Daigle, Florence, daughter of Francis and Denise (Pelletier) Chasse, was born at Claire, New Brunswick, Canada, June 5, 1892; died of a stroke at the Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital, Aug. 23, 1961; aged 69 y. 2 m. 18 d. Her husband, Henry H. Daigle, died Nov. 1956. Surviving are 4 children (Lorina-Mrs. Jack Cooper, Los Angeles, Calif.; Raoul, Rockville, Conn.; Marc, Limestone, Maine; and Theresa-Mrs. Thomas Stuter, Belleville, Pa.), 10 grandchildren, and 5 brothers and sisters. Six children preceded her in death. In 1956 she was converted and became a member of the Woodland Mennonite Chapel, Reedsville, Pa., where she was a challenge and inspiration to all. Funeral services were held at the Locust Grove Church, Aug. 26, in charge of Louis Peachey and Ivan Yoder.

Frank, Harry N., son of Christian H. and Annie (Neff) Frank, was born in Manheim Twp., Pa., Jan. 14, 1886; died after a brief illness at his home, East Petersburg, Pa.; aged 75 y. 7 m. 10 d. On Nov. 17, 1910, he was married to Bertha E. Landes, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Anna Florence-Mrs. Menno W. Heisey) and 5 grandchildren. One grandchild preceded him in death. He was a member of the Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities, and a member of the East Petersburg Church, where funeral services were conducted by Irvin Kreider, Christian Frank, and Raymond Charles.

Gall, Allen A., son of Carrie (Gantz) Gall and the late Christ E. Gall, was born April 3, 1923; died at his home, Elizabethtown, Pa., after an illness of 3 months; aged 38 y. 5 m. 5 d. On Dec. 15, 1945, he was married to Alice Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 5 children (Barbara Ann, Linda Faye, Marlene Elaine, Martha Jane, and Stanley Allen, all at home), and one sister (Mary Elizabeth-Mrs. Irvin L. Witmer, Elizabethtown). He was a member of the Elizabethtown Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 12, in charge of Clarence E. Lutz, Walter L. Keener, Jr., and Noah W. Risser.

Herr, Elmer J., son of David G. and Barbara (Hershey) Herr, was born July 25, 1880; died at the Hanover (Pa.) General Hospital, July 26, 1961, of injuries received in a car accident near Marysville, Calif., on June 22, 1961; aged 81 y. 1 d. He was married to Fannie Miller, who died in March, 1960. Surviving are 5 sons and 2 daughters (E. Grant, Spring Grove; John D., at home; Harold M., Gettysburg; Charles E., Hanover; Henrietta-Mrs. Lehman Longenecker, Harrisonburg, Va.; Allen H., Crab Orchard, W. Va.; and Mary E.-Mrs. Harold Weaver, Elkhart, Ind.), 21 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Hanover Church. Funeral services were held at Bairs Church, July 29, in charge of Richard Danner, Harvey Grove, and James Danner; burial in York Road Cemetery.

Kulp, Katie F., daughter of Henry and Catherine (Frederick) Kulp, was born at Salfordville, Pa., June 23, 1879; died of coronary thrombosis at Kulpsville, Pa., July 29, 1961; aged 82 y. 1 m. 6 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Maggie and Mrs. Aaron Metz) and 4 brothers (Rein F., Jacob F., Henry F., and Melvin F.). Two sisters and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 2, in charge of John E. Lapp and Henry L. Ruth.

Martin, Thomas Charles, son of Carl and Pauline (Darling) Martin, was born at Lyons, Nebr., June 2, 1947; drowned while on a family outing near Knox, Ind., Aug. 31, 1961; aged 14 y. 2 m. 29 d. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Mary Louise), 3 brothers (Michael, Robert, and David), all of Valparaiso, Ind.; and his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Ben Martin, Beemer, Nebr.; and Mrs. Paul Darling, Lyons, Nebr.). He was a member of the Hopewell Church, Kouts, Ind., where funeral services were held Sept. 3, in charge of Samuel S. Miller and John F. Murray.

Schisler, Rhea L., daughter of W. F. and Selena (Werner) Schisler, was born at South Cayuga, Ont., Dec. 13, 1894; died suddenly at the home of her sister, Mrs. Moses S. Bowman, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 27, 1961; aged 66 y. 8 m. 14 d. She had been employed as dietitian at the Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, Ont., for the past 18 years. Surviving are 2 sisters (Dora-Mrs. John A. Cressman, Preston; and Mildred-Mrs. Moses S. Bowman). Her parents and twin sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the Preston Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 30, in charge of Howard L. Good, assisted by D. F. Derstine; interment in the family plot at Vineland.

Yoder, Frances W., daughter of the late Jonas and Annie (Witmer) Landis, was born near Elizabethtown, Pa., Jan. 26, 1908; died in the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital after a brief illness; aged 53 y. 7 m. She was married to Albert Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Anna Ruth, Shirley, and Gladys, all at home), 2 stepsons (Vernon, Ephrata; and Clarence, Hershey, Pa.), and 11 grandchildren. Four infants preceded her in death. She was a member of the Good Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 29, in charge of Jay M. Bechtold, Ira Z. Miller and Clarence E. Lutz.

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Amstutz, Elmer J., son of Joel and Mary (Bixler) Amstutz, was born near Dalton, Ohio, Nov. 11, 1892; died as the result of an automobile accident, Sept. 11, 1961; aged 68 y. 9 m. His last residence was on the farm in the community of his birthplace. On Dec. 15, 1917, he was married to Etta May Steiner, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Arthur, Arlin, Eunice, and Cletus), 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of Martins Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 13, in charge of John King, Elmer Yoder, and Stanford Mumaw.

Beachy, Gusta Ann, daughter of Jacob and Fannie (Fodenwalt) Beachy, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Aug. 14, 1877; died at the Mennonite Home, Rittman, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1961; aged 84 y. 24 d. Five sisters and 3 brothers preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 brothers (Harvey, Wooster; and Melvin, Orrville). She made a particularly noteworthy contribution to the sewing circle work of the church. She was a member of the Smithville Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 11, in charge of Gerald Studer and David Eshleman; burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Bender, Grant Aaron, son of Howard and Loraine (Yantze) Bender, was born at Tavistock, Ont., Jan. 24, 1961; died suddenly at Tavistock June 26, 1961; aged 5 m. 2 d. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Philemon and Anthony), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Peter Z. Bender, and Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Yantzi, all of Tavistock), great-grandmother (Mrs. Amos Baechler, New Hamburg), and great-grandfather (Christian Erb, Tavistock). Funeral services were held at the East Zorra A.M. Church, June 28, in charge of Henry Yantzi and Dale Schumm.

Bender, Noah S., son of Solomon and Veronica (Steinman) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., May 13, 1881; died at the K-W Hospital, Aug. 10, 1961; aged 80 y. 2 m. 28 d. In Jan. 1905, he was married to Magdalena Ruby, who died in Nov., 1949. Surviving are 9 children (Melvin, Ailsa Craig, Ont.; Reuben, New Hamburg; Elton and Varna Curtis, Spring Bay; Ervin, Baden; Ezra and Verda, New Hamburg; Fannie-Mrs. Reuben Gingerich, Ailsa Craig; and Mary-Mrs. Curtis Gingerich, Zurich), 35 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Katie Baechler, New Hamburg; and Mrs. Mary Ruby, Albuquerque, N. Mex.). He was a member of the Wilmot A.M. Church. Funeral services were held at Steinman's A.M. church, Aug. 12, in charge of Peter Nafziger and Orland Gingerich.

Buzzard, Suvillo, daughter of Daniel and Maryann (Yoder) Nisley, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Feb. 7, 1882; died at Goshen, Ind., Aug. 26, 1961; aged 79 y. 6 m. 19 d. On Nov. 21, 1901, she was married to Menno Helmuth, who died May 2, 1927. On Sept. 16, 1933, she was married to Dr. David Buzzard, who died Feb. 23, 1950. Surviving are 5 daughters (Edna-Mrs. Levi Miller, Eau Gallie, Fla.; Nettie-Mrs. Aden Yoder, Sarasota, Fla.; Sylvia-Mrs. Carl Huff, Mildred-Mrs. Clifford Sechrist, and Barbara-Mrs. Elmer Homes, all of Goshen, Ind.), one stepdaughter (Mrs. Walter Blazer, Goshen), 19 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 2 stepgrandchildren, and 5 step-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Yellow Creek Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 29, in charge of John Mosemann and Lawrence Klippenstein.

Dellenbach, Jacob E., son of Jacob and Magdalene (Schrock) Dellenbach, was born at Metamora, Ill., March 4, 1869; died at his home at Flanagan, Ill., Sept. 22, 1961; aged 92 y. 6 m. 18 d. On Sept. 25, 1893, he was married to Barbara Litwiller, who died June 25, 1918. Surviving are 2 daughters and one son (Mrs. Oliver Yoder, Flanagan; Mrs. Omer Yordy, Chenoa; and Raymond, at home), 2 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Waldo Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 24, in charge of Edwin J. Stalter and J. D. Hartzler.

DeWilde, Albert J., son of Klass and Johanna (Fritchen) DeWilde, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Dec. 29, 1885; died at his home, Gridley, Ill., Sept. 13, 1961; aged 75 y. 8 m. 15 d. On Aug. 16, 1909, he was married to Sena Woltzen, who died in 1950. In 1951, he was married to Barbara Stalter, who died in 1960. Surviving are one son (Kenneth E., Scottsdale, Ariz.), one sister (Mrs. Nettie Weyeneth, Roanoke, Ill.), and 2 grandchildren. He was a member of the Waldo Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 16, in charge of Edwin J. Stalter and J. D. Hartzler.

Groff, Landis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jason Groff, was born Jan. 17, 1916; died at the Chester County (Pa.) Hospital, Sept. 9, 1961; aged 45 y. 7 m. 23 d. Death was due to a fall when the scaffold on which he was working collapsed while he was engaged in building a silo. Surviving are his wife (Esther Gehman Groff), 7 daughters (Ruth Elaine, Mary Ellen, Marian Arlene, Esther Marie, Naomi Fay, Lois Jean, and Martha Jane), his parents of Manheim, Pa., 7 brothers (Elvin, Lancaster; Clarence, Paradise; Aaron, Denver; Roy, Lititz; Ira, Manheim; Robert, Lititz; and Ellis, Mountville), and 4 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Elmer Myers, Mt. Joy; Amy-Mrs. Herbert Foreman, Penryn; Elma-Mrs. Melvin Groff, Bareville; and Mabel-Mrs. Clarence Graham, Manheim). He was a member of the Bowmansville Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Paul Z. Martin and Benjamin Weaver.

Guengerich, Dr. Aaron J., son of Jacob D. and Lydia (Gingerich) Guengerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Oct. 2, 1886; died of a coronary attack while under observation at the Suburban Hospital, South Gate, Calif., June 19, 1961; aged 74 y. 8 m. 17 d. He was a graduate of the Palmer School of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa, and practiced in Nebraska, Iowa, and California until his retirement in 1956. On Jan. 25, 1916, he was married to Emma Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons and one daughter (Clarence, Viola-Mrs. Ezra Kennel, Elmer, Delmar, Kenneth, and Richard), 13 grandchildren, all of the Los Angeles area, one brother (Ezra, Ontario, Calif.), and 3 sisters (Elizabeth Esch, Phoenix, Ariz.; Barbara-Mrs. Henry Yoder and Nancy-Mrs. John M. Yoder, both of Parnell, Iowa). An infant daughter and grandson preceded him in death. He was a member of the Immanuel Mennonite Church, Los Angeles. Funeral services were held at the Downey Mortuary Chapel, June 21, conducted by Albert Epp and George H. Beare; interment in Inglewood Park Cemetery.

Kandel, Fannie, daughter of Jacob and Mary Coblentz, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, June 28, 1883; died at the Pomerene Hospital, Millersburg, Ohio, Sept. 5, 1961; aged 78 y. 2 m. 8 d. On Nov. 13, 1899, she was married to Joseph A, Kandel, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 6 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Fred Miller; Lizzie-Mrs.. Abram Miller; Sevilla-Mrs. Chas. Sampsel; Ada-Mrs.. Walter Herman; Mrs. Iva Sampsel, and Alta-Mrs. Roy Mullet), 2 stepdaughters, (Mrs. W. L. Miller and Mrs. Susan Weaver), one stepson (Wm. J. Kandel), one sister (Mrs. Levi Miller), 6 half sisters, and one half brother. One son and 2 daughters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Berlin Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 9, in charge of Paul Hummel, S. W. Sommer, and D. D. Miller.

Kauffman, Dr. Charles Wesley, son of Milo and Clara (Fricke) Kauffman, was born at Wichita, Kans., Sept. 3, 1934; died of a brain tumor at Hesston, Kans., Sept. 1, 1961; aged 26 y. 11 m. 30 d. On Aug. 23, 1957, he was married to Betty Hostetler, Harper, Kans. Surviving are his wife, one son (Gregory Kent), his parents, 6 sisters (Marilyn-Mrs. Maurice Miller, Manhattan, Kans.; Joy-Mrs. Merle Sears, Washington, Ill.; Evelyn, Goshen College School of Nursing; Gloria, Bonnie, and Phyllis, at home), and one brother (Milo, Jr., at home). One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 4, in charge of Peter Wiebe and Stanley Bohn; interment in Pennsylvania Mennonite Cemetery.

Kennel, Wilda Mae, daughter of John and Lydia (Eichelberger) Lauber, was born in Thayer Co., Nebr., July 7, 1918; died after an extended illness at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Lincoln, Nebr., Sept. 9, 1961; aged 43 y. 2 m. 2 d. On Aug. 16, 1939, she was married to Raymond R. Kennel, who died Feb. 18, 1957. One infant son also preceded her in death. Surviving are her parents, one daughter and one son (Janet and Robert), one brother (Clinton), and one sister (Phyllis-Mrs. Lemoine Johnson), all of Shickley, Nebr. She was a member of the Salem Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 12, in charge of Fred Reeb, Lee Schlegel, and J. W. Birky.

Kienbusch, David Edward, was born at Edwards, Ill., Dec. 20, 1884; died at the St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, Ill., Sept. 15, 1961; aged 76 y. 8 m. 26 d. On Aug. 15, 1921, he was married to Edith Armstrong, who survives. Also surviving are one stepson (Robert Lee Sander, Jacksonville, Ill.), one daughter (Mrs. Leona Redell, Peoria, Ill.), 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Leo Duncon, Edwards, Ill., and Mrs. Eva Betson, Peoria). He was a member of the Ann Street Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 19, in charge of J. J. Hostetler, assisted by C. W. Long.

Klaue, Nicholas Donald, son of William and Magdalene H. Klaue, was born at Middleburg, Pa., Aug. 27, 1936; died unexpectedly at his residence in Staunton, Va., Aug. 30, 1961; aged 25 y. 3 d. Occupation: attendant at King's Daughters' Hospital. Surviving are his wife (Mrs. Mary Ann Yoder Klaue), one son (David Lee), 3 daughters (Rachel Ann, Rebecca Sue, and Ruth Magdalene), his parents of Middleburg, Pa., one sister (Mary, at home), and one brother (William, with the U.S. Army in Germany). One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Hassinger Funeral Home, Middleburg, Sept. 3, in charge of Daniel Smucker, Jr., and George Birk.

Lehman, Mollie, daughter of Andrew B. and Mary (Moser) Zehr, was born near Croghan, N.Y., April 3, 1881; died at the Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, N.Y., Aug. 31, 1961; aged 80 y. 4 m. 28 d. On Oct. 29, 1901, she was married to Joseph Lehman, who preceded her in death March 12, 1942. He had been ordained in Oct., 1909, as a minister in the Conservative Church at Croghan, N.Y. Surviving are 3 sons and 3 daughters (Marion-Mrs. Russell Grau, Adams, N.Y.; Elmer, Lowville; Jonathan, Lakeland, Fla.; Mildred-Mrs. Edward McHale, Syracuse, N.Y.; Earl, Goshen, Ind.; and Pearl-Mrs. Ralph Hirschey, Harrisville, N.Y.), 2 sisters (Rose-Mrs. Edward Yancey and Veronica-Mrs. Chris Yancey of Lowville), one brother (Aaron M., Lowville), 22 grandchildren, and 45 great-grandchildren She was an active member of the First Mennonite Church, New Bremen, where funeral services were held Sept. 3, with Donald Jantzi officiating.

Troyer, Emma Florence, daughter of William and Mary (Schnell) Crilow, was born Jan. 28, 1919; died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Sept. 2, 1961; aged 42 y. 7 m. 5 d. She was married to Freeman W. Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are their 4 children (Francis Laverne, Verena Fern, Marlin Dale, and Julia LoAnn, all at home, Millersburg, Ohio), 5 sisters and 3 brothers (Mrs. Lester Alberts, Mrs. Amos Yoder, Verna Crilow, Mrs. Wellman Miller, Esta Crilow, Homer, and Floyd, all of Holmes Co., and Melvin, Goshen, Ind.). She was a member of the Martins Creek Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 4, in charge of Roman Stutzman, D. D. Miller, and Warren Miller.
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Barge, Lillie, daughter of Henry K. and Emeline (Hess) Mellinger, was born at Penrose, Ill., Feb. 22, 1875; died at the Sterling (Ill.) Home Hospital; June 30, 1961; aged 86 y. 4 m. 8 d. She was married on Feb. 22, 1906, to Frank Barge, who died Nov. 4, 1939. One son also preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons (Loren, Calif.; Willard, Hesston, Kans.; and Frank, Sterling), one brother (Ben), and one sister (Anna Mellinger Bare). She was a member of the Science Ridge Church, where funeral services were held July 3, in charge of A. C. Good and J. Frederick Erb.

Becker, John W., son of John B. and Lizzie (Witman) Becker, was born at Manheim, Pa., April 23, 1876; died after a brief illness at his home, Manheim, Pa., Sept. 3, 1961; aged 85 y. 4 m. 11 d. He was married to Amanda Kready, who died in 1935. Surviving are one daughter (Eleanora-Mrs. Amos Waltz), 11 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Another daughter, Susie-Mrs. Norman Wenger, died 3 days after his death. He was a member of the Hernley Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 7, in charge of Homer Bomberger and Paul Witmer.

Blosser, Reuben, son of Joel D. and Mary Ann (Moyer) Blosser, was born in Beaver Twp., Ohio, May 8, 1884; died after a long illness, Sept. 24, 1961; aged 77 y. 4 m. 16 d. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Leo Rice, Columbiana, with whom he made his home, and Mrs. Lillie Justice, Canfield), 5 brothers (Oliver, Orrville; Clinton, Harvey, and Steven, Columbiana; and Ira, Oneco, Fla.). He was a member of the Midway Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Paul Yoder, assisted by Ernest Martin.

Esbenshade, Kathryn, daughter of Daniel H. and Emma (Hollinger) Kreider, was born near Neffsville, Pa., June 6, 1913; died unexpectedly at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, Aug. 15, 1961, four days after surgery; aged 48 y. 2 m. 9 d. Death was caused by blood clots. On Aug. 15, 1934, she was married to Elias B. Esbenshade, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Kathryn-Mrs. Clair M. Hershey, Willow Street; Thelma and Glenn, at home), her parents, and one brother (Mahlon H., Manheim, Pa.). Two sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Paradise Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 18, in charge of Amos Weaver, Clair Eby, and Harold Book.

Fisher, Aaron K., son of Eli and Hannah (Kurtz) Fisher, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 4, 1878; died at the Ephrata (Pa.), Community Hospital, Sept. 23, 1961; aged 82 y. 11 m. 19 d. On Dec. 31, 1899, he was married to Mattie L. Peight, who survives. also surviving are one daughter (Mrs. Sadie F. Cutman), 3 sisters (Mrs. Fannie Smoker, Christiana; Mrs. Annie Petersheim, and Hannah-Mrs. Thomas King, both of Brandywine Manor), 6 brothers (Christian K., Coatesville; Jacob K., Ephrata; Gideon K. and Elias K., both of Narvon; Daniel K., East Earl; and Ezra K., Churchtown), and 3 granddaughters. One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 26, in charge of Isaac Mast and Benjamin F. Weaver.

Garber, Henry J., son of Valentine F. and Lena (Camp) Garber, was born near Washington, Ill., June 15, 1889; died of a heart attack at the Lloyd Noe farm, where he was driving a truck hauling shelled corn, Aug. 29, 1961; aged 72 y. 2 m. 14 d. On Feb. 1, 1912, he was married to Matilda Wagner, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Erma-Mrs. Dale Noe, and Mildred-Mrs. John Friesen), and one son (Lester), all of Eureka, Ill.; one brother (Joe, Lowpoint, Ill.), 4 sisters (Anna-Mrs. Emanuel Schrock, Washburn, Ill.; Laura-Mrs. Joel Schrock, Martha, and Madeline, of Metamora), and 10 grandchildren. He was a member of the Roanoke Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 1, in charge of Wesley Jantz.

Gochnauer, Edwin H., son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Herr) Gochnauer, was born in Lancaster C., Pa., Jan. 12, 1893; died suddenly of a heart condition at his home; aged 68 y. 9 m. 27 d. On Jan. 21, 1919, he was married to Ella Huber Hess, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Ivan H., Mervin H., Edwin H., Ruth-Mrs. Landis Denlinger, Jr., Paul H., and Mahlon H.), 26 grandchildren, and one brother (Benjamin H.). He was a member of the Rohrerstown Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 12.

Harter, Elmer Chester, son of John and Anna (Lechlitner) Harter, was born Feb. 24, 1890; died after a long illness on Sept. 23, 1961; aged 71 y. 6 m. 30 d. On Nov. 28, 1912, he was married to Elizabeth Newcomer, who died March 22, 1927. To this union were born 3 children (Lodema-Mrs. Paul Shaum, New Carlisle; Berdene-Mrs. Ephraim Pletcher, Elkhart; and Kenneth, Bremen). On March 22, 1930, he was married to Lillie Newcomer. Three children were born to this union (Susanna-Mrs. Lloyd Hoover, Goshen; Mary Ellen-Mrs. Robert Weaver, Wakarusa; and Walter, Elkhart). He was a member of the Olive Church, Elkhart, Ind., where funeral services were conducted by Elno Steiner and D. A. Yoder; burial in the Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Huber, Ellen R., daughter of Peter H. and Lizzie (Risser) Brubaker, was born in Clay Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 23, 1880; died at the General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Aug.1, 1961, after a brief illness; aged 80 y. 11 m. 9 d. On Nov. 14, 1901, she was married to Landis Huber, who died May 11, 1934. Surviving are 4 sons and 3 daughters (Ira B., Manheim; Mrs. Lizzie B. Kreider, Lititz; Mrs. Elva B. Wenger, Ephrata; Willis B., Manheim; Ada B.-Mrs. Paul E. Weaver, Akron, with whom she resided; P. Elmer and B. Landis, both of Lititz), 26 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one sister Mrs. Ada Miller, Neffsville, Pa.). She was a member of the Hammer Creek Church, where her husband was a deacon at the time of his death. Funeral services were held at the church on Aug. 5, in charge of Amos Horst, John S. Hess, Parke Heller, and Ira Good.

Kauffman, Isaiah Franklin, son of David J. and Barbara (Guengerich) Kauffman, was born at Emporia, Kans., Feb. 3, 1884; died in his sleep the morning of Sept. 18, 1961; aged 77 y. 7 m. 15 d. On April 18, 1918, he was married to Stella M. Smith, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ellen Barbara, at home), 2 brothers and 3 sisters (Jacob D., Kalona, Iowa; Jonas H., Haven, Kans.; Mrs. Ida Smith, Sacramento, Calif.; Mrs. Elizabeth Mullet, Albany, Oreg., and Mrs. Lydia Nisley, Arthur, Ill.). Three brothers and 3 sisters preceded him in death. He homesteaded in eastern Montana in his early manhood and assisted in organizing the Sunday school at Red Top, Bloomfield, Mont. After his marriage, he and his family went to Clarence Center, N.Y., where he again assisted in the organization of the congregation. He was a carpenter, and he often served the churches in this capacity. In 1951 the family moved to Hollsopple, Pa., where for several years he served as maintenance man at the Johnstown Mennonite School. He taught his Sunday-school class the day before his death. Funeral services were conducted at the Stahl Church, on Sept. 20, in charge of Sanford G. Shetler, Melvin Nussbaum, and John A. Lehman.

Martin, Alice E. daughter of George and Mary (Miller) Yoder, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., March, 6, 1883; died at the Hopedale (Ill.) Hospital, Sept. 1, 1961; aged 78 y. 5 m. 26 d. On Jan. 1, 1908, she was married to Dan A. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters and one son (Ida-Mrs. Simon Kropf, Delavan; Elsie-Mrs. Reuben Kennell, Roanoke; Orva E., Delavan; and Eileen-Mrs. Clarence Kennell, Roanoke), 24 grandchildren, one foster grandchild, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 foster great-grandchildren, and one sister (Edna-Mrs. George Dintaman, Lagrange, Ind.). An infant son, 3 sisters, and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Hopedale Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 4, in charge of Ben Springer, Dan Zook, and Ivan Kauffmann.

Meyers, William M., son of Joseph and Annie Meyers, was born Feb. 23, 1867; died at the Convalescent Home, Hatfield, Pa., Aug. 7, 1961; aged 94 y. 6 m. 15 d. His wife, Eliza, died in 1927. Surviving are 2 daughters (Annie-Mrs. Arthur Loux and Sallie-Mrs. Jonas Shell, Dublin), 3 sons (Clayton and Willis, Perkasie; and Noah, Dublin), 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 12, in charge of Wilson Overholt, Abram Yothers, and Erwin Nace.

Miller, Henry J., son of John K. and Magdelene (Yoder), Miller, was born in Upper Yoder Twp., Pa., July 23, 1875; died at his home , Johnstown, Pa., Sept. 16, 1961; aged 86 y. 1 m. 24 d. He was married to Elizabeth Keim, who preceded him in death. Surviving are one son and one daughter (Robert H. and Helen I., both of Johnstown), and 3 grandchildren. He was a member of the Stahl church; funeral services were held at the John Henderson funeral Home, on Sept. 19, by Sanford G. Shetler; interment in the Grandview Cemetery.

Miller, Lester M., son of Samuel D. and Lily May (Moyer) Miller, was born at Dublin, Pa., March 20, 1942; died as the result of a tractor accident at Oley Valley, Pa., Aug. 7, 1961; aged 19 y. 4 m. 18 d. Besides his parents, 2 brothers (James and Merril) survive. He was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 11, in charge of Wilson Overholt, Abram Yothers, Erwin Nace, Omar Kratz, and John Glick.

Oyer, Phoebe A., daughter of Joshua B. and Mary Ellen Zook, was born at Allensville, Pa., Jan. 22, 1895; died of cancer at Goshen, Ind., Oct. 1, 1961; aged 66 y. 8 m. 9 d. On Aug. 18, 1929, she was married to Daniel S. Oyer, who died Sept. 15, 1954. Surviving are one son and one daughter (Lois-Mrs. Carl E. Yoder, and John). One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Bethel Church, St. Johns, Mich. Funeral services were held at St. Johns, Oct. 5, in charge of J. Kore Zook; interment in the Washington Twp. Cemetery, Ashley, Mich.

Petersheim, Emma B., daughter of Harry and Emma (Shirk) Bewley, was born in Goodville, Pa., Nov. 25, 1896; died at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 6, 1961; aged 64 y. 9 m. 12 d. her husband, Ira N. Petersheim, died Feb. 28, 1960. Surviving are 4 sons and 3 daughters (Ivan, Earl, and Calvin, all of Elverson, Pa.; Lester, Bowmansville, Pa.; Irene-Mrs. Joseph Carmelo, Reading, Pa.; Verna-Mrs. Leon Witmer, and Pearl-Mrs. Leon Good, both of East Earl, Pa.), 14 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Sue Hoover, Paradise, Pa.; Mrs. Minnie Mast, Oley, Pa.; and Mrs. Esther Mellinger, New Holland, Pa.), and 3 brothers (Amos, Bird in Hand; Harry, Lancaster; and Charles, Shillington, Pa.). She was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 9, in charge of Isaac Mast; interment in Conestoga Cemetery.

Ramer, Anna, daughter of Sam and Mary (Hoover) Ramer, was born May 14, 1890; died of cancer at Preston, Ont., Sept. 19, 1961; aged 71 y. 4 m. 5 d. Surviving are one brother (Fred) and one sister (Nettie-Mrs. George Wallace). For the past few years she resided at the Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, Ont. She was a member of the Wideman Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 21, in charge of Newton L. Gingrich, Aaron D. Grove, and Emerson L. McDowell.

Ressler, John E., son of David K. and Lydia (Kilmer) Ressler, was born near Goshen, Ind., Feb. 12, 1902; died suddenly of a heart attack at his home near Dalton, Ohio, Aug. 19, 1961; aged 59 y. 6 m. 7 d. On Sept. 26, 1926, he was married to Ella Eberly, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Esther, Denver, Colo.; Willard, Orrville, Ohio; Glenn and Raymond, Dalton; and Ruth, at home), 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Milo, Wadsworth; and George, Orrville), and 3 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Moses Hurst, Goshen, Ind.; Bertha-Mrs. Noah Good, Wooster; and Annamae-Mrs. Floyd Begly, Seville). He was a member of the Pleasant View Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 22, in charge of Elmer Yoder and Cleophas Steiner.

Roth, Gerald Allen, son of Richard D. and Joyce E. (Stoll) Roth, was born in Stillwater, Okla., Nov. 29, 1960; died at the home of his grandparents in Casselton, N. Dak., Sept. 9, 1961; aged 9 m. 11 d. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Kimberlee Sue), one brother (Richard Dean), his grandparents (Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Stoll, and Mr. and Mrs. Ben I. Roth, Casselton), and great-grandparents (Mrs. Mary Oswald, Tremont, Ill.; and Mr. and Mrs. J. Roth, Casselton, N. Dak.). Services were held in the Casselton Church, Sept. 11, conducted by Floyd E. Kauffman.

Roth, Nicholas L., son of Benjamin and Barbara (Lichti) Roth, was born at New Hamburg, Ont., Dec. 19, 1898; died of a heart attack while at work near Baden, Ont., June 13, 1961; aged 62 y. 5 m. 25 d. In Nov., 1922, he was married to Nancy Schwartzentruber, who survives. Occupation: carpenter. Surviving are 2 daughters (Verdella-Mrs. Earl Harloff, Stratford, Ont.; and Orpha-Mrs. James Fraser, Swift Current, Sask.), 7 grandchildren, 3 brothers (John, Baden; Lorne, New Hamburg; and Alvin, Ailsa Craig, and one sister (Mabel-Mrs. Melvin Bender, Ailsa Craig). He was a member of the Wilmot A.M. congregation. Funeral services were held at the Steinman A.M. Church, June 16, in charge of Orland Gingerich, Nelson Litwiller, and Elmer Schwartzentruber.

Snyder, Amy L., daughter of A. L. K. and Martha (Landis) Hershey, was born at East Petersburg, Pa., Jan. 9, 1889; died May 30, 1961; aged 72 y. 4 m. 21 d. On Nov. 11, 1913, she was married to Amos B. Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter and one son (Wanda H.-Mrs. Harold B. Hess, and Melvin H., both of Lititz) and 5 grandchildren. She was a member of the Lititz Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Melvin Lauver and Raymond N. Bucher.

Stoltzfus, John K., son of Aaron K. and Katie (Mast) Stoltzfus, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 25, 1880; died at the Reading (Pa.) Hospital, Aug. 9, 1961; aged 80 y. 11 m. 15 d. On April 28, 1909, he was married to Kathryn Grubb, who died Feb. 3, 1952. He was a telephone executive. Surviving are 2 daughters (Florence-Mrs. Alvin Glick, Morgantown, Pa., and Edna-Mrs. Myron King, Bethel, Pa.), 5 grandchildren, one sister (Rebecca Stoltzfus, who resided with him since the death of his wife), and 3 brothers (Eli, Phoenixville, Pa., and Levi and David, both of Elverson). He was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 12, in charge of Ira Kurtz and Abner Stoltzfus.

Weinert, Nancy Carole, daughter of Henry and Mary Weinert, Dayton, Ohio, died of a cancerous brain tumor at the Grandview Hospital, Dayton, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1961; aged 10 y. 5 m. 28 d. Surviving are her parents, and 5 brothers, all of Dayton (Ronnie, Henry, David, Timothy, and Dannie), and her paternal grandfather of Boston, Mass. She attended summer Bible school and Sunday school at the Huber Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Paul R. Yoder, Sr.

Wenger, Susan Jane, daughter of John W. and Amanda (Kready) Becker, was born at Manheim, Pa., May 20, 1898; died unexpectedly in her sleep at her home, Manheim, Pa., Sept. 6, 1961; aged 63 y. 3 m. 17 d. On Oct. 21, 1917, she was married to Norman F. Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Verna-Mrs. Bernard Kautz, Jr., Manheim; Mary-Mrs. David Landis, Lititz; Ralph, Lampeter; Harold, Manheim; Rachel-Mrs. Sterling Carpenter, Elverson; and Arlene-Mrs. Roy Boll, Manheim), one sister (Eleanora-Mrs. Amos Waltz), and 18 grandchildren. Her father, John W. Becker, preceded her in death just 3 days. She was a member of the Hernley Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 9, in charge of Homer Bomberger, Clyde Metzler, and Paul Witmer.

Wilbers, Johanna W., daughter of Karl and Johanna (Haausen) Wagner, was born at Krefeld, Germany, April 21, 1884; died at the Quakertown (Pa.) Community Hospital, May 17, 1961; aged 77 y. 25 d. She was married to John Wilbers, who survives. They came to America in 1926. Also surviving are one daughter (Elsie-Mrs. Russel Detweiler, Souderton), one son (Eric, Perkasie), 6 grandchildren, and 2 sisters in Germany. She was a member of the Rocky Ridge Church, where funeral services were held May 20, in charge of Paul Hendricks and Ernest Moyer.

Wyse, Albert, son of Daniel J. and Magdalena (Souder) Wyse, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 28, 1879; died at the Midland (Mich.), Hospital, Aug. 15, 1961; aged 82 y. 6 m. 18 d. On Dec. 20, 1900, he was married to Abbie L. Baer, who survives. Also surviving are 9 sons (Edwin, Archbold, Ohio; Oscar, Midland; Monroe, Harrisonburg, Va.; Lester, Hartville, Ohio; Ray, Willard, and Homer, Midland, Mich.; Ora, Naubinway, Mich.; and Lawrence, Midland), 35 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. They lived near Archbold, Ohio, until 1917, when they moved to Midland, where he was ordained as deacon on Dec. 4, 1919. For the past 19 years he and his companion spent the winter months at Pinecraft, Sarasota, Fla. Funeral services were held at the Midland Church, Aug. 17, in charge of Clarence Yoder, Henry Wyse, and Floyd Bontrager.

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Zimmerman, was born at Secor, Ill., May 24, 1868; died Sept. 21, 1961; aged 93 y. 3 m. 28 d. On Nov. 10, 1893, he was married to Martha Helmuth, who died Oct. 6, 1956. Also surviving are 4 sons and one daughter (Edna-Mrs. Orvie Kropf, and Harold, both of Kansas City; Glen and Lester, Los Angeles, Calif.; and George, Windsor,, Mo.), 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. One son preceded him in death; also 2 brothers and one sister. He was a member of the Sycamore Grove Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 23, with Leonard Garber officiating.

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Bair, Sadie S., daughter of Henry B. and Emma (Miller) Forry, was born Feb. 4, 1884; died at her home, Hanover, Pa., Oct. 1, 1961; aged 77 y. 7 m. 27 d. She was married to Daniel S. Bair, who died Dec. 16, 1949. Surviving are one son and 3 daughters (C. Henry, at home; Elizabeth-Mrs. Robert C. Fuhrman; Emma-Mrs. John D. Herr; and Sadie-Mrs. Walter D. Whisler, all of Hanover), 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one sister and one brother (Annie-Mrs. Jacob Stauffer, and Paul B. Forry, both of Hanover). She was a member of the Hanover Church. On Oct. 4, in charge of Harvey Grove, James Danner, and William Martin; interment in the York Road Cemetery.

Cline, Robert Lee, was born Dec. 28, 1900; died of cancer at Basye, Va., Oct. 2, 1961; aged 60 y. 9 m. 4 d. On Oct 16, 1937, he was married to Mattie Barb, who survives. Also surviving are 11 children (Leroy, David, Mary, Katie, Judy, Robert Lee, Jr., Johnny, Freddie, Dale, Joyce, and Phyllis, all at home), 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Woodland Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 4, 1961, in charge of J. E. Gross and J. Ward Shank.

Detweiler, William E., son of Jonas and Amanda (Eby) Detweiler, was born near Versailles, Mo., March 9, 1872; died at his home near Harper, Kans., Oct. 7, 1961; aged 89 y. 6 m. 28 d. On May 4, 1904, he was married to Emma Shepp, who died Feb. 18, 1939. Surviving are one son (Ernest, Harper), 4 daughters (Bertha-Mrs. A. R. King, Harper; Pearl, Denver, Colo.; Velma-Mrs. Howard Dunbar, Harper; and Emily-Mrs. John Diller, Hesston, Kans.), 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Two sons preceded him in death. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley church, where funeral services were held in charge of James Detweiler, H. J. King, and H. I. Jennings.

Massel, Mabel, daughter of Henry and Susan (LeFever) Harnish, was born at Strang, Nebr., March 8, 1887; died at Eureka, Ill., Oct. 2, 1961, following surgery for gallstones; aged 74 y. 6 m. 24 d. In 1909, she was married to Herman Massel, who died in 1941. They lived at Peabody, Kans., for 30 years, when failing health made it necessary to leave the farm, and they moved to Eureka, Ill. One son died in infancy. Surviving are 2 brothers (Frank and John, both of Eureka), 4 sisters Mrs. Anna Harnish, Rozel, Kans.; Mrs. Ella Van Dyke, Kankakee; Mrs. Sue Sherwood, San Francisco, Calif.; and Emma Harnish, Chicago, Ill.). She was a member of the Mennonite Church, and the four walls of her room at Maple Lawn Homes did not close out her church, for she prayed much for church leaders she knew and followed their work through the Gospel Herald. Funeral services were held at the Otto-Argo Funeral Home, on Oct. 5, in charge of Laurence M. Horst; interment in the Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

Stutzman, Michael Kent, son of Kenneth and Marlene (Bergey) Stutzman, was born at the Allentown (Pa.) Hospital, Aug. 22, 1961; died at the hospital the following day of a heart condition. Surviving are his parents and his twin sister (Beverly Kay), Graveside services were held at the Salford Church, Aug. 25, in charge of Henry L. Ruth.

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Alltop, Fannie F., was born in Missouri on Jan. 6, 1894; died at the Portland (Oreg.) Sanitarium, Sept. 16, 1961; aged 67 y. 8 m. 10. Surviving are her husband (John W. Alltop), one daughter and one son (Mrs. Ruth E. Clark and Frank C., both of Portland), one sister and 2 brothers (Molly Miesner, Robert L., and George). She was a member of the Berea Church, near Birch Tree, Mo. Funeral services were conducted at the Mt. Scott Funeral Home, Sept. 20, in charge of LeRoy Cowan; interment in the Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland.

Ash, Amanda S., daughter of David L., and Ada S. (Stoltzfus) Smoker, was born near Intercourse, Pa., Feb. 17, 1917; died at her home in Phoenix, Ariz., Oct. 7, 1961; aged 44 y. 7 m. 20 d. On July 11, 1940, she was married to Orval Ash, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (John David, Long Beach, Calif.; Melvin Samuel and Ruth Eilene, at home), one sister (Annie-Mrs. Amos Stoltzfus, Parkesburg, Pa.), 2 stepbrothers and 2 stepsisters (Samuel, Atglen, Pa.; Levi and Sara-Mrs. Maris Dise, Parkesburg; and Martha-Mrs. Joseph Engle, Gap, Pa.). On Dec. 31, 1954, the family moved to Phoenix, Ariz., for her health. She united with the Millwood Church, Gap, Pa., in her youth, and in July, 1960, transferred to the C.A.M. Church in Paradise Valley, where funeral services were conducted on Oct. 13 by John Bender and Noah Yoder.

Bontrager, Amanda, daughter of Peter and Katie Thomas, was born April 17, 1880, Newton Co., Ind.; died at Middlebury, Ind., Oct. 6, 1961; aged 81 y. 5 m. 19 d. On Dec. 4, 1896, she was married to Christian C. Bontrager, who died March 22, 1956. Surviving are 4 daughters (Fanny Troyer, Topeka, Ind.; Anna Troyer, Middlebury; Sue Miller, Grabill, Ind.; and Amanda Miller, Middlebury, Ind.), 19 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, one brother (Ben, Topeka, Ind.). Two daughters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Townline C.M. Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 8, in charge of Eli D. Miller, Calvin Borntrager, and John J. S. Yoder; interment in the Hawpatch Cemetery.

Brubacher, Katie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Israel Brubacher, was born at Elmira, Ont., Oct. 20, 1902; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., of a stroke, Oct. 12, 1961; aged 58 y. 11 m. 22 d. Surviving are 5 brothers and one sister (Albert, Kitchener; Norman, Alvin, Noah, Clarence, and Clara, of Elmira). One brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Elmira Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 15, in charge of Howard S. Bauman, assisted by Oliver D. Snider.

Burkholder, Sydney, son of Abraham and Rebecca C. Burkholder, was born Aug. 11, 1886, near Harrisonburg, Va.; died at his home in Wellman, Iowa, Sept. 26, 1961; aged 75 y. 1 m. 15 d. On Dec. 19, 1909, he was married to Amelia A. Miller, Kalona, Iowa, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mabel-Mrs. Howard Zillmer, Kalona), 4 sons (Edward R., Wellman; Glenn W., Kalona; Clarence E., What Cheer; and Harold D., Parnell), 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one brother (Alpheus, Waynesboro, Va.), and one sister (Mrs. Walter Inman, Gravois Mills, Mo.). One son, one grandson, 2 sisters, and one brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Wellman Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Noah Landis, John M. Landis, and J. John J. Miller; interment in the East Union Cemetery.

Derstine, Annie R., daughter of Mahlon and Hannah (Rauscherberger) Slotter, was born at Sellersville, Pa., Sept. 8, 1866; died at Sellersville, Aug. 18, 1961; aged 94 y. 11 m. 10 d. In Nov. 1896, she was married to ­ Derstine, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter (Emma-Mrs. Elmer Fry, Souderton, Pa.), and one sister (Mrs. Mahlon Moyer, Franconia, Pa.). One son also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Salford Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, on Aug. 21, in charge of Jacob M. Moyer, Marvin M. Anders, and Henry L. Ruth; interment in the Salford Mennonite Cemetery.

Diener, Katie, daughter of George and Frona Schweitzer, was born near Osborne, Kans., May 5, 1888; died of a heart attack at her home near Canton, Kans., Sept. 30, 1961; aged 73 y. 4 m. 25 d. On Feb. 9, 1913, she was married to Arthur D. Diener, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Christian, Wilma, and Rachel, at home; and Jesse, Canton, Kans.), 2 brothers (John, Osborne, Kans., and Charles, Moscow, Kans.), and one sister (Lovina-Mrs. George Eaton, Osborne). She was a member of the Spring Valley Church, where memorial services were held Oct. 3, in charge of Harry A. Diener and Milo Kauffman.

Heiser, Edward I., son of Christ and Elizabeth (Zehr) Heiser, was born at Morton, Ill., 1882; died at Peoria, Ill., Aug. 20, 1961; aged 79 years. On Sept. 24, 1908, he was married to Clara Reeser, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Ruth Stalter, Gibson City; and Mrs. Paul Hill, Forth Worth, Texas), 2 sons (Raymond and Richard, both of Peoria), 3 brothers (Peter, Washington, Ill.; Simon, Eureka; and Ben, Morton), 12 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Metamora Church, on Sept. 26, in charge of Ezra Yordy and Earl Sears; interment in the Roanoke Cemetery.

Hofstetter, Esther, daughter of Venus and Ella (Miller) Hershberger, was born at Berlin, Ohio, April 7, 1912; died after a lingering illness at her home near Kidron, Ohio, Sept. 28, 1961; aged 49 y. 5 m. 21 d. On April 3, 1949, she was married to Lores Hofstetter, who survives. Also surviving are 3 stepchildren (Harley, Ella Mae, and Gerald, all at home), her father, who for many years was minister at Walnut Creek Church, and 3 brothers and 3 sisters (Miller, Birdsboro, Pa.; Titus, Walnut Creek, Ohio; Clair, Lancaster, Ohio; Mrs. Clay Schrock and Mrs. Glen Immel, of Walnut Creek; and Mrs. Roy Schlabauch, Sugarcreek). She was a member of the Kidron Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 1, in charge of Reuben Hofstetter, Bill Detweiler, Isaac Zuercher, and Paul R. Miller.

Hostetler, Clarence Manford, son of Clarence and Mary (Eash) Hostetler, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 31, 1935; died of cancer at the University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 8, 1961; aged 25 y. 9 m. 9 d. On Dec. 24, 1958, he was married to Charlotte Parent, who survives. He was employed as X-ray technician. Surviving also are one daughter (Dianne Dee), his parents, one sister and one brother (Mary Winifred and John Almon), San Diego, Calif. Funeral services were held at the East Union Mennonite Church, in charge of Paul T. Guengerich, J. John J. Miller, and A. Lloyd Swartzendruber.

Kennel, Benjamin R., son of Peter and Katie (Roth) Kennel, was born near Milford, Nebr., July 9, 1893; met instant death in a farm accident near Shickley, Nebr., Oct. 4, 1961; aged 68 y. 2 m. 25 d. On Feb. 4, 1915, he was married to Martha Troyer, who survives. Surviving are one adopted child (Vernon), 4 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Peter, Louis, and Edward, and one sister (Emma-Mrs. Lloyd Troyer, Wellman, Iowa). One adopted daughter, 5 brothers, and one grandson preceded him in death. He was a member of the Salem Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Fred Reeb, J. W. Birky, Lee Schlegel, and Glen Birky.

Landis, Jacob M., son of Samuel and Cathrine (Moyer) Landis, was born at Harleysville, Pa., Aug. 4, 1880; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Sept. 8, 1961; aged 81 y. 1 m. 4 d. On Feb. 15, 1902, he was married to Lizzie Moyer, who survives. Also surviving is one sister (Mrs. Abram Nice, Franconia, Pa.). For 25 years he was steward at Eastern Mennonite Home. He was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 12, in charge of Henry L. Ruth, Marvin Anders, and Jacob Moyer.

Leatherman, Clara M., daughter of Abram S. and Anna B. (Myers) Leatherman, was born at Pipersville, Pa., Feb. 23, 1905; died of carcinoma at Eastern Mennonite Convalescent Home, Hatfield, Pa., Sept. 29, 1861; aged 56 y. 7 m. 6 d. Surviving are 3 sisters and one brother (Emma, Irvin M., and Rosy-Mrs. Edwin Hamilton, all of Pipersville; and Ella-Mrs. Wallace Fryling, Doylestown). She was a member of the Groveland Church. Funeral services were held at Deep Run Church, Oct. 2, in charge of Omar V. Showalter and Wilson Overholt.

Martin, C. Z., son of Jonathan W. and Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Martin, was born in Oregon, Pa., Oct. 13, 1893; died at his home, Columbia, Pa., after a lingering illness, on Sept. 25, 1961; aged 67 y. 11 m. 12 d. He was ordained for the Columbia Mennonite Mission on June 10, 1923, where he served till his retirement, due to ill health, in 1958. He was married to Elsie Burkey, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (J. Robert, Montville; Eunice-Mrs. Paul Herr, Holtwood; Anna R., Harrisburg; Christian M., Lancaster; Daniel L. and John P., Manheim; Roy M. and Melvin M., Lancaster); 3 stepchildren (Robert Gochenaur, Strasburg; Reba-Mrs. Abram Dagon, Conestoga; Elva-Mrs. Tobias Leaman, Jr., Lancaster), 40 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mamie-Mrs. Merle Price, Dixon, Ill.; Martha-Mrs. Clair Ressler, and Elizabeth-Mrs. J. C. Warge, Lancaster). Funeral services were held at the Columbia Mission, on Sept. 28, in charge of Benjamin C. Eshbach, Ivan D. Leaman, and B. B. Zimmerman; burial in the Millersville Cemetery.

Miller, Menno N., son of Noah and Mattie (Miller) Miller, was born at Goshen, Ind., Aug. 3, 1901; died as the result of a truck accident at Goshen, Sept. 26, 1961; aged 60 y. 1 m. 23 d. On Oct. 26, 1924, he was married to Edna Wittmer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters and one son (Mrs. Evelyn Long, Indianapolis; Mervin L., Scottdale, Pa.; and Mrs. Betty Troyer, Goshen), 5 brothers, 4 sisters, and 7 grandchildren. One infant daughter preceded him in death. Occupation: Farms manager, Pine Manor, Inc. He was also on the building Committee of the Oaklawn Psychiatric Center. He was a member of the Goshen College Church. Funeral services on Sept. 28 were held at the Yoder Funeral Home, in charge of John Mosemann and Robert Detweiler; interment in the Clinton Brick Cemetery.

Monn, Donald William, son of John R. and Christie (Carbaugh) Monn, Waynesboro, Pa., was born March 26, 1956, at Waynesboro; died of polio at the Altoona (Pa.) Hospital, Oct. 14, 1961; aged 5 y. 6 m. 18 d. Funeral services were held at the Grove Funeral Home, Waynesboro, Oct. 17, 1961, in charge of Harvey E. Shank and Ralph Wise; interment in the Zion Hill Cemetery.

Wolfinger, Daniel Webster, son of Alexander M. and Sophia J. (Lambert) Wolfinger, was born at Chewsville, Md., Feb. 1, 1885; died at the Gateway Nursing Home, Hagerstown, Md., Oct. 6, 1961; aged 76 y. 7 m. 25 d. His wife, Tillie Dorman Wolfinger, preceded him in death. Surviving are 4 brothers (Albert M., Brentwood, Md.; George P., Marshall A., and Lawson H., all of Hagerstown). He was a member of the Reiff Church. Funeral services were held at the Norment Funeral Home, on Oct. 9, in charge of Moses K. Horst.

Transcribed by Ralph Shetler, Oregon