Axt, Andrew Ralph, son of Jacob and Livia (Cressman) Axt, was born at Guernsey, Sask., Feb. 1, 1918; died at his home in Petersburg, Ont., Feb. 6, 1979; aged 61 y. Surviving are one brother (Russel), and 4 sisters (Irene-Mrs. David Cathcart, Luella Axt, Lillian-Mrs. Stanley Bowman and Alice-Mrs. Henry Gingerich). On Aug. 23, 1953, he was ordained deacon and served Baden and New Hamburg Conservative churches. He was a member of New Hamburg Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 8, in charge of Elmer Grove, Timothy Martin, and Merlin Bender; interment in Shantz Mennonite Cemetery.
Bontrager, Earley C., son of David A. and Mary (Hostetler) Bontrager, was born at LaGrange, Ind., June 29, 1888; died suddenly at Greencroft Medical Center, Mar. 24, 1979; aged 90 y. On Jan. 28, 1912, he was married to Delcie Mishler, who died on Jan. 17, 1975. Surviving are 2 daughters (Hilda-Mrs. Sylvester Haarer, and Glenola Leinbach), one son (Mark J.), 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one sister (Fannie Bontrager), one brother (Amos), and one foster brother (Lester Hostetler). He was preceded in death by one son (Marion). On May 8, 1932, he was ordained to the ministry and on Mar. 22, 1945, he was ordained to the office of bishop. He served Forks Mennonite Church of which he was a member. Funeral services were held at Forks Mennonite Church, Mar. 28, in charge of john J. Yoder, and David Helmuth; interment in Bontrager Cemetery.
Buchanan, Roy, son of Smith and Ida (Murphy) Buchanan, was born in Milton, Ky., July 16, 1888; died at Maple lawn Homes, eureka, Ill., Dec. 24, 1978; aged 90 y. He was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 28, in charge of James Detweiler and Orie Miller; interment in Stewart Harmony Cemetery.
Freed, Mary Ann, daughter of Russell L. and Dorothy (Hagey) Freed, was born at Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 18, 1951; died at the home of her parents at Souderton, Pa., May 8, 1979; aged 27 y. Surviving are her parents, 3 brothers (Arlin, Richard, and Donald Freed), and her paternal grandparents (Russell and Annie Landis Freed). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Harold and James), and one sister (Jane). Funeral services were held at Hunsicker-Anders Funeral Home, May 11, in charge of Leroy Godshall and Floyd Hackman; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.
Gingerich, Chester M., son of Jeff G. and Ida (Yoder) Gingerich, was born near Kalona, Iowa, Feb. 17, 1923; died at Goshen, Ind., Feb. 9, 1979; aged 56 y. on Apr. 6, 1946, he was married to Barbara Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Ronald, Larry, Chester James, and Kenneth), 4 sisters (Mary, Mabel, Elsie, and Arvilla), and his stepmother (Lovina Gingerich). He was a member of Clinton Brick Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 12, in charge of John Yoder, Stan Miller, and Sam Troyer; interment in Clinton Brick Cemetery.
Kennel, Elam D., son of Isaac G. and Priscilla (Kauffman) Kennel, was born in West Fallowfield, Pa., Apr. 20, 1920; died at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., April 20, 1979; aged 59 y. On Feb. 19, 1955, he was married to Gladys V. Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Harold L.), 2 daughters (Ruth L. and Mary Ann Kennel), and 2 foster sisters (Mrs. Arlene Calhoun and Mrs. Mary Louise Russel). He was a charter member of Christiana Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Apr. 23, in charge of J. Robert Hershey and Herman N. Glick; interment in cemetery adjoining the church.
Lehman, Fern Esther, daughter of Abram W. and Susan B. (Denlinger) Metzler, was born at Paradise, Pa., Dec. 9, 1914; died of a cardio respiratory arrest at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., May 6, 1979; aged 64 y. On Oct. 15, 1944, she was married to Maurice E. Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Kathleen-Mrs. Harry B. Lehman, and Patricia-Mrs. Arthur S. McFarlane), 2 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Ross D., Mark, and Theodore Metzler), and one sister (Alta-Mrs. Earl Mosemann). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Faith Elizabeth). She was a member of Lynden Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church, May 9, in charge of James M. Shank, Clair B. Eby, and Ernest G. Gehman; interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.
Mumaw, Emma F., daughter of Gabriel and Elizabeth (Rudy) Rohrer, was born at Burton City, Ohio, Mar. 23, 1881; died at Orrville, Ohio, May 12, 1979; aged 98 y. On Mar. 3, 1906, she was married to Amos B. Mumaw, who died on Dec. 26, 1950. Surviving are 3 sons (Homer, Ralph, and Clare), 18 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Stanford and Irvin), and an infant daughter. She was a member of Martins Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 15, in charge of Wayne D. King; interment in Martins Cemetery.
Rehm, Nancy, daughter of George and Lovina (Martin) Forrer, was born at Orrville, Ohio, June 22, 1884; died as a result of a lawn mower accident at Orrville, Ohio, May 10, 1979; aged 94 y. On Mar. 7, 1912, she was married to Albert D. Rehm, who died on July 5, 1962. Surviving are 2 daughters (Mildred-Mrs. Marvin Stoll, and Evelyn-Mrs. Carey Steiner), 8 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Martins Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Gresser Funeral Home, May 14 in charge of Wayne D. King and Robert Myers; interment in St. Michaels Cemetery.
Ruby, Stanley, son of Samuel and Mary (Roth) Ruby, was born at Baden, Ont.; died in a farm accident on May 7, 1979; aged 67 y. He was married to Lydia Schwartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Keith), and one daughter (Mary Lou-Mrs. Grant Jones), 6 grandchildren, 6 brothers (Lorne, Percy, Earlus, Floyd, Elroy, and Lloyd), and 3 sisters (Freida-Mrs. Gordon Schmidt, Mrs. Irene Eckensviller, and Mrs. Ethel Sullivan). He was preceded in death by one sister where funeral services were held, May 11, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.
Sauder, Wilma, daughter of Elmer and Ella (Wyse) Wyse, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Mar. 12, 1902; died at Williams County General Hospital, May 6, 1979; aged 77 y. On Mar. 6, 1924, she was married to Edward Sauder, who died on June 28, 1941. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Venus-Mrs. Floyd Miller, Velma-Mrs. Omar Gnagy, and Mary Alice-Mrs. Duane Eash), 2 sons (Lowell E., and Orval E.), 25 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Arminda-Mrs. Joseph Lehman and Rosella Wyse), and one brother (Ervin Wyse). She was preceded in death by an infant child (Marland). She was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 9, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Olen Nofziger; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Slabaugh, Emma, daughter of Joseph J. and Sarah (Yoder) Schlabach, was born in Partridge, Kan., Mar. 12, 1888; died at Chesapeake, Va., Feb. 19, 1979; aged 90 y. On Dec. 12, 1905, she was married to Neil Slabaugh, who died on Aug. 26, 1949. Surviving are one daughter (Sarah-Mrs. Monroe Miller), 3 sons (Joe, Alva, and Levi), 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and one brother (Noah Schlabach).
Thiessen, Sheila Ann, daughter of Arthur and Jeannette Thiessen, was born at Wheaton, Ill., May 15, 1959; died of Sjorgren-Larsson Syndrome, Apr. 28, 1979; aged 19 y. Surviving are 3 sisters (Karen, Camilla, and Velma). Funeral services were held on May 15, at Lincoln Developmental Center, Lincoln, Ill.; interment in Lincoln, Ill.
Yoder, Ora E., son of Moses A. and Katie Ann (Hostetler) Yoder, was born in La Grnage Co., Ind., Jan. 24, 1890; died at Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, Ind., May 9, 1979; aged 89y. On Nov. 24, 1912, he was married to Orpha Reed, who died on Oct. 1, 1975. Surviving are 6 daughters (Florence-Mrs. Rollin Frey, Ethel-Mrs. Clyde Yoder, Ruth-Mrs. Alvin K. Miller, Fern-Mrs. Lester Ebersole, Mabel-Mrs. Russel Shriner, and Margaret-Mrs. Lewis Ramer), 23 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, one brother (Ira Yoder), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Edith Yoder, Mrs. Nettie Mishler, and Mrs. Anna Miller). He was a member of Forks Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 12, in charge of Sylvester R. Haarer and John J. Yoder; interment in Yoder Cemetery.
Zook, Earl Raymond, son of Edward and Katie (Mast) Zook, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, May 7, 1889; died at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, May 7, 1979; aged 80 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Ralph and Palmer) and one sister (Irene-Mrs. Frank Kendel). He was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church.
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Derstine, Abram D., son of Abraham and Anna Derstine, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., May 10, 1911; died at North Penn Hospital, Lansdale, Pa., May 2, 1979; aged 67y. He was married to Ruth Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Eleanor-Mrs. Homer Schwenk, Frances, Ann-Mrs. Ted Bergey, Geraldine-Mrs. Ivan Sell, and Ruth Ann), 6 sons (Glenn M., Abram M. Jr., Marlin M., Gerald M., Mark M., and Kenton M.), 28 grandchildren, and one brother (Rowland W.). He was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 6, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler and Earl N. Anders, Jr.; interment in Sounderton Mennonite Cemetery.
Driver, Daniel D., son of Joseph C. and Anna (Kauffman) Driver, was born near Versailles, Mo., July 7, 1897; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., May 18, 1979; aged 81 y. On Sept. 3, 1921, he was married to Cora Schrock, who died on Oct. 31, 1973. Surviving are 3 sons (John, Donald, and Vincent), one daughter (Rachel), and one brother (Jacob B. Driver). He was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 21, in charge of Jerry Quiring and Milo Kauffman; interment in Eastlawn Cemetery.
Freed, Mary Ann, daughter of Russell and Dorothy (Hagey) Freed, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Oct. 18, 1951; died at her home on May 8, 1979; aged 27. Surviving are her parents, 3 brothers (Arlin, Richard and Donald), and paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Russell Freed, Sr.). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Harold and James), and one sister (Jane). Memorial services were held on May 11, at the Hunsicker-Anders Funeral Home in charge of Leroy Godshall and Floyd Hackman; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.
Kauffman, Homer M., son of Daniel and Mary (Shank) Kauffman, was born near Versailles, Mo., May 29, 1903; died at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., following injuries sustained when hit by an automobile on May 9, 1970; aged 75 y. On Aug. 4, 1928, he was married to Anna Landis, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Erma-Mrs. Melvin Glick), 3 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Alice-Mrs. Fred Gingerich, and Fannie-Mrs. Michael Sarco). He was a member of New Haven Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Hess Mennonite Church on May 12, in charge of Homer Bomberger, Robert Miller, Lloyd Eby, and Raymond Bucher; interment in Hess Mennonite Cemetery.
Oswald, Corliss E., son of Martin and Bessie (Bender) Oswald, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Apr. 29, 1910; died of cancer at Millersburg, Ohio, May 12, 1979; aged 69 y. On May 26, 1951, he was married to Velma Brubaker, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Barbara-Mrs. David Crider), one granddaughter, and 3 sisters (Mildred-Mrs. Virgil Miller, Mary-Mrs. Abram Mast, and Dorothy-Mrs. Carl Mumaw). He was a member of Millersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 16, in charge of David Groh and Harold Stoltzfus; interment in Sherwood Memorial Gardens.
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Alderfer, Howard K., son of Abraham and Amanda (Kratz) Alderfer, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., July 13, 1897; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., May 18, 1979; aged 81 y. He was married to Florence Keyser, who died in 1932. He was later married to Elsie Landes, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Kathryn-Mrs. Marvin Benner, Gladys-Mrs. Heinz Neter, and Esther-Mrs. Melvin A. Landis), 2 sons (Earl L. and Ernest W.), 21 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one brother (Isaac K. Alderfer), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Esther Kulp and Mrs. Mary Ellen Stoudt). He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Laverne and James), one brother (Warren), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Bertha Moyer and Mrs. Susan Moyer). He was a member of the Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 22, in charge of Richard C. Detweiler and Marvin K. Landis; interment in Souderton Cemetery.
Eichelberger, Una J., daughter of John and Catherine (Adams) Williams, was born in Broadhead, Ky., Sept. 3, 1899; died of a massive stroke, at Peoria, Ill., May 24, 1979; aged 79 y. On May 12, 1918, she was married to Albert Eichelberger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Duane), 3 daughters (Catherine-Mrs. Maynard Conrad, Dorothy-Mrs. Ralph Schrock, and Bernadine-Mrs. Delton Litwiller), 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, 5 sisters, and 3 brothers. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Morton, where funeral services were held on May 27, in charge of Kenneth Conrad, Gail Fisher, Lester Zook, and James Detweiler; interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Tremont.
French, Ruth M., daughter of John E. and Anna (Yoder) Kauffman, was born at Mattawana, Pa., Apr. 12, 1893; died at her home on Apr. 25, 1979; aged 86y. She was married to William H. French, who died in 1965. Surviving are 9 sons (Mark, David, Samuel, Paul, Jesse, Andrew, Harry, Charles, and Raymond), 2 daughters (Annie-Mrs. Harry Smith and Mary Alice), 38 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, one sister (Gertrude-Mrs. William Miller), and 2 brothers (Samuel and John L. Kauffman). She was a member of Mattawana Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 28, in charge of Paul Stoltzfus and Elam Glick; interment in Pleasant View cemetery.
Gingerich, Sarah, daughter of Joseph and Mattie (Roth) Schwartzentruber, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., July 19, 1888; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., May 22, 1979; aged 90 y. On Mar. 27, 1912, she was married to Noah Gingerich, who died on Dec. 1, 1941. Surviving is one daughter (Edna-Mrs. Ed Roth). She was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 25, in charge of Vernon B. Zehr and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in Steinmann Cemetery.
Gugel, Orpha May, daughter of Eli J. and Annie (Bissey) Yoder, was born in Iowa County, Iowa, Apr. 13, 1916; died at her home in Kalona, Iowa, Apr.2, 1979; aged 62 y. On July 18, 1948, she was married to Louis Gugel, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Donald, Duane, and David), her mother, 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Arnold and Delmar Yoder), and one sister (Catherine-Mrs. Oscar Richard). She was preceded in death by an infant son. She was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 5, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Robert K. Yoder; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.
Hochstetler, Perry H., was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, July 7, 1900; died at Millersburg, Ohio, May 29, 1979; aged 78 y. On Apr. 2, 1927, he was married to Lydia Oswald, who survives. Also surviving are one son (David H.), 2 daughters (Freda-Mrs. Lynn Hochstetler and Erdine-Mrs. Ammon Swartzentruber), 2 brothers (Ira and Jonas Hochstetler), and 2 sisters (Anna-Mrs. Amos Yoder and Vesta Hostetler). He was preceded in death by 2 infant daughters, one sister (Barbara), and a grandson. He was a member of Martin's Creek Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on June 2, in charge of Harold G. Stoltzfus and Roman Stutzman.
Jackson, Alma J., daughter of Perry and Izora (Ryan) Barnes, was born in Allegheny Co., Md., Nov. 24, 1913; died of a heart attack at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md., May 21, 1979; aged 65y. On Jan. 22, 1947, she was married to Hamilton Jackson, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ralph Leo and Paul Russell), 2 sisters (Amelia Dixon and Helen Brumbaugh), and one brother (Lloyd D. Barnes). She was a member of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 24, in charge of Nelson L. Martin and Jack Layton; interment in Fairview Church Cemetery, Artemus, Pa.
Landis, Anna B., daughter of David E. and Susan (Bucher) Landis, was born in Bainbridge, Pa., Mar. 22, 1889; died at Lancaster, Pa., May 27, 1979; aged 90 y. She was a member of Good Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 30, in charge of Jay Bechtold and Russell J. Baer; interment in Good's Mennonite Cemetery.
Landis, Samuel C., son of Henry M. and Lizzie (Clemens) Landis, was born in Lower Salford Twp., Pa., Mar. 27, 1897; died at Hatfield Mennonite Home, Hatfield, Pa., May 22, 1979; aged 82 y. On Apr. 12, 1919, he was married to Esther N. Kratz, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Samuel K. and Walton K.), 2 daughters (Marie-Mrs. Elmer Frederick and Dorothy-Mrs. Harley Smith), 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother (Dayton C.), and one sister (Eva-Mrs. Henry L. Detweiler). He was preceded in death by one sister (Sara C. Nice). He was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 24, in charge of Willis Miller and John L. Ruth; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.
Miller, Clara, daughter of Eli and Sarah Miller, was born near Hutchinson, Kan., Feb.3, 1911; died at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, Apr. 26, 1979; aged 68 y. On Nov. 29, 1928, she was married to Jerry S. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 6 daughters (Irene-Mrs. Willis Miller, Dorothy-Mrs. Calvin Miller, Susie, Marjorie-Mrs. Wayne Byler, Pauline-Mrs. James Miller, and Miriam-Mrs. Wayne Miller), 3 sons (Maynard, Jerry Jr., and Paul), 33 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Marlboro Mennonite Church.
Nitzsche, Wilma, daughter of John and Lena Erb, was born near O'Neil, Neb., Jan. 15, 1913; died of a brain tumor at Bemidji, Minn., Community Nursing Home, on Dec. 22, 1978; aged 66y. On Jan. 1, 1933, she was married to Elmer Nitzsche, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Betty Hershberger, Mary Berge, and Mona Ross), 9 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, her mother, one sister, and 4 brothers. She was a charter member of Cass Lake Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Christian Alliance Church on Dec. 27, in charge of Jim Tuttle and Mark Landes; interment in the Pine Grove Cemetery.
Nyce, Fannie, daughter of Henry and Amelia (Nice) Landis, was born in Elroy, Pa., Sept. 14, 1889; died at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., May 19, 1979; aged 89 y. She was married to Mahlon Stauffer, who died in 1923. In July 1926, she was married to Clayton Nyce, who also preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Clayton and Linford Stauffer and Earl and Lloyd Nyce), 3 daughters (Gertrude-Mrs. Jacob Gehman, Anna Clemmer, and Sadie-Mrs. Laaden Bergey). She was a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Harold M. Fly; interment in the Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.
Ruby, Gaylene Marie, daughter of John and Mary Ellen (Bast) Ruby, was born in Stratford, Ont., Oct. 24, 1962; died in a traffic accident at Arthur, Ont., May 20, 1979; aged 16 y. Surviving are her parents, 2 sisters (Bonnie and Darlene), one brother (Eric), paternal grandparents (Amos and Marion Ruby), great-grandparents (Barbara Ruby), and maternal grandmother (____ Bast). She was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 23, in charge of Newton L. Gingrich; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Weaver, Matilda I., daughter of Simon W. and Sarah (Lehman) Sommer, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, May 28, 1911; died at Millersburg, Ohio, May 1, 1979; aged 67 y. On Apr. 15, 1934, she was married to ___ Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Ernest, Alvin, Lorin, and Roscoe), 3 daughters (Lillian-Mrs. Roy Bietzel, Gloria-Mrs. Paul Gerber, and Esther-Mrs. Dan Byler), 15 grandchildren, one brother (David), and 4 sisters (Carrie-Mrs. John Chupp, Alma-Mrs. Floyd Crilow, Mrs. Ida Maxwell, and Laura Mae-Mrs. Roman Chupp). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Mahlon and Paul), and 2 sisters (Ruth and Bertha). She was a member of Martin's Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 4, in charge of Harold G. Stoltzfus and Roman Stutzman; interment in Martin's Creek Mennonite Church.
Yoder, Ellen Mae, daughter of Harvey and Sarah (Stoltzfus) Stutzman, was born at Wood River, Neb., Aug. 5, 1918; died at Kalona, Iowa, Mar. 13, 1979; aged 60 y. On Nov. 11, 1943, she was married to Willard R. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Carmaetta-Mrs. Steven Person, Sally Ann-Mrs. Lane Talbert, and Linda Diane-Mrs. Steven Raines), one son (Leslie), 5 grandchildren, one sister (Gertrude-Mrs. Lester Roth), and 2 brothers (Perry and Emery Stutzman). She was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 16 in charge of Robert K. Yoder and Max Yoder; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery.
Zook, Earl Raymond, son of Edward and Katie (Mast) Zook, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, May 7, 1899; died at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, Ohio, May 7, 1979; aged 80 y. He is survived by 2 brothers (Ralph and Palmer), and one sister (Irene-Mrs. Frank Kandel). Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church on May 10, in charge of Albert C. Slabaugh; interment in the Walnut Creek Mennonite Cemetery.
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Beck, Berneda, daughter of Jefferson C. and Emma (Short) Wyse, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Oct. 6, 1915; died of cancer at Northwest Care Center, Wauseon, Ohio, May 24, 1979; aged 63 y. On Jan. 24, 1937, she was married to Delmar D. Beck, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Curtis and Keith), one daughter (Andrea-Mrs. Joe Young), 3 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jefferson Jr., Harold and Donald), and 2 sisters (Mae-Mrs. Dan Sommers and Clela-Mrs. Wilbur Detter). She was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 29, in charge of Keith Leinbach, Walter Stuckey, and Dan Sommers, interment in Lockport Cemetery.
Bishop, Evelyn G., daughter of William and Mamie (Godshall) Freed, was born at Telford, Pa., Feb. 8, 1919; died at Sellersville, Pa., May 13, 1979; aged 60 y. On June 30, 1945, she was married to Jacob Bishop, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruth Ann-Mrs. Robert Fite), and 2 grandchildren. She was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 15, in charge of Sheldon Burkhalter and Mark M. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Cemetery.
Bontrager, Earley, son of Amos and Mary (Hostetler) Bontrager, was born in Middlebury, Ind., June 29, 1888; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., Mar. 25, 1979; aged 90 y. In 1912 he was married to Delcie Mishler, who died on Jan. 17, 1975. Surviving are one son (Mark), 2 daughters (Hilda-Mrs. Sylvester Haarer and Mrs. Glenola Limeback), 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one sister (Fannie Bontrager), one brother (Amos Bontrager), and one foster brother (Lester Hostetler). He was preceded in death by one son (Marion) in 1974. He was ordained in 1932 and served the Forks Mennonite Church as minister and bishop for 40 years. Funeral services were held at the Forks Mennonite Church on Mar. 25 in charge of John J. Yoder; interment in Bontrager Cemetery.
Herr, Ruth Winters, daughter of William G. and Elizabeth (Winters) was born in Conewago Twp., Pa., Sept. 11, 1905; died of a heart attack at Osteopathic Community Hospital, Harrisburg, Pa., May 29, 1979; aged 73. On Nov. 9, 1928, she was married to Melvin S. Herr, who died on Dec. 29, 1978. Surviving are one son (Samuel M.), one grandson and one sister (Elizabeth-Mrs. Walter Ray Herr). She was a member of Stauffer Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 2, in charge of J. Frank Zeager and Russell J. Baer; interment in Shenk's Cemetery.
Sala, Goldie, daughter of S. G. and Maggie (Kaufman) Shetler, was born at Tire Hill, Pa., Jan. 27, 1905; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., May 31, 1979; aged 74 y. On Aug. 1, 1925, she was married to John Sala, who died on Mar. 19, 1972. Surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Louella Miller and Margaret Kauffman) and one brother (Sanford G. Shetler). Funeral services were held at John Henderson Co., Funeral Home, Johnstown, Pa., June 2, in charge of Curtis D. Godshall, Aldus Wingard, and David Alwine; interment in Kalispell, Mont.
Suderman, Sylvia, daughter of Tobias and Mary Ann (Yoder) Bontrager, was born in Hope, Mich., Aug. 2, 1911; died of a heart attack at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind.; May 14, 1979; aged 67 y. On May 31, 1936, she was married to Bernard Suderman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Sharon-Mrs. George Joslin), one son (Lamar), 5 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Kathryn Bontrager, Amanda-Mrs. Edwin Ramer, and Elizabeth-Mrs. Nelson Welty), and 2 brothers (Earl and Alvin Bontrager). She was a member of Grace Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home in charge of Earl Hartman; interment in Memorial Gardens, Sanford, Mich.
Weaver, Martin Eby, son of David E. and Amanda (Hershey) Weaver, was born on June 15, 1893; died of heart failure at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Pa., Apr. 19, 1979; aged 85 y. On Oct. 31, 1917, he was married to Verda Anna Garber, who died on July 5, 1967. On Sept. 10, 1968, he was married to Virgie Shank Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Helen-Mrs. Elmer Showalter, Lois-Mrs. Lester Ebersole, Ruth-Mrs. Paul Stoltzfus, and Alice-Mrs. Ezra Beachy), 3 sons (Marlin, John, and Richard), 32 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Jason, David and Aaron), and one sister (Anna Good). He was a member of Elm Street Mennonite Church, where he served as pastor until two years ago. Funeral services were held at Myerstown Mennonite Church, in charge of Paul Ebersole, Sidney Gingrich, and Aaron Shank; interment in Kralls Mennonite Cemetery.
Weaver, Phyllis Irene, daughter of Eli J. and Susie Hochstetler Wengerd, was born on Sept. 22, 1920; died at Sarasota, Fla., May 29, 1979; aged 58 y. On May 12, 1949, she was married to Ralph Weaver, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Duane and Dennis), and one daughter (Waneta-Mrs. Dan Hoover), 7 grandchildren, her mother, 4 sisters and 4 brothers. She was a member of Millersburg Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Martin's Creek Mennonite Church on June 2, in charge of Roman Stutzman and David Groh; interment in Martin's Creek Cemetery.
Weldy, Maurice L., son of Samuel R. and Alva (Loucks) Weldy, wasborn at Wakarusa, Ind., Oct. 30, 1915; died of cancer at Goshen Hospital, Goshen, Ind., May 10, 1979; aged 63 y. On Aug. 27, 1938, he was married to Irene A. Grabill, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Alice-Mrs. Gary Lehman and Charlotte-Mrs. Gerald Hurst), 5 grandchildren, one sister (Miriam Weldy), and 2 brothers (Dale D. and Keith E. Weldy). He was a member of Holdeman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 14, in charge of Bob Detweiler; interment in Violett Cemetery.
Yoder, Elba Joshua, son of Simon and Luella Yoder, was born at Gunn City, Mo., Nov. 23, 1886; died at Showalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., May 14, 1979; aged 92 y. In 1911, he was married to Erma Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Chester and Wilmer), one daughter (Mildred-Mrs. Robert Hughes), 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one sister (Nona Yoder), and one brother (Ralph Yoder). One daughter (Ruby) died in infancy. He was a member of Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 17, in charge of Kenneth F. Steckly; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.
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