Aungst, Warren, son of Phares and Salome (Swarr) Aungst, was born in East Hempfield Twp., Pa.; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 31, 1976; aged 88 y. He was married to Mary Hottenstein, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Paul R., Warren S., Jr., Hiram S., Harry S., and Harold S.), one stepson (Wayne B. Hottenstein), one stepdaughter (Mary ­ - Mrs. Melvin Lauver), 28 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 4 stepgreat-grandchildren. He was a member of Bossler Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 3, in charge of Harlan Hoover and Abram L. Gish; interment in the Landisville Mennonite Cemetery.

Bechtel, Amos, son of Henry G. and Emma Bechtel, was born at Spring City, Pa., Oct. 24, 1908; died of myelogenous leukemia at Pottsville Medical Center, Jan. 26, 1976; aged 67 y. On Nov. 14, 1929, he was married to Arvilla Shenk, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Marjorie ­ - Mrs. Willard J. Benner, Janet ­ - Mrs. Vernon C. Ruth, Freda ­ - Mrs. Heinrich A. Trub, and Carol ­ - Mrs. Richard N. Ryan), 10 grandchildren, one brother (Norman H.), and 2 sisters (Naomi ­ - Mrs. Walter M. Rohrer and Grace ­ - Mrs. Paul D. Swartz). He was a member of the Vincent Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 30, in charge of Matthew Kolb, Norman Kolb, and Norman Bechtel; interment in the church cemetery.

Eash, Ethel B., daughter of Frank and Nettie (Bittner) Trexel, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Jan. 10, 1907; died in the Delaware Co. Memorial Hospital, Upper Darby, Pa., Feb. 2, 1976; aged 69 y. On Mar. 30, 1926, she was married to Clarence S. Eash, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Robert E., Harold W., and Donald), 2 daughters (Helen E. and Shirley A.), 18 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Edith ­ Mrs. Dudley Stoner and Fern ­ Mrs. Warden McVicker). Two infant children preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Kaufman Mennonite Church on Feb. 7, in charge of Stanley R. Freed; interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery.

Eshbach, Ethel Ellen, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Gamber) Charles, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 18, 1884; died at Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 11, 1976; aged 91 y. On Jan. 5, 1905, she was married to John Herr Eshbach, who preceded her in death in 1924. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Anna Mary Dings and Frances ­ - Mrs. Richard E. Field), one son (John), 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and 6 sisters (Frances ­ - Mrs. Jacob Shaub, Katie ­ - Mrs. Henry Neff, Mrs. Anna Mary Fisher, Mrs. Susie Charles, Ida ­ - Mrs. Harry Rohrer, and Sadie ­ - Mrs. Ivan Rohrer). She was a member of the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Millersville Mennonite Church on Feb. 14, in charge of James M. Shank, James R. Hess, and Ira B. Landis; interment in the Millersville Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Harris, James, was born near LaFrance, S.C., Jan. 22, 1922; died of cancer at Anderson, S.C., Jan. 13, 1976; aged 53 y. On Sept. 5, 1944, he was married to Mattie Lee Bradley, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (John and Willie), 5 grandchildren, and one brother (John). He was ordained to the ministry in 1963 to serve the Anderson Mennonite Fellowship, Funeral services were held at the Anderson Mennonite Church on Jan. 17, in charge of Martin Lehman and Macon Gwinn.

Hartman, Sarah Alice, daughter of Samuel C. and Annie (Shank) Brunk, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., June 18, 1879; died Dec. ---, 1975, aged 96 y. On Aug. 30, 1903, she was married to Benjamin F. Howard, who preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 1905. On Sept. 1, 1928, she was married to John H. Hartman, who died in Nov. 1935. Surviving are one daughter (Clara Anna ­ - Mrs. Noah Good), 5 stepchildren (Henry Hartman, Mrs. Aldine Brenneman, Mrs. George Shores, Mrs. Harry Landis, and James Shank), 4 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Menno Shenk and Mary Brunk), and 2 brothers (Reuben and Paul Brunk). She was preceded in death by one son (Raymon B.). She was a member of the Sharon Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 10, in charge of Joe Bear, Paul Smith, Gene Crissenberry, and Aaron Shank; interment in Salem Cemetery.

Hartzler, Carrie E., daughter of Jacob A. and Almeda (Byler) Hartzler, was born in Allensville, Pa., Feb. 1, 1903; died at the Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital on Feb. 8, 1976; aged 73 y. Surviving are one brother (John B.) and 2 sisters (Maude ­ - Mrs. James Brenneman and Anna ­ - Mrs. Harvey L. Peachey). She was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 11, in charge of Paul H. Stoltzfus; interment in Allensville Cemetery.

Horner, Adam, was born at Noble, Iowa, Jan. 27, 1886; died of heart failure at his home at Smithville, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1975; aged 68 y. On Jan. 23, 1917, he was married to Ada Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Russell and Lester), 2 daughters (Ruth ­ - Mrs. Clare Hofstetler and Twila ­ - Mrs. Edward Carson), 14 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Smithville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 15, in charge of Herman F. Myers; interment in the church cemetery.

Horst, Florence R., daughter of Reuben H. and Amanda (Reiff) Eby, was born at Hagerstown, Md., Nov. 27, 1888; died on Jan. 31, 1976; aged 87 y. She was married to Michael S. Horst, who preceded her in death in 1958. Surviving are 4 daughters (Amanda ­ - Mrs. J. Clinton Shank, Florence, Anna ­ - Mrs. Earl D. Yeager, and Lula ­ - Mrs. J. Mark Ross), 4 sons (Reuben, Nathan, Enos, and Abram), 39 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Lizzie Martin). She was a member of Clear Spring Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 3, in charge of C. Leonard Eby, Irvin S. Shank, and Reuben E. Martin; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Hostetler, LeRoy, son of Christopher and Elizabeth (Hartzler) Hostetler, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Jan. 20, 1901; died of a heart attack at Bellefontaine, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1976; aged 75 y. On Sept. 3, 1930, he was married to Ardis Ebersole, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Esther ­ - Mrs. Mervin Zook) and 5 grandchildren. He was a member of the South Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 10, in charge of Howard S. Schmitt; interment in South Union Cemetery.

Moyer, Susan K., daughter of Abram and Amanda (Kratz) Alderfer, was born at Mainland, Pa., May 8, 1894; died of a heart attack at her home in Elroy, Pa., Feb. 6, 1976; aged 81 y. She was married to Ellis H. Moyer who preceded her in death in 1945. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Alma Landis and Grace ­ - Mrs. Peter P. Harbon), 10 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Wilmer Kulp and Mrs. Jacob Stoudt), and 2 brothers (Howard and Isaac). She was preceded in death by 3 sons, one brother, and one sister. She was a member of the Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 11, in charge of Floyd Hackman and Earl Anders, Jr.; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Musser, Minnie H., daughter of Aaron S. and Catherine (Dombach) Herr, was born in West Hempfield Twp., Pa., Sept. 4, 1884; died very suddenly at her home in Mt. Joy, Pa., Jan. 18, 1976; aged 91 y. On Oct. 10, 1907, she was married to Harry H. Musser, who preceded her in death in 1970. Surviving are the following children (Marian H., Helen H., Harry H., Ethel ­ - Mrs. J. Henry Rutt), one foster daughter (Mrs. Mary M. College), and 2 grandchildren. She was a member of the Mount Joy Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Nissley Funeral Home, in charge of Henry W. Frank and Elmer Shirk; interment in Erisman's Cemetery.

Roth, Brian Jacob, son of Elton and Ruby (Albrecht) Roth, died as a result of a snowmobile-truck accident on Jan. 27, 1976; aged 15 y. He is survived by his parents, 4 brothers (Ron, Keith, Barry ­ his twin, and Mark), 4 sisters (Joyce ­ - Mrs. Peter Erb, Brenda, Cheryl, and Wendy), and his grandmothers (Mrs. Benjamin Roth and Mrs. Jacob Albrecht). He was a member of Crosshill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were in charge of Steve Gerber and Ervin Erb; interment in Rushes Cemetery.

Schlabach, Edna, daughter of Andy and Tillie (Kauffman) Zook, was born at New Wilmington, Pa., Oct. 22, 1917; died of cancer at the Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford, Del., Jan. 15, 1976; aged 58 y. On Nov. 18, 1949, she was married to Lloyd Schlabach, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Jay and Allen), 5 sisters, and 3 brothers. She was a member of the Greenwood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 18, in charge of John Mishler and Mark Swartzentruber; interment in the church cemetery.

Stauffer, Petra, was born at Tofield, Alta., Aug. 23, 1896; died of a stroke at Camrose, Alta., Feb. 4, 1976; aged 79 y. In 1917 she was married to Joseph E. Stauffer, who preceded her in death in May 1952. Surviving are one son (Leonard), one daughter (Evelyn ­ - Mrs. Norman Stauffer), 5 grandchildren, one great-grandson, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Feb. 7, in charge of Harold Boettger and Paul Voegtlin; interment in the Salem Church cemetery.

Stoltzfus, E. Frank, son of Abner T. and Sara (Yoder) Stoltzfus, was born at Salem, Tex., Dec. 31, 1912; died in a farm accident at Oley, Pa., Dec. 7, 1975; aged 62 y. On Aug. 2, 1941, he was married to Erma Hertzler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (William F., Donald L., and Robert T.) and one brother (Roy). He was a member of the Oley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 11, in charge of Omar Kurtz, Kenneth Horning, and John Glick; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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Detweiler, Marie Gross, daughter of Edward W. and Mary (Gross) Detweiler, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Apr. 11, 1930; died in an automobile accident near Norristown, Pa., Jan. 14, 1976; aged 45 y. Surviving are her father, 3 brothers (Paul G., Willis G., and Harvey G.), and one sister (Edna G.). She was preceded in death by her mother. She was a member of the Methacton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Souderton Mennonite Church, in charge of Clayton L. Swartzentruber, Richard C. Detweiler, Elmer Kolb, and Norman Kolb; interment in the Methacton Mennonite Cemetery.

Downey, Annie, daughter of Mathias and Elizabeth (Dahlem) Pfile, was born in Freeport, Ill., Oct. 21, 1880; died at the Stephenson Nursing Center, Freeport, Ill., Jan. 19, 1976; aged 95 y. In 1902, she was married to James Meads, who preceded her in death in 1920. In 1928 she was married to Claude Downey, who died in 1960. Surviving are one daughter (Ethel ­ - Mrs. Dick Johnson), 3 sons (Paul, Harold, and Emory Meads), one stepson (Jay Downey), 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and one brother (Esrom Pfile). She was a member of the Freeport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 22, in charge of Paul O. King; interment in the church cemetery.

Horst, Adeline, was born on July 17, 1889; died at the K-W Hospital on Feb. 5, 1976; aged 86 y. On Mar. 1, 1910, she was married to Levi Horst, who preceded her in death on June 1, 1958. Surviving is one child (Alice ­ - Mrs. Norman Buehler). She was a member of the Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 8, in charge of Maurice Martin and Mario Synder; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Miller, Ira Z., son of Martin L. and Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Miller, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 15, 1885; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 16, 1976; aged 91 y. On Nov. 5, 1908, he was married to Alice Kraybill, who preceded him in death on July 19, 1959. On Apr. 4, 1967, he was married to Anna Longenecker, who died on Jan. 25, 1974. Surviving are 2 daughters (Laura K. ­ - Mrs. Abram L. Gish and Ruth K. ­ - Mrs. Benjamin G. Stauffer), 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Benjamin Z.). One daughter (Anna) preceded him in death. He was a member of Good Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 19, in charge on Jay. M. Bechtel, Russell J. Baer, and Ralph Ginder; interment in Good Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller, Leroy V., son of John J. and Barbara (Yoder) Miller, was born at Kalona, Iowa, Aug. 15, 1896; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Feb. 18, 1976; aged 79 y. On Dec. 25, 1915, he was married to Lydia Troyer, who preceded him in death on Oct. 26, 1961. On Mar. 31, 1963, he was married to Lydia Beachy, who survives. Surviving are 2 daughters (Grace ­ - Mrs. Gerhard Tiessen and Mabel ­ - Mrs. Al Neuenschwander), 2 sons (J. John J. and Ralph Miller), 12 grandchildren, 3 great-granddaughters, and one brother (Thomas). He was a charter member of the Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 20, in charge of Carl L. Smeltzer; interment in the East Union Cemetery.

Yoder, Edith, daughter of Franklin and Catherine (Landis) Alderfer, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Dec. 17, 1890; died at the Zohlman Nursing Home, Richlandtown, Pa., Feb. 5, 1976; aged 85 y. Surviving are one daughter (Kathryn ­ - Mrs. Paul Ziegler), one son (Harold A.), 4 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Franklin, Arthur, and William Alderfer), and one sister (Grace ­ - Mrs. Walter Yoder). She was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 9, in charge of David F. Derstine and Sheldon Burkhalter; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Zehr, Daniel, son of Peter S. and Catherine (Bender) Zehr, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Apr. 9, 1895; died at the Maple Nursing Home, on Feb. 11, 1976; aged 80 y. On Oct. 29, 1919, he was married to Annie Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Vernon, Ronald, Glenn, and Daniel), 4 daughters (Dorothy ­ - Mrs. Arthur Bender, Olive ­ - Mrs. Orville Bender, Katie ­ - Mrs. Armand Bender, and Lillian ­ - Mrs. Sam Lichty), 36 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (John, David Mahlon, and Enos), and 2 sisters (Mary ­ - Mrs. Dan Wagler and Violet ­ - Mrs. Ezra Schlegel). He was preceded in death by one daughter, 2 grandchildren, one sister, and one brother. In 1947 he was ordained a deacon to serve the Cassel congregation. He was a member of the Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the 16th line East Zorra Mennonite Church on Feb. 14, in charge of Ephraim Gingerich and Henry Yantzi; interment in adjoining cemetery.

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Beckler, Ira, son of Peter and Lavina (Stutzman) Beckler, was born at Milford, Neb., Jan. 18, 1902; died of Parkinson's disease at his home in Lebanon, Ore., Feb. 2, 1976; aged 74 y. On Oct. 20, 1921, he was married to Marian Boshart, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Truman, Delmar, and Clifford), 3 daughters (Naomi ­ - Mrs. Glenn Roth, Opal ­ - Mrs. Gerald Hamilton, and Ardis ­ - Mrs. James Byers), 21 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Sarah ­ - Mrs. Ben Hochstetler, Laura ­ - Mrs. John Stoltzfus, and Ollie ­ - Mrs. Ora Hochstetler). He was preceded in death by one infant son, 6 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 5, in charge of Roy Hostetler, Louis Landis, E. S. Garber, and Verl Nofziger; interment in Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.

Hostetler, Viola Frances, daughter of John A. and Josephine (Grannis) Miller, was born at Wilmington, Pa., July 1, 1894; died at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla., Feb. 14, 1976; aged 81 y. She was married to Dan Hostetler, who preceded her in death in Feb. 1974. Surviving are 3 daughters (Collista ­ - Mrs. William Coblentz, Esther Wengerd, and Pauline ­ - Mrs. Emmanuel Yoder), and 4 sons (Leon, Raymond, Earl, and Marion). She was a member of Marlboro Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Harville Mennonite Church, in charge of Richard Ross, Elmer Yoder, and Jerry Miller; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Hunsberger, Franklin C., son of Norman and Mary (Clemmer) Hunsberger, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Aug. 18, 1916; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 8, 1976; aged 59 y. He was married to Ada Keller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ronald K. and Bryan K.), one daughter (Donna M. ­ - Mrs. John W. Garis), 6 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (J. Norman C. and Clarence C. Hunsberger). He was preceded in death by one brother (Paul C.) in 1971. He was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 11, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler and Russell B. Musselman; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller, Raymond A., son of Andy D. and Amy (Miller) Miller, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Mar. 16, 1944; died as a result of drowning in Colombia, S.A.; aged 31 y. Surviving are his parents, 4 brothers (Roy A., Dan A., Eli Allen, and Wayne A.), and one sister (Esther Miller). He was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 25, in charge of Bill Detweiler; interment in church cemetery.

Yoder, David, son of Simon and Katie (Nisley) Yoder, was born at Mio, Mich., May 14, 1906; died of a blood clot in the lungs, Feb. 22, 1976; aged 69 y. On Sept. 25, 1930, he was married to Lydia Chupp, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Leona ­ - Mrs. Charles Baker, Bertha ­ - Mrs. Ray Yoder, Thelma ­ - Mrs. Cleo Leinbach, and Marilyn Yoder), 2 sons (Herman and David, Jr.), 13 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Edna Atkinson and Mrs. Lydia Delaney), and 3 brothers (Joseph, Trennis, and Albert). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 24, in charge of Samuel J. Troyer and Harold Yoder; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery.

Zehr, Nancy, daughter of Moses and Catherine (Brenneman) Wagler, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Mar. 27, 1903; died at Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 20, 1975; aged 72 y. On Oct. 12, 1924, she was married to Enos Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Earl), 2 daughters (Ruby ­ - Mrs. Melvin Witzel, Katie ­ - Mrs. Melvin Zehr), 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Samuel and John). One son (Neil) and one brother (Dave) preceded her in death. She was a member of Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at 16th Line, East Zorra, Dec. 24, in charge of Ephraim Gingerich and Vernon Zehr; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Zook, Alice Marie, daughter of David F. and Nettie (Zager) Gingerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, May 14, 1915; died of cancer at Lakewood, Colo., Feb. 9, 1976; aged 60 y. On Oct. 25, 1941, she was married to Allen Zook, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Joe Zook and Rita ­ - Mrs. Robert Watkins), 2 grandchildren, 4 stepgrandchildren, 3 brothers (Olin, Delbert, and Lester Gingerich), and one sister (Irene ­ - Mrs. Melvin Duwa). She was a member of Glennon Heights Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Woods' Funeral Home, Golden, Colo., Feb. 12, in charge of Roger Hochstetler and John E. Gingerich; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery, Denver.

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Comardelle, Felix, son of Peter and Evelina (Matherne) Comardelle, was born at Bayou Des Allemands, La., in November 1900; died at the Sako Nursing Home, Raceland, La., Feb. 20, 1976; aged 75 y. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers (Alcide, Alcess, Albert, and Robert) and 4 sisters (Mrs. Bertha Dufrene, Mrs. Evelina Dufrene, Mrs. Albertie Dufrene, and Nadge Comardelle). He was a member of the Des Allemands Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 22, in charge of John E. Wenger; interment in the Mennonite cemetery.

Eichelberger, Nora, daughter of Valentine and Mary Ann Swartzendruber, was born at Sharon Center, Iowa, Oct. 24, 1892; died at the Southwestern Memorial Hospital on Jan. 30, 1976; aged 83 y. On Mar. 14, 1920, she was married to Henry Eichelberger, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mary Ann Ruegg), one son (Cecil Dale), 13 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Alva, Fred, Valentine, and Jacob), and 3 sisters (Barbara and Mary Jane Swartzendruber and Mrs. Katie Anna Birky). Funeral services were held on Feb. 1 at the Pleasant View Mennonite Church, Hydro, Okla., in charge of Chester Slagell and Richard Birky; interment in the nearby cemetery.

Kennell, Simon P., son of Peter W. and Katie S. (Ulrich) Kennell, was born at Roanoke, Ill., May 5, 1899; died of cancer at his home in Goshen, Ind., Feb. 25, 1976; aged 76 y. On Dec. 17, 1938, he was married to Ada Imhoff, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Larry L.), one daugher (Sharon ­ - Mrs. Norman Kauffmann), 4 grandchildren, one brother (Irvin), and one sister (Sadie). He was preceded in death by one sister (Lena ­ - Mrs. Elmer King), a half-sister (Mrs. Katie Reeb), and one brother (John). He was a member of the College Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Metamora Mennonite Church; interment in the Roanoke Cemetery.

Kling, Willis E., son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Eby) Kling, was born at Intercourse, Pa., July 30, 1895; died at the Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Oct. 27, 1975; aged 80 y. He was married to Barbara Stauffer, who preceded him in death on Sept. 8, 1942. On Apr. 2, 1944, he was married to Anna Mellinger, who also preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Richard and John), 4 daughters (Helen ­ - Mrs. Robert Buckwalter, Martha ­ - Mrs. Don Augsburger, Ruth ­ - Mrs. Nelson Alger, and Beth Ann ­ - Mrs. James Leaman), and one sister (Mary ­ - Mrs. Martin Diller). On July 10, 1947, he was ordained deacon to serve the Paradise congregation. On Aug. 14, 1957, he was ordained to the ministry and served in the Paradise-Hershey district. In 1960 he assumed full responsibility for the Kinzer congregation where he was a member. Memorial services were held at the Paradise Mennonite Church on Oct. 30, 1975, in charge of Clair B. Eby and Benjamin Clark; interment in the Stumptown Mennonite Cemetary.

Martin, Elsie, daughter of Jacob and Angeline (Snider) Musselman, was born in Peele Twp., Ont., Oct. 6. 1894; died at Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 23, 1976; aged 81 y. On Oct. 6, 1915, she was married to Cleason Martin, who preceded her in death in May 1966. Surviving are 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Edgar Musselman). A daughter (Beatrice ­ - Mrs. Walter Brubacher) died in 1971. She was a member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 25, in charge of Galen Johns; interment in the Erb Street Cemetery.

Sonifrank, Sarah Bell, daughter of Raz and Hettie (Smith) Snyder, was born at Broadway, Va., Jan. 15, 1897; died of a heart attack at Broadway, Va., Feb. 28, 1976; aged 79 y. In 1912, she was married to Grover Sonifrank, who preceded her in death in 1954. In 1955 she was married to John Sonifrank, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Herbert, Dorman, Jesse, and Joseph), 3 daughters (Mrs. Edna Runion, Mrs. Ruby Buhl, and Mrs. Hettie Mongold), 31 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and one brother. She was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Trissels Mennonite Church, on Mar. 1, in charge of Earl Delp and A. T. Rollins; interment in Trissels Cemetery.

Wenger, Clara, daughter of Solomon and Sarah (Steiner) Amstutz, was born at Orrville, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1890; died at the home of her son on Feb. 7, 1976; aged 86 y. On June 6, 1922, she was married to Samuel Wenger, who preceded her in death on Mar. 2, 1971. Surviving are 2 sons (Leroy and Samuel, Jr.), one stepson (Willis), 3 stepdaughters (Wilma ­ - Mrs. Glen Malcolm, Ruth ­ - Mrs. John Huntsberger, and Esther ­ - Mrs. Cleophas Steiner), 11 grandchildren, 17 stepgrandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 33 step-great-grandchildren, 2 half sisters (Celestia ­ Mrs. Jay Eberly and Edna Amstutz), and one half brother (Allen Amstutz). She was preceded in death by one daughter, one son, and one stepson. She was a member of the Chestnut Ridge Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Martins Mennonite Church on Feb. 10, in charge of Andy Hartzler and Marion Berg; interment in Martins Cemetery.

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Detweiler, Susan H., daughter of Levi and Lizzie (Horning) Freed, was born in West Rockhill Twp., Pa., July 29, 1889; died at the Souderton Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Feb. 16, 1976; aged 86 y. On June 10, 1911, she was married to Samuel G. Swartley, who preceded her in death in 1918. In 1928, she was married to Jacob Detweiler, who died on Oct. 14, 1975. Surviving are one stepdaughter (Esther D. ­ - Mrs. David Histand), 2 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Bessie Souder). She was a member of the Rockhill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 21, in charge of Henry L. Ruth and Wayne Kratz; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Diener, Anna M., daughter of John M. and Hettie Kreider, was born at Soudersburg, Pa., Apr. 19, 1894; died at the Friendship Manor, S. Hutchinson, Kan., Feb. 18, 1976; aged 81 y. She was married to D. H. Bender, who preceded her in death in January 1945. On July 29, 1961, she was married to Harry A. Diener, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Daniel H. and Norma E. Schapera) stepchildren (Ralph, Paul, Ruth, and Earl Bender and Daniel, Edward, Clayton, Truman, Paul, Willard, and Herman Diener), 27 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Lena M. Kreider and Mrs. Amy Glick), and 2 brothers (Jesse B. and John F. Kreider). She was a member of the Palmyra Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder Mennonite Church, Yoder, Kan., in charge of John Landis, Jonas Yoder, Andrew Bontrager, and Edward Yutzy; interment in the church cemetery.

Gibson, Maurice W., son of Frank and Iva (Mattix) Gibson, was born near Lafayette, Ind., Feb. 22, 1903; died at Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso, Ind., Feb. 28, 1976; aged 73 y. On Aug. 17, 1930, he was married to Mary Reinhardt, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Milton Gibson), 2 grandsons and 2 brothers (Forrest and Carl). He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and one sister. He was a member of the Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 2, in charge of John F. Murray; interment in the Hopewell Mennonite Cemetery.

Gingerich, Jeff G., son of George and Mary (Shetler) Gingerich, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Mar. 15, 1884; died at his home in Kalona, Iowa, Mar. 4, 1976; aged 91 y. On Dec. 3, 1908, he was married to Ida S. Yoder, who preceded him in death on May 22, 1936. On Feb. 21, 1943, he was married to Lovina Schlabach, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Mary, Mabel, Elsie, Chester, and Arvilla), 4 grandsons, and one brother (Ben). He was a member of the Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 7, in charge of David L. Yoder, Alva Swartzendruber, and Morris Swartzendruber; interment of the East Union Cemetery.

Good, Jacob H., son of Jacob and Emma (Garber) Good, was born at Hopedale, Ill., June 22, 1898; died at Sarasota, Fla., Mar. 1, 1976; aged 77 y. On Dec. 23, 1924, he was married to Ada Christophel, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Maynard L., Willard C., and Truman G.), 2 daughters (Doris ­ - Mrs. Kenneth Shoemaker and Melba ­ - Mrs. Leslie Miller), 17 grandchildren, one brother (Irvin), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, Mrs. Ella Mast, and Anna ­ - Mrs. Henry Swartz). Memorial services were held at the Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Sarasota, Fla., Mar. 3, and at the Prairie Street Mennonite Church, Elkhart, Ind., where he was a member, Mar. 5, in charge of Russell Krabill; interment in the Prairie Street Cemetery.

Heller, Ellen, daughter of Levi and Christina (Wingard) Knavel, was born in Cambria Co., Pa., June 10, 1897; died at the Lee Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Feb. 8, 1976; aged 78 y. She was married to Calvin Heller, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Vera Brambling, Arbutus ­ - Mrs. Clarence Ohler, and Zella ­ - Mrs. Otto Wentz), one son (Roscoe), 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Cloyd and George Knavel). She was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. She was a member of the Weaver Mennonite Church. Funerals services were held at the Lloyd Shank Funeral Home, in charge of Harry Y. Shetler; interment in Dunmire Cemetery.

Hershberger, Anna, daughter of Edwin and Mary (Blough) Griffith, was born in Cambria Co., Pa., July 13, 1900; died on Feb. 24, 1976; aged 75 y. She was married to Milton Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Grace), her stepmother, one half sister (Mrs. Geraldine Hostetler), and 2 half brothers (Eugene and Harold Griffith). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Beatrice), who died earlier the same day, and one brother (Elvin). She was a member of the Kaufman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 26, in charge of Harry Y. Shelter and Stanley Freed; interment in Kaufman Cemetery.

Hershberger, Beatrice, daughter of Milton and Anna (Griffith) Hershberger, was born at Hollsopple, Pa., Oct. 23, 1925; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Feb. 24, 1976; aged 50 y. She is survived by her father and one sister (Grace). She was a member of the Kaufman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 26, in charge of Harry Y. Shetler and Stanley Freed; interment in the Kaufman Cemetery.

Kauffman, Roger Duane, son of Henry and Ruth (Widmer) Kauffman, was born in Iowa City, Iowa, July 6, 1953; died as a result of a house fire in Kalona, Iowa, Mar. 8, 1976; aged 22 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Bette Miller and Ramona ­ - Mrs. Tony Amlong), 3 brothers (Larry, Aden, and Kenneth), and his grandfather (Abraham Kauffman). He was a member of the Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 10, in charge of Carl L. Smeltzer; interment in the Sharon Hill Cemetery.

Risser, Esther, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Eshleman, was born in Washington Co., Md., Nov. 14, 1895; died at Hagerstown, Md., Jan. 17, 1976; aged 80 y. On June 26, 1965, she was married to Adin H. Risser, who survives. Also surviving are 3 stepdaughters (Mrs. Laban Showalter, Mrs. Phares Horst, and Mrs. Edgar Horst), one stepson (Benjamin M. Risser), 18 stepgrandchildren, 7 step-great-grandchildren, one sister (Naomi Eshleman), and one brother (Martin Eshleman). She was a member of the Mt. Olive Mennonite Church, Maugansville, Md., where funeral services were held on Jan. 20, in charge of Glenn Martin and Ira Martin; interment in Reiff Church cemetery.

Roth, Elizabeth, daughter of Nicklaus and Mary Roth, was born near Archbold, Ohio, July 10, 1886; died at her home at Stryker, Ohio, Mar. 6, 1976; aged 89 y. Surviving are one brother (John) and one sister (Lena Roth). She was a member of the Central Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Short Funeral Home on Mar. 8, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Schlatter, Lydia Hannah, daughter of Benjamin and Katherine (Steinman) Slagel, was born near Gridley, Ill., Dec. 14, 1883; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Mar. 6, 1976; aged 92 y. On Sept. 6, 1908, she was married to William Schlatter, who preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 1967. Surviving are one son (L. William), one granddaughter, and one brother (Ed Slagel). One son (Orie W.) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 8, in charge of Carl L. Smeltzer; interment in the Sharon Hill Cemetery.

Schweitzer, William, son of Nick and Mattie (Troyer) Schweitzer, was born near Milford, Neb., Mar. 21, 1895; died at the Fillmore County Hospital, Geneva, Neb., Mar. 1, 1976; aged 80 y. On Dec. 6, 1917, he was married to Pauline Noel, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Boyd and Lyle), 3 daughters (Mrs. Doris Lichti, Ruth ­ - Mrs. Jay Swartzendruber, and Carol ­ - Mrs. Stanley Bruning), 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Perry), and 2 sisters (Gertrude ­ - Mrs. Ben Saltzman and Ellen ­ - Mrs. Paul Oswald). He was preceded in death by one brother and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held at the Salem Mennonite Church on Mar. 3, in charge of Leland Oswald and Fred Reeb; interment in the Salem Cemetery.

Spangler, Howard J., son of Arthur H. and Lydia (Horst) Spangler, was born in East Earl Twp., Pa., Feb. 3, 1913; died at his home on Jan. 10, 1976; aged 62 y. On Nov. 28, 1935, he was married to Erma Newswanger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Evelyn ­ - Mrs. John L. Snader and Sharon) and 2 sons (J. Mervin and Donald). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Ruth Ann) and one grandson. He was a member of the New Holland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 13, in charge of Frank Shirk and Amos Sauder; interment in the church cemetery.

Wingard, Ervin, son of Levi P. and Lydia (Hostetler) Wingard, was born in Cambria Co., Pa., Feb. 29, 1892; died at the Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Dec. 25, 1975; aged 83 y. He was married to Eva Griffin, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mary ­ - Mrs. Paul Hostetler and Leona ­ - Mrs. Ray Miller, Jr.), one son (David), 8 grandchildren, and one brother (Henry). One brother and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Weaver Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 29, in charge of Harry Y. Shetler; interment in the Richland Cemetery.

Transcribed by David Glick, Indiana.