Brydge, Oscar R., son of Edward R. and Isabelle (Henderson) Brydge, was born May 27, 1896; died at Waynesboro (Va.) Community Hospital, Feb. 5, 1969; aged 72 y. 8 m. 9 d. Surviving are his wife (Ida Coffey Brydge), 2 sons by a former marriage (Elwood and David), 5 grandchildren, 5 brothers (George, Amos, Paul, Silas, and Vance), and 4 sisters (Bessie Hailey, Viola Tisdale, Edna Willis, and Lonie). He was preceded in death by one son (Emory), who was killed by lightning in 1954. He was a member of the Lynside Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 7, with Truman Brunk, Franklin Weaver, and Judson Baldwin officiating; interment in Riverview Cemetery.
Herr, Barbara H., daughter of George K. and Elizabeth (Harnish) Herr, was born in Lampeter Twp., Pa., Apr. 10, 1890; died at Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 14, 1969; aged 78 y. 9 m. 4 d. Surviving is one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Sonders). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a member of the New Danville Church. Funeral services were held at the Oreville Home, Jan. 17, with J. Paul Graybill, Elmer Hertzler, and Landis Brubaker officiating; interment in New Danville Cemetery.
Martin, Ellen Rebecca and Naomi Ruth, daughters of Ruth (Rodes) and the late John D. Martin, were born at Harrisonburg, Va., Ellen, Sept. 27, 1952, and Naomi, Aug. 28, 1949; died at Charleroi, Pa., in an automobile accident, Jan. 19, 1969; Ellen aged 16 y. 3 m. 23 d., Naomi aged 19 y. 4 m. 22 d. The girls, accompanied by Edith Heatwole, were returning from a weekend visit to Messiah Mennonite Bible School, Carbon Hill, Ohio, when the car which they were driving struck an icy spot, went out of control and into the path of an oncoming car. Surviving besides their mother are 2 sisters (Esther and Edith). They were preceded in death by their father and an infant sister. They were members of the Pike Church. Funeral services were held at the Bank Church, Jan. 22, with John D. Risser, Lloyd S. Horst, Menno S. Brunk, and Byard W. Shank officiating; interment in Pike Mennonite Cemetery.
McMullen, Phoebe, daughter of the late Oliver and Margaret (Lucket) Grooms, was born at Pond Bank, Pa., Aug. 9, 1888; died at Chambersburg, Pa., Jan. 21, 1969; aged 80 y. 5 m. 13 d. She was married to Amos McMullen, who died in 1952. Surviving are 3 brothers (John, Chester, and Frank) and 3 sisters (Virgie, Mrs. James Miley, and Mrs. Harry Kriner). She was a member of the Cedar Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Sellers Funeral Home, Jan. 24, with Adin Diller and Norman Martin officiating; interment in Lebanon Cemetery.
Oswald, Mabel Della, daughter of Edward L. and Fanny (Denton) Hobbs, was born near Martinsville, Mo., July 6, 1908; died at her home in Beaver Crossing, Neb., of a coronary, Feb. 4, 1969; aged 60 y. 5 m. 28 d. On Feb. 3, 1927, she was married to Jacob R. Oswald, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Vesper and Ronald), 4 daughters (Darlene - Mrs. Stanley Troyer, Jeannine - Mrs. Lester Schweitzer, Dorla - Mrs. Tillman Hershberger, and Twila - Mrs. James Roth), 27 grandchildren, one brother (Lawrence), 2 sisters (Mrs. Elsie Bauer and Mrs. Gladys Hamilton). She was a member of the West Fairview Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 6, with Lloyd Burkey and Lee Schlegel officiating.
Rhodes, Sarah Mabel, daughter of Daniel P. and Hettie (Rohrer) Showalter, was born Oct. 18, 1891; died Feb. 6, 1969; aged 77 y. 3 m. 19 d. She was married to Webster C. Rhodes, who survives. Also surviving are 11 children (Mark S., Harry W., Eber A., Edith - Mrs. Owen Showalter, Reuben S., Luke C., Esther - Mrs. Willis Rohrer, John C., Ida - Mrs. Wilbur Rohrer, Neil A., and Norma - Mrs. WIlliam Koogler), 73 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one sister, and 3 brothers. She was a member of the Pleasant View Church, Dayton, Va., where funeral services were held Feb. 8, with Russell Cline, Warren Showalter, and Justus Showalter officiating.
Roeschley, Eli, son of John and Elizabeth (Orendorff) Roeschley, was born at Flanagan, Ill., Apr. 16, 1893; died at St. James Hospital, Pontiac, Ill., Feb. 11, 1969; aged 75 y. 9 m. 26 d. On Dec. 17, 1919, he was married to Emma Beller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Burdell), 3 daughters (Myra - Mrs. Cleland Gunden, Wilma, and Sally - Mrs. Don White), 10 grandchildren, 6 brothers (Noah, Melvin, Roy, Orie, Leo, and Harold), and 2 sisters (Lavina Slagell and Freda). He was a member of the Waldo Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 14, with Edwin J. Stalter officiating.
Shank, Lewis W., son of Charles and Fannie (Weaver) Shank, was born at Harrisonburg, Va., June 17, 1893; died at the Sterling (Ill.) Community Hospital, Jan. 13, 1969; aged 75 y. 6 m. 27 d. On Dec. 31, 1914, he was married to Anna Hartman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Eldon and James L.), 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Effie Sharps, Mrs. Nannie Baily, Mrs. Margaret Appel, and Mary - Mrs. McKinley Beachy), and 3 brothers (Manuel, Samuel, and John). He was a member of the Science Ridge Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 15, with Edwin J. Stalter officiating.
Short, Elizabeth, daughter of Jephtha and Mary (King) Wyse, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio, Oct. 4, 1881; died at Archbold, Ohio, Feb. 8, 1969; aged 87 y. 4 m. 4 d. Surviving are 2 daughters (Otha - Mrs. Lawrence Mahler and Irene - Mrs. Marvin Fether). She was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 10, with Ellis Croyle and P. L. Frey officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Springer, Mary Ellen, daughter of Elias and Elizabeth (Hagey) Landes, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Jan. 29, 1895; died in West Rockhill Twp., Pa., of a heart condition, Feb. 2, 1969; aged 74 y. 4 d. She was married to Clifford Springer, who died Sept. 24, 1961. Surviving are 6 children (Howard, Lizzie Etta - Mrs. Melvin Alderfer, Jacob, Mattie - Mrs. Dayton C. Landis, Cyrus, and Alice Heavener), 5 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Preceding her in death were one son (Kenneth) and one daughter (Evelyn). She was a member of the Towamencin Church. Funeral services were held at the Eastern Mennonite Home, Feb. 6, with Ellis L. Mack and Martin Anders officiating; interment in Towamencin Mennonite Cemetery.
Yoder, Trennis, son of Henry and Sarah (Miller) Yoder, was born at Morocco, Ind., Dec. 9, 1879; died at Sarasota, Fla., Nursing Home, Feb. 11, 1969; aged 89 y. 2 m. 2 d. In 1901 he was married to Mary Schwartz, who died in 1958. Surviving are 8 children (Christ, Sylvia, Sarah, Andy, Henry, Trennis, Ernie, and Mary), 27 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Savilla and Rose). Funeral services were held at the Oetting Funeral Home, Harlan, Ind., with Martin Brandenberger officiating; interment in Leo Cemetery.
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Becker, Charles, son of Louis and Rebecca (Shook) Becker, was born at Canal Fulton, Ohio, Aug. 9, 1876; died at the Shady Lawn Rest Home, Dalton, Ohio, Feb. 9, 1969; aged 92 y. 6 m. On July 30, 1940, he was married to Elizabeth Leidig Stewart, who died Sept. 18, 1956. Surviving are 4 children (Ruth - Mrs. Ward Bechtel, Anna - Mrs. John Holderman, Frances - Mrs. PerLee Hartman, and Perry), 3 stepchildren (Irvin Stewart, Mrs. Lloyd Moore, and Mrs. Cora McCartney), 28 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was a member of the Orrville Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 11, with A. J. Metzler officiating; interment in Pleasant View Cemetery.
Eichelberger, John Eldon, son of Joel V. and Katie (Lauber) Eichelberger, was born at Strang, Neb., Apr. 4, 1927; died at Denver, Colo., from diabetes, Feb. 12, 1969; aged 41 y. 10 m. 8 d. On Sept. 5, 1952, he was married to Leta M. Oyer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Douglas John and Cynthia Marie), 4 sisters (Florence Lichti, Grace Schroeder, Lois Regier, and Ila), and 3 brothers (Roy V., Clayton L., and Wilbur). He was a member of the Glennon Heights Church. Funeral services were held at the Berkeley Park Chapel, Howard, Colo., Feb. 15, with Edward J. Miller officiating; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Gehman, John G., son of the late Abraham and Annie (Good) Gehman, was born at Bally, Pa., Apr. 14, 1875; died at his home in Quakertown, Pa., of diabetes and a weakened heart, Jan. 20, 1969; aged 93 y. 9 m. 6 d. He was married to Mary B. Landis, who died Oct. __, 1951, and to Nora Gross Gehman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Minerva - Mrs. Elleston O. Gehman and Edith Helen - Mrs. James Martin), 12 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was ordained minister in 1919, and served the Swamp Church until retirement in 1961. Funeral services were in charge of Winfield Ruth and Norman Yoder; interment in Swamp Old Mennonite Cemetery.
Gingerich, Lydia, daughter of Simon and Mary (Kipfer) Lehman, was born at New Bremen, N.Y., Mar. 29, 1876; died at the Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, N.Y., Feb. 4, 1969; aged 92 y. 10 m. 6 d. On Nov. 27, 1902, she was married to Jacob Gingerich, who died Aug. 9, 1942. Surviving are 3 daughters (Vera - Mrs. Eli Erb, Esther - Mrs. Levi Schrag, and Mrs. Irene Moshier), 2 sons (Andrew and Harvey), 23 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Mary Yousey). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Simon and Allen). She was a member of the Lowville Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 6, with Richard Zehr and Elias Zehr officiating.
Good, Irvin, son of the late Christopher and Rachel (Lehman) Good, was born in Page Co., Iowa, June 10, 1887; died at his home at Elida, Ohio, of cancer, Feb. 12, 1969; aged 81 y. 8 m. 2 d. On Jan. 7, 1914, he was married to Lillie Wilkins, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Otis, Albert, George, and Leroy), 3 daughters (Rosella - Mrs. Ben Charles, Alverta - Mrs. Laverne Good, and Nettie - Mrs. Harry Burtchin, Jr.), 23 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Jesse). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters. He was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 15, with Walter Smeltzer and Richard Martin officiating; interment in Salem Cemetery.
Good, Laura, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Noah Shantz, was born near Haysville, Ont., Dec. 22, 1883; died at the Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, Ont., Feb. 11, 1969; aged 85 y. 1 m. 20 d. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands (Tobias Shantz in 1944, and Jeremiah Good in 1963). Surviving are 2 brothers (Walter C. and Stauffer C.) and one sister (Marian - Mrs. R. S. Steiner). She was a member of the Erb Street Church, where funeral services were held, with Milton Schwartzentruber and J. B. Martin officiating.
Gordon, James Edward, son of Harold and Eileen (Bender) Gordon, was born at Brantford, Ont., Jan. 5, 1969; died at Toronto, Ont., of a deformity from birth, Feb. 19, 1969; aged 1 m. 14 d. Surviving besides his parents are one brother (Wesley), one sister (Susan), and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Bender and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gordon). Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church, Feb. 20, with Newton L. Gingrich officiating.
Kreider, Ford, son of Arthur and Elizabeth (Shoup) Kreider, ws born at Wadsworth, Ohio, Oct. 23, 1913; died at City Hospital, Alliance, Ohio, Jan. 19, 1969; aged 55 y. 2 m. 27 d. On July 2, 1938, he was married to M. Pauline Mishler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Philip R., Fred A., and Chester T.), one daughter (Romona - Mrs. Ivan Beyeler), his father, one brother (Harold), and one sister (Mrs. Paul Rohrer). He was preceded in death by his mother on Dec. 24, 1965. He was a member of the Bethel Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 22, with Aden Yoder and Stanford Mumaw officiating.
Lesher, Esther F., daughter of the late Daniel and Annie (Frey) Lesher, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., Aug. 29, 1893; died at the Menno Haven Nursing Home, Feb. 3, 1969; aged 75 y. 5 m. 6 d. She was a member of the Chambersburg Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 8, with J. Irvin Lehman, Harold Hunsecker, and Omar Martin officiating.
Minninger, Sallie, daughter of the late Valentine and Eliza Schlosser, was born in Towamencin Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa., Feb. 26, 1884; died Dec. 17, 1968; aged 84 y. 9 m. 21 d. In 1908, she was married to Henry Minninger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Gertrude - Mrs. Warren Zeigler, Margaret - Mrs. Samuel Bucher, and Joseph). She was a member of the Towamencin Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 22, with Ellis Mack and Harold Fly officiating.
Oberholtzer, Jacob S., son of the late Henry H. and Suzanna (Stauffer) Oberholtzer, was born in Lincoln, Pa., Nov. 11, 1878; died at the Oreville Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 4, 1969; aged 90 y. 2 m. 23 d. He was married to Annie G. Martin, who died in 1930. Surviving are one daughter (Vera - Mrs. Elmer W. Dillman), one son (Harold M.), 6 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Hess Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 7, with Raymond Bucher and Elmer Hertzler officiating.
Rittenhouse, Henry B., son of the late Daniel R. and Joanna (Bowers) Rittenhouse, was born in Towamencin Twp., Pa., Apr. 30, 1880; died at the Rockhill Mennonite Home, Sellersville, Pa., of bronchopneumonia, Feb. 12, 1969; aged 88 y. 9 m. 13 d. He was married to Annie Moyer Cressman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 stepchildren (Mrs. Paul S. Nyce, Norman M. Cressman, Laaden M. Cressman, and W. Ray Cressman) and 19 stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife (Martha Moyer Rittenhouse) in May 1943, and by one son (Stayton). He was a member of the Souderton Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 15, with Richard C. Detweiler and Russell B. Musselman officiating.
Roggie, Reuben W., son of Andrew and Anna (Widrich) Roggie, was born at Croghan, N.Y., Mar. 11, 1901; died at Lowville, N.Y., in a car-tractor accident, Jan. 23, 1969; aged 67 y. 10 m. 12 d. On Dec. 15, 1927, he was married to Verna Yousey, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Donald), 3 daughters (Clara - Mrs. Lloyd Roes, Helen - Mrs. Elton Roggie, and Gladys), 17 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Rosella - Mrs. Elmer Lehman, Anna - Mrs. Jacob Wagler, Esther - Mrs. Reuben Moshier, and Mollie), and 3 brothers (John, Elmer, and Irvin). He was preceded in death by one son (Allan). He was a member of the Lowville Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 26, with Joe Nafziger, Richard Zehr, and Elias Zehr officiating.
Roth, Lydia, daughter of Christian and Lena (Steiman) Orendorff, was born in Flanagan, Ill., Feb. 12, 1884; died at Wayland, Iowa, of a stroke, Feb. 17, 1969; aged 85 y. 5 d. On Dec. 2, 1903, she was married to Peter J. Roth, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Gladys - Mrs. Henry Widmer), 4 sons (Milton, Lloyd, Orval, and Allen), 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one brother (John), and 2 sisters (Ameliea Conrad and Alice Gingerich). She was preceded in death by 2 children (Alma and Clarence), 2 grandsons, 2 great-granddaughters, and 2 brothers (Daniel and Sammy). She was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 19, with Vernon S. Gerig and Walter Neufeld officiating.
Snider, Luella, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Eby, was born at Bridgeport, Ont., Oct. 14, 1884; died Feb. 2, 1969; aged 84 y. 3 m. 19 d. On Jan. 16, 1907, she was married to Edgar Snider, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Sanford and Maurice), 2 daughters (Mildred - Mrs. Walter Byer and Mabel), 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Alpheus), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Beulah Shantz and Vera - Mrs. Isaac Hurst). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 4 sisters. She was a member of the Erb Street Church, where funeral services were held, with Milton Schwartzentruber and J. B. Martin officiating.
Snider, Soloma, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elias Shantz, was born Mar. 27, 1896; died at the South Waterloo Hospital, Galt, Ont., Jan. 7, 1969; aged 72 y. 9 m. 11 d. On Sept. 18, 1918, she was married to Roy Snider, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Donald, Murray, and Edward), 13 grandchildren, one brother (Irvin), and 3 sisters (Viola - Mrs. Samuel Cressman, Mrs. Seleda Weber, and Mrs. Edna Kraft). She was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 2 brothers. She was a member of the Weber Church, Strasburg, Ont. Funeral services were in charge of J. B. Martin.
Snyder, Veronica, was born Dec. 15, 1878; died at the Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, Ont., Jan. 7, 1969; aged 90 y. 23 d. She was married to Noah Snyder, who died June 24, 1952. Surviving are 2 sons (Melvin and Etra), one daughter (Reta - Mrs. Arnold Shantz), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Herman). Funeral services were held at Erb Street Church, with Milton Schartzentruber and J. B. Martin officiating.
Wanner, Samuel Z., son of John and Mary (Zimmerman) Wanner, was born at East Earl, Pa., Oct. 23, 1900; died at his home, Manheim, Pa., Nov. 8, 1968; aged 68 y. 16 d. He was married to Elizabeth Greenawalt, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Marion LaRue - Mrs. James W. Miller, Marlene - Mrs. Robert J. Ober, and Jay Marvin), 12 grandchildren, one sister (Mabel - Mrs. Abram Landis), and one brother (Walter Z.). He was a member of the Landis Valley Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 11, with Elam W. Stauffer and Ellis Leaman officiating.
Weldy, Ella, daughter of George and Lena (Kehr) Brenneman, was born in Putnam Co., Ohio, Sept. 18, 1885; died at the Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital, Feb. 12, 1969; aged 83 y. 4 m. 25 d. On Oct. 30, 1904, she was married to Timothy Weldy, who died Dec. 22, 1964. Surviving are 3 sons (Floyd, Robert, and Francis), 3 daughters (Orpha - Mrs. Harvey Weaver, Florence - Mrs. John J. Miller, and Maxine - Mrs. Clyde Hershberger), 30 grandchildren, and 41 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Mrs. Rubedean Hochstetler). She was a member of the North Main Street Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 15, with Norman Lyndaker and Homer North officiating; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
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Buerge, Annie, daughter of Robert and Mary Ellen Willan,, was born in Dalton, England, Mar. 25, 1891; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kans., Feb. 18, 1969; aged 77 y. 10 m. 23 d. She was married to Frank Buerge, who died in 1960. Surviving are 4 sons (Robert, Eugene, Paul, and Orville), 10 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Sycamore Grove Church, Garden City, Mo., where funeral services were held Feb. 20, with James Christophel officiating; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.
Hershberger, Ina I.,daughter of Nicholas and Esta (Reschley) Roth, was born at Wayland, Iowa, Mar. 5, 1910; died at Tangent, Ore., of cancer, Feb. 7, 1969; aged 58 y. 11 m. 2 d. On Dec. 1, 1935, she was married to Jonas Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Verna - Mrs. Ajmer Singh), stepmother (Mrs. Katherine Roth), and 2 sisters (Anna - Mrs. Melvin Schrock and Rachel - Mrs. Dan Stutzman). She was a member of the Tangent Church. Funeral services wree held at the Fairview Church, Feb. 11, with Victor Kropf and Merle Stutzman officiating.
Kauffmann, Aaron, son of Christian and Barbara (Nafziger) Kauffmann, was born at Minier, Ill, Aug. 1, 1886; died at the Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Eureka, Ill., Feb. 6, 1969; aged 82 y. 6 m. 5 d. On Jan. 1, 1908, he was married to Magdalena Birky, who died Feb. --, 1965. Surviving are 7 children (Pearl, Erma - Mrs. Mark Hanks, Gladys, Mrs. Wayne Miller, Melvin, Russell, and Dale), one brother (John K.), and 6 sisters (Katie, Bertha, Mrs. Lydia Showalter, Mrs. Ella Sommers, Mrs. Emma Springer, and Mrs. Anna Litwiller). He was a member of the Newcastle Bible Church. Funeral services were held at the Hopedale Church, Feb. 9, with Ivan Kauffmann officiating.
Knechtel, Douglas Henry, son of Russell and Arletha (Yancey) Knechtel, was born at Lowville, N.Y., Dec. 9, 1947; died at Venice, Fla., in an auto accident, Dec. 21, 1968; aged 21 y. 12 d. He was serving his I-W term in the Venice Hospital. Surviving in addition to his parents are one brother (Wilson) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Angeline Zehr and Mrs. Fern Yoder). He was a member of the Bay Shore Church, where funeral services were held Dec. 24, with Nelson Kanagy officiating; interment in Palms Memorial Park.
Landis, Daniel R., son of Daniel and Catherine (Ruth) Landis, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Feb. 11, 1876; died at the home of his daughter Emma, Feb. 22, 1969; aged 93 y. 11 d. On May 8, 1897, he was married to Katie B. Johnson, who died Sept. 13, 1963. Surviving are 2 daughters (Emma - Mrs. Benjamin Metz and Alice - Mrs. Willard Detweiler), 2 sons (Linford J. and Daniel J.), 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, one sister (Sallie), and one brother (Elias R.). He was preceded in death by one daughter and one son. He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 26, with Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey officiating.
Martin, Henry W., son of Jonas N. and Catherine (Weaver) Martin, ws born in Elkhart Co., Ind., May 7, 1877; died Feb. 20, 1969; aged 91 y. 9 m. 13 d. On Oct. 12, 1899, he was married to Emma Davidhizar, who died Feb. 27, 1914. On Oct. 17, 1914, he was married to Elsie E. Culp, who died Jan. 20, 1943. On Feb. 26, 1944, he was married to Martha Culp Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Ellis, Nellie - Mrs. Joe Brown, Mrs. Ella Metzler, Raymond, La Mer, Marie - Mrs. Leonard Lehman, Emogene - Mrs. Albert Enck, and Harold), 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters. He was a member of the Prairie Street Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 23, with D. A. Yoder and Russell Krabill officiating; interment in Olive Cemetery.
Mast, Elijah E., son of Emanuel and Clara (Troyer) Mast, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Jan. 31, 1894; died of heart trouble, Jan. 19, 1969; aged 74 y. 11 m. 19 d. On Feb. 8, 1914, he was married to Ella Good, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Robert, Ralph, Kenneth, Leonard, Wayne, Miriam - Mrs. Joseph Horner, and Maxine - Mrs. Emery Bontrager), one foster son (Harry Frey), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Pearl Hochstetler and Mable - Mrs. Christ Baker). He was preceded in death by one daughter. He was a member of the Howard-Miami Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 22, with Harold Mast, Anson G. Horner, and Emanuel Hochstedler officiating; interment in Mast Cemetery.
Neuschwander, Barbara Ann, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Eicher) Roth, was born at Milford, Neb., Mar. 3, 1882; died at Albany, Ore., of cancer, Feb. 20, 1969; aged 86 y. 11 m. 17 d. On Aug. 11, 1902, she was married to Levi Neuschwander, who died Feb. 15, 1961. Surviving are 7 children (Mabel Schlegel, Arthur F., Edith Tellefson, Edward J., Herschel P., Lester R., and Berniece Walkup), 28 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one brother (Frank E.). She was a member of the Albany Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 24, with David W. Mann and Wilbert Nafziger officiating; interment in Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens.
Oswald, Lois Helen, daughter of Joseph and Velma (Kuhns) Hoffman, was born near Thurman, Colo., July 30, 1925; died at University Hospital, Minnneapolis, Minn., Feb. 3, 1969; aged 43 y. 6 m. 4 d. On Aug. 26, 1945, she was married to Dale W. Oswald, who survives. Also surviving are 8 sons (Dale, Jr., Jerry, Gordon, Patrick, Harland, Larry, Thomas, and Timothy), 3 daughters (Shirley - Mrs. Stanley Birky, Judith, and Kathleen), 2 grandchildren, her father, and one sister (Verda - Mrs. James Erb). She was a member of the Lake Region Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 6, with Glen I. Birky and Elmer Hershberger officiating.
Ritchie, Elmer Strike, son of Levi and Mary (Ratlief) Ritchie, was born at Ft. Seybert, W. Va., Aug. 10, 1902; died at Staunton, Va., Feb. 14, 1969; aged 66 y. 6 m. 4 d. On Sept.12, 1920, he was married to Sadie Caplinger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Carl and Donald), 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna Mohn and Mrs. Palmie Caplinger), and 2 brothers (Melvin and Scott). He was preceded in death by one son, one brother, and 4 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Brown Funeral Home, Franklin, W. Va., Feb. 18, with Jacob Martin and Earl Delp officiating; interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Roth, Melinda, daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Jutzi) Roth, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Dec. 16, 1901; died at Ailsa Craig, Ont., of a heart attack, Nov. 7, 1968; aged 66 y. 10 m. 22 d. On Feb. 22, 1922, she was married to Jacob Roth, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Stanley and Clayton), 2 daughters (Alice - Mrs. Nick Szydlowski and Esther - Mrs. Ron Wilton), 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Allan and Gordon), and 2 sisters (Lydian - Mrs. Ed Bast and Marion - Mrs. Omer Baechler). She was a member of the Nairn Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 9, with Henry Yantzi and Wilfred Schlegel officiating.
Shank, Charles Lewis, son of Lewis Henry and Mary (Wenger) Shank, was born at Leeton, Mo., May 22, 1886; died at Goshen, Ind., Feb. 19, 1969; aged 82 y. 8 m. 28 d. On July 4, 1914, he was married to Crissie C. Yoder, who died Oct. 12, 1929. On Jan. 28, 1939, he was married to Lydia Frances Shenk, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Fapul Y.,, Mary - Mrs. Ernest W. Lehman, Ernest C., David A., Esther M., Lois - Mrs. Glenn E. Musselman, and Mary Kay - Mrs. Howard Snider), 19 grandchildren, one sister (Rose - Mrs. Earl Buckwalter), one brother (J. W. Shank), and one stepsister (Mrs. Lydia Burkhard). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Ruth) in 1935, and one son (John) in 1917. He served as a missionary to India from 1915 to 1919. He was a member of the Goshen College Church, where funeral services were held feb. 21, with John Mosemann, Robert Detweiler, and J. N. Smucker officiating; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.
Short, Christie H., son of Harmon and Lydia (Beck) Short, was born near Archbold, Ohio, May 14, 1905; died at Archbold, of a heart attack, Feb. 17, 1969; aged 63 y. 9 m. 3 d. On Feb. 17, 1927, he was married to Almeda Grieser, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Donald D. and Darlene - Mrs. Walter Polasek), one brother (Glenferd D.), and 3 sisters (Alta - Mrs. Nelson Grieser, Bertha - Mrs. Harvey Frey, and Letha - Mrs. Lester Richer. He was a member of the Zion Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 20, with P. L. Frey and Ellis Croyle officiating; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Souder, Menno B., son of Christian and Lizzie (Bergey) Souder, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Mar. 7, 1892; died at the Grand View Hospital, Selllersville, Pa., of pneumonia, Feb. 14, 1969; aged 76 y. 11 m. 7 d. On Aug. 24, 1912, he was married to Esther Clemmer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Naomi - Mrs. Floyd Hackman and Emma), one granddaughter, one foster grandson, 3 sisters (Mrs. Alice Gehman, Mrs. Elias Erb, and Mrs. Horace Bergey), and 2 brothers (Elvin B. and Wilmer B.). On Oct. 22, 1914, he was ordained to the ministry and served the Franconia congregation. He was assistant secretary of conerence for 24 years. He was a member of the Franconia Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 17, with Arthur Roth, Leroy Godshall, and Curtis Bergey officiting.
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Beachy, Pauline Bender, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Dec. 29, 1909; died at Wilmington (Del.) Medical Center, Feb. 22, 1969; aged 59 y. 1 m. 24 d. Surviving are her husband, Alvin D. Beachy, 8 children (Vivian, Nevin, Willard, Grace - Mrs. Harvey Mast, Lester, Leonard, Beatrice, and Donna), 16 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Amelia - Mrs. Eli Swartzentruber, Savannah - Mrs. Milton Swartzentruber, Nanna - Mrs. Laban Swartzentruber, and Mrs. Lucy Schrock), 2 brothers (Nevin and Earl), and 2 foster brothers (John Embleton and William Welfley). She was preceded in death by one sister (Savilla - Mrs. David Yoder). Funeral services were held at Greenwood Church, with Millard A. Benner and Alvin Mast officiating.
Bender, Magdalena, daughter of the late John E. and Rachael (Oesch) Gingerich, was born at Blake, Ont., Oct. 18, 1887; died at Coutts Pavilion, Freeport, Ont., Feb. 19, 1969; aged 81 y. 4 m. 1 d. On Dec. 9, 1909, she was married to Aaron Bender, who died June 13, 1966. Surviving are 3 sons (Marcus, Earl, and Edmund), one daughter (Verna - Mrs. Aden Snyder), one foster son (Frederick Bricker), 21 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Peter and Enos), and one sister (Mrs. Annie Sittler). She was preceded in death by one son and one brother. She was a member of Maple View and Crosshill churches. Funeral services were held at Maple View, Feb. 23, with Ervin Erb and Steve Gerber officiating.
Erb, Mary, daughter of the late Daniel H. and Barbara (Gascho) Steinman, was born near Baden, Ont., Sept. 21, 1895; died at Wellesley, Ont., Feb. 21, 1969; aged 73 y. 5 m. On Mar. 10, 1918, she was married to Moses O. Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Alvin, Milton, and Harold), 3 daughters (Leona - Mrs. Earl Paddington, Eva - Mrs. Milton Kuepfer, and Wilma - Mrs. Norman Kuepfer), 21 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Daniel and David), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Nancy Leis and Barbara). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 24, with Ervin Erb and Alvin Leis officiating.
Klassen, John, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Klassen, was born in South Russia; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 28, 1969; aged 59 y. In 1931, he was married to Almeda Wagler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Walter and Clifford), 4 daughters (Elaine - Mrs. Robert Swartz, Elsie - Mrs. Willard Horst, Audrey - Mrs. John Herlick, and Marlene), one brother (David), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Anna Rempel, Marie - Mrs. Jacob Dick, Elizabeth, and Kay - Mrs. Percy Becker). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 3, with Robert Johnson and J. B. Martin officiating; interment in Memory Gardens.
Lebold, Emma, daughter of the late Daniel and Catherine (Streicher) Lebold, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Dec. 19, 1902; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 20, 1969; aged 66 y. 2 m. 1 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (Samuel and Allan) and 5 sisters (Nancy - Mrs. David L. Erb, Beana - Mrs. Elmer Steinman, Catherine - Mrs. Christian Albrecht, Edna - Mrs. Norman Zehr, and Erma - Mrs. Ervin Erb). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers in infancy and one brother (William) in 1958. She was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 22, with Alvin Leis and Chris O. Erb officiating.
Reist, Cora S., daughter of the late Isaac H. and Emma (Steffy) Wenger, was born in Martindale, Pa., Aug. 19, 1906; died at Ephrata (Pa.) Community Hospital, Feb. 10, 1969; aged 62 y. 5 m. 22 d. On July 10, 1927, she was married to Irvin A. Reist, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Anna Mae - Mrs. Carl I. Musser and Ruth Ann - Mrs. Kenneth W. Bensing), 2 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Jennie - Mrs. Michael N. Wenger, Irene - Mrs. Ray Andes, and Ruth - Mrs. Paul S. Weber). Funeral services were held at the Hinkletown Church, Feb. 13, with Alvin G. Martin and Warren S. Good officiating; interment in Martindale (Brick) Mennonite Cemetery.
Ropp, Anna M., daughter of Jesse and Emma Smucker, was born at Goshen, Ind., Apr. 19, 1909; died at Goshen, Ind., of a heart attack, Dec. 1, 1968; aged 59 y. 7 m. 12 d. On May 30, 1937, she was married to William Ropp, who survives. Also surviving ae 3 children (Emerson, Leonard, and Bonnie - Mrs. Robert Landis), 2 brothers (Silas and Paul), and 3 sisters (Hazel - Mrs. Paton Yoder, Mrs. Edith Whipstock, and Ruth - Mrs. Ora C. Yoder). She was a member of the Waterford Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Dec. 5, with Elmo Steiner officiating, assisted by Donald L. Moody and Steven Yoder; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.
Roth, Nickolas S., son of the late Nicholas K. and Mary (Steinman) Roth, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Dec. 31, 1887; died at New Hamburg, Ont., Feb. 17, 1969; aged 81 y. 1 m. 17 d. On Jan. __, 1915, he was married to Leah Lichti, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Silvin, Henry, Nelson, and Freeman), 2 daughters (Luella - Mrs. Lloyd Zehr and Nelda - Mrs. Jack Watson), 25 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Edwin). He was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 20, with Emanuel Steinman, Curtis Cressman, and Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating.
Showalter, Wilda Beulah, daughter of the late William P. and Bettie (Ritchie) Swartz, was born at Dayton, Va., Sept. 28 1892; died at the Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Feb. 24, 1969; aged 76 y. 4 m. 27 d. On Sept. 19, 1944, she was married to Peter S. Showalter, who died Aug. 10, 1962. Surviving are 2 stepsons (Hubert D. and Roy S. Showalter), 12 grandchildren, and one half brother (William P. Swartz, Jr.). She was a member of the Weavers Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 26, with Mahlon Blosser and Dewitt Heatwole officiating.
Wert, Daniel D., Sr., son of the late Joseph and Minnie (Seiber) Wert, was born at East Salem, Pa., Mar. 13, 1904; died at his place of employment, Mennonite Information Center, Lancaster, Pa., of a heart attack, Feb. 6, 1969; aged 64 y. 10 m. 23 d. On Sept. 15, 1928, he was married to Esther M. Umberger, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Nancy - Mrs. David Augsberger, Daniel D., Robert K., Lois M., and James R.), 3 grandchildren, 4 brothers, and 5 sisters. He was a member and pastor of the Gingrich Church, Lebanon, Pa. He had served the Gingrich congregation since his ordination in 1934. Funeral services were held at the Gingrich Church, Feb. 9, with Glenn Sell, J. Roy Graybill, and David Thomas officiating.
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