Gospel Herald Obituaries - May, 1969

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 18 - May 6, 1969 - pages 419, 420

Birky, Magdalena, daughter of Eli and Magdalena (Lehman) Kauffman, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Apr. 5, 1870; died at the Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Mar. 25, 1969; aged 98 y. 11 m. 20 d. On Dec. 8, 1895, she was married to Christian Birky, who died Sept. 4, 1947. Surviving are 7 children (Harry, Eli, Ida - Mrs. Arnt Fosbeck, Walter, Catherine - Mrs. Walter Nissen, Mary - Mrs. Edwin Bender, and Mrs. Blanche Williams), 21 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and one brother (Menno). She was preceded in death by 3 sons (Francis, William, and an infant), 3 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 27, with Dean Swartzendruber and John Y. Swartzendruber officiating.

Gable, Elizabeth, daughter of the late Henry P. and Catherine (Imhoff) Gable, was born in Chester Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, Mar. 20, 1886; died Jan. 23, 1969; aged 82 y. 10 m. 3 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (John and William). A sister (Lavina), with whom she shared her home for many years, died Nov. 25, 1968. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers (Christian and Henry). She was a member of the Chester Church. Funeral services were held at the Pim Funeral Home, Jan. 25, with Carl J. Good and Harvey Weaver officiating; interment in Chester Mennonite Cemetery.

Gable, Lavina, daughter of the late Henry P. and Catherine (Imhoff) Gable, was born in Chester Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, July 28, 1897; died Nov. 25, 1968; aged 71 y. 3 m. 27 d. Surviving are 2 brothers (John and William). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Christian and Henry). She was a member of the Chester Church. Funeral services were held at the Pim Funeral Home, Nov. 27, with Carl J. Good and Harvey Weaver officiating; interment in Chester Mennonite Cemetery.

Detwiler, Lawrence (Larry), son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Detwiler, was born at Kingston, Md., Jan. 23, 1931; died in a plane crash on the West Spanish Peak, near Walsenburg, Colo., Mar. 22, 1969; aged 38 y. 1 m. 27 d. On Dec. 30, 1958, he was married to Joan Faul, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Doris and Betty), and one brother (Marvin). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Denver, Colo. Funeral services were held at the Moore Mortuary, Apr. 2; interment in Fairmount Cemetery.

Holtzworth, Albert, son of John and Lydia (Ringler) Holtzworth, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., Sept. 26, 1885; died at the K-W Hospital, Mar. 15, 1969; aged 83 y. 5 m. 17 d. On Apr. 3, 1912, he was married to Mary Anne Knarr, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold and Carl), 3 daughters (Seleda - Mrs. Julius Wagenknecht, Alberta - Mrs. Clayton Oesch, and Lydia - Mrs. Irvin Weber), 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Edna Assmussen and Mrs. Annie Holst). He was preceded in death by one son (Elmer), one sister (Mrs. Elizabeth Ruefer), and one brother (Norman). He was a member of the Latschar Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 18, with Gordon Bauman officiating, assisted by Don Wenger; interment in Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery.

Litwiller, Alma, daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Birky) Litwiller, was born in Kansas, Oct. 10, 1893; died at the Hopedale Medical Complex, of cancer, Apr. 11, 1969; aged 75 y. 6 m. 1 d. Surviving are 3 brothers (William, Roy, and Emery) and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers. She was a member of the Hopedale Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 14, with Ivan Kauffmann officiating.

Nice, Vivian Carol, daughter of Cecil D. and Mary (Yoder) Nice, was born at Morrison, Ill., Mar. 1, 1947; died at Harrisonburg, Va., of drowning, Feb. 21, 1969; aged 21 y. 11 m. 20 d. She was a senior at Eastern Mennonite College. Surviving in addition to her parents are 4 brothers (Harvey, Steven, Eldon, and Michael), 2 sisters (Elaine and Dolores), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Abner Nice), and maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. H. Yoder). She was a member of the Morrison Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 27, with Daniel Smucker, Aaron Nice, and Paul Guengerich officiating.

Shirk, Paul E., son of the late John J. and Lena (Lichty) Shirk, was born in Blue Ball, Pa., Sept. 5, 1906; died at Duke Convalescent Home, Lancaster, Pa., of a brain tumor, Feb. 24, 1969; aged 62 y. 5 m. 19 d. On Nov. 24, 1927, he was married to Bertha M. Denlinger, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Mary - Mrs. Isaac Frederick, Betty - Mrs. Jesse Byler, Lois - Mrs. Clair Hollinger, Norman, and Kenneth) and 14 grandchildren. He was a member of the Welsh Mountain Church. Funeral services were held at the Paradise Church, with Ira J. Buckwalter, Clayton Leaman, and Clair Eby officiating.

Steinman, Joseph, son of Joseph and Mary (Zehr) Steinman, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Mar. 19, 1883; died at the Stratford General Hospital, Apr. 14, 1969; aged 86 y. 1 m. 5 d. On Nov. 27, 1913, he was married to Magdalena Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Florence - Mrs. Reuben Kennel and Adeline), one brother (Ezra), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Mattie Albrecht, Mrs. Katie Moshier, and Mary). He was a member of the Hillcrest Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church, Apr. 17, with Mahlon Bender, Gerald Swartzentruber, and Henry Yantzi officiating.

Wyse, Clara Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Lena (Guth) Roth, was born at Milford, Neb., Nov. 25, 1902; died at the Memorial Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Apr. 12, 1969; aged 66 y. 4 m. 18 d. On June 4, 1924, she was married to Leonard Wyse, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Max), 2 granddaughters, 4 brothers (Amos, Alvin, Arthur, and Lester), and one sister (Sadie - Mrs. Ezra Hochstetler). She was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 14, with Vernon S. Gerig and Robert Hartzler officiating.

Yoder, Mary M., daughter of Solomon and Nancy (Kauffman) Zook, was born at Allensville, Pa., May 2 1888; died at Mifflintown, Pa., Apr. 5, 1969; aged 80 y. 11 m. 3 d. On July 20, 1911, she was married to Reuben K. Yoder, who died in 1958. Surviving are 7 children (Arvilla - Mrs. Trennis King, Elmer, Elton, Merle, Pauline - Mrs. Paul King, Mrs. Lola Goss, and Lucille - Mrs. Robert Gotwals). She was a member of the Maple Grove Church. Funeral services were held at the Baggus Funeral Home, Belleville, Pa., Apr. 8, with Waldo E. Miller officiating; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Yoder, Warren Detweiler, son of Jacob and Annie (Detweiler) Yoder, was born in Hilltown Twp., Bucks Co., Pa., Dec. 5, 1890; died at the Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., of leukemia, Apr. 11, 1969; aged 78 y. 4 m. 6 d. On June 14, 1913, he was married to Edith Landis Alderfer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Harold and Kathryn Ziegler), 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Leah Benner). He was a member of the Blooming Glen Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 15, with Linwood Detweiler and David F. Derstine, Jr., officiating.

Zimmerman, Lydia, daughter of Samuel S. and Rebecca (Weaver) Wenger, was born in St. Joseph Co., Ind., Sept. 8, 1881; died Feb. 4, 1969; aged 87 y. 4 m. 27 d. On Feb. 18, 1902, she was married to Eli N. Zimmerman, who died Mar. 4, 1952. Surviving are 4 children (Phares, Annetta - Mrs. Carl Good, Edwin, and Maynard), 27 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Mary Ressler), and 2 brothers (Enos and Phares). She was preceded in death by one son (John). She was a member of the Yellow Creek Wisler Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 7, with Paul Hoover, Leonard Martin, and James Ramer officiating.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 19 - May 13, 1969 - pages 443, 444

Buschert, Ruth, daughter of Noah and the late Mary Dettweiler, was born at Brutus, Mich., Apr. 19, 1908; died at the Holy Cross Hospital, Calgary, Alta, Apr. 15, 1969; aged 60 y. 11 m. 27 d. On Mar. 8, 1931, she was married to Earl Buschert, who died Oct. 10, 1966. Surviving besides her father are 4 daughters and 4 sons (Rhoda, Glen, Elaine - Mrs. Donald Gage, Cecil, Florence, Sharon, Merle, and Lowell), 2 grandchildren, 4 sisters and 3 brothers (Edna - Mrs. Paul Mellinger, Alice - Mrs. ---- Zellers, Dorcas - Mrs. Elmer Boshart, Paul, Mahlon, Elmer, and Laura - Mrs. Al Conway). She was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Rheta and Janet). She was a member of the West Zion Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 18, with Linford Hackman and Stanley Shantz officiating.

Byler, Elma M., daughter of Albert and Amanda (Burkholder) Hartzler, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, May 18, 1897; died very unexpectedly of an apparent stroke at her home, Wooster, Ohio, Apr. 17, 1969; aged 71 y. 10 m. 30 d. On Nov. 1, 1962, she was married to Raymond E. Byler, who died Mar. 8, 1964. Surviving are 3 stepsons (Carl, Robert, and Glenn), 4 stepdaughters (Isabelle - Mrs. Ronald Marble, Betty - Mrs. Donald Moomaw, Janet - Mrs. Don Jamison, and Martha - Mrs. Glenn Lytle), 3 sisters (Mrs. Nora Kohler, Lida - Mrs. Andrew Beer, and Dalla - Mrs. Kenneth Burkholder), and one brother (Harvey). She was a member of the Smithville Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 20, with David Eshleman officiating.

Martin, Barbara, daughter of George and Mattie (Kuhns) Ernst, was born near Chambersburg, Pa., Mar. 31, 1888; died at the Guilford Convalesarium, Fayetteville, Pa., Apr. 5, 1969; aged 81 y. 5 d. On Aug. 31, 1911, she was married to Henry E. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Christian), 4 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was a charter member of the Pleasant View Church. Funeral services were held at the Chambersburg Church, Apr. 8, with Walter H. Lehman, John Sollenberger, and Mahlon Eshleman officiating.

Nice, Carmen Marie, daughter of Robert and Fern (Roth) Nice, was born at McMinnville, Ore., June 25, 1957; died at Albany, Ore., as a result of an auto-pedestrian accident, Aprl 15, 1969; aged 11 y. 9 m. 21 d. Surviving in addition to her parents are 3 sisters (Linda, Julia, and Kendra), one grandfather (Reno R. Nice), and one great-grandmother (Ida Yoder). She attended the Bethany Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 18, with David Groh officiating; interment in Willamette Memorial Park.

Noll, Esther B., daughter of Christian H. and Amanda (Neff) Brubaker, was born in East Hempfield Twp., Pa., Mar. 18, 1900; died at Lancaster, Pa., of pulmonary embolism, Apr. 19, 1969; aged 69 y. 1 m. 1 d. On Nov. 12, 1918, she was married to Earl H. Noll, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Robert B., John B., Mary Jane, Kenneth B., and Donald B.), 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Herman N.), and 2 sisters (Fannie - Mrs. Rudy Herr and Betty - Mrs. Charles Bender). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 22, with James M. Shank and Luke J. Shank officiating; interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

Schulz, Elsie Roeder, was born in Hohenberg, Bavaria, May 21, 1886; died at Mennonite Hospital, La Junta, Colo., Apr. 15, 1969; aged 82 y. 10 m. 25 d. At the age of 19, she came to America and lived at South Bend, Ind. In 1912, she went to La Junta, Colo. On Jan. --, 1916, she was married to Henry C. Schulz, who died Jan. 19, 1964. Surviving are 7 children (John, Vernon, Carl, Dean, Eugene, Albert, and Lucille - Mrs. Richard Yoder), 21 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son and one daughter. She was a member of the East Holbrook Church. Funeral services were held at the Peacock-Green Mortuary in La Junta, with Lee J. Miller officiating; interment in La Junta Cemetery.

Stutzman, Lydia, daughter of Daniel and Anna (Erb) Schweitzer, was born near Beaver Crossing, Neb., May 26, 1896; died at the Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, from a heart attack, Apr. 16, 1969; aged 72 y. 10 m. 21 d. On Nov. 27, 1916, she was married to Marvin Stutzman, who died Apr. 24, 1951. Surviving are 2 sons (Arnold and Neil), 3 daughters (Edith - Mrs. Orie Boese, Delma - Mrs. Russel Ritcheson, and Marlene - Mrs. Melvin Slaubaugh), 17 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Elmer, Orvall, and Dan E.), and 4 sisters (Elizabeth - Mrs. Joe Miller, Martha - Mrs. Ben Roth, Agnes - Mrs. Floyd Steckley, and Estella). She was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 19, with Vernon S. Gerig and Robert Hartzler officiating.

Sutter, Mattie, daughter of John and Amanda (Miller) Mast, was born at Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 24, 1880; died at the Hopedale Nursing Home, Apr. 18, 1969; aged 88 y. 6 m. 25 d. On Jan. 1, 1901, she was married to Amos Sutter, who died in 1960. Surviving are 3 children (Mrs. Eldon Nafziger, Mrs. Arthur Nafziger, and Ervin), 17 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Mary Riegsecker), and 3 brothers (Ammon, Milton, and Amos). She was preceded in death by one daughter, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, and one brother. She was a member of the Hopedale Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 20, with Ivan Kauffmann officiating.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 20 - May 20, 1969 - pages 467, 468

Boshart, Linda Marie, daughter of Dillon and Myndell (Wagler) Boshart, was born Aug. 7, 1944; met instant death in a car-train accident at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Apr. 28, 1969; aged 24 y. 8 m. 21 d. Surviving are her parents, 3 sisters (Winifred, Doris, and Rosalee), one brother (Philip), and her maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John Wagler). She was a member of the Sugar Creek Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 30, with Vernon S. Gerig and Robert Hartzler officiating.

Gerber, Emma, daughter of Daniel and Lydia (Gingerich) Gingerich, was born at Zurich, Ont., July 7, 1895; died at Adamsville, Pa., Apr. 12, 1969; aged 73 y. 9 m. 5 d. On Sept. 12, 1912, she was married to Valentine Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Florence - Mrs. Samuel Egli, Mervin, Melvin, Kenneth, and Lloyd), 14 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 grandsons.

Gerber, Valentine, son of Valentine and Cathrine (Kennel) Gerber, was born at Crosshill, Ont., Sept. 8, 1883; died in Crawford Co., Pa., of a blood clot in the heart, Apr. 18, 1969; aged 85 y. 7 m. 6 d. On Sept. 12, 1912, he was married to Emma Gingerich, who preceded him in death by 6 days. Surviving are 5 children (Florence - Mrs. Samuel Egli, Mervin, Melvin, Kenneth, and Lloyd), 14 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Fannie Erb). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and 3 grandsons.

Grabill, Joseph M., son of Noah and Sarah (Weaver) Grabill, was born at Cullom, Ill, Mar. 8, 1887; died at the Turtle Creek Nursing Home, Elkhart, Ind., Apr. 10, 1969; aged 82 y. 1 m. 2 d. On May 19, 1909, he was married to Ollie Shank, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Irvin), 2 daughters (Mary - Mrs. Ralph Martin and Esther - Mrs. Harold Tyson), 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (John, Charles, and Jacob), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Eli Whirledge and Mrs. Clara Maurer). He was a member of the Prairie Street Church. Funeral services were held at the Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral Home, Apr. 12, with Russell Krabill officiating; interment in Prairie Street Cemetery.

Kindy, Leonard Elias, son of William and Rosanna (Garber) Kindy, was born at Elkhart, Ind., July 25, 1893; died at his home near Midland, Mich., Apr. 8, 1969; aged 75 y. 8 m. 13 d. On Mar. 11, 1919, he was married to Mable Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Erie, Virgil, Ruth - Mrs. Wilbur Leidig, Esther - Mrs. Murl Rupright, David, Orie, and Irene - Mrs. George Gage), 39 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mrs. Rachel Miller, Mrs. Alma McManue, Mrs. Maybelle Spencer, and Mrs. Elva Kauffman). He was preceded in death by 2 children (Olive and Oscar). He was a member of the Midland Church, where funeral services were held, with Floyd F. Bontrager officiating; interment in Poseyville Cemetery.

Nofziger, Sarah, daughter of David and Barbara (Nofziger) Nofziger, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Sept. 13, 1881; died at the Burkholder Nursing Home, Stryker, Ohio, Apr. 22, 1969; aged 87 y. 7 m. 9 d. Surviving are one son (Alfred) and nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Central Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 25, with Charles H. Gautsche officiating; interment in Eckley Cemetery.

Mast, Rebecca M., daughter of Jacob and Lydia (Mast) Kurtz, was born near Morgantown, Pa., June 1, 1891; died at the Ephrata (Pa.) Community Hospital, of a heart attack, Apr. 26, 1969; aged 77 y. 10 m. 25 d. On May 26, 1914, she was married to Elam E. Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (Kathryn, Martha - Mrs. Isaac Mast, Ruth - Mrs. Amos Redcay, Della - Mrs. Mark Bollinger, Miriam - Mrs. Elmer Martin, Erma - Mrs. Kenneth Regener, J. Edwin, Lloyd, Stephen, and Ira), 31 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Linnie - Mrs. John E. Kauffman and Anna - Mrs. Levi Beiler), and 6 brothers (David M., Christian J., Ira, Harvey, Jacob, and Joseph). She was a member of the Conestoga Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 29, with Millard Shoup, Omar Kurtz, and Harvey Z. Stoltzfus officiating.

Moyer, Lizzie Viola K., daughter of James and Susan (Kinsey) Bissey, was born at Telford, Pa., Apr. 26, 1907; died at Valley Forge Heart and Medical Center, of myocardial infarction, Mar. 19, 1969; aged 61 y. 10 m. 21 d. On May 1, 1926, she was married to Clayton C. Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 10 children (Evelyn, Grace - Mrs. Walter Mininger, Harold, Elizabeth - Mrs. Monroe Miller, Lorene - Mrs. Walter Maust, Marvin, Sarah - Mrs. Richard Fisher, Susan - Mrs. A. David Moyer, Mary Jane - Mrs. Wayne Green, and Loretta - Mrs. Larry Moyer), 25 grandchildren, and 10 brothers and sisters (Luella - Mrs. John Hangey, Lillian - Mrs. Preston Moyer, Sue Etta - Mrs. Curtis Shoemaker, Emma - Mrs. Paul Frederick, Esther - Mrs. Franklin Hendricks, Harry Bissey, Mrs. Verna High, Arlene - Mrs. Wilmer Martin, Valeria - Mrs. Willard Krupp, and Elva - Mrs. Robert Nice). She was preceded in death by one child (Lavern). She was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 23, with Henry Ruth and Willis Miller officiating; interment in Indian Creek United Church of Christ Cemetery.

Moyer, Verda S., daughter of Mahlon and Mary (Slotter) Alderfer, was born at Souderton, Pa., May 5, 1895; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, of heart failure, Mar. 17, 1969; aged 73 y. 10 m. 12 d. On Jan. --, 1918, she was married to Harvey D. Moyer, who died in July 1962. Surviving are 3 children (Kathryn - Mrs. Francis Kulp, Sara - Mrs. Willis Detweiler, and Cleta - Mrs. Roscoe Leatherman), 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one sister (Sue Etta - Mrs. Howard Ruth, one brother (Alvin), one half sister (Mary Ellen - Mrs. Willard Ruth), one half brother (Clarence Alderfer), and 3 stepbrothers (Ernest and Irvin Gehman and Tobias Delp). She was a member of the Salford Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 22, with Henry Ruth and Willis Miller officiating.

Roggie, Jacob N., son of Joseph and Katherine (Noftsier) Roggie, was born at Croghan, N.Y., Aug. 19, 1888; died at Croghan, Apr. 8, 1969; aged 80 y. 7 m. 20 d. On Oct. 27, 1914, he was married to _______ _______, who died Apr. 26, 1958. Surviving are 4 children (Laura - Mrs. Alvin Steria, Catherine - Mrs. Jonathan Martin, Eileen - Mrs. Richard Zehr, and Merle), 17 grandchildren, one sister (Mollie - Mrs. Andrew Zehr), and one brother (Aaron). He was preceded in death by one son (Ezra). He was a member of the Croghan Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 11, with Joseph Nafziger, Vernon Zehr, and Elmer Moser officiating.

Sitler, Martha, daughter of Abraham and Anna Wideman, was born at Waterloo, Ont., Oct. 9, 1882; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Camrose, Alta., of a heart condition, Apr. 26, 1969; aged 86 y. 6 m. 17 d. On Nov. 11, 1906, she was married to Milton Sitler, who died Dec. --, 1940. Surviving are 8 children (Elmer, Melvin, Edwin, Ruth - Mrs. Theodore Foss, Nelson, Clarence, Clara - Mrs. Art Foss, and Mabel - Mrs. Alvin Swanson), 28 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Boettger and Mrs. L. C. Roth), and 2 brothers (Ivy and Menno). She was a member of the Salem Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 29, with Harold Boettger, John B. Stauffer, and M. D. Stutzman officiating.

Tanzer, Anna Z., daughter of Jacob and Lena Moser, was born at Croghan, N.Y., Oct. 4, 1873; died at Croghan, Apr. 29, 1969; aged 95 y. 6 m. 25 d. On Nov. 29, 1900, she was married to William Tanzer, who died in 1934. Surviving are 2 children (Blanche - Mrs. William Hartnett and Delmar), 2 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Croghan Conservative Church. Funeral services were held at the Virkler Funeral Home, Lowville, N.Y. May 2, with Richard J. Zehr officiating; interment in Evangelical Baptist Cemetery, Groghan.

Weaver, Martin M., son of the late Samuel B. and Mary N. Weaver, was born near Thompsontown, Pa., Aug. 6, 1880; died at his home, Feb. 28, 1969; aged 88 y. 6 m. 22 d. On June 6, 1903, he was married to Bertha Bookwalter, who died Apr. 21, 1960. Surviving are 4 sons (Samuel R., Chester M., Ernest B., and Joseph M.), 2 daughters (Elsie M. Zimmerman and Viola B. Weaver), 12 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Slate Hill Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 4, with Daniel N. Kraybill and Paul M. Weaver officiating.

Zehr, David L., son of Jacob and Anna (Lichti) Zehr, was born in Ontario, Canada, Feb. 19, 1894; died at Lowville, N.Y. Apr. 24, 1969; aged 75 y. 2 m. 5 d. On July 23, 1914, he was married to Elvina Noftsier, who died Aug. 12, 1960. Surviving are one son (Lloyd D.), one daughter (Ilona - Mrs. Donald Schaefer), 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Nancy Swartzentruber and Mrs. Kate Stiles). He was a member of the Lowville Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 27, with Richard Zehr officiating; interment in Conservative Mennonite Church Cemetery, Croghan, N.Y.

Zimmerly, Elam John, son of Christ and Sarah (Amstutz) Zimmerly, was born near Rittman, Ohio, Dec. 10, 1899; died at Mercy Hospital, Canton, Ohio, Apr. 27, 1969; aged 69 y. 4 m. 17 d. On June 14, 1936, he was married to Ethel Sinclair, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Frances - Mrs. Larry Miller, Dorothy, Albert, and Elizabeth - Mrs. Jack Boggs), 6 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Simon, David, and Hiram), and one sister (Mrs. Selma Huebner). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Hulda and Mary Ellen). He was a member of the Kidron Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 30, with Reuben Hofstetter and Isaac Zuercher officiating.

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Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 21 - May 27, 1969 - pages 483, 484

Brownsberger, Samuel, son of John and Elizabeth (Hoover) Brownsberger, was born in Markham Twp., Ont., Aug. 28, 1898; died at K-W Hospital, Mar. 5, 1969; aged 70 y. 6 m. 5 d. On Aug. 17, 1927, he was married to Ruth Wambold, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (James and Ronald), 4 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Annie Dike), and 2 brothers (Ezra and Joseph). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where funeral services were held on the morning of Mar. 8, with R. N. Johnson and Ward Woolner officiating; afternoon services were held at the Wideman Church, Markham, Mar. 8, with R. N. Johnson and E. L. McDowell officiating; interment in Wideman Cemetery.

Buckwalter, Harry Rohrer, son of John R. and Magdalene (Hershey) Buckwalter, was born at Myerstown, Pa., Aug. 21, 1884; died in a hospital in Hannibal, Mo., Apr. 21, 1969; aged 84 y. 8 m. In 1909 he was married to Harriet L. Harsh, who survives. Also surviving are 8 sons and one daughter, 38 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Ira E.). He was preceded in death by one son. In 1909 he was ordained to the ministry and served the Palmyra and Pea Ridge congregations until failing health caused him to retire. Funeral services were held at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Home, Palmyra, Mo., with Harry A. Diener, Daniel Kauffman, and David A. Hathaway officiating; interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Palmyra.

Dietzel, Samuel, was born in Huron Co., Mich., Dec. 20, 1881; died at the Scenic Convalescent Home, Pigeon, Mich., Apr. 3, 1969; aged 87 y. 3 m. 14 d. On Aug. 31, 1910, he was married to Elma Stein, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons and 2 daughters (Alfred H., Loren L., Arnold J., Reuben S., Carlton O., Harlan A., Mrs. Helen Loewen, and Mrs. Lenora Sempira), 24 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Pigeon River Conservative Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 7, with Earl J. Maust and Willard Mayer officiating.

Kaufman, Joseph William, son of Peter and Mary Kaufman, was born at Tiskilwa, Ill., Aug. 3, 1883; died at the Lutheran Hospital, Manson, Iowa, Mar. 18, 1969; aged 85 y. 7 m. 15 d. In 1917, he was married to Mattie Kennel, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Marie, Marcille - Mrs. Paul Davidhizar, and Bernice - Mrs. Clarence Johnson), 3 sons (Ralph, Will, and Wayne), 10 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Bessie - Mrs. Alvin Good and Mollie - Mrs. Frank Mishler), and one brother (Sam). He was a member of the Manson Church.

Martin, Wendell Lee, son of Lee Edward and Mary Lois (Lehman) Martin, was born at Waynesboro, Pa., Feb. 10, 1962; died at Reid, Md., in a car-bicycle accident, May 1, 1969; aged 7 y. 2 m. 21 d. Surviving in addition to his parents are 2 sisters and one brother (Raedella, Elton, and Icilda). Funeral services were held at the Salem Ridge Church, May 4, with Norman H. Martin and Mahlon Eshleman officiating.

Naffziger, Lucille Virginia, daughter of Alphia and Elizabeth (Birkey) Naffziger, was born at Saybrook, Ill., Oct. 24, 1920; died at the Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Dodge, Iowa, Dec. 24, 1968; aged 48 y. 2 m. She was a member of the Manson Church, where memorial services were held Dec. 27, with James Detweiler officiating; interment in Ross Hill Cemetery.

Nafziger, Asa, son of Daniel and Kathryn (Schertz) Nafziger, was born at Minier, Ill., June 9, 1888; died at the Mennonite Hospital, Bloomington, Ill., May 2, 1969; aged 80 y. 10 m. 23 d. On Feb. 18, 1912, he was married to Lizzie Egli, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Orval, Melvin, Willace, Mrs. Ina Garber, Mrs. Lucille Bachman, and Mrs. Evelyn Collins), 17 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (John, Chris, and Silas), and one sister (Mrs. Lena Litwiller). He was a member of the Hopedale Church, where funeral services were held May 5, with Ivan Kauffmann officiating.

Shantz, William, son of Ezra and Annie (Loucks) Shantz, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., May 6, 1914; died at Vineland, Ont., May 5, 1969; aged 54 y. 11 m. 29 d. Surviving are 3 brothers (John, Elmer, and Eldon) and 2 sisters (Sarah - Mrs. Leonard Horst and Mary - Mrs. Alvin Lantzer). He was a member of the Shantz Church, where funeral services were held May 7, with Leslie Witmer officiating.

Stauffer, Aaron O., son of the late Martin B. and Elizabeth (Oberholtzer) Stauffer, was born in Earl Twp., Pa., Oct. 26, 1898; died at the Reading (Pa.) Hospital, Apr. 7, 1969; aged 70 y. 5 m. 11 d. Surviving are his wife (Mary Musser Stauffer), 7 children (Katie, Elizabeth - Mrs. Thurman Burkhart, Verna - Mrs. Henry S. Musser, Enos M., Eva - Mrs. J. Christian Fox, Isaac S., and Mrs. Mary Jane Gehman), 26 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and 2 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Elmer Herr and Mrs. Lizzie Adams). He was a member of the Bowmansville Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 10, with J. Paul Graybill, Wilmer Leaman, Alan Whitelock, and Robert Landis officiating.

Transcribed by Cynthia Kauffman, Pennsylvania


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