Albrecht.- Lydia, daughter of Amos and Barbara (Augsburger) Roth, was born in Groveland Twp., Ill., Jan. 5, 1888; died at Restmor Nursing Home, Morton, Ill., Aug. 12, 1977; aged 89 y. On Jan. 8, 1914, she was married to Levi 0. Albrecht, who died in 1959. Surviving are 3 sons (Howard L., Milo C., and Marion N.), 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Amos D.). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 15, in charge of Mahlon D. Miller; interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Bauman.- Louida, daughter of Silas and Lydia Ann (Groff) Bauman, died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 3, 1977; aged 72 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Norman and Edmund) and one sister (Salome). She was preceded in death by 7 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 6, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Bauman.- Norman G., son of Silas and Lydia Ann (Groff) Bauman, was born in Floradale, Ont., Oct. 27, 1891; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., Aug. 13, 1977; aged 85 y. On June 12, 1919, he was married to Ella Shoup, who died on Dec. 24, 1969. Surviving are 2 sons (Norman, Jr., and Harold), one daughter (Ruth Bauman), one brother (Edmund), and one sister (Salome Bauman). He was a member of Leetonia Mennonite Church and an associate member of College Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, Aug. 14, in charge of Allen Ebersole and Arnold C. Roth; and at Warrick-Kummer Funeral Home, Columbiana, Ohio, Aug. 17, in charge of Fred Augsburger and Leonard Hershey; interment in Midway Mennonite Church Cemetery, Columbiana, Ohio.

Butler.- Roseanna M., daughter of George W. and Elmira (Kessler) Miller, was born at Utahville, Pa., June 1, 1886; died at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, Pa., Aug. 18, 1977; aged 91 y. In January 1910, she was married to Thomas Butler, who died in 1946. Surviving are 2 daughters (Marjorie-Mrs. Marshall White, and Virginia- Mrs. Eugene Wineland), one son (Richard L.), 5 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Martinsburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 20, in charge of Nelson R. Roth; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Freed.- Lizzie M., daughter of Abram and Susan (Metz) Landis, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Mar. 3, 1911; died at Rockhill Mennonite Home, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 10, 1977; aged 66 y. On Sept. 15, 1928, she was married to John H. Freed, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons (Ralph L., John L., Stanley L., Richard L., Le Roy L., Clarence L., and Marcus L.), 5 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Earl S. Vander Vennen, Naomi Freed, Elizabeth-Mrs. Reginald Allred, Esther Cope, and Miriam-Mrs. Glenn Hunsberger), 19 grandchildren, and one brother (Norman M. Landis). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 13, in charge of Earl Anders, Jr., Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Grove.- Charlie Menno, son of Isaac N. and Elizabeth (Landes) Grove, was born at Weyers Cave, Va., Mar. 22, 1886; died at his home at Lyndhurst, Va., May 30, 1977; aged 91 y. In December 1907, he was married to Sarah Etta Weaver, who died on June 21, 1910. On Oct. 27, 1912, he was married to Fannie Catherine Heatwole, who died on Mar. 31, 1957. Surviving are one foster son (Charles Linden Bangundy) and one brother (Earl). He was ordained as a deacon on Nov. 24, 1927, and as a minister on Sept. 18, 1939. He was a member of Springdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 1, in charge of Paul L. Wenger, Lloyd S. Horst, and Roy D. Kiser; interment in adjoining cemetery

Heiser.- Jacob B., son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Bachman) Heiser, was born at Fisher, Ill., Jan. 1, 1894; died at Gibson City Hospital, Gibson City, Ill., Aug. 14, 1977; aged 83 y. On Jan. 6, 1916, he was married to Amelia Ingold, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Merle and Harold), 2 daughters (Mildred-Mrs. R. D. Emerson, and Lola-Mrs. Roy Knox), 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Sam J., Jesse, and Roy), and 2 sisters (Esther Ingold and Lizzie Birky). He was preceded in death by an infant daughter. He was a member of the East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 16, in charge of Wilbur Nachtigall and Phil Helmuth; interment in East Bend Mennonite Cemetery.

Helmuth.- Thomas Eugene, son of Ervin and Mary (Shrock) Helmuth, was born at Canton, Ohio, Dec. 29, 1961; died at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, Pa., July 28, 1977; aged 15 y. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Steven Allen), 2 sisters (Norma Jean-Mrs. Reuben Stoltzfus, and Rosemary), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shrock), and paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Helmuth). He was a member of Valley View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 31, and at Hartville Mennonite Church, Aug. 1, in charge of David Kniss, Richard Ross, and Arland Miller; interment in Hartville Mennonite Cemetery.

Kauffman.- Jacob J., son of Jonas H. and Mary (Petersheim) Kauffman, was born in Haven, Kan., Aug. 20, 1905; died of bronchial pneumonia at Albany. Ore., Aug. 11, 1977; aged 71 y. On Sept. 2, 1934, he was married to Allie Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Merle Jay), one daughter (Miriam Ione-Mrs. Oren Neuschwander), and 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Leon Royce). He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 15, in charge of Verl Nofziger, Roy Hostetler, and Clarence Gerig; interment in Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.

Kipfer.- Nurias, son of Abraham and Veronica (Roth) Kipfer, died of a heart attack at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 15, 1977; aged 67 y. He was married to Irene Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Reynold and Orval), one daughter (Beulah), 2 granddaughters, and 4 sisters (Pearl-Mrs. Gideon Boshart, Viola-Mrs. Alvin Brenneman, Mabel-Mrs. Elan) Roth, and Dorothy-Mrs. Harry Snyder). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Elmer and Oliver). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 18, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Meyer.- Sarah, daughter of Christian and Mary (Witmer) Liechty, was born at Grabill, Ind., Aug. 9, 1893; died at Brenn-Field Care Center, Orrville, Ohio, Aug. 12, 1977; aged 84 y. On Dec. 25, 1920, she was married to Elmer Meyer, who died on July 22, 1966. Surviving are 4 sons (Paul, Vernon, Arthur, and Fred), 2 daughters (Bernice-Mrs. Sturgis Miller, and Lois-Mrs. Paul King), 2 brothers (Chris and Edward), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Malinda Erb, Mrs. Mary Schneider, Mrs. Dora Bontrager, and Mrs. Ruth Nofziger). She was a member of Smithville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 15, in charge of Herman F. Myers and Frank Sturpe; interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Newswanger.- Walter R., son of Amos B. and Lydia Newswanger, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., June 22, 1919; died suddenly on Aug. 15, 1977; aged 58 y. On Jan. 1, 1946, he was married to Edith Weaver, who died on Mar. 11, 1970. On Jan. 1, 1972, he was married to Dorothy Showalter, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Lois-Mrs. Frank L. Reed, Galen, Timothy, and James), 8 grandchildren, his mother, 6 brothers (Paul, Raymond, Amos, Jr., Lester, and Robert), and 3 sisters (Elsie-Mrs. Raymond Martin, Edith-Mrs. Leonard Seibel, and Anna-Mrs. Ira Ginder. One grandchild preceded him in death. He was a member and a minister at Danville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 18, in charge of Oliver Keener, Sidney Gingrich, and Jesse Neuenschwander.

Roth.- Lowell Edwin, son of Elden and Emma (Stamm) Roth, was born at Archbold, Ohio, June 3, 1942; died by accidental drowning at Onekama, Mich., Aug. 12, 1977; aged 35 y. On Nov. 19, 1961, he was married to Betty Schelling, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Jill, Lane, Gail, Wynn, and Reed), his mother, and 4 brothers (Alva, Wayne, Carl, and Rollin). He was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church. Interment in Lockport Cemetery on Aug. 16, followed by memorial services at Lockport Mennonite Church, in charge of Keith Leinbach, Walter Stuckey, and Willard McKinley.

Schmell.- George S., son of Edward and Man (Shelly) Schmell, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Oct 6, 1892; died at the Doylestown Hospital Doylestown, Pa., Aug. 8, 1977; aged 84 y. On Mar. 10, 1917, he was married to Katie R. Kulp who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Edith-Mrs. Franklin Clemens), 2 grandchildren, and one sister (Ruth Baum). He was a member of Deep Run Mennonite Church East where funeral services were held on Aug. 13, in charge of John P. Duerksen; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Yoder.- Calvin, son of Menno C. and Mary (Miller) Yoder, was born at Hutchinson, Kan., Apr. 30, 1912; died at McMinnville. Ore., Aug. 4, 1977; aged 65 y. On Apr. 30, 1939, he was married to Ruth Kilmer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Phyllis Miller, Joyce Lundeen Nancy Kinnaman, and Elnor Corwin), one son (Maurice Yoder), 9 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Roman, Albert, and Abe), and 2 sisters (Catherine Miller and Mary Wagler). He was a member of First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Sheridan Mennonite Church on Aug. 8, in charge of Oscar Wideman and Lynn Miller; interment in Mennonite Cemetery, Willamina.

Zimmerman.- Arlen, son of John H. and Emma Leu Zimmerman, was born at Archbold, Ohio, July 6, 1906; died of heart failure at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio, July 29, 1977; aged 71 y. On Nov. 18, 1930, he was married to Mildred Crossgrove, who died on Aug. 13, 1960. On Nov. 6, 1965, he was married to Beulah Richer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Roger, Emogene-Mrs Harold Buerge, Marilyn-Mrs. Larry Sullivan, and Carolyn- Mrs. Ralph Metzler), 10 grandchildren, and one brother (Glen Zimmerman). He was a member of Central Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at West Clinton Mennonite Church on Aug. 1, in charge of Edward Diener and Charles Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Ohio.

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Baer.- Lydia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ______ Shantz, died at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Aug. 22, 1977; aged 88 y. She was married to Simon Baer, who died in 1969. Surviving are 3 stepsons (Arthur, Manasseh, and Raymond Baer), 4 stepdaughters (Verna-Mrs. Omar Rudy, Lillian-Mrs. Ronald Snider, Florence-Mrs. Vernice Smith, and Grace-Mrs. Mervin Weber), one brother (Allen Shantz). and one sister (Nancy-Mrs. Roy Lethbridge). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 24, in charge of James Reusser; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener.

Cocoanower.- Charles, son of John and Caroline Cocoanower, was born in Osceola, Ind., Sept. 16, 1896; died at Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Ind., Aug. 11, 1977; aged 80 y. On Feb. 1, 1919, he was married to Esther Springer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Charles Jr., Harold, and Anna), 8 grandchildren, and one brother (Archie). He was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 15, in charge of Cleo Mann, John Steiner, and Roy Yoder.

Gerber.- John, son of Aden and Sarah (Hochstettler) Gerber, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, July 8, 1933; died at University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 17, 1977; aged 44 y. Surviving are his father, 6 brothers (Titus, Dennis, Willis, Orrie, David, and Robert), 4 sisters (Fern-Mrs. Milton Hofstetter, Dorothy-Mrs. Danny Weaver, Mary-Mrs. Ray Norr, and Ruth-Mrs. Aden Troyer). He was preceded in death by his mother and one sister. He was a member of Martin s Creek Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Berlin Mennonite Church on Aug. 20, in charge of David R. Clemens and Harold G. Stoltzfus; interment in Berlin Cemetery.

Gregory.- Magdalena, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. _______ Sittler, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Nov. 10, 1886; died at Elora, Ont., July 24, 1977; aged 90 y. She was married to Isaiah R. Gregory, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Ammon, Oliver, Henry, and Joe), 2 daughters (Elsie-Mrs. Murray Nelson, and Mrs. Marion Holtze), 13 grandchildren, and one greatgrandchild. She was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 26, in charge of Vernon Leis and Steve Dick; interment in Elmira Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Groff.- Allen A., son of Henry and Emma (Allebach) Groff, was born at Salford Station, Pa., Jan. 21, 1885; died en route to Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 11, 1977; aged 92 y. He was married to Mary N. Alderfer, who died on Apr. 29, 1977. Surviving are 2 daughters (Naomi-Mrs. Willis Derstine, and Stella-Mrs. Henry L. Ruth), 5 sons (Llewellyn, Henry, Carlton, Stanley, and Vernon Groff), 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Lillian Nice and Anna Godshall). He was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 15, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler and Russell B. Musselman; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.

Horst.- Anna, daughter of L. L. and Kathryn (Graybill) Beck, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 3, 1884; died at Hesston, Kan., Aug. 15, 1977; aged 92 y. On May 23, 1906, she was married to Jacob S. Horst, who died in February 1920. Surviving are 3 sons (Melvin, Frank and Laurence), 2 daughters (Edna-Mrs. Allen White, and Dorothy-Mrs. Paul Diener), 25 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Helen and Vera). She was a member of Whitestone Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 18, in charge of Paul Brunner and Milo Kauffman; interment in Catlin Cemetery, Peabody, Kan.

Kauffman.- Olive, daughter of Jesse C. and Lydia (Diener) Hartzler, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Apr. 23, 1904; died at her home in Logan Co., Aug. 13, 1977; aged 73 y. On Jan. 31, 1931, she was married to David Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Dale F., Joe E., Kenneth L., Warren D., and Harold E.), one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Lowell Detweiler), 16 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Lloyd, John C., and Glenn Hartzler), and one sister (Grace Hartzler). She was a member of South Union Mennonite Church, West Liberty, Ohio, where memorial services were held on Aug. 16, in charge of Howard S. Schmitt; interment in South Union Cemetery.

Lauber.- Lydia Catherine, daughter of Christian and Elizabeth Eichelberger, was born in Decatur Co., Kan., Apr. 28, 1891; died at Fillmore County Hospital, Geneva, Neb., Aug. 20, 1977; aged 86 y. On Nov. 19, 1914, she was married to John Lauber, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one son (Clinton), one daughter (Phyllis-Mrs. Lemoine Johnson), 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one sister (Emma Troyer), and 2 brothers (Menno and Alvin). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Wilda-Mrs. Raymond Kennel), 3 brothers, one sister, and one grandson. She was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 22, in charge of Lee Schlegel and Fred Reeb; interment in nearby cemetery.

Miller.- Cora, daughter of Peter and Fannie (Yoder) Oswald, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Sept. 16, 1884; died at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, Ohio, July 22, 1977; aged 92 y. In 1908 she was married to Rudy Miller, who died in 1933. Surviving are 2 sons (Barney and Marvin), 3 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Dale Boyd, Cora-Mrs. Venus Zuercher, and Lela-Mrs. Paul Reining), 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mervanna-Mrs. N. D. Miller). She was preceded in death by 3 sons. She was a member of Berlin Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 25, in charge of David R. Clemens and Paul Hummel; interment in Martin's Creek Cemetery.

Miller.- Debra L., daughter of Truman and Eunice Miller, was born in Elkhart, Ind., Dec. 16, 1961; died in a trail bike/train accident on July 2, 1977, aged 15 y. Surviving are her parents and 3 sisters (Cathy-Mrs. Stanley Graber, Cindy, and Sarah). She was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 6, in charge of Roy K. Yoder; interment in church cemetery.

Schmucker.- Myron McKinley, son of Amos and Amanda (Wyse) Schmucker, was born at Stryker, Ohio, Nov. 26, 1897; died of a coronary attack at Stryker, Ohio, Aug. 21, 1977; aged 79 y. On Dec. 4, 1919, he was married to Herma Short, who died in 1960. On Mar. 27, 1964, he was married to Katharine Rupp, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Maurice and Walter), 6 daughters (Virgi-Mrs. Mahler Wyse, Nellie-Mrs. Warren Wyse, Bessie-Mrs. Leonard King, Mary-Mrs. Vincent Beck, Anna Rose-Mrs. Ruben Fuentes, and Carol Jean-Mrs. Virgil Eddy), 27 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Alfred, Harvey, and Floyd), and 4 sisters (Jen-Mrs. Arminda Stuckey, Mrs. Emma Roth, Mrs. Pearl Aschliman, and Mary Short). He was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 24, in charge of Keith Leinbach, Walter Stuckey, and Jason Hollopeter; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

Schwartzentruber.- Marion, daughter of Moses and Rachael (Jantzi) Gerber was born in West Branch, Mich., Aug. 20, 1924; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 10, 1977; aged 52 y. On Nov. 4, 1947, she was married to Irwin Schwartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Darlene-Mrs. Daniel Gerber, Gloria-Mrs. Gary Boshart, and Bonnie), one grandson, 3 brothers (Donald, Wesley, and Morris), and 2 sisters (Alice-Mrs. Clarence Leis, and Dorothy-Mrs. Willis Bender). Two sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 13, in charge of Alvin Leis and Ervin Erb; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Wideman.- Ray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wideman, died in an industrial accident, July 27, 1977; aged 25 y. He was married to Margaret Sauder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sisters (Erla-Mrs. Henry Bauman, Reta-Mrs. Ira Martin, and Verna-Mrs. Daniel Martin), and 5 brothers (Carl, Elmer, Clare, Leonard, and Merle). Funeral services were held at Bethel Mennonite, Elora, Ont., July 30, in charge of Simeon Hurst; interment in adjoining cemetery.

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Bechler.- Ada L., was born in Aberlin, Kan., Oct 21, 1896; died at her home on July 25, 1977; aged 80 y. On Feb. 12, 1919, she was married to Edward Bechler, who died on Dec. 30, 1965. Surviving are 2 sons (Harold and LeRoy Bechler), 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one brother (Norman Roth), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Amy Yoder, Mrs. Lucinda Eichler, and Mrs. Kathryn Springer). She was a member of Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Goshen, Ind., July 26, and at Pigeon, Mich., July 28, in charge of Charles Haarer; interment in church cemetery.

Jordan.- Charles F., was born in Gloster, Miss., Feb. 14, 1914; died at Los Angeles, Calif., Aug. 21, 1977; aged 63 y. He was married to Edith -------, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Fred and Kevin) and 3 daughters (Cheryl, Carol, and Gail). He was a member of Calvery Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Aug. 24, in charge of LeRoy Bechler; interment in Forest Lawn, Hollywood.

Eberly.- Celestia, daughter of Solomon J. and Barbara (Hofstetter) Amstutz, was born at Orrville, Ohio, Jan. 6, 1902; died at Goshen, Ind., Aug. 28, 1977; aged 75 y. On Aug. 15, 1925, she was married to Jay H. Eberly, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Stanley), one daughter (Janet), one brother (Allen Amstutz), and one sister (Edna Amstutz). She was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 30, in charge of Arnold C. Roth; interment at Crown Hill Cemetery, Twinsburg, Ohio.

Geib.- Irvin D., son of Samuel and Alice (Demmy) Geib, was born in Lebanon Co., Pa., May 9, 1903; died of a heart attack near Toledo, Ohio, Aug. 27, 1977; aged 74 y. In August 1925 he was married to Ruth Mae Nissley, who died in May 1966. Surviving are one son (Edgar), 12 grandchildren, one sister (Anna Mary Kulp), and one brother (Omer). He was preceded in death by one son (Richard) in March 1977. He was a member of Chestnut Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 31, in charge of Raymond Charles, Landis Sangrey, and John Groff; interment in Hernley Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Hockman.- Elmer S., was born in New Britain Twp., Pa., Jan. 16, 1910; died en route to Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., June 16, 1977; aged 67 y. On Jan. 24, 1931, he was married to Sara M. Landis, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Walter L. and Clyde L. Hockman), and 5 grandchildren. He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 18, in charge of Sheldon W. Burkhalter; interment in Perkasie Mennonite Cemetery.

Kolb.- Climena L., daughter of Abraham and Catherine (Landis) Ehst, was born at Bally, Pa., Mar. 20, 1900; died at Pottstown Memorial Hospital, Aug. 26, 1977; aged 77 y. On Mar. 3, 1925, she was married to Jacob F. Kolb, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruth W.-Mrs. Forrest W. Essick), 2 sons (Homer E. and Wilmer E.), 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (John L. Ehst). She was a member of Vincent Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 30, in charge of Norman G. Kolb and Karl Glick; interment in Vincent Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Lehman.- Jennie V., daughter of John and Alice (McBride) Longenecker, was born in Conewago Twp., Pa., June 26, 1890; died at Lehman's Nursing Home, Rheems, Pa., Aug. 24, 1977; aged 87 y. In March 1915, she was married to G. Frank Lehman, who died on May 24, 1949. Surviving are 4 sons (Wayne P., Mahlon L., Glenn L., and Ammon L.), 2 daughters (Alice E. Gall, and Ruth-Mrs. Clarence Givens), 28 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Elmer Longenecker). She was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 28, in charge of Richard H. Frank and Walter L. Keener; interment in Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.

Mack.- Elmer M., son of Jesse and Mary (Mensch) Mack, was born in Yerkes, Pa., Mar. 8, 1890; died at his home in Souderton, Pa., Aug. 5, 1977; aged 87 y. On Mar. 11, 1911, he was married to Sallie Kratz, who died on June 4, 1977. Surviving are one daughter (Mary), 3 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (John and Jesse Mack). He was preceded in death by one son (Noah K. Mack). In 1933 he was ordained deacon and served Providence Mennonite Church. He was a member of Providence Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 10, in charge of Norman G. Kolb and Walter Hunsberger; interment in Providence Mennonite Cemetery.

Stutzman.- Darreld Dee, son of Don and Bonnie (Saltzman) Stutzman, was born in Grand Island, Neb., Oct. 4, 1954; died in an automobile accident July 16, 1977; aged 22 y. Surviving are his parents, one daughter (Stacy Marie), 3 brothers (Kevin, Don, and Darwin), one sister (Judy Albrecht), his maternal grandparents (Ben and Gertrude Saltzman), and his paternal grandmother (Iva Stutzman). He was a member of Plainview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Louis Landis and Allen Groff.

Troyer.- Eva, daughter of Joseph and Anna Troyer, was born at Seward, Neb., in 1894; died at St. John's Medical Center, Joplin, Mo., Aug. 16, 1977; aged 83 y. Surviving are one brother (Joseph Troyer), and 5 sisters (Mrs. Lena Barney, Mrs. Frances Troyer, Mrs. Gertrude Thompson, Mrs. Mary Pieper, and Mrs. Ruth Click). She was a member of Aurora (Ohio) Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Eugene Yoder.

Weaver.- James L., son of Paul E. and Ada (Huber) Weaver, was born at Akron, Pa., Jan. 23, 1948; died of cancer at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa., Aug. 29, 1977; aged 29 y. On Sept. 26, 1970, he was married to Carolyn Good, who survives. Also surviving are his parents, 2 children (Corey James and Alison Kaye), and 3 brothers (Kenneth L., Donald, and Paul E., Jr.). He was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 1, in charge of J. Elvin Martin, Wilbert Lind, and Leon R. Shirk; interment in Hammer Creek Mennonite Cemetery.

Yoder.- Anna, daughter of Mast and Mary (Beiler) Stoltzfus, was corn in Berks Co., Pa., July 31, 1896; died of a heart attack at her home in Mohnton, Pa., Aug. 20, 1977; aged 81 y. On Dec. 6, 1917, she was married to John H. Yoder, who died on Nov. 11, 1974. Surviving are 4 sons (Thomas, Jess, J. Maynard, and Lester), 2 daughters (Mary Ellen, and Rosanna-Mrs. David E. Hostetler), 19 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 23, in charge of John L. Rush and Ira Kurtz; interment in Mast Cemetery, Morgantown, Pa.

Zook.- Karla Josephine, daughter of J. Irvin and Karen (Steen) Zook, was born at Lewistown, Pa., Aug. 14, 1977; died at Hershey (Pa.) Medical Center, Aug. 16, 1977; aged 2 d. Surviving are one sister (Teri Lynn), 2 grandmothers (Mrs. Minnie Zook and Mrs. Esther Steen), and great-grandparents (Mrs. Naomi Yoder, Mrs. Josephine Steen, Edward Wendt). Funeral services were held at Locust Grove Cemetery, Aug. 11, in charge of Erie Renno.

Zook.- Linda E., daughter of Peter and Annie (Kauffman) Zook, was born at Belleville, Pa., Sept. 28, 1887; died at Lewistown, Pa., Aug. 23, 1977; aged 89 y. On Dec. 14, 1914, she was married to John J. Zook, who died on Dec. 2, 1947. Surviving are one son (John D. Zook), 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mary King). One daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Jacob B. Yoder) preceded her in death. She was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 26, in charge of Gerald Peachey, Louis Peachey, and Erie Renno; interment in Locust Grove Cemetery.

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Beckler.- Mary, daughter of David and Laura (Stutzman) Schweitzer, was born at Milford, Neb., Aug. 17, 1900; died at Albany, Ore., Aug. 18, 1977; aged 77 y. On Mar. 6, 1919, she was married to Enos Beckler, who died in 1968. Surviving are one son (Clyde), 2 daughters (Myrta-Mrs. Chester Ernst, and Roberta-Mrs. Earl Ernst), 3 brothers (Elmer, Clayton, and Roland Schweitzer), and 2 sisters (Barbara Stutzman and Ida Roth). She was preceded in death by one son (Stanley). She was a member of Plainview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 22, in charge of Byron Gingrich and Wilbert Nafzinger; interment in Fairview Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Bowman.- Kathryn G., daughter of Benjamin B. and Alice (Good) Bowman, was born in East Earl Twp.; died Aug. 31; aged 61 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Ivan M. and Luke G.), and 2 sisters (Lena G. and Anna G.). She was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 3, in charge of Ben Weaver and Wilmer Leaman; interment in nearby cemetery.

Derstine.- Clarence F., son of Mahlon and Mary (Freed) Derstine, was born at Souderton, Pa., Mar. 6, 1894; died of a heart attack at his home in Doylestown, Pa., Aug. 26, 1977; aged 83 y. On Oct. 15, 1915, he was married to Mamie Histand, who died in May 1953. In June 1954, he was married to Esther Myers, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Gladys-Mrs. Emil Thiessen, and Beulah-Mrs. Clyde Fulmer), 3 sons (Norman, Chester, and Kermit), 2 stepdaughters (Lois and Frieda Myers), one stepson (Gerald Myers), 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Lloyd Derstine). He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Walton and Paul Derstine), one daughter (Anna Mae Derstine), and one brother (Clayton F. Derstine). He was a member of Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 31, in charge of Joseph Gross and Roy Bucher; interment in Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.

Driver.- Roy Sanford, son of Wayne W. and Sophie (Swope) Driver, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., July 7, 1933; died when struck by lightning in a field at his home near Harrisonburg, Va., Aug. 30, 1977; aged 44 y. On Sept. 9, 1955, he was married to Ann Kornhaus, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Jill E. Driver), 2 sons (Gordon S. and Woodrow W.), 5 sisters (Mrs. Norman Wenger, Mrs. Nelson Heatwole, Mrs. R. Dewitt Burkholder, Mrs. Ervin Kauffman, and Mrs. R. Carroll Kenegy), and 4 brothers (Daniel S., John D., Willard W., and Lewis M. Driver). He was a member of Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 1, in charge of Samuel Janzen and Harold Eshleman; interment in Weaver Cemetery.

Greaser.- Charles F., was born at Garden City, Mo., Dec. 21, 1891; died at Eureka, Ill., Aug. 28, 1977; aged 85 y. On Jan. 28, 1915, he was married to Pearl Hershberger, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruby-Mrs. Oliver Hathaway), 2 sons (Lawrence and Earl), one sister (Mrs. Ursula Guengerich), 15 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Harold and Glenn). He was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church.

Hartman.- Ada M., daughter of Noah S. and Sarah (Kreider) Hoover, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., May 27, 1890; died following cancer surgery, at Goshen, Ind., July 25, 1977; aged 87 y. On Jan. 1, 1916, she was married to Abram Hartman, who died on May 8, 1964. Surviving are 2 daughters (Vesta-Mrs. Earl Weaver, and Doris-Mrs. Dale Reinhardt), 4 sons (Lowell, Lester, Ira, and Paul), 30 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Anna Bollman). She was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 27, in charge of Bob Detweiler; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Kratzer.- Martha, daughter of Jacob and Fannie (Lehman) Moser, was born near Kidron, Ohio, Dec. 6, 1892; died at Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Sept. 3, 1977; aged 84 y. On Dec. 21, 1911, she was married to John W. Kratzer, who died on Mar. 12, 1966. Surviving are 5 daughters (Eileen-Mrs. J. B. Lothridge, Grace-Mrs. James Ritchey, Gilda-Mrs. Loren Nafziger, Virginia-Mrs. Dana Brooks, and Joanna-Mrs. Wayne Liechty), 7 sons (Carl, Stanley, Loyal, John V., Ed, and Wayne Kratzer), 29 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Sarah Kratzer). She was preceded in death by one son (Leland), 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 6, in charge of Bill Detweiler, Reuben Hofstetter, and Wayne Kratzer; interment in church cemetery.

Nunemaker.- Eunice, daughter of Edgar N. and Emma (Rutt) Nunemaker, was born at Sterling, Ill., Aug. 25, 1896; died at Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 5, 1977; aged 81 y. Surviving are 4 sisters (Alta M. Nunemaker, Florence I.-Mrs. Irwin H. Kaylor, Edna L. Nunemaker, and Bertha H.-Mrs. Allen J. Burkhart). She was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Sept. 7, in charge of Walter L. Keener and Richard H. Frank; interment in Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.

Roth.- Edward, son of Joseph W. and Anna (Schlegel) Roth, was born near Milford, Neb., Mar. 23, 1890; died at his home on Sept. 5, 1977; aged 87 y. On Oct. 12, 1911, he was married to Emma Yeackley, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Delmar and Ted), one daughter (Sylvia Ann McNiel), 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Sterling), 5 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Beth-El Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 7, in charge of Robert McKelvey, Herbert Yoder, and David Engbrecht; interment in Milford Mennonite Cemetery.

Shetler.- Adeline, daughter of Chris and Mary (Albrecht) Swartzendruber, was born at Pigeon, Mich., Jan. 30, 1913; died of a heart attack at San Antonio Community Hospital, Upland Calif., Aug. 24, 1977; aged 64 y. On Dec. 25, 1934, she was married to Marion F. Shetler, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Jay Marion), 2 daughters (Ruth Ann Dunn and Grace Marie Shetler), 3 grandchildren, and one brother (Allen Swartzendruber). She was a member of Seventh Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at First Mennonite Church on Aug. 26, in charge of John Kreider, Ed Bontrager, and Kenneth Peterson; interment in Bellevue Mausoleum, Ontario, Calif.

Short.- Glen William, son of John S. and Sarah (Short) Short, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Feb. 17, 1911; died of heart failure at his home near Archbold, Ohio, Aug. 12, 1977; aged 66 y. On June 30, 1932, he was married to Mary Ethel Green, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Walter Gene, Dale LeRoy, and Glen William, Jr.), 2 daughters (Mrs. Joyce Jones and Mrs. Cheryl Rany), 14 grandchildren, one brother (John Short), and one sister (Mrs. Viola Miller). He was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 15, in charge of Walter Stuckey; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

Yoder.- C. Maynard, son of John L. and Nellie B. (Lopp) Yoder, was born in Elkhart Co., Ind., Jan. 4, 1911; died in a truck collision near Warsaw, Ind., Aug. 6, 1977; aged 66 y. On June 13, 1934, he was married to Esther M. Hartman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Shirley-Mrs. Thomas Hershberger), 4 sons (Wendell, Wayne, Roger, and Stanley), 12 grandchildren, and one sister (Fern-Mrs. Quinn Holdeman). He was a member of Holdeman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 9, in charge of Willard Conrad, David Cressman, and Simon Gingerich; interment in Olive Cemetery.

Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana