Stauffer.- Arlene Krupp, former missionary, 54, died of cancer on Oct. 20 in Harrisonburg, Va. She and her husband, James, served under Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions in South Vietnam, 1957-75, and in the Philippines, 1975-80. Since 1981, they were copastors of Weavers Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg. Stauffer was a native of Souderton, Pa.
Baltz.- Max, was born in Mishawaka, Ind., June 16, 1912; died at Peoria, Ill., Sept. 4, 1985; aged 73 y. On May 25, 1945, he was married to Florence Weaver, who survives. He was a member of Bahia Vista Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Calvary Mennonite Church on Sept. 6, in charge of Gary Stenson, James Zehr, and Vernon Birkey; interment in Washington, Ill.
Bixler.- Allen, son of John D. and Bertha (Gerber) Bixler, was born at Kidron, Ohio, Feb. 19, 1898; died at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1985; aged 87 y. On June 28, 1925, he was married to Ellen Sommer, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Robert, James, and John), 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 5 sisters (Martha-Mrs. Sylvester Lehman, Clara-Mrs. Rufus Amstutz, Selma Bixler, Annie-Mrs. Fonza Evans, and Hilda-Mrs. Carl Johnson), and one brother (Reuben Bixler). He was preceded in death by one sister (Esther-Mrs. Paul Amstutz). In 1937 he was ordained to the ministry in the Kidron Mennonite congregation. He was a charter member of the Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 11, in charge of Bill Detweiler; interment in the Kidron Church Cemetery.
Bixler.- Ellen, daughter of Jacob and Anna (Moser) Sommer, was born at Kidron, Ohio, Sept. 16, 1900; died at the Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, Ohio, Oct. 13, 1985; aged 85 y. On June 28, 1925, she was married to Allen Bixler, who died on Oct. 8, 1985. Surviving are 3 sons (Robert, James, and John), 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Rose Sommer and Esther-Mrs. Delvin Gerber). She was preceded in death by 4 sisters and 2 brothers. She was a charter member of Kidron Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 16, in charge of Richard Wolf; interment in the church cemetery.
Frederick.- Rebecca N., daughter of John W. and Anna (Nolt) Weaver, was born in East Earl Twp., Pa., Aug. 14, 1896; died at the Fairmount Rest Home, Ephrata, Pa., Sept. 26, 1985; aged 89 y. On June 10, 1920, she was married to Isaac 0. Frederick, who died on June 2, 1967. Surviving are one daughter (Anna Mae-Mrs. Roy M. Sensenig), one son (Marvin), 3 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (David N. Weaver), and 2 sisters (Anna-Mrs. Banks Weaver and Elizabeth N. Weaver). She was a member of Goodville Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Weaverland Mennonite Church on Sept. 29, in charge of Harold Reed, Jacob Frederick, and S. Weaver Martin; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Hershberger.- Anna B., daughter of Joe G. and Katie (Reil) Stauffer, was born at Milford, Nebr., Nov. 23, 1895; died at Seward, Nebr., Oct. 16, 1985; aged 89 y. On Jan. 15, 1915, she was married to Dave Hershberger, Sr., who died on Mar. 9, 1960. Surviving are 4 sons (Harlan, Reaford, Roy, and David, Jr.), 2 daughters (Mary-Mrs. Gerald Stutzman and Phyllis-Mrs. Dale Philson), 26 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Philip, Wilton, and Leonard Stauffer), and 4 sisters (Lillie Springer, Ada Stutzman, Taphena Jantzi, and Ruby Mast). She was a member of East Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 19, in charge of Ron King, Lloyd Gingerich, and Oliver Roth; interment in East Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.
Hess.- Mary H., daughter of Emanuel and Susan (Herr) Groff, was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 29, 1891; died on Sept. 27, 1985; aged 94 y. She was married to Christian R. Hess, who died in 1921. Surviving are one daughter (Verna-Mrs. Clayton N. Thomas), one son (Jacob G. Hess), 33 grandchildren, one sister (Nora-Mrs. Andrew N. Miller), and one brother (Elias H. Groff). She was a member of New Danville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of David N. Thomas and Jay C. Garber; interment in the church cemetery.
Landis.- Clara D., daughter of Allen and Katie (Derstein) Rickert, was born at Telford, Pa., June 24, 1894; died at her home at Souderton, Pa., Oct. 10, 1985; aged 91 y. She was married to Warren K. Landis, who died on Sept. 12, 1977. Surviving are 2 daughters (Esther-Mrs. Jerry Knechel and Sarah R. Landis), 2 sons (Walter R. and Paul R. Landis), 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 3 brothers (Henry, Arthur, and Allen Rickert). She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 14, in charge of Samuel Janzen and Russell B. Musselman; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.
Lichty.- Hannah, was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., Dec. 15, 1888; died at Cambridge, Ont., Oct. 3, 1985; aged 96 y. On Jan. 14, 1914, she was married to Irvine W. Lichty, who died on Dec. 14, 1970. Surviving are 3 sons (Gordon, Oscar, and Howard), one daughter (Verna Steckly), 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one brother (Urias Martin), and one sister (Mrs. Barbara Roth). She was a member of Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 6, in charge of Erwin Wiens and Horace Cressman; interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery.
Litwiller.- Mildred, was born at Delavan, Ill., Apr. 14, 1912; died at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, Fla., Sept. 15, 1985; aged 73 y. On May 9, 1937, she was married to Alvin E. Litwiller, who died on July 6, 1985. Surviving are one daughter (Mary Sisley), 4 sons (Milton D., Earl, Marvin, and Dean), 7 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Frances Cole and Mary Jean Heintz), and 4 brothers (Harry, Neil, Henry, and Paul Mount). She was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Bradenton Funeral Home on Sept. 17, in charge of Paul R. Yoder. Graveside services were held at Hopedale in charge of H. James Smith.
Miller.- R. Emerson, son of Christian R. and Caroline (Mast) Miller, was born in Chester Co., Pa., Sept. 14, 1922; died at Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 3, 1985; aged 63 y. He was married to Mildred Blauch, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Donna Miller, Linda Luna, and Ellen Waybill), one son (Ronald), 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Ernest and Lewis), and one sister (Pearl Stryker). He was a member of Doylestown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 6, in charge of Ray K. Yoder, Roy Bucher, and Joseph Gross; interment in Doylestown Mennonite Cemetery.
Oberholtzer.- Barbara S., daughter of Amos and Barbara (Stoner) Oberholtzer, was born in Warwick Twp., Pa., Aug. 30, 1890; died at the Mennonite Home on Sept. 20, 1985; aged 95 y. Surviving are one foster daughter (Mildred H.-Mrs. Richard B. Hess) and 2 sisters (Sara-Mrs. Lloyd Weaver and Mary Breneman). She was a member of Lititz Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Home on Sept. 23, in charge of Jacob Frederick, Richard Hess, and Chester Wenger; interment in Hess Mennonite Cemetery.
Zimmerly.- Aldine J., son of Jacob and Anna (Geiser) Zimmerly, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Dec. 13, 1903; died at Orrville, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1985; aged 81 y. In 1932, he was married to Velma 0. Steiner, who died in 1975. Surviving are one son (Glenn), 3 daughters (Mrs. Lois Copeland, Mrs. Eileen Loeffler, and Esther), 4 grandchildren, one brother (Noah), and one sister (Elma Esh). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers (Dennis, Daniel, and Glenn). He was a member of Crown Hill Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 10, in charge of Noah Hilty and Ernie Hershberger; interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.
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Birkey.- Clarence L., son of John and Mary (Zimmerman) Birkey, was born at Foosland, Ill., May 1, 1910; died of a heart attack at Gibson Community Hospital on Oct. 20, 1985; aged 75 y. On Sept. 25, 1940, he was married to Frances Hieser, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Warren), one daughter (Susie Oyer), one granddaughter, and one sister (Gladice Birkey). He was a member of East Bend Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 22, in charge of Paul 0. King; interment in East Bend Memorial Gardens.
Driedger.- Jennifer Anne, daughter of James L. and Irene (Liefso) Driedger, was born at Hanover, Ont., Oct. 27, 1980; died of a brain tumor, at Chesley District Hospital, Chesley, Ont., Sept. 21, 1985; aged 4 y. Surviving are her parents, one brother (Mark), grandparents (Harry and Margaret Driedger and Laurier and Mary Liefso), and great-grandparents (Jacob and Agnes Driedger and Gerhardt and Mary Wiebe). Funeral services were held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church on Sept. 23 in charge of Maurice Martin; interment in Paisley Cemetery.
Freed.- Alverda, daughter of Charles B. and Mary (Overholt) Brunner, was born in Montgomery Co., Pa., Oct. 19, 1895; died at Souderton Mennonite Home, Souderton, Pa., Oct. 17, 1985; aged 90 y. She was married to Allen G. Freed, who died in June 1979. Surviving are 5 daughters (Elsie-Mrs. Abram H. Wismer, Aquilla-Mrs. Paul L. Myers, Mary B.-Mrs. Harold T. Derstine, Agnes B. Gussman, and Alverda B.-Mrs. Clayton M. Landes), one son (Allen B.), 19 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 20, in charge of Curtis D. Godshall and Sam Janzen; interment in Souderton Mennonite Cemetery.
Landis.- Mary B., daughter of Christian and Fannie (Brubaker) Lefever, was born in Manheim Twp., Pa., Nov. 8, 1896; died of a cardiorespiratory arrest at Landis Homes Retirement Center, Lititz, Pa., Sept. 18, 1985; aged 88 y. On Oct. 28, 1920, she was married to Elmer B. Landis, who died on Mar. 17, 1979. Surviving are 2 sons (Mervin L. and James L. Landis), 15 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter (Erla-Mrs. Melvin Rohrer). She was a member of Landis Valley Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 21, in charge of Donald Good and Lester Hoover; interment in the church cemetery.
Roth.- Nellie Elizabeth, daughter of Noah and Catherine (Hartzler) Yoder, was born in East Lynne, Mo., Jan. 12, 1898; died at her home at Harrisonville, Mo., Oct. 18, 1985; aged 87 y. On Nov. 12, 1922, she was married to Clarence V. Hartzler, who died in 1957. In December 1962, she was married to Frank Roth, who died on June 9, 1983. Surviving are 5 daughters (Mary Kathryn-Mrs. Lester Yoder, Ethel Hartzler, Helen-Mrs. Marvin Kenagy, Esther, and Evelyn-Mrs. Maurice Smith), one son (J. T. Hartzler) one stepson (Harold Roth), 2 stepdaughters (Celesta Sperry and Ruth Roth), 13 grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 9 step-great-grandchildren, and one brother (Reuben Yoder). She was a member of Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 21, in charge of Darrell Zook and Jim Powers; interment in Clearfork Cemetery.
Schertz.- Mattie Ellen, daughter of Peter and Mary (Saltzman) Schertz, was born in Flanagan, Ill., July 25, 1882; died at Meadows Mennonite Home, Chenoa, Ill., Oct. 21, 1985; aged 103 y. She was a member of Waldo Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 23, in charge of Lester Zook; interment in Waldo Cemetery.
Schwartzentruber.- Barbara, daughter of Solomon and Bena (Yantzi) Streicher, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Aug. 4, 1903; died at Stratford General Hospital on Oct. 15, 1985; aged 82 y. On Sept. 4, 1923, she was married to David Schwartzentruber, who died on Dec. 11, 1982. Surviving are 3 sons (Harold, Glenn, and Earl), one daughter (Betty-Mrs. Enos Bearinger), 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one brother (Elmer Streicher), and one sister (Magdalena-Mrs. Aaron Stere). She was a member of Tavistock Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 18. in charge of Gordon Bauman; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.
Shank.- John F., son of Perry E. and Katie (Showalter) Shank, was born at Broadway, Va., Feb. 19, 1911; died of a heart attack at Broadway, Va., Oct. 18, 1985; aged 74 y. On Dec. 12, 1935, he was married to Katie Brunk, who survives. Also surviving are 2 brothers (J. Ward and Samuel), and one sister (Martha-Mrs. Clarence Whissen). He was ordained to the ministry in 1951 and served as pastor in several congregations in the Northern District of Virginia Conference. He was also administrator of Peggy Memorial Home in Jamaica for 12 years. Funeral services were held at Zion Mennonite Church on Oct. 20, in charge of Earl R. Delp and Lloyd S. Horst; interment in the church cemetery.
Showalter.- Mary Magdalene, daughter of Timothy and Susie (Shipe) Showalter, was born at Broadway, Va., Feb. 22, 1912; died at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, Va., Oct. 5, 1985; aged 73 y. Surviving are 5 sisters (Ada, Emma, Ida, Martha, and Grace Showalter), one brother (Daniel), and one foster brother (Teddy Hartman). She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 8, in charge of Harvey Yoder and Stephen Dintaman; interment in Zion Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Snider.- Howard S., son of Jacob and Ida Snider, was born in Waterloo, Ont., Aug. 18, 1888; died at Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 13, 1985; aged 97 y. On June 10, 1919, he was married to Linda Becker, who died on Sept. 7, 1985. Surviving are 6 daughters (Carol-Mrs. Howard Gimbel, Delphine-Mrs. Mervin Gingrich, Jean-Mrs. Robert Fitzgerald, Elaine-Mrs. William Yoder, Elizabeth-Mrs. Joe R. Weber, and Lucille-Mrs. Howard Weber), one son (Howard, Jr.), 20 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 4 sisters. He was a member of Erb Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Edward R. Good Funeral Home Chapel on Oct. 16, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery.
Zook.- Edd T., son of John and Barbara (Zook) Zook, was born at Garden City, Mo., Jan. 21, 1893; died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 4, 1985; aged 92 y. On Aug. 4, 1914, he was married to Martha Bender, who died on Feb. 12, 1970. On June 18, 1972, he was married to Abbie Blosser, who died on Oct. 29, 1972. Surviving are 2 daughters (Edith-Mrs. Gideon Yoder and Mary-Mrs. Randall Davis), one son (Raymond), 6 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. He was a member of East Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 7, in charge of Norman Derstine; interment in East Union Cemetery.
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Baker.- Rosella, daughter of Jonas and Alice (Yoder) Ash, was born at Springs, Pa., Feb. 5, 1905; died of cancer at Cumberland, Md., Oct. 9, 1985; aged 80 y. On Oct. 29, 1925, she was married to Earl Baker, who died on Apr. 29, 1976. Surviving are 5 sons (Paul, Clark, Bernard, Ronald, and Clifford), 3 daughters (Mrs. Anna Mae Thomas, Mrs. Joan Opel, and Mrs. Kay Marshall), 21 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one brother (Clyde Ash), and one sister (Lura Folk). She was a member of Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 11, in charge of Steven Heatwole and Galen Beitzel (grandson); interment in Springs Cemetery.
Eichelberger.- Dora, was born at Hopedale, Ill., Oct. 20, 1911; died at Goshen, Ind., Sept. 21, 1985; aged 73 y. On Sept. 5, 1936, she was married to Ervin Eichelberger, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Joyce-Mrs. Maynard Kauffman and Donna-Mrs. Marvin Gingerich), one son (Carrol), 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 5 sisters (Alice Litweiller, Clare-Mrs. Clifford Hartman, Ruth-Mrs. Sanford Imhoff, Lila-Mrs. Alpheous Hartman, and Velma-Mrs. Edward Wiebe), and 3 brothers (Oliver, Elmer, and Clayton). She was preceded in death by one son (Eugene), one grandson, and one great-granddaughter. She was a member of Emma Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 25, in charge of Etril J. Leinbach; interment in Eden Cemetery, Topeka.
Himes.- Ray E., son of Clifford and Ruth (Elsass) Himes,was born at North Canton, Ohio, Aug. 4, 1928; died of cancer at Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Oct. 11, 1985; aged 57 y. On June 29, 1951, he was married to Edith Kurtz, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Danny, Ronald, Dennis, and Byron Scott), one daughter (Carol), 3 grandchildren, one sister (Evelyn Moore), and 2 brothers (Jerald and Paul). On Oct. 20, 1963, he was ordained to the ministry and served congregations at St. Petersburg, Fla.; Sonnenberg, Apple Creek, Ohio; and Salem, Wooster, Ohio. He was a member of Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 14, in charge of Myron Augsburger and David Garber; interment in Sonnenberg Church Cemetery.
Lambert.- Lennie Marie, daughter of Elmer and Flocie (White) Cunningham, was born at Whitmer, W.Va., Nov. 8, 1914; died at Newport News, Va., Oct. 16, 1985; aged 70 y. On Dec. 25, 1940, she was married to Marshall Levi Lambert, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (David Marshall and Norman Eugene), 3 daughters (Lois Marie Lambert, Esther Mae Zimmerman, and Doris Elaine Rogers), and 7 granddaughters. She was a member of Warwick River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 18, in charge of Truman Brunk, Sr., and Truman Brunk, Jr.; interment in Warwick River Mennonite Cemetery.
Mayer.- William, son of Moses and Rachel (Lichti) Mayer, was born at St. Agatha, Ont., May 15, 1917; died of a heart attack at Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 23, 1985; aged 68 y. On Feb. 27, 1945, he was married to Ruth Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Don and Joe), one daughter (Sharon Mayer), 2 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Elmina-Mrs. Gerry Wismer, Adeline-Mrs. Simon Gingerich, and Viola-Mrs. Bill Gingerich), and one brother (Clarence). He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 26, in charge of Fred Lichti and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in Steinmann Church Cemetery.
Moyer.- Joyce, daughter of Howard and Anna (Clymer) Derstine, was born at Blooming Glen, Pa., Aug. 7, 1936; died of renal cell carcinoma at Sellersville, Pa., Oct. 25, 1985; aged 49 y. On Aug. 3, 1957, she was married to Jay A. Moyer, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Debra, Brenda-Mrs. Brian Moyer, Kerry, Sandra-Mrs. Scott Nice, and Trena), and one grandson. She was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 27, in charge of Mark M. Derstine and James C. Longacre; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.
Oberholtzer.- Alta B., daughter of John and Hettie (Myer) Burkhart, was born in West Earl Twp., Pa., Dec. 20, 1890; died at Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 18, 1985; aged 94 y. On Jan. 29, 1914, she was married to Elmer M. Oberholtzer, who died on June 9, 1985. Surviving are 2 daughters (Esther-Mrs. Aaron Brubaker and Erla-Mrs. Isaac Culp), one son (John Jacob), 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, 2 brothers (Harlan and Ray), and 2 sisters (Clara Wenger and Helen Peachey). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Miriam). She was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 21, in charge of Curvin Buchen, Charles Wert, and Amos Sauder; interment in the church cemetery.
Storr.- Dulcie Marie, daughter of Delbert and Christina (Smith) Adams, was born at Blandsville, W.Va., Jan. 9, 1920; died of chronic lung disease at Canton, Ohio, Oct. 26, 1985; aged 65 y. In 1937, she was married to Clifford L. Cumpston, who died on Sept. 24, 1975. She was later married to Robert Storr. Surviving are 4 daughters (Elizabeth-Mrs. Marion Miller, Mary Ann Murray, Laura Bricker, and Margaret Cumpston), 3 sons (Edward, Owen, and Jerry Cumpston), 23 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Brady and Donzel Adams), and stepmother (Dovee Adams). She was preceded in death by one daughter (Lorraine Brown) and 2 sons (Delbert Ray and Clifford Lee). She was a member of Beech Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 29, in charge of Paul D. Brunner; interment in Beech Mennonite Church Cemetery.
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Hurst.- Charlotte, Goshen College admissions counselor,
41, was killed in a two-car accident near Middlebury, Ind., on
Nov. 8. Her husband survived the crash in which the Hurst car
was struck head-on by a drunken driver. A trained teacher and
counselor, Hurst joined the Goshen College staff in 1984.
Berkey.- Sherrill Elaine, daughter of Willard and Evelyn
(Litwiller) Good, was born at Champaign, Ill., Feb. 28, 1953;
died at Goshen, Ind., Oct. 30, 1985; aged 32 y. On May 20, 1978,
she was married to Donald Berkey, who survives. Also surviving
are 3 sons (Israel David, Joseph Christian, and Daniel Micaiah),
one daughter (Christy Joanna), one sister (Shirley Kempf), and
2 grandmothers (LuElla Good and Emma Litwiller). Graveside services
were held on Nov. 1 at West Goshen Cemetery. A memorial service
was held at First Mennonite Church, Urbana, Ill., Nov. 3, in charge
of Peter and Sheryl Dyck.
Eby.- Amanda W., daughter of Reuben and Mary Ann (Brubacher) Eby, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Nov. 8, 1897; died of heart failure at Cambridge, Ont., Oct. 10, 1985; aged 87 y. On Mar. 21, 1934, she was married to Orton Eby, who died in 1952. She was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 12, in charge of Ray Brubacher, Mary Schiedel, and Jim Reusser; interment in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.
Weber -- Correction printed in January 7, 1986 issue: There were some errors in the obituary of Amanda Eby in the Nov. 26 issue. Her name should have been listed as Amanda Weber, not Amanda Eby. She was married to Orton Weber, not Orton Eby.
Griffin.- Mary, daughter of Ofield and Alice Shell, was born in Atmore, Ala., Apr. 10, 1949; died of a cerebral hemorrhage at Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y., Oct. 16, 1985; aged 36 y. Surviving are her husband (Ernest L. Griffin), one daughter (Altamese), her parents, 7 brothers (Andrew, Roosevelt, Nathaniel, John, Willie, Kevin and Winston), and 2 sisters (Abra R. Evans and Belinda Clay). She was a member of Seventh Avenue Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Armstrong Funeral Home, Brooklyn, Oct. 19, in charge of Monroe Yoder and Stephen Garcia, and at Atmore, Ala., Oct. 23, in charge of Joseph Thomas; interment in Stallworth Cemetery.
Hershberger.- Anna B. daughter of Joe G. and Katie (Reil) Stauffer, was born in Milford, Nebr., Nov. 23, 1895; died at Seward, Nebr., Oct. 16, 1985; aged 89 y. On Jan. 15, 1915, she was married to Dave Hershberger, Sr., who died on Mar. 9, 1960. Surviving are 4 sons (Harlan, Reaford, Roy, and David, Jr.), 3 daughters (Kathryn-Mrs. Elwin Friesen, Mary-Mrs. Gerald Stutzman, and Phyllis-Mrs. R. Dale Philson), 26 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Philip; Wilton, and Leonard Stauffer), and 4 sisters (Lillie Springer, Ada Stutzman, Taphena Jantzi, and Ruby Mast). She was a member of East Fairview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 19, in charge of Ron King, Lloyd Gingerich, and Oliver Roth; interment in East Fairview Cemetery.
Kennell.- Martha E., daughter of Jacob and Martha (Schertz) Garber, was born at Metamora, Ill., Nov. 11, 1899; died at Eureka, Ill., Oct. 25, 1985; aged 85 y. On Jan. 30, 1919, she was married to John E. Kennell, who died on Sept. 10, 1959. Surviving are 2 sons (Chester and Robert), 6 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one brother (John Garber). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister. She was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 26, in charge of Eldon King and Robert Harnish. A memorial service was held at Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Oct. 27.
Ripper.- Vernon W., son of Ed and Mary (Hofmann) Ripper, was born at Tremont, Ill., Mar. 28, 1909; died at Sarasota, Fla., Oct. 31, 1985; aged 76 y. On June 8, 1935, he was married to Lydia Zehr, who survives. One son and one brother preceded him in death. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 3, in charge of James Detweiler; interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
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