Beachy.- Emma daughter of Joseph and Martha (Yoder) Miller, was born in Pembroke, N.Y., June 19, 1927, died of cancer at Buffalo, N.Y., Feb. 1, 1981; aged 53 y. On Nov. 26, 1946, she was married to Alvin Beachy, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Norman, Gerald, and Kenneth), 5 daughters (Lois, Miriam, Patricia, Marjorie, and Joyce), and 10 grandchildren. She was a member of Alden Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 4, in charge of Titus Kauffman; interment in Alden Union Cemetery.

Birky.- Samuel, son of Jacob D. and Emma (Martin) Birky, was born at Beemer, Neb., Apr. 24, 1900; died of apparent heart attack at Kouts, Ind., Apr. 4, 1981; aged nearly 81 y. On Mar. 10, 1934, he was married to Geneva Kauffman, who survives. Also surviving is one son (Marion), a daughter (Darlene-Mrs. John Maxwell), 2 sisters (Mrs. Emma Good and Mrs. Mary Good), 4 brothers (Jonas, Jake, Emanuel, and Emory), 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 7, in charge of John F. Murray and Samuel S. Miller; interment in church cemetery.

Burkholder.- Elmer, son of Joseph and Adeline (Lauber) Burkholder, was born at Tofield, Alta., Jan. 14, 1920; died of a cardiac arrest at Edmonton, Alta., Apr. 8, 1981; aged 61 y. On June 27, 1946, he was married to Verda Stauffer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Viola-Mrs. Avcry Sewart and Ethel), one son, 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 11, in charge of Carl Hansen, Paul Voegtlin, and Max Selbrekkan; interment in Salem Church Cemetery.

Byer.- Mary, daughter of Charles B. and Anna Mae (Histand) Byer, was born in Columbia, Pa., Oct. 6, 1911; died at Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital on Jan. 30, 1981; aged 69 y. Surviving are one sister (Martha H.-Mrs. Roy Wissler) and one brother (John L. Byer). She was a member of Tampa Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Mount Joy Mennonite Church on Feb. 3, in charge of James M. Shank, Earl M. Wert, John S. Hiestand, Shawley Wehibe, and Daniel Sensenig; interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.

Fretz.- Clara Leona Elizabeth, daughter of Melvin and Laura (Micheal) Baker, was born at Stephensville, Ont., Oct. 13, 1906; died at Fairview Home, Cambridge, Ont., Apr. 2, 1981; aged 74 y. On Aug. 27, 1938, she was married to Fred Fretz, who died on Mar. 21, 1979. Surviving are 3 children (Ernie, Bruce, and Bette-Mrs. Guy VanEe), 7 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Mrs. Ella Neurauter, Mrs. Violet Huber, Gladys-Mrs. Emmanuel Hoffman, and Mrs. Ethel Becker), and one son (Arthur). Funeral services were held at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on Apr. 5, in charge of Richard Yordy; interment in the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Garber.- Matilda, daughter of Peter and Lena (Schrock) Wagner, was born on Dec. 19, 1890; died on Apr. 6, 1981; aged 90 y. On Feb. 1, 1912, she was married to Henry J. Garber, who died on Aug. 29, 1961. Surviving are one son (Lester), 2 daughters (Irma-Mrs. Dale Noe and Mildred-Mrs. John Friesen), and 18 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 7, in charge of Robert Harnish; interment in Roanoke Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Good.- H. Elmer, son of Monroe G. and Lizzie (Horning) Good, was born on Aug. 12, 1897; died on Apr. 2, 1981; aged 83 y. He was married to Catherine Bender, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Lena-Mrs. Israel Y. Clark, Elizabeth-Mrs. Paul Freeman, Irvine M., Roy E., and Carl A.), 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Isaac H. and Paul S.). He was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 6, in charge of Luke A. Hurst and George W. Henry; interment in the Union Cemetery.

Lauber.- Henry W., son of Christian and Pheobe (Stauffer) Lauber, was born at Shickley, Neb., Feb. 26, 1907; died at Anthony's Central Hospital, Denver, Colo., following a massive heart attack on Apr. 3, 1981; aged 74 y. On Jan. 28, 1937, he was married to Fern Troyer, who preceded him on Aug. 3, 1978. Surviving are 5 daughters (Nelda-Mrs. Ronald Moore, Carolyn-Mrs. Wendell Mosier, LaRayne-Mrs. James Seigman, Shirley-Mrs. Dennis Ulrich, and Lois-Mrs. Glenn Zook), one son (John Henry), 16 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Elmer C. and Melvin U.). One son (Philip) preceded him on November 2, 1980, and one brother and one sister. He was a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, Shickley, Neb., where funeral services were held on Apr. 7; interment in the church cemetery.

Lehman.- Linnie V., daughter of Jonathan and Annie (Blough) Eash, was born in Somerset County, Pa., Mar. 29, 1907; died of a heart attack at Lee Hospital, Johnstown, Pa., Apr. 6, 1981; aged 74 y. In 1927 she was married to John T. Lehman, who died on Apr. 25, 1957. In 1968 she was married to Daniel Lehman, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Boyd E., Wayne, Glenn, and John), 2 stepchildren (Arlene-Mrs. Ralph Smith and William), 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers (Clarence, Leroy, Dorsey, Elam, and Paul), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Beulah Hershberger and Mrs. Thelma Thomas). She was predeceased by 2 brothers (Vernon Roy and Harry W.). She was a member of the Stahl Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 10, in charge of Curtis D. Godshall, Sanford G. Shetler, and W. B. Ruddock; interment in church cemetery.

Palmer.- Violet, daughter of James and Lulu (Bergia) Kiesewetter, was born at Peoria, Ill., Sept. 14, 1904; died at Methodist Hospital, Peoria, Ill., Apr. 9, 1981; aged 76 y. On Mar. 16, 1921, she was married to James S. Palmer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Netress-Mrs. Harry McMullen and Betty-Mrs. Rudy Snyder), 2 sons (James R. and Frank W.), 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and one stepsister. She was preceded in death by one son, 2 sisters, and one grandson. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 13, in charge of James Detweiler; interment in Fon du Lac Cemetery.

Peachey.- Mattie A., daughter of Joseph K. and Barbara (King) Yoder, was born at Reedsville, Pa., June 16, 1900; died of heart failure at Huntingdon, Pa., Apr. 8, 1981, aged 80 y. On Feb. 9, 1914, she was married to Crist Y. Peachey, who died on Sept. 16, 1969. Surviving are 2 sons (Mervin J. and Crist D.), 2 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. A. Herbert King and Carrie-Mrs. J. Mark King), 3 brothers (David K., Joseph H., and John W.), 20 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Two infants preceded her in death. She was a member of the Allensville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 10, in charge of Paul Bender, Timothy Peachey, Raymond Peachey, and J. Elrose Hartzler; interment in church cemetery.

Ricker.- Cora K., daughter of Aaron N. and Barbara (Koch) Freed, was born at Fricks, Pa., Nov. 9, 1890; died at Chestnut Hill, Philadephia, Pa., Feb. 23, 1981; aged 90 y. On June 25, 1914, she was marrried to Harry H. Ricker, Sr., who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Nelson F. and Harry H. II) and 2 daughters (Julia Wood and Barbara R.). She was a member of Line Lexington Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 25, in charge of Kenneth Seitz and Arthur Ruth; interment in Line Lexington Mennonite Cemetery.

Stoltzfus.- Anna Mary, daughter of Isaac L. and Katie (Stuckey) King, was born at Atglen, Pa., Nov. 7, 1891; died at her home at Atglen, Pa., Feb. 26, 1981; aged 89 y. On Dec. 18, 1919, she was married to Samuel N. Stoltzfus, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons and daughters (Kathryn-Mrs. Henry Redcay, Raymond, Herman, Alma, Mary, John, and Melvin), 30 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers (Simon, Joseph, Isaac, Valentine, and Reuben), and 3 sisters (Martha King, Mrs. Priscilla Glick, and Ella-Mrs. Ira Mast). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Ruthella). She was a member of Millwood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 2, in charge of Frank Menkin, Reuben Stoltzfus, and Noah Hershey; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Troyer.- Eli E., son of Emanuel and Anna (Hershberger) Troyer, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, May 19, 1904; died after an extended illness and complications at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Mar. 28, 1981; aged 76 y. On Jan. 8, 1934, he was married to Fannie Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Vernon, Levi, and Paul) one daughter (Anna Mae Griffin), 2 brothers (John and Alvin), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Lovina Wengerd, Mrs. Malinda Yoder, Mrs. Susie Wengerd and Barbara). She was a member of the Hartville Mennonite Church, Hartville, Ohio, where funeral services were held on Apr. 1, in charge of Richard F. Ross; interment in church cemetery.

Weaver.- Ulysses Grant, son of Levi and Emma (Weaver) Weaver, was born at Johnstown, Pa., May 23, 1899; died of a stroke at Sarasota, Fla,, Apr. 10, 1981; aged 81 y. In June 1928, he was married to Edith Blough, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Herbert G.), one daughter (Virginia-Mrs. Keith Esch), 9 grandchildren, and one brother (Algie). He was a member of the Bayshore Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held at Toale Brothers Colonial Chapel, Sarasota, Fla., Apr. 11, in charge of Paul R. Yoder, Sr., followed by a funeral services at the Weaver Mennonite Church, Johnstown, Pa., Apr. 13, in charge of Sanford Shetler; interment in Richland Twp., Cemetery.

Wogomon.- Berdean P., daughter of Ralph L. and Viola (Hoover) Metzler, was born at Goshen, Ind., June 17, 1919; died of cancer at Goshen, Ind., Apr. 8, 1981; aged 61 y. On Nov. 25, 1937, she was married to Walter Wogomon, who survives. Also surviving are one son (James R.), and one daughter (Connie-Mrs. Michael McGowen), 5 grandchildren, her mother, and 2 sisters (Rosealene-Mrs. William Long and Norma-Mrs. Ramon Pfeiffer). She was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 11, in charge of Arnold C. Roth; interment in Violett Cemetery.

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Bergey.- Harry M., son of Franklin and Mary (Moyer) Bergey, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Feb. 1, 1894; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Apr. 14, 1981; aged 87 y. On Feb. 1, 1917, he was married to Katie G. Hagey, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Naomi-Mrs. William Henry Walter, Beulah-Mrs. William Sheaffer, and Rhoda-Mrs. Girard Nissley), 2 sons (Walton and Franklin Bergey), 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Marietta-Mrs. Wilmer Souder). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Sara Nyce), 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 18, in charge of Floyd Hackman, Paul Glanzer, and Leroy Godshall; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Burkholder.- Gerald Paul, son of J. Lawrence and Harriet (Lapp) Burkholder, was born at Princeton, N.J., Jan. 17, 1955; died of cystic fibrosis at Elkhart, Ind., Apr. 19, 1981; aged 26 y. Surviving are his parents, 2 sisters (Myrna Burkholder and Janet-Mrs. Lauren Friesen), and one brother (John Howard Burkholder). He was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 21, in charge of Arnold C. Roth and John H. Mosemann; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.

Custer.- Charles F., was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Sept. 5, 1899; died at his home in Schellsburg, Pa., Feb. 26, 1981; aged 81 y. He was married to Rosie Felix, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Mrs. Grace Smith, Mrs. Loretta Nunemaker, and Mrs. Shelvy Cessna), 3 sons (Ralph W., Ronald J., and Douglas C.), 8 grandchildren, and 2 brothers. He was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held Feb. 28, in charge of Charles Shetler; interment in Hull Cemetery, New Paris, Pa.

Fisher.- Louanna Elizabeth, daughter of Dan and Minnie (Tonne) Hunsberger, was born at Peabody, Kan., Nov. 2, 1907; died at Princeton, Ill., Apr. 17, 1981; aged 73 y. On June 22, 1926, she was married to Henry C. Fisher, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Rosella-Mrs. Milton Suter, Gloria-Mrs. Lester Eigsti, Anna-Mrs. Charles Roadhouse, Henrietta-Mrs. Carrol Wilcoxson, and Eleanor-Mrs. James Hackerott), 28 grandchildren. 11 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Louise). She was preceded in death by one sister (Elsie-Mrs. Dan Bohlen) and one brother. She was a member of Willow Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 20, in charge of Don Heiser; interment in Willow Springs Cemetery.

Gingerich.- Shelby Rae, infant daughter of Charles and Sheryl (Freeman) Gingerich, was born in Portland, Ore.; Apr. 18, 1981; died at Portland, Ore., Apr. 20, 1981; aged 2 d. Surviving are her parents, the maternal grandparents (Clarence and Helen Freeman), and paternal grandparents (Vernon and Dorothy Gingerich). A graveside service was held at Zion Mennonite Cemetery, Apr. 22.

Lantz.- John Ray, son of Michael and Mary (Schultz) Lantz, was born at Stuttgart, Ark., Feb. 3, 1910; died at his home at Archhold, Ohio, Apr. 21, 1981; aged 71 y. On Dec. 17, 1933, he was married to Dorothy King, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Marvin and Charles), 2 daughters (Velda-Mrs. Lowell Becker and Marilyn-Mrs. Wayne Short), 3 brothers (Dan, Chauncey, and William), and 3 sisters (Ella-Mrs. Raymond Sommers, Rosa-Mrs. Hiram Mininger, and Ida Lantz). He was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 24, in charge of Charles Gautsche and Dale Wyse; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Litwiller.- Joseph R., son of Thomas and Ella (Heiser) Litwiller, was born at Tremont, Ill., Aug. 16, 1903; died at Pekin Memorial Hospital, Apr. 18, 1981; aged 78 y. On June 8, 1926, he was married to Malinda Culp, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Nelda-Mrs. Eldo Buller and Arlene-Mrs. Clifford Kauffman), and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son and one half sister. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 21, in charge of James Detweiler and George Unger; interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Longenecker.- Victor B., son of Ephraim and Ellen (Brubaker) Longenecker, was born at Elizabethtown, Pa., July 27, 1900; died at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa., Apr. 4, 1981; aged 80 y. He was married to Mary Strickler, who died Jan. 8, 1977. Surviving are 2 daughters (Dorothy S. Wetzel and Alma L. Shank), one son (Marlin R. Longenecker), one foster son (Harry G. Dyer), and 2 sisters (Eva Kaylor and Ada Grove). Funeral services were held at Elizabethtown Mennonite Cliurch on Apr. 7, in charge of Richard H. Frank and Walter L. Keener; interment in Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.

Nyce.- Jacob F., son of Jacob M. and Katherine (Frederick) Nyce, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Jan. 24, 1902; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Apr. 19, 1981; aged 79 y. On Jan. 19, 1924, he was married to Eva L. Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Pearl-Mrs. Samuel T. Derstine), 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Frank F. Nyce). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 22, in charge of Curtis Bergey and Floyd Hackman; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Schrock.- Janette Evelyn, daughter of Edward J. and Marv (Shenk) Berkey, was born in Oronogo, Mo., Sept. 30, 1929; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Apr. 13, 1981; aged 51 y. On Oct. 13, 1956, she was married to Earl L. Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Janine Marcille, Bryan Eugene, and Jerilyn Elaine), her mother, 2 sisters (Ruby-Mrs. George Reno and Bernice-Mrs. Harry Reno), one brother (Earl Berkey), and 4 half sisters (Esther-Mrs. Martin Weaver, Martha-Mrs. Ralph Smith, Bertha-Mrs. Norman Wenger. and Marietta Berkey). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Mabel-Mrs. Robert Martin and Elsie-Mrs. I. Jack Davis), one half brother (Elmer Berkey) and 2 half sisters (Ruth-Mrs. J. J. Hostetler and Ethel-Mrs. Lester Buerge). She was a member of Lindale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 16, in charge of George Brunk III, John R. Mumaw, Lynn Miller, Samuel Weaver, and James Fairfield; interment in the Lindale Cemetery.

Short.- Verna, daughter of Henry and Anna (Yoder) Short, was born at Archbold, Ohio, May 26, 1896; died at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio, Apr. 17, 1981; aged 84 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Lillian and Barbara Short), and one brother (Raymond H. Short). She was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 20, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

Snowden.- Albert Floyd, son of John and Elsie (Pebley) Snowden, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Mar. 6, 1914; died of a heart attack at Allegheny General Hospital on Apr. 13, 1981; aged 67 y. In 1940 he was married to Freda Weible, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Albert I. and James), 2 daughters (Mrs. Charlotte Mock and Mrs. Shirlyn L. Sexton), 11 grandchildren, 5 sisters (Mrs. Mildred Helsel, Mrs. Jennie Gibson, Mrs. Thelma Strait, Mrs. Twila Swope, and Mrs. Flora Eash), and 2 brothers (Forest and Don Snowden). He was preceded in death by a daughter in 1979. He was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held Apr. 16, in charge of Charles Shelter and Lloyd Abbott; interment in Helixville Cemetery.

Tyson.- Cora, daughter of John and Lydia (Good) Mumaw, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, Dec. 16, 1899; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., Apr. 6, 1981; aged 81 y. On Nov. 24, 1921, she was married to Elmer Tyson. who died June 17, 1966. Surviving are 2 daughters (Evelyn-Mrs. Lawrence Troyer and Vivian-Mrs. Dale Kaser), 4 sons (Raymond, Harold, Merl, and Herbert), 17 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Enos, Henry, and Aaron). She was preceded in death by one brother (Ira Mumaw), and one sister (Clara Hoover). She was a member of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 9, in charge of Bob Detweiler; interment in Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Wyse.- Ida, daughter of Jonathon and Jocobina (Augsburger) Nofziger, was born at Stuttgart, Ark., Nov. 3, 1893; died at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio, Apr. 16, 1981; aged 87 y. On Sept. 2, 1915, she was married to John J. Wyse, who survives. Also surviving is one son (Marlin D. Wyse). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Lila Mae May). She was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Apr. 20, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

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Comardelle.- Corinne, daughter of Noel and Victoria Dufrene, was born in Des Allemands, La., Dec. 29, 1898, died at Raceland, La., Apr. 19, 1981; aged 82 y. She was married to Camille Comardelle, who died in 1954. Surviving are 4 sons (Evi, Roger, Clifton, and Earl), 2 daughters (Joyce-Mrs. Stanford Mecum and Mae-Mrs. Sidney Comardelle), 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Virgie-Mrs. Harry LaValley). She was a member of Des Allemands Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 21, in charge of Robert 0. Zehr and John E. Wenger; interment in the Des Allemands Mennonite Cemetery.

Lopez.- Helen R., daughter of Henry and Lena (Regehr) Wiens, was born in Inman, Kan., Dec. 12, 1913; died at Albany, Ore., Apr. 14, 1981; aged 67 y. On Mar. 3, 1937, she was married to Daniel K. Friesen, who died in 1973. On Dec. 28, 1979, she was married to Adolph A. Lopez, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Henry W. Friesen), 2 daughters (Helen Westover and Justine Harrison), 12 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Henry and Jacob Wiens). She was a member of Albany Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 18, in charge of James Lapp; interment in Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.

Schmitt.- Lloyd E., son of Moses and Leah (Weber) Schmitt, was born in Alberta, Canada, Mar. 17, 1913; died of a heart attack at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 25, 1981; aged 68 y. He was married to Dorothy Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Gerald), one daughter (Marlene-Mrs. Willard Snider), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Leighton), and one sister (Mrs. Naomi Gingrich). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 27, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Slagell.- Annabell, daughter of Servin and Fannie Kauffman, was born in Hope, Mich., Feb. 7, 1917; died of a malignant brain tumor at Goshen, Ind., Apr. 9, 1981; aged 64 y. On Aug. 25, 1949, she was married to Earl Slagell, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Richard), 3 daughters (Loretta-Mrs. Rollin Newcomer, Barbara-Mrs. Philip Landis, and Jeanette-Mrs. Jerry Slabaugh), 9 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Katherine-Mrs. John Sherby, Ida Kauffman, and Leora Kauffman), and 4 brothers (Ira, Alfred, Owen, and Leland Kauffman). One grandchild preceded her in death. She was a member of East Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 13, in charge of Cliff Miller; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Smith.- Richard Paul, son of Richard L. and Anna (Schrock) Smith, was born in Goshen, Ind., Nov. 10, 1955; died in an automobiie accident in Cass Co., Mich., Mar. 25, 1981; aged 25 y. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Robert), and one sister (Rebecca Ann). Funeral services were held at Yoder Culp Funeral Home on Mar. 28, in charge of Cliff Miller and Paul McGechie; interment in Violette Cemetery.

Stuckey.- Harold J., son of John and Arminda J. (Schmucker) Stuckey, was born at West Unity, Ohio, July 2, 1912; died at his home at Archbold, Ohio, Apr. 19, 1981; aged 68 y. On Jan 3, 1935, he was married to Evelyn Short, who died on Feb. 17, 1981. Surviving are 3 daughters (Eleanor Jean-Mrs. Gerald Nafziger, Jane Stuckey, and Burdell Stuckey), his mother, 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Clifford and Charles), and 2 sisters (Vivian-Mrs. Amos Eicher and Mrs. Edna Schrock). He was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 22, in charge of Keith Leinbach and Walter Stuckey; interment in Lockport Cemetery.

Swantz.- Anna, daughter of Isaac and Barbara (Yoder) Helmuth, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Nov. 30, 1900; died at the Pleasant View Nursing Home. Kalona, Iowa, Apr. 25, 1981; aged 80 y. She was married to Emmet Swantz, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 sons (Wilson, Lewis, Charles, and Jonas), 3 daughters (Amelia-Mrs. Daniel Yoder, Barbara-Mrs. Henry E. Miller, and Fannie-Mrs. Lewis Yoder), 29 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Ida-Mrs. Dennis J. Miller, Katie-Mrs. Jonas Gingerich, and Emma- Mrs. Joe J. Hershberger). She was a member of the Fairview Conservative Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 28, in charge of Morris Swartzendruber, John L. Hershberger, and Perry Miller; interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Yoder.- Emma Ruth, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Hostetler) Kropf, was born at Garden City, Mo., Dec. 8, 1894; died at her home in Seymour, Mo., Apr. 7, 1981; aged 86 y. On Jan. 25, 1914, she was married to David C. Yoder, who died on Jan. 3, 1980. Surviving are 2 sons (Maynard David and Kenneth Joseph), 5 daughters (Carrie-Mrs. Elmer H. Burkholder, Edna Ruth Yoder, Edith-Mrs. Vernon Ulrich, Doris-Mrs. Cranson Knechtel, and Waneda-Mrs. Floyd Wright), 22 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one brother (Amos Kropf), and one sister (Luella Kropf). She was preceded in death by infant twin daughters, 2 sons, 5 sisters, 3 brothers, and 2 grandchildren. She was a member of the Clarence Center Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Bergman-Miller Chapel, in charge of Joe Miller and Elmer Beachy and at the Pleasant View Church, Buffalo, Mo., by Paul Hostetler and Ben Hostetler; interment in Pleasant View Church Cemetery.

Zehr.- Hildreth, was born in Albany, Ore., Jan. 22, 1906; died as a result of an automobile accident on Mar. 31, 1981; aged 75 y. On Oct. 19, 1924, she was married to Milton Zehr, who died in the same automobile accident. Surviving are 3 daughters (Ellen Kennel, Nadine Alliman, and Arline Kauffman), 4 sons (Lloyd, Wendell, Curtis, and Donald), 25 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one brother (Phillip Roth), and 6 sisters (Margaret Hostetler, Agnes Richards, Mae Burk, Edna Kenny, Josephine Borth, and Mary Troyer). Funeral services were held at the Fairview Mennonite Church on Apr. 4, in charge of Roy Hostetler and Clarence Gerig; interment in the church cemetery.

Zehr.- Milton, was born at Milford, Neb., Sept. 3, 1903; died in an automobile accident 30 miles south of Needles, Calif., Mar. 25, 1981; aged 77 y. On Oct. 19, 1924, he was married to Hildreth Roth, who died as a result of the same accident. Surviving are 3 daughters (Ellen Kennel, Nadine Alliman, and Arline Kauffman), 4 sons (Lloyd, Wendell, Curtis, and Donald), 25 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Oliver and Raymond), and 2 sisters (Mary Lind and Viola King). Funeral services were held at the Fairview Mennonite Church on Mar. 28 in charge of Roy Hostetler and Clarence Gerig; interment in the church cemetery.

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Allebach.- Edith K., daughter of Irvin K. and Susan F. (Kriebel) Moyer, was born near Elroy, Pa., Dec. 19, 1910; died at Abington Memorial Hospital on Apr. 26, 1981; aged 70 y. On Sept. 2, 1961, she was married to Abram G. Allebach, who survives. Also surviving are one stepdaughter (Betty McClymon), one granddaughter, one sister (Florence K.-Mrs. Orvis Johnston), and one half sister (Lizzie A. Moyer). She was a member of Lansdale Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Towamencin Mennonite Church on Apr. 30, in charge of Jacob Z. Rittenhouse and Norman H. Bechtel; interment in Towamencin Mennonite Cemetery.

Derstine.- Dayton A., son of Isaiah D. and Katie (Alderfer) Derstine, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Apr. 22, 1920; died at his home at Franconia, Pa., Apr. 29, 1981; aged 61 y. He was married to Mary Ellen Clemmer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Gladys-Mrs. Donald G. Stutzman, Mary-Mrs. John L. Derstine, Florence-Mrs. Merle Hunsberger, and Lourene-Mrs. Glenn Bergey), 15 grandchildren, her stepmother (Sara A. Halteman Derstine), and one sister (Irene-Mrs. Russell Moser). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 3, in charge of Earl Anders, Jr, and Curtis Bergey, 15 grandchildren, his stepmother (Sara A.).

Eichelberger.- Menno J., son ot Christian and Elizabeth (Birky) Eichelberger, was born in Decatur Co., Kan., Mar. 29, 1897; died at his home in Shickley. Neb., May 3, 1981; aged 84 y. On Dec. 11, 1919, he was married to Lena Troyer who preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Don and Larry), 4 daughters (Wilda-Mrs. Sterling Noel, Edna-Mrs. Al Schlegel, Wauneta-Mrs. Glenn Roth, and Marjorie-Mrs. Galen Kennel), 26 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one brother (Alvin), and one sister (Emma Troyer). He was preceded in death by an infant son, an infant grandson, a great-granddaughter, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 6, in charge of Lee Schlegel and Ivan Troyer; interment in the Salem Cemetery.

Hamilton.- James T., son of James and Emma (Snyder) Hamilton, was born in Alpha, Minn., Oct. 22, 1898; died at Mountain Home, Ark., Apr. 26, 1981; aged 82 y. On June 10, 1926, he was married to Gertrude Warner, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Ruth Erlene and Myrtle), 3 sisters (Phoebe, Hannah, and Ruth Troyer), and one brother (Joe). He was preceded in death by one son (Jim). Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church on Apr. 29, in charge of Elmer Wyse; interment in Pleasant Valley Church cemetery.

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