Cressman, Jacob H., son of Enos and Lovina (Hallman) Cressman, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont.; died at South Waterloo Hospital, Cambridge, Ont., Oct. 28, 1978. He was married to Salena Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Marvin, Walter, and Glen), 5 daughters (Olive Mrs. Clayton Wilhelm, Erlene Mrs. Melvin Burkhardt, Marcella Mrs. Leland Siebert, Verneda Mrs. Gerald Smith, and Kathleen Mrs. Ronald Fast), 21 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one brother (Abner), and 2 sisters (Mary Mrs. Eldon Hunsberger and Katie Mrs. Orphen Weber). Funeral services were held at Erb Street Mennonite Church on Nov. 1, in charge of Wilmer Martin.
Doutrich, Lena L., daughter of Jacob and Karollina (Ehert) Lahr, was born at Strasburg, Pa., Feb. 4, 1887; died at her home in Strasburg on Nov. 2, 1978; aged 91 y. On Mar. 2, 1912, she was married to Jason H. Doutrich, who died on Aug. 12, 1978. Surviving are one son (Lloyd), 5 daughters (Alta Smoker, Elva Doutrich, Ruth Mrs. William Snydam, Esther Mrs. Glenn Stoltzfus, and Reba Mrs. George Rissler), 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 2 half-sisters (Anna Smeltz and Elizabeth Nauman). She was a member of the Paradise Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 5, in charge of Harold K. Book and Clair B. Eby; interment in the church cemetery.
Graber, Fannie, daughter of Christian and Katie (Widmer) Richard, was born near Wayland, Iowa, Dec. 18, 1887; died at the Parkview Home, Wayland, Iowa, Oct. 27, 1978; aged 90 y. On Mar. 11, 1908, she was married to Peter R. Graber, who died on Jan. 13, 1946. Surviving is one daughter (Ada). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Peter W. and Noah Richard) and one sister (Ida Richard). She was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 30, in charge of Orie L. Roth, Glen Richard, and Willard Leichty; interment in the church cemetery.
Kauffman, Thomas I., son of Joas H. and Polly Ann (Miller) Kauffman, was born at Hutchinson, Kan., May 16, 1905; died at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 31, 1978; aged 73 y. On Nov. 21, 1926, he was married to Nellie Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Viola Mrs. William Wroblewski and Ila Mrs. Donald Kauffman), 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Chester and Harvey), and 2 sisters (Emma Mrs. Robert Sherman and Edna Gardner). He was preceded in death by one grandson, 2 brothers, and one sister. He was a member of the Bowne Mennonite Church, Clarksville, Mich., where funeral services were held on Nov. 3, in charge of LaVern Swartz; interment in Bowne Cemetery.
Leichty, Alma, daughter of Rudy and Fannie (Nafziger) Yoder, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Aug. 7, 1896; died at the Parkview Nursing Home, Edgerton, Ohio, Nov. 7, 1978; aged 82 y. On Nov. 10, 1921, she was married to Daniel Leichty, who died on Jan. 8, 1937. Surviving are 2 sons (Leonard and Myrl), 3 daughters (Samilda, Kathryn Mrs. Ray Lovett, and Evelyn Mrs. Wayne Ridgway), 10 grandchildren, 3 stepgrandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Sarah Rupp and Orpha Miller). She was a member of the Leo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 10, in charge of Earl Hartman and James Wilson; interment in the Leo Cemetery.
Martin, Katherine R., daughter of Andrew and Mollie
(Roggie) Zehr, was born at Croghan, N.Y., July 18, 1914;
died at the House of Good Samaritan Hospital, Nov. 3, 1978; aged
64 y. On Nov. 24, 1932, she was married to Vernon Martin, who
survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Elveria Mrs.
Bernard Martin and Rosemary Mrs. Edward Wagler) and 2 sons
(Norbert and Ralph Martin). Preceding him in death were one son
(Elmer Clayton) and one brother (Leo Zehr). She was a member
of the Croghan Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services
were held on Nov. 6, in charge of Richard Zehr and Gilbert Steria;
interment in Croghan Mennonite Church
Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: "Proceeding him" would seem to be in error.
Miller, Bernice, daughter of Ray and Virgie (Mast) Richardson, was born at Sugarcreek, Ohio, Aug. 20, 1913; died at her home near Sugarcreek, Oct. 30, 1978; aged 65 y. She was married to Wallace L. Miller, who died in 1972. Surviving are one daughter (Carol Mrs. James Zimmerly), 5 sons (Dean Ray, Darrell, Jerry, John and David), 19 grandchildren, one sister (Alice Mrs. Ranson Andreas), and one brother (Dale Richardson). She was a member of the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 1, in charge of Homer Kandel and Erv Schlabach; interment in the Union Hill Cemetery.
Nunemaker, Ada, daughter of Martin B. and Eliza Jane (Detweiler) Book, was born at Sterling, Ill., Nov. 7, 1887; died of heart failure at Sterling, Ill., Oct. 28, 1978; aged 90 y. On Nov, 24, 1910, she was married to Enos E. Nunemaker, who died on Oct. 22, 1967. Surviving are 2 sons (Layton and Weldon), 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one sister (Cora Mrs. Emmett Hartzler), and 2 brothers (Raymond and Park Book). She was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 31, in charge of Phillip N. Helmuth; interment in Science Ridge Mennonite Cemetery.
Reschly, Glen, son of Joseph and Barbara (Nebel) Reschly, was born near Wayland, Iowa, July 25, 1911; died at the University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 31, 1978; aged 67 y. On Feb. 28, 1935, he was married to Verda Christner who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Edwin, Daniel, and Steven), 2 daughters (Marilyn Schweitzer and Janice Mrs. Kenneth Miller), 8 grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Joe, Henry, Ervin, and John), and 2 sisters (Emma Roth and Eva Boese). He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, 3 brothers (William, Elmer, and Harry), and 2 sisters (Katie Miller and Esta Roth). He was a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 3, in charge of Orie L. Roth and Boyd Nelson; interment in the church cemetery.
Stoltzfus, William L., son of John and Barbara (Glick) Stoltzfus, was born near Lewisburg, Pa., Nov. 5, 1887; died at the home of his daughter Anna near Harrington, Del., aged 90 y. On Oct. 25, 1917, he was married to Sadie A. Swartzentruber, who died on Feb. 18, 1963. Surviving are one son (Hiram) and 3 daughters (Mabel, Anna Mrs. Llwellyn Stoltzfus, and Ruth Mrs. Timothy Kauffman), 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Esther) and a sister (Miriam Mast). He was a member of Laws Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Greenwood Mennonite Church on Oct. 21, in charge of Eli Bontrager, Mark B. Yoder, and Alvin Mast.
Witmer, Jon Kent, son of Eugene R. and Anne (Stoltzfus) Witmer, was born at Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 14, 1958; died as a result of a gyrocopter crash at the Smoketown Airport, Smoketown, Pa., Oct. 22, 1978; aged 20 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 brothers (Daryl E. and Randall D. Witmer), one sister (Gina A.), and his paternal grandparents (Caleb and Elizabeth Witmer). He was a member of the Paradise Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 25, in charge of Fred Martin, Harold Book, Myron Augsburger, Clair Eby, and Kenneth Masterman; interment in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.
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Bare, Eva, daughter of Elias and Annie (Musselman) Bare, was born at Canfield, Ohio, Sept. 25, 1887; died at South Side Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio, Nov. 19, 1978; aged 91 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Effie Knopp and Mary Mrs. Jacob Ziegler) and 2 brothers (Homer and Leo R. Bair). She was a member of the North Lima Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 22, in charge of Richard Bartholomew; interment in Midway Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: Note difference in spelling of parents and brothers family name.
Britsch, Olen L., son of Lewis and Bertha (Wyse) Britsch,
was born at Archbold, Ohio, Nov. 7, 1915; died of a heart attack
at Fulton County Health Center on Nov. 11, 1978; aged 63 y. He
was married to Irene Wyse, who survives. Also surviving are one
son (Calvin), one daughter (Maretta Mrs. Arlin Bullers*),
3 grandchildren, his parents, one brother (Dale), and one sister
(Meredith Mrs. Dale Beck). He was a member of Central Mennonite
Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 13, in charge
of Peter Dyck, Charles Gautsche, and Ellis Croyle; interment in
Pettisville Cemetery.
*Correction: Name is "Buller" - corrected by Granddaughter, Andrea
Kristine Buller Golden - June 25, 2008
Brunk, Melva G., daughter of Charles and Helena (Witzke) Harder, was born at Latham, Mo., Jan. 15, 1896; died at the Showalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., Oct. 22, 1978; aged 82 y. On Apr. 30, 1950, she was married to A. C. Brunk, who died on Dec. 23, 1969. Surviving are one sister (Mrs. Lydia Driver). She was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 4 sisters. She was a member of Hesston College Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Miller Funeral Home, Hesston, on Oct. 25, in charge of Jerry Quiring and Menno Troyer; interment in Eastlawn Cemetery.
Dengler, Laura K., daughter of Milton and Susan (Keelor) Benner, was born at Skippack, Pa., June 4, 1896; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 7, 1978; aged 82 y. She was married to J. Herbert Dengler, who died in October 1974. Surviving are 2 sons (J. Curtis and C. Harold Dengler), one daughter (Florence Mrs. Herbert Knechel), 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Harrison K. Benner). She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 12, in charge of Russell B. Musselman; interment in Towamencin Mennonite Cemetery.
Egli, Samuel N., son of C. B. and Emma (Grimm) Egli, was born in Hopedale, Ill., May 3, 1907; died from complications of cancer at Meadville, Pa., Nov. 10, 1978; aged 71 y. He was married to Florence Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Shirley Elgi) and 4 sons (Roger, Dennie, Merlyn, and Charles Egli). He was a member of the Sunnyside Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 13, in charge of Dennis R. Kuhns; interment in the church cemetery.
Transcriber's note: Should Shirley Elgi be Shirley Egli?
Garber, Ray, son of Christian and Lena (Gautsche) Garber, was born at Fisher, Ill., May 24, 1904; died at his home in Eureka, Ill., Oct. 3, 1978; aged 74 y. On Jan. 19, 1927, he was married to Anna Wehrli, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ralph), 5 daughters (Dorothy Springer, Leanna Knapp, Clarabell Springer, Rae Jean Schwhemeyer, and Kathleen Sue Garber), one brother (Roy), and 2 sisters (Lena Zoss and Mrs. Harry Bachman), 24 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, five sisters, and one grandchild. He was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, inhere funeral services were held on Oct. 5 in charge of James Detweiler, interment in Hickory Point Cemetery.
Gimbel, Irvin, son of David and Leah (Reist) Gimbel, was born at Breslau, Ont., June 21, 1885; died at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ont., Nov. 6, 1978; aged 93 y. He was married to Ada Cressman, who died in 1918. On Jan. 14, 1920, he was remarried and his wife died on Aug. 29, 1972. Surviving are 3 sons (Oren, Howard, and David), 3 daughters (Verda Mae Gimbel, Helen Marie Mrs. Urias Martin, and Ruth Elaine Mrs. Rex Weber), 13 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Nettie Mrs. Aldred Shantz and Vera Mrs. Abram Bauman), and one brother (Herbert). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 6 sisters. He was a member of Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 9, in charge of Rufus Jutzi and Horace Cressman; interment in Breslau Cemetery.
Guntz, John B., Sr., son of Henry and Barbara Guntz, was born in Chester Co., Pa., Feb. 13, 1889; died at his home on Sept. 19, 1978; aged 89 y. He was married to Elizabeth Bean, who died in 1964. Surviving are 3 sons (Henry, John, and James), 2 daughters (Pearl Mrs. Wilmer Halteman and Anna), 20 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Vincent Mennonite Church, where funeral services where held on Sept. 22, in charge of Matthew Kolb and Charles Gogel; interment in the church cemetery.
Hess, Lydia, daughter of Benjamin and Catharine (Hershey) Buckwalter, was born in Leacock, Twp., Pa., Oct. 17, 1882; died at Landis Homes Retirement Community on Nov. 12, 1978; aged 96 y. On May 28, 1914, she was married to David M. Hess, who died on June 6, 1926. Surviving are 2 sons (David M. and John H.), 2 daughters (Rhoda Mrs. Wilbert Lind and Ruth Mrs. James Shank), 16 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Katie Horst). She was a member of the East Chestnut Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Landis Homes Chapel on Nov. 16, in charge of James R. Hess and Melvin H. Lauver; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.
Killius, C. Loveta, daughter of Jonas and Alice (Yoder) Ash, was born at Keyser, W.Va., Dec. 20, 1910; died at her home at Grantsville, Md., Nov. 17. 1978; aged 67 y. She was married to Walter Killius. Surviving are one son (James R. Killius), 2 daughters (Mrs. Joyce Brenneman and Mrs. Gay Brownlee), 22 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one brother (Clyde), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Lura Folk and Mrs. Rosella Baker). She was a member of Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 20, in charge of John H. Kraybill and Galen Beitzel; interment in Springs Cemetery.
Kipfer, Lydia, daughter of David R. and Mattie (Ropp) Steckley, was born in Ellice Twp., Ont., Dec. 19, 1897; died at St. Marys Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 27, 1978; aged 80 y. On Mar. 10, 1921, she was married to Ephraim Kipfer, who died on Nov, 1, 1959. Surviving are one son (Alfred) and 2 daughters (Marion Mrs. Ed Lebold and Dora Mrs. Michael Roth). She was a member of Poole Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 29, in charge of Amsey Martin; interment in Poole Mennonite Cemetery.
Linder, Ervin L., son of Eli and Lizzie (Schmucker) Linder, was born at Louisville, Ohio, July 30, 1911; died as a result of an automobile accident at Louisville, Ohio, Nov. 7, 1978; aged 67 y. On Sept. 20, 1942, he was married to Delphia Mae Nussbaum, who died on July 5, 1969. On July 16, 1972, he was married to Mercie Conrad Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Lee, Carl, Glenn, Norman, Richard, and Clifford), one daughter (Martha Mrs. Fred Mottice), 2 stepdaughters (Diane Miller and Connie Dunlap), 2 stepsons (Darrell and Douglas Miller), 6 sisters (Helen, Margaret, Eva, Lena, Luella Linder, and Ada Mrs. Rudolph Yoder), and 4 brothers (Ray, Curtis, Leonard, and Earl). One sister (Jean) preceded him in death. He was a member of Beech Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 10, in charge of Calvin J. king; interment in Beech Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Miller, Susan Lynn, daughter of John E. and Patricia L. (DeLashmutt) Miller, was born at Canton, Ohio, Nov. 28, 1960; died on Nov. 12, 1978, at Canton, Ohio, of injuries received in an automobile accident 15 mo. ago, aged 17 y. Surviving are 5 brothers (Kevin, Derrick, Todd, Collin, and John, Jr.), one sister (Karla), grandparents (Mrs. Orpha Miller and William DeLashmutt and Erma Rinkleib), and great-grandmother (Mrs. Clara Taylor). She was a member of Beech Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 16, in charge of Calvin J. King; interment in Beech Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Roth, DeWayne Eugene, son of Nick and Thelma (Stutzman) Roth, was born near Milford, Neb., Aug. 20, 1933; died of heart failure at Bryan Memorial Hospital on Sept. 22, 1978; aged 45 y. On Nov. 27, 1954, he was married to Grace Pecka, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Steward, Randy, Kevin, Nicky, Dale, and Cory), one daughter (Kathy), his parents, one brother (Gary), one sister (Lela Wagner), and grandfather (J. J. Stutzman). He was preceded in death by one sister (DeElda). He was a member of Milford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 25, in charge of Milton Troyer interment in the church cemetery.
Salzman, Magalene, was born at St. Agatha Ont. in 1884; died at Pine Haven Rest Home on Oct. 26, 1978; aged 94 y. Surviving is one sister (Barbara Salzman). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers. She was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 28, in charge of Nelson Martin and Gerald Schwartzentruber; interment in St. Agatha Mennonite Cemetery.
Stauffer Mark B., son of Milton and Mary (Byers) Stauffer, was born at Scottdale, Pa., Oct 2, 1909; died of a heart attack at his home at Woodbury, Pa., Nov. 22, 1978; aged 69 y. He was married to Mary Davis who died on Oct. 8, 1956. On Nov. 15, 1958, he was married to Dorothy Hershey, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Gail and Heidi), one son (Thomas), and one brother (Harry). He was a member of Martinsburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 25, in charge of Nelson R. Roth and Earl Zeigler; interment in Dry Hill Cemetery.
Steider, Lee, son of Henry and Katherine (Birky) Steider, was born near Milford, Neb., Feb. 24, 1902; died of a heart attack at his home at Shickley, Neb., Nov. 10, 1978; aged 76 y. On Feb. 18, 1923, he was married to Emma Saltzman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Donna Mrs. Dan Swartzendruber), 4 sons (Lowell, Kenneth, Delmar, and Leonard), 13 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by one son (Lester), 2 brothers, and 4 sisters. He was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 14, in charge of Lee Schlegel, Lloyal Burkey, and Fred Reeb; interment in church cemetery.
Weber, Laura, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Scheidel, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., June 23, 1892; died at Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 8, 1978; aged 86 y. On June 6, 1917, she was married Allen S. Weber, who died on Sept. 23, 1977. Surviving are 3 sons (Vernon, Gordon, and Ralph) and one daughter (Sylvia Mrs. Homer Schwindt). She was a member of Floredale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 11, in charge of J. Lester Kehl; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Zuercher, Lina F., daughter of Christian I. and Rebecca (Zimmerly) Zuercher, was born near Apple Creek, Ohio, May 20, 1898; died in the Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1978; aged 80 y. Surviving are 4 sisters (Mrs. Elizabeth Gerber, Katie Zuercher, Ida Zuercher, and Sarah Mrs. Amos Lehman) and 2 brothers (Noah I. and Albert E. Zuercher). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Rhoda and Nettie) and 2 brothers (John and Oswin). She was a charter member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 18, in charge of Bill Detweiler and Reuben Hofstetter; interment in the church cemetery.
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Anders, Clayton F., son of Jeremiah and Fannie (Fretz) Anders, was born in Towamencin Twp., Pa., May 7, 1897; died at Elkton, Md., Nov. 24, 1978; aged 81 y. On Oct. 27, 1917, he was married to Lizzie Dettra, who died on June 13, 1968. On Feb. 24, 1970, he was married to Sara Ann Wagler, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Mildred - Mrs. Henry Berry), 3 sons (Leroy, Alvin, and Samuel Chester), 9 stepchildren (Mrs. Corine Miller, Mrs. Wilma Miller, Mrs. Lydia Stoll, Mrs. Emma Stoll, Mrs. Jean Kemp, Albert, John Dee, Ben, and Adrian Wagler), 27 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 34 step-grandchildren and 22 step-great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Arthur and Norman), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Edna Knechel, Mrs. Susie Moyer, and Mrs. Margaret Stoneback). He was a member of Tourist Mennonite Church, Sarasota, Fla. Funeral services were held at Franconia (Pa.) Mennonite Church, Nov. 29, in charge of Harold Ranck and Earl Anders, Jr.; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.
Eberly, Casper S., son of John and Fannie (Schmuck) Eberly, was born in Lancaster Co., Aug. 24, 1885; died at Fairmount Rest Home, Ephrata, Pa., Nov, 20, 1978; aged 93 y. He was married to ___ Myers, who died about 8 years after marriage. On Mar. 29, 1927, he was married to Anna Forrey, who also preceded him in death. Surviving are one son (Willard), 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Katie Mellinger and Mamie Long). He was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 24, in charge of Wilbert Lind, J. Elvin Martin, and Paul Hollinger; interment in Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery.
Steiner, Dennis, son of Samuel and Lydia (Moser) Steiner, was born at Dalton, Ohio, July 25, 1907; died of a heart problem at his home in Colon, Mich., Nov, 22, 1978; aged 71 y. On Apr. 23, 1932, he was married to Elva B. Rafeld, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Emma - Mrs. Jack Bishop), 2 sons (Mahlon and Doyle), 6 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, 5 sisters (Mrs. Etta Amstutz, Lovina - Mrs. Allen Amstutz, Ruth - Mrs. M. A. Martin, Mrs. Esther Stauffer, and Mrs. Verna Smoker), and one brother (Reuben). He was preceded in death by one son, one sister, and 4 brothers. He was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Martins Mennonite Church, Nov. 25. in charge of Dean M. Brubaker and Wayne King; interment in Martin Cemetery.
Weidlein, Nancy, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Swartzendruber) Reber, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Feb. 26, 1888; died at Racine, Wis., Nov. 3, 1978; aged 90 y. On Sept. 3, 1921, she was married to Guy G. Weidlein, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Harold and Marval), 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Powell Funeral Home, Wellman, Iowa, Nov. 6, in charge of Ronald Kennel; interment in Wellman Cemetery.
Weirich, Ruth Glenda, daughter of Daniel S. and Sarah J. (Hershberger) Troyer, was born at Berlin, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1907; died at Presbyterian Hospital, Albuquerque, N.M., Nov. 8, 1978; aged 71 y. She was married to Jacob F. Weirich, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Peter Troy), 3 brothers (Ralph, Paul, and Raymond), and 3 sisters (Erma Zimmerman, Anna Schrock, and Vella Elliott). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Miles and Oris). She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at French Mortuary, Nov. 13, in charge of Dale Lee; interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Albuquerque.
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Campbell, Fannie, daughter of Samuel J. and Nancy (Brunk) Parrott, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Oct. 22, 1881; died at the home of her daughter at Fisherville, Va., Dec. 5, 1978; aged 97 y. She was married to Herman T. B. Campbell, who died on Oct. 5, 1969. Surviving are 2 daughters (Thelma - Mrs. Oren Kiser and Edna - Mrs. Marvin Kiser), 3 sons (Lester, Herman, and Harold), 28 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Springdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 7, in charge of Roy Kiser, Duane Gingerich, and John Martin; interment in Springdale Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Clemmer, Elizabeth F., daughter of Jacob N. and Leanna (Freed) Schueck, was born at Morwood, Pa., Aug. 10, 1888; died at Rockhill Mennonite Community Home, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 5, 1978; aged 90 y. She was married to Laaden M. Clemmer, who died on Feb. 7, 1971. Surviving are one daughter (Rhoda C. - Mrs. George H. Gaugler), 2 sons (Walter and Luke), 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and a twin sister (Mrs. Lillian F. Kulp). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Leroy Godshall and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Garber, Marvin Samuel, son of Leonard and Sarah Adeline (Grove) Garber, was born at Jackson, Minn., Oct. 27, 1905; died at Newton, Kan., Nov. 30, 1978; aged 73 y. On Mar. 22, 1932, he was married to Mathilda Fast, who died on July 8, 1957. On Dec. 26, 1958, he was married to Pearl Birkey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Vernelda - Mrs. Charles Hartzler, Noreen - Mrs. Rod Penner, and Adelma - Mrs. Nabil Isbanioly), 7 grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Ernest, Edd, Lloyd, and John), and one sister (Irene - Mrs. Alvin Gascho). He was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 5, in charge of Jerry Quiring, ___ Geisinger, and Leander Fast; interment in Jackson, Minn.
Eby, David H., son of Henry N. and Elizabeth Hostetter, was born in West Hempfield Twp., Pa., July 14, 1880; died at Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 29, 1978; aged 98 y. On Nov. 3, 1904, he was married to Katie Nissley, who died on June 27, 1958. Surviving are 4 daughters (Ruth N. Eby, Elizabeth E. Hottenstein, Vivian E. - Mrs. Chester Denlinger, and Mildred - Mrs. Chester McGuigan), 3 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Anna Mae Eby). He was a member of the Mt. Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 2, in charge of Henry W. Frank and Shelley R. Shellenberger; interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.
Horst, Carrie M., daughter of John and Rhoda (Sipes) Keefer, was born at Horse Valley, Pa., June 12, 1890; died at Chambersburg Hospital on Oct. 9, 1978; aged 88 y. On Nov. 28, 1912, she was married to Harvey B. Horst, who died on Jan. 1, 1962. Surviving are 2 daughters (Rhoda Horst and Helen - Mrs. Wilbur Eberly), 2 sons (H. Blaine and Walter K. Horst), 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Linnie Rollins and Mrs. Mary Starliper). She was a member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 12, in charge of Preston Frey, Jere Horst, and Omar Martin; interment in Chambersburg Mennonite Cemetery.
Martin, Joel B., son of William K. and Sara (Brubaker) Martin, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 31, 1961; died instantly in an automobile accident in Franklin Co., Pa., Nov. 17, 1978; aged 16 y. Surviving are 5 brothers (Richard B., George B., Mark B., Fred B., and John B.), and 2 sisters (Sara Ann - Mrs. James Keener and Orpha B.). He was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Nov. 20, in charge of Richard H. Frank, Walter L. Keener, and Jay Bechtold; interment in Goods Cemetery.
Roth, Ervin son of John and Rebecca (Nafziger) Roth, was born on Mar. 14, 1900; died of a heart attack at his home on Oct. 10, 1978; aged 78 y. On Nov. 26, 1925, he was married to Delia Grieser, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Bernice - Mrs. Richard Shock and Phyllis Roth), 2 sons (John, Jr., and Robert), 5 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Edith Short). He was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Schrock, David J., son of David S. and Leah (Meyer) Schrock, was born near Orrville, Ohio, Dec. 19, 1918; died on Sept. 27, 1978; aged 59 y. On Mar. 12, 1949, he was married to Dorothy Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Robert M.), 4 daughters (Leah Lynn - Mrs. Thomas Bishop, Rita Fay - Mrs. Peter Sutter, Judith Ann, and Hannah Marie), 4 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Ruth Steiner and Mildred - Mrs. Ralph Mumaw). He was a member of Smithville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held, in charge of Herman F. Myers; interment in church cemetery.
Yoder, Jerry M., son of Menno C. and Mary (Miller) Yoder, was born at Hutchinson, Kan., Nov. 27, 1908; died in a traffic accident on Nov. 29, 1978; aged 70 y. On Apr. 10, 1934, he was married to Fannie Bontrager, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ruth - Mrs. Olen Miller and Patricia - Mrs. Robert Kumpfer), 2 sons (Marvin and Loren), 6 grandchildren, one great-grandson, 5 brothers (Albert, Harry, Melvin, Abe, and Roman), and 2 sisters (Catherine - Mrs. Joe Miller and Mary - Mrs. Mahlon Wagler). He was a member of Yoder Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Nov. 2, in charge of John Landis and Edward Yutzy; interment in Yoder Mennonite Church cemetery.
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