Brunk, Erma Joyce, daughter of Shelly and Ida (Zook) Miller, was born in Conway, Kan., Nov. 18, 1909; died at Newton, Kan., Feb. 2, 1983; aged 73 y. On Mar. 6, 1932, she was married to Willard Brunk, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Royce and Ronald), one daughter (Louise-Mrs. Leon Gingerich), one sister (Berdena-Mrs. Clarence West), and one brother (Robert). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Marjorie-Mrs. Stan Nice), one brother (Lloyd), and one sister (Mildred). She was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 5, in charge of Jerry Quiring, Paul Friesen, and Waldo Miller; interment in West Liberty Cemetery.
Coatney, Celia, daughter of Titus and Alma (Springer) Miller, was born in Indiana, Sept. 4, 1937; died of a heart attack at Ft. Collins, Colo., Jan. 10, 1983; aged 45 y. On July 17, 1959, she was married to Winston Coatney, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Robert), one daughter (Lisa), her mother, one sister (Lavon Moss), and 2 brothers (Keith and Virgil Miller). Funeral services were held at Pueblo, Colo., Jan. 15, in charge of George Dunn; interment in Roselawn Cemetery.
Hershberger, Leonard, son of Nathaniel and Lydia E. (Miller) Hershberger, was born at Walnut Creek, Ohio, Apr. 12, 1892; died at Walnut Hills Nursing Home on Feb. 7, 1983; aged 90 y. On Oct. 24, 1914, he was married to Alta Hostetler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (James, Edward, Herman, and Loren), 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandchild, one sister, 3 brothers, and 3 half sisters. He was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 10, in charge of Alvin C. Kanagy; interment in Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Long, Eva M., daughter of Cleveland and Gertrude (Fulton) Shultz, was born in Bullskin Twp., Pa., Apr. 6, 1916; died at Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, Pa. Feb. 3, 1983; aged 66 y. She was married to Leo C. Long, who died in 1959. Surviving are 3 sons (Leo L., Ronald, and Larry), 6 daughters (Rubie-Mrs. Dean Knopsider, Eva Jena-Mrs. James Tucholski, Genevieve-Mrs. Roy Barnhart, Gloria-Mrs. Donald Henry, Shirley-Mrs. Kurt Bodkin and Audrey-Mrs. William Coffman), 18 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one sister (Genevieve-Mrs. William Hribal), and one brother (Clyde Shultz). She was preceded in death by an infant son, an infant daughter, and one sister (Mrs. Dolly Keefer). She was a member of the Scottdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 7, in charge of Robert N. Johnson; interment in Kecksburg Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: "Hribal" is spelled correct according to the obituary.
Martin, J. D., Earl, son of Amos H. and Margaret (Shank) Martin, was born in Washington Co., Md., Aug. 22, 1895; died at his home in Reid, Md., Dec. 9, 1982; aged 87 y. On Mar. 27, 1917, he was married to Edna Grace Cunningham, who died on Jan. 31, 1968. Surviving are 2 sons (Earl, Jr., and Donald E.), 2 daughters (Margaret-Mrs. Ernest Gehman and Betty-Mrs. Mark Kniss), 8 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Reiffs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 12, in charge of Nelson Martin, Earl Miller, and Irvin Shank; interment in the church cemetery.
Neff, Dustin Michael, son of Donald and Doris (Hershey) Neff, was born in Paradise Twp., Pa., Sept. 7, 1982; died in an automobile accident in East Lampeter Twp., Pa., Jan. 23, 1983; aged 4m. Surviving are his parents, one brother (Matthew), one sister (Heather), maternal grandparents (Warren and Betty Hershey), paternal grandparents (Clarence and Ellen Neff), maternal step-great-grandmother (Margie Hershey), and paternal great-grandparents (Amos and Cora Rutt and Ruth Neff). Funeral services were held at the Brown Funeral Home on Jan. 26, in charge of Sam Smucker; interment in the Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.
Nussbaum, Lydia, daughter of Isaac and Miriam (Neuenschwander) Nussbaum, was born in Berne, Ind., Aug. 4, 1898; died at Wayne County Home Care Center, Wooster, Ohio, Jan. 13, 1983; aged 84 y. Surviving is one son (Willis L. Nussbaum), and 6 grandchildren. She was a member of Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 26, in charge of David Garber and Ray Himes; interment in Sonnenberg Church Cemetery.
Short, Estella, daughter of Jonas and Eliza (Rupp) Short, was born in Henry Co., Ohio, May 20, 1899; died of a heart attack at Flower Hospital, Sylvania, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1983; aged 83 y. She was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 10, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Stauffer, Stella, daughter of Amos A. and Annie (Eschbach) Ressler, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa. Jan. 27, 1890; died at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa. Feb. 6, 1983; aged 93 y. On Oct. 24, 1911, she was married to Elvin H. Stauffer, who died in 1933. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Reba E. Nissly, Anna M. Stauffer, M. Irene Stauffer, and Helen-Mrs. J. Harold Buckwalter), 3 sons (A. Landis, Clarence L., and J. Harold), 15 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Anna Ressler Deninger). She was a member of Mt. pleasant Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 9, in charge of Clair B. Eby, Vernon D. Smoker, and Clarence Neff; interment in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.
Steckly, Menno, son of Moses and Rachel (Kuepfer) Steckly, was born in Elma Twp., Ont., Sept. 2, 1902; died in Stratford General Hospital on Jan. 26, 1983; aged 80 y. On Aug. 12, 1931, he was married to Sarah Kipfer, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Stanley, Norman, Ronald and Robert), 7 daughters (Doreen-Mrs. Donald Gerber, Isabel-Mrs. James Mullett, Elsie-Mrs. Levi Kuepfer, Nancy Pace, Marjorie-Mrs. Ed Erb, Joanne-Mrs. Ralph Gerber and Marilyn), 25 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Reuben and Solomon), and 2 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Aaron Gerber and Laura Kipfer). He was preceded in death by one grandson and one sister (Magdalena Ropp). He was a member of the Riverdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 29, in charge of Glen Zehr; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Wenger, Jesse Walter, son of Abraham and Carrie (Lehman) Wenger, was born near Versailles, Mo., Aug. 10, 1895; died at St. Mary's Health Center, Jefferson City, Mo., Jan. 21, 1983; aged 87 y. On Nov. 25, 1917, he was married to Ella B. Lehman, who died on Feb. 27, 1964. On Nov. 18, 1967, he was married to Ruth Edelman Diener, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Albert, Norman, Roy, and Paul), 2 daughters (Mrs. Viola Ramer and Mrs. Bertha Swarr), 25 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Daniel). He was preceded in death by one son (Emanuel), one daughter (Barbara May Wenger), 3 brothers (Edward, Okley, and William), and one sister (Bessie Wenger). Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion Mennonite Church on Jan. 23, in charge of Joe Diener, Leroy Gingerich, and Jake Flisher; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Yoder, Orrin, son of Harvey and Emma (Troyer) Yoder, was born on Jan. 11, 1911; died of a heart attack at Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. 14, 1983; aged 72 y. On Jan. 1, 1936, he was married to Elaine Miller, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Edward), 3 daughters (Janet-Mrs. Harold Judy, Gloria, and Carolyn-Mrs. Dave Sherck), 6 grandchildren, and one sister (Alma Nusbaum). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 19, in charge of Harold Yoder and Samuel Troyer; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery.
Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.
Aschliman, Ura V., son of Benedict and Mary (Graber) Aschliman, was born at Stryker, Ohio, Oct. 28, 1893; died at Bryan Hospital, Bryan, Ohio, Feb. 5, 1983; aged 89 y. Surviving are one brother (Cletus), and one sister (Virgie-Mrs. John L. Short). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. He was a member of Lockport Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 7, in charge of Keith Leinbach and Walter Stuckey; interment in Lockport Cemetery.
Beyler, Clara, daughter of Henry and Mary (Miller) Baker, was born at Jet, Okla., June 20, 1900; died at Protection Valley Manor Nursing Home, Protection, Kan., Feb. 5, 1983; aged 82 y. She was married to Crist Beyler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Velma-Mrs. Alvin Weaver, Alta-Mrs. Will Rempel, and Vera-Mrs. Dale Yoder), one son (Victor), 19 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Clayton), and one sister (Florence King). She was a member of Protection Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 7, in charge of Bob Troyer; interment in the church cemetery.
Bowman, Howard A., son of Luther A. and Ottie May (Lahman) Bowman, was born in Rockingham County, Va., Sept. 1, 1919; died at City of Faith Hospital, Tulsa, Okla., Aug. 14, 1982; aged 62 y. On Aug. 21, 1951, he was married to Maxine Heishman, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Donna Bontrager and Berneda Bowman), one son (Orval E.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Irvin Burkholder, Mrs. James Heatwole, and Mrs. Dwight Swartz), and seven brothers (Millard, Durward, Roy S., Paul D., Joseph A., Wade M., and Linden R.). Funeral services were held at the Church in the Valley in charge of Richard Blackwell; interment in Lindale Cemetery.
Hartman, Anna M., was born at Elida, Ohio, Sept. 14, 1897; died at the Lima Convalescent Home on Jan. 24, 1983; aged 85 y. She was married to William F. Hartman, who died on Apr. 12, 1964. Surviving are 3 sons (Marvin D., Edwin S., and Robert M.), 2 daughters (Clara-Mrs. Norman Brunk and Ruby-Mrs. Chester Good), 22 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Pike Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 27, in charge of Home Schrock and Ken Benner; interment in Pike Mennonite Cemetery.
Housser, Levi, son of Franklin and Sarah Housser, was born on Jan. 1, 1893; died at Haldimand Memorial Hospital, Dunnville, Ont., Jan. 21, 1983; aged 90 y. Surviving is one brother (Samuel). He was preceded in death by infant twin brothers, one sister (Martha McDowell), and one brother (Jacob). He was a member of the Reesor Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Ballard McDonald Funeral Home, Dunnville, Jan. 24, in charge of Henry Yantzi; interment in Cayuga Cemetery.
King, Hannah L., daughter of Eli and Hannah (Kurtz) Fisher, was born at Honey Brook, Pa., Oct. 4, 1896; died of heart failure at Samaritan Home, New Holland, Pa., Jan. 14, 1983; aged 86 y. On Dec. 4, 1918, she was married to Thomas W. King, who preceded her in death. She was a member of Rockville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Conestoga Mennonite Church, in charge of Nathan Stoltzfus and Millard Shoup; interment in Conestoga Cemetery.
King, Mary M., daughter of Zenas and Priscilla Hollada, was born in Fort Hill, Pa., Dec. 20, 1895; died at Goodwill Mennonite Nursing Home, Grantsville, Md., Jan. 6, 1983; aged 87 y. In 1914 she was married to Daniel H. King, who died on Feb. 20, 1961. Surviving are 3 daughters (Helen L. Boslow, Anna B. Beachy, and Ferne L. Folk), one son (James R.), 7 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 9, in charge of Steven Heatwole and Walter Otto; interment in Springs Cemetery.
Mayberry, Joyce E., daughter of Lloyd and Cora (Lapp) Good, was born at Sterling, Ill., Dec. 4, 1942; died in a car accident on Feb. 9, 1983; aged 40 y. On Oct. 6, 1967, she was married to John L. Mayberry, who survives. Also surviving are 3 stepsons (Danny, Jeffrey, and Brian), and 3 daughters (Kelly and Diane Johnson and Pamila Mayberry). She was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 11, in charge of Phillip N. Helmuth and Edwin Stalter; interment in Science Ridge Mennonite Cemetery.
Noll, Elsie B., daughter of Benjamin F. and Susan E. (Brackbill) Weaver, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 20, 1906; died at her home at Spring Grove, Pa., Jan. 3, 1983; aged 76 y. On Sept. 5, 1927, she was married to B. Harnish Noll, who died on Nov. 20, 1971. Surviving are one son (Benjamin H.), and 2 daughters (Naomi W.-Mrs. Glenn Herr and Lois E.-Mrs. Roy Boll). She was a member of Hershey Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Bair's Mennonite Church on Jan. 6 in charge of Elmer Kreider and Irvin Shank; interment in Bair's Mennonite Church cemetery.
Peachey, Jesse E., son of Jonas C. and Erie (Peachey) Peachey, was born at Belleville, Pa., Dec. 26, 1908; died of cancer at Lewistown (Pa.) Hospital on Feb. 7, 1983; aged 74 y. On Feb. 12, 1935, he was married to Dorothy King, who died on Oct. 31, 1982. Surviving are 2 sons (Robert and Marvin), 3 daughters (Sara Jane-Mrs. Allen Lind, Elaine-Mrs. Olen Swartz, and June), 11 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mary and Lydia Peachey). He was a member of Allensville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 10, in charge of Paul Bender and Timothy Peachey; interment in Locust Grove Mennonite Cemetery.
Todaro, Margarete E., daughter of Erwin and Lina (Schrock) Reichenbecher, was born in Stuttgart, Germany, Nov. 30, 1926; died of cancer at Sarasota, Fla., Oct. 10, 1982; aged 55 y. On Jan. 30, 1960, she was married to Umberte Todaro, who survives. She was a member of Bay Shore Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Toale Brothers Conolonial Chapel on Oct. 11, in charge of Frederick W. Markant.
Zook, Jesse M., son of Stephen W. and Mary E. (Peachey) Zook, was born in Belleville, Pa., Feb. 28, 1918; died of cancer at Rahway Hospital, Rahway, N. Y., Feb. 3, 1983; aged 64 y. On Oct. 27, 1940, he was married to Mary S. Kurtz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Lena-Mrs. Philip Lakjer, Kathryn-Mrs. Darwin Breon, and Mary E.), 4 sons (Floyd E., Martin L., John M., and Alan D.), 5 sisters (Katie-Mrs. Joni Yoder, Saidie-Mrs. Kore Peachey, Lizzie-Mrs. Daniel Zook, Mary-Ms. Irvin Peachey, and Ada-Mrs. Sylvanus Peachey), and 6 brothers (Jacob K., Mark L., Ezra S., Stephen W., Moses J., and Daniel P.). He was preceded in death by one son (Jesse M.), and one brother (David N.). He was a member of Mattawana Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Valley View Amish Mennonite Church on Feb. 6, in charge of Samuel J. Kauffman, M. Leon Yoder, and Daniel N. King; interment in Locust Grove Mennonite Cemetery.
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Boldt, Maria B., died of a heart attack at her home in Kitchener, Ont., Feb 15, 1983; aged 79 y. She was married to Jocob Boldt, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Victor and Lloyd), one daughter (Lotty - Mrs. Gordon Schwartz), 3 grandchildren, and 2 great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held on Feb. 18, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Church Cemetery, Kitchener, Ont.
Boshart, Pearl, daughter of Abraham G. and Veronica (Roth) Kipfer, died at her home at Baden, Ont., Feb. 11, 1983, aged 78 y. She was married to Gideon Boshart, who preceded her in death in October 1963. Surviving are one daughter (Marcella - Mrs. Orland Gerber), 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Viola - Mrs. Alvin Brenneman, Mabel - Mrs. Elam Roth, and Dorothy - Mrs. Harry Snyder). She was preceded in death by one son (Delford) and 3 brothers (Nurias, Elmer, and Oliver). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 14, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.
Bower, Merton S., son of Aaron and Ella Mae (Souder) Bower, was born in Hatfield, Pa., May 30, 1924; died of acute leukemia at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 18, 1983; aged 58 y. On Sept. 1, 1951, he was married to Mildred Rush, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Dennis R. and Donald J.), 2 daughters (Carol and Mary L. - Mrs. Scott Rothenberger), 4 grandchildren, and one sister (Grace - Mrs. Lawrence E. Good). He was preceded in death by two grandsons. He was a member of Plains Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 20, in charge of Gerald C. Studer, John E. Lapp, and Paul Glanzer; interment in the Plains Cemetery.
Erb, Mabel Magdalene, daughter of John and Ida Jantzi, was born at Baden, Ont., Feb. 23, 1915; died at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Ont., Feb. 7, 1983; aged 67 y. On June 16, 1937, she was married to Gordon Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 5 daughters (Delphine, Carol Joy, Eleanor, Kathryn, and Marjorie), 2 sons (Charles and Phillip), 16 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Vernon, Glenn, Roy, and Clare), and 3 sisters (Aimee - Mrs. Lloyd Barth, Eileen - Mrs. Edgar Kennel, and Elaine - Mrs. Laverne Lebold). She was a member of Blake Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Zurich Mennonite Church on Feb. 10, in charge of Clayton Kuepfer and Ephraim and Cyril Gingerich; interment in Blake Mennonite Church.
Correction: In the obituary of Mabel M. Erb, in the Mar. 15 issue, it says that 5 daughters survive. It should read 6 daughters (Delphine-Mrs. Zehr, Joy-Mrs. Cornelius Klassen, Carol, Eleanor-Mrs. Orland Jantzi, Kathryn-Mrs. Paul Steckle, and Marjorie-Mrs. Gerald Steckle). She was preceded in death by one granddaughter (Connie).
Keeler, Bronson B., son of Mark F. and Cheryl (Byler) Keeler, was stillborn at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Jan. 16, 1983. Surviving are his parents, his maternal grandparents (Jesse T. and Betty Byler), and his paternal grandparents (N. W. and Martha Keeler). A memorial service was held at Community Mennonite Church on Jan. 18.
Lambert, William E., was born Sept. 19, 1916; died at Mary Immaculate Hospital, Newport News, Va., Jan. 8, 1983, aged 66 y. Surviving are one daughter (Jennifer - Mrs. Larry Reichart), 2 sons (Russell P. and Mark Stillwell), 5 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Norma Bosserman), and one brother (Jessie L. Lambert). A graveside service was held in Hampton Memorial Gardens in charge of Gerald Showalter and Lloyd Weaver, Jr.
Lichti, Friederike, daughter of Gustav and Christine (Kichl) Hunn, was born in Germany on Aug. 24, 1895; died at Goshen, Ind., Feb 19, 1983; aged 87 y. On Mar. 22, 1925, she was married to Ernst Lichti, who died on May 13, 1969. Surviving are three sons (Juargen, Ekkehard, and Rudiger), one daughter (Ulrike - Mrs. Steve Leppla), 9 grandchildren, and one sister (Kathrina Graber). She was preceded in death by one son (Dietrich). She was a member of College Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Rieth, Rohrer, and Ehret Funeral Home on Feb. 21, in charge of Arnold C. Roth; interment in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery.
Roggie, Martha M., daughter of Christian and Mary (Noftsier) Roggie was born in Belfort, Sept. 4, 1897; died of a massive heart attack at her home in Lowville, N. Y., Feb 8, 1983; aged 85 y. Surviving is one brother (John A. Roggie). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Joseph and Samuel C. Roggie) and 7 sisters (Mrs. Katherine Moshier, Mrs. Lena Steria, Mrs. Anna Zehr, Veronica Roggie, Mrs. Rose Roggie, Mrs. Sarah Moshier, and Mrs. Mary Moshier). She was a member of Lowville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 11, in charge of Richard Zehr, Lloyd Boshart, and Milton Zehr; interment in Conservative Mennonite Cemetery.
Shenk, Amos, son of Daniel and Matilda Shenk, was born in Newport News, Va., Apr. 30, 1906; died at Riverside Hospital, Newport News, Va., Dec. 19, 1982; aged 76 y. On Oct. 22, 1944, he was married to Mabel Powell, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Bill), 2 sisters (Mayme - Mrs. Joe Longacher and Alice - Mrs. Paul Sauder), and 3 brothers ( Daniel, Ray, and John). He was a member of Huntington Mennonite Church. A graveside service was held followed by a memorial service at Warwick River Mennonite Church on Dec. 22, in charge of Gerald Showalter, Lloyd Weaver, Jr., and Jonathan Kanagy.
Smith, Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Riley R. and Ella A. (Mosier) Tucker, was born in Allen County, Ohio, June 27, 1917; died at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Mary,s Ohio, Feb. 5, 1983; aged 65 y. On Aug 15, 1936, she was married to Arthur C. Smith, who died on Mar. 9, 1974. Surviving are 3 sons (Nelson E., Linden A., and Roy D. Smith), and one daughter (Edith - Mrs. Roger Crist). She was the last surviving member in her family. She was a member of Salem Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Harter and Son Funeral Home on Feb. 9, in charge of Larry Rohrer and Ron Boyer; interment in Pike Mennonite Cemetery.
Smucker, Maude C., daughter of Emanuel and Mary (Weaver) Hochstetler, was born at Dalton, Ohio, Mar. 11, 1900; died at Glendora Nursing Home, Wooster, Ohio, Feb. 22, 1983; aged 82 y. On Jan 6, 1923, she was married to Jeptha H. Smucker, who died on June 12, 1980. Surviving are 2 sons (Richard and Glen), one daughter (Sue Smucker), 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Verna Troyer and Ada - Mrs. Jacob Chupp). She was a member of Orville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Auble Funeral Home on Feb. 25, in charge of Carl Newswanger; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Wenger, Abram, son of Adam and Amanda (Rohrer) Wenger, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., Feb. 15, 1893; died at the Camelot Nursing Home, Chesapeake, Va., Feb. 16, 1983; aged 90 y. On Oct. 5, 1918, he was married to Esther Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Charlotte, Mary, Ruth - Mrs. Darvin Schlabach, and Norma - Mrs. Herbert Brunk), 4 sons (John, Homer, Melvin, and Herbert), 23 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 5 sisters (Lena Weaver, Hannah Witmer, Stella Good, Edith Martin, and Anna Mary Rohrer), and 3 brothers (Amos, Joseph, and David). He served as a deacon at the Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 19, in charge of Amos D. Wenger, Philip Miller, and Robert Mast; interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Wyse, Otto, son of Samuel S. and Magdalena A. (Nafziger) Wyse, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Oct. 4, 1904; died at Morenci Area Hospital, Morenci, Mich., Feb. 18, 1983; aged 78 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Henry and Jesse). He was a member of Central Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 22, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche and Dale Wyse; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.
Transcribed by: Debbie Flanagan, Florida
Bohn, Edith, daughter of Peter and Sarah (Eicher) Boshart, was born at Wayland, Iowa, June 19, 1907; died at Good Samaritan Center, Manson, Iowa, Feb. 9, 1983; aged 75 y. In 1930 she was married to Carl Bohn, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Marilyn-Mrs. Richard Oberhelman), 3 sons (Allan, Wayne, and Don), 12 grandchildren, and one brother (Art Boshart). Funeral services were held at the Manson Mennonite Church on Feb. 12, in charge of Herb Yoder and James Detweiler; interment to Rose Hill Cemetery.
Brackbill, Mary H., daughter of Ephraim and Katherine (Hoover) Hershey, wasborn in Gordonville, Pa., Oct. 7, 1903; died in Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital on Jan. 15, 1983; aged 82 y. On May 30, 1926, she was married to Jacob E. Brackbill, who died on Jan. 7, 1965. Surviving are one daughter (Norma E.-Mrs. Robert Horning), one son (Clair H.), 4 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Alice Hershey, Ada Hershey, and Lena Finkbiner), and one brother Henry). She was a member of Paradise Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 20, in charge of Clair Eby, Harold Book, and Fred Martin; interment in Paradise Mennonite Cemetery.
Dike, Annie, daughter of John and Elizabeth Brownsberger, was born near Stouffville, Ont., Aug. 5, 1896; died on Jan. 11, 1983; aged 86y. She was married to Percy Dike, who died in 1947. Surviving are one son (John), one daughter (Edna-Mrs. Lester Miller), 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers (Sam, Ezra, Eli and Joseph). She was a member of Wideman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Jim Shantz; interment in church cemetery.
Gerig, Melvin R., son of Jacob and Mary Ann (Smucker) Gerig, was born at Smithville, Ohio, Mar. 3, 1890; died at Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 19, 1983; aged 92 y. He was married to Della Yoder, who died on Sept. 23, 1973. In 1974, he was married to Stella Jennings Berkey, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Virgil), 2 daughters (Mrs. Emily Bender and Mrs. Eloise Caskey), 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Kathryn-Mrs. Lester Hostetler). One daughter (Mrs. Marie Miller) preceded him in death. He was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 22, in charge of Peter Wiebe; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Gilbert, Bailey A., was born in Ft. Wayne, Ind., June 26, 1915; died of cancer at Ft. Wayne, Ind., Feb. 11, 1983; aged 67y. On May 4, 1946, he was married to Elnora Leichty, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Duain Leichty) and one daughter (Connie Helmuth). He was a member of North Leo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb.13, in charge of Ray Erb; interment in Leo Cemetery.
Hostetler, Jessie, daughter of Menno and Elizabeth (Metzler) Bechtel, was born at Nappanee, Ind., Feb. 1, 1885; died in Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 20, 1983; aged 98 y. On Dec. 20, 1908, she was married to Willis Hostetler, who died on Mar. 21, 1976. Surviving are 4 daughters (Idella-Mrs. Clyde Sommers, Pauline Hostetler, Dorothea Miller, and Doris Osborne), one son (Earl Hostetler), 19 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Mabel Long). Six grandchildren preceded her in death. She was a member of Howard-Miami Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 24, in charge of Lee Miller and Elam Glick; interment in the Mast Cemetery.
Landes, Stella T., daughter of John T. and Mary C. (Tyson) Landes, was born at Skippack, Pa., Dec. 11, 1895; died at Dock Terrace, Lansdale, Pa., Feb. 17, 1983; aged 87 y. Surviving are 4 sisters (Florence, Martha, Alice Nase, and Anna-Mrs. Eli Stolfus) and 3 brothers (John, Jacob, and Christian Landes). She was a member of Upper Skippack Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb.22, in charge of Norman Kolb and Charles Ness; interment in Upper Skippack Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: Stolfus is spelled correct.
Lapp, Norman B., son of William and Amanda (Beidler) Lapp, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Dec. 11, 1899; died of a heart attack at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 3, 1983; aged 83 y. On June 7, 1924, he was married to Mabel Wismer, who died on Dec. 29, 1977. Surviving are 2 daughters (Esther-Mrs. Wayne Kempf and Margaret-Mrs. Gerhard Reimer), 3 sons (N. Leroy, Marvin, and Gordon), 14 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son (Stanley) and one sister (Laura Stover). He was a member of Perkasie Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home in charge of Paul Glanzer and at the Perkasie Mennonite Church in charge of James A. Burkholder; interment in the Perkasie Mennonite Cemetery.
Schwartzentruebr, David, son of John and Barbara (Brenneman) Schwartzentruber, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Oct. 24, 1897; died at Tavistock, Ont., Dec. 11, 1982; aged 85 y. On Sept. 4, 1928, he was married to Barbara Steicher, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Harold, Glen, and Earl), one daughter (Betty-MRs. Enos Bearinger), 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Mrs. Laura Ruby and MaryAnn Zehr). He was ordained a deacon in 1934 and a minister in 1940. He was a member of Tavistock Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 13, in charge of Gordon Bauman and Henry Yantzi; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.
Spenler, E. Gladys, daughter of Chris and Veronica (Kennel) Roth, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Nov. 11, 1923; died at Sydenham District Hospital, Wallaceburg, Feb. 19, 1983; aged 59 y. On Nov. 11, 1947, she was married to Jacob Spenler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Stephen, Peter, and Philip), 4 daughters (Eunice, Demaris-Mrs. Dan Brackstone, Lois, and Deb), 4 brothers (Clarence, Elmer, Clayton, and Mervin) and 4 sisters (Erma-Mrs. Clayton Schultz, Viola-Mrs. Abner Leis, Mildred-Mrs. Melvin Shantz, and Marjorie-Mrs. Ervin Albrecht). She was preceded in death by one brother (Lester). Funeral services were held at the Nicholls Funeral Home, Wallaceburg, Feb.21, and the Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank, Ont., Feb.22, in charge of Glenn Zehr and Gerald Benn; interment in Riverdale Cemetery.
Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.
Alderfer, Aquilla, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Miller, was born on May 26, 1898; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Nov. 24, 1982; aged 84 y. On Oct. 19, 1918, she was married to Henry Alderfer, who survives. Also surviving are 7 daughters (Grace-Mrs. Arthur Scheetz, Mary-Mrs. Gwen Rice, Elizabeth-Mrs. Clarence Myers, Florece, Alice-Mrs. Elmer Detweiler, Miriam-Mrs. Durrell Detweiler, and Pearl-Mrs. Norman Freed), 2 sons (Claude and Willard), 40 grandchildren, and 38 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Deep Run Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Eastern Mennonite Home and Deep Run East Mennonite Church, on Nov. 27, in charge of Paul Glanzer, John Lapp, John Ehst, and Steve Swartley; interment in Deep Run East Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Beachy, Owen E., son of Noah Joe and Ada (Schrock) Beachy, was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Nov. 20, 1908; died of an apparent heart attack at Sarasota, Fla., Feb. 27, 1983; aged 74 y. On Jan. 5, 1933, he was married to Ada Hershberger, who died on Feb. 3, 1978. On Nov. 23, 1978, he was married to Anna Yoder Schrock, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Marie-Mrs. Kenneth Yoder), 4 sons (Harold, Noah, Henry, and Darrel), 2 step-daughters (Norma Gregory, and Laverta Miller), 3 stepsons (Marvin, John, and Harold Schrock), 3 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Clara Hershberger, and Mattie Kauffman). He was a member of Clinton Brick Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 3, in charge of Carl L. Smeltzer; interment in Clinton Brick Cemetery.
Bergey, Raymond W., son of Jonas B. and Lizzie (Willover) Bergey, was born in Franconia Twp., Pa., Nov. 26, 1899; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Mar. 6, 1983; aged 83 y. On June 27, 1923, he was married to Katie L. Bergey, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ray Donald), one daughter (Sadie Catherine-Mrs. David E. Beyer), 6 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, 3 brothers (Amandus, Jonas, and Abraham), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Katie Landis and Elizabeth Bergey). He was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 9, in charge of Floyd Hackman and Curtis Bergey; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Freed, David Manassa, son of Franklin and Elizabeth (Stingly) Freed, was born in Hardy Co., W. Va., Oct. 27, 1900; died at Rockingham Co., Va., Feb. 25, 1983; aged 82y. On Dec. 12, 1927, he was married to Floney Delawder, who died on Dec. 11, 1973. Surviving are 2 daughters (Shirley Mongold and Thelma Adams), and one son (Everett). He was a member of Valley View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 28, in charge of Michael Shenk and John Davidhizer; interment in Caplinger Cemetery, Criders, Va.
Greenwood, James H., son of Joseph and Georgina (Wellwood) Greenwood, was born in Toronto, Ont., Oct. 28, 1913; died at Hanover, Ont., Feb. 16, 1983; aged 69 y. He was married to Edith Nighswander, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Rosalyn Lembke and Karen Virtanen), 2 sons (Paul and James, Jr.), and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife (Roselene Taylor). He was a member of Hanover-Chesley Mennonite Fellowship. Funeral services were held at Richardson Allard Funeral Home on Feb. 18, in charge of Maurice Martin, Arthur Byer, and Dan Nighswander; spring interment in the Hanover Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: The obituary says, "Spring Interment." Not my error.
Greiner, Alice H., daughter of Wane S. and Martha (Hess) Baum, was born in Manheim, Pa., Dec. 6, 1907; died of a heart attack at Manheim, Pa., Mar. 2, 1983; aged 75 y. On Nov. 28, 1928, she was married to Joseph M. Greiner, who survives. Also surviving are one son (J. Henry), 2 daughters (Helen-Mrs. Glenn H. Oberholtzer and Jane-Mrs. Kenneth R. Moyer), 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Samuel H. Baum and Wayne H. Baum, Jr.). She was a member of Mt. Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 5, in charge of Henry W. Frank and Shelley R. Shellenberger; interment in East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery.
Gross, Ann, daughter of ____ and ___Delp, was born in Line Lexington, Pa., July 30, 1905; died at Doylestown, Pa., Feb. 24, 1983; aged 77 y. On Aug. 11, 1926, she was married to Paul R. Gross, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruth-Mrs. Herbert Rush), one son (Webster), 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Oscar and Abram Delp), and one sister (Priscilla Delp). She was a member of Doylestown Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Anders Funeral Home on Feb. 27, in charge of Ray K. Yoder; interment in Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.
Iutzi, Wilfred, son of Jacob Z. And Catherine (Roth) Iutzi, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Jan. 24, 1914; died at St. Marys Hospital, Kitcherner, Ont., Feb. 27, 1983; aged 69 y. On Jan. 10, 1935, he was married to Bernice Jantzi, who died on Sept. 27, 1966. Surviving are 5 children (Nyle, John, Delores-Mrs. Harold Swartzentruber, Carol-Mrs. Kenneth Huehn, and Donna-Mrs. Gregory Spencer), 13 grandchildren, one brother (Roy), and one sister (Eva-Mrs. Eldon Gingerich). He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 1, in charge of Vernon Zehr, David Jantzi, and Fred Lichti; interment in Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery.
Kauffman, Nobel Arthur, son of David M. and Lydia (Baumgardner) Kauffman, was born at Goshen, Ind., Oct. 15, 1897; died of a heart attack at Midland Hospital Center, Midland, Mich., Mar. 4, 1983; aged 85 y. On Nov. 29, 1919, he was married to Minnie Anna Yoder, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (Archie, Delmar, Willard, Herman, and Larry), 3 daughters (Mamie, Betty-Mrs. Sam Swartzentruber and Shirley), 30 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Maynard). He was a member of Midland Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 7, in charge of Bradley A. Miller and Floyd Bontrager; interment in Midland Cemetery.
Leatherman, Harvey, son of Samuel and Katherine (Gahman) Leatherman, was born on Mar. 21, 1906; died at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Feb. 18, 1983; aged 76 y. On June 24, 1933, he was married to Florence Myers, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Donald, Russell, Harold, and Herbert), one daughter (Joyce-Mrs. Laverne Geissinger), 20 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Deep Run East Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb.21, in charge of John Ehst; interment in the church cemetery.
Mast, Samuel K., son of Daniel Z. and Elizabeth (Hertzler) Mast, was born at Morgantown, Pa., Nov. 27, 1899; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., Jan. 27, 1983; aged 83 y. On Nov. 11, 1920, he was married to Minnie Bewley, who died on Apr. 1, 1978. Surviving are 5 sons (Daniel, Horace, Raymond, Arthur, and Ralph), 2 daughters (Edith-Mrs. Lloyd Mast and Marjorie-Mrs. Glenn Steffen), 22 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and a foster sister (Rebecca Kurtz). An infant son (Melvin) preceded him in death. He was a member of Oley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 31, in charge of Omar Kurtz and Kenneth Horning. Memorial services were held at Landis Homes on Jan. 31, in charge of Charles Lefever and Omar Kurtz; interment in Oley Mennonite Cemetery.
Transcriber's note: The death date of Samuel Mast should be Jan. 27, 1983, not 1893. Not my error.
Mummau, Mable, daughter of Milton and Fannie (Longenecker) Cassel, was born in Penn Twp., Pa., Feb. 18, 1899; died at Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 27, 1983; aged 84 y. On Sept. 29, 1921, she was married to Jacob R. Mummau, who died on Aug. 11, 1974. Surviving are 2 sons (Cassel C. and John C.), 3 daughters (Lorrayne C.-Mrs. Harold R. Jones, Esther C.-Mrs. Richard C. Baker, and Mable C.-Mrs. John H. Hershey), 15 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Florence L.-Mrs. Daniel Breitigan and Edna L. Shaffer), and one brother (Francis L.). She was preceded in death by one son (Jay Abraham). She was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 2, in charge of Shelley R. Shellenberger and Henry W. Frank; interment in Kauffman's Mennonite Cemetery.
Roggie, Aaron N., son of Joseph and Kate (Noftsin) Roggie, was born in Croghan, N. Y., Sept. 8, 1899; died at Lowville, N. Y., Mar. 3, 1983; aged 83 y. On Aug. 22, 1923, he was married to Esther Zehr, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Marvin J. and Milford A. Roggie), one daughter (Muriel Ruth Widrick), 8 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Lowville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 5 in charge of Richard Zehr and Milton Zehr; interment in Croghan Mennonite Cemetery.
Showalter, John, son of Lewis P. and Anna (Suter) Showalter, was born in Broadway, Va., May 14, 1914; died of cancer at University Hospital, Charlottesville, Va., Mar. 1, 1983; aged 68 y. He was married to Edith M. Burkholder, who survives. Also surviving is one daughter (Karin Halterman), one granddaughter, one brother (Marvin), and one sister (Ruth F. Showalter). He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 3, in charge of Harvey Yoder and Harold Eshelman; interment in Zion Cemetery.
Springer, Aaron J., son of Val and Katie (Litwiller) Springer, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Aug. 7, 1899; died of an apparent heart attack at Hopedale Medical Complex on Feb. 26, 1983; aged 83 y. On Jan.31, 1922, he was married to Naomi Atkins, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Lela Stalter, Lola Speerly, and Dorothy Smucker), one son (Ralph), 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Clara Unzicker and Ruth Zehr) and one brother (Homer). He was preceded in death by one son, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 1, in charge of Aden J. Yoder and Don Rheinheimer; interment in Hopedale Church Cemetery.
Stuckey, Dennis, son of Samuel and Mary Ann (Freyenberger) Stuckey, was born in Fulton Co., Ohio; died at his home at Wauseon, Ohio, Jan. 31, 1983; aged 84 y. On Aug. 10, 1920, he was married to Herma Rupp, who died on Mar. 23, 1947. On May 1, 1949, he was married to Mabel Klopfenstein Gisel, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Maurice), 3 stepdaughters (Lois-Mrs. Melvin Leidig, Ruth Gisel, and Lavonne-Mrs. Paul Bixler), 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Minnie-Mrs. Elmer Grieser, Lydia-Mrs. Eldon Rupp, and Phoebe-Mrs. Cletus Schrock). An infant son and one grandchild preceded him in death.
Sweigart, Mary, daughter of David C. and Sarah (Stoltzfus) Byler, was born in Upper Leacock Twp., Pa., Feb. 11, 1906; died of leukemia in Lancaster Co., Pa., Mar. 7, 1983; aged 77 y. On Nov. 25, 1926, she was married to D. Wayne Sweigart, who died on Jan. 6, 1983. Surviving are 2 daughters (Dorothy S.-Mrs. Joseph Hostetler and Nora J.-Mrs. Glenn S. Good), 2 sons (David W. and Arthur P. Sweigart), 18 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Earl King and Bertha-Mrs. Orval Ash). She was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 10, in charge of H. Raymond Charles and Shelley R. Shellenberger; interment in Kraybill Cemetery.
Unzicker, Robert, son of Ervin and Velma (Smith) Unzicker, was born in Foosland, Ill., Sept. 9, 1934; died at Cap Coral, Fla., Feb. 28, 1983; aged 48 y. On Sept. 7, 1954, he was married to Wilma Reed, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Beverly Keefer, Cheryl Burgess, Rose Unzicker, and Joan Unzicker), 2 sons (Donald and Ryan), his mother and stepfather (Douglas and Velma Gardner), one brother (Thomas0, and 6 sisters (Pearl Lamb, Carol Van Camp, Jean Rhodes, Pat DeLuca, Karen Baker, and Nancy John), and 5 grandchildren. He was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar.3, in charge of Paul O. King; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.
Wyse, Mina Delila, daughter of Peter and Barbara (Wyse) Graber, was born near Stryker, Ohio, Mar. 12, 1890; died at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home Archbold, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1982; aged 92 y. On Nov. 14, 1916, she was married to Fred L. Wyse, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter (Bernice-Mrs. Maynard Wyse), one son (Wesley), 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one brother (Archie Graber), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Verna Fielitz and Zela-Mrs. J. E. Nofziger). She was preceded in death by one son (Orlin), one granddaughter, one sister (Bertha), and 3 brothers (Ira Chauncey, and D. Wyse Graber). She was a member of the West Clinton Mennonite Church.
Transcribed by Marcia Bickel, Kansas.