BROSEY, Mabel, daughter of John and Barbara (Stumpf) Grossman, was born in Conestoga Twp., Pa., May 31, 1889; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, March 27, 1966; aged 76 y. 9 m. 24 d. She was married to Albert Brosey, who died April 17, 1942. Surviving are 5 daughters and 3 sons (Anna - Mrs. Gardiner Splain, Edith - Mrs. David Chambers, Evelyn - Mrs. Earl Keebler, Helen - Mrs. William Gearhart, Dorothy - Mrs. Harvey Ebersole, Paul, Albert, and Robert), one brother (John), and one sister (Ida Grossman). She was a member of the Landisville Church, where funeral services were held March 30, in charge of Barton B. Gehman and Arthur Miller; interment in Salunga Mennonite Cemetery.
CHUPP, Fanny H., daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Kline) Hochstedler, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., April 1, 1892; died at Phoenix, Ariz., April 10, 1966; aged 74 y. 9 d. On May 8, 1913, she was married to Menno Chupp, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Delos), 2 daughters (Dorothy - Mrs. Johnny Miller and Pauline - Mrs. Clayton Yoder), 2 brothers (Levi and John), one sister (Mrs. Lydia Harschberger), 10 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Burr Oak Church, Rensselaer, Ind. Funeral services were held at Phoenix, Ariz., April 11, in charge of Theron Weldy, Melvin Ruth, and Floyd Weaver, and at Rensselaer, April 13, in charge of Harvey Chupp and William Miller; burial in Burr Oak Church Cemetery.
FISCHER, Emma, daughter of Henry J. and Mary Anne Lechlitner, was born near Wakarusa, Ind., Jan. 5, 1887; died at her home in Wakarusa, March 2, 1966; aged 79 y. 1 m. 25 d. Surviving are one sister (Veronica Fischer) and a number of nieces and nephews. Even though crippled by disease for many years, she attended services regularly as long as she was able and took a keen interest in the work of the congregation. She was a member of the Holdeman Church, where funeral services were held March 4, with David Cressman and Simon G. Gingerich officiating; interment in Olive Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: It is unclear whether Lechlitner was Emma's maiden name, or if it was her mother's maiden name. It has been transcribed with punctuation as it was in the original.
HOOKS, Clara B., daughter of Charles and Nancy Ogburn, was born Dec. 11, 1876; died at Princess Anne, Md., March 29, 1966; aged 89 y. 3 m. 18 d. She was married to A. John Hooks, who died in 1941. Two daughters also preceded her in death. Surviving are 6 daughters and 2 sons (Mrs. Raymond Long, Mrs. L.J. Koffman, Mrs. Daniel Koffman, Mrs. Le Roy Graefe, Myrtle Hooks, Mrs. Alice Phillips, Amos, and Claude), one sister (Mrs. Lula Kenney), one brother (Otis), 20 grandchildren, and a number of great- and great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Holly Grove Church, where funeral services were held March 31, with Amos C. King and Abram D. Minnich officiating.
HORST, Maggie, daughter of Abraham and Tillie (Kreider) Frey, was born at Sterling, Ill., Dec. 14, 1896; died at her home in Flint, Mich., March 11, 1966; aged 69 y. 2 m. 25 d. On Jan. 26, 1921, she was married to Gaius A. Horst, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Dorothy - Mrs. Simon G. Gingerich), one brother, and 7 sisters. The Horst family lived on a farm near Newton, Kans., and were active in the Pennsylvania Mennonite Church, until they moved to Sterling, Ill., in 1946, and to Flint, Mich., in 1953. At the time of her death, she was a member of the Riverside Tabernacle Assemblies of God Church, where funeral services were held March 15, in charge of Ivar Frick and A.E. Kreider; burial in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery.
HORST, Moses K., son of Samuel E. and Elizabeth (Martin) Horst, was born in Washington Co., Md., Sept. 23, 1882; died at Maugansville, Md., April 3, 1966; aged 83 y. 6 m. 8 d. On Oct. 26, 1905, he was married to Annie Weaver, who died Aug. 29, 1964. Their only daughter preceded him in death. Surviving are 5 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Aaron). He was ordained as minister in 1927 and as bishop in 1938, to serve the Washington Bishop District. For 16 years he was moderator of the Washington Co., Md., and Franklin Co., Pa., Conference. He was a member of the Reiff Church, where funeral services were held April 7, in charge of Rueben E. Martin, Nelson H. Martin, and Samuel Martin.
KING, Oliver Herman, son of Elmer Monroe and Sarah Elizabeth (Blank) King, was born at East Lynne, Mo., April 2, 1902; died of cancer at Westover, Md., April 8, 1966; aged 64 y. 6 d. On Dec. 24, 1927, he was married to Genevieve Detwiler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Marolyn Joyce - Mrs. Abram Minnich) and 6 sisters (Elsie, Nellie, Mrs. Albert Schrock, Mrs. Ralph Stutzman, Mrs. Archie King, and Mrs. Glen King). He was a member of the Holly Grove Church, where funeral services were held April 10, with Kenneth Good officiating.
LAMBRIGHT, Mabel Elizabeth, daughter of Josiah J. and Mattie (Yoder) Miller, was born at Shipshewana, Ind., Sept. 20, 1900; died of a heart attack at the Lagrange (Ind.) Hospital, April 6, 1966; aged 65 y. 6 m. 17 d. On June 28, 1919, she was married to Fred Lambright, who died Jan. 29, 1966. Surviving are 6 children (Janice - Mrs. Robert Ropp, Lowell, Robert, Stanley, Gerald, and Verda - Mrs. Howard Kauffman), 24 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Irwin and Percy J.), and 4 sisters (Orpha - Mrs. Jerry Troyer, Clara - Mrs. Cletus Berkey, Rachel - Mrs. Samuel Miller, and Alta - Mrs. Perry Berkey). She was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held April 8, with Orvin Hooley and Arnold Roth officiating.
MARTIN, Aaron H., son of Amos M. and Amanda (Horst) Martin, was born in Washington Co., Md., May 15, 1901; died March 31, 1966; aged 64 y. 9 m. 16 d. On Nov. 25, 1926, he was married to Ethel L. Horst (daughter of the above Moses K. Horst), who died April 27, 1952. On June 6, 1956, he was married to Susan (Lehman) Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Oliver H., Carl H., Corine - Mrs. Lehman Martin, Ammon H., and Caleb H.), 26 grandchildren, 32 stepgrandchildren, one brother (Samuel L.), 3 sisters (Hettie Martin, Bertha - Mrs. Edward Coss, and Mabel - Mrs. Ira Eby), and 10 stepchildren (Lehman, Walter, Ivan, Mrs. Lester Martin, Mrs. Ray Martin, Isaac, Earl, Nelson, J. Luke, and Lois Ellen Martin). He was a member of the Reiff Church, where funeral services were held April 4, in charge of Reuben E. Martin and Nelson H. Martin.
MILLER, Eli Abram, son of Levi and Ella (Mast) Miller, was born near Millersburg, Ohio, Jan. 30, 1896; died at his home in Benton, Ohio, March 31, 1966; aged 70 y. 2 m. 1 d. On June 30, 1925, he was married to Elizabeth Kandel, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ohlen), 3 daughters (Mabel - Mrs. Reuben Hamsher, Nina - Mrs. Myron Gerber, and Mary - Mrs. Dan Lapp), 11 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (D. Frank and Milford). Two brothers and one grandchild preceded him in death. He was a member of the Martin's Creek Church, where funeral services were held April 2, in charge of Roman Stutzman and Warren Miller.
REDCAY, Elmer W., son of Martin and Elizabeth (Wenger) Redcay, was born at Terre Hill, Pa., Nov. 18, 1921; died of a heart attack at Lancaster, Pa., March 12, 1966; aged 44 y. 5 m. 22 d. On Nov. 28, 1946, he was married to Grace Brooks, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Jacqueline, Brenda, and Robert). He was a member of the Monterey Church, Leolo, Pa., where funeral services were held March 15, with Gordon Zook and J.E. Lewis officiating; interment in Eby Cemetery.
SCHROCK, John Floyd, son of Harvey and Amanda (Helmuth) Schrock, was born at Garden City, Mo., Nov. 5, 1904; died of a heart attack at Garden City, April 11, 1966; aged 61 y. 5 m. 6 d. On Jan. 1, 1931, he was married to Ruby Bernice Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Carolyn and Rosemary), one sister (Ruth - Mrs. Ruban Yoder), and one brother, (Wilbur). Two sons preceded him in death. He was a member of the Sycamore Grove Church, where funeral services were held April 14, with Earl B. Eberly officiating; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.
SENSENICH, Fannie M., daughter of Amos W. and Hettie (Miller) Sensenich, was born near Lititz, Pa., July 7, 1899; died unexpectedly at her home in Lititz, Pa., Feb. 4, 1966; aged 66 y. 6 m. 28 d. Surviving are 5 brothers (Abram M., Amos M., Elam M., Ira M., and Martin M.) and 3 sisters (Anna - Mrs. Jacob Garber, Hettie M., and Mrs. Bertha Wenger). Two sisters and 2 brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Lititz Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 8, in charge of Isaac Sensenig, Melvin Lauver, and Lester Wenger; interment in Hess Cemetery.
SMITH, Ellen B., daughter of John E. and Martha (Blosser) Landis, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 1, 1877; died at Elizabethtown, Pa., April 12, 1966; aged 88 y. 11 m. 11 d. She was married to Albert S. Smith, who died Feb. 9, 1957. Surviving are one daughter and one son (Martha S. - Mrs. Leslie Brehm and Walter L.), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Simon B.), and one sister (Mrs. Martha Keener). She was a member of the Elizabethtown Church. Funeral services were held at the Miller Funeral Home, April 15, with Walter L. Keener and Clarence E. Lutz officiating; interment in Bossler Cemetery.
STAUFFER, Jacob S., son of Moses and Savilla (Stahl) Stauffer, was born in Chapman, Pa., Sept. 13, 1879; died as the result of being struck by a car near his home at Wooster, Ohio, March 29, 1966; aged 86 y. 6 m. 16 d. On Feb. 18, 1902, he was married to Fannie A. Weaver, who died Jan. 29, 1913. To this union were born 5 daughters (Mrs. Bertha Stauffer, deceased; Lydia Haines, Eva - Mrs. Horace Wanner, Vera - Mrs. Shelby Smith, and Lucy Heyer) and one son (Menno). Later he married Susie M. Keller, who died Jan. 1, 1937. To this union were born 3 daughters (Esther - Mrs. Oscar Horrisberger, Beulah - Mrs. Mahlon Zuercher, and Hazel - Mrs. Lavern Nussbaum) and 3 sons (John, Paul, and Mark). In 1943, he was married to Susie Petersheim, who died May 18, 1955. Also surviving are 53 grandchildren, 129 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and 2 brothers (Harvey and William). He was a member of the Salem Church, where funeral services were held April 1, with Richard Ross and Dan Hilty officiating.
STAUFFER, Magdalena, daughter of John and Lizzie (Miller) Steider, was born at Metamora, Ill., Aug. 25, 1865; died at Duchess, Alta., April 1, 1966; aged 100 y. 7 m. 7 d. In Feb., 1884, she was married to Benjamin Stauffer, who died in 1913. Surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters (Joseph C., John B., William, Emma - Mrs. Dave Roth, and Lydia), 17 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Duchess Church, where funeral services were held April 4, with C.J. Ramer officiating, and at Salem, Tofield, Alta., April 5, with H.R. Beottger, M.D. Stutzman, and S.D. Shantz officiating; interment in Salem Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: A "Correction" in the June 14, 1966 issue reads: "In the May 3 issue, the name of one surviving son, Sam, was omitted in the obituary of Magdalena Stauffer."
TERWILLEGAR, Willis LeRoy, was born at White Cloud, Mich., Dec. 7, 1896; died at his home in Freeland, Mich., March 26, 1966; aged 69 y. 3 m. 19 d. On Nov. 14, 1920, he was married to Katie A. Hochstedler, who survives. Also survivng are 3 sons (Raymond, Otis, and LeRoy) 2 daughters (Clara - Mrs. Lloyd Miller and Frances - Mrs. Leslie Shetler), one sister (Mrs. Lloyd Douglas), and 29 grandchildren. He was a member of the Midland Church, where funeral services were held March 30, with Ralph Stahly and Clarence Yoder officiating.
WEAVER, Samuel, son of Christian and Lucinda (Schrock) Weaver, was born at Peach Orchard, Ark., Dec. 25, 1890; died at the Salem (Ohio) Hospital, April 9, 1966; aged 75 y. 3 m. 15 d. Surviving are 6 brothers and sisters (Lena, who lived with him, Clarence, Amos, Melvin, Lizzie, and Mrs. Pearl Scheufler). During the last months of his illness, he stayed at the home of his brother Melvin. He united with the Mennonite Church in his youth. Funeral services were held at the Suderly-Beilhart Funeral Home, April 13, in charge of David Steiner; interment in Midway Cemetery.
YODER, Elva, daughter of William J. and Frances (Gerber) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Aug. 26, 1886; died at the Lagrange (Ind.) Hospital, April 5, 1966; aged 79 y. 7 m. 10 d. On Nov. 24, 1914, she was married to Ira T. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one foster daughter (Grace - Mrs. Harry Yoder), 5 foster grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Mary Hershberger), and 2 brothers (Orus W. and Mose G.). She was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held April 7, with Orvin H. Hooley and William D. Hooley officiating.
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BENNER, Mildred Esther, daughter of Joseph S. and Clara Loucks, was born at Canton, Kans., Feb. 2, 1909; died of cancer at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Jan. 25, 1966; aged 56 y. 11 m. 23 d. On July 17, 1960, she was married to Rhine W. Benner, of Cabins, W. Va. Surviving are her husband, 7 stepchildren, her parents, 3 brothers, and 5 sisters. From 1947 to 1951 she served as matron of Western Mennonite School. She served at the mission near Estacada, Oreg., for seven years, and was used in many ways in the church. Funeral services were conducted at the North Fork Mennonite Church near Cabins, W. Va., Jan. 27, in charge of Lloyd Horst and Daniel Brubaker. The body was taken to the Spring Valley Mennonite Church near Canton, Kans., where funeral services were held with James Hershberger and Charles Diener officiating.
BOMBERGER, Katie F., daughter of John B. and Fannie (Franck) Reist, was born in Penn Twp., Pa.; died at her home in Lititz, Pa., March 28, 1966; aged 94 y. She was married to Hayden H. Bomberger, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter (Anna Mae - Mrs. A. Nissley Rohrer), one son (Christian), 2 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one sister (Clara F. Reist, with whom she lived), and one brother (Henry F.). Funeral services were held at the East Petersburg Church, March 31, with Irvin Kreider and John Shenk officiating.
HERTZLER, Mark, was born at Long Green, Md.; died at his home, Denbigh, Va., March 16, 1966; aged 70 y. Surviving are his wife, Clara Klingle Hertzler, one son (Nathan), one brother (Silas), one sister (Mary), and one foster sister (Mrs. Freda Griffith). He was a member of the Warwick River Church, where funeral services were conducted March 18, by John H. Shenk and Nelson Burkholder.
LEFEVER, Clarence George, son of George R. and Mary (Lefever) Lefever, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., June 30, 1921; died at the Lancaster Hospital, April 11, 1966; aged 44 y. 9 m. 12 d. Death was due to ulcerated esophageal veins. On April 6, 1942, he was married to Edna High Lefever, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Clarence George), his parents, 4 sisters and 2 brothers (Marjorie - Mrs. Isaac Stoltzfus, Charles J., P. Mylin, Ruth M., Anna Mary - Mrs. David Brubaker, and Ethel M.). He was a member of the Strasburg Church, where funeral services were held April 14, with Emory Herr and Clayton L. Keener officiating.
LEHMAN, Mary, daughter of Nathaniel B. and Annie (Risser) Leaman, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July 10, 1886; died at her home Dec. 31, 1965; aged 79 y. 5 m. 21 d. She was the widow of Christ K. Lehman, who died in March, 1961. Surviving are 8 children (Gilbert N., Esther - Mrs. Gleason Ritchie, John R., Paul J., Christ K., B. Franklin, Ruth - Mrs. Richard Leaman, and Miriam - Mrs. Jack House), 36 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters and 3 brothers. She was a member of the Mountville Church. Funeral services were held at the Millersville Church, Jan. 4, in charge of Herbert Fisher, Christian B. Charles, and John R. Lehman.
HOPPE, Carl H., was born at Belle Plain, Wis., Feb. 24, 1888; died at his home near Littlefork, Minn., April 5, 1966; aged 78 y. 1 m. 12 d. On Nov. 1, 1916, he was married to Bertha Ludwig, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Emma Miller, Adaline - Mrs. Joseph O'Neil, Arlene - Mrs. Walter Schieve, and Grace - Mrs. Harold Prough), 4 sons (George, Herbert, Norbert, and Herman), 21 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Frank). One infant daughter preceded him in death. He lived most of his life at South Boardman, Mich., moving to Littlefork in 1962. Funeral services were held at the Erickson Funeral Home, April 8, in charge of Morris Ropp, and at the Schwartz Funeral Home, Kalkaska, Mich., April 9; burial at South Boardman, Mich.
KEIM, Menno J., was born at McPherson, Kans., Dec. 15, 1882; died at his home in Middlebury, Ind., April 9, 1966; aged 83 y. 3 m. 25 d. On July 19, 1908, he was married to Libbie Rhimesmith, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Rachel - Mrs. Dwight Miller, Mary - Mrs. Willis Miller, Miriam - Mrs. Frank Miller, Ruth, and Martha), 3 sons (Walter, Wilbur, and Daniel), 18 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Four children preceded him in death. He was a member of the Forks Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Early Bontrager and Sylvester Haarer; interment in Yoder Cemetery.
MARTINEZ, Diana, infant daughter of Isabel and Elizabeth V. Martinez, was born at Sinton, Texas, March 27, 1966; died at Sinton, April 13, 1966; aged 17 d. She was abnormal from birth. Two sisters preceded her from the same abnormality. Surviving are her parents, one brother (Florencio), one sister (Juanita), grandparents, and maternal great-grandparents. Funeral services were held at Mathis, Texas, April 14, with Paul Conrad officiating; interment in Descanso Eterno Cemetery.
MILLER, Milton B., son of Joel J. and Savilla (Beachy) Miller, was born at Grantsville, Md., May 26, 1892; died at his home in Springs, Pa., April 7, 1966; aged 73 y. 10 m. 12 d. On Oct. 3, 1915, he was married to Verna Folk. Surviving are 2 sons and one daughter (Bayard, Eva - Mrs. David Weise, and Denver), 8 grandchildren, one brother (Alvin J.), and one sister (Mrs. Anna Yoder). He was ordained to the ministry on Oct. 17, 1920, and to the office of bishop on Feb. 27, 1938. For 12 consecutive years he served the Allegheny Conference as secretary. Funeral services were held at the Springs Church, April 10, with Walter C. Otto officiating, assisted by James A. Burkholder.
NEUHAUSER, Katherine, daughter of Debold and Anna (Schertz) Householter, was born at Eureka, Ill., May 28, 1884; died at Winter Park, Fla., April 16, 1966; aged 81 y. 10 m. 14 d. On Dec. 6, 1904, she was married to Amos Neuhauser, who died in 1954. Surviving are one son and 4 daughters (Tillman, Ruth - Mrs. Lee Stalter, Martha - Mrs. John Pappas, Esther - Mrs. Harold Schrock, and Ann - Mrs. George Smucker), 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Neuhauser and Mrs. Austin Roth), 13 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. One brother and one sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the Roanoke Church, where funeral services were held April 20, with Norman Derstine and Ezra Yordy officiating.
SCHROCK, Charles, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Jan. 6, 1892; died at the Elkhart General Hospital. April 9, 1966; aged 74 y. 3 m. 3 d. In 1912, he was married to Agnes Baker, who died in 1918. In 1920, he was married to Mabel Pletcher. Surviving are 2 sons (Harold W. and John L.), 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Olive Church, where funeral services were held, conducted by D.A. Yoder, Elno Steiner, and Paul Hoover; interment in West Goshen Cemetery.
SHANK, David G., son of Peter and Martha (Grove) Shank, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., Sept. 26, 1886; died at the Waynesboro Hospital, April 21, 1966; aged 79 y. 6 m. 26 d. On Nov. 28, 1911, he was married to Fannie Martin, who died Jan. 18, 1962. Surviving are 2 foster daughters (Mrs. Clyde Horsh and Mrs. Rollo Mowen) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Alvey Showalter and Mrs. Roda Showalter). He lived with his nephew, Samuel Martin, Jr., for 5 years. He was a member of the Reiff Church, where funeral services were held April 23, with Reuben E. Martin, Nelson H. Martin, and Oliver H. Martin officiating.
SHANK, Sadie, was born at Roseland, Nebr., Dec. 29, 1890; died near Filer, Idaho, April 13, 1966; aged 75 y. 3 m. 15 d. On Dec. 10, 1914, she was married to Harvey B. Shank, who preceded her in death. To this union were born 3 sons and 2 daughters. Surviving are one son (Daniel), 2 daughters (Bernetta Shoemaker and Audrey Barker), 2 brothers (Frank and Daniel Lapp), 3 sisters (Mrs. Esther Shank, Mrs. Ruth Shank, and Mrs. Frances Kauffman), 13 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were in charge of Royden Schweitzer and Frank Horst.
SMITH, Robert (Sonny), son of Robert and Annie Smith, Denbigh, Va., was born July 31, 1945; died in Vietnam, March 4, 1966; aged 20 y. 7 m. 1 d. Besides his parents, he is survived by 3 sisters (Mrs. Betty Hurr, Mrs. Judy Montgomery, and Thelma Kay) and his grandmothers (Mrs. Alice White and Mrs. N.J. Carr). Funeral services were held at the Warwick River Church, March 24, with John H. Shenk and Wilbur Smoker officiating.
STEINBERGER, Kathryn, daughter of Christian and Mary (Stemen) Stalter, was born near Elida, Ohio, Aug. 2, 1884; died at her home, April 18, 1966; aged 81 y. 8 m. 16 d. On Sept. 26, 1936, she was married to Earle W. Steinberger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (Christian and Orvin). Four brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. For a number of years she served at the Mennonite Sanitarium, La Junta, Colo., and at the Children's Home, West Liberty, Ohio. She was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held April 21, with Walter Smeltzer officiating.
ZEHR, Alma P., daughter of Samuel E. and Sarah (Steider) Unzicker, was born at Roanoke, Ill., Nov. 5, 1903; died of cancer at Normal, Ill., April 18, 1966; aged 62 y. 5 m. 13 d. On June 30, 1926, she was married to Harold Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (W. Jay, John, Dean, Allen, Edith, Mrs. Hazel Yoder, Rachel, and Mrs. Lila King), 15 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Roy and Archie), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Katherine Hostetler and Mrs. Edna Teuscher). She was a member of the Bloomington Church, where her husband is pastor. Funeral services were held at the East Bend Church, April 20, with Alton Horst, Roy Bucher, and Richard Yordy officiating.
Transcribed by: Jeannine Janzen, Kansas
BAER, Verna, daughter of Manasseh and Lizzie (Erb) Hallman, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., July 21, 1911; died of cancer at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., April 23, 1966; aged 54 y. 9 m. 2 d. On June 8, 1955, she was married to Josiah Baer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Charles), her father, and 2 brothers (Jacob C. and Elverne). She was a member of the Blenheim Church, where funeral services were held April 26, with Vernon Leis officiating, assisted by Howard Schmitt.
DELAGRANGE, Saloma, daughter of Eli and Mandy (Miller) Knepp, was born Feb. 19, 1889; died at the Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind., April 14, 1966; aged 77 y. 1 m. 29 d. On Feb. 8, 1911, she was married to John Delagrange, who died Jan. 19, 1959. One son also preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters (Julius, Henry, Lewis, Mandy - Mrs. John Yoder, and Leah - Mrs. Sam Yoder), 22 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one sister (Caroline - Mrs. Henry Lengacher), and one brother (Levi). She was a member of the Cuba Church, Harlan, Ind., where funeral services were held April 17, with Ralph Yoder officiating, assisted by Jake Yoder; interment in Yaggy Cemetery.
FREED, Elsie L., daughter of John S. and Ellen (Landis) Leatherman, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., May 7, 1913; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., April 14, 1966; aged 52 y. 11 m. 7 d. On Nov. 25, 1933, she was married to Curtis K. Freed, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sisters and 2 brothers (Lizzie, Lydia - Mrs. Milton Keeler, Sara - Mrs. Russel Moyer, Abner, and Paul). She was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held April 18, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Curtis Bergey, and Clinton Landis.
HARTMAN, Angela Mae, infant daughter of Peter E. and Marilyn (Troyer) Hartman, was stillborn at Hannibal, Mo., April 23, 1966. Surviving, besides her parents, are 2 sisters (Treva Kay and Alice Ruth), grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Menno M. Troyer and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hartman), and maternal great-grandmother (Mrs. Amos Gingerich). Preceding her in death were one sister and one brother. Graveside services were conducted at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, April 26, by Frank Keller.
HEGE, Amos S., son of Abram and Martha (Gsell) Hege, was born in Washington Co., Md., Nov. 26, 1888; died at his home near Gettysburg, Pa., March 29, 1966; aged 77 y. 4 m. 3 d. He was married to Amanda Horst, who died Jan. 9, 1962. Surviving are 7 sons and 2 daughters (Paul, John, Mark, Enos, Noah, Amos, Adam, Ruth - Mrs. Simeon Heatwole, and Emma - Mrs. Ivan Martin), 44 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Aaron), and one sister (Mrs. Mary Horst). He was a member of the Chambersburg Church, where brief services were held, with further services at the Reiff Church, with Wilmer Martin, Harold Hunsecker, and Omar Martin officiating.
HELMUTH, Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Veronica Miller, was born at Arthur, Ill., Feb. 22, 1890; died at the Buffalo (N.Y.) General Hospital, March 24, 1966; aged 76 y. 1 m. 2 d. On Feb. 18, 1909, she was married to John F. Helmuth, who died June 3, 1962. Surviving are 10 children (Harvey, Fred, Erwin, Martha - Mrs. Edward Hodan, Alvin, Mary - Mrs. Jacob Yoder, Alta - Mrs. Jerry Jantzi, Cora - Mrs. Jonas Troyer, Edna - Mrs. Francis Bozer, and Freeman), 27 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. J.K. Miller), and one brother (Joseph). Two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Alden Church, March 27, in charge of Joseph Baer and Joseph Miller; interment in County Line Cemetery, Alden, N.Y.
HOCKMAN, John W., was born in Shenandoah Co., Va., April 20, 1878; died at the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., April 21, 1966, one day after his 88th birthday. He was married to Florence Kesner, who survives. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Church, Ft. Seybert, W. Va., where funeral services were held April 24, in charge of J.E. Martin and Earl Delp.
HORST, William S., son of William W. and Mary (Sauder) Horst, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 27, 1904; died at Nazareth, Ethiopia, Feb. 12, 1966; aged 61 y. 4 m. 16 d. He suffered a heart attack while visiting his daughter and family, Dr. and Mrs. Rohrer Eshleman. On Nov. 6, 1926, he was married to Ella Sensenig, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters and one son (Helen - Mrs. Paul White, Mabel - Mrs. Rohrer Eshleman, Mildred, Elaine, Norlene - Mrs. Jacob Hess, and John), 9 grandchildren, 8 brothers, and 4 sisters. He was a member of the Weaverland Church, where memorial services were held March 6; burial in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 13.
HOSTETLER, Joseph H., son of Joseph B. and Lydia (Hertzler) Hostetler, was born at Belleville, Pa., April 11, 1880; died at the home of his youngest daughter near Laurel, Del., April 23, 1966; aged 86 y. 12 d. His wife, Nancy (Hostetler) Hostetler, survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Lizzie - Mrs. Samuel Detweiler, Jacob, Sylvia - Mrs. Daniel N. King, John, Mary - Mrs. Ray Adams, and Barbara - Mrs. Fred Slabaugh), 32 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. He was a member of the Allensville Church, Allensville, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Greenwood, Del., Church, April 26, with Alvin E. Mast in charge, assisted by Robert R. Ross; burial in Greenwood Mennonite Cemetery.
KENAGY, William Gilbert, son of Emmanuel E. and Martha Kenagy, was born at Garden City, Mo., June 4, 1891; died at Hubbard , Oreg., April 23, 1966; aged 74 y. 10 m. 19 d. On June 4, 1913, he was married to Emma I. Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons and one daughter (Edward, William, Kenneth, Michel, Earl, and Josie - Mrs. Homer Rice), 24 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Urie, Irvin, George, and Thomas), and one sister (Mrs. Joe Birkey). He was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held April 25, in charge of John M. Lederach.
LAPP, Glen Miller, son of Stephen K. and Mary (Miller) Lapp, was born Jan. 23, 1916; died of a heart attack while driving his car transport truck, April 16, 1966; aged 50 y. 3 m. 16 d. On June 15, 1940, he was married to Edith Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Phoebe - Mrs. William Martin and Donald), his mother, and one sister (Della - Mrs. Eber Martin). He was a member of the Maple Grove Church, New Wilmington, Pa., until his work transferred him to Hagerstown, Md., a year ago, when he united with the North Side Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Sharp Funeral Home, New Wilmington, Pa., in charge of Paul Yoder and Harold Lehman; interment in Maple Grove Cometery.
Transcriber's note: "Cemetery" spelled as in original.
LEWIS, Viola A., daughter of Reuben C. and Elizabeth (Armstrong) Moyer, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Sept. 12, 1896; died of coronary occlusion while en route to doctor's office, near Perkasie, Pa., April 25, 1966; aged 69 y. 7 m. 13 d. On Nov. 23, 1918, she was married to Wm. H. Lewis, Jr., who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Leonard, William R., Elizabeth - Mrs. Ernest Godshall, Arthur M., Jeanette, Mary Ellen - Mrs. Arnold Nyce, Gertrude - Mrs. Edward Haas, and Mildred - Mrs. Charles Kozitzky), 23 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 3 brothers (Reuben A., J. Arthur, and Howard E.). Two sisters, one brother, and one grandchild preceded her in death. She was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held April 30, with David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating.
LITWILLER, Amos, son of John and Fannie (Birky) Litwiller, was born at Delavan Ill., Jan. 14, 1876; died at the Hopedale (Ill.) Nursing Home, April 18, 1966; aged 90 y. 3 m. 4 d. On Dec. 24, 1899, he was married to Barbara Ann Nafziger, who died March 26, 1957. Surviving are 7 children (Leonard, John P., Mrs. Alma Kauffmann, Mrs. Erma Nafziger, Mrs. Marie Sutter, Mrs. Mabel Zehr, and Mrs. Edna Thompson), 25 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (John E. and Aaron). He was a member of the Hopedale Church, where funeral services were held April 21, with Ivan Kauffmann and Norman Kauffmann officiating.
MILLER, Barbara J., daughter of Christian P. and Anna Swartzendruber, was born near Parnell, Iowa, Sept. 23, 1885; died at the Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, April 28, 1966; aged 80 y. 7 m. 5 d. On Oct. 3, 1907, she was married to Joel Miller, who died in 1935. Surviving are 2 children (Goldie - Mrs. Delmar Bender and Marvin J.), one brother (Urie), and 8 grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the West Union Church, where funeral services were held April 30, with Emery Hochstetler and Herman E. Ropp officiating.
MILLER, Karen Joy, daughter of Alvin B. and Ethel (Newcomer) Miller, Ulysses, Pa., was born in Potter Co., Pa., Dec. 30, 1965; died at the Children's Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y., April 21, 1966; aged 3 m. 21 d. Death came as the result of complications following heart surgery 2 days earlier. Besides her parents, she is survived by 3 brothers (Donald, Eugene, and Harold) and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Z. Miller). Funeral services were held at the York's Corners Mennonite Church, in charge of Melvin Kauffman and Ivan Smoker.
NAFZIGER, Mary, daughter of Henry and Jemima (Eckley) Sauder, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1877; died at her home in Archbold, April 20, 1966; aged 88 y. 6 m. 12 d. On Jan. 1, 1903, she was married to Henry Nafziger, who died May 13, 1951. Surviving are one daughter and one son (Cora and Edwin), 8 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. One son preceded her in death. She was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held April 23, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche, Dale Wyse, and Henry Wyse; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
RAMER, Lyndon La Rue, son of John and June (Horst) Ramer, North Lawrence, Ohio, was born May 4, 1962; died at the Wooster (Ohio) Community Hospital, April 22, 1966, after almost a year's illness with leukemia; aged 3 y. 11 m. 18 d. Surviving are his parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters (Ronald, Larry, Keith, Robert, Cheryl, and Janita), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. William Ramer and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Horst). One baby sister preceded him in death. Services were held at the Martins Church, near Orville, Ohio, with Frank Nice and Ray Himes officiating.
RHODES, Emmer Frederick, son of Reuben S. and Magdalene Rhodes, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Oct. 21, 1881; died March 22, 1966; aged 84 y. 5 m. 1 d. On Feb. 14, 1906, he was married to Stella Heatwole, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Sadie - Mrs. G.F. Wine, Margaret - Mrs. Harry Keller, Minnie - Mrs. Raymond Carr, Hazel - Mrs. George Heatwole, Helen - Mrs. Robert Shank, and Marie - Mrs. Norman Shank), 5 sons (Paul H., Thomas R., E.F. Jr., William J., and Stanley E.), one brother (Webster C.), 2 sisters (Nettie - Mrs. Amos Wenger and Mary - Mrs. Henry G. Wenger), 42 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Bank Church, where funeral services were held March 24, with Harold Eshleman, Lloyd Horst, Ralph Heatwole, and Russell Cline officiating.
SHANK, Daniel C., son of David and Clara (Miller) Shank, was born at Greensburg, Md., Nov. 4, 1884; died at the Mennonite Home, Hagerstown, Md., March 18, 1966; aged 81 y. 4 m. 14 d. He was married to Minnie Weaver, who died in 1946. Surviving are one stepdaughter (Mrs. Maude Christy), 2 brothers (Amos and Jacob), and 6 stepgrandchildren. He was a member of the Stouffer Church. Funeral services were held at the Miller Church, March 22, with Melvin Martin and Daniel Miller officiating.
TROYER, Jerry C., son of Calvin J. and Matilda (Lambright) Troyer, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Dec. 26, 1898; died at his home, Shipshewana, Ind., April 19, 1966; aged 67 y. 3 m. 24 d. On Feb. 12, 1922, he was married to Orpha Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Wilbur, Clarence, and Ralph), 2 daughters (Mary Louise - Mrs. Vernon Neff and Shirley - Mrs. Ernest Neff), 36 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 4 brothers (Calvin, Willis, Clarence, and Raymond), and 6 sisters (Lizzie - Mrs. Homer Miller, Ellen - Mrs. Orva Miller, Edna - Mrs. Emmit Klopfenstein, Ruth - Mrs. Lee Miller, Lena - Mrs. Stanley Plank, and Birdena - Mrs. Freeman Hartman). He was a member of the Shore Church, where funeral services were held April 21, in charge of Orvin H. Hooley, Willard Summers, and Aldine Haarer.
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BURKHOLDER, Marvin LaVerne, son of Harold and Mary (Van Bergen) Burkholder, was born at Brooks Hospital, Jan. 18, 1966; died in his crib at Duchess, Alta., March 10, 1966; aged 1 m. 20 d. Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother (Raymond). Funeral services were held at the home, March 12, with C.J. Ramer officiating; interment in Duchess Cemetery.
COOPRIDER, Irl W., son of T.J. and Lydia (Baker) Cooprider, was born in McPherson Co., Kans., Sept. 18, 1893; died at his home in Hesston, Kans., April 18, 1966; aged 72 y. 7 m. On Oct. 18, 1917, he was married to Lizzie Zimmerman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Donald), 3 grandchildren, one brother (Ross), 2 half brothers (Paul and Reuben), and 2 half sisters (Eva and Orpha - Mrs. Ezra Hershberger). He was a member of the Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held April 20, with Peter B. Wiebe and Jerry Weaver officiating; interment in Pennsylvania Mennonite Cemetery.
DELP, Anna R., daughter of John and Clara (Rickert) Detweiler, was born near Sellersville, Pa., Sept. 18, 1891; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, March 12, 1966; aged 74 y. 5 m. 24 d. On Nov. 6, 1915, she was married to Hiram D. Delp, who died June 7, 1955. Surviving are 5 sons and 5 daughters (Willis, Naomi, Alvin, Wilmer, Jacob, Irene, Anna - Mrs. Wm. Freed, Eva, Mildred - Mrs. Stanley Willover, and Paul Hiram), 29 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Lizzie - Mrs. Preston Alderfer and Edna - Mrs. Irvin Gehman). One son, 2 brothers, and one sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the Rockhill Church, where funeral services were held March 16, in charge of LeRoy Godshall, Merrill Landis, and Ellis Mack.
DELP, Mary H., daughter of Henry and Leah (Horst) Stover, was born at Denbigh, Va., Nov. 3, 1916; died at her home in Waverly, N.Y., April 23, 1966; aged 49 y. 5 m. 20 d. She was married to Oscar L. Delp, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Grace and James) and 4 stepchildren (Willard, Lois - Mrs. Harold Sollenberger, Melvin, and Henry). She was a member of the Union Valley Mennonite Church, near Rome, Pa. A viewing and prayer service were held at Sayre, Pa., April 25. Funeral services were held at the Gingrich Church, Annville, Pa., April 26, in charge of Paul Ebersole and Ivan Leaman.
KAUFMAN, Daniel S., son of Samuel and Rachel Kaufman, was born at Garden City, Mo., March 31, 1896; died at Kalispell, Mont., May --, 1966. On June 9, 1918, he was married to Bessie Hooks, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Grover and Rolland), 3 daughters (Mrs. Ruby Mohn, Mrs. Goldie Spence, and Mrs. Betty Ecker), one sister (Mrs. Florence Donaldson), 3 brothers (John, Les, and Oscar), 13 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Waggener-Campbell Funeral Home, May 4, in charge of D.D. Brenneman and J.G. Hochstetler.
MANN, Delila, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ---- Bontrager, was born at Middlebury, Ind., Oct. 16, 1876; died at the Fair-Moor Nursing Home, Elkhart, Ind., May 6, 1966; aged 89 y. 6 m. 20 d. On March 21, 1906, she was married to Levi Mann, who died Nov. 26, 1927. Surviving are 2 sons (Clifford E. and Lester L.), 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 2 half brothers (Cephas and Fred Bontrager), and 4 half sisters (Mrs. Forrest Robinson, Joanna Bontrager, Mrs. Jacob Grabill, and Mrs. Wilmer Eigsti). She was a member of the Prairie Street Church, where funeral services were held May 9, with Russell Krabill and J.D. Graber officiating.
SCHROCK, Joni T., son of Tobias and Anna (Miller) Schrock, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Oct. 28, 1897; died near Hutchinson, Kans., April 21, 1966; aged 68 y. 5 m. 24 d. On Jan. 1, 1924, he was married to Anna Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lawrence and Ivan), 2 daughters (Edith - Mrs. Donovan Cooprider and Glenna - Mrs. Tom Egli), 9 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Levi, Mose, and Tobe). Two brothers and 3 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Yoder Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Edward Yutzy and Sanford King.
STOLTZFUS, Elmer U., son of Henry U. and Malinda (Stoltzfus) Stoltzfus, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 3, 1881; died at the Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital, April 26, 1966; aged 85 y. 2 m. 23 d. On March 26, 1914, he was married to Ada S. Ranck, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Gladys M., Melvin R., and Elsie - Mrs. J. Wilbur Houser), 8 grandchildren, one sister (Kate A.), and one brother (J. William). One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Paradise Church, where funeral services were held April 29, with Amos W. Weaver and Harold K. Book officiating.
WAGLER, Kora, son of John Henry and Rachel (Yoder) Wagler, was born July 4, 1939; was killed instantly when struck by a train on his way home, March 9, 1966; aged 27 y. 8 m. 5 d. On Feb. 24, 1961, he was married to Amanda Rose Stoll, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, 3 daughters (Cheryl Lynn, Lesa Marlene, and Frances Joan), 2 brothers (Marvin and Willis), one sister (Viola), and grandparents (Mrs. Sarah Wagler and John Yoder). One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Berea Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, with David J. Graber and Tobias Slaubaugh officiating.
WENGERD, Allen S., son of Stephen M. and Elizabeth (Shetler) Wengerd, was born near New Bedford, Ohio, Dec. 14, 1886; died at his home, Berlin Ohio, April 20, 1966; aged 79 y. 4 m. 6 d. On April 22, 1906, he was married to Elizabeth Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Owen, Sherman, and Wilmer), one daughter (Carol Ann - Mrs. Dallas Alberts), 14 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Berlin Church, where funeral services were held April 23, in charge of Paul Hummel and Earl E. Miller.
YODER, Annie, daughter of Peter and Magdalena (Gingerich) Yoder, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Aug. 1, 1883; died at the Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, April 20, 1966; aged 82 y. 8 m. 19 d. On Jan. 27, 1910, she was married to Joseph D. Yoder, who died in 1957. Surviving are 4 daughters and 2 sons (Edna - Mrs. Clarence Swartzendruber, Magdalene - Mrs. Alvin Stoltzfus, Ollie - Mrs. H.C. Page, Leo, Willard, and Edith - Mrs. Darrell Wade), 23 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Mose P.). One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Church, where funeral services were held April 23, with J.Y. Swartzendruber, Robert K. Yoder, and Dean Swartzendruber in charge.
YODER, Rachel Elizabeth, daughter of Orris W. and Doris A. (Lahman) Yoder, was born at Lagrange, Ind., April 28, 1960; died at the Lagrange County Hospital, from a malignancy from which she had suffered for 14 months, April 19, 1966; aged 5 y. 11 m. 22 d. Surviving are her parents, 2 brothers (John Byard and Paul James), one sister (Regina Kaye), grandmother (Ethel Lahman), and great-grandfather (John F. Hostetler). She attended the Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held April 22, with Orvin H. Hooley and Arnold Roth officiating.
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ALDERFER, Daisy, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Cassel, was born at Blooming Glen, Pa., Jan. 1, 1894; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., May 9, 1966; aged 72 y. 4 m. 8 d. On June 6, 1914, she was married to Irwin Alderfer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Walter), one daughter (Esther - Mrs. Irvin Schlosser, Jr.), 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters, and 2 brothers. She was a member of the Rockhill Church, Telford, Pa., where funeral services were held May 12, in charge of Clinton Landis and Merrill Landis.
BOLL, Audrey Lucille, daughter of Warren B. and Margaret (Felpel) Boll, Ephrata, Pa., was born April 6, 1956; died at the St. Christopher Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., March 24, 1966; aged 9 y. 11 m. 18 d. Surviving are her parents, one brother (Dale Edward), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. George Felpel and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Boll). She attended the Stumptown Church, where funeral services were held March 27, with Lloyd M. Eby and John G. Oberholtzer officiating.
LONGENECKER, Elizabeth R., daughter of Abram and Mary (Reist) Mummau, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 14, 1909; died of cancer at the home of her sister, Mrs. John L. Drescher, Columbia Pa., May 9, 1966; aged 56 y. 7 m. 25 d. She was married to Samuel Z. Longenecker, who died in 1947. Surviving are one daughter (Faye - Mrs. Philip Harris) and 9 brothers and sisters (Verna R. - Mrs. Norman W. Grove, Reist R., Mrs. Mary R. Rohrer, Abram R., Jacob R., Anna R. - Mrs. John L. Drescher, Levi R., Paul R., and Martin R.). She was a member of the Elizabethtown Church, where funeral services were held May 12, with Clarence E. Lutz and Walter L. Keener officiating.
MARTIN, Cleason S., was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Feb. 28, 1891; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., May 7, 1966; aged 75 y. 2 m. 7. On Oct. 6, 1915, he was married to Elsie Musselman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Beatrice - Mrs. Walter Brubacher), 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Erb Street Church, Waterloo, Ont., where funeral services were held, with J.B. Martin officiating, assisted by Milton Schwartzentruber.
STOLTZFUS, Emma M., daughter of Amos and Emma (Mast) Stoltzfus, was born in Harvey Co., Kans., Sept. 20, 1885; died at the General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., March 26, 1966; aged 80 y. 6 m. 6 d. On Jan. 15, 1918, she was married to Joseph H. Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ralph and Ivan), 2 daughters (Fern - Mrs. Leroy Umble and Anna - Mrs. Nevin Buckwalter), 14 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. David Byler), and one brother (Amos K.). She was a member of the Millwood Church, where funeral services were held March 29, with Sim Stoltzfus, Noah Hershey, and Reuben Stoltzfus officiating.
STOLTZFUS, Priscilla, daughter of Stephen K. and Catherine (Esch) Mast, was born at Morgantown, Pa., Jan. 17, 1877; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob E. Martin, Harrisonburg, Va., May 3, 1966; aged 89 y. 3 m. 16 d. On Dec. 20, 1900, she was married to John H. Stoltzfus, who died Dec. 25, 1955. Surviving are 7 children (Myra - Mrs. J.A. King, Martha - Mrs. Milford R. Hertzler, Ruth - Mrs. J.J. Hostetter, Walter M., Christian U., Esther - Mrs. Jacob E. Martin, Jr., and Amanda - Mrs. Joe D. Zehr), one sister (Mrs. Lydia Grubb), one brother (Elam), 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. She was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held May 7, with Omar Kurtz and Ira A. Kurtz officiating.
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