Cline, Mattie B., was born on Jan. 13, 1889; died at Virginia Mennonite Home, Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. 7, 1982; aged 93 y. On July 9, 1919, she was married to Edgar J. Cline, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Kathryn Eshleman and Pauline Good), 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Naomi Cline, Ann Brunk, and Marie Brunk). She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 10, in charge of Harvey Yoder and Herman Ropp; interment in Zion Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Detwiler, Samuel E., son of Benjamin and Laura (Brubaker) Detwiler, was born in Birch Tree, Mo., Apr. 13, 1901; died at Hutchinson, Kan., Dec. 11, 1982; aged 81 y. On Sept. 1, 1938, he was married to Anna Kauffman, who died on Sept. 27, 1977. Surviving are one foster son (David J. Stafford), 4 foster grandchildren, 3 brothers (Albert, Milton, and John), and 4 sisters (May Larrew, Esther, Alice, and Mary). He was a member of Yoder Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 14, in charge of Daniel Kauffman; interment in Yoder Mennonite Cemetery.
Hess, Timothy D., son of Dwight and Cheryl M. (Rohrer) Hess, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Dec. 21, 1981; died of complications since birth at Hershey, Pa., Dec. 29, 1982; aged 1 y. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Michael B.), maternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Rohrer), paternal grandmother (Kathryn Hess), and maternal great-grandfather (Paul Sauder). Funeral services were held at the Mount Joy Mennonite Church on Dec. 31, in charge of H. Raymond Charles and Shelley R. Shellenberger; interment in Kraybill Mennonite Cemetery.
Egli, Louie Levi, son of Chris B. and Emma (Grim) Egli, was born at Minier, Ill., Jan. 13, 1900; died of cancer at Steward Memorial Hospital, Lake City, Iowa, Jan. 5, 1983; aged 82 y. On Dec. 27, 1922, he was married to Rose Ulrich, who died on July 1, 1966. On Sept. 22, 1967, he was married to Lettie Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Fern----Mrs. Don Kaufman and Kathryn Egli), one son (Paul Egli), 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Joe, Emery, Jesse, and Stanley), and three sisters (Mrs. Maude Swartzendruber, Elsie-Mrs. Chancy Litwiler and Ida Egli). He was preceded in death by one son (Dale). He was a member of Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 7, in charge of Herbert L. Yoder; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Good, William G., Jr., son of William H. and Emma (Groff) Good, was born on June 17, 1912, died at Spring City, Pa., Jan. 6, 1983; aged 70 y. Surviving are one brother (Norman), and 6 sisters (Fannie-Mrs. Samuel Greaser, Edna-Mrs. Ellis Mack, Mary-Mrs. Jacob Kolb, Emma-Mrs. Jonas Mininger, Ruth-Mrs. Clyde Eby, and Naomi). He was preceded in death by one sister (Bertha Sharp). He was a member of Vincent Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 10, in charge of Earl Glick and Charles Gogel; interment in Vincent Church cemetery.
Hottinger, Owen W., son of Jessie and Birtha (Southerly) Hottinger, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Dec. 15, 1920; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. 27, 1982; aged 61 y. On June 22, 1940, he was married to Gladys Bynacker, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Irene Thompson), 4 sons (David, Joseph, Everett, and Gerald), 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 2 brothers (Jason and Billy), and 2 sisters (Pauline Mohler and Janet Riggleman). He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 29, in charge of Harvey Yoder, Teddy Rollins, J. Ward Shank, and John Shank; interment in Zion Mennonite Cemetery.
Kulp, Linneaus, son of Abram C. and Annie (Freed) Kulp, was born at Kulpsville, Pa., Oct. 19, 1893; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 30, 1982; aged 89 y. On Oct. 24, 1915, he was married to Katie Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Allen Godshall), 2 sons (Stanley and J. Wesley), one sister (Mattie Landis), and one brother (William F.). He was a member of Salford Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home on Jan. 4, in charge of Willis Miller, John Ruth, and Loren Swartzendruber; interment in Salford Mennonite Cemetery.
Landis, Edna G., daughter of John L. and Anna Mary (Oberholtzer) Landis, was born in Manheim Twp., Pa., Aug. 26, 1898; died at Pleasant View Rest Home, Manheim, Pa., Dec. 31, 1982; aged 84 y. Surviving is one sister (Anna Mary-Mrs. C. Earl Charles). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Walter, Noah, and Elam). She was a member of Landis Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan.4, in charge of Paul W. Weaver, John G. Landis, and Irwin M. Weaver; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Miller, Alfred B., son of Noah and Sophronia (Hummel) Miller, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Oct. 4, 1885; died at Mercy Hospital, Moundridge, Kan., Jan. 4, 1983; aged 97 y. On June 6, 1905, he was married to Lavina Yoder, who died on Sept. 27, 1958. Surviving are 4 sons (Richard, David, Lawrence and Alfred), 2 daughters (Bernice-Mrs. Emery Bontrager and Louise-Mrs. Ivan Headings), 18 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Billie, Harold and Levi). He was a member of Yoder Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 8, in charge of Milo Kauffman, Calvin King, John Landis, and Daniel Kauffman; interment in Yoder Mennonite Cemetery.
Moser, Emma, daughter of John N. and Veronica (Erb) Widrick, was born at Kirshnerville, N. Y., Apr. 27, 1903; died at Lewis Co. General Hospital, Dec. 24, 1982; aged 79 y. On Aug. 15, 1923, she was married to Andrew R. Moser, who died on June 15, 1970. Surviving are 3 sons (Elmer, Elton, and Ellis), 3 daughters (Lorenna-Mrs. Nelson Moser, Florence-Mrs. Wilbur Jantzi and Sharon-Mrs. Delvin Mast), 36 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (john E. and Aaron E. Widrick). She was preceded in death by 2 daughters (Irene-Mrs. Leo Zehr and Loretta), one grandson, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She was a member of Naumburg Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Croghan Mennonite Church on Dec. 27, in charge of Richard Zehr, Vernon Zehr, and Lloyd Boshart; interment in Croghan Mennonite Cemetery.
Moyer, Preston A., son of Nathaniel and Emma (Alderfer) Moyer, was born at Souderton, Pa., Feb. 9, 1893;died at Dock Terrace, Lansdale, Pa., Jan. 5, 1983; aged 89 y. He was married to Alice Musselman, who died in August 1979. Surviving are one son (Russell M.), 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one brother (Nathaniel), and 4 sisters (Martha Hartzell, Emily Kolb, Betty Groff, and Ethel Moyer). He was preceded in death by a brother (Raymond). He was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church where funeral services were held on Jan. 8, in charge of Glenn Egli and Russell b. Musselman; interment in Hillside Cemetery.
Showalter, Vada Elizabeth, daughter of Irvin D. and Sallie (Shank) Showalter, was born at Broadway, Va., Sept. 3, 1926; died of cancer at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., July 18, 1982; aged 55 y. Surviving are 3 sisters (Alma S. Hartzler, Eula M. Showalter, and Arlene S. Hartman), one foster sister (Naomi Shank Brunk), and 2 brothers (Clayton D., and David E.). She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 20, in charge of Harvey Yoder and J. Ward Shank; interment in Zion Mennonite Cemetery.
Siegrist, Maude K., daughter of John M. and Ella (Hornberger) Kofroth, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Jan. 1, 1902; died at Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital on Dec. 14, 1982; aged 80 y. On Nov. 29, 1923, she was married to Warren W. Siegrist, who died on Dec. 17, 1978. Surviving are one daughter (Dorothy Jane-Mrs. Donald S. Hess), 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers (John, Arthur, and Paul), and one sister (Mary-Mrs. John Wein). She was a member of Landis Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 17, in charge of Lester M. Hoover and Irwin M. Weaver; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Sweigart, D. Wayne, Sr., son of Calvin S. and Grace (Myers) Sweigart, was born in Cambridge, Pa., Feb. 11, 1906; died at Elizabethtown, Pa., Jan. 6, 1983; aged 76 y. On Nov. 25, 1926, he was married to Mary Byler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Dorothy S.-Mrs. Joseph B. Hostetler and Nora J.-Mrs. Glenn S. Good), 2 sons (David W. and Arthur P.), 18 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one brother (Alfred W.), and 2 half brothers (Leroy R. and Calvin S. Sweigert, Jr.). He was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 9, in charge of H. Raymond Charles, Shelley R. Shellenberger and Henry W. Frank; interment in Kraybill Cemetery.
Yoder, Harry, son of Daniel P. and Leah (Harshbarger) Yoder, was born in Allensville, Pa., Mar. 29, 1896; died at Chambersburg (Pa.) Hospital on Jan. 2, 1983; aged 86 y. On June 24, 1919, he was married to Carrie French, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Corena-Mrs. Wilmer Stauffer and Sophia Yoder), 3 sons (Ambrose, Raymond, and Daniel), 3 brothers (Bennett, Roy, and Emory), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Minnie Baker, Mrs. Elsie Eby, Mrs. Samuel Yoder, and Mrs. Claire Miller). He was a member of Mattawana Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan.5 in charge of Leon Yoder and Samuel Kauffman; interment in Mattawana Cemetery.
Yoder, Helen B., daughter of Melvin F. and Mary (Yoder) Miller, was born in Johnson Co., Iowa, Jan. 19, 1922; died of a heart attack at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 1, 1983; aged 60 y. On Aug. 14, 1971, she was married to Clifford Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are one stepdaughter (Petty-Mrs. Harold Blosser), her mother, one step granddaughter, and 2brothers (Cecil L. and Orval L. Miller). She was a member of Kalona Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan.3, in charge of Howard Keim and Elton Nussbaum; interment in East Union Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: Petty is spelled correct, as in the magazine
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Benner, Harry K., son of Mahlon and Esther (Kratz) Benner, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., May 20, 1911; died of cancer at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 31, 1982; aged 71 y. On Sept. 1, 1940, he was married to Irene Clemmer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Helen K-Mrs. Ivan Landes and Tillie K.-Mrs. Jacob Nyce). He was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 5, in charge of John L. Ruth, Willis Miller, and Loren Swartzendruber; interment in Salford Church Cemetery, Jan. 6.
Note from a family researcher: the second sentence should be "Also surviving are 2 sisters..." not 2 daughters. Harry K. Benner's sisters were Helen K. Benner, b. 1902, and Matilda K. "Tillie" Benner, b. 1906, and they did marry the men mentioned above.
Erb, Emma, daughter of Daniel and Catherine (Steicher) Lebold, died at Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Jan. 12, 1983; aged 64 y. On Nov. 25, 1942, she was married to Ervin Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Paul, Gerald, Laverne, and Ross), one daughter (Eunice-Mrs. Earl Gerber), and 2 sisters (Nancy-Mrs. David Erb and Edna-Mrs. Norman Zehr). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Samuel, William, and Allan), and 2 sisters (Emma Lebold and Bena-Mrs. Elmer Steinman). She was a member of Crosshill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 15, in charge of Herbert Schultz and Steve Gerber; interment in Maple View cemetery.
Hershberger, Manerva, daughter of John H. and Katie (Troyer) Hershberger, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Nov. 2, 1893; died at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Jan. 13, 1983; aged 89 y. On Sept.4, 1919, she was married to William James Hershberger, who died on Mar. 19, 1963. Surviving are 4 sons (E. Eugene, Doran D., Truman V., and Gerald J.), one daughter (Oma-Mrs. Arthur Smucker), 22 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one brother (Walter), and one sister (Callie H.). She was preceded in death by 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 16, in charge of Alvin Kanagy; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Cemetery.
Hoover, Warren D., son of William A. and Emma (Shaum) Hoover, was born at Jamestown, Ind., June 5, 1890; died at his home near Goshen, Ind., Sept. 28, 1982; aged 92 y. On June 24, 1919, he was married to Nettie Martin, who died on May 8, 1965. Surviving are 4 sons (Ernest R., Martin E., Arthur M., and Joseph R.), 4 daughters (Martha May, Florence L., Hoover, Carol E. Hoover, and Esther J. Nadeer), 26 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Martha Good), and 2 brothers (William Paul and George E. Hoover). He was preceded in death by an infant son (Adin Elmer), and 2 brothers (Lewis R. and Maynard Hoover). He was a member of Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 1, in charge of Leonard Martin, Roy Ramer, and Merle Ramer; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Longacre, Sarah C., daughter of Elias and Elizabeth (Clemens) Kulp, was born at Mainland, Pa., Feb. 2, 1902; died at Bally, Pa., Oct. 7, 1982; aged 80 y. She was married to Arland E. Longacre, who died on Oct. 30, 1969. Surviving are one son (J. Arland), one daughter (Ruth Anna-Mrs. Kenneth Gresser), 5 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Edgar and Jacob Kulp), and 4 sisters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Henry Yoder, Ruth-Mrs. Andrew Nafziger, Mary-Mrs. Abraham Gehman, and Grace-Mrs. George Miller). She was a member of Bally Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 10, in charge of Winfield Ruth, Roy K. Yoder, and James C. Longacre; interment in the church cemetery.
Smith, Joseph Blaine, son of Jacob and Ida (Oesch) Smith, was born in Garden City, Mo. Dec. 26, 1910; died at Cass Co. Memorial Hospital, Harrisonville, Mo., Jan. 11, 1983; aged 72 y. On Mar. 7, 1933, he was married to Inah Mae King, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Maurice and Don), 3 daughters (Lois-Mrs. Calvin King, Betty-Mrs. John Muller, and Donna-Mrs. Joe Yoder), 15 grandchildren, 3 brothers (John J., Ralph and Roy), and 2 sisters (Blanche-Mrs. Joe Weaver and Lela-Mrs. Rolla Hartzler). He was a member of Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 14, in charge of Darrell Zook and Calvin King; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.
Yoder, Daniel C., son of Christian V. and Mattie (Miller) Yoder, was born at Haven, Kan., Mar. 29, 1895; died at Mt. Hope Nursing Home on Jan. 15, 1983; aged 87 y. On Nov. 11, 1915, he was married to Bertha Nissley, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Harvey, Fred, and Laurence), 2 daughters (Edith Classen and Lela Petrie), 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (William and Joe), and 2 sisters (Susan Schrock and Anna Schrock). He was a member of Yoder Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 18, in charge of Daniel Kauffman; interment in Yoder Cemetery.
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Bowman, Arlene B., daughter of Luther Martin and Kathryn C. Bowman, was born at Salisbury, Pa., Jan. 16, 1925; died at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 16, 1983; aged 58 y. Surviving are 5 brothers (Lester, Robert, Kenneth, Donald, and Luther Jay) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Pauline Duncanson and Mrs. Faye King). She was a member of Charlotte Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Young Funeral Home on Jan.20, in charge of Harold E. Reed; interment at Bridgeville Evangelical Congregational Cemetery.
Brownsberger, Joseph, was born at Markham, Ont., July 20, 1900; died at Moorefield, Ont., Nov. 13, 1982; aged 82 y. He was married to Marion Wideman, who preceded him in death. He was later married to Elma Brubacher, who survives. Also surviving are a son (John Albert), one grandson, and one sister (Mrs. Annie Dilke). He was preceded in death by one son (George Colin), an infant son, and 3 brothers (Eli, Ezra, and Samuel). He was a member of Moorefield Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Berea Mennonite Church with a short service Wideman Mennonite Church, in charge of Dale Bauman; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Godshall, Abram A., son of Enos and Catherine (Allebach) Godshall, was born in Harleysville, Pa., June 27, 1899; died of heart failure at Harrisonburg, Va., Nov. 26, 1982; aged 83 y. He was married to Erma Delp, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Paul D. and Abram, Jr.), 2 daughters (Sarah-Mrs. Donald Hunsberger and Mary Ann-Mrs. John Hearwole), 14 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Montevideo Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Pike Mennonite Church on Nov. 29, in charge of Charles Heatwole, Menno Brunk, and Lloyd Horst. Memorial services were held at Plains Mennonite Church on Nov.20, in charge of Roger Barry and John Lapp; interment in Plains Mennonite Cemetery.
Moyer, Clarence W., son of Elihu and Elizabeth (Wisler) Moyer, was born at Souderton, Pa., Sept. 25, 1905; died at his home Boyerstown, Pa., Aug. 21, 1982; aged 76y. On Feb. 6, 1932, he was married to Edna H. Myers, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Clarence M., Jr., Paul M., Kenneth Ray, Jay Russel, and Dennis Earl), 7 daughters (Mary Elizabeth-Mrs. Arthur Koller, Anna Kathryn, Edna Marie-Mrs. Samuel Black, Ruth, Elaine-Mrs. John Kratz, Miriam M.-Mrs. Alton A. Leatherman, Grace Loraine-Mrs. Richard F. Cook, and Pearl Dianne-Mrs. Terry G. Fetterman), 26 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Durant W. and Norman W.), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Katie Robinson, Isabella-Mrs. Elton Meyers, and Ruth-Mrs. Eric Wilbert). He was a member of Bally Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 25, in charge of Norman W. Moyer, Roy K. Yoder, and Paul E. Longacre; interment in Souderton Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Nordemann, Norman, son of Fred and Edna (Feddema) Nordemann, was born in Brookville, Ont., June 1, 1963; died in a farm accident at Harper Settlement, N. B., Dec. 22, 1982; aged 19 y. Surviving are his parents, 3 sisters (Irene-Mrs. Brian Elliot, Nancy-Mrs. David Dettweiler, and Grace). He was a member of the Mennonite Fellowship, Sussex, N. B. Funeral services were held on Dec. 24, in charge of John Brubacher; interment in Gosline Cemetery.
Nunemaker, Alta M., daughter of Edgar N. and Emma (Rutt) Nunemaker, was born at Sterling, Ill., July 2, 1898; died on Jan. 11, 1983; aged 84 y. Surviving are 3 sisters (Edna Nunemaker, Florence I. Taylor and Bertha H.-Mrs. Allen Burkhart). She was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 13, in charge of Richard H. Frank and Walter L. Keener; interment in Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.
Rohr, Emma H., daughter of Jesse and Annie (Heckler) Cassel, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., June 24, 1900; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Jan. 20, 1983; aged 84y. On Mar. 4, 1924, she was married to Samuel M. Rohr, who died on July 10, 1981. Surviving are 3 daughters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Paul Reily, Emma C.-Mrs. Roland Bechtel, and Marjorie C.-Mrs. Raymond Swartley), 3 sons (Paul E., John S., and Robert C.), 15 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one brother(Mahlon H. Cassel). She was a member of Line Lexington Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 24, in charge of Kenneth Seitz, Sr., Samuel Hollingsorth and Harvey Bauman; interment in Line Lexington Mennonite Cemetery.
Schwartzentruber, Edwin, son of Christian and Annie (Albrecht) Schwartzentruber, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Sept.4, 1898; died at People Care Nursing Home, Tavistock, Ont., Oct. 20, 1982; aged 84 y. In 1923 he was married to Catherine Leis, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Stanley Sauder and Mabel-Mrs. Lorne Snyder), one son (Harold), 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 23, in charge of Annie Brubacher; interment in Nith Valley cemetery.
Shenk, Carol, son of Andrew and Rhoda (Stemen) Shenk, was born at Elida, Ohio, May 20, 1902; died at the Lima Memorial Hospital on Jan. 14, 1982; aged 80 y. On Aug. 30, 1931, he was married to Olive E. DeCamp, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Stanley, Daniel, and Brent), 2 daughters (Marjorie and Ruby-Mrs. David Yoder), 11 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Louis, Wilson, Oliver, and Ronald), and 2 sisters (Rhoda-Mrs. Jeff Hatton and Mrs. Margaret Yoder). He was a member of Pike Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Harter and Son memorial Chapel on Jan. 16, in charge of Homer Schrock and Edwin Hartman; interment in the Salem Cemetery.
Smoker, Amanda, daughter of Stephan and Sara (Stoltzfus) Mast, was born at Morgantown, Pa., Aug. 18, 1892; died of a cardiac arrest at Parkesburg, Pa., Jan. 5, 1983; aged 90 y. On Jan. 1, 1913, she was married to William C. Smoker, who died on Apr. 5, 1965. Surviving are 5 daughters (Alma-Mrs. Irvin Engle, Sara-Mrs. Ammon Kauffman, Esther-Mrs. Mahlon Glick, Anna-Mrs. Aaron Kauffman, and Ruth-Mrs. Wilmer Smoker), and one sister (Rebecca Kurtz). She was preceded in death by one son (David). She was a member of Millwood Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 8, in charge of Noah Hershey and Omar Kurtz; interment in adjoining cemetery.
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Eash, Susie, daughter of Henry and Fannie (Weirich) Chupp, was born near Middlebury, Ind., July 11, 1902; died at Middlebury, Ind., Jan. 31, 1983; aged 80 y. On Jan.3, 1921, she was married to Daniel M. Eash, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Mabel Yoder, Lorene Hostetler, Kathleen Crawford, and Vera-Mrs. Paul Igou), 2 sons (Ora and Orvin), 18 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Edward Hershberger and Minnie Hostetler), and one brother (Ernest Chupp). She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb.2 in charge of Harold Yoder and Samuel Troyer.
Hallman, Anson, died at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, Ont., Jan. 21, 1983; aged 95y. He was married to Esther Shantz, who preceded him in death. He later married Nellie Hagey, who also preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Ward and Lyle), one daughter (Mrs. Jean Barg), 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one brother (Edgar), and 2 sisters (Salome Shantz and Mrs. Vera Hunsberger). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 23, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.
Kurtz, Carrie B., daughter of Levi and Sarah S. Beiler, was born at Elverson, Pa., July 8, 1896; died at Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, Pa., Jan. 29, 1983; aged 86y. She was married to David M. Kurtz, who died on June 26, 1972. Surviving are 3 daughters (Edith B.-Mrs. Aaron Smoker, Ada B. and Florence K.-Mrs. Jesse J. Beiler), 2 sons (Urie B. and David), 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, 3 sisters (Martha Stoltzfus, Fannie Yoder, and Sadie Beiler), and 6 brothers (Levi S., David S., Isaac K., Stephen M., Irvin E., and Harvey). She was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb.1, in charge of Harvey Z. Stoltzfus; interment in adjoining cemetery.
Lederach, Willis K., son of John F. and Elizabeth F. (Kulp) Lederach, was born at Lederach, Pa., July 1, 1896; died at Rockhill Mennonite Community on Jan. 30, 1982; aged 86 y. On June 1, 1932, he was married to Mary H. Mensch, who died in 1980. Surviving are 2 sons (Paul M. and John M.), and 2 daughters (Ruth-Mrs. Phil Rittgers and Mary Jane-Mrs. Hiram Hershey). He was a member of Salford Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 2, in charge of Willis Miller, John L. Ruth, Loren Swartzendruber, and Wellington K. Alderfer; interment in Salford Church Cemetery.
Massanari, Anna K., daughter of Joe and Lizzi (Sommer) Massanari, was born at Fisher, Ill., Jan. 31, 1926; died at Urbana, Ill., Jan. 23, 1983; aged 56 y. Surviving are one foster daughter (Marucki Rosado de Avarado), 3 foster grandchildren, and 5 brothers (Robert, Joe, Russell, Karl and Walter Massanari). She was a member of Aibonito (P. R.) Mennonite Church and an associate member of East Bend Mennonite Church, Fisher, Ill. Funeral services were held at East Ben on Jan. 16, in charge of Paul King; interment in East Bend Cemetery.
Myers, Orah Malissia, daughter of Andrew J. and Elizabeth (Harter) Ladd, was born in Putnam Co., Ohio, Mar. 8, 1895; died at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio, Jan. 27, 1983; aged 87 y. On Feb. 7, 1917, she was married to William L. Myers, who died on Mar. 17, 1977. Surviving are 7 sons (Marion, Samuel, Virgil, Simon, David, Earl, and Isaac), 4 daughters (Louise-Mrs. Virl Wagner, Mrs. Ethel Ickes, Mrs. Helen Holtzapple, and Ruth-Mrs. Vernon Prowant), 29 grandchildren, 15 step-grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 29 step-great-grandchildren, and 4 step-great-great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Sam and Velcie Ladd), and one sister (Helen-Mrs. Olin Harwood). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Chrissie and Dorcey), 2 sisters (Mrs. Erma Leatherman and Mrs. Tillie Brewer), 4 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church, Cloverdale, Ohio, where services were held on Jan.30, in charge of Roy Sauder and Terry Porter; interment in Cascade cemetery.
Pursel, Weldon, son of Joseph and Laura (Carper) Pursel, was born in Ankaneytown, Ohio, Dec. 13, 1894; died at Wauseon, Ohio, Jan. 21, 1983; aged 88 y. On Oct. 31, 1954, he was married to Lorene Rupp, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Orville, Roscoe, and Paul), one daughter (Mrs. Mabel Smith), 23 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. He was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 3, in charge of Walter Stuckey, and Keith Leinbach; interment in Lockport Cemetery.
Renz, Myrtle V., daughter of Frank and Magdalena (Short) Bowers, was born near Archbold, Ohio, Sept. 27, 1898; died at Northwest Care Center, Wauseon, Ohio, Jan. 28, 1983; aged 84 y. On Sept. 12, 1933, she was married to John Renz, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Marilyn-Mrs. Weston Schrock), 2 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Lendel, Willard, and John Bowers), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Clara Nussbaumer and Clela-Mrs. Claire Headley). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. She was a member of West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 31, in charge of Edward Diener, Edward B. Frey, and Rocky Miller; interment in the Lockport Cemetery.
Ropp, Glenn M., son of Leroy and Edith (Gnagey) Ropp, was born at Wellman, Iowa, July 8, 1951; died at Brownsville, Tex., Jan. 24, 1983; aged 31 y. Surviving are 3 sisters (Ardith-Mrs. Galen Hartzler, Shirleen, and Diana), one brother (Lamont), and his paternal grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Ropp). Funeral services were held at West Union Mennonite Church on Jan. 27, in charge of Merv Birky; interment in West Union Cemetery.
Ruby, Barbara, daughter of Joseph S. and Annie (Zehr) Baechler, was born at Tavistock, Ont., May 28, 1882; died at Tavistock, Ont., Jan. 2, 1983; aged 100 y. On Oct. 4, 1899, she was married to John Ruby, who died on June 20, 1966. Surviving are 3 sons (Manuel, Henry, and Andrew), 3 daughters (Katie-Mrs. Henry Gingerich, Edna-Mrs. Rudy Gingerich, and Eudora-Mrs. Wilmer Bender), 41 grandchildren, 93 great-grandchildren, 34 great-great grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Catharine Brenneman). She was preceded in death by one son (Amos), and one daughter (Mary Ann Gerber). She was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 5, in charge of Homer E. Yutzy and Vernon Zehr; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.
Ruth, Willard D., son of Isaiah and Amanda (Delp) Ruth, was born in Chalfont, Pa., Jan. 3, 1903; died of a heart attack at Chalfont, Pa., Jan. 27, 1993; aged 80 y. On Sept. 10, 1924, he was married to Mary Ellen Alderfer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Marian-Mrs. Robert Souder),2 sons (Rodney A., and Willard D., Jr.), 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Arthur). He was a member of Line Lexington Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 30, in charge of Kenneth Seitz, Sr.; interment in Line Lexington Mennonite Church.
Short, Allie, daughter of John and Sara (Neuhouser) Liechty, was born near Leo, Ind., Aug. 4, 1896; died at Fairlawn Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio, Nov. 13, 1982; aged 86 y. On Sept. 30, 1930, she was married to Nelson Short, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 stepdaughters (Dorothy-Mrs. Ivan Short and LeAnna Short), one step grandson, 3 brothers (Raymond, Herman, and Paul Liechty), and 6 sisters (Mrs. Mary Martin, Bertha-Mrs. Clyde Miller, Elnora-Mrs. Gilbert Bailey, Velam-Mrs. Wilbur Hostetler, Violet-Mrs. Lester Perry, and Lucille-Mrs. Dale King). She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 4 brothers. She was a member of West Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 16, in charge of Edward Diener and Rocky Miller; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Weldy, Nelson, son of George and Lucretia (Witner) Weldy, was born at Wakarusa, Ind., Jan. 13, 1892; died at Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart, Ind., Jan. 24, 1983; aged 91 y. On Dec. 16, 1913, he was married to Wilma Cleo Metzler, who died on Mar. 19, 1975. Surviving are one daughter (Ocala-Mrs. Elon Beck), one son (Curtis), 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Elmer Hilty and Edna-Mrs. Raymond Yoder), and one brother (Glen). He was a member of Holdeman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 27, in charge of Russell Krabill and Floran Mast; interment in Olive Cemetery.
Yocum, Ida, daughter of John and Adaline (Erb) Brubaker, was born in Ephrata, Pa., Nov. 15, 1897; died at Ephrata, Pa., Jan. 26, 1983; aged 85 y. On Nov. 25, 1919, she was married to J. Raymond Musser, who died on May 19, 1954. On Dec. 15, 1955, she was married to Samuel Yocum, who died on Feb.12, 1966. Surviving are one stepdaughter (Ruth E.-Mrs. H. Clay Esbenshade) and 5 step-grandchildren. She was a member of Ephrata Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 30, in charge of J. Elvin Martin and Wilbert Lind; interment in Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery.
Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.