Aeschliman, Enos, son of Theophillins and Fannie (Vonier) Aeschliman, was born in Archbold, Ohio, May 6, 1888; died of injuries received after being struck by an automobile, at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio, on Nov. 1, 1980; aged 92 y. On Mar. 19, 1912, he was married to Dora Neuhouser, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter (Marjory-Mrs. Ervin Nafziger), and 5 sons (Kenneth, Hyrthal, Galen, Bud, and Merle), 35 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, a brother (Ben), and 2 sisters (Mary Richer and Lucinda Richer). He was a member of the West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 4, in charge of Edward Diener and Henry Wyse; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Gingerich, Amos, son of John C. and Leah (Wagler) Gingerich, was born in Ont., Canada, Apr. 1918; died at his home at Dover, Del., on Nov. 8, 1980; aged 62 y. On Nov. 25, 1948, he was married to Sarah Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Raymond, John, Amos, Jr., Willis, and Timothy), 2 daughters (Leila and Elsie), 2 grandchildren, 7 brothers (Aaron, Ezra, John, Abe, Eli, Jake and Ben), and 4 sisters (Magdelena-Mrs. Amos Graber, Katherine-Mrs. Jonas Miller, Fannie Marie-Mrs. Henry Hostetler, and Anna Mae Gingerich). He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 13, in charge of Daniel V. Yoder and Jesse J. Yoder. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Grove, Verna, daughter of Abram W. and Mary (Reist) Mummau, was born on Dec. 29; died on Dec. 9, 1980; aged almost 86 y. She was married to Norman W. Grove, who preceded her. She is survived by a son (Lester) and a daughter (Charlotte-Mrs. Richard E. Miller), 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 12, in charge of Richard h. Frank and Walter L. keener; interment in church cemetery.

Transcriber's note: The obituary did not put the year she was born. The birth year would be 1894.

Hershey, John H., son of Clayton and Alice (Hottenstein) Hershey, was born on Dec. 8, 1909, in East Petersburg, Pa.; died at his home on Nov. 16, 1980; aged 70 y. He was married to Mary Landis, who died on May 18, 1961. On January 1, 1966, he was married to Blanche B. Brubaker, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (John L, James L., and David L.), and 5 grandchildren. He was a member of the East Petersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 19, in charge of H. Raymond Charles, John Shenk, and Donald Good; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Horst, Michael M., son of Samuel H. and Martha (Martin) Horst, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., May 20, 1911; died at Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 26, 1980; aged 69 y. He was married to Esther Eby, who survives. Also surviving are three sons (James, Joseph, and David), 3 grandchildren, 5 sisters (Mrs. Fanny R. Martin, Mrs. Elizabeth I. Shantz, Mrs. Martha E. Martin, Mrs. Lina R. Horst, and Mrs. Mary C. Eshelman), and one brother (Samuel). He was a member of the Black Oak Mennonite Church, where he served as pastor for 27 years. Funeral services were held at Black Oak on Nov. 29, in charge of Harold A. Lehman and Rodger Sipes; interment in Black Oak Cemetery.

Nisly, Albert, son of Enos and Della (Hostetler) Nisley, was born at Hutchinson, Kan., Dec. 7, 1896; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 10, 1980; aged 84 y. On July 8, 1917, he was married to Rachel Mast, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (William, Enos, Alvin, and Daniel), 3 daughters (Susie-Mrs. William Strubhar, Irene-Mrs. David Peachey, and Ruth), 2 sisters (Edith-Mrs. Jake Weirich and Anna Mae-Mrs. Clements Schrock), a brother (Eli), 28 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. A grandchild, a sister, and 2 brothers preceded him. He was a member of the Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 14, in charge of James Bender and Morris Swartzendruebr; interment in Upper Deer Creek Cemetery.

Sauder, Harvey M., son of Isaac and Mary Sauder, was born in East Earl Township, Pa., Aug. 7, 1896; died at Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 11, 1980; aged 84 y. On Oct. 4, 1917, he was married to Florence Sheaffer, who preceded him on Aug. 6, 1975. He is survived by a son (Harold S.), a daughter (Elva Mae-Mrs. Isaac S. Martin), 12 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 15, in charge of J. Elvin Martin and Elbert Lind; interment in Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery.

Slaubaugh, Mervin Dean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Slaubaugh, was born in North Dakota, on Mar. 27, 1941; died at Cottonwood, Ala., where he was being treated for leukemia, on Nov. 24, 1980; aged 39. On Oct. 10, 1964, he was married to Barbara Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Jennifer Sue and Rachel Joy), 2 sons (Sheldon and Matthew), his parents, 5 sisters (Delores-Mrs. Paul Erb, Corrine-Mrs. Robert Gingerich, Dorothy-Mrs. Roy Benjamin, Janice-Mrs. Mike Ryan, and Connie Wallace), and 2 brothers (Ernest and Delvin). He was ordained to the ministry on July 5, 1970 and served as pastor at Point of Pines Mennonite Church, International Falls, Minn., and as principal of the Christian School since its beginning in 1977. Memorial services were held at International Falls on Nov. 29, in charge of Ottis Yoder, Stanley Birky, and Glen Birky; interment at Wolford, N. D.

Steider, Emma (Saltzman), daughter of John B. and Barbara (Lauber) Saltzman, was born on July 23, 1900, near Shickley, Neb.; died on Dec. 9, 1980, following a stroke, aged 80 y. On Feb. 18, 1923, she was married to Lee Steider, who preceded her in 1978. She is survived by a daughter (Donna-Mrs. Dan Swartzendruber), 4 sons (Lowell, Kenneth, Delmar, and Leonard), 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and a sister (Elma Saltzman). She was preceded by a son, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 12, in charge of Lee Schlegel, Fred Reeb, and Leland Oswald; interment in the church cemetery.

Yoder, Dora (Troyer), daughter of Michael and Christiana (Gerber) Troyer, was born at Garden City, Mo., July 14, 1884; died of heart failure at Fountain View Nursing Home, Elkhart, Ind., Oct. 25, 1980; aged 96 y. On June 29, 1913, she was married to Samuel Y. Yoder, who died on June 18, 1931. She is survived by 4 sons (Paul, Lloyd, Mervin, and Milford), a daughter (Wilma-Mrs. Lewis Beachy), 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Ida-Mrs. Ralph Musselman). She was a member of the Clarence Center Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Oct. 29 at Goshen, Ind., and Clarence Center, N. Y., in charge of D. Edward Diener; interment in Good Cemetery, Clarence Center, N. Y.

Yoder, Mabel Irene, daughter of Silas and Salome (Hartzler) Yoder, was born at Hubbard, Ore., Sept. 18, 1918; died of cancer at Albany, Ore., Dec. 9, 1980; aged 62. She is survived by her mother (Lilly Yoder), a brother (Glen), and 3 sisters (Lora Marshall, Dorothy King, and Violet Hopkins). She was a member of the Albany Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 12, in charge of James M. Lapp; interment in Zion Mennonite Cemetery.

Zook, Edwin W., son of Simon and Anna Belle (Weaver) Zook, was born at West Grove, Pa., Feb. 21, 1961; died in an auto accident near Oxford in Lancaster County, Pa., Nov. 23, 1980; aged 19 y. He is survived by 3 sisters (Anna Grace-Mrs. Charles Moore, Geraldine-Mrs. James Snyder, Mary Jane-Mrs. Richard Conner),3 brothers (Raymond, Robert, and Carl), and paternal grandfather (Jacob K. Zook). He attended the Media Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 26, in charge of H. Wesley Boyer and D. Leroy Umble; interment in Hinkletown Mennonite Church Cemetery.

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Diffenbach, Estella, daughter of Eli and Annie (Weber) Wenzel, was born in Earl Twp., Pa., Aug. 27, 1897; died at Ronks, Pa., Dec. 1, 1980; aged 83 y. On May 17, 1917, she was married to Henry Z. Diffenbach, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Irvin D. Leaman and Esther-Mrs. Mervin Sauder), 2 sons (Roy W. and Abram W.), one brother (Harry Wenzel), and 2 sisters (Anna M. Gieb and Thelma Wenzel). She was preceded in death by one son (Henry Jr.). She was a member of Mellinger Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in charge of Paul G. Landis and Clair B. Eby; interment in Mellinger Cemetery.

Everson, Bruce Roy, son of Winston L. and Joanna (Heide) Everson, was born at Fort Dodge, Iowa, July 7, 1949; died as a result of a machinery accident at Cascade, Colo., Nov. 24, 1980; aged 31 y. On Aug. 2, 1969, he was married to Cheryl Yordy, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Aric), one daughter (Holly Ann), his mother, 3 brothers (Alan, Roger, and Keith), and one sister (Ruth Carter). He was a member of Beth-El Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 28, in charge of Willard Conrad; interment in Crystal Valley Cemetery, Manitou Springs, Colo.

Hostetler, Ira, son of Henry and Malinda (Beachy) Hochstetler, was born at Millersburg, Ohio, Nov. 18, 1896; died at Millersburg, Ohio, Dec. 19, 1980; aged 84 y. On June 15, 1922, he was married to Elsie Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Edna-Mrs. Earl Hoxworth), one son (Lyman), 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Anna-Mrs. Amos Yoder and Vesta Hostetler), and one brother (Jonas). He was a member of Berlin Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 22, in charge of David R. Clemens, Paul Hummel, and Les Cotsamire; interment in Berlin Mennonite Cemetery.

Transcriber's note: The spelling "Hostetler" and "Hochstetler" are used in the obituary. Not an error.

Layman, Lela Pauline, daughter of Henry and Amanda Diller, was born at Elida, Ohio, Dec. 8, 1894; died of cancer at Fairview, Mich., Dec. 11, 1980; aged 86 y. On Feb. 17, 1915, she was married to Emory Layman, who died on Nov. 11, 1973. Surviving are 4 sons (Edwin, Oliver, Ernest, and Carl), 3 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. John Yoder, Mary Alice-Mrs. Ellsworth Handrich, and Grace-Mrs. Robert Handrich), 26 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one brother (Vernon Diller), and one sister (Mrs. Lois Scott). She was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 15, in charge of Virgil Hershberger and Levi Troyer; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Myers, Bertha, daughter of Solomon and Mary (Shriner) Walmer, was born at Middlebury, Ind., Oct. 4, 1899; died in Elkhart, Ind., Dec. 15, 1980; aged 81 y. On Oct. 17, 1931, she was married to Lloyd Myers, who died in 1971. Surviving are one son (Dennis), 2 grandchildren, and one sister (Cora Walmer). She was a member of Olive Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 17, in charge of J. C. Wenger and Jason Martin; interment in Olive Cemetery.

Rodgers, Helena Kathryn, daughter of Adolph and Minnie (Schneider) Groneman, was born at Hesston, Kan., Nov. 19, 1892; died at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kan., Dec. 17, 1980; aged 88 y. On Sept. 14, 1922, she was married to Joseph S. Rodgers, who died in 1930. Surviving are one son (Lloyd Rodgers), 5 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Whitestone Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 20, in charge of Paul Brunner and Milo Kauffman; interment in East Lawn Cemetery.

Stutzman, Wes, son of John H. and Katie (Erb) Stutzman, was born near Milford, Neb., Sept. 22, 1898; died on Dec. 13, 1980; aged 82 y. On Aug. 29, 1918, he was married to Ida Kennell, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Cleve Stutzman, Jena-Mrs. Ervin Stutzman and Veryl-Mrs. Dennis Stutzman), 21 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Pete and Bert), and 2 sisters (Ella Kremer and Ida-Mrs. Sterling Stauffer). He was a member of Beth-El Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Bob McKelvey and Charles F. Gary; interment in Blue Mound Cemetery, Milford, Neb.

Sweigart, Clara, daughter of Samuel and Mary Worrell, was born at Lumberton, N. J., Nov. 10, 1895; died of acute leukemia at Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 18, 1980; aged 85 y. On Apr. 15, 1922, she was married to Richard C. Swiegart, who died in 19872. Surviving are 2 sons (Richard S. and Charles B.), 2 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Raymond Schreiner and Alma-Mrs. Gordon Nice), 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Anna Demeter). She was a member of Plains Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Lakjer Funeral Home on Dec. 22 in charge of Gerald C. Studer; interment in Whitemarsh Cemetery, Prospectville, Pa.

Yoder, Nettie, daughter of Christian and Helena (Swartzendruber) Gingerich, was born at Wellman, Iowa, Jan. 17, 1894; died at Pleasantview Home, Kalona, Iowa, Dec. 15, 1980; aged 86 y. On Feb. 18, 1917, she was married to Dave G. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Edith-Mrs. Daniel Kauffman), 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mary Ann-Mrs. Andrew Yoder). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Elaine-Mrs. Milford Weaver), and 6 brothers. She was a member of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 17, in charge of Dean Swartzendruber and Robert K. Yoder; interment in Sharon Hill Cemetery.

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Birkey, Simon A., son of John E. and Lena (Oyer) Birkey, was born T Dewey, Ill., Mar. 24, 1910; died of a heart attack at Rockwell City, Iowa, Dec. 22, 1980; aged 70 y. On June 24, 1933, he was married to Erma Danner, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Earl, Don, Marvin, and Jerry), 8 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 6 brothers (Clarence, John, Elmer, Sam, Jake and Joe), and 5 sisters (Alvina, Elsie, Pearl, Anna Mae, and Pauline). He was a member of Manson Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Dec. 26, in charge of Irvin Nussbaum; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Freed, Joseph H., son of Joseph I. and Susan (Hackman) Freed, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Aug. 2, 1913; died of cancer at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa. Dec. 22, 1980; aged 67 y. On Sept. 24, 1932, he was married to Matilda Godshall, who survives. Also surviving are 4 children (Doris G. Greed, Merrill G., Jean G.-Mrs. Earl Clemmer, and Nancy G.-Mrs. Alvin Alderfer), 10 grandchildren, one brother (Jacob H.), and one sister (Lydia-Mrs. Allen H. Freed). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 27, in charge of Earl Anders, Jr., Floyd Hackman, and Curtis Bergey; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Litwiller, Louisa, daughter of Joseph S. and Veronica (Roth) Hieser, was born in Elm Grove Twp., Ill., Sept. 22, 1888; died at Pekin Memorial Hospital Pekin, Ill., Dec. 30, 1980; aged 92 y. On Jan. 27, 1949, she was married to Thomas Litwiller, who died on Dec. 26, 1962. Surviving are one stepson (Joseph R.), 2 step-grandchildren, and 7 step-great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was a member of First Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Jan. 2, in charge of James Detweiler and Melvin Friesen; interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Martin, Elmer Christian, son of Jacob and Sarah (Begly) Martin, was born at Wooster, Ohio, Dec. 12, 1902; died at Brenn-Field Nursing Center, Orrville, Ohio, Dec. 5, 1980; aged 77 y. On Sept. 6, 1930, he was married to Edna Rafeld, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Ellis and Keith), 2 daughters (Eleanor-Mrs. Nathan Lehman and Sue Martin), one brother (John), and one sister (Ida-Mrs. Warren Kidd). A daughter (Annabel) died in infancy. He was a member of Martins Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Dec. 8, in charge of Wayne King and Carl Good; interment in Martins Church Cemetery.

Martin, Laban H., son of Michael W. and Frances (Horst) Martin, was born in Washington Co., Md., Nov. 18, 1896; drowned while fishing near Sandy Hook, Md.; aged 83 y. He was married to Clara E. Risser, who died in 1969. He is survived by his second wife (Edna M. Diller Weber Martin), 4 daughters (Mrs. Evelyn Martin, Leona-Mrs. Lloyd Eby, Gladys-Mrs. Harry Myers, Martha-Mrs. Noah Horst), one son (Arthur R.), 26 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, 2 stepdaughters, one foster son, step grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Lydia Martin). He was a member of Reiffs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held; interment in the church cemetery.

Miller, Malvin P., son of Peter J. and Malinda (Miller) Miller, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Mar. 3, 1899; died at Greencroft Nursing Center on Dec. 20, 1980; aged 81 y. On Dec. 25, 1921, he was married to Anna Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Ruth Pauline-Mrs. Richard Yordy, Mary Jean-Mrs. Francis Schrock and Mrs. Eloise Bontrager), 2 sons (Daniel W. and Darroll D.), 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Ida Mast). He was ordained as a minister. Funeral services were held at the Forks Mennonite church on Dec. 24, in charge of John J. Yoder, J. C. Wenger, and Richard Yordy; interment in the Yoder Cemetery.

Ringenberg, Jake B., son of Jacob and Phoebe (Sutter) Ringenberg, was born at Tiskilwa, Ill., Dec. 2, 1887; died at Perry Memorial Hospital, Princeton, Ill., Dec. 19, 1980; aged 93 y. On Feb. 4, 1915, he was married to Olive Stauffer, who died in 1971. Also surviving are one son (Richard F.), and 3 sisters (Hilda Ringenberg, Marjorie-Mrs. Ed Smith, and Alta-Mrs. Orie Bachman). He was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Mardell and Doris), 5 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a member of Willow Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 21, in charge of Don Heiser; interment in Willow Springs Cemetery.

Rinkenberger, Elsie May, daughter of Joseph and Caroline (Greiner) Householder, was born at Fairbury, Ill., June 5, 1894; died at Mesa Lutheran Hospital, Mesa, Ariz., Dec. 15, 1980; aged 86 y. On Oct. 13, 1924, she was married to Herman Rinkenberger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Jack), and one sister (Minnie-Mrs. Clarence Rinkenberger). She was preceded in death by one son (Dale), 4 sisters, and 2 brothers. She was a member of Willow Springs Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Dec. 20.

Roth, Emma R., daughter of Joseph and Anna (Roth) Reschley, was born at Wayland, Iowa, Oct. 3, 1888; died at park View Home, Wayland, Iowa, Dec. 26, 1980; aged 92 y. On Dec. 29, 1909, she was married to Chris E. Roth, who died on Nov. 13, 1955. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mabel Conrad, Edith Roth, Ethel-Mrs. Marvin Widmer, and Marguerite-Mrs. John Dare), 9 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, 3 brothers (Ervin, John, and Henry Reschly) and one sister (Eva Boese).She was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 29, in charge of Oliver Yutzy and Paul Goossen; interment in Bethel Cemetery.

Yoder, Amos D., son of Daniel M. and Lucinda (Weaver) Yoder, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio., Dec. 12, 1900; died at Millersburg, Ohio, Nov. 5, 1980; aged 79y. On Dec. 12, 1938, he was married to Orpha Crilow, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Stanley E., Donald D., and Daryl W.), 3 daughters (Mary Esther-Mrs. Roscoe Weaver, Betty L-Mrs. Jerry Mullet, and Edna R.-Mrs. Wesley Mast), 10 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Malinda-Mrs. Noah Bontrager and Emma-Mrs. Ben Yoder). He was preceded in death by one son. He was a member of Martin's Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 7, in charge of Harold Grant Stoltzfus and Roman D. Stutzman; interment in Martin's Creek Cemetery.

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Beachy, Wilma E., daughter of Samuel and Dora (Troyer) Yoder, was born at St. Charles, La., Oct. 25, 1918; died at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 26, 1980; aged 61 y. On Oct. 6, 1940, she was married to Lewis L. Beachy, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Elaine-Mrs. Russell Yoder and Laura-Mrs. Robert Carr), 2 grandchildren, and 4 brothers (Paul, Lloyd, Mervin, and Milford Yoder). She was a member of Ashton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 29, in charge of Ken Nauman; interment in Palms Memorial Park.

Byler, Clarence T., son of Rudy and Mary (Miller) Byler, was born in Hartville, Ohio, Aug. 21, 1911; died on Jan. 5, 1981; aged 69 y. He was married to Elizabeth Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Verbie-Mrs. Lloyd Miller, Leora-Mrs. Ervin Lehman, Leona-Mrs. Oris Miller, Esther-Mrs. Levi Hochstetler, and Niva Jean-Mrs. Levi Miller), one son (Rudy), 23 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on Jan. 8, in charge of Frank Dutcher; interment in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Garber, Daniel A., son of Amos N. and Fannie (Yutzy) Garber, was born near Mt. Hope, Ohio, Feb. 22, 1911; died on Dec. 23, 1980; aged 69 y. On Dec. 12, 1932, he was married to Elizabeth Zook, who died on Aug. 18, 1976. Surviving are 2 sons (John and Amos), 2 daughters (Fannie and Esther Kandel), 14 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Christ, Urie, Raymond, and Leroy), and one sister (Mary-Mrs. Jessie Miller). He was a member of Longenecker Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 27, in charge of Albert C. Slabach; interment in the church cemetery.

Hess, Amos H., son of Jonas and Emma (Good) Hess, was born in Providence Twp., Pa., Nov. 2, 1895; died at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 3, 1981; aged 85 y. Surviving are 6 daughters (Anna Ruth, Ida M.-Mrs. Louis Hostetler, Mary Catherine-Mrs. Mervin Good, Suie Mae---Mrs. Charles Hammer, Grace E.-Mrs. Melvin Groff, and Helen M.-Mrs. Gene Craul), 3 sons (Walter E., David B., and W. Melvin), 24 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Ida M. Hess). He was a member of East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Gundel Funeral Home on Jan. 7 , in charge of Ralph Ginder and James R. Hess; interment in Byerland Mennonite Cemetery.

Hooley, Pauline, daughter of Harry D. and Edith (Wiler) Miller, was born at Lagrange County, Ind., July 6, 1911; died at South Bend (Ind.) Memorial Hospital on Dec. 22, 1980; aged 69 y. On May 24, 1936, she was married to Orvin H. Hooley, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Linda-Mrs. Wendell Hochstetler and Mary Beth-Mrs. Ben Engle), 4 sons (David, John, William, and Joe), 20 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 3 sisters (Freda-Mrs. Maynard Atwater, Lucille-Mrs. Perry J. Miller, and Mrs. Kathleen Zook). She was a member of Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 26; in charge of Harvey Chupp and Samuel Troyer; interment in Shore Cemetery.

Knechtel, Wilson H., son of Russell and Arletha (Yancey) Knechtel, was born at Lowville, New York, June 23, 1933; died of cancer at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse, New York, Oct. 28, 1980; aged 47 y. On July 21, 1956, he was married to Adeline Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Janelle-Mrs. Brent Lehman, Jeanette, Jolene, and Joanne), 2 sons (William and Wayne), one granddaughter, and 2 sisters (Angeline-Mrs. Gerald Zehr and Fern-Mrs. Curtis Yoder). He was preceded in death by one daughter, one brother and one sister. He was a member of Woodville Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Nov. 1, in charge of Andrew Gingerich and Loren Widrick; interment in the church cemetery.

Kremer, Gerald, son of Lee and Gertrude (Schweitzer) Kremer, was born at Beaver Crossing, Neb., Apr. 23, 1917; died at the Henry County Health Center, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Dec. 5, 1980; aged 63 y. On Mar. 4, 1938, he was married to Myrtle Erb, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, 4 sons (Claude, Time, Jack and Eugene), 10 grandchildren, one brother (Robert), and one sister (Mrs. Edith Alschswede). He was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 8, in charge of John Abraham and Oliver Yutzy; interment in White Oak Cemetery.

Kurtz, Ellis D., son of Martin D. and Anna Mary (Denlinger) Kurtz, was born in Leacock Twp., Pa., Mar. 10, 1909; died of a heart attack on Nov. 5, 1980; aged 71 y. On Oct. 16, 1934, he was married to Mildred Shelley, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd M. and Marvin S.), and 2 grandsons. He was a member of Hershey Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 9, in charge of Clair J. Hershey and Lonnie D. Sellers; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Lehman, Noah D., son of Daniel J. and Kathryn (Zuercher) Lehman, was born in Orrville, Ohio, Sept. 6, 1904; died Oct. 25, 1980; aged 76 y. On Feb. 24, 1938, he was married to Alda E. Steiner, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Kathryn Good and Rachel Brunk), 3 sons (Mark N., Timothy N., and Luke N. Lehman), 13 grandchildren, one sister (Sylvia Lehman), and 2 bothers (Amos and Elmer Lehman). He was a member of Weavers Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Weavers Mennonite church on Oct. 27, in charge of James Stauffer; interment in the church cemetery.

Mann, Anna Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Weaver, was born in Harrison Twp., Ind., Dec. 11, 1904; died at Elkhart, Ind., Dec. 28, 1980; aged 76 y. On Oct. 26, 1924, she was married to Merele* L. Buzzard, who died on Jan. 8, 1968. On Oct. 2, 1971, she was married to William H. Mann, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Audrea-Mrs. Walter Modjeska, Phyllis-Mrs. David Johns, Geraldine-Mrs. Carl Hunsberger, and Cheryl-Mrs. Darrell Schwartz), 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one stepdaughter (Phyllis-Mrs. Maynard Weaver), 2 stepsons (Richard and David* Mann), 10 step grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mrs. Ida Ramer and Mrs. Lydia Martin). She was a member of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 2, in charge of Philip Bedsworth and Dorsa J. Mishler; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.
*[Name is Mearl - see GH Feb. 27, 1968 - Stepsons are Richard and Donald - Corrections by Mona Mann]

Mook, Rawleigh A., son of David and Barbara (Shoemaker) Mook, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Aug. 29, 1903; died of cancer at Rockingham Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 5, 1980; aged 77 y. On June 8, 1935, he was married to Ruth Simon, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Harold, Charles, Larry, Lester, Ralph, and Lonnie), 6 daughters (Eva Shifflet, Katherine Bridges, Wilma Mitchel, Janie Mook, Evelyn Armentrought, and Mary Dove), and one brother (Jess Mook). He was a member of Mathias Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Grandle Funeral Home, Broadway, Va., Dec. 8, in charge of Harley D. Good and Linden M. Wenger; interment in Rest Haven Memorial Garden, Harrisonburg, Va.

Moyer, Christine C., daughter of David and Elizabeth (Clymer) Moyer, was born in Hilltown Twp., Pa., Nov. 15, 1899; died at Souderton, Pa., Dec. 30, 1980; aged 81 y. Surviving is one brother (William H. Moyer), and one sister (L. Grace Horn). She was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Hoe, Souderton, Pa., Jan. 3, in charge of Paul Glanzer, Sheldon W. Burkhalter and Mark M. Derstine; interment in the Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.

Oberholzer, Vallie, daughter of Joseph and Rachel (Shank) Barkdoll, was born in Washington Co., Md., Aug. 30, 1897; died in Washington Co. Hospital, Hagerstown, Md., Jan. 3, 1981; aged 83 y. On Mar. 13, 1916, she was married to Aaron Oberholzer, who died on Sept. 27, 1965. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wilmer and Raymond), 4 daughters (Vada Hensey, Josephine Grove, Inez Culp and Rachel Horst), 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Cedar Grove Mennonite Church on Jan. 6, in charge of Nelson L. Martin; interment in Cedar Grove Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Quick, Effie Mae, daughter of Sidney Albert and Minnie (Truslow) Quick, was born in Lovingston, Va., Apr. 29, 1896; died in a home fire on Jan. 4, 1981; aged 84 y. She is survived by 2 brothers (French and Charles) and 3 sisters (Hallie-Mrs. Odie Henederson, Lillian-Mrs. Lewis Pugh, and Flossie-Mrs. John Small). She was a member of Mountain View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held in Etter Funeral Home chapel on Jan. 8 by Roy D. Kiser; interment in Mountain View Cemetery.

Shantz, Florence, daughter of Wendell S. and Mary Ann Shantz, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Mar. 16, 1892; died at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 17, 1980; aged 88 y. She was the last surviving member of her family. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers (David Manassah, and Jeremiah), and 2 sisters (Veronica and Salina). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 10, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in Shantz Mennonite Cemetery.

Stauffler, Floyd O., son of John B. and Sophia (Eicher) Stauffer, was born in Milford, Neb., Sept. 29, 1904; died at Seward Neb., Dec. 27, 1980; aged 76 y. On Nov. 25, 1926, he was married to Meriel Stutzman, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Morris, Thurlowe, and Tim), 2 daughters (Wanetta-Mrs. Charles Stabenow and Shirley-Mrs. Brian Utter), one foster daughter (Laura Henley Kline), 19 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, one brother (Sterling), and one sister (Goldie). He was preceded in death by one foster daughter (Della Henley Burkey). He was a member of Bellwood Mennonite Church, where funeral service were held on Dec. 29, in charge of Herbert L. Yoder and Morris Stauffer; interment in Blue Mound Cemetery.

Strength, Lillie Mae, died at Century Memorial Hospital, Century, Fla., Dec. 14, 1980; aged 72 y. Surviving are 3 sons (Bernard, Harold and Ray). She was a member of Byrnville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel on Dec. 18, in charge of Joseph Horst, Paul Dagen, and Richard Kling.

Troyer, Sharon Kay, daughter of Lyle K. and Edna (Schmucker) Troyer, was born at Wauseon, Ohio, Feb. 23, 1976; died in a car-truck accident at Napoleon, Ohio, Dec. 29, 1980; aged 4 y. Surviving are her parents, one brother (Mark), paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Lotus Troyer), maternal grandmother (Mrs. Arline Schmucker), and maternal great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. John Sommers). Funeral services were held at Zion Mennonite Church, Archbold, Ohio, Jan. 2, in charge of Ellis B. Croyle; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Weber, Katie G., daughter of Henry M. and Annie L. (Good) Weber, was born on July 10, 1904; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Dec. 27, 1980; aged 76 y. Surviving are one brother (Martin G.) and 3 sisters (Elizabeth G., Ruth G.-Mrs. Bartram M. Leaman, and Mrs. Margaret G. Shirk). She was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 30, in charge of Wilmer Leaman, Ben Brubacher, and Luke L. Horst; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Yoder, Mose J., son of John B. and Sarah (Coblentz) Yoder, was born at Mark Center, Ohio, Jan. 5, 1923; died of a heat attack at University Hospital Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 18, 1890; aged 57 y. On Dec. 20, 1953, he was married to Wilma Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Regina and Candy), one son (Jeffrey), 6 brothers (John H., Menno Lloyd, Howard, Lester, and Freeman), 4 sisters (Mrs. Mary Yoder, Mrs. Erma Hostetler, Mrs. Sarah Troyer, and Edna Yoder). He was a member of Sharon Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Sharon Mennonite Church on Dec. 21, in charge of Wilmer Hartman; interment in the Sharon Mennonite Church cemetery.

Yoder, Ruth Irene, daughter of Charles D. and Mary Catherine Breneman, was born on Jan. 23, 1896; died at Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Jan. 6, 1981; aged 84 y. On Feb. 26, 1930, she was married to Glenn W. Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Richard J. Yoder)13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Naomi-Mrs. Henry Ross). She was preceded in death by one son (Charles), 3 brothers (Christian B., Alvin M., and George A.), and one sister (Lillie Steiner). She was a charter member of Orrville Mennonite Church.

Zook, Henry Allen, son of Allen and Leah M. (Yoder) Zook, was born in Iowa Co., Iowa, Feb. 1, 1920; died at Lakewood, Colo., Dec. 6, 1980; aged 60 y. On Oct. 24, 1941, he was married to Martha Eshleman Garber, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Joseph Allen), one daughter (Rita M-Mrs. Robert Watkins), 5 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, one brother (Floyd) and 2 sisters (Velma-Mrs. Neil Bender and Elsie Zook). He was a member of Glennon Heights Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Woods Memorial Chapel on Dec. 10, in charge of Paul Mininger; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.