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Ebersole, Walter W., son of Amos R. and Clara (Whisler) Ebersole, was born at West Donegal Twp., Pa., Aug. 15, 1901; died of cancer at Elizabethtown, Pa., Apr. 8, 1975; aged 74 y. On July 16, 1925, he was married to Elva Stoner, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (David and J. Delmar), 4 daughters (Clara E. - Mrs. Luther Cutman, Lois E. - Mrs. Robert Kelchner, Ruth - Mrs. Alvin Zimmerman, and Mariana - Mrs. Paul Longenecker), one foster daughter (Esther Peiffer Yoder), 22 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Jonas), and one sister (Mrs. Nora Zeager). He was preceded in death by one son (Wayne). On July 10, 1941, he was ordained to the office of deacon and served the Good and Cedar Hill churches. He was a member of the Good Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 12, in charge of Jay Bechtold and Russell J. Baer; interment in Good Cemetery.

Eby, Warren Leaman, son of Sem and Minnie (Leaman) Eby, was born in Gordonville, Pa., Nov. 4, 1907; died of a heart attack at the home of his son on Mar. 13, 1975; aged 67 y. On Oct. 18. 1928, he was married to Kathryn H. Shearer, who survives. Also surviving is one son (Donald S.), one daughter (Thelma K. - Mrs. Milton Landis), 6 grandchildren, one brother (John W.), one sister (Verna - Mrs. Elmer H. Kreider), one stepbrother (Ira J. Buckwalter), and one stepsister (Mae - Mrs. D. Lester Hoover). He was a member of the Paradise Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 15, in charge of Harold Book and Clair Eby; interment in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.

Erb, Allen H., son of Tillman and Lizzie (Hess) Erb, was born near Newton, Kan., Dec. 9, 1888; died at Bethel Hospital, Newton, Kan., Apr. 3, 1975; aged 86 y. In 1912 he was married to Stella Cooprider, who preceded him in death in 1959. In 1964 he was married to Malinda Liechty, who survives. Also surviving are 2 foster daughters (Mildred and Margaret Mahoney) and 7 brothers and sisters (Mabel Kauffman, Paul, Ruth - Mrs. Clarence Ebersole, Jacob, Amy - Mrs. Nicholas Yoder, Tillman, and Leah - Mrs. Alvin Yordy). He was preceded in death by one foster son (Albert Tevis) and one sister (Anna King). He was ordained to the ministry in 1912 and to the office of bishop in 1939. He served pastorates in Kansas, Colorado, Oregon, Montana, and Nebraska. He was a member of the Whitestone Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 6, in charge of Jerry Weaver, assisted by James Hershberger and Earl Buckwalter; interment in West Liberty Cemetery.

Frey, Fannie B., daughter of John and Amanda (Horst) Martin, was born in Washington Co., Md., July 15, 1893; died of heart failure at Menno Haven Rest Home, Chambersburg, Pa., Apr. 2, 1975; aged 81 y. On Dec. 19, 1916, she was married to David B. Frey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Irvin M., Adin L., and Preston M.), 5 daughters (Lista - Mrs. Paul J. Martin, Catherine - Mrs. Harold E. Martin, Miriam - Mrs. Melvin H. Horst, Beulah ­ Mrs. Marlin Shank, and Lois - Mrs. Ira M. Martin), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary H. Martin and Mrs. Esther Martin). She was a member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 5, in charge of Omar R. Martin, Amos Martin, and Harold Hunsecker; interment in Chambersburg Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Hartzler, Sadie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Culp, was born near Nappanee, Ind., Sept. 13, 1890; died at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind., Apr. 8, 1975; aged 84 y. On Sept. 1, 1912, she was married to Earl Hartzler, who preceded her in death on Sept. 26, 1969. Surviving are one daughter (Eunice - Mrs. J. C. York), one son (Floyd), 6 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Lucy Ringo). She was a member of the North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 11, in charge of T. H. Brenneman, Don Brenneman, and Jack Oxenrider; interment in Miller Cemetery.

Hershherger, Venus, son of Emanuel and Lucinda (Stutzman) Hershberger, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, May 7, 1886; died at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, Ohio, Mar. 20, 1975; aged 88 y. He was married to Ella Miller, who preceded him in death in 1949. Surviving are 5 children (Miller, Titus, Clair, Oneta - Mrs. Glenn Immel, and Evelyn - Mrs. Roy Schlabach), 28 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Alma and Ada - Mrs. Clarence Zuercher). He was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 23, in charge of Erv Schlabach and Homer Kandel; interment in the church cemetery.

Lehman, Paul F., son of Joseph E. and Eleonora (Frey) Lehman, was born in Greene Twp., Pa., May 22, 1907; died of a heart attack at his home in Chambersburg, Pa., Apr. 8, 1975; aged 67 y. On May 3, 1939, he was married to Margaret Paxton, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Marlin L., D. Ralph, and Joseph E.), one daughter (Marie ­ Mrs. J. Eldon Eby), 2 brothers (Amos F. and Howard F.), and one sister (Rhoda ­ Mrs. Harold M. Herr). He was a member of Chambersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 11, in charge of Omar R. Martin and Preston Frey; interment in the Chambersburg Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Lichty, Mary, daughter of Simon J. and Sarah (Beachy) Lichty, was born near St. Paul, Pa., Nov. 21, 1888; died at her home in Oakland, Md., Feb. 9, 1975; aged 86 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Fannie ­ Mrs. John Stutzman and Lizzie ­ Mrs. J. D. Swartzentruber) and one brother (Ross). She was preceded in death by 4 brothers (Jonas, Noah, Daniel, and Roy) and one sister (Dora - Mrs. D. L. Swartzentruber). She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Gortner Union Church in charge of Paul Bender and Melvin Nussbaum; interment in Gortner Church Cemetery.

Schrock, Bena, daughter of Daniel and Susan (Brunk) Roth, was born at Albany, Ore., Sept. 20, 1900; died of cancer at Corvallis, Ore., Nov. 18, 1974; aged 74 y. On Sept. 7, 1919, she was married to David Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Vernon, Earl, and Dale), 3 daughters (Irene ­ Mrs. Loren Herbert, Pearl Kotyo, and Opal ­ Mrs. Kenneth Kuhns), 30 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one brother (Daniel B.), and one sister (Anna - Mrs. William Whitaker). She was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 20, in charge of Roy Hostetler and Verl E. Nofziger; interment in Willamette Memorial Park.

Shoemaker, John W., son of Martin V. and Mary Ann (Yeager) Shoemaker, was born in Letterkenny Twp., Pa., Oct. 9, 1884; died of heart failure at the Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, Pa., Apr. 16, 1975; aged 90 y. On Mar. 28, 1915, he was married to Emma H. Horst, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Norman H. and John J.) and 2 brothers (Samuel and Alfred). He was a member of Chambersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 18, in charge of Omar R. Martin and Herbert G. Lindewurth; interment in Chambersburg Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Stauffer, Christian G., son of Jacob and Phoebe (Guth) Stauffer, was born in Milford, Neb., May 6, 1883; died at Seward Memorial Hospital, Seward, Neb., Feb. 4, 1975, aged 91 y. On Mar. 14, 1910, he was married to Anna M. Rediger, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Harry, Sterling, Ezra, and Edward), 2 daughters (Kathryn and Phoebe - Mrs. Warren Burkey), 17 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters and 3 grandchildren. He was a member of East Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 7, in charge of Oliver Roth and Norman Beckler; interment in the church cemetery.

Steinman, Daniel G., son of Daniel H. and Barbara (Gascho) Steinman, was born in Wilmont Twp., Ont., Aug. 12, 1893; died in Wilmont Twp., Apr. 14, 1975; aged 82 y. On Jan. 4, 1921, he was married to Catherine Erb, who preceded him in death on Mar. 4, 1959. Surviving are 8 children (Olin, Mahlon, Wallace, Alvin, Orval, LaVerne, Violet ­ Mrs. Robert McCormick, and Loretta - Mrs. Elroy Lichti), 21 grandchildren. one great-grandchild, one brother (David Steinman), and one sister (Barbara Steinman). He was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 17, in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber and Vernon B. Zehr; interment in the church cemetery.

Yoder, Hannah L., daughter of Jacob J. and Sarah (Lederman) Yoder, was born in Daviess Co., Ind., Apr. 4, 1899; died Apr. 1, 1975; aged 75 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (John L. and Henry L.) and 3 sisters (Mrs. Fannie Raber, Sarah, and Rose Yoder). Three brothers and 4 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Providence Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Tobias Slaubaugh; interment in the church cemetery.

Yoder, Sanford Calvin, son of Christian and Anna Yoder, was born near Iowa City, Iowa, Dec. 5, 1879; died at Goshen, Ind., Feb. 23, 1975; aged 95 y. On Sept. 23, 1903, he was married to Emma Stutzman, who preceded him in death on Nov. 7, 1972. Surviving are one daughter (LaVerne - Mrs. Carl Hostetler), 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Emma, Bess, Cora, and Sade). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Margarite ­ Mrs. David Zimmerly) and one son (Myron). He was ordained to the ministry on June 8, 1911, and to the office of bishop on Sept. 21, 1913. He served the congregations at Chappell, Neb.; East Union, Iowa; and the College Church at Goshen, Ind. He also served as college president and seminary teacher. He was a member of the College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 26, in charge of Levi C. Hartzler, J. Lawrence Burkholder, and John H. Mosemann; interment in Violette Cemetery.

Zook, Ellis R., son of Horace and Sally (Zook) Zook, was born in Topeka, Ind., Jan. 22, 1899; died at Goshen, Ind., Dec. 4, 1974; aged 75 y. On Aug. 14, 1927, he was married to Mary Graber, who preceded him in death on Aug. 23, 1952. On June 26, 1955, he was married to Kathryn Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Erma - Mrs. Charles Calhoun and Eunice - Mrs. James Little), one son (Mervin), 10 grandchildren, and one brother (Walter), and one sister (Ruth - Mrs. J. H. Woodward). He was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 7, in charge of J. D. Graber and J. Robert Detweiler; interment in Violette Cemetery.

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Blough, Milton, son of Jacob and Susan (Baer) Blough, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Oct. 14, 1887; died at his home at Hollsopple, Pa., Apr. 7, 1975. aged 87 y. He was married to Sadie Walker, who preceded him in death in October 1942. On June 6, 1946, he was married to Catherine Green, who survives. Also surviving are 7 stepchildren (Kenneth, Milton, Meredith, Charles, Earl, Leland, and Benjamin Green), 15 stepgrandchildren, 12 stepgreat-grandchildren, and one brother (Lemon Blough). He was a member of Kaufman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Mason Funeral Home, Apr. 9, in charge of Stanley R. Freed; interment in Kaufman Cemetery.

Brandt, Katie C., daughter of John S. and Rebecca N. Hauenstein, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., June 12, 1881; died at Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 12, 1975; aged 93 y. She was married to Phares Y. Brandt, who preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter (Verne Mae). An infant son (Earl) preceded her in death. She was a member of Erisman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Sheetz Funeral Home, Mt. Joy, in charge of H. Howard Witmer, Norman G. Shenk, and Andrew G. Miller; interment in Erisman Cemetery.

Diener, Edward Lee, son of Mose and Sarah Diener, was born in Johnson Co., Mo., Feb. 19, 1906; died at Oregon City, Ore., Apr. 1, 1975; aged 69 y. On Sept. 11, 1944, he was married to Frances Magines, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Marvin and Ronald), 4 grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Pearl Nebel, Alice, Beulah, and Esther Diener). He was a member of Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 5, in charge of Sterling Roth and Maynard Headings; interment in Hopewell Mennonite Cemetery.

Gehman, Ida, daughter of Enos and Catharine (Bechtel) Moyer, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Sept. 21, 1883; died at her home in Souderton, Pa., Apr. 13, 1975; aged 91 y. She was married to Howard N. Gehman, who preceded her in death in January, 1964. She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 16, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler and Russell B. Musselman; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Hershberger, Linnie E., daughter of Silas and Lovina (Speicher) Thomas, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Feb. 9, 1895; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Apr. 17, 1975; aged 80 y. On May 26, 1917, she was married to Norman Hershberger, who preceded her in death on Apr. 13, 1959. Surviving are 2 children (Boyd and Ruth - Mrs. Marvin Kaufman), 3 sisters (Gladys - Mrs. Clarence Shaffer, Annie - Mrs. George Sala, and Olive - Mrs. Curtis Gindlesperger), and one stepbrother (Stephen Blough). She was preceded in death by an infant daughter and a son (Erie). She was a member of Kaufman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 20, in charge of Stanley R. Freed and Harry Y. Shetler; interment in Kaufman Cemetery.

Hunsberger, Harvey, son of Isaac and Fannie (Steiner) Hunsberger, was born at Wadsworth, Ohio, July 4, 1914; died of heart failure following open-heart surgery at Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital, Chicago, Ill., Apr. 6, 1975; aged 60 y. On July 23, 1939, he was married to Gladys Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Gerald and Kurt) and one brother (Lloyd Hunsberger). He was a member of Lombard Mennonite Church. Private cremation service was held on Apr. 9, with an evening memorial service at Lombard Church, in charge of Joe and Emma Richards.

Kauffman, A. Mabel, daughter of Abner and Martha Ellen (Yoder) Kauffman, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Oct. 19, 1887; died at Latham's Care Center, Bellefontaine, Ohio, Apr. 20, 1975; aged 97 y. Surviving is one sister (Artie - Mrs. Marion King). She was a member of South Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 23, in charge of Howard S. Schmitt; interment in South Union Cemetery.

Kipfer, Emma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Gascho, was born in Hay Twp., Ont., May 23, 1890; died at Blue Water Rest Home, Apr. 14, 1975; aged 84 y. She was married to Jacob Kipfer, who preceded her in death on June 11, 1954. Surviving are one son (Elgin), one daughter (Mildred - Mrs. Lewis Boshart), 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Ida Jantzi). She was a member of Zurich Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Westlake Funeral Home, Apr. 17, in charge of Clayton Kuepfer; interment in Zurich Mennonite Cemetery.

Schweitzer, John H., son of John and Mary (Hershberger) Schweitzer, was born in Seward Co., Neb., Apr. 2, 1891; died at a Grand Island, Neb., Hospital, Apr. 15, 1975; aged 83 y. On May 28, 1912, he was married to Matilda Stutzman, who preceded him in death in 1968. Surviving are 2 daughters (Esther - Mrs. Robert Miller, and Naomi ­ Mrs. Raymond Beckler), 5 sons (Mertyon, Alarion, Royden, Lester, and Wilber), 37 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Anna Herman and Mrs. Carrie Stauffer). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. He was a member of Cairo Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Wood River Mennonite Church, Apr. 19, in charge of Sam Oswald and Willis Roth; interment in Wood River Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder, Ora P., son of Peter D. and Sarah (Miller) Yoder, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Dec. 12, 1895; died of a heart attack at his home in Wellman, Iowa, Apr. 21, 1975; aged 79 y. On June 29, 1939, he was married to Ida Ferne Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Arlene - Mrs. David Wenger, Gerald, and Virginia - Mrs. Robert Wenger), 8 grandchildren, 2 brothers (John and Marion), and one sister (Mary - Mrs. Melvin Miller). Two brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 24, in charge of Max Yoder and J. John J. Miller; interment in East Union Cemetery.

Yoder, Timothy Lee, son of Nolan and Marie (Rupp) Yoder, was born at Bedford, Ohio, Feb. 16, 1957; died instantly in an automobile accident Apr. 5, 1975; aged 18 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Karen and Marta), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Amos Yoder), and maternal grandmother (Mrs. Sarah Rupp). He was a member of Aurora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 8, in charge of David F. Miller, Fremon Mast, and Eugene Yoder; interment in church cemetery.

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Amstutz, Michael Lee, son of Milton and Lina (Steiner) Amstutz, was born at Orrville, Ohio, Jan. 7, 1958; died at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio, as a result of an automobile accident on Apr. 22, 1975; aged 17 y. In addition to his parents he is survived by two brothers (Charles and Eugene) and his paternal grandmother (Mrs. Caroline Amstutz). He was a member of the Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 25, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Reuben Hofstetter; burial in the adjoining church cemetery.

Guengerich, Mary, daughter of Conrad and Gertrude (Sumy) Burkholder, was born at Salisbury, Pa., Feb. 27, 1885; died at Camrose, Alberta, Apr. 18, 1975; aged 90 y. On Jan. 28, 1904, she was married to Menno S. Guengerich, who preceded her in death in July 1973. She is survived by 3 sons (Harvey, Daniel, Albert), 4 daughters (Mrs. Verna Brietzke, Erma - Mrs. Maynard Stauffer, Ruth and Mary Ellen), 2 brothers (Perry and John), 2 sisters (Mrs. Lydia Rotruck and Cora - Mrs. Noah Schrock), 16 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren. Two daughters (Barbara and Emma) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Mount View Church. Funeral services were held on Apr. 22 at High River, Alta., in charge of Harold Boettger; interment in the Mount View Church Cemetery.

Hedrick, Curtis Mininger, son of Robert S. and Katie F. (Mininger) Hedrick, was born at Souderton, Pa., Oct. 4, 1934; died of Friedreich's ataxia at Montgomery Co. Hospital, Norristown, Pa., Apr. 27, 1975; aged 40 y. In addition to his parents, he is survived by 2 sisters (Betty - Mrs. Robert Ziegler, and Grace - Mrs. Lester Detweiler). He was a member of the Plains Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Apr. 30 at Huff & Lakjer, Lansdale, Pa., in charge of John E. Lapp and Gerald C. Studer; interment in Plains Mennonite Cemetery.

Heisey, Fannie, daughter of George and Fannie (Billet) Laughman, was born on Dec. 6 1888; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Apr. 22, 1975; aged 86 y. She was married to Phares S. Heisey, who preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 1941. Surviving are 2 sons (Blaine L. and Phares L.) and 2 daughters (Dorothy L. and Beatrice L.), 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Ada and Mary). Funeral services were held at Bossler Mennonite Church on Apr. 25 in charge of Elmer Hertzler and Harlan Hoover; interment in Rissers Cemetery.

Hostetler, Lizzie, daughter of Peter J. and Jamima (Slaubaugh) Zimmerman, was born on Mar. 4, 1890; died Apr. 11, 1975; aged 85 y. On Dec. 22, 1910, she was married to Frank E. Hostetler, who preceded her in death in 1941. Surviving are one son, Kenneth, 6 daughters (Flossie - Mrs. Floyd Miller, LeOra - Mrs. S. L. Caldwell, Virgie - Mrs. Noah Headings, Irene - Mrs. Gilbert Koehn, Doris and Margaret. Two daughters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 13, in charge of Milo Kauffman and Waldo Miller; interment in the West Liberty Cemetery in McPherson County.

Johns, Otis N., son of Daniel J. and Nancy (Yoder) Johns, was born at Goshen, Ind., June 1, 1889; died at Hartville Manner, Hartville, Ohio, Apr. 23, 1975; aged 85 y. On Dec. 24, 1910, he was married to Margaret Rickert, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Gladys - Mrs. Rollin Krabill, Velma - Mrs. Arthur Miller, and Lois - Mrs. Glen Yoder), one son (David), 12 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. A sister (Esther) preceded him in death. On Apr. 8, 1923, he was ordained minister and served the Canton Mission and Beech Mennonite Church. On July 19, 1925, he was ordained bishop. Funeral services were held on Apr. 26 at the Beech Mennonite Church, in charge of Wayne North and Richard Ross; interment in church cemetery.

Leichty, Amos, son of John and Sarah (Neuhouser) Leichty, was born in Allen County, Ind., Sept. 28, 1900; died of cancer at his home, Fort Wayne, Ind., Apr. 7, 1975; aged 74 y. On Aug. 26, 1922, he was married to Anna Weldy, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mae Irene - Mrs. Ben Delegrange, and Betty June ­ Mrs. Raymond Stoll), one son (Joseph W.), 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers (Noah, Herman, Albert, Raymond, and Paul), and 8 sisters (Allie Short, Anna Bauman, Mrs. Laurel Martin, Mrs. Clyde Miller, Mrs. Gilbert Bailey, Mrs. Wilbur Hostetler, Mrs. Lester Perry, and Mrs. Dale King), He was a member of the Leo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 9, in charge of Earl Hartman and Joe Schwartz; interment in the Leo Cemetery.

Moser, Katie Steinmann, daughter of Joseph and Maria (Zehr), Steinmann, was born at New Hamburg, Ont., Oct. 28, 1888; died of cancer at Lewis Co. General Hospital on Apr. 27, 1975; aged 86 y. On Dec. 25, 1928, she was married to Jacob R. Moser, who preceded her in death on Apr. 7, 1959. She is survived by 3 children (Mildred - Mrs. Harold Moshier, Donald J., and Claire M.), 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Ezra), one sister (Mary), nieces, and nephews. She was a member of the Croghan Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 29, in charge of Richard Zehr and Elmer Moser; interment in church cemetery.

Sitler, Irving Kevin, son of Melvin and Martha (Roth) Sitler, was born at Camrose, Alta., June 2, 1951; death was caused by auto collision near Tofield, Alta., Apr. 13, 1975; aged 23 y. On June 29, 1974, he was married to Connie Martin. In addition to his parents he is survived by 2 sisters (Eunice and Sharon - Mrs. Timothy Burkholder), one brother Ray, two nieces, and three nephews. He was a member of the Salem Mennonite congregation, where funeral services were held on Apr. 17, in charge of Harold Boettger; interment in church cemetery.

Swartzendruber, Ernest, son of Mahlon D. and Barbara (Hershberger) Swartzendruber, was born at Wellman, Iowa, Mar. 11, 1916; died at University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Apr. 25, 1975; aged 59 y. On Sept. 11, 1938, he was married to Mary Mishler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Arlis A., James E., and Dellis G.), 2 daughters (Teresa F. - Mrs. William Bainter, Jr., and Violet R.), 3 brothers (Ora, Clarence, and Emerson), 3 sisters (Mabel - Mrs. Bill Zook, Cordelle - Mrs. Rolland Yoder, and Genevieve - Mrs. Allen Yoder), and 2 grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 28, in charge of Carl L. Smeltzer and Dean Swartzendruber; interment in Sharon Hill Cemetery.

Taylor, George R., son of James and Josephine (Saulbury) Taylor, was born at Leroy Ill., Aug. 1, 1901; died at Methodist Hospital, Peoria, Ill., Apr. 4, 1975; aged 73 y. On Sept. 11, 1948, he was married to Velma Batterman, who survives. Also surviving are two sons (Delmar and Jack), 2 daughters (Dorothy - Mrs. Bud Ruff and Jane - Mrs. Hamann), one stepdaughter (Connie - Mrs. Bill Newman), one sister (Mrs. Jessie Golden), 18 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister. His home church was Highway Village Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 7, in charge of Robert Harnish and Clarence Sutter; interment in Fondulac Cemetery.

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Allebach, Mamie, daughter of David and Amanda (Derstein) Allebach, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Nov. 15, 1881; died at her home in Sellersville, Pa., May 3, 1975; aged 93 y. On Mar. 29, 1902, she was married to Wilson Allebach, who preceded her in death on Dec. 25, 1962. Surviving are 2 daughters (Grace and Marion Allebach). A son (W. Ernest) preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 1971. She was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on May 7, in charge of David Destine and D. Allbaugh; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.

Detweiler, Clayton H., son of Samuel and Barbara (Hackman) Detweiler, was born at Souderton, Pa., Jan. 27, 1913; died of a cerebral hemorrhage at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Apr. 16, 1975; aged 62 y. On June 17, 1933, he was married to Anna Leatherman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Gladys Derstine and Marvin Detweiler) and one brother (Mahlon H. Detweiler). He was a member of the Deep Run Mennonite East cong., where funeral services were held on Apr. 19, in charge of Erwin Nace and Cleon Nyce; interment in the Deep Run East Cemetery.

Goshow, Katie F., daughter of David and Katie (Freed) Moyer, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., July 12, 1889; died of a cerebral hemorrhage at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., May 3, 1975; aged 85 y. On Dec. 14, 1907, she was married to Henry N. Goshow, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Irma M. - Mrs. Warren Gehman and Elizabeth - Mrs. Horace Longacre), 2 sons (Ezra M. and Henry M.), 22 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Michael C. Moyer). She was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 7, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Hostetter, Ida May, daughter of Samuel E. and Catherine Kornhaus, was born in Roseland La., Jan. 26, 1903; died at Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 25, 1975; aged 72 y. Surviving are 3 brothers (Samuel, John J., and Amos Hostetler), 8 sisters (Emma, Nora, Ada - Mrs. Milford Hertzler, Edith - Mrs. Richard Martin, Eva ­ Mrs. J. Mark Stauffer, Anna - Mrs. John Alger, Sarah - Mrs. Franklin Weber, and Mary - Mrs. Joe Conner). She was a member of the Lindale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 28, in charge of Arthur McPhee, Moses Slabaugh, and Linden M. Wenger; interment in Lindale Cemetery.

King, Mary S., daughter of John J. and Magdalene (Mast) Hartzler, was born at Mottsville, Mich., Nov. 19, 1877; died at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Mo., Apr. 29, 1975; aged 97 y. On Apr. 24, 1906, she was married to Menno S. King, who preceded her in death on Feb. 4, 1911. Surviving are one son (John King), one daughter (Inah ­ Mrs. Joe Smith), 2 stepchildren (Emery King and Phebe - Mrs. Crist Graber), 7 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren 6 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister (Anna Eigsti). She was a member of the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 2, in charge of Kenneth F. Steckly; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.

Meyers, Claude B., was born at Dublin, Pa., Jan. 20, 1899; died at Hatfield, Pa., Apr. 15, 1975; aged 76 y. On Mar. 21, 1923, he was married to Mary Wismer, who preceded him in death on Mar. 22, 1971. Surviving are 4 daughters (Esther - Mrs. Samuel Hackman, Ruth - Mrs. Frank Toth, Sarah - Mrs. Ralph Hedrick, and Rachel - Mrs. John Smith), 3 sons (Paul W., David W., and William W.), 32 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. On Dec. 12, 1933, he was ordained to the ministry and served the Line Lexington congregation for many years. He also served the congregation at Easton, Pa., for several years. He was a member of the Line Lexington Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 19, in charge of Dan Longenecker, Arthur Ruth and Charles Brunstetter; interment in Line Lexington Cemetery.

Miller, Anna Mary, daughter of Isaac and Annie Marie (Hershey) Hershey, was born at Hanover, Pa., Jan. 11, 1887; died of pneumonia at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Apr. 1, 1975; aged 88 y. She was married to Ira S. Miller, who preceded her in death on June 15, 1946. Surviving are one daughter (Zelah M. Bender), 5 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. One son (Everett W.) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Hanover Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the York Mennonite Church, in charge of Richard Herr and Richard Danner; interment in York Rd. Cemetery.

Miller, James F., son of Herman and Katherine (Ogline) Miller, was born at Berlin, Pa., Sept. 5, 1903; died of cancer at Hollsopple, Pa., Mar. 1, 1975; aged 71 y. On Feb. 26, 1926, he was married to Minnie Wingard, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Louise - Mrs. David Gehman, Mary - Mrs. Every Holsopple, Eva, Esther - Mrs. Bob Strayer), 13 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. One son (Jim) preceded him in death. He was a member of the Kaufman Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Mar. 4, in charge of Glenn Steiner, Stanley Freed, and Harry Shetler; interment in Kaufman Cemetery.

Orebaugh, Reason D., son of Jacob A. and Elma (Crider) Orebaugh, was born at Mathias, W.Va., Apr. 26, 1908; died of cancer at New Market, Va., Apr. 29, 1975; aged 67 y. On Oct. 9, 1928, he was married to Laura Frances Dove, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Reason D., Jr., Ray, Raymond, Donnie, and Gary), 3 daughters (Genevieve - Mrs. Laney Runion, Hazel - Mrs. Norman Cullers, and Mrs. Lorraine Crider), 21 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Mt. Jackson Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Linville Creek Church of the Brethren on May 2, in charge of Linden M. Wenger and Kenneth Horst; interment in the Linville Creek Cemetery.

Ruth Eva S., was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Dec. 18, 1894; died at Line Lexington, Pa., Apr. 17, 1975; aged 80 y. On Dec. 15, 1917, she was married to Wallace M. Ruth, who preceded her in death on July 13, 1969. Surviving are one son (Lloyd S. Ruth), 5 foster children (Clara - Mrs. Stanton Allebach, Elaine - Mrs. John Phillips, John Rinker, Dorothy - Mrs. Raymond Ott, and Nancy - Mrs. William Hess), 26 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Line Lexington Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 19, in charge of Dan Longenecker; interment in Rock Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Yoder, Barbara Jean, daughter of Rolla and May (King) Rushly, was born at Kansas City Mo., May 27 1946; died of massive infection which drastically altered her blood chemistry at St. Lukes Hospital, Kansas City, Mo., May 3, 1975; aged 28 y. On Mar. 25, 1967, she was married to Joe D. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Brian and Rachel), her parents, and one brother (Ronald). She was a member of the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 6, in charge of Kenneth F. Steckly; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.

Transcribed by Marlene McMullin, Michigan.