Hamsher, Milo, son of Andrew and Amanda (Hochstetler) Hamsher, was born at Trail, Ohio, July 27, 1893; died May 22, 1974; aged 80 y. 9 m. 26 d. On Oct. 27, 1917, he was married to Ollie Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 8 sons (Dallas, John, Myron, Reuben, Thomas, Edward, Robert, and James), 2 daughters (Mary - Mrs. Robert Miller, and Betty - Mrs. Glen Martin), 30 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 25, in charge of Ervin Schlabach; interment in church cemetery.
Hershberger, Leora, daughter of Alex and Jane (Miller) Hostetler, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Feb. 20, 1897; died at her home on Apr. 27, 1974; aged 77 y. 2 m. 7 d. Her husband, Homer, preceded her in death in 1966. Surviving are a daughter (Irene), 2 sons (Howard and Merlin), 4 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 3 sisters (Alta - Mrs. Len Hershberger, Mattie - Mrs. Ralph Zook, and Gladys - Mrs. Alvin Schloneger. She was preceded in death by one daughter, 2 sisters, and 2 brothers. She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 30, in charge of Ervin Schlabach; interment in church cemetery.
Hoober, Lydia Ann, daughter of John and Sara Burkholder, was born May 27, 1878; died June 4, 1974; aged 96 y. 7 d. She was married to Jacob R. Hoober, who preceded her in death 33 years ago. She is survived by 3 daughters (Hattie - Mrs. David Nolt, Emma Weaver (with whom she resided), and Mary - Mrs. Irvin Peifer), 4 sons (Clement, John Jacob, Charles, and Louis), 29 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son (Aaron) and a daughter (Evelyn - Mrs. Elvin Bare). She was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 7, with Amos Sauder, Curvin Bucher, and Charles Wert officiating; interment in church cemetery.
Lauver, Clayton H. son of William M. and Ellen (Hart) Lauver, was born in Juniata Co., Pa., Dec. 24, 1881; died Apr. 4, 1974; aged 92 y. 3 m. 10 d. On Nov. 23, 1911, he was married to Minnie Brubaker, who preceded him in death on Dec. 4, 1961. Surviving are 2 sons (Raymond C. and J. Clayton), 5 daughters (Anna - Mrs. Clair Saner, Mrs. Ruth Graybill, Ellen - Mrs. Glenn Apple, Elizabeth - Mrs. Leon Yoder, and Bessie - Mrs. Donald Frymoyer), 32 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Ira H. and Charles H.), and 2 sisters (Ida Lauver and Mrs. Mary Rishe). He was preceded in death by one son (Chester). He was a member of Lost Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 6, in charge of Allen Kauffman, Donald Lauver, and David Weaver; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Shank, Maggie E., was born Jan. 4, 1886; died of a heart attack at her home, May 11, 1974; aged 88 y. 4 m. 7 d. On Mar. 16, 1907, she was married to Clarence Shank, who died in April 1963. Surviving are 3 children (Beulah Shank, Jacob, and Edna - Mrs. Dorvin Ferguson). She was a member of Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 12; interment in church cemetery.
Transcriber's note: From the obituary of Clarence A. Shank, his wife's full name was Maggie E. Everest.
Shellenberger, Eric Alyn, son of Wallace and Evelyn (Kauffman), was born at Indianapolis, Ind., Apr. 9, 1974; died at Indianapolis, Ind., from poorly developed lungs, Apr. 10, 1974; aged 1 d. Surviving in addition to his parents are one sister (Kristin Ann). Funeral services were held on Apr. 12 at First Mennonite Church, with Richard Yoder officiating.
Tusing, Leora, daughter of William and Sarah (Funkhouser) Tusing, was born near Mathias, W.Va., Apr. 13, 1896; died on June 4, 1974; aged 78 y. 1 m. 21 d. Surviving are 4 sisters (Lynn Tusing, Millie Tusing, Sally Tusing, and Mrs. Anna Delgallo), and 3 brothers (Roy, Ray, and Paul). Funeral services were held at Mathias Mennonite Church, June 7, with John R. Mumaw, John F. Shank, and Mark C. Showalter officiating; interment in family cemetery on the homeplace.
Weldy, Martha, daughter of Abner and Emma Holdeman, was born in Wakarusa, Ind., Mar. 2, 1900; died at her Florida home in Sarasota, Dec. 11, 1973; aged 73 y. 9 m. 9 d. On April 14, 1917, she married Arthur W. Weldy, who died on Apr. 18, 1971. Surviving are 3 daughters (Lois - Mrs. Lowell Marks, Vivian - Mrs. Chester Schrock, and Verna - Mrs. George Cross), 2 sons (Mearl and Max), 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Warren and Walter), and one sister (Mrs. Florence R. Yoder). Funeral services were held at Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Dec. 15, with John Steiner and Harold Myers officiating; interment in church cemetery.
Yoder, Edward J., son of Jerry and Fannie (Bender) Yoder, was born in Arthur, Ill., Aug. 27, 1891; died at his home near Millersburg, Ind., Mar. 21, 1974; aged 82 y. 6 m. 22 d. On Nov. 13, 1910, he was married to Annie C. Gingerich, who died on Dec. 27, 1954. On Dec. 28, 1957, he married Ida (Nisley) Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Omer and Chris), 8 daughters (Alta - Mrs. Jerry Yoder, Irma - Mrs. Ruben Yoder, Mrs. Fannie Stutzman, Katie - Mrs. John Showalter, Susan - Mrs. Linus Eash, Cora - Mrs. Ray Schrock, Mary - Mrs. Raymond Kauffman, and Martha - Mrs. Daniel Yutzy), one stepdaughter (Laura Ellen - Mrs. Harley Mast), 2 stepsons (Eldon and Elroy Miller), 48 grandchildren, 17 step-grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 10 step-great-grandchildren, and one brother (Mose F.). Funeral services were held at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Mar. 22, with Vernon E. Bontreger officiating and Mar. 23 at the Arthur (Ill.) Mennonite Church, with Paul Sieber and Daniel Yutzy officiating.
Yoder, Maxine Lois, daughter of Leander and Wilma (Smeltzer) Hershberger, was born May 5, 1924; died of cancer at the Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital, June 6, 1974; aged 50 y. 1 m. 1 d. On Oct. 3, 1947, she was married to Ivan B. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Dina), one son (Jack), her mother, 2 brothers (Clyde and Lowell), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Palmer Cone and Mrs. Lloyd Good). She was a member of Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 9, with Jason Martin officiating; interment in church cemetery.
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Bowman, Selinda, daughter of Enos and Lovina (Hallman) Cressman, was born in Wilmont Twp., Ont., Feb. 16, 1892; died at the Fairview Home, Preston, Ont., June 9, 1974; aged 82 y. On Dec. 6, 1916, she was married to Aaron Bowman, who preceded her in death on Aug. 31, 1968. Surviving are 4 children (Stanley, Mary, Delton, and Anna), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jacob, Manasseh, and Abner), and 2 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Eldon Hunsberger, and Katie - Mrs. Orphan Weber). Two sisters and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of Geiger Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 12, in charge of Stanley D. Shantz.
Burkholder, Amos Henry, son of A. B. and Nancy (Weaver) Burkholder, was born at Harrisonburg, Va., July 30, 1893; died at Harrisonburg, Va., June 16, 1974; aged 80 y. On Oct. 27, 1915, he was married to Josephine Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Margaret - Mrs. James M. Coakley, and Lydia Mae - Mrs. Jacob Batterman, Sr.), 7 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. One son, Noland, preceded him in death. He was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 18, in charge of Alvin Kanagy, Mahlon Blosser, Samuel Janzen, and Dewitt Heatwole; interment in Weavers Church Cemetery.
Delp, Lavina L., daughter of Henry and Lizzie (Landis) Clemens, was born in Harleysville, Pa., Aug. 2, 1902; died at Sellersville, Pa., June 12, 1974; aged 71 y. On June 7, 1922, she was married to William Delp, who survives. Also surviving are one son (William C.), 2 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers (Rein and Samuel) and 5 sisters (Naomi - Mrs. Paul Ruth, Mrs. Katie Hagey, Mrs. Eva Delp, Mary - Mrs. Paul Alderfer, and Cora - Mrs. Linneaus Kulp). She was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 16, in charge of Willis Miller, John Ruth, and Clayton Swartzentruber; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.
Kopp, Ethel G., daughter of Jacob Gephart and Eva (Gephart) Kaylor, was born at Elizabethtown, Pa., Sept. 21, 1919; died at the Osteopathic Hospital in Lancaster, Pa., May 22, 1974; aged 54 y. On Feb. 28, 1942, she was married to Benjamin G. Kopp, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, stepfather, 6 children (Katherine M. - Mrs. Gerald E. Miller, Robert L., Roberta F. - Mrs. J. B. Heckert, David E., Barbara S. - Mrs. Edward Sumpman, and Kenneth L.), 6 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Martha Shaffner and Mrs. Gilbert Antes). She was a member of Mt. Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 25, in charge of Nevin L. Horst and Henry W. Frank; interment in Eberle Cemetery.
Miller, Artie, daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Miller) Yoder, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., May , 1896; died at the Lagrange County Hospital, Lagrange, Ind., May 23, 1974; aged 78 y. On Feb. 2, 1920, she was married to Percy J. Miller, who preceded her in death on Nov. 18, 1972. Surviving are one son (Paul J.), 2 daughters (Anna Grayce - Mrs. Ernest Hooley, and Ruby - Mrs. John Eberly), 16 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (O. J. Yoder), one foster brother (Ben Kyle), and one foster sister (Mrs. Mary Gibbs). She was a member of Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 26, in charge of Orvin Hooley; interment in Shore Cemetery.
Miller, Henry N., son of Henry E. and Lizzie S. (Newcomer) Miller, was born in West Donegal Twp., Pa., Nov. 5, 1904; died at his home in Landisville, Pa., May 27, 1974; aged 69 y. 6 m. 22 d. On June 29, 1929, he was married to Barbara Nissley, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Joyce - Mrs. Paul Hartz, Warren, Eileen - Mrs. Galen Benner, and Wayne), 19 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Martha - Mrs. Norman Ebersole, and Elizabeth - Mrs. Ernest Hess), and one brother (Christ N.). He was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of H. Raymond Charles, Henry W. Frank, and Nevin L. Horst, interment in Landisville Mennonite Cemetery.
Moshier, Katherine, daughter of Christian and Mary (Noftsier) Roggie, was born at Belfort, N.Y., Nov. 14, 1886; died suddenly at Glenfield, N.Y., June 11, 1974; aged 87 y. On Feb. 14, 1918, she was married to Joseph J. Moshier, who preceded her in death on Sept. 20, 1956. Surviving are 2 daughters (Marion - Mrs. Ezra Yousey, and Luella), 2 sons (Spencer and Richard), 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Samuel Moshier, Rose, Veronica, and Martha Roggie), and 3 brothers (Joseph, John, and Samuel). One son, Norman, and one infant great-grandson preceded her in death. She was a member of Croghan Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 14, in charge of Richard Zehr, Vernon Zehr, Joseph Nafziger, and Milton Zehr; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Musser, Allen G., son of Henry L. and Sallie (Good) Musser, was born Dec. 8, 1902; died June 18, 1974; aged 71 y. He was married to Stella Weber, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Rachel - Mrs. Lloyd Gingrich, Ruth - Mrs. Clair Bowman, Alice - Mrs. Clinton Sauder, and Edith - Mrs. Conrad Graybill), 9 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Sadie Musser and Lucy - Mrs. Willis Zimmerman), and 3 brothers (Harry G., Mark G., and Clyde G.). He was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 21, in charge of Luke L. Horst and Wilmer Leaman; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Ruhl, Arthur S., son of Philip and Emma (Snavely) Ruhl, was born in Penn Twp., Pa., July 29, 1909; died very suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Mt. Joy, Pa., May 24, 1974; aged 64 y. On June 27, 1931, he was married to Esther Ebersole, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (H. Joann - Mrs. Fred Wetzel), one son (Gerald A.), 6 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Emma - Mrs. James Brubaker, Mrs. Eva Miller, and Almeda - Mrs. Miller Hess). He was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Jane, in 1973, and a son, Kenneth E., in 1935. He was a member of Mt. Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 27, in charge of Nevin L. Horst, and Henry W. Frank, and Woodrow Kern; interment in Kraybill Cemetery.
Shank, Harvey E., son of John L. and Elizabeth (Eshleman) Shank, was born near Marion, Pa., Sept. 26, 1887; died at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, Pa., May 28, 1974; aged 86 y. On Jan. 17, 1911, he was married to Anna F. Bricker, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (James M. and Luke J.), 5 daughters (Lois - Mrs. Andrew Lehman, Eunice - Mrs. George Bollinger, Miriam - Mrs. Paul Nolt, Esther - Mrs. Virgil Lehman, and Leah - Mrs. Mahlon Horst), 29 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Clarence S.). On Dec. 3, 1946, he was ordained bishop to serve the southern district of Franklin County. He was active in the ministry for more than 50 years and was widely used in evangelistic meetings. Funeral services were held at Marion Mennonite Church, May 31, in charge of Mahlon D. Eshleman, Merle G. Cordell, and Marlin D. Lehman; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Sommers, Amanda L., daughter of John and Katie (Troyer) Hershberger, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Oct. 11, 1906; died at her home in Louisville, Ohio, May 26, 1974; aged 67 y. On Mar. 21, 1931, she was married to Ira J. Sommers, who preceded her in death on June 20, 1970. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mary - Mrs. Donald Hochstetler, and Verda - Mrs. Orrin Eichelberger), 4 sons (Leland, Lorin, James Ellis, and Darrell), 11 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Ann Weaver, Mrs. Minerva Hershberger, and Callie Hershberger), and one brother (Walter Hershberger). She was a member of Stoner Heights Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 29, in charge of Elvin Sommers; interment in Beech Mennonite Cemetery.
Wenger, Perry G., son of Jacob C. and Virginia (Suter) Wenger, was born at Linville, Va., Nov. 18, 1894; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., May 20, 1974; aged 79 y. On Nov. 6, 1926, he was married to Mae Logan, who survives. Also surviving are one son (George L.), 7 sisters (Mary Wenger, Mrs. Annie Martin, Mrs. Sallie Weaver, Mrs. Lillie Faught, Mrs. Clara Shenk, Katie Wenger, and Mrs. Lucy Shenk), and one brother (John Wenger). One son (Charles L.) preceded him in death. He was a member of Lindale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 22, in charge of Moses Slabaugh, John R. Mumaw, and Arthur G. McPhee; interment in Lindale Church Cemetery.
Yake, Clayton F., was born near Lititz, Pa., Nov. 25, 1889; died at Mt. Pleasant, Pa., May 22, 1974; aged 84 y. On June 20, 1918, he was married to Martha Eby, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Marnetta - Mrs. Earle Brilhart, Ethel - Mrs. Edgar Metzler, Lois - Mrs. Clif Kanagy, Paul, Stanley, and Byron) and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Miriam, in 1929. He was a member of Scottdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 25, in charge of John M. Drescher and A. J. Metzler; interment in Scottdale Cemetery.
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Beachey, Joni, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., May 21, 1926; died at the Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., after suffering a stroke on June 13, 1974; aged 48 y. On Dec. 4, 1949, he was married to S. Alberta Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Gary Dawain, Emma Lu, Anita Joan, and Marilee Kay), and one grandson. He was ordained to the ministry in March 1961 and to the office of bishop in June 1963. He was a member of the Mt. Joy Conservative Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind.
Beck, Jesse C., son of Jacob and Rosa (Rupp) Beck, was born in Henry Co., Ohio, May 1, 1897; died at the Parkview Memorial Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind., June 15, 1974; aged 77 y. On Jan. 22, 1925, he was married to Lillie Neuhouser, who survives. Also surviving is one daughter (Evelyn). He was a member of the North Leo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 17, in charge of Walter Stuckey and Alvin R. Beachy; interment in the Leo Cemetery.
Bontrager, Fanny, daughter of Christian and Magdalena (Jones) Yoder, was born in Middlebury, Ind., Nov. 23, 1886; died at her home in Darien Center, N.Y., June 25, 1974; aged 87 y. On Apr. 6, 1905, she was married to John K. Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Chris, Eli, Clarence, Mrs. Martha Jantzi, Amos, Edna - Mrs. Levi Schlabach, John, Jr., Frances, and Rosa - Mrs. Moses H. Yoder), 41 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren, one brother (Harmon C. Yoder), and one sister (Edna - Mrs. Amos S. Miller). She was preceded in death by one son (Neal). She was a member of the Alden Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 28, in charge of Joseph Baer and Andrew Jantzi.
Garber, Christian J., son of David and Elizabeth (Hoover) Garber, was born in Bronson, Mich., May 17, 1875; died at Heron Lake, Minn., June 23, 1974; aged 99 y. On Oct. 10, 1893, he was married to Cora Grove, who preceded him in death on Jan. 16, 1961. Surviving are 2 sons (Frank and Charles), one daughter (Mary - Mrs. Harold Fly), 34 grandchildren, and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Lewis) and 2 daughters (Ethel - Mrs. Noah Landis and Emma - Mrs. Truman Johnson). In 1907 he was ordained to the ministry and served the Alpha Mennonite Church. He was a member of the Alpha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 26, in charge of Elmer Wyse; interment in the Riverside Cemetery, Jackson, Minn.
Hossler, Jerry P., son of William and Kathryn (Poorman) Hossler, was born at Elizabethtown, Pa., Aug. 11, 1908; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., May 25, 1974; aged 65 y. On Nov. 3, 1949, he was married to Emily Hess, who survives. Also surviving is one sister (Mrs. Mary Coble). He was a member of the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 29, in charge of Walter L. Keener and Richard H. Frank; interment in the Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.
Kandel, Walter E., son of William and Martha (Hochstetler) Kandel, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Apr. 15, 1912; died of an apparent heart attack at Orrville, Ohio, June 27, 1974; aged 62 y. On Nov. 26, 1933, he was married to Pauline Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Arthur), 4 daughters (Dorcas - Mrs. Robert Lemon, Judy - Mrs. Charles Smith, Rita Jean - Mrs. Ronald Smith, and Susan), 10 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Florence - Mrs. Paul Ressler, Iona - Mrs. Vernon Miller, and Dorothy - Mrs. Ralph Weaver), and one foster brother (Clyde Gerber). He was a member of the Martins Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Harold Zehr; interment in the Martins Cemetery.
Kauffman, Polly A., daughter of Jonas and Mary (Hostetler) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Jan. 29, 1885; died at the Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, June 24, 1974; aged 89 y. On July 9, 1904, she was married to Joas Kauffman, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 sons (Thomas, Chester H., and Harvey), 3 daughters (Emma - Mrs. Robert Sherman, Mrs. Edna Gardner, and Mrs. Katie Newschwander), 20 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Fred and Melvin), 2 grandsons, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was a member of the Wellman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Kalona Mennonite Church on June 26, in charge of Ron Kennel and Carl Smeltzer; interment in the East Union Cemetery.
Kaufman, Sadie, daughter of Josiah and Mary Wingard, was born at Johnstown, Pa., Mar. 12, 1891; died at Belleville, Pa., June 28, 1974; aged 83 y. On Sept. 23, 1915, she was married to Harrison Kaufman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mary - Mrs. Roy Heckman, Effie - Mrs. Norman Yoder, and Twila - Mrs. Joseph Peachey), one sister (Effie - Mrs. Alvin Kring), and 2 brothers (Howard and Walter Wingard). One son (Sem) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 1, in charge of Paul H. Stoltzfus; interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery.
Leis, Lydia, daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Roth) Leis, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Jan. 31, 1890; died at the Nithview Nursing Home, New Hamburg, Ont., June 7, 1974; aged 84 y. Surviving are 4 brothers (Joseph, John, Sidney, and Elmer) and one sister (Edith - Mrs. William Jantzi). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 4 sisters. She was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 10, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Miller, Letha Mae, daughter of Daniel and Emma Catherine Helmuth, was born in Garden City, Mo., June 20, 1886; died on June 21, 1974; aged 78 y. On Feb. 23, 1913, she was married to John V. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Helen - Mrs. Merle Horney, Morris, Fay - Mrs. J. C. Clark, and George), 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mrs. Carrie Yoder, Mrs. Gladys Ellis, Mrs. Olena Oesch, and LeErma - Mrs. Homer Campbell). She was preceded in death by 2 infant sons (Vincent and Jerry). Funeral services were held at the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church on June 24, in charge of Allen E. Zook; interment in the Clearfork Cemetery.
Sala, Emma, daughter of Lemon and Fannie (Blough) Saylor, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., May 4, 1918; was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., June 18, 1974; aged 56 y. She was married to Henry Sala, who survives. Also surviving are her father, 3 brothers (Freeman, Paul, and Robert), and 2 sisters (Ella and Edna). She was preceded in death by her mother and one sister. She was a member of the Blough Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Kaufman Mennonite Church on June 23, in charge of Elvin Holsopple and Winston Martin; interment in the Blough Mennonite Cemetery.
Schrock, Yost J., son of Jonas and Lydia (Kauffman) Schrock, was born at Arthur, Ill., Nov. 22, 1891; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, Ill., June 13, 1974; aged 82 y. On May 4, 1915, he was married to Tillie M. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Lizzie Ann - Mrs. Joe B. Helmuth, Gertie Mae - Mrs. Levi J. Beachy, Rachel - Mrs. Jonas D. Yoder, Raymond, Alma Viola, Simon, Anna - Mrs. Wilmer R. Miller, Yost, Jr., and Levi Eugene), 35 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. One daughter (Hilda Mary - Mrs. Alvin A. Yoder) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Arthur Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 16, in charge of Paul C. Sieber and Theodore Wentland; interment in the Arthur Cemetery.
Yoder, Henry H., son of Hiram and Ida (Swartzendruber) Yoder, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, Oct. 23, 1898; died of complications following surgery at University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, June 28, 1974; aged 75 y. On Nov. 5, 1922, he was married to Bertha Doolin, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Dorothy, Howard, Kenneth, Carl, Gordon, and Walter), 17 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Cornelius). He was preceded in death by 2 children and one brother (Lewis). He was a member of the West Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 30, in charge of Emery Hochstetler; interment in the church cemetery.
Zook, Cheryl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Zook, was born in St. Johns, Mich., Feb. 9, 1959; died at the Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Apr. 19, 1974; aged 15 y. Surviving are her parents, 2 sisters (Cindy and Carol), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. David Alwine), and paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. J. Kore Zook). She was a member of the South Side Fellowship. Graveside services were held at the Violett Cemetery, Goshen, Apr. 23, followed by memorial services at the Chapel of the Sermon on the Mount, in charge of Earl Sears.
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Bontrager, Elman Earle, son of Menno S. and Magdalene (Swartzendruber) Bontrager, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Oct. 29, 1917; died of a stroke at University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, July 9, 1974; aged 56 y. On Jan. 25, 1941, he was married to Edith Jantze, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Robert and John), one daughter (Ruth Ann - Mrs. Keith Miller), 4 grandchildren, one brother (Vernon), and one sister (Ruby). He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. He was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 11, in charge of J. John J. Miller and Lonnie Yoder; interment in the East Union Cemetery.
Chupp, Elaine Kay, daughter of Ervin LeRoy and Sara (McTimmonds) Chupp, was born in McMinnville, Ore., Feb. 21, 1952; died as a result of an automobile accident near Lafayette, Ore., June 19, 1974; aged 22 y. In the same accident her son, Michael Courtney, born on June 9, 1974, was also killed. She is survived by her parents, one brother (Arnold Chupp), and one sister (Gloria Allison). She was a member of the McMinnville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Sheridan Mennonite Church on June 22, in charge of Oscar Wideman and Lynn Miller; interment in the Mennonite Cemetery, Willamina, Ore.
Heacock, Marvin L., son of Edward and Emma (Landis) Heacock, was born in Fountainville, Pa., Apr. 4, 1902; died at the Doylestown Manor Nursing Home on June 25, 1974; aged 72 y. Surviving are one brother (Willis) and 3 sisters (Bessie Long, Mary Hibbard, and Ella Mood). He was a member of the Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 28, in charge of Roy Bucher and Joseph Gross; interment in the Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.
Hunsberger, Mary, daughter of John and Mary (Bender) Lebold, was born at Tavistock, Ont., Nov. 26, 1899; died at Kitchener, Ont., May 27, 1974; aged 74 y. She was married to Moses Hunsberger, who preceded her in death on Mar. 4, 1953. Surviving are 2 sons (Leonard and Mahlon), 2 daughters (Mary Alice - Mrs. Gary Brown and Anna Mae - Mrs. Jack Langstone), 6 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Lucinda - Nrs. Milton Boshart and Barbara - Mrs. Aaron Gascho). She was a member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 30, in charge of Galen Johns; interment in the Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.
Issel, Carl William, son of Ernest and Emma (Beckerhaus) Issel, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., June 20, 1888; died at Doylestown, Pa., June 14, 1974; aged 85 y. On Apr. 22, 1915, he was married to Cora Pahre, who preceded him in death in Feb. 1938. Surviving are one son (Kenneth M.), one daughter (Wilma - Mrs. John E. Sproges), 4 sisters (Lillian Büttenklepper, Elsie Howell, Marie Mena, and Esther Sharlach), and one brother (Adolph). He was a member of the Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 17, in charge of Henry L. Ruth, Richard Martin, and Calvin Uzelmeier; interment in the Chelten Hills Abbey.
Johnson, Edwin G., son of Harry and Mary Ann (Cross) Johnson, was born in Plumstead Twp., Pa., June 12, 1889; died of leukemia in the Doylestown (Pa.) Hospital on July 3, 1974; aged 85 y. On Oct. 17, 1942, he was married to Janice Roth, who survives. Also surviving is one foster brother (Fred Baumaster). He was a member of the Doylestown Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Reed Funeral Home on July 8, in charge of Roy Bucher and Joseph Gross; interment in the Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.
Kauffman, Malinda B., daughter of Jacob and Lydia (Mast) Kurtz, was born at Morgantown, Pa., Apr. 6, 1893; died at her home in Atglen, Pa.; aged 81 y. She was married to John E. Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Benjamin, Timothy, and John), 2 daughters (Martha and Mary - Mrs. Luke S. Martin), 14 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, 5 brothers (Christian, Ira, Harvey, Jacob, and Joseph), and one sister (Anna - Mrs. Levi Beiler). She was a member of the Sandy Hill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Millwood Mennonite Church on May 2, in charge of Herman Glick and R. Clair Umble; interment in the Millwood Cemetery.
Kauffman, Robert C., son of Boyd and Lydia (Wert) Kauffman, was born in Snyder Co., Pa., Mar. 26, 1930; died at Reading Hospital, West Reading, Pa., May 23, 1974; aged 44 y. On Sept. 15, 1956, he was married to Ruth Brendle, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (J. Robert, Janet R., Glenn R., and Joyce R.), his parents, one brother (Raymond E.), and 3 sisters (Anna Mary, Thelma - Mrs. Laban Kauffman, and Ferne - Mrs. Marcus Lehman). He was a member of the Hampden Mennonite Church, where he was ordained deacon on July 16, 1972. He was ordained as a minister on Aug. 5, 1973. Funeral services were held at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church on May 26, in charge of Luke L. Horst, Arthur G. Good, and Donald Lauver; interment in the church cemetery. A memorial service was held in the Hampden Mennonite Church on June 2, in charge of Arthur Good.
Maurer, Mary, daughter of Michael and Amanda (Ramseyer) Krabill, was born at Louisville, Ohio, Apr. 25, 1899; died at her home near Louisville, Ohio, July 8, 1974; aged 75 y. On Jan. 20, 1920, she was married to Harvey Maurer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Geraldine - Mrs. Jesse Nussbaum and Miriam - Mrs. Harold Wess), one son (Marlin), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Clara Schmucker), 2 half sisters (Mrs. Florence Saunier and Bertha Roth), a stepsister (Mrs. Jonas Glick), and a stepbrother (Andrew Roth). She was a member of the Beech Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 11, in charge of Wayne North and O. N. Johns; interment in the church cemetery.
Mosemann, Martha Forry, daughter of John H. and Lily (Swarr Forry) Mosemann, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 28, 1904; died at the Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, Pa., July 8, 1974; aged 70 y. Surviving are one sister (Rhoda - Mrs. Clarence Denlinger) and 2 brothers (John H. and Daniel F. Mosemann). She was a member of the E. Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Landis Homes Chapel on July 11, in charge of Melvin Lauver, John R. Mumaw, and James M. Shank; interment in the Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.
Reber, Elmer, son of John J. and Mary (Burkholder) Reber, was born in Wichita, Kan., Jan. 7, 1889; died at West Branch, Mich., July 1, 1974; aged 85 y. On Apr. 2, 1916, he was married to Alice Kauffman, who preceded him in death on June 6, 1967. Surviving are 4 daughters (Norma - Mrs. Emmerson Troyer, Melva Miras, Mavis - Mrs. Reuben Esch, and Kathryn - Mrs. Chriss Esch), 2 sons (Alton and Ronald), 4 sisters (Mrs. Esther Stahl, Mrs. Mabel Rouner, Mrs. Katie Chesler, and Mrs. Tillie Reber). He was preceded in death by one son (Grant). He was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 3, in charge of Virgil S. Hershberger; interment in the Fairview Cemetery.
Shildt, Edna E., daughter of Jonathan Y. and Emma (Hooley) Hartzler, was born in Belleville, Pa., June 24, 1903; died at the Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown, Pa., July 1, 1974; aged 71 y. On Feb. 19, 1927, she was married to James W. Shildt, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (David, James C., Marvin, H. Eugene, Gerald R., and Richard D.), 3 daughters (Joyce - Mrs. Andrew Leidy, June Ann - Mrs. Gerald Fultz, and Carol - Mrs. Gary Smith), and 26 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Russel). She was a member of the Rockville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Baggus Funeral Home, Belleville, Pa., in charge of Chester Kanagy; interment in the Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.
Transcribed by Cynthia Kauffman, Pennsylvania