Allan.- Mary A., daughter of William and Lovina (Lechlitner) Burkholder, was born in Lagrange Co., Ind., Nov. 21, 1887; died at Miller Nursing Home, Louisville, Ohio, Jan. 29, 1977; aged 89 y. She was married to William J. Allan, who preceded her in death in 1941. Surviving are 3 sons (William, Paul, and James), 3 daughters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Mahlon Miller, Ruth-Mrs. Joseph D. Miller, and Lois-Mrs. Glenn Hamilton), 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grand- children, and one sister (Barbara-Mrs. Roscoe Hartman). She was preceded in death by an infant son, one grandchild, one great-grandchild, one brother, and one sister. Funeral services were held at William's Funeral Home, Canton, Ohio, Feb. 2; interment in Westlawn Cemetery.

Brenneman.- Frederick S., son of Jacob and Barbara (Stauffer) Brenneman, was born in Milford, Neb., Dec. 11, 1903; died suddenly at his home at Richfield, Pa., Jan. 28, 1977; aged 73 y. On Nov. 27, 1930, he was married to Millie E. Page, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Frank S. and Lawrence J.), 5 daughters (Juanita-Mrs. Wilbert R. Shenk, Constance- Mrs. Joseph W. Longacher, Jr., Marjorie-Mrs. Robert D. Wenger, Myrna-Mrs. Kenneth L. Eshleman, and Barbara-Mrs. Daniel W. Lehman), 17 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Harvey E., Joseph B., Titus M., J. James, and Paul G.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Clara Hershberger and Norma-Mrs. Edgar Boettger). He was a member of the Haycock Mennonite Church, where he served as a minister for several years. Earlier he spent a number of years as a medical missionary in India and Tanzania, having been ordained in India in 1939.

Bridge.- Lonie Evelyn, daughter of Gilbert and Isabel (Henderson) Lowery, was born in Augusta Co., Va., Aug. 5, 1891; died in the Waynesboro Community Hospital, Waynesboro, Va., Jan. 30 1977; aged 85 y. On Sept. 10, 1911, she was married to Junius B. Bridge, who preceded her in death on June 1, 1963. Surviving are 5 sons (Hershel, J. Leslie, Jesse, Reginald, and Joseph), 6 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Raymond Courtney, Dorothy Barker, Rachel-Mrs Malcolm Coffey, Naomi-Mrs. Kenneth Brooks, Martha-Mrs. Charles Ramsey, Mary-Mrs. Donald Wright); 25 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 3 half brothers (George, Paul, and Vance Brydge), and 3 half sisters (Bessie-Mrs. Joe Hailey, Edna-Mrs. Harry Willis, and Viola-Mrs. David Tisdale). She was the oldest member of the Mountain View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 1, in charge of Roy D. Kiser and Joe M. Esh; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Burkholder.- Ruth Irene, daughter of Charles Sandridge and Edna (Butcher) Sandridge Moore, was born at Harpster, Ohio, Sept. 21, 1914; died of cancer at Waynesboro Community Hospital, Waynesboro, Va., Jan. 12, 1977; aged 62 y. On Apr. 15, 1936, she was married to Nelson R. Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Nancy-Mrs. Kenneth Humphreys and Patsy-Mrs. Reed Eagle), 7 grandchildren, her mother, and one brother (Lorence Sandridge). Funeral services were held at the Basic United Methodist Church on Jan. 14, in charge of Gordon V. Nelson, Richard H. Showalter, Frank Baker, and Delford Calvert; interment in Hildebrand Mennonite Church cemetery.
Good.- Erla B., daughter of Tobias and Leah (Bauman) Brubacher, was born in Wellington Co., Ont., Aug. 19, 1939; died in Elkhart, Ind., Jan. 27, 1977; aged 37 y. On Aug. 18, 1961. she was married to Gerald E. Good, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Carolyn, Carmen, Cynthia, and Cheryl). She was a member of the Floradale Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held in Elkhart, Indiana, on Jan. 29. Funeral services were held at Floradale Mennonite Church on Jan. 31, in charge of Glenn Brubacher and Ralph Lebold; interment at Floradale Church Cemetery.

Graybill.- Edith, daughter of John E. and Anna (Summers) Kennel, was born in Lancaster Co., Mar. 5, 1912; died of a heart attack on Jan. 27, 1977; aged 64 y. On Dec. 27, 1941, she was married to Chester C. Graybill, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Conrad and Stanley), 3 daughters (Anne, Sarah-Mrs. Melvin Martin, and Eva-Mrs. John Riehl), 10 grandchildren, and 7 sisters (Alta-Mrs. Leroy Stoltzfus, Irma- Mrs. Melvin Kauffman, Anna Miriam-Mrs. John H. Maste, Gertrude-Mrs. Amos Yoder, Leah- Mrs. Ivan Magal, Naomi-Mrs. Sol Yoder, and Salinda-Mrs. John Smucker), and 2 brothers (Calvin S. and J. Arthur Kennel). She was preceded in death by one sister (Ruth-Mrs. Mahlon Glick). She was a member of the New Holland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 29, in charge of Daniel Sensenig and Frank Shirk; interment in New Holland Mennonite Cemetery.

Grieser.- Ada Lucille, daughter of Aaron E. and Emma (Sauder) Grieser, was born at Archbold, Ohio, June 18, 1927; died of cancer at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio, Feb. 5, 1977; aged 49 y. Surviving are her parents, 4 sisters (Leora Nafziger, Elsie-Mrs. Alton Klopfenstein, Clela-Mrs. Isaac Stoll, and Lois Thierry), and one brother (Ernest). She was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 7, in charge of Ellis B. Croyle and P. L. Frey; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Ohio.
Herr.- Aaron B., son of George W. and Anna Mary (Buchen) Herr, was born in Farmersville, Pa., July 13, 1917; died of a heart attack on Oct. 30, 1976; aged 59 y. On July 12, 1946, he was married to Marie Still, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (David, Daniel, Susan, and Paul), his mother, one sister (Martha-Mrs. Ike Widders), and one brother (Benjamin). One sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held on Nov. 1, in charge of John H. Mosemann and Arnold C. Roth; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Hess.- Miles S., son of Henry B. and Mary Ann (Stoner) Hess, was born in Lampeter Twp., Pa., Jan. 24, 1899; died at Ephrata, Pa., Feb. 4, 1977; aged 78 y. On May 15, 1924, he was married to Lottie Stauffer, who preceded him in death in 1953. Surviving are 5 children (Irene S.-Mrs. Lloyd Snader, Verna S.-Mrs. Harold M. Zimmerman, Esther S.-Mrs. Paul Weaver, Arlene S.-Mrs. Kenneth Herzog, and Leon S.), 17 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 7, in charge of J. Elvin Martin and Wilbert Lind; interment in Metzler Mennonite Cemetery.

Landis.- Alvin M., son of Reuben and Lizzie (Moyer) Landis, was born at Dublin, Pa., May 16, 1905; died of septicemia at the Allentown General Hospital on Feb. 1, 1977; aged 71 y. On Dec. 16, 1925, he was married to Estella Boyer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Elva Worthington, Eileen Frantz, and Marilyn Nace), 4 sons (Merrill, Alvin Y., Ralph, and Walton), 16 grand- children, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 5, in charge of David F. Derstine and Sheldon W. Burkhalter; interment in Blooming Glen Cemetery.

Correction: In the Mar. 1 issue in the obituary of Alvin M. Landis it should have said he was married to Estella Young, not Estella Boyer.

Miller.- Ervin N., son of Isaac and Emma (Helmuth) Miller, was born at Arthur, Ill., Aug. 9, 1911; died of an apparent heart attack at Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 17, 1977; aged 65 y. On Feb. 27, 1934, he was married to Vivian Eash, who sur- vives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ervin I., and Marvin J.), 6 grandchildren, one sister (Laura-Mrs. Levi Rupp), and one brother (Elvan). He was a member of the Inlet Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Central Mennonite Church on Jan. 20, in charge of Dale Wyse and Charles Gautsche; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

Moyer.- J. Ammon, son of Gideon S.and Clara (Heckler) Moyer, was born at Pipersville, Pa., Sept. 11, 1917; died at the Quakertown (Pa.) Hospital, Dec. 9, 1976; aged 59 y. On June 20, 1942, he was married to Marion Hedrick, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Janice-Mrs. Ernest Detweiler, Eunice-Mrs. Daniel Lehman, Sara-Mrs. Timothy Carper, and Rhoda-Mrs. Alan Myers), 13 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Stanley and Dwight), and 2 sisters (Katherine-Mrs. Fred Bowmaster and Lily-Mrs. Samuel Miller). He was preceded in death by 5 brothers (Byran, Ralph, Winfield, Paul, and Gideon). He was ordained to the office of deacon on Dec. 19, 1948. He was a member of the Haycock Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 13, in charge of Stanley Beidler, Merrill Landis, and Fred Brenneman; interment in the church cemetery.

Munoz (Frades), Aurea Rivera de.- daughter of Jose Antonio and Maria de los Angeles Ortiz Rivera, was born in Montellano, Cayey, P.R., in 1893; died at the Cayey Municipal Hospital on Feb. 4, 1977. In 1929, she was married to Perucho Frades, who preceded her in death. She was later married to Luis Munoz, who died in 1957. She was a member of the Cayey Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in the Funeraria del Carmen, Aguas Buenas, in charge of Lester T. Hershey and Sergio Rosario; interment in the Municipal Cemetery of Aguas Buenas.

Shue.- Monroe G., son of Samuel and Anna M. (Shank) Shue, was born in Adams Co., Pa., Jan. 19, 1893; died at Gettysburg, Pa., Jan. 16, 1977; aged 84 y. On May 30, 1920, he was married to Mary Bucher, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Chester and Paul), one daughter (Elizabeth-Mrs. Earl Schmidt), 9 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (George). He was a charter member of the Bethel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Monahan Funeral Home on Jan 19, in charge of Robert L. Shreiner and Nelson Martin; interment in Mummasburg Cemetery, Gettysburg.

Smith.- Walter B., son of Bert and Maggie (Rickert) Smith, was born at Doylestown, Pa., Mar. 27, 1892; died of a heart attack at his home in Chalfont, Pa., Jan. 31, 1977; aged 84 y. On April 20, 1912, he was married to Elsie May Koch, who preceded him in death on Nov. 2, 1976. Surviving, are 2 daughters (Mrs. Olive Garges and Fyrne-Mrs. Albert Volovnik) and one son (John Royce), 10 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. One daughter (Margaret Hunsberger) preceded him in death in 1972. He was a member of the Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 4, in charge of Sheldon Burkhalter and David F. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Church Cemetery.

Snyder.- John M., son of Christian and Elizabeth Snyder, was born in Roseland, Neb., Aug. 8, 1907; died of an apparent heart attack at Harrisonburg, Va., Jan. 21, 1977; aged 69 y. He was married to Julie Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Jean E. Snvder), 2 sons (James E. and J. Robert Snyder), one sister (Mrs. Matilda Miller), and 3 brothers (Albert W., Paul E., and C. Allen). He was a member of the Lindale Mennonite Church, where funeral ser- vices were held on Jan. 25, in charge of Arthur McPhee, Linden Wenger, Ralph Ziegler, and Moses Slabaugh; the body was donated to medical science.

Stoltzfus.- John N., son of John M. and Elizabeth (Newhauser) Stoltzfus, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Mar. 11, 1897; died at his home on Nov. 17, 1976; aged 79 y. On Dec. 15, 1921, he was married to Martha S. Beiler, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Verna-Mrs. George Zimmerman, Esther-Mrs. Norman B. Smoker, Sadie-Mrs. J. Kenneth Shertz, Bertha- Mrs. Harold Oatman, Viola-Mrs. Richard Weber, and Gladys-Mrs. George Miller), one son (Leon C.), 16 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Joseph, Samuel, Aaron, and Frank), and one sister (Lydia Mast). He was a member of the Ridgeview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 21, in charge of Charles Good and Abner Stoltzfus; interment in the Ridgeview Cemetery.

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Amstutz.- Louis, son of Jacob A. and Fanny (Gerber) Amstutz, was born in Orrville, Ohio, Mar. 30, 1889, died at Apple Creek, Ohio, Jan. 30, 1977; aged 87 y. On 0ct. 10, 1912, he was married to Elda Lehman, who preceded him in death on May 18, 1973. Surviving are 3 daughters (Idella-Mrs. Irvin Geiser, Elsie-Mrs. Elmer Steiner, and Dorothy-Mrs. James Lehman), one son (Victor), 27 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one sister (Edna-Mrs. Aaron Lehman), 2 brothers (Dan F. and Albert J.). 0n Mar. 17, 1925 he was ordained to the ministry and was ordained to the office of bishop on Mar. 3, 1932, serving the Sonnenberg Mennonite Church. He was a member of the Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb 2, in charge of Linden Wenger, Ray Himes, and Reuben Hofstetter; interment in the Sonnenberg Cemetery.

Baumgartner.- David, son of Jacob and Lena (Amstutz) Baumgartner, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Sept. 6, 1894; died at the Brennfield Nursing Home, Feb. 1, 1977; aged 82 y. On Dec. 7, 1918, he was married to Minnie Steiner, who preceded him in death in 1974. Surviving are one daughter (Edna Mae Baumgartner), one grandchild, and 3 great-grandchildren. A son, Ivan, died in 1946. He was a member of the Crown Hill Mennomte Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 4, in charge of Lester Sutter, Noah Hitly and R. J. Pasquale; interment in Crown Hill Church Cemetery.

Egli.- E. LaVera, daughter of Sam D. and Ella M. Miller, was born at Jet, Okla., Mar. 4, 1916; died at Rochester, Minn., Feb. 9, 1977; aged 61 y. On June 7, 1942, she was married to Jesse 0. Egli who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Steven, Grant, Mark, and Sam), one daughter (Debra), her mother, and one brother (W. LaVern Miller). She was a member of the Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 13 in charge of Kenneth G. Good, Walter Smeltzer, and James Detweiler; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Felpel.- Dorothy, daughter of Amos G. and Edna (Groff) Hershey, was born at Ronks, Pa., Oct. 6, 1923; died of cancer at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 15, 1976; aged 53 y. On Nov. 14, 1946, she was married to S. Martin Felpel, who survives. Also surviving are her parents, 4 daughters (Martha, Ruth Ann-Mrs. Ray Hershey, Doris, and Norma), 3 grandchildren, 5 sisters (Evelyn, Arlene, Thelma, Pauline, and Gladys-Mrs. Landis Burkholder). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Mervin and Clair) and one daughter (Lois Marie). She was a member of the Stumptown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 18, in charge of John G. Oberholtzer and Lloyd M. Eby; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Landis.- Mary R., daughter of John D. and Emma (Rohrer) Buckwalter, was born in Upper Leacock Twp., Pa., Mar. 19, 1889; died of heart failure at her home at Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 31, 1977; aged 87 y. On Sept. 25, 1913, she was married to Henry H. Landis, who preceded her in death on Aug. 6, 1963. Surviving are 2 daughters (Elva B. Landis and Emma B. Landis), 3 sons (Jacob B., John B., and Ira B.), 14 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. One son (Walter B.) died in infancy. She was a member of the Landis Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 3, in charge of Levi Weaver, Isaac Sensenig, and Elam W. Stauffer; interment in Landis Valley Cemetery.

Lapp.- Katie M., daughter of Ben F. and Malinda (Glick) Lapp, was born in Leacock Twp., Pa.; died at Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital on Jan. 31, 1977; aged 71 y. She was married to H. S. Lapp, who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (Marian-Mrs. Titus King, Paul B., Ben F., Dan L., Raymond L., Linda-Mrs. Naaman Yoder, and Mary June-Mrs. Melvin Glick), 23 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 5 brothers (Leroy, David, Benjamin, Leon, and Melvin), and 2 sisters (Annie and Christianne). She was a member of the Pequea Amish-Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Weavertown Amish-Mennonite Church; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Lehman.- Sarah E., daughter of Jacob J. and Verena (Welty) Moser, was born near Dalton, Ohio, Dec. 5, 1883; died at Orrville, Ohio, Feb. 14, 1977; aged 93 y. On Feb. 7, 1907, she was married to Jacob P. Lehman, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 daughters (Orpha-Mrs. Melvin Hartzler and Kathryn-Mrs. Dallas Hamsher), 4 sons (Milton, Paul, Marcus, and Marion), 29 grandchildren, and 46 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Clara-Mrs. Lowell Hershberger), an infant son, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was the oldest member of the Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 16, in charge of Bill Detweiler, Reuben Hofstetter, and Herman Myers; interment in the church cemetery.

Mullen.- Harriet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ---- Spears, was born at Lewis Run, Pa., Nov. 10, 1886; died at Fountainview Place, Elkhart, Ind., Jan. 27, 1977; aged 90 y. On Feb. 18, 1903, she was married to Jay Dean, who preceded her in death in 1939. On June 24, 1950, she was married to James Mullen, who died in 1954. Surviving are one son (Homer Dean), 12 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Two sons (Ezra and Thomas Dean) preceded her in death. She was a member of the Osceola Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Bubb Funeral Chapel on Jan. 31, in charge of G. Maurice Long and Clarence Yutzy; interment in South Lawn Cemetery, South Bend.

Musselman.- Roy B., son of Henry and Katie (Bean) Musselman, was born in Hatfield, Pa. Nov. 15, 1913; died of a cerebral hemorrhage at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 11, 1977; aged 63 y. On Nov. 30, 1933, he was married to Ruth Clemens, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Roy Dale), 3 daughters (Joan- Mrs. Bernard R. Martin, Nancy-Mrs. Philip K Clemens, and Lois-Mrs. M. John Nissley), 9 grandchildren, and one brother (Russell B. Musselman). He was preceded in death by a stillborn son (Robert). He was a member of the Perkiomenville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Salford Mennonite Church on Feb. 13, by family members and assisting ministers Stanley Godshall, Abram Metz, Abram Landis, Isaiah Alderfer, and Russell B. Musselman; interment in the Perkiomenville Cemetery.

Ramer.- Glen A., son of Jacob B. and Susan (Cauffman) Ramer, was born in Greene Twp., Jan. 15, 1923; died of a heart attack at Chambersburg Hospital on Aug. 29, 1976; aged 53 y. He was married to Frances Ebersole, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 2 sons (Joseph E. and Myron D.), 3 brothers (Paul C., Norman E., and Charles H.), 6 sisters (Mrs. Clara Torkelson, Pearl-Mrs. Dean Bricker, Mrs. Catherine Reamer, Ethel-Mrs. Garnet Miller, Emma Jane-Mrs. Melvin Cover, and Mrs. Elsie Sarvis). Funeral services were held at the Pleasant View Mennonite Church, in charge of John B. Sollenberger, Aldus Lehman, Walter Lehman, and Omar Martin; interment in the church cemetery.

Schmucker.- Eli J., son of Eli, Sr., and Anna (Rohrer) Schmucker, was born at Louisville, Ohio, Aug. 21, 1911; died at Louisville, Ohio, Jan. 27, 1977; aged 65 y. On Dec. 3, 1931, he was married to Mildred Louise Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Wanda June-Mrs. Warren Reusser and Laverne J.), one brother (Edwin Schmucker), 2 half brothers (Irvin and Robert Hughes), and one half sister (Evelyn- Mrs. Arthur Wendling). He was a member of the Stoner Heights Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Louisville, Ohio, in charge of Leonard Garber; interment in the Beech Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder.- Elva B., daughter of Edwin C. and Mary (Basinger) Lehman, was born in Beaver Twp., Ohio, Sept. 3, 1903; died of cancer at her home in Columbiana, Ohio, Jan. 27, 1977; aged 73 y. In 1925 she was married to Paul Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Dorothy-Mrs. Wilbur Yoder), 5 grandchildren, her father, 4 sisters (Mrs. Hazel Schmucker, Wilma Lehman, Mrs. Flossie Yoder, and Esther-Mrs. Albert Miller), and one brother (John Lehman). She was a member of the Midway Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 30, in charge of Richard Bartholomew; interment in the Midway Cemetery.

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Beck.- Harold E., was born in Allen Co., Ind., Oct. 24, 1914; died of a massive heart attack at his home on Jan. 27, 1977; aged 64 y. On Feb. 19, 1938, he was married to Frances Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Linda Richer, Rose Swartz, and Sue Kurtz), 6 grandchildren, his mother (Rosa Beck), and 2 brothers (Melvin and Merle Beck). He was a member of the North Leo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 30, in charge of Olen Nofziger and Earl Hartman; interment in Leo Memorial Cemetery.

Craig.- Cecil, son of John and Nellie (Glancy) Craig, was born at Linesville, Pa., Oct. 4, 1907; died at South Side Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1977; aged 69 y. In 1947 he was married to Genevieve Winsper, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Barbara Grieb, Mrs. Karen Evans, and Mrs. Helen Walker), 2 sons (Robert and Richard), 6 grandchildren, one sister (Helen), and 2 brothers (Richard and Alvin). He was a member of the North Lima Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 20, in charge of Richard Bartholomew and David Steiner; interment in the Paradise Lutheran Cemetery.

Eberly.- MaDonna Lee, daughter of Nelson E. and Christmas Carol Kauffman, was born in Newton, Kan., Nov. 13, 1931; died in Amarillo, Tex., Feb. 12, 1977; aged 45 y. She was married to Ben Eberly, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Marcella, Bradley, and Claudia), her father, 2 brothers (Stanlee and James Kauffman), and one sister (Marcia-Mrs. Loren Miller). Interment was in the Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Texas.

Myers.- Elizabeth L., was born in Plumstead Twp., Pa., June 16, 1916; died in an automobile accident on Oct. 29, 1976; aged 60 y. Surviving are 3 brothers (Samuel, Paul, and A. David). She was a member of the Levittown Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Deep Run East Mennonite Church on Nov. 2, in charge of Ray Yoder; interment in Deep Run East Mennonite Cemetery.

Nafziger.- Laura M., daughter of Joseph W. and Mary (Litwiller) Springer, was born in Boynton Twp., Ill., May 6, 1897; died at Hopedale Medical Complex on Feb. 19, 1977; aged 79 y. On Dec. 7, 1916, she was married to Silas Natziger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Maurice and Lyle), 2 daughters (Mrs. Verda Schertz and LaRelda Arnett), 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters. A brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 22, in charge of Aden Yoder; interment in Hopedale Mennonite Cemetery.

Nissley.- Eli, son of Harvey and Emma (Slaubaugh) Nissley, was born in Cheyenne Co., Colo., June 10, 1912; died of a cardiac arrest in Union Co. Memorial Hospital, Marysville, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1977; aged 64 y. On Dec. 16, 1937, he was married to Mary Yoder. who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Gerald, Wayne, and Stanley), 2 daughters (Sharon-Mrs. Clifford North and Pauline-Mrs. Robert James), 10 grandchildren, his mother (Mrs. Abe Kauffman), 6 sisters (Mattie-Mrs. John Graber, Nora-Mrs. Alvin Miller, Lydia-Mrs. Amos Mullet, Clara-Mrs. Jonas Mast, Rosa-Mrs. Herman Miller, and Dorothy-Mrs. Mahlon Miller), 4 brothers (Dan, Ira, Joe, and Addonna), 5 stepsisters (Sue-Mrs. Levi Troyer, Katie-Mrs. Noah Beachy, Lovina-Mrs. Jerry Cline, Elsie-Mrs. Elvia Frey, and Sarah Kauffman), and 5 stepbrothers (Henry, Roman, Nelson, Jonas, and Mose Kauffman). He was preceded in death by a brother (Alvin) and an infant grandson. In February 1943 he was ordained a deacon to serve the Sharon congregation at Plain City, Ohio. He was a member of the Sharon Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 22, in charge of Walter Beachy, John Garber, and Elvin Sommers; interment in the Sharon Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Shisler.- Maggie C., daughter of Henry and Mary Ellen (Kulp) Clemmer, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Dec. 19, 1889; died at Harleysville, Pa., Feb. 10, 1977; aged 87 y. On Feb. 12, 1910, she was married to Horace Shisler, who preceded her in death on Feb. 11, 1970. Surviving are one son (Willard), 2 daughters (Mary Ellen-Mrs. Earle Alderfer and Sara-Mrs. William Hendricks), 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 13 in charge of Willis Miller and John Ruth; interment in the Salford Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Smucker.- Alvin B., Sr., son of Milo and Malinda (Burkholder) Smucker, was born at Smithville, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1893; died of a heart attack at Sarasota, Fla., Feb. 11, 1977; aged 83 y. On Dec. 25, 1916, he was married to Elsie Sears, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Cletus, Alvin Junior, and Clayton), one daughter (Betty Jean-Mrs. Wayne Schertz), 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one brother (Raymond), and 2 sisters (Iva Smucker and Mrs. Irma Harrison). He was a member of the Willow Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 16, in charge of Don Heiser; interment in Willow Springs Cemetery.

Summerlot.- Sadie W., daughter of William D. and Susie Yoder, was born at Haven, Kan., Jan. 31, 1925; died unexpectedly at Goshen, Ind., Feb. 24, 1977; aged 52 y. On Nov. 7, 1948, she was married to Chris Yoder, who preceded her in death on May 4, 1969. On July 30, 1971, she was married to Fenton Summerlot, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mrs. Esther Conrad and Karen-Mrs. George English), 3 sons (Perry, Allen, and Omer Yoder), 4 grandchildren, 9 brothers (Joseph, Amos, Ora, Felty, Elmer, Albert, William, Daniel, and Merle Yoder), and 9 sisters (Katie-Mrs. Harry Cross, Polly-Mrs. Floyd Fry, Betsy-Mrs. William Fry, Anna-Mrs. Glen Fry, Edna-Mrs. Raymond Miller, Clara-Mrs. Irvin Slabach, Susanna-Mrs. Alvin Keim, Ruby-Mrs. Elmer Byler, and Vera-Mrs. Mervin Miller). She was a member of the East Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 27, in charge of Cliff Miller; interment in the Violett Cemetery.

Woolner.- Nelson, son of John and Hannah (Clemmer) Woolner, was born on Mar. 7, 1886; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 15, 1977; aged 90 y. On Dec. 18, 1912, he was married to Ida Snider, who preceded him in death in 1964. (see March 3, 1964) Surviving are 4 sons (Royden, Maurice, Leonard, and Walter), one daughter (Mrs. Priscilla Szuck), 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Vernon). He was preceded in death by one brother and 3 sisters. He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 18, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder.- Roman J., son of John E. and Susan (Miller) Yoder, was born in Sugar Creek, Ohio, Jan. 5, 1897; died at the Titusville (Pa.) Hospital on Jan. 22, 1977; aged 80 y. On Mar. 7, 1918, he was married to Emma Kramer, who survives. Also surviving are 7 daughters (Katy-Mrs. James Goetz, Lydiann-Mrs. Norman Burr, Mary-Mrs. John Aiuppy, Susie-Mrs. Milford Yoder, Jane-Mrs. Donald Buettner, Ruth-Mrs. Roger Crassi, and Ruby-Mrs. Joseph Shellenberger), 6 sons (Melvin, Eli, Roman, Jr., John E., Robert, and Richard), 50 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Fern-Mrs. William Miller). He was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren. He was a member of the Valley View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 25, in charge of Arland Miller and Ervin Helmuth; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

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Amstutz.- Leo L., son of Eli and Lovina (Baumgartner) Amstutz, was born at Apple Creek, Ohio, May 16, 1912; died at University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 6, 1977; aged 64 y. In 1937 he was married to Rosella Lehman who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Earl L. and Roger), 3 daughters (Carolyn-Mrs. Vernon Shoup, Shirley-Mrs. Bryon Rout, and Mary Jane), 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Ellis and George), and 2 sisters (Sarean-Mrs. Willis Lehman, and Elva-Mrs. Allen Zuercher). He was a member of Smithville Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Feb. 9 in charge of Herman F. Myers; interment in Kidron Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Ardinger.- Mildred Marie, daughter of Emory G. and Ruth (Moran) Trager, was born in Reisterstown, Md., May 29, 1899; died at Clearview Nursing Home, Hagerstown, Md., Feb. 18, 1977; aged 77 y. On Dec. 27, 1920, she was married to Charles A. Ardinger, who preceded her in death on Aug. 29, 1953. Surviving are 2 sons (George L. and Lewis G. Ardinger), 2 daughters (Dorothy M. Beatty and Ruth E. Boswell), one sister (Dorothy King), and one brother (Carl Trager). She was a member of Cedar Crove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Osborne Funeral Home, in charge of Nelson Martin; interment in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown, Md.

Ebersole.- Hilda Almeda, daughter of Abram and Gertrude (Gehr) Horst, was born in Washington Co., Md., Aug. 25, 1917; died at Sarasota, Fla., Feb. 19, 1977; aged 69 y. On Nov. 17, 1940, she was married to Henry L. Hunsberger, who preceded her in death on Oct. 17, 1968. In June 1971 she was married to Walter Ebersole, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Darlene-Mrs. A. B. Rosenberger, Liz, Jean, and Helen Hunsberger), one son (Kenneth Hunsberger), 2 stepsons (Lewy and Elmer Ebersole), 2 stepdaughters (Edna Brunk and Esther Lepley), 8 grandchildren, 14 stepgrandchildren, 3 brothers (Clarence, Preston, and Karl Horst), and 5 sisters (Virginia Martin, Leona Horst, Kathryn Christ, Esther Horst, and Beulah Horst). She was a member of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Tuttle Avenue Mennonite Church, Sarasota, Fla. Feb. 20, in charge of John Shenk and Stanley Kauffman; at Souderton, Pa., Feb. 24, in charge of Nelson Martin, John Byers, John Shenk, and Stanley Kauffman; and at Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, Feb. 27, in charge of Nelson Martin; interment in Perkasie Mennonite Cemetery.

Finafrock.- Fred R., son of Jeremiah and Annie (Sandoe) Finafrock, was born near Chambersburg, Pa., Nov. 4, 1888; died in Grandview Washington Nursing Home, Jan. 30, 1977; aged 88 y. On Dec. 24, 1912, he was married to Leah Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Norman and Glenn), 2 daughters (Mrs. Mabel Tuttle and Mrs. Audrey Rogers), 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in Smith Funeral Chapel, Feb. 2, in charge of John Cross; interment in Memorial Gardens, Grandview, Wash.

Leis.- John, son of Joseph and Magdalene Schwartzentruber, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., July 4, 1903; died at Couts' Pavilion, Kitchener, Feb. 21, 1977; aged 73 y. On Feb. 23, 1927, he was married to Catherine Wagler, who preceded him in death on Oct. 24, 1975. Surviving are one son (Vernon), 3 daughters (Catherine Bartman, Erma Steinmann, and Florence McFarlane), 2 brothers (Sidney and Elmer), and one sister (Edith). He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 24, in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber and Vernon Zehr; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Blosser.- Myrtle, daughter of Joseph C. and Mary (Loucks) Dills, was born in St. Joseph Co., Ind., Sept. 20, 1898; died Nov. 29, 1976; aged 78 y. In 1919 she was married to Fred Mattmiller, who preceded her in death in 1954. In June 1956 she married Chester Blosser, who died in 1963. Surviving are 2 stepdaughters (Gladys-Mrs. Floyd Brandeberry, and Vera-Mrs. Lamar Loucks), 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mary Nunemaker), and one brother (Nelson Dills). She was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 2 brothers. She was a member of Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 2, in charge of Jason Martin; interment in Rest Haven Cemetery.

Bolton.- John Harvey, son of Charles W. and Sarah (Auchey) Bolton, was born at Spring Mount, Pa., Dec. 22, 1879; died at Harleysville, Pa., Feb. 26, 1977; aged 97 y. He was married to Lydia Alice Cressman, who preceded him in death on June 12, 1935. He was later married to Susan Fretz, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Ruth Leatherman, Sara Kulp, Edna Benner, and Ella Slotter), 3 sons (Charles, Robert, and Ralph Bolton), 2 foster children (Neil and Ronald Gilmore), 31 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, 3 stepgrandchildren, 5 stepgreat-grandchildren, and one brother (Howard). He was the oldest member of Plains Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 3, in charge of Gerald C. Studer and John E. Lapp; interment in Plains Cemetery.

Erb.- Daniel B., son of Daniel S. and Catherine (Reschly) Erb, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Nov. 25, 1893; died at his home in Millbank, Ont., Feb. 17, 1977; aged 83 y. On Sept. 7, 1924, he was married to Nancy Albrecht, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Delmar), one daughter (Norma-Mrs. David Rudy), 6 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister (Lavina-Mrs. Dan Steinman). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, one sister, and one grandchild. He was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 20, in charge of Jacob Roes, Amsey Martin, and Alvin Leis; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Grieser.- Jemima, daughter of Martin and Judith (Johns) Baer, was born at Wellman, Iowa, Oct. 8, 1882; died at her home at Archbold, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1977; aged 94 y. On Aug. 24, 1902, she was married to Ephraim Grieser, who preceded her in death on July 16, 1945. Surviving are 4 daughters (Laura-Mrs. Glen Rufenacht, Mrs. Almeda Short, Ruth-Mrs. Harold Short, and Martha-Mrs. Gaylord Fielitz), one son (Truman C.), 22 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Abbie Wyse and Mrs. Amanda Beck). She was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 4, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and P. L. Frey; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Weaver.- Henry B., son of Aaron and Mary (Bare) Weaver, was born in Elkhart, Co., Ind., June 25, 1883; died at Goshen, Ind.; Dec. 21, 1976; aged 93 y. On Nov. 22, 1903, he was married to Lizzie Markley, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Aaron), 5 daughters (Mabel-Mrs. Joseph Martin, Mary-Mrs. Warren Risser, Anna-Mrs. Harry Winters, Nora-Mrs. Viveron Hoffman, and Miriam-Mrs. John Beachy). One son, Carl, preceded him in death. In 1914 he was ordained deacon in the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. He was a member of Bonneyville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in Yellow Creek Mennonite Church on Dec. 24, in charge of Ted Eash and Jason Martin; interment in church cemetery.

Hunsberger.- Anna B., daughter of Christ and Nancy (Eberly) Hunsberger, was born in Elkhart Co., Nov. 2, 1899; died at her home at New Paris, Ind., Oct. 28, 1976; aged 87 y. On Oct. 26, 1911, she was married to George Hunsberger, who preceded her in death in 1968. Surviving are 3 daughters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Henry Ramer, Clara-Mrs. Arthur Walters, and Anna-Mrs. Everett Eby), 2 sons (John and Kenneth), 18 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Lydia Zimmerman and Oma Weaver). She was a member of Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Jason Martin and Bob Detweiler.

Miller.- Warren S., son of Freeman and Melinda Miller, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Mar. 4, 1882; died at Mt. Pleasant, Pa., Feb. 25, 1977; aged 94 y. He was married to Anna E. -----, who preceded him in death Nov. 30, 1966. He was a member of Mennonite Church of Scottdale, Pa. Funeral services were held at the James Murphy Funeral Home, Feb. 28, in charge of John Drescher; interment in Scottdale Cemetery.

Mullet.- Maxine, daughter of John and Ida Smeltzer, was born in Wakarusa, Ind., Aug. 16, 1921; died of a stroke at Fountain View Place, Goshen, Ind., Feb. 8, 1977; aged 55 y. On July 11, 1958, she was married to Frank Mullet, who survives. Also surviving are 4 stepsons (Sanford, John, Phillip, and Ronald), 3 stepdaughters (Betty Ann, Phyllis-Mrs. Larry Shriner, and Lela-Mrs. LeRoy Rohrer), her mother, 2 brothers (Kenneth and Lester), and 5 sisters (Primrose, Verda, Thelma-Mrs. Charles Elion, Edith-Mrs. Vernon Hyche, and Berniece-Mrs. Marion Schrock). She was a member of Waterford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 11, in charge of Elno W. Steiner and Wilmer Hollinger; interment in Prairie View Cemetery.

Poole.- William, son of George and Mary (Spenler) Poole, was born in Mornington Twp., Ont., Mar. 12, 1905; died suddenly at the home of his brother, Feb. 25, 1977; aged 71 y. On Nov. 22, 1927, he was married to Fanny Zehr, who preceded him in death on June 4, 1970. Surviving is his stepmother (Mrs. Leah Poole), 2 sons (Clarence and Lloyd), 2 daughters (Edna-Mrs. Emmerson Ropp, and Eileen-Mrs. Robert Eickmeyer), 20 grandchildrem, 4 brothers (Norman, John, Roy, and Lorne), and 2 sisters (Clara-Mrs. Gordon Schultz, and Emma-Mrs. Elroy Schultz). He was preceded in death by one son (Ivan), one daughter (Violet-Mrs. Wayne Lichty), and one grandchild. He was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 28, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Schlabach.- Esther K., daughter of Samuel E. and Catherine (Schrock) Smith was born at Metamora, Ill., Nov. 11, 1903; died of cancer at Eureka, Ill., Feb. 14, 1977; aged 73 y. On Dec. 2, 1926, she was married to Raymond E. Schlabach, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Robert and Eugene), her stepmother (Mrs. Emma Smith), 5 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Edna Hinkle, Mrs. Ruth Dick, and Beulah Smith). She was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 17, in charge of James Detwiler and J. W. Davis; interment in Harmony Cemetery.

Smith.- Emma P., daughter of John and Amela (Saunderhoff) Drange, was born at Chicago, Ill., May 18, 1888; died at Maple Lawn Homes Eureka, Ill., Feb. 27, 1977; aged 88 y. On Feb. 10, 1910, she was married to Samuel E. Smith, who preceded her in death on May 20, 1961. Surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Edna Hinkle, Mrs. Ruth Dick, and Beulah Smith), 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Mrs. Esther Schlabach and Mrs. Fern Umble). She was a member of the Metamora Mennonite Church where funeral services were held Mar. 2, in charge of Steven Dick and James Detweiler; interment in the Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

Starry.- Jeff, son of Edward and Charlene (King) Starry, was born and died at Bryan, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1977; Surviving are his parents, one brother (Scott), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Orval King), paternal grandparents (Gerald and Alta Starry), and great-grandmothers (Mrs. Ida King and Mrs. Martha Liechty). Graveside services were held at Lockport Cemetery, Mar. 1, in charge of Keith Leinbach.

Swartley.- Elias, was born near Doylestown, Pa., Aug. 4, 1901; died of a coronary attack at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Mar. 1, 1977; aged 75 y. In Sept. 1925 he was married to Mary Ann Alderfer, who preceded him in death in Apr. 1968. In Oct. 1970 he was married to Bessie Moyer Hunsberger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Naomi-Mrs. Arthur Yoder, Thelma-Mrs. Gordon Yoder, and Grace-Mrs. Raymond Detweiler), one son (Lawrence), 10 grandchildren, 3 stepsons, 2 stepdaughters, and one brother (Raymond Swartley). He was a member of Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 4, in charge of Joseph Gross, Daniel Longenecker, Silas Graybill, and Roy Bucher; interment in Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery. .

Unzicker.- Ronald Roy, son of Roy and Clara (Springer) Unzicker, was born in Washington, Ill., May 11, 1947; died at Collison, Ill., Jan. 3, 1977; aged 29 y. On May 27, 1972, he was married to Janet Broeker, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 3 brothers (Sam, Roger, and Don), and one sister (Ferne-Mrs. William DiNicola). His father preceded him in death. He was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where a memorial service was held, in charge of James Detweiler; interment in Steward-Harmony Cemetery. .

Zuercher.- Anna, daughter of Daniel and Dinah (Welty) Gerber, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Oct. 24, 1891; died of a coronary attack while visiting a nephew in a hospital at Massillon, Ohio, Mar. 2, 1977; aged 85 y. On Sept. 7, 1919, she was married to Edwin Zuercher, who preceded her in death on Feb. 21, 1971. Surviving are 2 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Leonard Gerber, and Verna), 4 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was a member ot Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 5, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Reuben Hofstetter; interment in church cemetery.

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Bucher.- Fannie Luetta, daughter of James S. and Rebecca Mills, was born at New Paris, Ind., Oct. 10, 1890; died at Mennonite Home for the Aged, Albany, Ore., Feb. 1, 1977; aged 86 y. On Mar. 20, 1909, she was married to James Bucher, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Olive-Mrs. Abraham Miller), 2 sons (Harold and Paul), 18 grandchildren, and 46 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a foster daughter (Amy Yoder) and 2 brothers (Abraham and Everett). She was a member of Porter Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Hopewell Mennonite Church, Feb. 4, in charge of Ernest Bontrager, Wilbert Kropf, Maynard Headings, and John Yoder; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Hooley.- Ella V., daughter of Amos and Anna (Eschliman) Horst, was born at North Lawrence, Ohio, Apr. 24, 1893; died at Dunlap Memorial Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Jan. 25, 1977; aged 83 y. On June 3, 1911, she was married to David J. Hooley, who preceded her in death in 1940. Surviving are one son (Clarence), one daughter (Rhea), and 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Elmo) and one daughter (Lucile). She was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 30, in charge of Kenneth Stoltzfus and Lester Graybill; interment in church cemetery.

Landis.- Harry E., son of Henry and Maggie (Ebersole) Landis, was born near Sterling, Ill., Feb. 20, 1894; died at Community General Hospital, Sterling, Ill., Feb. 9, 1977; aged 82 y. On Aug. 18, 1917, he was married to Lena Hartman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Alvin E. and Harold L.), 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Bertha Long and Pearl-Mrs. Menno Long). He was preceded in death by one son (Ronald), one granddaughter, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters. He was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Mark Lehman; interment in Science Ridge Cemetery.

Meyers.- William M., son of Henry and Barbara (Myers) Meyers, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., Dec. 9, 1895; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Jan. 12, 1977; aged 81 y. On June 7, 1919, he was married to Sara High, who preceded him in death on Dec. 15, 1968. Surviving are one daughter (Sara-Mrs. Linwood Landis), 3 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers (Samuel, Howard, Erwin, and Levi). He was a member of Deep Run Mennonite Church East, where funeral services were held on Jan. 15, in charge of John P. Duerksen; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Myers.- Ida F., daughter of Isaac and Catherine (Fretz) Swartz, was born in Plumstead Twp., Pa., Aug. 15, 1886; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 20, 1977; aged 90 y. On Dec. 17, 1953, she was married to Titus Myers, who preceded her in death on May 9, 1969. She was a member of Deep Run Mennonite Church East. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Feb. 23, in charge of John P. Duerksen; interment in Deep Run Mennonite Church East Cemetery.

Rudy.- Ada, daughter of Levi and Sara (Reist) Snyder, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Mar. 5, 1891; died at her home on Dec. 27, 1976; aged 85 y. On Mar. 18, 1913, she was married to Clarence Rudy, who preceded her in death Nov. 5, 1966. Surviving are 3 daughters (Anna-Mrs. Homer Burkhart, Margaret-Mrs. Melvin Bearinger and Lucille-Mrs. Jessie Markle), 2 sons (Arthur and Wilfred), 18 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters (Myra-Mrs. Benjamin Shantz, Melinda -Mrs. Roy Hagey, Maggie-Mrs. Menno Moyer, and Mary-Mrs. Frank Henry), and one brothter (Gordon). She was preceded in death by one son (Howard), 3 grandchildren, one brother, and 3 sisters. She was a member of Wanner Mennonite Church, Cambridge, Ont., where funeral services were held on Dec. 30, 1976, in charge of Herbert Schultz; interment in Wanner Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Showalter.- Jacob D., son of H. D. H. and Flora M. (Grove) Showalter, was born at Broadway, Va., Feb. 15, 1916; died of an apparent heart attack while traveling near Petersburg, W.Va., Oct. 28, 1976; aged 60 y. On May 10, 1943, he was married to Mazie Wilkins, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Carolyn-Mrs. Jerry Cook, and Ralph), 3 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Carl, Howard, Owen, and James), and 4 sisters (Mary Emma-Mrs. Ira Eby, Kathryn-Mrs. Samuel Shank, Ethel-Mrs. Lewis Strite, and Doris-Mrs. Norvell Trumbo). He was a member of Trissels Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 31, in charge of Norman Yutzy, Carl Mericle, and Michael Shenk; interment in church cemetery.

Snyder.- Veronica, daughter of Mike and Malinda (Frey) Brubacher, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Apr. 13, 1902; died at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, Feb. 18, 1977; aged 74 y. On Dec. 10, 1922, she was married to Orlan Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children (Aden, Hettie-Mrs. Carl Sleeper, Malinda-Mrs. Mike Utz, Mervin, Vera-Mrs. Stanley Cressman, Cleason, Laverne, and Verna-Mrs. William White), 42 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Nathan, Isaiah, and Isaac), and 3 sisters (Hannah-Mrs. Amos Cressman, Leah-Mrs. Irvin Horst, and Malinda-Mrs. Edwin Reist). She was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 21, in charge of Vernon Leis and Amos Martin; interment in Elmira Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Stoltzfus.- Martha Frances, daughter of Jesse C. and Fannie (Blosser) Barbe, was born near Broadway, Va., Apr. 22, 1894; died Feb. 23, 1977; aged 82 y. On Aug. 23, 1923, she was married to Daniel D. Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Daniel, Robert, Fred, Bryan, and Alan), one daughter (Mrs. Viva Lugbill), 20 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister (Mary Burkholder). She was preceded in death by one sister and one grandson. Funeral services were held at Oak Terrace Mennonite Church, Feb. 26, in charge of John Eberly; interment at Pine Memorial Cemetery, Blountstown, Fla.

Troyer.- Emma, daughter of Peter and Katherine (Roth) Kennel, was born at Milford, Neb., June 26, 1891; died at her home in Kalona, Iowa, Feb. 28, 1977; aged 85 y. On Jan. 21, 1915, she was married to Lloyd Troyer, who preceded her in death in 1968. Surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd and Wilbur), 6 daughters (Nettie-Mrs. William Fehlberg, Ida-Mrs. Elmer Kliewer, Wilma-Mrs. Paul Beckcr, Verda, Alta, and Della-Mrs. Keith Yoder), 24 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Peter and Louis). She was preceded in death by 2 sons, one grandchild, and 7 brothers. She was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 3, in charge of Ronald Kennel; interment in Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.

Wagler.- John B., son of Mose and Katie (Brenneman) Wagler, was born in South Easthope Twp., Ont., Dec. 26, 1900; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Mar. 7, 1977; aged 76 y. On Apr. 25, 1933, he was married to Christina Steinman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mary, and Ruth-Mrs. Alex Ross), and one brother (Sam Wagler). He was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, where funeral services where held on Mar. 9, in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber and Vernon B. Zehr; interment in Steinman Cemetery.

Yoder.- M. B., was born near Partridge, Kan., Dec. 13, 1894; died at Hutchinson Hospital, Feb. 17, 1977; aged 82 y. On Jan. 8, 1922, he was married to Elizabeth Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Floyd, Charles, and Johnny), one daughter (Mrs. Frances Shearer), 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Mose, Jake, Tobe, and John B.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Susan Schrock and Mrs. Mattie Schrock). He was a member of the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Feb. 19, in charge of Edward Yutzy and John Landis; interment in church cemetery.

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