Gospel Herald Obituaries - September, 1974

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Gospel Herald - Volume 67, Number 35 - September 3, 1974 page 678

Bauman, Silas G., son of Silas S. and Lydia Ann (Groff) Bauman, was born in Floradale, Ont., Aug. 30, 1898; died at the Little Forest Medical Center, Boardman, Ohio, July 28, 1974; aged 75 y. On Dec. 3, 1927, he was married to Esther Lodwick, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Howard), 3 daughters (Pauline - Mrs. Walter Zehr, Pearl - Mrs. Floyd Zehr, and Carolyn - Mrs. Dean Conrad), 2 sisters (Louida and Salome Bauman), and 3 brothers (Edmund, Norman, and James). He was a member of the Midway Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 31, in charge of Ernest Martin; interment in the Midway Cemetery.

Birkey, Laura E., daughter of Samuel and Lydia (Sproal) Mast, was born in Greentown, Ind., Aug. 3, 1892; died at Mennonite Hospital, Bloomington, Ill., Aug. 13, 1974; aged 82 y. On Jan. 14, 1917, she was married to Levi Birkey, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold C. and Warren), 3 sisters (Ann Eby, Elsie Swartzendruber, and Mrs. Wilma Druley), 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 15, in charge of Elmo Springer; interment in the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.

Birky, Levi Z., son of John C. and Magdalene (Zimmer) Birky, was born in Lund, Kan., June 3, 1892; died at Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso, Ind., July 24, 1974; aged 82 y. On Apr. 10, 1918, he was married to Emma Bechler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Lois - Mrs. Eldon Kuehl, Iris, and Mary Jean - Mrs. Cephas Troyer), 5 sons (Eldon, Orvill, Willis, Wendell, and Merlyn), one sister (Mrs. Bertha Kipfer), 4 half brothers (Albert, Menno, John, and Simon), and 3 stepbrothers (Chris, Dan, and William Nafziger). He was a member of the Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 27, in charge of Samuel S. Miller and Emanuel Birky; interment in the Hopewell Cemetery.

Eicher, Kara Lyn, daughter of Duane and Janice (Coblentz) Eicher, was born at Downey, Calif., Aug 27, 1973; died of complications from a malignant tumor at Los Angeles, Calif., Aug. 11, 1974; aged 11 m. Surviving are one sister (Kimberly Rae), paternal grandparents (Samuel and Martha Eicher), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Abner Coblentz), and great-grandparents (Mrs. Luella Shenk and Mrs. Susie Coblentz). Memorial services were held on Aug. 12 at Rosecrans Mortuary, in charge of Donald G. King and Floyd Lichti. Graveside services were held on Aug. 15 at the Mennonite Cemetery, Willamina, Ore., in charge of Joseph D. Kropf.

Fink, Harvey B., son of Samuel and Laura (Risser) Fink, was born at Elkhart, Ind., Mar. 19, 1906; died of a heart attack at his home in Elkhart, Ind., May 1, 1974; aged 68 y. On Mar. 19, 1927, he was married to Vada Eby, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Lulu) and 3 grandchildren. He was a member of the Osceola Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Olive Mennonite Church on May 4, in charge of Clarence Yutzy and Maurice Long; interment in the Olive Cemetery.

Friederich, Valerie, daughter of Frank and Merridy (Altorfer) Friederich, was born at Peoria, Ill.; died at her home at Metamora, Ill., July 24, 1974; aged 9 y. Surviving are her parents, 3 brothers (Vincent, Victor, and Van), and her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Henry Altorfer). Funeral services were held at the Metamora Mennonite Church on July 27, in charge of James Detweiler; interment in the Springdale Cemetery, Peoria.

Landis, Elizabeth N., daughter of Henry E. and Lucy E. (Near) Landis, was born at Plainview, Tex., Oct. 16, 1915; died of cancer at the Waynesboro Hospital, Waynesboro, Pa., July 30, 1974; aged 58 y. Surviving are one sister (Rhoda Stoltzfus) and 2 brothers (Milton and John Landis). She was a member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church. Graveside services were held at the Chambersburg Mennonite Church Cemetery on Aug. 1, in charge of Omar R. Martin.

Leatherman, Mary, daughter of Abraham and Mary (Cox) Jones, was born in Upper Providence Twp., Pa., June 9, 1903; died of respiratory failure at Phoenixville (Pa.) Hospital on July 27, 1974; aged 71 y. On May 2, 1925, she was married to Jacob L. Leatherman, who preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1953. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mary - Mrs. Irvin Deimler and Susan - Mrs. David Brunk), 4 sons (John, Karl, Richard, and J. Glen), one brother (Abraham Jones), and one sister (Kathryn Jones). She was a member of the Providence Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 31, in charge of Norman G. Kolb and Jesse M. Mack; interment in the church cemetery.

Mills, Lila, was born in Michigan on Jan. 29, 1911; died of cancer at Alpena General Hospital, July 10, 1974; aged 63 y. She was married to Andrew L. Mills, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ellen M. and Dorothy I. Mills) and one brother (Russel). She was a member of the Wellington Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Fairview Mennonite Church on July 13, in charge of Earl Miller and Harold Sharp; interment in the Fairview Cemetery.

Springer, Alvina L., daughter of Peter and Emma (Esch) Springer, was born at Metamora, Ill., Dec. 23, 1900; died at St. Frances Hospital, Peoria, Ill., July 10, 1974; aged 73 y. Surviving are one sister (Martha - Mrs. E. Neumann) and one brother (Raymond). One brother (Alvin) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 13, in charge of James Detweiler; interment in the Hickory Point Cemetery.

Stauffer, Samuel, son of Benjamin and Lena (Steider) Stauffer, was born in Nebraska on Aug. 5, 1887; died at Tofield, Alta., Aug. 8, 1974; aged 87 y. On Dec. 27, 1910, he was married to Elizabeth Roth, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Boyd), 2 daughters (Edith - Mrs. Joseph W. Kauffman and Dorothy - Mrs. John Maurer), 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Joe, John, and William), and one sister (Lydia). He was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 12, in charge of Harold Boettger and Milo Stutzman; interment in the Salem Church Cemetery.

Swartzendruber, Jacob D., was born in Iowa on Aug. 23, 1891; died at Pigeon, Mich., Aug. 7, 1974; aged 82 y. On Feb. 20, 1913, he was married to Lydia Gascho, who preceded him in death on June 30, 1973. Surviving are 4 daughters, 2 sons, 21 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 9, in charge of Charles Haarer; interment in the Pigeon River Cemetery.

Wittrig, Lydia, daughter of Jacob and Phoebe (Schertz) Sutter, was born at Wisner, Neb., Sept. 17, 1896; died at the Hopedale Medical Complex on Aug. 10, 1974; aged 77 y. On Aug. 2, 1912, she was married to Amos Wittrig, who preceded her in death in December 1951. Surviving are 3 sons (Howard, Glenn, and Loren), one daughter (Iola - Mrs. Silas Bowman), 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one brother (Dan Sutter), and one half brother (Irven Burkey). She was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 13, in charge of Elmo Springer; interment in the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 67, Number 36 - September 10, 1974 page 694

Beiler, John Z., son of Menno S. and Nancy (Beiler) Beiler, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 20, 1901; died of a heart attack at Morgantown, Pa., Aug. 8, 1974; aged 72 y. On Feb. 27, 1926, he was married to Mabel Sweigart, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Samuel S. and Sylvanus), one daughter (Mabel - Mrs. Daniel B. Stoltzfus), and 2 sisters (Malinda Lapp and Mary - Mrs. Daniel Beiler). One son (Paul) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 12, in charge of Ira Kurtz; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Birkey, Hazel Mae, daughter of Ernest and Sarah (Wenger) Swartzendruber, was born at Palmer, Iowa, May 17, 1927; died of cancer at a hospital in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, Aug. 4, 1974; aged 47 y. On Nov. 15, 1946, she was married to Elmer Birkey, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Larry and Sandra), her parents, 3 brothers (Clifford, Emery, and John), and 2 sisters (Twila - Mrs. Dale Wenger and LeAnna - Mrs. Wilbur Miller). A daughter (Shirley) preceded her in death on July 25, 1964. She was a member of the Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 7, in charge of Walter Smeltzer; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery, Manson.

Good, Arlan R., son of Wilmer and Lila (Birky) Good, was born in Valparaiso, Ind., Apr. 29, 1945; died of a heart condition at St. Catherine's Hospital, East Chicago, Ind., Aug. 14, 1974; aged 29 y. Surviving are one sister (Shirley Good), 3 brothers (Mark, Steve, and Ronald), and his maternal grandparents (Jonas and Lizzie Birky). He was a member of the Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 17, in charge of Samuel S. Miller and John F. Murray; interment in Hopewell Cemetery.

Hostetler, Elsie Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ora Baker, was born at Protection, Kan., Feb. 22, 1926; died of cancer at the Harper District Hospital, Harper, Kan., July 14, 1974; aged 48 y. On Aug. 2, 1946, she was married to Lester Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Diana - Mrs. Ron Peden, Bonnie - Mrs. Michael Starry, and Sherlyn - Mrs. Steve Ioeger), her parents, 2 sisters (Alma - Mrs. Albert Hostetler and Virginia Lee - Mrs. Sanford Oyer), and 2 granddaughters. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 17, in charge of Robert O. Zehr, Waldo Miller, and Gary Harms; interment in the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Kramer, Wilmer W., son of Israel G. and Matilda (Wolf) Kramer, was born at Line Lexington, Pa., Dec. 25, 1894; died at Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 2, 1974; aged 79 y. On Jan. 22, 1921, he was married to Bertha Detweiler, who preceded him in death on Sept. 30, 1973. Surviving are 5 sons (Roscoe D., Wilmer D., Jr., Roland D., Richard D., and Floyd D.), one daughter (Mrs. Olive Leever), 20 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Martha Kinsey and Mrs. Walter Myers). He was a member of the Rockhill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 6, in charge of Henry L. Ruth and Alvin D. Detweiler; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller, Lucinda, daughter of John and Lucinda (Stutzman) Troyer, was born in Shickley, Neb., May 5, 1907; died at St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, Pa., May 19, 1974; aged 67 y. On Aug. 18, 1927, she was married to Alton Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Ellis, Joyce - Mrs. Richard Mast, Shirley - Mrs. Donald Meabon, and Linda - Mrs. James Copeland) and 3 brothers (Abner, Daniel, and Vernon). She was preceded in death by five brothers and 3 sisters. She was a member of the Beaverdam Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 22, in charge of Peter Wiebe; interment in Beaverdam Cemetery.

Miller, Mary B., daughter of Christian C. and Lavina (Bender) Longenecker, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 5, 1896; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., June 22, 1974; aged 77 y. On Nov. 7, 1918, she was married to Norman S. Miller, who preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 1958. Surviving are 5 children (G. Mildred - Mrs. Parke Garber, C. Richard, H. Florence, A. Arlene, and N. Parke), 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Phares, Elam, Bender, and Amos), and one sister (Rosa - Mrs. Herbert Lesher). She was a member of the Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 25, in charge of Nevin L. Horst and Henry W. Frank; interment in the Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.

Moyer, Jolene Kay, daughter of Stanley and Gloria (Keller) Moyer, was born at Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 27, 1961; died of cancer at Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 4, 1974; aged 12 y. Surviving are one sister (Carol - Mrs. Dale Leatherman), 4 brothers (Harley, David, Brian, and Bradley), maternal grandmother (Fannie Keller), and paternal grandmother (Mary Lizzie Moyer). Funeral services were held at the Franconia Mennonite Church on Aug. 8, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, Earl Anders, and Curtis Bergey; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Ruth, Noah M., son of Charles and Rosa (Moyer) Ruth, was born at Colmar, Pa., June 3, 1888; died at his home at Souderton, Pa., Aug. 2, 1974; aged 86 y. Surviving are 3 sisters (Edna - Mrs. Paul Hunsberger, Sallie Ruth, and Cora - Mrs. Levi Hange) and 2 brothers (Linford M. and Winfield M.). He was a member of the Line Lexington Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 7, in charge of Dan Longenecker and Claude Meyers; interment in the Line Lexington Mennonite Cemetery.

Schwartzentruber, Katie, daughter of Christian and Mary (Roggie) Moser, was born at Kirschnerville, N.Y., June 4, 1882; died at the Lewis Co. Hospital on July 7, 1974; aged 92 y. On Feb. 19, 1903, she was married to John B. Schwartzentruber, who preceded her in death on Feb. 23, 1943. Surviving are 2 sons (John M. and Abner M.), 3 daughters (Sarah - Mrs. Aaron Widrick, Mrs. Mary Tanner, and Esther - Mrs. Vernon Zehr), 21 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one brother (Amos Moser), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Esther Boshart, Mrs. Laura Noftsier, and Rosella - Mrs. Aaron Erb). She was preceded in death by one son (Christian) and one great-grandson. She was a member of the Lowville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Croghan Mennonite Church on July 10, in charge of Richard Zehr and Stanley Tanner; interment in the church cemetery.

Taylor, Wilda M., daughter of George and Sarah (Conklin) Miller, was born on Jan. 13, 1901; died at the Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Aug. 4, 1974; aged 73 y. Surviving are 2 sons (Evan and Dwayne), 3 daughters (Esther - Mrs. Orris Gerber, Ellen - Mrs. Marvin Hostetler, and Mary - Mrs. Ian Schmucker), 22 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one brother (Willard Miller), and one sister (Grace - Mrs. Stanley Myers). She was a member of the Martins Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 7, in charge of Wayne D. King and Harold Zehr; interment in the Martins Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 67, Number 37 - September 17, 1974 page 710

Alwine, S. Pearl, daughter of Levi M. and Katie Ann (Gindlesperger) Thomas, was born at Thomas Mills, Pa., Mar. 24, 1890; died Aug. 15, 1974; aged 84 y. She was married to John Alwine, who preceded her in death on Aug. 17, 1952. Surviving are 2 sons (Walter L. and Lowell T.), 7 daughters (Leora M. - Mrs. Ernest Kauffman, Edna P. - Mrs. Leon Kauffman, Amy E. - Mrs. Elwood Cable, Ida G. - Mrs. Samuel Holsopple, Naomi K. - Mrs. Alvin Holsopple, Ivie F. - Mrs. Lawrence Short, and Reda P. - Mrs. Richard Kauffman), 42 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and 2 brothers (Webster and Menno). She was preceded in death by one daughter, 4 sisters, 4 brothers, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Thomas Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 18, in charge of Donald Speigle and Stanley Freed; interment in church cemetery.

Beachy, Samuel, son of Jonas and Fannie (Miller) Beachy, was born in Newton Co., Ind., June 1, 1886; died at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla., Aug. 11, 1974; aged 88 y. On Feb. 20, 1913, he was married to Katherine Schlabach, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Lewis, David, Calvin, Alvin, and Earl), 4 daughters (Martha - Mrs. Samuel Nofziger, Mrs. Sally Mast, Grace - Mrs. Daniel Christner, and Marie - Mrs. George Meyers), 43 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Ben, Ezra, and Jonas). He was preceded in death by one son, Jonas, and 2 grandchildren. He was a member of Palm Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Noah D. Miller. Services were also held at Alden Mennonite Church, in charge of Titus Kauffman, Levi Sommers, and Joseph Baer; interment in County Line Cemetery.

Dowling, Frances Virginia, daughter of Martin and Elizabeth (Lahman) Blosser, was born in Concrod[sic], Tenn., Dec. 20, 1891; died at Newport News, Va., June 11, 1974; aged 83 y. She was married to M. L. Dowling, who preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 1947. Surviving are one son (Cecil W.), one daughter (Mary Elizabeth - Mrs. John N. Brenneman), 6 grandchildren, and one brother (Sol Blosser). One son, Ivan, preceded her in death. She was a member of the Concord Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 15, in charge of Ezra O. Good; interment in Concord Mennonite Cemetery.

Gage, Lester M., was born on Mar. 22, 1894; died at Flint, Mich., while visiting his son, June 30, 1974; aged 80 y. On Dec. 23, 1924, he was married to Laura G. Alcorn, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Virginia - Mrs. Charles Solesby), 10 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Ray, Harold, and Floyd) and one sister (Mae Innes). He was a member of Wayside Mennonite Church, Brimley, Mich. Funeral services were held at Hovie Funeral Home, in charge of Clarence Troyer; interment in Hillside Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: The name of Mr. Gage's son must have been inadvertently omitted.

Gehman, Catherine K., daughter of William and Elizabeth (Hunsberger) Kratz, died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 18, 1974; aged 83 y. She was married to Solomon G. Gehman, who preceded her in death in 1964. Surviving are 2 daughters (Betty - Mrs. Curtis Landis, and Shirley - Mrs. Ronald Souder), one foster son (Harry M. Clinton), 12 grandchildren, and one brother (Jacob Kratz). She was a member of Frederick Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, in charge of Wayne Kratz and Walter Alderfer; interment in Hereford Cemetery.

Gingerich, Mildred Faye, daughter of Frank and Fannie (Troyer) Schneider, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, June 1, 1905; died of cancer at Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, Aug. 18, 1974; aged 69 y. On May 11, 1927, she was married to Alva J. Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Alva, Jr., and Duane), 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Forest Schneider, Glenn Snider), and 2 sisters (Della Schneider, and Merle - Mrs. Albert Kessler). She was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 21, in charge of J. John J. Miller; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Greider, Joe A., son of Tobias and Barbara (Musser) Greider, was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, Oct. 13, 1903; died at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine, Ohio, Aug. 14, 1974; aged 70 y. On Aug. 2, 1930, he was married to Grace Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Joe A. Greider, Jr., and Ed Greider), 2 daughters (Jean - Mrs. Joe D. Yoder, and Carol - Mrs. DeWayne Unruh), 13 grandchildren and one sister (Minnie - Mrs. Wesley Hilty). He was a member of Huber Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Kauffman Funeral Home, West Liberty, Ohio, Aug. 17, in charge of Duane Beck and Howard Schmitt; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Hewins, Luella Blanche, was born in Kansas on Nov. 25, 1884; died at Lynchburg, Va., Aug. 7, 1974; aged 89 y. She was married to John Hewins, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Roma and Glenn Hewins), 5 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. She was a member of Concord Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 9, in charge of Ezra O. Good; interment in Concord Mennonite Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: From Mr. Hewins' obituary, Luella's maiden name was Williams (see May 10, 1955)

Hofstetter, Simon C., son of Christian and Anna (Zuercher) Hofstetter, was born near Dalton, Ohio, June 27, 1883; died of an apparent heart attack, Aug. 8, 1974; aged 91 y. On Jan. 19, 1911, he was married to Sarah Nussbaum, who preceded him in death on Apr. 7, 1955. Surviving are 4 daughters (Leona, Ida, Sylvia - Mrs. Oren Gerig, and Anna), 2 sons (Milton and Lester), 8 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Elda (on Dec. 16, 1959), 7 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 11, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Reuben Hofstetter; interment in Kidron Church Cemetery.

Miller, Jacob P., son of Peter J. and Cathryn (Brenneman) Miller, was born at Inman, Kan., Sept. 30, 1880; died at Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, Aug. 25, 1974; aged 93 y. On Dec. 15, 1907, he was married to Emma Yoder, who survives. Surviving are 2 sons (Chester P. and Lawrence L.), 2 daughters (Eldora - Mrs. Claude Preston, and Leona - Mrs. Jacob Mandel), 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchldren, one brother (Noah), and one sister (Ruth Miller). He was a charter member of Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 27, in charge of Carl L. Smeltzer; interment in Sharon Hill Cemetery.

Newswanger, Irvin R., son of Harvey S. and Emma (Ringler) Newswanger, was born June 27, 1944; died Aug. 10, 1974; aged 30 y. He was married to Nancy Jane Martin, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, 2 children (Leanne Marie and Irvin Randall), 4 brothers (Melvin, Wilmer, Emerson, and Harvey, Jr.), and 2 sisters (Verna and Barbara). He was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 13, in charge of Wilmer Leaman, Ben Brubacher, Wayne Mast, and Elmer Brubaker; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Shaffer, Clayton E., son of John W. and Lizzie (Saylor) Shaffer, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., July 7, 1899; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Aug. 22, 1974; aged 75 y. He was married to Emma Speicher, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Clarence), 2 sisters (Ethel - Mrs. John McNutt, and Helen - Mrs. Joseph McTonic) and a niece (Mrs. Sandra McLarney) and her 3 children, who were living in his home. He was a member of Thomas Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 25 in charge of Donald Speigle; interment in Thomas Mennonite Cemetery.

Snyder, Fannie S., daughter of Jeremiah and Fannie (Sheetz) Landis, was born at East Petersburg, Pa., Nov. 16, 1885; died at Luther Acres, Lititz, Pa., Mar. 14, 1974; aged 88 y. She was married to Granville Brackbill, who preceded her in death in 1927. She was later married to Christian B. Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Kathryn - Mrs. Warren B. Snyder), 3 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Landis Valley Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Spacht Funeral Home, Lititz, Pa., Mar. 17, in charge of Ira D. Landis and Mervin L. Landis; interment in East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery.

Steinman, Emanuel, son of Christian and Anna (Brenneman) Steinman, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., June 15, 1899; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 23, 1974; aged 75 y. On Sept. 19, 1923, he was married to Sarah Kennel, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ray) and 2 grandsons. In 1961 he was ordained deacon for the Steinman congregation. He was a member of the Steinman congregation, where funeral services were held on Aug. 26, in charge of Elmer Swartzentruber and Vernon B. Zehr; interment in Steinman Mennonite Cemetery.

Zehr, Don L., son of Arthur and Eva (Morgan) Zehr, was born in Manson, Iowa, June 17, 1920; died of a cerebral hemorrhage at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minn., Aug. 26, 1974; aged 54 y. On Nov. 28, 1957, he was married to Berdine Birkey, who survives. Also surviving are his mother and 2 sisters (Vergie - Mrs. Wilford Erb, and Illiah - Mrs. Leroy Gingerich). He was a member of the Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 29, in charge of Walter Smeltzer; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

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Gospel Herald - Volume 67, Number 38 - September 24, 1974 page 734

Alderfer, Jonas L., son of Levi and Sarah (Landis) Alderfer, was born at Harleysville, Pa., Nov. 5, 1881; died at Harleysville, Pa., Aug. 27, 1974; aged 92 y. He was a member of the Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 31, in charge of Willis Miller and John L. Ruth; interment in Salford Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Bast, David K., son of John and Barbara (Kennel) Bast, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Feb. 15, 1895; died at the K. W. Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., July 31, 1974; aged 79 y. On Oct. 3, 1922, he was married to Veronica Steinman, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children (Alvin, Mahlon, Susanne - Mrs. David Bowman, Alma - Mrs. Lester Bechtel, Dorothy - Mrs. Sidney Rudy, and Doris - Mrs. John Metzger), 29 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Christina Mogk). He was preceded in death by one son (John, in 1963), 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 3, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; burial in adjoining cemetery.

Gerber, Elizabeth, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Schultz) Bast, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Aug. 17, 1911; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 18, 1974; aged 63 y. On Oct. 28, 1931, she was married to John E. Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Harold), 2 daughters (Mildred - Mrs. Kenneth Lichty and Elsie - Mrs. Harold Lichty), 14 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Samuel and Elvy), and 5 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Michael Erb, Emma - Mrs. Samuel Lebold, Laura - Mrs. Daniel Wilker, Clara - Mrs. Emanuel Zehr, and Vera - Mrs. Elmer Erb). She was preceded in death by one son (Lloyd) and one brother (George). She was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 20, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Hackman, James N., son of Arthur K. and Lizzie (Nice) Hackman, was born at Hatfield, Pa., Feb. 5, 1944; died at Hatfield, Pa., Aug. 30, 1974; aged 30 y. On Sept. 20, 1969, he was married to Alice Derstine, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Connie Sue and Lisa Marie), his parents, grandfather (Henry Hackman), 2 brothers (Walton and Harold), and 2 sisters (Mildred - Mrs. Clair Nice and Mary - Mrs. James Haman). He was a member of the Plains Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 2, in charge of Gerald Studer and John E. Lapp; interment in the Plains Mennonite Cemetery.

Harnish, Annie M., daughter of Jacob and Sue (Foutz) Eshleman, was born on Apr. 28, 1881; died at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., May 30, 1974; aged 93 y. On Dec. 24, 1903, she was married to Christ C. Harnish, who preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 1964. Surviving are 10 children (Jacob, Betty - Mrs. Clarence Warfel, Suie - Mrs. Chester Thomas, Christ, Stella - Mrs. Mylin Shenk, Ruth - Mrs. Paul Hess, Edna - Mrs. Christ Hess, Clarence, Florence - Mrs. John Thomas, and Marvin), 54 grandchildren, 94 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and one brother (Landis). She was a member of the Byerland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 2, in charge of James Hess, Wilbur Lentz, and David Thomas; interment in the church cemetery.

Hunsberger, Viola B., daughter of Clarence W. and Ella Mae (Becker) Erb, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Jan. 27, 1919; died at her home in Telford, Pa., Aug. 24, 1974; aged 55 y. She was married to J. Norman C. Hunsberger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Edward R.), one daughter (Nancy L. - Mrs. David E. Cressman), and 9 grandchildren. She was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 28, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler and Russell B. Musselman; interment in the Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Kurtz, Henrietta, daughter of Otto and Mary (Englehardt) Luplow, was born on Aug. 6, 1905; died at her home near Columbiana, Ohio, Aug. 25, 1974; aged 69 y. On Dec. 29, 1925, she was married to Elmer A. Kurtz, who preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 1969. Surviving are one daughter (Martha M. Jarvis), 2 sons (David A. and James E.), 8 grandchildren, 5 sisters (Mr. [sic] Wilson Lower, Mrs. Allen Hesston, Mrs. Rosco Sanders, Mrs. Wilmer Ulrich, and Mrs. Robert Williamson), and one brother (Otto, Jr.). She was a member of the Midway Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 28, in charge of Paul Yoder, David Weaver, and Ernest Martin; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Leatherman, Clara, daughter of Abram and Ella Mae (Shelly) Wismer, was born in Bedminister Twp., Pa., Sept. 3, 1893; died at Franconia Mennonite Home on Aug. 10, 1974; aged 80 y. On Jan. 3, 1914, she was married to Walter H. Leatherman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (James Detweiler and Norman Leatherman), 3 daughters (Sadie Maugle, Grace Hufford, and Arlene Leatherman), 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Alice Detweiler and Mrs. Norman Lapp). She was a member of the Perkasie Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 13, in charge of Richard Detweiler and James Burkholder; interment in the Perkasie Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Reist, Lulu May, daughter of Emmanuel K. and Mary (Smoker) Greenawalt, was born at Topeka, Ind., July 3, 1883; died of heart failure at Premont, Tex., Aug. 27, 1974; aged 91 y. On June 11, 1907, she was married to H. Frank Reist, who preceded her in death on Jan. 29, 1967. Surviving are 2 daughters (Maurine - Mrs. N. B. Finley and Eleanor - Mrs. Sam C. Swartz), one son (Robert L.), 12 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the United Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Premont, Tex., Aug. 30, in charge of Paul Conrad, Walter Gomez, and Forest Whitcher; interment in Premont.

Shoemaker, Nettie D., daughter of David J. and Alice Maust, was born near Meyersdale, Pa., July 2, 1888; died at the Meyersdale Hospital on Aug. 29, 1974; aged 86 y. On Jan. 28, 1911, she was married to Ellis Shoemaker, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Marian Shoemaker, Mrs. Frances Werner, Mrs. Alta Yoder, and Mrs. Alice Miller), 5 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Springs Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, Md., Aug. 31, in charge of John H. Kraybill; interment in the Springs Cemetery.

Thompson, Russell I., was born in Augusta Co., Va., Oct. 15, 1915; died suddenly at work on Aug. 17, 1974; aged 58 y. He was married to Grenoble Marie Howard, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Richard Dale and Russell Lee), one foster daughter (Betty - Mrs. Aubrey L. Byrd), 3 brothers (Ruler W., Dempsey, and Warren B.), 11 grandchildren, and one sister (Verda - Mrs. James M. Byrd). He was a member of the Lynside Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Vance R. Brydge and Harold Eshleman; interment in the Stuarts Draft Mennonite Cemetery.

Yutzy, Jon Michael, son of Oliver and Miriam (Swartzendruber) Yutzy, was born at Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 22, 1955; died in an airplane crash on Aug. 30, 1974; aged 18 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Karen Elaine and Barbara Jo), 2 brothers (Mark Edward and Gordon James), his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Chris Burkholder and Mrs. Sarah Swartzendruber). He was a member of the Lyon Street Mennonite Church, Hannibal, Mo., where funeral services were held on Sept. 2, in charge of Daniel Kauffman; interment in Grand View Burial Park.

Transcribed by Cynthia Kauffman, Pennsylvania


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