Alderfer, Irma, daughter of Tilghman and Elizabeth Myers, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., June 8, 1897; died at Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 2, 1963; aged 66 y. 1 m. 25 d. She was married to Mahlon Alderfer. Surviving are one foster daughter, one foster son, 2 foster grandchildren, and one sister. She was a member of the Rockhill Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 7, in charge of Merrill Landis, Clinton Landis, and Alvin Detweiler; interment in Rockhill Cemetery.

Berkey, Henry Oliver, son of Henry and Sarah (Whitney) Berkey, was born at Wathena, Kans., Jan. 3, 1898; died at the McMinnville (Oreg.) Hospital, April 22, 1963; aged 65 y. 3 m. 19 d. He was injured in a logging accident in 1945 and had been semiparalyzed since that time. On July 14, 1926, he was married to Elsie Loehr, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Mervin, Marvin, Sherry-Mrs. Lester Steckly, Jessie-Mrs. Dale Quest, Ellen-Mrs. Harold Miller, Edith-Mrs. Tom Cyrus, and Ralph), 2 brothers (Chester and Sam), 3 sisters (Cordelia Bush, Katherine Ervin, and Leah Phoenix), and 12 grandchildren. One brother, one son, and his parents preceded him in death. He was a faithful member of the Sheridan Mennonite Church, where services were held April 26, in charge of Raymond Mishler and David Hostetler; interment in Sheridan Cemetery.

Day, Jack Dallas, son of Wilbur and Ruby Stafford, was born at Walkerton, Ind. Jan. 24, 1943; died in an auto accident near Michigan City, Ind. July 15, 1963; aged 20 y. 6 m. 21 d. Surviving are his mother, stepfather, father (Julius Day), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Campbell), one sister (Mrs. Connie Smith), and 4 brothers (Charles, Donald, Kenneth, and Damon). He was a member of the Fish Lake Church. Services were held at the Nusbaum Funeral Home, July 18, in charge of James Christophel.

Freed, Lizzie H., daughter of Samuel and Susanna (Hackman) Freed, died Aug. 4, 1963. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Souderton Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Aug. 8, in charge of Jacob M. Moyer and Marvin M. Anders; interment in Franconia Cemetery.

Fretz, A. Lewis, son of Mannasseh R. and Mary Ann (Coher) Fretz, was born at Markham, Ont., Nov. 15, 1897; died at Selkirk, Ont., July 3, 1963; aged 65 y. 7 m. 18 d. On June 14, 1928, he was married to Barbara Hoover, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and 2 daughters (Lorne, Paul, Joyce, and Lois), 8 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Oran, Fred, and Edward), and 3 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Elvin Snyder, Ella-Mrs. Orval Weber, and Mabel-Mrs. Vernice Hoover). One sister (Martha-Mrs. Chris Smith) and 3 brothers (Sam, Joe, and Ralph) preceded him in death. He was ordained to the ministry in 1920 at Markham, Ont. In 1931 he was called to serve at the Rainham and S. Cayuga churches, and in 1945 he was ordained bishop of the Niagara District. He was active in various committees of the conference until his health failed. Funeral services were held at the Rainham Church, in charge of Orrie Gingrich, assisted by Earl Sider.

Geiser, Della LucilIe, daughter of Samuel and Lina (Amstutz) Nussbaum, was born near Kidron, Ohio, Oct. 26, 1926; died at her home near Kidron, Aug. 8, 1963; aged 36 y. 10 m. 9 d. On June 20, 1948, she was married to Clayton D. Geiser, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons and one daughter (Thomas Clayton, Warren Keith, Norman Lynn, William Ray, and Anita Louise), her father, 3 brothers (Harvey, George, and William), and 4 sisters (Esther-Mrs. Amos Steffen, Edna-Mrs. Paul Heilty, Pauline-Mrs. Leo Gerber, and Verena-Mrs. Edwin Steiner). Her mother preceded her in death in 1959. She was a member of the Sonnenberg Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 11, in charge of I. Mark Ross, assisted by William Detweiler and D. Walter Miller; interment in Sonnenberg Cemetery.

Greiner, Edna Ann, daughter of Abner and Ophelia (Walker) Miller, was born near Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 5, 1887; died at Pierceton, Ind., Aug. 10, 1963; aged 75 y. 11 m. 5 d. On March 9, 1920, she was married to Karl Greiner, who preceded her in death on June 1, l962. She is survived by one son (James K.), 2 grandchildren, and one sister (Laura-Mrs. Jesse Emmert). She was a member of the College Church, Goshen, Ind. For some years she served as a mission worker at the 26th Street Mission in Chicago. Funeral services were held at the College Church, Aug. 13, in charge of J. Robert Detweiler and S. C. Yoder; interment in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.

Harbold, Jesse, son of the late John and Maria (Bair) Harbold, was born in Adams Co., Pa.; May 6, 1878; died at Mechanicsburg, Pa., July 18, 1963; aged 85 y. 2 m. 12 d. On Nov. 24, 1898, he was married to Susie M. Hertzler. They had 7 children. On June 4, 1929, he was married to Susan B. Zimmerman. They had 2 children. Surviving are his wife, 8 children (Cora M.-Mrs. Amos S. Rutt, John H., Emory C., Jesse L., Joseph R., Anna M.-Mrs. Lloyd Diller, Mabel E.-Mrs. John P. Shughart, and Catherine S.-Mrs. Richard F. Myers), 15 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, one daughter, 2 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. On Nov. 10, 1914, he was ordained to the ministry at the Kralltown Church for the Middle District in York Co., moving to the Slate Hill District in 1929. He was a member of the Slate Hill Church, where funeral services were held July 22, in charge of William Strong and Norman Zimmerman; interment in Slate Hill Cemetery.

Headings, Vernon Dale, son of Roy and Elsie (Hostetler) Headings, was born at Eugene, Oreg., April 7, 1950; met instant death when he fell from a silo onto an automatic feed auger at Dodgeville, Wis., July 19, 1963; aged 13 y. 3 m. 12 d. Surviving are his parents, 4 brothers (Larry, Charles, Richard, and Robert), and his grandparents (John and Amanda Hostetler). Short services were conducted by Andrew Kauffman and Roy E. Hostetler at the Lullof Funeral Home, Dodgeville, Wis., and at the Fairfield A.M. Church, Tampico, Ill., by O. J. Hostetler and Ora Hostetler; interment in Fairfield Cemetery.

Horst, Jonas N., son of John K. and Anna (Nolt) Horst, was born near Farmersville, Pa., Nov. 22, 1874; died at Farmersville at the home of his son; aged 88 y. 6 m. 7 d. On Oct. 22, 1895, he was married to Ada S. Stoner, who preceded him in death Nov. 18, 1930. Also one son (Jacob) and one grandson preceded him. On Dec. 14, 1939, he was married to Mary E. Hege, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Mrs. Elsie Graybill, Ada-Mrs. Andrew Hackman, and Clarence W.), 6 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a faithful member of Reiff's Church. Funeral services were held at Metzler's Church, near Akron, Pa., in charge of Paul Wenger, Moses K. Horst, John S. Hess, and Amos Sauder.

Lebold, Edna, daughter of Christian and Elizabeth Erb, was born in Mornington Township, Sept. 2, 1909; died at Kitchener, Ont., July 28, 1963; aged 53 y. 10 m. 26 d. On Jan. 15, 1928, she was married to Erven Lebold, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons and 2 daughters (Laverne, David, Mervyn, James, Paul, Elizabeth-Mrs. Delford Baechler, and Jean-Mrs. Delford Jantzi), one brother, and 5 sisters. She was a member of the Zion Church, Wellesley, Ont. Funeral services were held at the Steinman Church, Aug. 1, in charge of Ephraim Gingerich and Henry Yantzi; interment in Steinman Cemetery.

Liechty, Jay Allen, son of Clifford and Betty (Rupp) Liechty, was stillborn at Park View Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Aug. 3, 1963. Surviving are the parents, 3 brothers and one sister (Jon, James, Jerry, and Joy), the grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Rupp and Mrs. P. A. Liechty), and a great-grandmother (Mrs. Frank Rupp). Graveside services were held Aug. 4, in charge of Carl Rudy.

Miller, Aaron J., son of Jonathan and Magdalena (Mast) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, March 9, 1874; died at Sugarcreek, Ohio, Aug. 7, 1963; aged 89 y. 4 m. 29 d. On March 19, 1906, he was married to Fanny Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters and 3 sons (Iva, Mrs. Goldie Steward, Mrs. Mable McDaniel, Gladys-Mrs. Ralph Schrock, Janice-Mrs. Ernest Strong, Stanley, Arden, and Kenneth), 20 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Walnut Creek Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 10, in charge of Paul R. Miller and Eldon King; interment in church cemetery.

Nice, Henry K., son of the late Henry M. and Melinda (Keller) Nice, was born at Souderton, Pa., Oct. 3, 1900; died July 29, 1963; aged 62 y. 9 m. 26 d. He was married to Lillian Groff. Surviving are one son (Robert), 2 daughters (Marie-Mrs. Sidney de Cairos and Helen-Mrs. Evan F. Hough, Jr.), 3 brothers and 5 sisters (Harvey, Mrs. George Reed, Mrs. Arthur Edwards, William, Mrs. Isaiah Mininger, Mrs. Charles Moyer, Mrs. Charles B. Mininger, and Frank), and 9 grandchildren. He was a member of the Souderton Church. Funeral services were held at the Moyer Funeral Home, Souderton, in charge of Jacob M. Moyer and Charles B. Mininger; interment in church cemetery.

Shreiner, Henry F., son of the late Harry and Katie (Erb) Shreiner, was born July 22, 1919; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, as the result of a fall, June 10, 1963; aged 43 y. 10 m. 19 d. On Nov. 28, 1949, he was married to Anna Heller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Beverly Ann, Julia Lee, and Nancy Lou), his mother, and 2 sisters (Mabel-Mrs. Elmer Huber and Susan-Mrs. Paul Hess). On July 1, 1958, he was ordained to the ministry at Erb's Church, where funeral services were held June 13, in charge of Homer Bomberger, Joseph Boll, and David Thomas.

Weirich, Daniel F., son of Eli D. and Elizabeth (Nissley) Weirich, was born at Mylo, N. Dak., July 4, 1896; died as the result of an automobile accident near Carlsbad, N. Mex., July 15, 1963; aged 67 y. 11 d.
Weirich, Elizabeth J., daughter of Joseph D. and Catherine (Schrock) Kauffman, was born near Shipshewana, Ind., July 23, 1898; died in the automobile accident with her husband; aged 64 y. 11 m. 22 d. They were married April 11, 1918. Surviving are 9 children (Harry, Harley, Ida-Mrs. Harry Miller, Nona-Mrs. Clyde Yoder, Eli, Joe, Katie, Anna-Mrs. Eli Chupp, and Ora), 30 grandchildren, and 9 brothers and sisters (Levi, Joni, Sam, Mrs. David Kauffman, Mrs. Henry Hostetler, Sam Kauffman, David Kauffman, Mrs. Harvey Glick, and Edward Kauffman). Two grandchildren (Daniel Yoder and Viola Weirich) preceded them in death. They were members of the Old Order Amish Church.

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Banzhoff, Mark Kevin, son of James L. and Eunice (Horst) Banzhoff, was stillborn at Kalamazoo, Mich., Aug. 7, 1963. Surviving are his parents and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Horst and Mr. and Mrs. Emmert E. Banzhoff). Graveside services were held at the Chambersburg (Pa.) Mennonite Cemetery, Aug. 9, in charge of Amos E. Martin.

Chupp, Jess, son of Jacob and Dena (Miller) Chupp, was born at Bisbee, N. Dak., April 10, 1897; died in a car accident at Carlsbad, N. Mex., July 15, 1963; aged 66 y. 3 m. 5 d. On April 15, 1926, he was married to Mary Chupp, who preceded him in death. To this union were born 4 sons and 3 daughters (Irene-Mrs. Nelson Miller, Leroy, Dorothy-Mrs. William Nisley, Viola, Delbert, Vernon, and Lester). Surviving are his 7 children, his mother (Mrs. Dena Yoder), one brother and 6 sisters (Molly-Mrs. Louis Pontz, Mrs. Susan Fortino, Savilla-Mrs. Clarence Troyer, Clarence, Fannie-Mrs. Glen Stoneburner, Lydia-Mrs. Dave Yoder, and Dena-Mrs. Truman Helmuth), and 17 grandchildren. On June 6, 1946, he was married to Lizzie (Chupp) Jones, who was also fatally injured in the same car accident (see obituary below).

Chupp, Lizzie, daughter of Andrew and Susan (Frye) Chupp, was born at Garnett, Kans., Feb. 12, 1913; died in a car accident at Carlsbad, N. Mex., July 15, 1963; aged 50 y. 5 m. 3 d. On Jan. 17, 1933, she was married to Neil Jones, who preceded her in death. To this union were born 2 sons and 2 daughters (Mattie-Mrs. Paul Otto, Glendon, Millie- Mrs. Levi Schmucker, and an infant son who preceded her in death). Surviving are her stepmother (Mrs. Anna B. Chupp), one brother and one sister (Levi and Mattie-Mrs. Albert Schrock, 8 half brothers and sisters (Millie-Mrs. John Eicher, Drusilla, Deema-Mrs. John Mishler, Anna-Mrs. Joe Yoder, Andrew, Katie -Mrs. Floyd Stutzman, and Isaac), and 17 grandchildren. On June 6, 1946, she was married to Jess Chupp (see obituary above). They were both members of the Pleasant Grove Conservative Church.

Guertzen, Elizabeth, was born in Germany, Dec. 14, 1868; died at the Molalla (Oreg.) Nursing Home, April 20, 1963; aged 94 y. 4 m. 6 d. In 1888 she was married to Henry H. Guertzen, who died Aug. 12, 1944. Surviving are 5 children (Harry, Harold, John, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson, and Mrs. Suzanne Rau), 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Bethel Church. Funeral services were held at the Molalla Funeral Home, with Jonathan Zook officiating; interment in Bear Creek Cemetery.

Knopp, Dora, of Columbiana, Ohio, daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Basinger) Knopp, was born in Beaver Twp., Ohio, April 23, 1873; died at the Valley Manor Nursing Home, New Philadelphia, Ohio, after a long illness; aged 90 y. 4 m. Surviving is one brother (Alvin B.). She was a member of the Leetonia Church, Funeral services were held at the Seederly-Beilhart Funeral Home, with Allen Ebersole officiating; burial in Midway Cemetery.

Lengacker, Hannah, daughter of John and Lucy (Graber) Lengacker, was born in Daviess Co., Ind., Nov. 2, 1901; died at the West View Nursing Home, May 30, 1963; aged 61 y. 6 m. 28 d. Preceding her in death were her parents, 5 sisters, and one brother. Surviving are one brother and one sister (William and Lucy Steury). She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Church.

Martin, George Lee, was born in Hyde Park, Vt., Feb. 1, 1865; died at the New Lincoln Hospital, Toledo, Oreg., Aug. 20, 1963; aged 98 y. 6 m. 19 d. He never married. In his last illness he accepted Christ during hospital visitation by the pastor of the Logsden Mennonite Church, and was baptized in his hospital bed on July 7, 1963. In attendance at his funeral on Aug. 22, in the Parker Funeral Chapel, Newport, Oreg. were 3 friends and a goodly number of his new brothers and sisters in Christ from the Logsden Mennonite Church. Roy D. Roth officiated; interment in Eureka Cemetery, Newport, Oreg.

Martin, Olive M., of Leetonia, Ohio, daughter of Samuel L. and Mary (Metzler) Myers, was born in Fairfield Twp., Ohio, Aug. 12, 1893; died at the Salem City Hospital, Aug. 9, 1963; aged 69 y. 11 m. 28 d. On Feb. 25, 1914, she was married to Harvey Martin, who suvives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Richard Conrad and Mrs. Melvin Horst), 2 sons (Wilbur and Herbert), 22 grandchildren, and one sister (Rhoda Myers). She was a member of the Leetonia Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 11, with Allen B. Ebersole officiating; interment in Midway Cemetery.

Mast, Clarence, son of Daniel and Anna (Yutzy) Mast, was born at Hutchinson, Kans., Oct. 21, 1909; died from a stroke at Kent General Hospital, Dover, Del., Aug. 23, 1963; aged 53 y. 7 m. 2 d. On Jan. 22, 1929, he was married to Sylvia Byler, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Lawrence, Daniel, Lillie, Irene-Mrs. Herman Kauffman, John, William, Clarence, Jr., and Robert), 14 grandchildren, his father and stepmother, 3 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Martin Beachy, Effie-Mrs. Alfred Troyer, and Fanny-Mrs. John Miller), and one stepbrother (Eli). He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, his mother, and one brother. He was a member of the Central Church at Dover, Del. Funeral services were held at the Greenwood (Del.) Church, Aug. 26, in charge of Daniel Yoder, Millard Benner, Alvin Mast, and Jesse Yoder.

Ropp, Annie, daughter of Michael K. and Barbara Yantzi, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Oct. 9, 1878; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Schumm, Aug. 3, 1963; aged 84 y. 9 m. 25 d. In 1901, she was married to Christian Schlegel, who died in December, 1908. In 1914, she was married to Menno B. Ropp, who died in 1953. Surviving are 11 children (Selma-Mrs. Edwin Brenneman, Barbara-Mrs. Joe Zehr, Edna-Mrs. Henry Schumm, Omar Schlegel, Ezra Schlegel, Annie-Mrs. Almon Roth, Erma-Mrs. Stanley Lichti, Ada-Mrs. Chris Bender, Freida-Mrs. Wilmer Baechler, Floyd Ropp, and Neil Ropp), 52 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Chris, Jacob, and Noah). Preceding her in death were 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters, and 3 brothers. She was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 6, in charge of Dan Wagler and Vernon Zehr.

Ropp, Menno, son of Peter and Anna Ropp, was born in Ellice Twp., Ont., Sept. 7, 1875; died at the home of his son David, East Zorra, Ont., July 31, 1963; aged 87 y. 10 m. 24 d. On Nov. 16, 1897, he was married to Magdalena Yantzi, who died Dec. 24, 1958. Surviving are 2 sons (Michael and David), 8 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were one son, one grandson, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. He was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 3, in charge of Dan Wagler and Dale Schumm.

Rupp, Alma Florence, daughter of Fred and Vertie (Hinton) Gochenour, was born at Luray, Va., Jan. 16, 1927; died while undergoing heart surgery at the Toledo (Ohio) Hospital, July 18, 1963; aged 36 y. 6 m. 2 d. On May 14, 1944, she was married to Glenn D. Rupp, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ronald, Alvin, and Edward), one daughter (Nancy), her parents, 5 brothers (Ned, Keith, Elwood, Nelson, and Garnett), and 6 sisters (Hilda-Mrs. Warren Moyer, Lennis-Mrs. James Lucas, Rena-Mrs. Cecil Brubaker, Valda-Mrs. Marlin Short, Ruth-Mrs. Dean Stump, and Joyce-Mrs. Richard Keyser). One sister and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Tedrow Church. Funeral services were held at the Central Church, July 21, in charge of Dale Wyse, Roy Sauder, and Charles Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Schultz, Elmer H., son of Frank and Elizabeth (Roth) Schultz, was born at Hubbard, Oreg., Oct. 9, 1893; died June 24, 1963; aged 69 y. 8 m. 15 d. On July 9, 1919, he was married to Christina Nofziger, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters and 2 sons (Esther-Mrs. Dan Rodel, Daniel, Ruth-Mrs. Auston Barrow, Florence-Mrs. Sam Hostetler, Mabel-Mrs. Jerry Bontrager, Helen-Mrs. Paul Troyer, Barbara-Mrs. John Skaala, and Carl), 20 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 5 sisters (Ellen-Mrs. Alvin Hamilton, Elva-Mrs. Glenn Morris, Mae-Mrs. Lester Burkholder, Emma-Mrs. Glenn Hepler, and Delila-Mrs. Walter Olson), and 2 brothers (Milo and Julius). One brother and one daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Joe H. Yoder and Jonathan Zook.

Short, Andrew, son of Christian C. and Magdalena (Lantz) Short, was born near Archbold, Ohio, March 21, 1884; died at his home, Pettisville, Ohio, Aug. 18, 1963; aged 79 y. 4 m. 28 d. On Feb. 15, 1906, he was married to Mary L. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 6 daughters (Luella-Mrs. Melvin Yoder, Viola-Mrs. Olen Rufenacht, Lillie, Harold, Elden, Beulah-Mrs. Levi Troyer, Florence-Mrs. Elton Aeschliman, Lawrence, and Martha-Mrs. David Miller), 46 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Arvilla). One son, one daughter, and one grandchild preceded him in death. He was a member of the West Clinton Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 21, in charge of E. B. Frey and Carl Smeltzer; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Strickler, John M., son of George and Carrie (Boswell) Strickler, was born in Summit Co., Ohio, July 1, 1889; died at Smithville, Ohio, Aug. 20, 1963; aged 74 y. 1 m. 19 d. On Dec. 10, 1915, he was married to Florence Musser, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Ray, Robert, Harold, and Nettie-Mrs. Charles Morris), his stepmother (Edna Strickler), 4 sisters (Mrs. Julia Pike, Netta Sheurmann, Martha Drushall, and Edna Simms), and 2 brothers (Coleson and George). Two sons preceded him in death. He was a member of the Oak Grove Church. Funeral services were held at the Smithville Church, Aug. 23, in charge of Robert W. Otto and David Eshleman; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

White, Edith Fern, daughter of William and Magdalena (Miller) White, was born at Parnell, Iowa, Nov. 22, 1922; died near Fairfield, Iowa, in a car accident, Aug. 5, 1963; aged 40 y. 8 m. 14 d. Surviving are her mother and 6 brothers and sisters (Walter, Glen, Clayton, Wanda-Mrs. Max Marner, Wahneta-Mrs. Oren Detweiler, and Olivia-Mrs. Edwin Steckley). She was a member of the West Union Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 7, in charge of Herman E. Ropp and Paul T. Guengerich.

Yager, Eugene, was born at Selkirk, Ont., Dec. 17, 1885; died, after a long illness, at Selkirk, Aug. 12, 1963; aged 77 y. 7 m. 26 d. On Aug. 21, 1912, he was married to Jennie M. Hoover, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Blake Gloyd), 4 sons (Lloyd, Ernest, Vernon, and Maurice), and 16 grandchildren. He was a member of the Rainham Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 15, in charge of Orrie Gingrich and Earl Sider; interment in Lakeshore Cemetery.

Yoder, Nancy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Yoder, was born at Lewistown, Pa., Sept. 30, 1877; died Aug. 5, 1963; aged 85 y. 10 m. 6 d. On Nov. 7, 1897, she was married to Peter A. Yoder, who died July 14, 1961. Surviving are 7 sons and 5 daughters (Jerry, Fred, Harvey, Niel, Otis, Richard, Ottis, Gertrude-Mrs. Fred Rheinheimer, Sylvia-Mrs. Earl Martin, Mildred-Mrs. Durbin Zook, Sadie-Mrs. Lawrence King, and Bertha-Mrs. Lawrence Unruh), 67 grandchildren, 91 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren. On Aug. 8 a memorial service was held at the Fairview Church, Surrey, N. Dak., with Floyd Kauffman in charge, and a funeral service at the Lakeview Church, Wolford, N. Dak., with Eli Hochstetler and Floyd Kauffman in charge; interment in Lakeview Mennonite Cemetery.

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Brandenberger, Matilda, was born in Allen Co., Ind., July 14, 1888; died at the Goshen (Ind.) Hospital, Aug. 23, 1963; aged 75 y. 1 m. 9 d. On Jan. 16, 1913, she was married to Noah Brandenberger, who died Aug. 1, 1962. Surviving are one son (Lloyd), 5 daughters (Luella-Mrs. Melvin Christner, Nora-Mrs. George Dupree, Mary-Mrs. Harley Schmucker, Bertha-Mrs. Paul Schmucker, and Florence-Mrs. Walter Hochstedler), 12 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Leonard and Levi C.), and 2 sisters (Bertha-Mrs. Fred Lantz and Lucinda Yoder). She was a member of the Clinton Frame Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 26, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger and Fred Slabach.

Carr, Lela May, daughter of John and Belle (Kelly) Berry, was born at Keota, Iowa, May 25, 1907; died at her home in Daytonville, Iowa, Aug. 21, 1963; aged 56 y. 2 m. 27 d. On Dec. 17, 1927, she was married to Orval Carr, who survives. Also surviving are 4 brothers (Burl, Wayne, Hershel, and Joe). She was a member of the Daytonville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Wellman Church, Aug. 23, in charge of Noah Landis.

Gingerich, Paul, Jr., son of Paul and Viola (Miller) Gingerich, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Feb. 14, 1944; died in a tractor-truck accident near Kalona, Aug. 14, 1963; aged 19 y. 6 m. Surviving are his parents, 4 brothers (Clarence, Eldon, Marlin, and Emery), and 4 sisters (Mary, Erma-Mrs. Chester Peachey, Laura, and Barbara). He was a member of the Sunnyside C.M. Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 17, in charge of David L. Yoder and Morris Swartzendruber; interment in Gingerich Cemetery

Jones, Anna, daughter of Allen and Rachel Crouthamel, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., Aug. 17, 1872; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., March 4, 1963; aged 90 y. 6 m. 15 d. On Feb. 6, 1894, she was married to Joseph Jones, who died Oct. 14, 1951. Surviving are one son and 3 daughters (Miriam Moyer, E. Leah Furnese, Norman C., and Helen C.), one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Orr), 15 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held March 9, in charge of Wilson Overholt, Abram Yothers, and Erwin Nace.

Leatherman, Jacob M., son of John and Mary (Meyers) Leatherman, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., March 21, 1878; died at the Eastern Mennonite Convalescent Home, Hatfield, Pa., July 16, 1963; aged 85 y. 3 m. 5 d. On Jan. 12, 1901, he was married to Esther Miller, who died June 20, 1959. Surviving are one son and 4 daughters (Mrs. Edna Meyers, Raymond, Carrie-Mrs. Monroe Detweiler, Mary-Mrs. Wilmer Landis, and Betty-Mrs. Raymond Kemp), 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Daniel). He was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held July 23, in charge of Marvin Anders, Abram Yothers, and Erwin Nace.

Mast, Levi E., son of Eli and Amanda (Schlabach) Mast, was born at Hutchinson, Kans., Dec. 27, 1901; died of a heart condition at Clarence Center, N.Y., June 20, 1963; aged 61 y. 5 m. 24 d. On June 11, 1925, he was married to Mary Miller, who survives. Also surviviing are 15 children (Marvin, Daniel, Clarence, Melvin, Raymond, Lloyd, Martha-Mrs. Carl Shantz, Alvin, Naomi-Mrs. Eugene Hostetler, Sarah, Jacob, Le Roy, Edward, Gladys, and Ralph), his parents, of Greenwood, Del., 34 grandchildren, and 4 brothers and 4 sisters (Dan, Alvin, Sarah, William, Katie, Eli, Mary-Mrs. Harry Troyer, and Emma-Mrs. Clarence Kipfer). He was a member of the Clarence Center Church, where funeral services were held June 23, in charge of Edward Diener; interment in Good Cemetery.

Mingo, Troy (an Indian boy), was born in December, 1962; died at Philadelphia, Miss., July 20, 1963; aged 7 months. Funeral services were conducted in the Mennonite Chapel near Preston, Miss.; interment in the Indian Cemetery.

Rush, Isaac M., son of Jacob M. and Mary (Myers) Rush, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Aug. 17, 1902; died of a heart attack at the Doylestown (Pa.) Hospital, July 18, 1963; aged 60 y. 11 m. 1 d. On Sept. 23, 1925, he was married to Clara D. Shelly, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Arlene), one grandchild, and 2 brothers and 3 sisters (Raymond, Theodore, Mrs. Nora Yothers, Adeline-Mrs. Elmer Wismer, and Mary-Mrs. Henry Rosenberger). He was a member of the Deep Run Church, where funeral services were held July 23, in charge of Joseph Gross, Wilson Overholt, and Agram Yothers.

Wideman, Hatti, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Kilmer, was born in Michigan, May 8, 1893; died at Kitchener, Ont., July 28, 1963; aged 70 y. 2 m. 20 d. She was married to Abraham Wideman, who died in 1939. Surviving are 4 sons and 4 daughters (Kenneth, Laverne, Delmer, Ronald, Alice-Mrs. Max Stockfish, Arvilla-Mrs. Stanley Yoder, Vera-Mrs. Lloyd Yoder, and Bernice-Mrs. Paul Mickle), 2 sisters (Lydia-Mrs. Clayton Brubacher and Mrs. Nancy Soblesky), and 19 grandchildren. One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Tofield, Alta., congregation. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, July 30, in charge of Robert N. Johnson and C. F. Derstine.

Zimmerman, Jemima, daughter of John and Elizabeth Slabach, was born near Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 9, 1871; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lottie Miller, Conway, Kans., Aug. 23, 1963; aged 92 y. 6 m. 14 d. On Dec. 5, 1889, she was married to Peter Zimmerman, who died in 1942. One daughter also preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Lizzie Hostetler, Mrs. Florence Johnston, and Mrs. Lottie Miller), 4 sons (John, Ernest, Raymond, and Vernon), 34 grandchildren, 70 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the West Liberty Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 26, in charge of Edward Birkey.

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Blough, Ethel M., daughter of John and Nina (Lark) Weese, was born at Ridgeley, W. Va., Dec. 25, 1903; died at her home, Davidsville, Pa., July 7,1963; aged 59 y. 6 m. 12 d. She was married to Arthur N. Blough, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Elmer) and 5 sisters (Mrs. Helen Twigg, Mrs. Jess Simpson, Mrs. Myrtle Bozley, Edith, and Gladys). She was a member of the St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Funeral services were held at the Picking Mortuary, July 10, in charge of Charles W. Sigler; interment in Blough Mennonite Cemetery.

Brunk, Verna Mae, infant daughter of Melvin S. and Barbara (Detweiler) Brunk, Royersford, Pa., was born at Pottstown Memorial Hospital, Aug. 31, 1963; died six hours after premature birth. Surviving are her parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters (Gerald, Gladys, Shirley, and Darvin), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Detweiler, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brunk). Graveside services were held at the Rockhill Mennonite Cemetery, in charge of Clinton D. Landis.

Eshleman, Frank B., son of Jonas and Elizabeth (Bally) Eshleman, was born at Maugansville, Md., April 11,1879; died at Mountville, Pa., Sept. 6, 1963; aged 84 y. 4 m. 26 d. On Nov. 21, 1901, he was married to Margaret Kready, who died Nov. 29, 1961. Surviving are 3 children (Clyde K., M. Ruth, and B. Frank), 8 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Landisville Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 10, in charge cf Barton Gehman and Christian Frank.

Gascho, Laura, daughter of Pete and Drucilla Stutzman, was born at Milford, Nebr., Aug. 13, 1885; died Aug. 28, 1963; aged 78 y. 15 d. In Sept., 1943, she was married to Arthur Gascho, who preceded her in death Jan. 8, 1948. Also preceding her were 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Iva Stutzman) and 4 stepchildren (Glenn, Chester, Mrs. Mary Brundage, and Mrs. Blanche Veeder). She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Wood River Church, Sept. 1, in charge of LeRoy Gingerich and Stanley Troyer.

Hobbs, William Orman, son of William and Mildred (Heath) Hobbs, was born at Fort Wayne, Ind., April 21, 1897; died at Fort Wayne, July 10, 1963; aged 66 y. 2 m. 19 d. In 1920 he was married to Saloma Lugibill, who died in Oct., 1939. On May 9, 1942, he was married to Leah Spenler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mildred-Mrs. Harlan Dietzel), 5 stepdaughters, and 2 brothers (Norman and Ralph). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 13, in charge of John R. Smucker; interment in Leo Cemetery.

Kreider, Nettie May, daughter of Jeremiah and Maria Loehr, was born in Medina Co., Ohio, Sept. 17, 1879; died at the Crestview Nursing Home, Medina, Aug. 15, 1963; aged 83 y. 10 m. 29 d. She was married to Elias R. Kreider. Surviving are 2 daughters and one son (Mrs. Floyd Newcomer, Mrs. Elban Newcomer, and Harvey), 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Bethel Church, Wadsworth, Ohio, where funeral services were held Aug. 17, in charge of Aden J. Yoder; interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Lefever, Mabel S., daughter of Noah N. and Barbara G. Sauder, was born at New Holland, Pa., Jan. 14, 1911; died of a brain tumor at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, April 15, 1963; aged 52 y. 3 m. 1 d. On Dec. 31, 1932, she was married to Earle H. Lefever, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (David, Rosene and Pauline-twins), her parents, and 7 brothers and sisters (Elva-Mrs. Clarence Rutt, Paul N., Anna, Ruth, Raymond, Isaac, and Elizabeth-Mrs. Marvin Eshleman). She was a member of the New Holland Church, where funeral services were held April 18, in charge of Mahlon Witmer, James Martin, and Frank Shirk.

Maust-Maust. Harvey N., son of Noah J. and Anna (Yoder) Maust, was born Nov. 15, 1896; died after a short illness, June 21, 1963; aged 66 y. 7 m. 6 d. His wife, Verna M., daughter of Jonas B. and Barbara (Swartzentruber) Miller, followed him in death Aug. 25, 1963, after a long illness. On March 1, 1923, they were married and were separated by death for only 2 months. Surviving are one son and 5 daughters (Emma, Iva-Mrs. Alva S. Yoder, Annie-Mrs. Wilbur Beitzel, Elmer, Arline, and Edna) and 20 grandchildren. One son preceded them in death. Surviving him are 5 sisters and 2 brothers (Savilla-Mrs. Milton E. Bender, Arminta-Mrs. Edwin Beitzel, Nannie, Vernie-Mrs. Raymond Beitzel, Edna-Mrs. Roy Beitzel, Ernest, and Asa). One infant sister preceded him in death. Surviving her are 9 brothers and sisters (Alma-Mrs. Allen Maust, Evan, Annie-Mrs. Lee Scheffel, Mabel-Mrs. Ervin J. Yoder, Edna-Mrs. Alvin Maust, Catharine, Ivan, Harvey, and Rhoda-Mrs. Elmer L. Maust). One brother preceded her in death. They were members of the Conservative Church, Grantsville, Md. Funeral services for both were held at the Maple Glen C.M. Church.

Ruth, Mary G., daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Grater) Landes, was born at Souderton, Pa., Aug. 20, 1884; died at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., July 18, 1963; aged 78 y. 10 m. 28 d. On Nov. 8, 1902, she was married to Henry M. Ruth, who died June 27, 1955, after serving as deacon of the Salford congregation for 30 years. Surviving are 6 children (Paul, Ella, Henry, Elizabeth-Mrs. Abram Z. Rittenhouse, Eva-Mrs. Irvin Kratz, and Alpheus), 20 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. Two brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held July 23, in charge of Willis Miller and Marvin Anders.

Shantz, Jacob A., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Shantz, was born in Indiana, June 7, 1903; died at the Kitchener-Waterbo Hospital, Aug. 31, 1963; aged 60 y. 2 m. 24 d. In 1927 he was married to Nettie Groff, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Nemon, Leon, Glen, Carson, and Peter), 6 grandchildren, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Erb Street Church, Sept. 3, in charge of J. B. Martin, assisted by Leslie Witmer.

Yoder, Melvin J., son of Jonas and Barbara (Yoder) Yoder, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., Jan. 27, 1891; died at the Nicholson Nursing Home, Goshen, Ind., Sept. 2, 1963; aged 72 y. 7 m. 6 d. On April 9, 1919, he was married to Edna Oesch, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (Gabriel and Venus). He was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held, with Arnold Roth and Homer Miller officiating.

Zook, John, son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Schmucker) Zook, was born in Howard Co., Ind., June 27, 1875; died at LaPorte, Ind., Aug. 14, 1963; aged 88 y. 1 m. 18 d. On March 1, 1906, he was married to Polly Plank, who died June 7, 1961. Surviving are one son and one daughter (J. Herbert and Catherine-Mrs. Eugene Bagwell), 6 grandchildren, twin brothers, and one sister. One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the College Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder Culp Funeral Home, Aug. 17, in charge of John Mosemann and Robert Detweiler; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Transcribed by Ralph Shetler, Oregon