Albrecht.- Leah, daughter of Christian A. and Magdalena (Naffziger) Litwiller, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Nov. 29, 1885; died of congestive heart failure at Perry Memorial Hospital, Princeton, Ill., Mar. 21, 1979; aged 93 y. On Feb. 16, 1911, she was married to John V. Albrecht, who died on May 29, 1959. Surviving are 2 daughters (Eunice-Mrs. Roy Kauffman and Marcella-Mrs. Dale Detwiler), 3 sons (Harold, Wilbur, and Weldon), 2 sisters (Mrs. Esther Horsch and Barbara Litwiller), and 2 brothers (Silas and Ammon Litwiller). She was a member of Willow Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 24, in charge of Don Heiser; interment in Willow Springs Cemetery.
Alderfer.- Rodney Lee, son of Clarence and Mary (Derstine) Alderfer, was born at Sellersville, Pa., Mar. 18, 1968; died at Sellersville, Pa., Apr. 2, 1979; aged 11 y. Surviving are one brother (Donald D.) and one sister (Linda Lou). Funeral services were held at Salford Mennonite Church on Apr. 5, in charge of Willis Miller, John Ruth, and Loren Swartzendruber; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.
Hess.- Harry G. son of John B. and Barbara (Garber) Hess, was born in Manheim Twp., Pa., Sept. 19, 1887; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Mar. 11, 1979; aged 91 y. On Nov. 4, 1909, he was married to Mary Buckwalter, who died on Mar. 29, 1963. Surviving are 4 daughters (Helen H.-Mrs. Raymond N. Miller; Mildred H.-Mrs. John W. Eby, Myrtle H.-Mrs. Henry L. Bomberger, and Mary Jane-Mrs. Albert Breneman), one son (John D.), 23 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (John G., Christian G., and Norman G.). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Benjamin E. Brubaker). He was a member of Landis Valley Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Landis Homes Chapel on Mar. 15, in charge of Elam W. Stauffer and Melvin H. Lauver; interment in Landis Valley Cemetery.
Peters.- Nicholas Aaron, son of Kenneth and Wanda (Nisly) Peters, was born at Canton, Ohio, Apr. 8, 1979; died at Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, Ohio, Apr. 10, 1979; aged 2 d. Surviving are his maternal grandparents (Alvin and Cathryn Kurtz Nisly) and paternal grandparents (Orval and Leona Peters). Graveside services were held at the Hartville Mennonite Cemetery on Apr. 12, in charge of Richard F. Ross; interment in Hartville Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Postelwaite.- Clarence I., son ot Alex and Caroline Postelwaite, was born in Littleton, W.Va., Mar. 11, 1895; died at his home at Canton, Ohio, Mar. 13, 1979; aged 74 y. On Apr. 3, 1920, he was married to Jessie Bennett, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Loretta-Mrs. Charles Smith, 5 sons (Albert, Wilbur, Edward, Fred, and Ralph), 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. He was a member of First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Reed Funeral Home in charge of Melvin D. Leidig; interment in Forest Hill Cemetery, Canton.
Selzer.- Edward, son of Henry and Anna (Bitikofer) Selzer, was born on Dec. 19, 1895; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., Apr. 5, 1979; aged 83 y. On Sept. 16, 1914, he was married to Lorena Neuschwanger, who died on Oct. 5, 1954. On Aug. 8, 1956, he was married to Ada Weaver Ring, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wilbur and Merle), 2 daughters (Elsie-Mrs. Ezra Miller and Alice), 16 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. On June 2, 1935, he was ordained to the ministry and served as assistant pastor at Spring Valley Mennonite Church until Feb. 1, 1960. Funeral services were held at Spring Valley on Apr. 9, in charge of Milo Kauffman and Charles Diener; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Souder.- Raymond A., son of John and Sallie (Alderfer) Souder, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., May 11, 1897; died at Royersford, Pa., Feb. 27, 1979; aged 82 y. Surviving are one brother (Mahlon A. Souder) and one sister (Mrs. Edna Kulp). She was a member of Rockhill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Virgil G. Sommers Funeral Home on Mar. 1, in charge of Henry L. Ruth; interment in Rockhill Mennonite Cemetery.
Stutzman.- Iva, daughter of Peter and Druella Stutzman, was born at Chappell, Neb., Nov. 28, 1901; died at the Mennonite Home for the Aged, Albany, Ore., Mar. 19, 1979; aged 77 y. On Feb. 9, 1919, she was married to Aaron Stutzman, who died on Apr. 2, 1956. Surviving are 3 daughters (Ruby-Mrs. Art Stutzman, Fern-Mrs. Carl Hiama, and Ruth-Mrs. Joe Hofer), 6 sons (Donald, Ray, Dick, Robert, Paul, and Clyde), 39 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters. She was a member of Plainview Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Jost Funeral Home, Lebanon, Ore., Mar. 21, in charge of Louis Landis. Graveside services were held at Woodriver Mennonite Cemetery, Woodriver, Neb., Mar. 23, in charge of Cloy Roth.
Villocino.- William, son of Francisco and Severina Villocino, was born in Baybay, Loyte, Philippine Islands, June 18, 1902; died of heart failure at Upland, Calif., Apr. 8, 1979; aged 76 y. On Jan. 26, 1940, he was married to Agnes Wingerd, who died on July 26, 1975. Surviving are 2 sons (William Arnold and Winston Dale) and 2 grandchildren. He was a member of Mountain View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Upland Brethren in Christ Church on Apr. 11, in charge of Alvin C. Burkholder and John T. Kreider; interment in Bellevue Mausoleum, Ontario, Calif.
Yoder.- Dan B., son of Jacob J. and Magdalena (Bontrager) Yoder, was born in Reno Co., Kan., Aug. 22, 1895; died of cancer at his home on Apr. 2, 1979; aged 83. On Aug. 22, 1920, he was married to Mabel Bliele, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Floyd and Robert), 4 daughers (Ethel-Mrs. Virgil Handrich, Ruby-Mrs. Richard Handrich, Mary-Mrs. Peter Gerber, and Ruth-Mrs. Dennis Sharp), 19 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Gid). He was preceded in death by 4 children (Orpha, Betty, Wayne, and Glen), one grandson, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Plainview Mennonite church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 5, in charge of Marvin Troyer and Ellsworth Handrich; interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Yoder.- Edna, daughter of Joseph and Louisa (Shetler) Hostetler, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Aug. 19, 1910; died at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Mar. 23, 1979; aged 68 y. She was married to Leroy E. Yoder, who died on Apr. 9, 1978. Surviving are 2 children (Catherine-Mrs. Paul D. Mishler and Lauren), 7 grandchildren, and one brother (Norman). She was a member of Seanor Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Kaufman Mennonite Church on Mar. 26, in charge of Stanley R. Freed; interment in Blough Mennonite Cemetery.
Yoder.- Ella Rachel, daughter of Daniel 0. and Salina (Marner) Slaubaugh, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, June 5, 1898; died at Kalona, Iowa, Apr. 8, 1979; aged 80 y. On June 26, 1941, she was married to Alvin M. Yoder, who died in May 1960. Surviving are one stepson (Maynard D. Yoder), one stepdaughter (Margurite Pickett), 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Sarah Detweiler and Carrie Yoder). She was a member of the West Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 10, in charge of Carl Smeltzer and Emery Hochstetler; interment in church cemetery.
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Campbell.- Lester Boyd, son of H.T.B. and Mary Frances (Parrot) Campbell, was born in Waynesboro, Va., June 29, 1914; died en route to Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Mar. 19, 1979; aged 64 y. On May 25, 1938, he was married to Naomi Heatwole, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Carolyn Slabaugh and Miriam Elliott), 3 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Raymond, Herman, and Harold), and 2 sisters (Edna Kiser and Thelma Kiser). He was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 22, in charge of Alvin Kanagy and Jonathan Kanagy; interment in Weavers Cemetery.
Derstine.- Clayton A., son of Henry and Katie (Alderfer) Derstine, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., May 24, 1912; died of a heart attack at Harleysville, Pa., Apr. 16, 1979, aged 66 y. On Apr. 20, 1935, he was married to Sarah L. Gehman, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Mildred G.-Mrs. J. LaVerne Moyer, Henry G., Roy G., Mrs. Alice Hackman, Jean G., Jane G.-Mrs. Curtis L. Derstine, Marie G., Eileen G.-Mrs. Jonathan H. Schmidt, and Herman G.), 31 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, 2 sisters (Mrs. Minnie Anders and Eva Derstine), and 2 brothers (Norman D. and Elwood D.). He was preceded in death by 3 children. He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 20, in charge of Leroy Godshall, Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Garber.- Martha M., daughter of Valentine and Lena (Camp) Garber, was born in Lowpoint, Ill., Jan. 26, 1899; died of a massive heart attack at Peoria, Ill., Mar. 31, 1979; aged 80 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Laura Schrock and Madeline Garber). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, (Henry and Joseph) and one sister (Anna Schrock). She was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 3, in charge, of Gail Fisher, Val Swartzendruber, and James Detweiler; interment in Stewart-Harmony Cemetery.
Garman.- Katie 0., daughter of Jacob and Emma Frey, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 24, 1888; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 14, 1979; aged 90 y. On Jan. 2, 1910, she was married to Frank K. Garman, who died on July 22, 1970. Surviving are 5 daughters (Mrs. Ruth Landis, Mrs. John Huber, Mrs. Elvin Lockard, Mrs. Eli Humbert, and Mrs. Wilmer Brubaker), one son (Richard Garman), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one brother (Noah Frey), and one sister (Annie Foreman). She was preceded in death by 2 sons. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Home on Jan. 18, in charge of Ralph Ginder and 2 grandsons, James Garman and John Landis; interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.
Gascho.- Simeon, son of Menno and Catherine (Meyer) Gascho, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Dec. 8, 1893; died at St. Marys' Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 11, 1979; aged 85 y. On Apr. 16, 1924, he was married to Sarah Schwartzentruber, who died Sept. 14, 1975. Surviving are one son (John), 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grand-children, and one sister (Susan-Mrs. John Zehr). He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 14, in charge of Vernon Zehr and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in Steinmann Cemetery.
Gingerich.- Elmer, son of Aaron and Susan (Wagler) Gingerich, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Aug. 6, 1906; died at St. Marys Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 7, 1979; aged 72 y. On Nov. 16, 1932, he was married to Sarah Jutzi, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Elroy R. and Harold R.), 3 daughters (Leola-Mrs. Elmer Roth, Viola-Mrs. Jack MacGillevry, and Irene-Mrs. Alvin Schultz), one brother (Isaiah), and 2 sisters (Lavina and Emma-Mrs. Chris Erb). He was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 10, in charge of Vernon Zehr and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in Steinman Cemetery.
Good.- Irven Glen, son of Jacob and Anna (Garber) Good, was born in Hopedale, Ill., Aug. 8, 1905; died at Fountainview Place, Elkhart, Ind., Apr. 12, 1979; aged 73 y. On Feb. 4, 1934, he was married to Esther Hartzler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wilbur L., Sr., and Laverne L.) 3 daughters (Thelma-Mrs. Albert Bole, Helen Good, and Edith-Mrs. Jonathan Kanagy), 19 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Anna-Mrs. Henry Swartz and Mrs. Elizabeth Miller). One daughter, Neva Eilene, died in infancy. He was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 15, in charge of Bob Detweiler; interment in Yellow Creek Mennonite Cemetery.
Kiser.- Carl Leroy, son of Jacob D. and Sallie (Shank) Kiser, was born on Mar. 12, 1905; died at his home on Jan. 23, 1979; aged 73 y. On May 18, 1927, he was married to Della Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Raymond, Merle, Leroy, and Glen Kiser), 2 daughters (Mrs. Floyd Rhodes and Mrs. Ted Hartman), 18 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 sisters (Mrs. Sem Swope, Mrs. James Benner, and Mrs. James Eshleman). One sister (Mrs. Charles Layman) died on Feb. 12, 1979. He was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church where memorial services were held on Jan. 25, in charge of Alvin Kanagy and Samuel Janzen; interment in Weavers Cemetery.
Landis.- Elmer B., son of Isaac R. and Mary L. Landis, was born at Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 22, 1896; died at Landis Home Retirement Community, Lititz, Pa., Mar. 17, 1979; aged 83 y. He was married to Mary B. Lefever, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter(Erla-Mrs. Melvin Rohrer), 2 sons (Mervin L. and James L.), 15 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Landis Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 21, in charge of Lester Hoover and Paul Weaver; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Weaver.- Mary, daughter of Jacob B. and Barbara (Felker) Brubaker, was born at Mt. Joy, Pa., Mar. 12, 1897; died at Sarasota, Fla., Mar. 21, 1979; aged 82 y. On Sept. 7, 1929, she was married to Aaron H. Weaver, who survives. She was a member of Bayshore Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Toal Brothers Colonial Chapel, Sarasota, on Mar. 23, in charge of Paul R. Yoder, Sr., and at Weaverland Mennonite Church on Mar. 26, in charge of Alvin Martin and Kenneth Martin; interment in New Holland Mennonite Cemetery.
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Beachy.- Katherine, daughter of David and Sarah Schlabach, was born near Hutchinson, Kan., July 20, 1889; died at Sarasota, Fla., Apr. 4, 1979; aged 89 y. She was married to Samuel J. Beachy, who preceded her in death on Aug. 12, 1974. Surviving are 5 sons (Lewis, David, Calvin, Alvin, and Earl), 4 daughters (Martha-Mrs. Samuel Nafziger, Sally-Mrs. Fred Mast, Grace-Mrs. Daniel Christner, and Marie-Mrs. George Meyers), 43 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Levi and John), and 3 sisters (Lizzie-Mrs. Ammon Miller, Lovina-Mrs. Jeff Gingerich, and Mattie-Mrs. Emmanuel Hostetler). She was a member of Palmgrove Conservative Mennonite Church.
Birkey.- William G., son of John G. and Katherine (Schrock) Birkey, was born at Dewey, Ill., Feb. 20, 1890; died at Manson, Iowa, Apr. 15, 1979; aged 89 y. On Feb. 21, 1912, he was married to Bertha Zehr, who died on Sept. 23, 1962. Surviving are 2 sons (Dorance and Vernon), one brother (John E. Birkey), and one sister (Mrs. Katie Zehr). He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 3 brothers. He was a member of Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 18, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum, interment in Rosehill Cemetery.
Gerber.- Elmer K., son of Joseph and Mattie (Kropf) Gerber, was born at West Branch, Mich., June 12, 1917; died of a heart attack en route to the hospital on Apr. 19, 1979; aged 61 y. On May 1, 1941, he was married to Fanny Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Wanda-Mrs. David Kiffingbeck, Amelia-Mrs. Clayton Kuepfer, Carol-Mrs. Dennis Kauffman, Lucreatia, and Darlene-Mrs. Tony Troyer), 4 sons (Emerson, Elmer LeRoy, LaVerne, and Randy), 18 grandchildren, and one sister (Mattie Erb). He was preceded in death by an infant daughter (Wilma). He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 22, in charge of Ellsworth Handrich and Howard Keim, interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Gottshall.- Katie S., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Nice, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Feb. 15, 1903; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Mar. 5, 1979; aged 76 y. On Feb. 24, 1945, she was married to Henry T. Gottshall, who survives. She was a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 8, in charge of Harold M. Fly; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Krabill.- Lena Ada, daughter of Joseph and Fannie Rich, was born at Wayland, Iowa, Apr. 25, 1894; died at Washington, Iowa, Jan. 12, 1979; aged 84 y. On Jan. 18, 1917, she was married to Lester B. Krabill, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Vincent, Milburn, Jeanette Christner, Evelyn Williams, and Joanna McCreedy). She was a member of Washington Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 17, in charge of Robert Hartzler; interment in Sugar Creek Cemetery.
Landes.- David Y., son of Christian and Kate (Young) Landes, was born in Montgomery Co., July 20, 1886; died at Eastern Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Mar. 18, 1979; aged 92 y. On Dec. 14, 1907, he was married to Martha Shoemaker, who preceded him in death. Surviving is one daughter (Florence). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Susan-Mrs. Raymond Moyer). Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home Chapel on Mar. 8, in charge of Paul Glanzer and Harold Fly; interment in Towamencin Cemetery.
Miller.- Jess J., son of Jacob A. and Lydia (Detweiler) Miller, was born at Wellman, Iowa, Nov. 12, 1884; died at Glendale Samaritan Hospital, Glendale, Ariz., Apr. 18, 1979; aged 94 y. On Jan. 25, 1913, he was married to Katie Schweitzer, who preceded him in death. He was later married to Mattie Burkey, who also preceded him in death. Surviving are one son (Lloyd), 3 daughters (Ethel-Mrs. George Schiffler, Ruth-Mrs. Warren Eichelberger, and Doretta-Mrs. Leland Oswald), 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Mattie Evelyn), 5 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a member of Grace Mennonite Church, Phoenix, Ariz. Memorial services were held at a funeral home in Phoenix on Apr. 19, in charge of Ray Smee. Further services were held at the Salem Mennonite Church, Shickley, Neb., Apr. 21, in charge of Lee Schlegel and Milton Troyer; interment in the Salem Cemetery.
Nafziger.- Ezra A., son of Andrew and Catherine (Schwietzer) Nafziger, was born in West Holt Co., Neb., Aug. 15, 1891; died of a heart attack at Lancaster, Pa., Apr. 15, 1979; aged 87 y. On June 6, 1916, he was married to Mary Wagler, who preceded him in death. On Nov. 24, 1926, he was married to Mary Stoltzfus, who also preceded him in death. On Jan. 1, 1935, he was married to Solome Beachy, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Harold J., David S., John E., and Daniel E.), 2 foster daughters (Anna Marie Smith and Lucretia Esh), 12 grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Aaron, Rudy, John, and Valentine). He was preceded in death by 2 foster daughters (Ruth Ann and Doris Irene). He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 18, in charge of Herman Glick, Aaron Stoltzfus, and Abner Stoltzfus, interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.
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Hackman.- Miriam B., daughter of Edwin D. and Mary Bergey, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Mar. 31, 1907; died at Grand View Hospital Sellersville, Pa., Apr. 26, 1979; aged 72 y. On Nov. 25, 1954, she was married to Henry S. Hackman, who survives. Also surviving is one sister (Mrs. Lizzie B. Moyer). She was preceded in death by one brother (Laaden B. Bergey). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 30, in charge of Floyd Hackman, Earl Anders, and Leon Overpeck; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Hartman.- Elizabeth Florence, daughter of Samuel James and Sarah (Good) Showalter, was born in Augusta Co., Va., June 22, 1894; died at the Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 30, 1979; aged 83 y. She was married to W. Carl Hartman, who died in 1933. Surviving are 2 sons (Milford D. and Robert S. Hartman), 3 daughters (Mrs. Sara Frances Haskell, Mrs. Phyllis Small, and Mrs. Mildred H. Tazelaar), 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Orville C. Flory and Mrs. Isaac F. Myers), and one brother (Samuel James). She was a member of Springdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 4, in charge of Duane Gingerich; interment in Springdale Mennonite Church.
Holsopple.- Adam J., son of Ernest and Diane (Mason) Holsopple, was stillborn on Apr. 24, 1979. Surviving are 2 brothers (Dale and Mark), maternal grandparents (George and Elaine Mason), maternal great-grandparents (Fred and Bertha Shafer), and paternal grandparents (Elvin and Rena Holsopple). Graveside services were held at the Blough Mennonite Cemetery on Apr. 25, in charge of Marvin Kaufman.
Kropf.- Frank D., son of Daniel and Anna (Hostetler) Kropf, was born at East Lynn, Mo., Oct. 9, 1886; died at the home of his daughter near Lebanon, Ore., Apr. 19, 1979; aged 92 y. On Jan. 1, 1912, he was married to Annie Hostetler Smucker, who died in 1967. Surviving are 2 stepsons (Orvan and Herman Smucker), 2 sons (Merle and Lloyd Kropf), 4 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Loras Neuschwander, Elsie-Mrs. Vernon Knox, Verena-Mrs. Don Warfel, and Berniece-Mrs. Amos Schmucker), 42 grandchildren, 95 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Levi, John, Orrie, and Joe), and 2 sisters (Lena Smucker and Mae Smucker). He was a charter member of Harrisburg Mennonite Church.
Landes.- Hannah B., daughter of Enos M. and Barbara (Booz) Godshall, was born in West Rockhill Twp., Pa., Oct. 24, 1906; died at North Penn Hospital, Lansdale, Pa., Apr. 21, 1979; aged 72 y. On Oct. 5, 1929, she was married to John T. Landes, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Lois Ann-Mrs. Richard L. Boaman), 5 sons (J. Clyde, Glenn G., Garry G., Roland G., and Jerold G.), 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers. She was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 24, in charge of Sheldon W. Burkhalter and David F. Derstine; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.
Landis.- Jason Scott, son of Marvin and Karen (Kooker) Landis, was born at Sellersville, Pa., June 1, 1976; died of neuroblastoma on Apr. 18, 1979; aged 2 y. Surviving are one sister (Barbara Michelle), maternal grandparents (Abram and Florence Kooker), and paternal grandmother (Mrs. Pearl Landis). Funeral services were held at Rockhill Mennonite Church on Apr. 21, in charge of Henry L. Ruth; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Malin.- Grace H., daughter of Cornelius R. and Fannie (Shirk) Haldeman, was born in Winchester, Va., Jan. 13, 1892; died at Concord, Tenn., Apr. 14, 1979; aged 87 y. On Aug. 10, 1915, she was married to George G. Malin, who died in June 1975. Surviving are 2 sons (George, Jr., and C. Ralph), 2 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Arthur E. Smoker and Catherine-Mrs. Franklin Hunsberger), 17 grandchildren. 12 great-great grandchildren, ana 2 sisters (Myrtle-Mrs. Harry G. Brackbill and Ruth-Mrs. Milton G. Brackbill). She was a member of Frazer Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Apr. 18, in charge of Ray Geigley, Amos Sauder, Frank Shirk, and Milton Brackbill); interment in the Frazer Cemetery.
Martin.- William E., son of Edward and Barbara (Yoder) Martin, was born near Wellman, Iowa, Dec. 22, 1909; died at Washington Care Center, Washington, Iowa, Apr. 5, 1979; aged 69 y. On Nov. 25, 1934, he was married to Dorothy Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Gary), 3 daughters (Berneta-Mrs. Harold Boyts; Carol-Mrs. Ray Bontrager, and Cheryl-Mrs. Richard Ours), 12 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Lulu-Mrs. Noah Brenneman and Amy-Mrs. Glen White), and 3 brothers (Emerson, Robert, and Russell). One son (Larry) preceded him in death. He was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 7, in charge of Ron Kennel; interment in Wellman Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Miller.-Anna, daughter of Elias and Lydian (Gingerich) Hochstetler, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Sept. 30, 1897; died at Wellman, Iowa Mar. 20, 1979; aged 81 y. On Nov. 24, 1921, she was married to Ortis W. Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Grace and Gladys), one sister (Ella-Mrs. Russell Kinsinger), and one brother (Earl Hochstetler). She was a member of Wellman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 23, in charge of Ron Kennel; interment in Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.
Miller.- Anna 0., daughter of Samuel and Anna (Overholt) Miller, was born in Bedminster Twp., Pa., Oct. 31, 1906; died at Ambler Rest Center on Apr. 29, 1979; aged 72 y. Surviving are one sister (Mary) and 2 brothers (Henry 0. and Samuel 0.). She was preceded in death by one brother (John). She was a member of Deep Run Mennonite Church East, where funeral services were held on Apr. 29, in charge of John Ehst; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Miller.- Mary Ann, daughter of Moses and Lydia Slabaugh, was born at Sugarcreek, Ohio, Feb. 3, 1892; died at Sarasota, Fla., Mar. 23, 1979; aged 87 y. She was married to Sam M. Miller, who died in 1970. Surviving are one son (Moses), 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (John and Moses Slabaugh), and 5 sisters (Katie Slabaugh, Clara-Mrs. Henry Sommers, Sara-Mrs. Fred Swartzentruber, Anna-Mrs. Roman Miller, and Lydia Martin). Funeral services were held at Tourist Church and at Maple Grove, Hartville (where she was a member), in charge of Frank Dutcher and Richard Ross; interment in King Church Cemetery.
Shelly.- Sally, daughter of William and Eliza (Myers) Myers, was born in Plumstead Twp., Pa., Sept. 1, 1892; died at Hatfield (Pa.) Mennonite Home on Apr. 21, 1979; aged 86 y. On Oct. 19, 1912, she was married to Jonas M. Shelly, who died on Dec. 10, 1970. Surviving are one daughter (Helen M. Shelly), one grandchild, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Esther Derstine). She was a member of Deep Run Mennonite Church East, where funeral services were held on Apr. 24, in charge of David Derstine and John Ehst; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Shenk.- Carrie Helena, daughter of Joseph L. and Eliza (Weitz) Swartzentruber was born at Wellman, Iowa, Apr. 16, 1904; died of cancer at Iowa City, Iowa, Feb. 3, 1979; aged 74 y. On Sept. 14, 1941, she was married to Ezra Shenk, who survives. Also surviving is one sister (Ollie-Mrs. Dwight Blosser). She was a member of Daytonville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Wellman Mennonite Church on Feb 6, in charge of Max Yoder, Victor Stoltzfus, and Ron Kennel; interment in Wellman Mennonite Cemetery.
Shoemaker.- Edith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hasenpflug, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., June 16, 1902; died at Fergus, Ont., Mar 27, 1979; aged 76 y. On June 29, 1920, she was married to Wesley Shoemaker, who died on Mar. 27, 1972. Surviving are one daughter (Elma-Mrs. Ervin Musselman), 3 sons (Wilfred, Herbert, and Milton), 24 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters. She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 29, in charge of Gerry Vanderworp and Simeon Hurst; interment in Bethel Mennonite Cemetery.
Weber.- Orphen S., son of Joseph S. and Mary Anne (Shantz) Weber, was born in Waterloo, Ont., July 13, 1899; died at the Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ont., Mar. 17, 1979; aged 79 y. On Sept. 3, 1924, he was married to Catherine Cressman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Ray Yoder, Verna, and Vera-Mrs. Earl Martin), 2 sons (Lewis and David), 12 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Joseph, Newton, ana Bryon), and 2 sisters (Hannah- Mrs. Herb Snider and Beulah-Mrs. Delton Schmitt). He was ordained a deacon for the Mannheim Mennonite Church. He was presently a member of Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Osiah Horst and Willis Breckbill; interment in Hagey Mennonite Cemetery.
Wilfong.- Thelma, daughter of Joseph F. and Rebecca (Wright) Wampler, was born in Augusta Co., Va., Apr. 5, 1906; died of cancer at Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 22, 1979; aged 73. On Nov. 24, 1934, she was married to Herman Lee Wilfong, who died on Dec. 14, 1967. Surviving are one daughter (Betty Lou Martin), one son (Ralph Edward Wilfong), 7 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 2 sisters (Ruth Wampler and Edna Stogdale). She was a member of Staunton Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Lindsey Funeral Home, in charge of Harold Eshleman, Robert Nolt, and William Smith; interment in Bank Mennonite Church cemetery.
Yoder.- Ada, daughter of John L. and Mary (Nold) Yoder, was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, Sept. 17, 1889; died at the Salem Hospital, Salem, Ohio, Feb. 23, 1979; aged 89 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Esther-Mrs. Abram Wenger and Mamie-Mrs. Daniel Martin) and 2 brothers (Paul and Elmer). She was a member of Midway Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 27, in charge of Ernest D. Martin; interment in Midway Cemetery.
Yoder.- John J., was born in Iowa on Jan. 1, 1892; died of a heart attack at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 22, 1979; aged 87 y. He was married to Gertrude Lerbekmo, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Stanley and Lorne), 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and one Brother (Vernon). He was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 3 sisters. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 25, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana
Alderfer.- Edna, daughter of Peter and Susanna (Kratz) Hunsberger, was born at Lucon, Pa., Jan. 23, 1908; died at Sellersville, Pa., Apr. 24, 1979; aged 71 y. On Apr. 21, 1928, she was married to Jacob A. Alderfer, who died on Jan. 8, 1979. Surviving are 5 sons (Stanley, Earl, Lester, Alvin, and J. Rein), 2 daughters (Gladys-Mrs. Harlan Moyer, Darlene-Mrs. Jacob Clemmer), 21 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Laura-Mrs. John Musselman). She was preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters. She was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 27, in charge of Loren Swartzendruber and Willis Miller; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.
Anders.- Edith S., daughter of Ambrose and Emma (Slotter) Stauffer, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., June 23, 1901; died at her home in Bristol, Fla., Apr. 16, 1979; aged 77 y. On Jan. 15, 1921, she was married to Norman F. Anders, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Irene Detweiler, Eleanor A. Miller, Miriam Myers, and Ferne Nissley), 3 sons (Norman, Jr., LeRoy, and Jerry), 38 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 5 sisters (Emma Stauffer, Anna Stauffer, Ella Nice, Eva Blosser, and Verna Allebach). She was a member of Oak Terrace Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 17. Further services were held at Souderton Mennonite Church, Apr. 20, in charge of Earl Anders and Elmer Fredrick; interment in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.
Bachman.- Martha J., daughter of Samuel and Barbara (Good) Bachman, was born in Lowpoint, Ill., July 25, 1891; died at Apostolic Christian Home, Roanoke, Ill., Mar. 13, 1979; aged 87 y. Surviving is one sister (Ida-Mrs. Dewey Stringer). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers. She was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 15, in charge of Norman Yutzy; interment in Steward Harmony Cemetery.
Diller.- Maggie S., daughter of Abraham H. and Elizabeth (Shank) Martin, was born at Edgemont, Md., Apr. 5, 1889; died at Maugansville Mennonite Home, May 1, 1979; aged 90 y. On Dec. 4, 1913, she was married to Samuel J. Diller, who died on Oct. 26, 1965. Surviving are 3 daughters (Naomi-Mrs. Abner R. Martin, Ruth-Mrs. Irvin S. Martin, and Esther-Mrs. Donald Martin), one foster son (Harvey D. Martin), 17 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, 2 sisters (Mrs. Ruth Eshleman and Mrs. Otho Rudolph), and one brother (Ira D. Martin). She was a member of Mt. Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 4, in charge of Glenn Martin, Roger Martin, and Ira Martin; interment in Reiffs Church Cemetery.
Frey.- Cathrine, daughter of Christian and Anna (Landis) Frey, was born in Green Twp., Pa., Mar. 25, 1898; died at Menno Haven Nursing Home, Chambersburg, Pa., May 1, 1979; aged 81 y. Surviving are one sister (Fannie Frey), and 2 brothers (John and Christian Frey). She was a member of Chambersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 4, in charge of Omar R. Martin and Preston Frey; interment in Chambersburg Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Gerber.- Esther, daughter of Hiram and Amelia (Sprunger) Baumgartner, was born in Berne, Ind., Apr. 17, 1913; died suddenly while visiting in Colorado, May 3, 1979; aged 66 y. On Aug. 23, 1936, she was married to Lester R. Gerber, who died on Mar. 7, 1977. Surviving are 2 daughters (Margery-Mrs. Ben Reschly, Edith-Mrs. Harold Miller), 2 sons (Larry and Kenyon), 10 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Rhoda-Mrs. Ellis Hirschy, Ella-Mrs. James McCullough). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Lawrence and Willard) and one sister (Mrs. Velma Kirchhofer). She was a member of Orrville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held. Interment in the Kidron Mennonite Cemetery.
Householter.- Martha, daughter of John and Emelia (Havenstein) Schrock, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Aug. 26, 1891; died at Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Eureka, Ill., Mar. 3, 1979; aged 87 y. On Jan. 15, 1939, she was married to Peter Householter, who died on Sept. 12, 1960. Surviving are 4 stepsons (Ray, Earl, Arthur, and Robert Householter), 2 stepdaughters (Elsie Watkins and Mildred Redenius), 20 grandchildren, 35 greatgrandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, one brother (Henry Schrock), and 2 sisters (Emma, and Amelia Unzicker). Three brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 6, in charge of Norman Yutzy; interment in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.
Kropf.- Nettie, daughter of Jonathan and Otilla (Martin) Miller, was born near Garden City, Mo., May 16, 1894; died at Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Eureka, Ill., Feb. 3, 1979; aged 84 y. On Dec. 30, 1915, she was married to Edward Kropf, who survives. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers. She was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 6; interment in Roanoke Church Cemetery.
Parker.- Elton E., son of Eiton and Prudence (Zeal) Parker, was born at Meridian, Idaho, Mar. 16, 1920; died of multiple sclerosis at Corvallis, Ore., Apr. 22, 1979; aged 59 y. On Apr. 1, 1938, he was married to Laura Mills, who survives. Also surviving is one sister (Mrs. Herb Boots). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Mary Jane Parker). He was a member of Albany Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Assum Funeral Home, Apr. 25, in charge of James Lapp; interment in Bethany Pioneer Cemetery, Silverton. Ore.
Rohrer.- Anna, daughter of Paul and Katie (Good) Sheeler, was born at Spring City, Pa., Feb. 26. 1916; died of cancer at her home in Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 4, 1979; aged 63 y. On June 27, 1942, she was married to Ivan J. Rohrer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Joyce-Mrs. Roger Kempfer), one son (Phillip), 3 grandsons, 4 sisters (Jennie Taylor, Kathryn Green, Lois Mack, and Miriam Oakes), and 2 brothers (Paul and James). She was a member of Park View Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Dayton Mennonite Church, Apr. 7, in charge of Herman Reitz, Ira E. Miller, and A. Don Augsburger; interment in Dayton Mennonite Cemetery.
Strauss.- Pearl (Hochstetler), was born in Marshall Co., Ind., Sept. 18, 1892; died at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind., Apr. 26, 1979; aged 86 y. On Mar. 16, 1916; she was married to Roy Strauss, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Lara-Mrs. Glen Hoderich, Joan-Mrs. Lawrence Walsh, Betty-Mrs. Mearl Weldy, and Jane-Mrs. Henry Gehman), one son (Lyle), 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Mabel Shaum), and one brother (Calvin Hochstetler). She was preceded in death by 2 daughters and 5 brothers. She was a member of Main Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 28, in charge of Howard Dunlap and Homer North; interment in Union Center Cemetery.
Wyse.- Ivan, son of William and Anna (Gerig) Wyse, was born at Wayland, Iowa, Dec. 4, 1903; died at the Henry County Health Center, May 4, 1979; aged 75 y. On Oct. 11, 1928, he was married to Ada Freyenberger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Miriam-Mrs. Joe Gowey and Verena McCrabb), 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mayme-Mrs. Levi Roth). He was preceded in death by one sister (Lydia Boshart) and one brother (John). He was a member of Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 7, in charge of Orie L. Roth and Robert Hartzler; interment in church cemetery.
Transcribed by: John Ingold, Indiana