Anders.- Alvin F., son of Jeremiah and Fannie (Fretz) Anders, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Jan. 10, 1902; died at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 26, 1976; aged 74 y. He was married to Lydia Diller, who preceded him in death in 1961. Later he was married to Naomi Myers, who died in 1964. He later married Edna Groff Strohe, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Rubin D. and A. Dale Anders), 2 daughters (Margaret-Mrs. Jacob Freed, and Fannie-Mrs. Joseph Delp), 19 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Arthur, Leroy, Clayton, and Norman), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Edna Knechel, Susie-Mrs. Vincent Moyer, and Margaret Stoneback). He was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 31, in charge of B. Charles Hostetter, Russell B. Musselman, and Norman Kolb; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.
Bender.- Rachel, daughter of Michael and Mary (Schrag) Jutzi, was born in Ontario, Dec. 24, 1884; died of a stroke at Maples Rest Home, Tavistock, Ont., Dec. 18, 1976; aged 92 y. In 1906 she was married to Solomon Bender, who preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1957. Surviving are 5 sons (Clarence, Lloyd, Milford, Gladwin, and Laverne) one daughter (Elvera), 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Nancy Yantzi, Mrs. Mary Yantzi, and Mrs. Emma Wagler). She was preceded in death by 4 brothers, 6 sisters, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Zorra Mennonite Church, Dec. 20, in charge of Ephraim Gingerich, Glenn Zehr, and Vernon Zehr; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Brunk.- Alice Mabel, daughter of Simon Peter and Mary (Metzler) Yoder, was born at East Lewistown, Ohio, May 7, 1886; died on Jan. 1, 1977; aged 90 y. On May 20, 1911, she was married to Joseph E. Brunk, who preceded her in death on July 7, 1973. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ivan and Milton), 2 daughters (Adella-Mrs. Adella Kanagy and Mabel), 10 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter (Dorothy), a grandson, one sister, and one brother. She was a member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind., where a memorial service was held on Jan. 4, in charge of John Mosemann and Arnold Roth, following a family service by Levi Hartzler; interment in the Clinton Union Cemetery, east of Goshen.
Conrad.- Daniel, son of Jonathan and Anna (Widmer) Conrad, was born near Noble, Iowa, Sept. 27, 1898; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 7, 1977; aged 78 y. On Feb. 21, 1922, he was married to Luetta Kauffman, who preceded him in death nine years ago. Surviving are 2 sons (Willard and James), one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Stanley Liechty), 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 4 sisters (Anna-Mrs. Ottis Bontrager, Edna and Esther Conrad, and Arline-Mrs. Garrison Hostetler). He was preceded in death by one son (Edwin). He was a member of Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 10, in charge of Orie L. Roth and Willard Conrad; interment in Sugar Creek Cemetery.
Eichelberger.- George C., son of John and Maria (Sepp) Eichelberger, was born in Champaign Co., Ill., July 18, 1902; died at his home at Paxton, Ill., Jan. 9, 1977; aged 74 y. On Jan. 6, 1925, he was married to Edna Peters, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons (Edward, Earl, Paul, Dale, Donald, Gale, and Thomas), 3 daughters (Evelyn-Mrs. Clarence Zehr, Virginia-Mrs. Jack Welborn, and Pat-Mrs. Jim Harper), 19 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Bertha Good). He was preceded in death by one sister (Leah Good), one half brother, and 2 grandchildren. He was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 11, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.
Hoffman.- Berdine E., was born near Goshen, Ind., Oct. 18, 1921; died at the General Hospital, Dec. 25, 1976; aged 55 y. On June 4, 1944, she was married to Verle 0. Hoffman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Keith, Stanley, Phillip, and Paul), one daughter (Ruth Anne), 2 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Leland and Lowell Byler). She was a member of the Tri-Lakes Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 29, in charge of John Steiner and Samuel Haarer; interment in Miller Cemetery, Middlebury, Ind.
Martin.- Raymond D., son of Ralph S. and Amy (Metzler) Martin, was born in Manheim Twp., Pa., July 22, 1933; died of head injuries as a result of a fall at St. Joseph Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 7, 1976; aged 43 y. On Jan. 2, 1954, he was married to Norma Hershey, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Gary W. and Dwight), one daughter (Suzanne), 2 grandchildren, his parents, 2 brothers (J. Herbert and John H.), and one sister (Judy A.-Mrs. Robert Leaman). He was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 10, in charge of Melvin Graybill, Nevin Horst, and Shelley R. Shellenberger; interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.
Oesch.- Emma, daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Schwartzentruber) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Apr. 28, 1895; died from a heart attack following surgery at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 3, 1977; aged 81 y. On Nov. 26, 1919, she was married to Albert Oesch, who preceded her in death on Jan. 31, 1962. Surviving are one son (Elwood), 2 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Delmar Erb, and Ruth-Mrs. Nelson Schultz), 8 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons. She was a member of Poole North Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 6, in charge of Amsey Martin; interment in church cemetery.
Otto.- Cora, daughter of Daniel and Amanda (Maust) Otto, was born at Springs, Pa., Mar. 11, 1896; died at Meyersdale (Pa.) Hospital, Jan. 7, 1977; aged 80 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Roy and Walter). She was a member of Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 9, in charge of John H. Kraybill; interment in Springs Cemetery.
Shetter.- Eber H., son of John H. and Lizzie (Burkhart) Shetter, was born on May 5, 1905; died unexpectedly at his home at Paradise, Pa., Dec. 22, 1976; aged 71 y. On Oct. 28, 1944, he was married to Mary Groff, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sisters (Ada-Mrs. Roy C. Yeager, and Anna-Mrs. Paul B. Byers). He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and one brother. He was a member of Kinzer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 27, in charge of Paul L. Clark and Clair Eby; interment in church cemetery.
Stauffer.- Allen J., son of Jacob and Bertha (Wenger) Stauffer, was born near Wayland, Iowa, July 25, 1914; died at his home in Wayland, Dec. 31, 1976; aged 62 y. Surviving are 8 brothers (Ward, Joe, Chris, John, Edwin, Ervin, Eugene, and Jacob), and one sister (Mrs. Rose Swanson). He was preceded in death by one brother (Pete). He was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Wayland Methodist Church, Jan. 3, in charge of Orie L. Roth and Glen Richard; interment in Wayland Cemetery.
Weaver.- Paul H., was born on Mar. 14, 1920; died Dec. 28, 1976; aged 56 y. He was married to Delia Mae Kurtz, who preceded him in death in 1974. Surviving are 7 sons (Homer J., Paul D., James L., Harold Lee, Ronald L., Virgil R., and Glenn R.), 3 daughters (Lois Ann-Mrs. Barry L. Herr, Mary Jane, and Joyce Elaine), 2 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Allen, Ivan, John, and Harvey), and 3 sisters (Kathryn-Mrs. Lester Fisher, Mabel-Mrs. John Hoover, and Anna Mary-Mrs. Clarence Kilhefner). He was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 31, in charge of Nathan Stoltzfus and Ira A. Kurtz; interment in Conestoga Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Zimmerman.- Harvey S., son of Moses and Fianna (Sensenig) Zimmerman, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 4, 1890; died of a heart attack at Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 6, 1977; aged 86 y. On Sept. 21, 1912, he was married to Anna M. Eby, who preceded him in death on Apr. 7, 1970. Surviving are 2 daughters (Esther-Mrs. William Hough, and Edna-Mrs. Roy Hackenberger), 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Moses and Ira), and one sister (Mrs. Anna Zeiset). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Laura Jansen) and one son (Harvey). He was a member of East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Weaverland Mennonite Church on Jan. 9, in charge of James M. Shank and Ira B. Landis; interment in Weaverland Cemetery.
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Birky.- Menno A., son of John C. and Elizabeth (Grieser) Birky, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Mar. 11, 1905; died at St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, Ill., Jan. 14, 1977; aged 71 y. Surviving are 3 brothers (Albert, John, and Simon), and 2 half brothers (William J. and C. H. Nafziger). He was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 17, in charge of Aden J. Yoder; interment in the Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.
Brenneman.- Fanny, daughter of Eli and Lydia Ann (Gingerich) Hochstetler, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Aug. 24, 1883; died at her home in Joetown, Iowa, Dec. 16,1976; aged 93 y. On Dec. 19, 1917, she was married to Edward J. Brenneman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Harold and Lynn), 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Anna-Mrs. Ortis Miller and Ella-Mrs. Russell Kinsinger), and one brother (Earl). She was preceded in death by one sister (Mabel-Mrs. Joni Yoder). She was a member of the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 18, in charge of Robert K. Yoder and Dean Swartzendruber; interment in the church cemetery.
Correction: In the obituary of Fanny Brenneman in the Feb. 8 issue, her year of birth was given as 1883. It should have been 1893. She was 83 (not 93) years old at the time of her death.
Heller.- Enos L., son of Henry and Elizabeth (Leaman) Heller, was born in East Lampeter Twp., Pa., Sept. 26, 1886; died at the Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, Pa., Dec. 18, 1976; aged 90 y. On Jan. 12, 1911, he was married to Elizabeth Harnish, who preceded him in death in 1975. Surviving are one foster daughter (Mary E.-Mrs. Aaron H. Weaver). He was a member of the Landis Valley Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Landis Homes Retirement Community on Dec. 21, in charge of Ira D. Landis and Elam W. Stauffer; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.
Hersh.- Willis R., son of Benjamin F. and Amanda R. (Risser) Hersh, was born in Mt. Joy Twp., Pa., July 11, 1888; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 27, 1976; aged 88 y. He was married to Anna Miller, who preceded him in death in 1975. He was a member of the Mount Joy Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Home on Nov. 30, in charge of H. Raymond Charles and Henry W. Frank; interment in Kraybill's Mennonite Cemetery.
Hochstedler.- Lewis S., son of Samuel and Iva (Miller) Hochstedler, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Feb. 17, 1906; died of a heart attack at Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 16, 1977; aged 70 y. In 1928 he was married to Marie Plank, who preceded him in death in 1935. Surviving are 3 children (Mary Kathryn Karr, Marjory Ann-Mrs. Maurice Strabla, and Dorothy Rae-Mrs. Raymond Yotty), 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Monroe, Raymond, and Robert). He was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 19, in charge of J. John J. Miller; interment in East Union Cemetery.
Landis.- Paul, son of William C. and Mary (Clark) Beckley, was born at Johnstown, Pa., Sept. 2, 1917; died on Jan. 13, 1977; aged 59 y. He was married to Ruth Wingard, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (Clark and Dale) and one sister (Mrs. Helen Ferg). He was preceded in death by one brother. He was a member of the Weaver Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Jan. 16, in charge of Harry Y. Shetler and Harold E. Thomas; interment in Richland Cemetery.
Correction; In the Feb. 8 issue there was an error in the obituary listed for Paul Landis. His name should have been given as Landis Paul Beckley.
Miller.- Enos N., son of Noah and Katie (Weaver) Miller, was born in Ohio Jan. 5, 1906; died of a heart attack at Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. 10, 1977; aged 71 y. On Feb. 17, 1929, he was married to Fannie Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Raymond), 3 daughters (Ruth, Jane-Mrs. James Vacineck, and Edith-Mrs. Don Vacineck). He was a member of the Clarence Center Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Jan. 14, in charge of H. Robert Mitchell and Howard S. Bauman; interment at Yorkshire, N.Y.
Miller.- Orie 0., son of Daniel D. and Nettie (Hostetler) Miller, was born at Middlebury, Ind., July 7, 1892; died at the Landis Retirement Homes, Lititz, Pa., Jan. 10, 1977; aged 84 y. On Aug. 26, 1915, he was married to Elta Wolf, who preceded him in death on Feb. 14, 1958. On Jan. 9, 1960, he was married to Elta Myers Sensenig, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Lois-Mrs. Ronald Beach), 4 sons (Albert W., Daniel W., John W., and Robert W.) 2 stepdaughters (Laverne-Mrs. J. Elvin Martin and Arlene-Mrs. Ted Hayes), one stepson (Donald M. Sensenig), 17 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Ida Mae-Mrs. Benjamin Schertz, Clara Olivia Augsburger, Alice Grace-Mrs. Ray Yoder, and Mabel Ann-Mrs. William Jennings), and 2 brothers (William W. and Samuel S.). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Ernest E. and Truman T.), and 2 sisters (Kathryn P. Yoder and Bertha E. Miller). He was executive secretary and life member of the Board for both Mennonite Central Committee and Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities. He was a member of the Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 15, in charge of Wilbert Lind and Don Jacobs; interment in Wolf's Cemetery near Akron, Pa.
Miller.- Rosa Ann, daughter of Tobias and Mattie (Yoder) Yoder, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., June 9, 1896; died of a stroke at the Lagrange County Hospital on Jan. 5, 1977; aged 80 y. On Nov. 14, 1914, she was married to Brice Elliott, who preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 1918. On Oct. 28, 1922, she was married to J. Elmer Miller, who died on Jan. 2, 1974. Surviving are 7 sons (William, Harold, Francis, Dwight and Dewayne Miller and George and Arthur Elliott), 8 daughters (Erma-Mrs. Ivan Miller, Charlotte-Mrs. Titus Morningstar, Ruth-Mrs. Harold Lambright, Mrs. Wayne Neff, Beulah-Mrs. Dan Stutzman, Rosalie-Mrs. Carl Dintaman, Carolyn-Mrs. Bob Dillon, and Marilyn-Mrs. Lester Burkey), 62 grandchildren, 87 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Elmer Schrock and Mrs. Cedric Moschel), and 4 brothers (Milo F., Rufus, Valentine, and Amzie Yoder). She was preceded in death by one son (Henry B. Elliot), one daughter (Wilma Arlene Miller), 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Lily Yoder and Lydia-Mrs. Dave Christner), and one brother (Levi Yoder). She was a member of the Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 8, in charge of Amos Hostetler and Arnold Roth; interment in Yoder Cemetery.
Murphy.- Ella Mae, daughter of Aaron W. and Ada (Longenecker) Grove, was born in West Donegal Twp., Pa., Jan. 26, 1918; died at her home at Elizabethtown, Pa., Dec. 24, 1976; aged 58 y. She was married to Lawrence Murphy, who preceded her in death in June 1971. Surviving are 2 daughters (Lorraine-Mrs. Donald P. Sheeler and Charmaine-Mrs. Donald R. Thomas), 2 sons (J. Emmett and John L.), 7 grandchildren, one brother (Clarence R. Grove), and one sister (Anna Ruth-Mrs. Raymond R. Rohn). She was a member of the Steelton Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Dec. 26, in charge of Leon H. Oberholtzer.
Ruhl.- Orlena, daughter of Jacob and Lizzie (Witmer) Greiner, was born in Mt. Joy Twp., Pa., Feb. 9, 1903; died of a stroke and heart failure at Rheems, Pa., Jan. 9, 1977; aged 73 y. On Dec. 20, 1924, she was married to Irwin G. Ruhl, who preceded her in death on Nov. 9, 1974. Surviving are 3 sons (Paul G., Lester G., and Harvey G.), 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Ruth-Mrs. Paul Gish). She was a member of the Risser Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 12, in charge of Eugene H. Zimmerman and Russell J. Baer; interment in Risser Mennonite Cemetery.
Schlabaugh.- Mamie, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Miller) Swartzendruber, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, Oct. 6, 1893; died at the Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 15, 1977; aged 83 y. On Feb. 15, 1917, she was married to Joel Schlabaugh, who preceded her in death in July 1970. Surviving are 2 sons (Robert and John), 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Loyal), and one sister (Edna Brenneman). She was preceded in death by one son (Leslie). She was a member of the Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 18, in charge of Ronald Kennel; interment in West Union Mennonite Cemetery.
Siegrist.- Warren S., son of John and Ella (Schreiner) Siegrist, was born in Manheim, Pa., May 23, 1904; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 17, 1976; aged 72 y. On Nov. 29, 1923, he was married to Maude Kofroth, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Dorothy Jane Mellinger), 5 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Irvin, Harvey, Clarence, and John), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Martin Mohler and Mrs. Elmer Landis). He was a member of the Landis Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 20, in charge of Ira D. Landis and Elma W. Stauffer; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Stutzman.- David J., son of Jacob and Amanda (Hershberger)
Stutzman, was born near Milford, Neb., May 26, 1889; died at Milford,
Neb., Nov. 21, 1976; aged 87 y. On Feb. 1, 1912, he was married
to Phoebe Stauffer, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 4
daughters (Norma-Mrs. Merle Rediger, Edna-Mrs. Emanuel Oswald,
Mary-Mrs. Burdette Burkey, and Violet-Mrs. Delmar Roth), 3 sons
(Melvin, Wavne, and Aden), 23 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren,
one brother (Jake), and one sister (Mary Schlegel), He was preceded
in death by 3 grandsons, one great-granddaughter, 4 sisters, and
5 brothers. He was a member of the East Fairview Mennonite Church,
where funeral services were held on Nov. 24, in charge of Oliver
Roth and Norman Beckler; interment in the East Fairview Cemetery.
Weaver.- Floyd W., son of Nathan and Clara (Holdeman) Weaver,
was born in Elkhart, Co., Ind., May 1, 1896; died of leukemia
in Phoenix Ariz., Jan. 17, 1977; aged 80 y. On Feb. 20, 1920,
he was married to Hazel Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are
3 sons (Kenneth, Stanley, and Herbert), one daughter (Margaret),
12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Laura-Mrs.
Oscar Troyer and Christine Weaver). He was preceded in death by
one son (Herman) and 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. John Gingerich and Pauline-Mrs.
Herman Schrock). He was ordained to the ministry and served the
Burr Oak congregation in Rensselaer, Ind., for 20 years. He was
a member of the Sunnyslope Mennonite Church, where memorial services
were held on Jan. 19, in charge of David Mann and Ray Keim; interment
in Resthaven Cemetery, Glendale, Ariz.
Weirich.- Millie, daughter of Manass and Fannie (Miller) Bontrager, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Oct. 1, 1905; died of a heart attack at Goshen General Hospital on Jan. 14, 1977; aged 71 y. On. Dec. 17, 1925, she was married to ________ Weirich, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Enos, Levi, Eli, Manass, Joas, and Samuel, Jr.), 3 daughters (Mary-Mrs. John Weaver, Elizabeth-Mrs. Wilbur Miller, and Lydia Mae-Mrs. Paul Ganger), 28 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Katie-Mrs. Joni Miller and Mrs. Lydia Kauffman), and 2 brothers (Enos and Manass Bontrager). Four children preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church in Middlebury, where funeral services were held on Jan. 17, in charge of Samuel J. Troyer and Bradley A. Miller; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery.
Yoder.- Barbara, daughter of Daniel D. and Elizabeth (Yoder) Miller, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, Sept. 21, 1880; died at Wellman, Iowa, Jan. 4, 1977; aged 96 y. On Oct. 21, 1904, she was married to Harvey M. Yoder, who preceded her in death on Aug. 21, 1966. Surviving are 2 sons (Roy L. and Lester D. Yoder), 8 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member ot the West Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 6, in charge of Marvin Yoder and Emery Hochstetler; interment in Upper Deer Creek Cemetery.
Yoder.- Edward L., son of Levi and Catherine (Thomas) Yoder, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Sept. 20, 1897; died suddenly of a heart attack at his home on Jan. 12, 1977; aged 79 y. On Oct. 9, 1932, he was married to Ethel Thomas, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Raymond S. and Donald E.), 6 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Frank), and 3 sisters, (Elda, Grace, and Maude). Funeral services were held at the Stahl Mennonite Church on Jan. 14, in charge of Curtis Godshall and Sanford Shetler; interment in the church cemetery.
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Atherton.- Claude V., son of Claude and Elsie Forrest (Mitchell) Atherton, was born at Greenfield, Ind., Jan. 1, 1908; died of heart failure at the Bloomington (Ind.) hospital on Dec. 30, 1976; aged 68. On June 19, 1954, he was married to Evelyn C. Waggoner, who survives. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Aurora Pieper), one brother (Jack), 2 half brothers, and one stepbrother. He was preceded her in death by one son (Paul) on Sept. 19, 1973. Funeral services were held at the Fogleman Funeral Home, Martinsville, Ind., in charge of Levi Weirich and Jamie Wolff.
Folk.- Bruce E., son of William and Arminta (Otto) Folk, was born at Grantsville, Md., Nov. 10, 1894; died at the Meyersdale (Pa.) Hospital on Jan. 24, 1977; aged 82 y. He was married to Olive Kinsinger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Dwight, Wayne, and Orlo), 2 daughters (Mrs. Marvette Fisher and Mrs. Retha Oester), and one sister (Mrs. Rosella Haning). He was a member of the Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 27, in charge of John H. Kraybill and Walter C. Otto; interment in Springs Mennonite Cemetery.
Frey.- Fannie S., daughter of Jacob and Linie (Shenk) Daveler, was born in Rapho Twp., Pa., Dec. 1, 1886; died at Pleasant View Rest Home, Manheim, Pa., Jan. 11, 1977; aged 90 y. On Feb. 8, 1910, she was married to Elias T. Frey, who preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 1946. Surviving are 5 daughters (Dorothy, Mary-Mrs. Dorman Richie, Erma Metzler, Nancy-Mrs. Henry Longenecker, and Lois-Mrs. Gerald Neale), 8 sons (Paul, Claude, I. Harold, Martin, Ralph, Elias, Jr., J. Wilbur, and Earl), 37 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 15, in charge of Walter L. Keener and Richard H. Frank; interment in Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.
Longenecker.- Mary, daughter of Joseph and Jennie Strickler, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Mar. 13, 1899; died en route to St. Joseph Hospital, Lancaster on Jan. 5, 1977; aged 77 y. On Nov. 25, 1920, she was married to Victor B. Longenecker, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Kerwin Wetzel and Alma-Mrs. Benjamin Shank), one son (Marlin), one foster son (Charles Pfaunmiller), 7 grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Risser, Frank, and Ross). She was a member of the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 8, in charge of Walter L. Keener and Richard H. Frank; interment in Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.
Nyce.- Katie, daughter of John and Sally (Landis) Nice, was born in Harleysville, Pa., Mar. 5, 1893; died of a stroke at Mennonite Home, Hatfield, Pa., Jan. 23, 1977; aged 83 y. On Mar. 4, 1928, she was married to Joseph Nyce, who preceded her in death in March 1959. Surviving are 2 stepsons (Lawrence and David), 10 step-grandchildren, 15 step-great-grandchildren, and one half sister (Grace-Mrs. Wynne Nyce). Two sisters and one stepgrandson preceded her in death. She was a member of the Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 26, in charge of Joseph Gross and Roy Bucher; interment in Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.
Smoker.- Lucy, daughter of Daniel S. and Amanda (Miller) Beachy, was born near Grantsville, Md., Nov. 9, 1893; died at the Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville, Md., Dec. 31, 1976; aged 83 y. On Jan. 1, 1933, she was married to John K. Smoker, who preceded her in death in 1960. Surviving are 4 brothers (Joel, Eli, Alvin, and Simon) and 2 sisters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Jonas E. Miller and Salome-Mrs. Ezra Nafziger). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Cora and Tillie) and 2 brothers (Samuel and Norman). She was a member of the Maple Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 4, in charge of Ivan J. Miller and Reuben Stoltzfus; interment in the church cemetery.
Weaver.- Mary Ann, daughter of John H. and Katie (Troyer) Hershberger, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Dec. 6, 1896; died at Millersburg, Ohio, Jan. 17, 1977; aged 80 y. On Dec. 18, 1915, she was married to Eli J. Weaver, who preceded her in death on Sept. 18, 1954. Surviving are 5 daughters (Grace-Mrs. Dean Gerber, Anna-Mrs. Robert Simpson, Lela-Mrs. Jay Wengerd, Mabel-Mrs. Clayton Miller, and Joan-Mrs. Kenneth Showalter), 4 sons (Ralph E., Joe J., John R., and Vernon R.), 35 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, one brother (Walter Hershberger), and 2 sisters (Callie Hershberger and Manerva-Mrs. W. J. Hershberger). She was preceded in death by 5 grandchildren, one brother, and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Martin's Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 20, in charge of Harold G. Stoltzfus and Paul G. Hartman; interment in Martin's Creek Mennonite Cemetery.
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Campbell.- Joyce E., daughter of Vaux S. and Janet A. (Kreider) Campbell, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 15, 1948; died of Huntingdons Chroea at Conestoga View, Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 21, 1977; aged 28 y. Surviving are her stepmother (Norma J. Campbell), one brother (Vaux), and 2 sisters (Debra-Mrs. John E. Lawson, and Diane Campbell). She was a member of Landis Valley Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Fred Groff Funeral Home, Lancaster, in charge of Elam W. Stauffer; interment in Riverview Burial Park, Lancaster.
Gregory.- Elnora, daughter of John and Margaret (Anderson) Gregory, was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Dec. 24, 1892; died of heart failure at Orrville, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1977; aged 84 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Harry and John) and one sister (Edith Steiner). She was a member of Martins Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Auble Funeral Home, Orrville, in charge of Wayne D. King; interment in Martins Mennonite Cemetery.
Miller.- Lloyd, son of Baldwin and _____ (Hostetler) Miller, was born at Protection, Kan., Nov. 24, 1919; died at his home at Pryor, Okla., Jan. 22, 1977; aged 57 y. On June 5, 1941, he was married to Mattie Helmuth, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Allen and Phillip), 3 brothers (Elmer, Eli, and Floyd), and one sister (Fern Scheffel). He was preceded in death by one son. He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 24, in charge of William Briskey, Carl Helmuth, and Richard Birky; interment in church cemetery.
Risser.- Irvin Clinton, son of Amos E.and Elizabeth (Carpenter) Risser, was born at Hagerstown, Md., Sept. 20, 1900; died of a coronary at Harrisonburg, Va., Jan. 27, 1977; aged 76 y. On Nov. 10, 1921, he was married to Cora B. Meyers, who preceded him in death on Feb. 4, 1975. Surviving are 3 daughters (Louise-Mrs. Mike Blosser, Ellen-Mrs. Harold Martin, and Martha-Mrs. Richard Keeler), one son (Isaac), 8 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 29, in charge of Alvin Kanagy, Glendon Blosser, and Mahlon Blosser; interment in Weavers Cemetery.
Weyant.- Frank W., son of Irvin and Amanda (Eash) Weyant, was born at Schellsburg, Pa., June 29, 1915; died at his home at New Paris, Pa., Jan. 28, 1977; aged 61 y. He was married to Mary Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Sanford) and 2 brothers (Charles and John). He was a member of Schellsburg Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Blackburn Funeral Home, Jan. 31, in charge of Charles R. Shetler; interment in Schellsburg Cemetery.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana