Estep.- Thomas Franklin, son of George W. and Laura (Tusing) Estep, was born at Fulks Run, Va., Apr. 15, 1918; died of a heart attack at Fulks Run, Va., Sept. 9, 1977; aged 59 y. On Sept. 2, 1943, he was married to Beulah Sonifrank, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Stephen, Dennis, Alvin), 2 daughters (Mrs. Esther Schrock and Mrs. Thelma Showalter), 6 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Elaine Vann, Charlotte Roadcap, and Louise Reamer). He was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Broadway, Va., Sept. 11, in charge of Harold Emswiler and Earl R. Delp; interment in the church cemetery.
Gochnauer.- Emma B., daughter of Charles and Flora (Eshleman) Breneman, was born in Manor Twp., Pa., Mar. 15, 1923; died at Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 12, 1977; aged 54 y. On Jan. 18, 1947, she was married to Mervin H. Gochnauer, who survives. Also surviving are her mother (Mrs. Flora Shertzer), 4 daughters (Lois Ann-Mrs. Ronald Weaver, Barbara-Mrs. Harvey Heller, Carol- Mrs. Richard Foltz, and Thelma), 2 sons (Richard and Raymond), 10 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Charles, Ralph, Paul, Earl, and Martin), and 3 sisters (Ruth-Mrs. David Hess, Grace-Mrs. Ernest Ebersole, and Betty-Mrs. Albert Brubaker). One son (Ronald) preceded her in death. She was a member of the East Chestnut Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 15, in charge of James M. Shank and James R. Hess; interment in Rohrerstown Mennonite Cemetery.
Greenawalt.- Hattie, daughter of George and Polly Patterson, was born on Sept. 21, 1882; died on Sept. 5, 1977; aged 94 y. On Jan. 12, 1904, she was married to Ernest Greenawalt who died in 1964. Surviving are 3 sons (Dana, Fred, and Stanley). She was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Topeka, Ind., where funeral services were held on Sept. 8, in charge of Joe J. Swartz; interment in the Maple Grove Cemetery.
Grieser.- Nellie Priscilla, daughter of John C. and Lydia Short, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1894; died at Stryker, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1977; aged 82 y. On Dec. 14, 1916, she was married to Verden M. Grieser, who died in 1936. Surviving are 3 sons (Lloyd, Orval, and Gerald), one daughter (Pauline-Mrs. Glen Gunden), 11 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by all her brothers and sisters. She was a member of the Pine Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 12, in charge of D. Wyse Graber and Samuel Wenger; interment in Lockport Cemetery.
Hooley.- Mary Chambers, was born at Chicago, Ill., Nov.7, 1899; died at Hubbard, Ore., Aug. 29, 1977; aged 77 y. On Dec. 12, 1917, she was married to Enos M. Hooley, who died in 1961. Surviving are one son (George Hooley), 4 daughters (Mary Watt, Frances Bemmers, Grace Burke, and Sara Dodd), 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. She was a member of the Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 1, in charge of John P. Oyer; interment in Zion Mennonite Cemetery.
Hunsberger.- Ruth N., daughter of Peter and Mary (Nice) Hunsberger, was born in Plumstead, Pa., Nov. 28, 1895; died at the Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Sept. 9, 1977; aged 81 y. Surviving are one sister (Mary Emma-Mrs. Edwin Hickok) and 3 brothers (Peter, Paul, and Hiram). She was a member of the Doylestown Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Sept. 13, in charge of Dan Longenecker and J. Silas Graybill; interment in the Deep Run (East) Cemetery.
Moyer.- Mary B., daughter of Samuel R. and Lizzie (Ruth) Beyer; was born in Worcester Twp., Pa., Oct. 25, 1904; died of cancer at Valley Forge Medical Center, Norristown, Pa., Aug. 28, 1977; aged 72 y. On July 25, 1970, she was married to Clayton Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Betty-Mrs. Newton Moyer), 8 stepdaughters (Evelyn, Grace-Mrs. Walter Mininger, Elizabeth-Mrs. Monroe Miller, Lorene-Mrs. Walter Maust, Sarah-Mrs. Richard Fisher, Susan-Mrs. David Moyer, Mary Jane-Mrs. Wayne Green, and Loretta-Mrs. Larry Moyer), 2 stepsons (Harold and Marvin), 38 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Ruth Bollinger and Mildred-Mrs. Irwin Allebach), 4 brothers (Lloyd R., Elmer R., Russell R., and Frank R.). She was a member of the Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 31, in charge of John L. Ruth and Henry L. Ruth; interment in Indian Creek United Church of Christ Cemetery, Telford, Pa.
Oswald.- Bessie, daughter of Henry and Hannah (Ringler) Bender, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Mar. 13, 1889; died at Millersburg, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1977; aged 88 y. In January 1909, she was married to Martin Oswald who died on Apr. 20, 1959. Surviving are one son (Corliss), 3 daughters (Mildred-Mrs. Virgil Miller, Mary-Mrs. Abram Mast, and Dorothy-Mrs. Carl Mumaw), and 2 brothers (Steven and Aden). She was a member of the Millersburg Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Martin's Creek Mennonite Church on Sept. 7, in charge of David Groh and Roman Stutzman; interment in the Martin's Creek cemetery.
Schlabach.- Mary M., daughter of Manasses S. and Savilla (Yoder) Hochstedler, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 9, 1907; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Sept. 2, 1977; aged 69 y. On Feb. 10, 1929, she was married to Simon Schlabach, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Stanley, Alvin Ray, Arlene-Mrs. Ira Nissley, Celesta-Mrs. Henry Richer, Savilla-Mrs. Wayne Stutzman, Annie Irene -Mrs. Dwane Snyder, Duane, Larry, and Maynard), 32 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 8 step-great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Sylvan and Ezra), and one sister (Annie). Funeral services were held at the West Union Mennonite Church on Sept. 5, in charge of Paul E. M. Yoder and Emery Hochstetler; interment in West Union Cemetery.
Stahl.- Lois, daughter of John and Esther (Nissley) Kraybill, was born near Elizabethtown, Pa., Nov. 6, 1927; died of cancer at Elizabethtown, Pa., Sept. 5, 1977; aged 49 y. On May 19, 1951, she was married to Omar B. Stahl who survives. Also surviving are one son (John Daniel), one daughter (Rachel), her parents, and 5 brothers (Pauf N., Daniel N., John Henry, Ernest N., and Peter N.). She was a member of Strickler Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at the Bossler Mennonite Church on Sept. 10, in charge of Russell J. Baer, Harlan Hoover, and Donald Jacobs; the body was donated to medical research.
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Gingerich.- Marion A., daughter of Solomon and Anna (Lehman) Jantzi, was born at Lowville, N.Y., Oct. 11, 1925; died at Lewis Co. Hospital, Aug. 12, 1977; aged 51 y. On May 30, 1946, she was married to Beryl Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Jane-Mrs. Paul Lehman, Florine, Barbara, and Janelle), one son (Samuel), one brother (Elmer), and 4 sisters (Rosila, Kathryn-Mrs. Charles Forrester, Esther, and Sarah-Mrs. Lloyd Zehr). Five brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of the Lowville Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held in charge of Vernon Zehr and Milton Zehr; interment in the Croghan Mennonite Cemetery.
Herr.- Barbara, daughter of John and Barbara K. (Herr)
Landis, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Mar. 20, 1892; died at
Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital, Sept. 3, 1977; aged 85 y. Surviving
are 2 sisters (Mrs. Magdalena Thomas and Hettie Herr) and one
brother (Landis Herr). She was a member of the Weaverland Mennonite
Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 7, in charge
of Aaron Hollinger and Leon Hurst; interment in Millersville Mennonite
Cemetery.
Landis.- Warren K., son of John and Maggie (Keller) Landis,
was born at Telford, Pa., May 2, 1890; died at Rockhill Mennonite
Home, Sellersville. Pa., Sept. 12, 1977; aged 87 y. He was married
to Clara D. Rickert, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Walter
R. and Paul R.), 2 daughters (Esther-Mrs. Jerry Knechel and Sarah
Landis), 6 grandchildren, and one sister (Janice Johnson). He
was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral
services were held on Sept. 15, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler
and Russel B. Musselman; interment in the Souderton Mennonite
Cemetery.
Mayer.- Lydia, daughter of John and Mary (Swartzendruber)
Gunden, was born in McPherson, Kan., May 2, 1886; died of a stroke
at Sarasota, FIa., Aug. 27, 1977; aged 91 y. On Oct. 12, 1919,
she was married to Sol Mayer, who died on Sept. 12, 1963. Surviving
are 2 sons (Clayton and Omar), one daughter (Loretta), one foster
daughter (Ruth Ulrich), 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren,
one brother (Joseph Gunden), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Albrecht,
Mrs. Agnes Byler, and Laura Gunden). She was a member of the Tuttle
Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug.
30, in charge of Stanlee Kauffman, Amos Graber, and Paul Yoder;
interment in Manasota Memorial Park.
Stamm.- Huldah, daughter of Henry and Racheal (Frey) Aschliman,
was born at Stryker, Ohio, Mar. 10, 1895; died at Fairlawn Haven
Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio, Sept. 16, 1977; aged 82 y. On Feb.
12, 1919, she was married to Fred Stamm, who died on Sept. 7,
1970. Surviving are one son (Walter), 2 daughters (Frieda- Mrs.
Orville Rupp and Dora-Mrs. Tom McCalla). She was preceded in death
by one son (Mahlon). She was a member of Central Mennonite Church,
where funeral services were held on Sept. 19, in charge of Charles
H. Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Weaver.- Martha, daughter of Eli and Leah (Dosch) Brackbill, was born on Jan. 10, 1888; died on June 24, 1977; aged 89 y. On Feb. 22, 1919, she was married to Levi A. Weaver, who died on Mar. 25, 1963. Surviving are 2 daughters (Blanche-Mrs. Daniel Sensenig and Elsie-Mrs. John H. Hess), one son (John J.), 9 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Ella-Mrs. Jacob Lefever, Katie Lefever, and Naomi-Mrs. Paul Weaver). She was preceded in death by one son. She was a member of the New Holland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 29, in charge of Frank Shirk; interment in the Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery.
Zumstein.- Jacob Carl, son of Virgil and Jan (Carroll) Zumstein, was born on Nov. 21, 1975; died after a one-day illness of meningitis on Sept. 15, 1977; aged 21 mo. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Jenny), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Carl Zumstein), and maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Stan Curfew). Funeral services were held at the Sunnyslope Mennonite Church, Phoenix, Ariz., Sept. 17, in charge of David W. Mann; interment in Phoenix Memorial Park, Phoenix, Ariz.
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Bontrager.- Glen P., son of Alvin and Ardene (Sheets), was born at Goshen, Ind., Mar. 2, 1959; died by drowning at Elkhart, Ind., Sept. 9, 1977; aged 18 y. Surviving are his parents, and 2 brothers (David and Rex). He attended Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 12, in charge of Jason Martin; interment in Olive Cemetery.
Childs.- Nathaniel Bryant, son of Arthur E. and Jane E. (Schrag) Childs, was born prematurely on Sept. 6, 1977, and died the same day. Surviving are his parents and grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Ed Childs and Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Schrag). Graveside services were held at Plevna Cemetery, Sept. 9, in charge of Calvin King.
Fink.- Irvin E., son of Samuel J. and Laura (Risser) Fink, was born in Indiana, Jan. 18, 1899; died in Elkhart Co., Ind., Aug. 13, 1977; aged 78 y. On May 6, 1922, he was married to Maude Culp, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Miriam-Mrs. Wayne Klopfenstein, Marjorie-Mrs. Leo Freed, Wayne, Lowell, Glenn, Doris, Beatrice-Mrs. Donald Yoder, Wanda, and Sherrill--Mrs. Glenn Yoder). He was a member of Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 16, in charge of Jason Martin; interment in Olive Cemetery.
Gardner.- Verna, daughter of Levi and Martha (Schrock) Gerber, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Feb 20, 1892; died at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, Ohio, Sept. 23, 1977; aged 85 y. She was married to Jacob Hasler, who died in 1955. She was later married to Alvin F. Gardner, who died in 1970. Surviving are one nephew (Palmer Gerber) and one niece (Mrs. Fern Brown), whom she reared; 4 stepdaughters (Mrs. Mary Dietz, Mrs. Esther Domer, Mrs. Irene Stevanus, and Mrs. Lucille King), 12 stepgrandchildren, 25 stepgreat-grandchildren, 5 stepgreat-great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Lizzie Snyder) and 3 brothers (Ora, Roy, and Monroe). She was preceded in death by one sister and 5 brothers. She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 26, in charge of Erv Schlabach; interment in church cemetery.
Gingerich.- Robert Lee, son of Edgar and Verna May (Cressman)
Gingerich, was born at Kitchener, Ont., June 13, 1959; died in
an automobile accident on Sept. 22, 1977; aged 18 y. Surviving
are his parents, 2 sisters (Brenda and Lisa), and grandparents
(Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Gingerich). He attended Blake Mennonite Church.
Funeral services were held at Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich, Ont.,
Sept. 25, in charge of Clayton Kuepfer; interment in Blake Mennonite
Cemetery.
Good.- Sarah Anna, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Landes)
Wenger, died at Albany, Ore., June 14, 1977; aged 88 y. On July
27, 1919, she was married to Abraham Good, who died on July 27,
1975. Surviving are 5 children (Elizabeth- Mrs. Tilman Kauffman,
Martha Yoder, Esther Good, James, and Edwin), 14 grandchildren,
7 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Nora Hershey, Mary Detweiler,
and Barbara Garber). Funeral services were held at Nampa, Idaho,
June 17, in charge of Robert Garber and Max Yoder.
Grabill.- Mable, daughter of Lorenzo and Anna (Gardner)
Yoder, was born at Middlebury, Ind., Sept. 25, 1892; died at Goshen
Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Sept. 21, 1977; aged 85 y. On Jan. 13,
1912, she was married to John S. Grabill, who died on Feb. 6,
1972. Surviving are one daughter (Irene-Mrs. Maurice Weldy, 2
grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was a member of
College Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Yoder-Culp
Funeral Home, Sept. 23, in charge of Bob Detweiler and John Mosemann;
interment in Clinton Brick Cemetery, Middlebury.
Horst.- Wayne Robert, son of Osiah and Fern Horst, was
born Aug. 5, 1950; died of malignant melanoma, Aug. 25, 1977;
aged 27 y. His wife, Marjorie, survives. Also surviving are 2
children (Shelly and Christine), 2 brothers (Glen and Roger),
and one sister (Martha-Mrs. W. DeMonte). Funeral services were
held at Warden Woods Church, Ontario, Aug. 29; interment in St.
Johns Cemetery, Norway.
Liechty.- Jill Ann, daughter of Omar W. and Mary Marie (Zehr) Liechty, was born at Leo, Ind., Jan. 6, 1952; died of cancer at Leo, Ind., Sept. 23, 1977; aged 25 y. Surviving are her parents, 3 sisters (Janie, Lois, and Wendy), and 2 brothers (Omar Wayne, Jr., and Sherman). She was a member of North Leo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 26, in charge of John King and Ray Erb; interment in Leo Cemetery.
Miller.- David Dean, son of Richard and Lois (Troyer) Miller, was born in Manistique, Mich., June 3, 1956; died in an automobile accident at St. Johns, Mich., July 31, 1977; aged 21 y. Surviving are his parents, 5 brothers (Alan, Roderick, Wendell, Jonathan, and Leighton), and 2 sisters (Christine and Rachel). He attended Wildwood Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, in charge of Milo Stahl and Lloyd Miller; interment at Sandtown Cemetery.
Paul.- Barbara R., daughter of Jonas and Ella (Risser) Hernley, was born at Lititz, Pa., June 10, 1881; died at Scottdale, Pa., Sept. 26, 1977; aged 96 y. On Aug. 8, 1906, she was married to John C. Paul, who died in 1949. Surviving are 3 sons (John H., C. Milford, and M. Donald), one daughter (Ella Honsaker), 16 grandchildren, and 15 great, grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Henry, Elam, and Melvin). She was preceded in death by 2 infant sons. She was a member of Kingview Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Scottdale Mennonite Church, Sept. 29, in charge of Edwin Alderfer and John Drescher; interment in Scottdale Cemetery.
Shrock.- Clara, daughter of Rudy and Lizzie (Yoder), Bontrager, was born at Yoder, Kan., Oct. 21, 1896; died at Greencroft, Goshen, Ind., Sept. 15, 1977; aged 80 y. On Aug. 19, 1915, she was married to Maneleus J. Fry, who died in 1918. In May 1920, she was married to Jerry P. Shrock, who died on Sept. 26, 1958. Surviving are one son (Maynard Shrock), 2 daughters (Vera-Mrs. Harold Miller, and Janice-Mrs. Robert Rabenstein), 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jerry R., William, and Leroy Bontrager), and 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. D. K. Bontrager, and Susie-Mrs. Dave Beachy. She was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 18, in charge of Bob Detweiler; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury.
Simpson.- Robert J., son of James and Margaret (Bristow) Simpson, was born at Pittsburgh, Pa., Mar. 9, 1911; died at Wooster (Ohio) Community Hospital, Aug. 30, 1977; aged 66 y. On Oct. 19, 1963, he was married to Anna Weaver, who survives. Also surviving is one brother (Sam). He was a member of the Martin's Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept 1, in charge of Harold G. Stoltzfus and Roman Stutzman; interment in Martins Creek Cemetery.
Steiner.- Samuel Andrew, 3-day old son of Richard and Wanda (Gingerich) Steiner, Orrville, Ohio, was interred at Kidron Mennonite Church Cemetery, where graveside services were held on Sept. 26. Surviving are his parents, one sister (Christina), one brother (Matthew), maternal grandparents (Alvin and Frieda Gingerich), paternal grandparents (Marvin and Mary Steiner), and maternal great-grandmother (Mrs. Susie Wengerd).
Umble.- Annie K., daughter of Amos and Sally (Petersheim) Smoker, was born in Highland Twp., Pa., Dec. 15, 1890; died at Parkesburg, Pa., Sept. 2, 1977; aged 86 y. On Dec. 10, 1912, she was married to Christian L. Umble, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ivan and Lloyd). She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 7, in charge of Irvin Engle, Abner Stoltzfus, and Aaron Stoltzfus; interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Weaver.- J. Irvin, son of Daniel L. and Marian (Rutt) Weaver, was born at Blue Ball, Pa., May 18, 1933; died June 9, 1977; aged 44 y. On Oct. 3, 1953, he was married to Kathryn Gehman, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 2 daughters (Karen-Mrs. Kenneth Sensenig, and Sylvia), 2 sons (Timothy and Donald), 2 brothers (Victor and A. Richard), and 4 sisters (Gloria-Mrs. Mahlon Rissler, Lois-Mrs. Henry Bird, Gladys-Mrs. Henry Zeiset, and Sharon-Mrs. Kenneth Kilheffer). He was ordained to the ministry in the Weaverland District. He served several years in Addis Ababa Bookstore in Ethiopia, and also taught several years at Lancaster Mennonite High School. He was a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 12, in charge of Aaron Hollinger, Alvin Martin, Earl Sensenig, and David N. Weaver; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Weber.- Allen S., son of Ephriam and Leah (Snider) Weber, was born at Elmira, Ont., Oct. 9, 1885; died following surgery at the K & W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 23, 1977; aged 91 y. On June 6, 1917, he was married to Laura Schiedel, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Vernon, Gordon, and Ralph), one daughter (Sylvia-Mrs. Home Schwindt), and one sister (Lucinda-Mrs. Norman Dettweiler). He was a member of Floradale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 26, in charge of Lester Kehl and Gerald Good; interment in Floradale Mennonite Cemetery.
Yoder.- Mary Anna (Butz), was born in Barton Co. Kan., Jan. 4, 1889; died at Moundridge, Kan., Sept. 25, 1977; aged 88 y. On Mar. 17, 1910, she was married to Martin M. Yoder, who died on Mar. 26, 1974. Surviving are 2 sons (Reuben and Paul M.), 4 daughters (Mrs. Mable Yoder, Mrs. Inez Hockett, Mrs. Martha Schmidt. and Mrs. Betty Eschnaur), 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mrs. Maggie Goff, Mrs. Genola Kilgore, Mrs. Bessie Cullop, and Mrs. Minnie Amcell). She was a member of Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 28, in charge of Waldo Miller and Fred Gingerich; interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
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Anders.- Leroy F., was born in Worcester Twp., Pa., August 26, 1893; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Sept. 27, 1977; aged 84 y. On Oct. 3, 1914, he was married to Mabel Boorse, who survives. Also surviving are a son (William), one daughter (Blanche-Mrs. Willis D. Moyer), 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Arthur, Clayton, Norman), and 3 sisters (Edna Knechel, Susie-Mrs. Vincent Moyer, and Margaret Stoneback). He was a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church, where services were held on Oct. 1, in charge of Ellis Mack and Harold Fly; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Cullar.- Orville S., son of Noah and Cora (Ziegler)
Cullar, was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, Dec. 17, 1900; died at
Salem Community Hospital, Sept. 29, 1977; aged 76 y. On Dec. 2,
1925. he was married to Lois Stouffer, who survives. Also surviving
is a daughter (Carol-Mrs. Raymond Taylor), a sister (Mrs. Bertha
Halferty), half sister (Ruth-Mrs. William Howell), and a stepsister
(Edna-Mrs. Ralph Oesch). He was a member of Leetonia Mennonite
Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 2, in charge
of Leonard D. Hershey; interment in Midway Cemetery.
Kurtz.- Joseph, son of Joseph and Barbara Kurtz, was born
in Elm Grove Twp., Tremont, Ill., July 5, 1885; died at Maple
Lawn Homes, Eureka, Ill.. Sept. 18, 1977; aged 92 y. On Dec. 17,
1912, he was married to Viola Staker, who survives. Two sons (Howard
and Orrie) are deceased. Surviving are nieces and nephews. He
was a member of First Mennonite Church, Morton, Ill. Funeral services
were held on Sept. 20 at Davis Mortuary, Tremont, Ill., in charge
of Joe Davis; interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Tremont, Ill.
Landis.- Frank M., son of John and Catharine (Moyer) Landis, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Jan. 26, 1911; died at Sellersville, Pa., of a heart attack, Sept. 6, 1977; aged 66 y. On Apr. 23, 1933, he was married to Sadie K. Godshall, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Donald G., David G., Paul G.), a daughter (Eileen G.-Mrs. Ronald R. Brothers), 11 grandchildren, two brothers (Abram M. and Edgar M), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Laura M. Halteman, Margaret M.-Mrs. Leroy M. Derstine, Irene M.-Mrs. A. David Meyers). He was a communicant member at Rockhill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 8, in charge of Henry L. Ruth, Richard Heaney, David Derstine; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.
Stauffer.- Esther V., daughter of Samuel N. and Maggie (Vogel) Stauffer, was born at East Petersburg, Pa., May 15, 1901; died at Duke Convalescent Home, Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 18, 1977; aged 76 y. She is survived by two sisters (Mrs. Mabel Earhart, and Hattie M.-Mrs. Carl B. Brohan). She was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held Sept. 21 at Nissley Funeral Home, in charge of Shelly R. Shellenberger, J. Stanley Earhart, Henry W. Frank, and Joseph Hostetler; interment, in Kraybill Cemetery.
Yoder.- Mary Ellen, daughter of John F. and Elizabeth Helmuth, was born at Marks Center, Ohio, July 8, 1918; died at Sarasota, Fla., Sept. 24, 1977; aged 59 y. On December 24, 1939, she was married to Jacob Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are five children (J. LaVerne, Raymond, Dwayne, Marlin, and Marlene), 5 brothers (Harvey, Fred, Erwin, Alvin, and Freeman), 4 sisters (Martha-Mrs. Edward Hodan, Alta-Mrs. Jerry Jantzi, Cora-Mrs. Jonas Troyer, and Edna Bozer), 8 grandchildren and an aunt (Martha-Mrs. J. K. Miller). She was a member of Tuttle Avenue Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 27, in charge of (Stanlee Kauffman, Amos Graber, Paul R. Yoder; interment in Palms Memorial Park, Sarasota, Fla.
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