From "Mennoscope":

Ramer.- C. J., 82, longtime Northwest Conference leader, died of cancer on Aug. 22 in Duchess, Alta. His parents, originally from Pennsylvania, were pioneer farmers in the Duchess area. Ramer became a farmer as well, but was also a pastor, evangelist, and moderator for many years of Northwest Conference (previously known as Alberta-Saskatchewan Conference). He was also an educator, helping to establish a winter Bible school in the 1930s, serving briefly as principal of Western Mennonite School in the 1950s, and teaching at Rosedale Bible Institute in the 1970s. Ramer is survived by his wife, Ethel, and seven children, including Robert, the new chief executive officer at Mennonite Publishing House.

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Obituaries:

Geiger.- Lydia, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Lehman) Geiger, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Sept. 1, 1899; died at Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio, Aug. 7, 1987; aged 87 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Bertha Schaller and Rosena Geiger) and one brother (Adam Geiger). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. She was a charter member of Kidron Mennonite Church. Graveside services were held at the Kidron Mennonite Church Cemetery on Aug. 10, in charge of Marion Berg.

Landis.- Eva D. Bowers, daughter of Frederick K. and Sallie (Detweiler) Bowers, was born in Lancaster, Pa., June 13, 1895; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., July 2, 1987; aged 92 y. On June 30, 1914, she was married to Elias R. Landis, who died on Sept. 25, 1986. Surviving are 2 daughters (Violet B. Freed and Marie L. Kelly), 2 sons (Frederick Landis and Willard L. Garis), 9 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 4, in charge of Curtis L. Bergey and Floyd M. Hackman; interment in Franconia Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Leatherman.- Walter H., son of John and Elizabeth (Heacock) Leatherman, was born in Ottsville, Pa., Jan. 10, 1892; died of pneumonia and heart disease at Lansdale, Pa., Aug. 5, 1987; aged 95 y. On Jan. 3, 1914, he was married to Clara Wismer, who died on Aug. 10, 1974. Surviving are 3 daughters (Sadie Maugle, Grace Hufford, and Arlene Leatherman), 2 sons (James Detweiler and Norman), 13 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Perkasie Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 7, in charge of James A. Burkholder and Catherine Longenecker; interment in Perkasie Mennonite Cemetery.

Moyer.- Dwight I., son of Gideon and Clara (Heckler) Moyer, was born in Hilltown Twp., Pa., Apr. 10, 1908; died of acute myocardial infarction at Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 6, 1987; aged 79 y. On Sept. 6, 1930, he was married to Elizabeth Yothers, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Ruth Swartley, Mary Gehman, and Anne Marie Moyer), 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Kathryn Baumaster). He was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 9, in charge of Robert L. Shreiner and Omar Kurtz; interment in Blooming Glen Mennonite Cemetery.

Schantz.- Alvin C., son of Daniel and Anna (Zimmerman) Schantz, was born in Fulda, Minn., Jan. 30, 1897; died of cerebral hemorrhage at Southwestern Memorial Hospital on June 23, 1987; aged 90 y. On Nov. 22, 1928, he was married to Lydia Detweiler, who died on Jan. 5, 1981. Surviving are one son (Dean Schantz), 6 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister (Anna) and one great-grandson. He was a member of Pleasant View Mennonite Clurch, where funeral services were held on June 27, in charge of Steve Laswell; interment in Pleasant View Mennonite Cemetery.

Swartzendruber.- Lena Keim, daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Heimbuch) Keim, was born at Arthur, Ill., June 2, 1898; died of heart failure at Bay Medical Center, Bay City, Mich., Aug. 5, 1987; aged 89 y. On Dec. 17, 1919, she was married to George Swartzendruber, who died on Aug. 7, 1967. Surviving are 2 daughters (Velma Esch and Edna Gascho), 2 sons (Edwin and Glen), one stepdaughter (Katie Albrecht), 26 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, and 18 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one stepson (Lawrence Swartzendruber), 3 brothers (Abe, Jonas, and Noah), and one half sister (Erma Kauffman). She was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 8, in charge of Wayne Keim and Luke Yoder; interment in the church cemetery.
Troyer.- Judith Elaine Barr, daughter of Richard C. and Reba (Rush) Barr, was born in Lancaster, Pa., June 29, 1945; died of cancer at her home in Elida, Ohio, July 20, 1987; aged 41 y. On Aug. 19, 1972, she was married to Stevan Troyer, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Karen), 3 sons (Scott and Seth, twins, and Brent), her parents, and one brother (David Barr). She was a member of Pike Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 23, in charge of Homer E. Schrock; interment in Salem Cemetery.

Wesener.- Emma Mae Rhodes, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Hershberger) Rhodes, was born in Washington Co., Iowa, Jan. 30, 1903; died at Wellman, Iowa, Aug. 8, 1987; aged 84 y. On Jan. 1, 1928, she was married to Henry R. Moore, who died on Jan. 17, 1943. On Oct. 1, 1967, she was married to Arthur F. Wesener, who died in 1971. Surviving are 2 sons (Robert and Willard), 2 daughters (Marlene Schrock and Shirley Ann Wiggs), 2 stepchildren (James Wesener and Betty Brown), 12 grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 9 step-great-grandchildren, one brother (Ivan Rhodes), and 3 sisters (Lydia Scalf, Mary Knepp, and Veda Carpenter). She was a member of First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Powell Funeral Home, Wellman, Iowa, on Aug. 11, in charge of Sheldon Burkhalter and Wilbur Nachtigall; interment in East Union Cemetery.

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Aeschliman.- Tyler Philip, son of Philip and Lisa (Grieser) Aeschliman, was born in St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, Aug. 10, 1987; died at Toledo, Ohio, Aug. 12, 1987; aged 2 d. Surviving are his parents, his twin sister (Trisha Sue), grandparents (Paul and Evelyn Grieser and Galen and Lois Aeschliman), and great-grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Leland Wyse and Mrs. Sopia Grieser). Funeral services were held at St. Vincent Hospital Chapel on Aug. 14, in charge of Charles H. Gautsche; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Allebach.- A. Lorraine Leatherman, daughter of Elmer D. and Mabel W. (Keeler) Leatherman, was born at Sellersville, Pa., Dec. 17, 1937; died at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., on Aug. 14, 1987; aged 49 y. In 1957 she was married to Darwin Allebach, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters (Cynthia Nyce, Sherry Louise Yothers, and Darlene Nolen), her parents, 8 grandchildren, one brother (Dale), and one sister (Geraldine). She was a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 15, in charge of Glenn Alderfer and Harold M. Fly.

Clemens.- Esther S. Moyer, daughter of Enos and Lillie (Stout) Moyer, was born at Silverdale, Pa., Jan. 2, 1902; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 15, 1987; aged 85 y. Surviving are 2 daughters (Olive Kuhns and Mildred Yoder), 2 sons (Edgar and R. Wayne Clemens), 17 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Souderton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 19, in charge of Samuel R. Janzen, Gerald A. Clemmer, and Russell B. Musselman; interment in Souderton Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Culp.- Della M., daughter of Clayton and Cora (High) Culp, was born in Vineland, Ont., Nov. 8, 1911; died at St. Catharines, Ont., June 29, 1987; aged 75 y. Surviving is one sister (Clara High). She was preceded in death by one brother (George) in 1983. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 1, in charge of Harold Nigh; interment in the Vineland Cemetery.

Leatherman.- Samuel D., son of David and Martha (Detweiler) Leatherman, was born in Bucks Co., Pa., Aug. 1, 1916; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 11, 1987; aged 71 y. On Feb. 12, 1938, he was married to Ada B. Lewis, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Mary L. and Nancy L. Leatherman), 3 sons (Clyde L., David L., and Ralph L.), 10 grandchildren, 3 sisters (Alice D. Myers, Anna Mae Detweiler, and Grace D. Leatherman), and 2 brothers (Elmer D. and Willard D.). On July 29, 1958, he was ordained a deacon and served the Franconia Mennonite Church, where he was a member. Funeral services were held at Franconia Mennonite Church on Aug. 13 in charge of John L. Derstine, Curtis L. Bergey, and Floyd M. Hackman; interment in Franconia Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Lewis.- Joseph K., son of Chauncey and Stephania (Bair) Lewis, was born in Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 13, 1916; died at Valley View Haven, July 25, 1987. On Feb. 25, 1940, he was married to Laurie Virginia Brown, who survives. Also surviving are one son (William), one daughter (Laurie), and one sister (Lillian Masterson). Funeral services were held at the Allensville Mennonite Church on July 28, in charge of Paul Bender and Timothy Peachey; interment in Allensville Mennonite Cemetery.

Metzler.- Landis L., son of Abram H. and Sadie (Landis) Metzler, was born in Penn Twp., Pa., Sept. 8, 1909; died at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, Pa., June 30, 1987; aged 77 y. On June 8, 1929, he was married to Ella Mae Zug, who died on June 23, 1981. On Apr. 16, 1983, he was married to Bertha Myer, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Melvin L.), 2 daughters (Dorothy Mae Martin and M. Geraldine Goss), 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Leroy L. and Abram L.), and 2 sisters (Ruth Longenecker and Verna Breneman). He was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren and one brother (Clyde). He was a member of East Petersburg Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 4, in charge of John B. Shenk, Lloyd M. Eby, and Donald W. Good; inerment in East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery.

Miller.- Lucinda Rupp, daughter of Eli and Caroline (Beck) Rupp, was born at Archbold, Ohio, Oct. 18, 1923; died at Mercy Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, Aug. 16, 1987; aged 63 y. On Sept. 2, 1945, she was married to Howard Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Marlin, Randy, and Merle), 3 daughters (Darlene Leupp, Cara Lou Sanders, and Rita Miller), and one sister (Alta Bechtol). She was a member of North Clinton Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 19, in charge of Robert Schloneger, Enid Schloneger, Charles Gautsche, and Dale Wyse; interment in the Pettisville Cemetery.

Schrock.- Jacob, son of Daniel and Mary Ann (Yoder) Schrock, was born in Middlebury, Ind., Aug. 28, 1901; died at LaGrange Hospital on Aug. 8, 1987; aged 85 y. Surviving are one sister (Anna Mishler). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. He was a member of Shore Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 10, in charge of Orville Miller and Aden J. Yoder; interment in Shore Cemetery.

VanHyning.- Thomas Mortimar, son of James A. and Leota Mae (Wickersham) VanHyning, was born at Zanesville, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1913, died of heart failure at Bellefontaine, Ohio, Aug. 7, 1987; aged 74 y. On July 20, 1939, he was married to Anna Marine, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Donald), one daughter (Connie Wilhoyte), and 3 sisters (Katherine King, Helen Wilcox, and Hazel Hill). One brother and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of South Union Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 10, in charge of Lynn A. Miller; interment in Zanesville Cemetery.

Wittrig.- Alma Birky, daughter of Joseph and Catherine Birky, was born in Wisner, Nebr., Sept. 28, 1896; died at Albany, Oreg., June 1, 1987; aged 90 y. On Mar. 21, 1916, she was married to Ed Wittrig, who died on Nov. 21, 1979. Surviving are 3 daughters (Nettie Dillon, Faye Dykast, and Marjorie Schantz), 2 sons (Russel and Wesley), and one sister (Emma Nitzsche). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Ray and Orvin). She was a member of Albany Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 4, in charge of Ed Springer and Robert Williams; interment in Fairview Mennonite Church cemetery.

Yoder.- Clarence R., was born in Thomas, Okla., July 30, 1903; died at his home in Middlebury, Ind., May 24, 1987; aged 83. On May 9, 1929, he was married to Delila Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters (Dorothy Shank, Ruth Yoder, Janet Martin, and Lois Miller), one son (Homer), 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mildred Moore), and 2 brothers (Harvey and Chester). He served as a minister in Middlebury, Ind., for 25 years. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, where funeral services were held on May 27, in charge of David Helmuth and Harold Yoder; interment in Grace Lawn Cemetery.

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Borntrager.- John T., son of Tobias and Nettie (Knepp) Borntrager, was born in Hutchinson, Kans., Aug. 28, 1920; died of cancer at Canton, Ohio, Aug. 18, 1987; aged 66 y. On June 27, 1940, he was married to Mary Christner, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Jay and John, Jr.), 2 daughters (Kathryn Keim and Geneva Massie), 11 grandchildren, one sister (Katie Yoder), 3 brothers (Sam, Christ, and Lee), 2 half brothers, one stepsister, and 3 stepbrothers. He was a member of Hartville Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 21, in charge of Carl K. Newswanger and Richard Ross; interment in Hartville Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Gunden.- Orville J., son of C. J. and Agnes (Albrecht) Gunden, was born on Apr. 11, 1917; died of complications following surgery at Goshen, Ind., Aug. 17, 1987; aged 70 y. On May 23, 1941, he was married to Ann Wenger, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Sandra Kennedy), 2 grandchildren, 4 sisters (Elva Hungeryager, Lois Clemens, Doris Metzler, and Ruth Gunden), and 4 brothers (Cleland, Elton, Ralph, and Donald). He was a member of College Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 19, in charge of James Waltner and Virgil Gerig; interment in Violett Cemetery.

Imhoff.- Vernon C., son of Christian D. and Rosa (Barrett) Imhoff, was born at Eureka, Ill., June 26, 1907; died at Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Eureka, Ill., Aug. 15, 1987; aged 80 y. Surviving are one brother (Harold D.) and 2 sisters (Maurine Arnold and Margaret Hamilton). He was a member of Roanoke Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Otto-Argo Funeral Home on Aug. 17, in charge of Eldon King and Robert Harnish; interment in Olio Cemetery.

Landis.- Noah Evers, son of George B. and Sophie (Evers) Landis, was born in Canton, Kans., Apr. 6, 1893; died at Hesston, Kans., Aug. 23, 1987; aged 94 y. On Aug. 22, 1917, he was married to Ethel Garber, who died in 1963. On June 2, 1965, he was married to Katie Gascho, who survives. Surviving are 3 sons (Elmer, Eldon, and Fred), 3 daughters (Berniece Nafziger, Bonita Driver, and Vivian Murray), 22 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 3 half brothers, and one half sister. He was preceded in death by 2 sons (Richard and Paul) and 2 daughters (Wilma and Ruth Erb). He was ordained to the ministry in 1919 and served the Alpha, Minn., and Wellman, Iowa, congregations. He was ordained a bishop in 1951. He was a member of Hesston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 25, in charge of Pau1 Friesen, John Landis, and Wesley Jantz; interment in East Lawn Cemetery.

Lentz.- Elva M. Gantz, daughter of Allen L. and Annie (Longnecker) Gantz, was born in Bachmansville, Pa., July 28, 1905; died at Lancaster, Pa., following an automobile accident, Aug. 19, 1987; aged 82 y. She was married to Lester S. Lentz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Wilbur, James, and Ralph), 2 daughters (Wilma Slaymaker and Anna Jean Dorwart), 17 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 23, in charge of Richard H. Frank, Ralph Ginder, and Walter L. Keener; interment in Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery.

Shelly.- Mabel B. Halteman, daughter of Henry and Lizzie (Bergey) Halteman, was born in Souderton, Pa., June 6, 1916; died at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa., Aug. 20, 1987; aged 71 y. On June 4, 1938, she was married to Earl A. Shelly, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Carol E. Allebach), one son (Richard I.), 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters (Eva B. Godshall and Lizzie B. Ruth), and one brother (Ellis B. Halteman). She was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 23, in charge of John L. Derstine, Curtis L. Bergey, and Floyd M. Hackman; interment in Franconia Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Yoder.- Lovina Helmuth, daughter of Daniel and Magdalena (Hochstetler) Helmuth, was born in Rochester, Minn., Jan. 8, 1896; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., Aug. 10, 1987; aged 91 y. In November 1917, she was married to Jacob S. Yoder, who died on Sept. 11, 1969. Surviving are 3 daughters (Tillie Nauraine, Elizabeth Yoder, and Ann Showalter), 2 sons (John J. and Aden), 22 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, one sister (Elizabeth Jantzi), and one brother (John Helmuth). She was preceded in death by 2 sons (Samuel and Clarence). She was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind. Funeral services were held at Grey Ridge Mennonite Church, Millersburg, Ohio, on Aug. 12, in charge of Paul Brunner and Robert Wenger; interment in Grey Ridge Mennonite Church Cemetery.

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Klahre.- David, 29, Penn View Christian School teacher, died on Aug. 23 of an apparent heart attack while on a camping trip in Quebec. He was a fourth grade teacher at the large Mennonite school in Souderton, Pa. He had been a member of the faculty since his graduation from Goshen College in 1979. Klahre was the author of "Why I Teach in a Mennonite School" in the Sept. 11, 1984, issue of Gospel Herald.

Birky.- Jake, son of Jacob D. and Emma (Martin) Birky, was born in Beemer, Nebr., Nov. 29, 1897; died at Valparaiso, Ind., Aug. 29, 1987; aged 89 y. On Sept. 16, 1920, he was married to Emma Miller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Uarda King and La Verne), 2 sons (Verlin and Marlin), 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mary and Emma Good), and one brother (Emanuel). He was a member of Hopewell Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 31, in charge of John F. Murray and David Mishler; interment in Hopewell Cemetery.

Birky.- Lydia Stoltzfus, daughter of Christian E. and Kathryn (Martin) Stoltzfus, was born in Lund, Kans., Nov. 16, 1892; died at Good Samaritan Center, Manson, Iowa, July 24, 1987; aged 94 y. On Apr. 4, 1917, she was married to Chris Z. Birky, who died on Mar. 27, 1961. Surviving are 2 daughters (Berdine Zehr and Edna Mae Anderson), 3 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of Manson Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 27, in charge of Scott Swartzendruber; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Detweiler.- Marcile E. Gudakunst, was born in Putnam Co., Ohio, Oct. 9, 1914; died at Bryan Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, Nebr., Aug. 21, 1987; aged 72 y. She was married to Arvin Simon, who died in 1943. She was later married to William E. Detweiler, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Rex and Myron Simon and Ronald and Gray Detweiler), 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Ervin and Harold Gudakunst), and 2 sisters (Margaret Yerington and Donna Gudakunst). She was a member of First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Metcalf Funeral Home on Aug. 24, in charge of Carl Godwin; interment in West Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.

Mast.- Laura Ellen Miller, daughter of Elmer E. and Ida (Nisley) Miller, was born in Clinton Twp., Ind., June 8, 1925; died at her home in Millersburg, Ind., Aug. 27, 1987; aged 62 y. On Dec. 18, 1947, she was married to Harley D. Mast, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Duane), 2 daughters (Fern and Nancy Troyer), 2 grandchildren, her mother, 2 brothers (Eldon and Elroy Miller), and 7 stepsisters (Irma Yoder, Fannie Stutzman, Katie Showalter, Susan Eash, Cora Schrock, Mary Kauffman, and Martha Yutzy). She was preceded in death by her father, stepfather (Edward J. Yoder), one stepsister (Alta Yoder), and 2 stepbrothers (Omer and Chris Yoder). She was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 29, in charge of Vernon E. Bontreger; interment in Clinton Union Cemetery.

Miller.- Stephen L., son of Melvin and Mary D. Miller, was born at Goshen, Ind., Feb. 1, 1957; died of cancer at Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Ind., Aug. 25, 1987; aged 30 y. On July 2, 1977, he was married to Kathy Bumgardner, who survives. Also surviving are one brother (Daniel E.), and one sister (Kathy Bontrager). He was preceded in death by one brother (David Lee). He was a member of North Goshen Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 27, in charge of Harvey Chupp; interment in Clinton Union Cemetery.

Springer.- Wayne Samuel, son of Jacob C. and Ida (Sommers) Springer, was born in Pryor, Okla., Aug. 11, 1928; died of a heart attack at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio, Aug. 23, 1987; aged 59 y. On Sept. 11, 1947, he was married to Arlene Nofziger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Roger, Stanley, James, and Jon), 5 daughters (Judith Shweitzer, Kathy Kaufman and Vicky, Cindi, and Jacki Springer), 9 grandchildren, one brother (Carl), and one sister (Elinor Conrad). He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 16, in charge of Ellis Croyle and Ross Miller; interment in Pettisville Cemetery.

Teets.- Walter H., son of Joseph and Rebecca (Hutzel) Teets, was born at Accident, Md., July 25, 1909; died at Meyersdale (Pa.) Community Hospital on Aug. 14, 1987; aged 78 y. On Apr. 18, 1930, he was married to Mildred L. King, who died on June 1, 1984. Surviving are 2 daughters (Shirley Teets and Darlene Burkholder), 3 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, one sister (Helen Mayhew), one half brother (Frank), and one half sister (Elizabeth Broadwater). He was preceded in death by one son (Carl). He was a member of Springs Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Newman Funeral Home on Aug. 16, in charge of Steven Heatwole; interment in Springs Cemetery.

Troyer.- Daniel D., son of David and Mary (Yutzy) Troyer, was born at Arthur, Ill., Dec. 7, 1911; died of cancer at his home in Plain City, Ohio, Aug. 29, 1987; aged 75 y. On Nov. 18, 1937, he was married to Fannie Kuhns, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons (William, David, Floyd, Richard, John, Philip, and Roger), 2 daughters (Edna KIenz and Sharon Perry), 22 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Mel and Louis), and 2 sisters (Sovilla and Ada), he was a member of Sharon Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 1, in charge of Elvin Sommers and Tony Hostetler; interment in the church cemetery.

Weber.- Esther, daughter of Henry S. and Mary (Burkholder) Weber, was born in Farmersville, Pa., July 24, 1908; died at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, Ind., June 28, 1987; aged 78 y. Surviving are 2 sisters (Eva Carper and Betty Springer) and 3 brothers (Franklin, Levi, and Henry). She was a member of East Goshen Mennonite Church. Memorial services were held on July 2 in the Greencroft Chapel and on July 15 at the Lititz Mennonite Church, Lititz, Pa.; interment in Hess Mennonite Cemetery.

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Klahre.- David L., son of Glen and Donna (Wingard) Klahre, was born in Bedford Co., Pa., Oct. 8, 1957; died of an apparent heart attack at Quebec, Canada, Aug. 23, 1987; aged 29 y. Surviving are one brother (Michael), one sister (Kathy), his parents, and maternal grandparents (Walter and Irene Frey Wingard). He was a member of Perkasie Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Church of the Brethren, Everett, Pa., on Aug. 27, in charge of Robert Alley and James Burkholder. A memorial service was held at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church on Aug. 30, in charge of James Burkholder and Barbara Shisler; interment in Everett Church of the Brethren Cemetery.

Lapp.- Ruth E. Hartzler, daughter of Archie and Rhoda (Yoder) Hartzler, was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, Mar. 7, 1912; died at Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1987; aged 75 y. On Dec. 24, 1933, she was married to Boyd Lapp, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (John, Samuel, Joseph, David, and Stephen), 3 daughters (Esther Kirkendall, Sara Janzen, and Carol Graber), 19 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Levi and John Hartzler), one stepbrother (Oliver Ross), 2 sisters (Bertha King and Orpha Reed), and one step-sister (Irene Kanagy). Two brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug; 31, in charge of Larry Augsburger; interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Metzler.- Laura Jane Durr, daughter of John and Malissa Jane (Steele) Durr, was born at Masontown, Pa., Nov. 11, 1889; died in the Roaring Spring (Pa.) hospital, Aug. 25, 1987; aged 97 y. On May 10, 1910, she was married to Isaac Metzler, who died on May 21, 1981. Surviving are 3 sons (Elwood, Isaac, Jr., and Wilbur), 5 daughters (Grace Miller, Myrtle King, Mary Stephen, Kathryn Bowser, and Edith Weaver), 22 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson. Funeral services were held in Curryville, Pa., in charge of Robert Dillard and Claude Hall; interment in Kauffman Cemetery, Martinsburg, Pa.

Sauder.- Alvin, son of Eaby and Ida (Martin) Sauder, was born in East Earl, Pa., June 4, 1907; died at Landis Homes, Lititz, Pa., July 21, 1987; aged 80 y. On Aug. 16, 1930, he was married to Mary A. Sauder, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Martin, Ruth Hollinger, James, Esther Wert, John, Marian Bauman, Warren, Wilmer, and Susan), 23 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Elizabeth Martin, Cora Sweigart, and Ida Brubaker). He was a member of Lichty's Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Weaverland Mennonite Church on July 25, in charge of H. Raymond Charles, Walter H. Martin, and John E. Hollinger; interment in Weaverland Cemetery.

Showalter.- Kendra Marie, daughter of Kenneth and Marie (Hostetter) Showalter, was prematurely born in Waynesboro, Va., Aug. 29, 1987; died at University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, Pa., Aug. 30, 1987; aged 1 d. She is survived by her parents, grandparents (Stanley and Alice Hostetter and Truman and Mildred Showalter), and great-grandparents (Amos and Irene Hostetter and Benjamin and Mary Hartzler). A graveside service was held at Springdale Cemetery on Sept. 2, in charge of Duane Gingerich and Richard Showalter.

Swartzendruber.- Fern Miller, daughter of Eli N. and Amanda (Hostetler) Miller, was born at Pekin, Ill., May 30, 1908; died at Perry Memorial Hospital, Princeton, Ill., Aug. 28, 1987; aged 79 y. On Aug. 15,1928, she was married to Herbert Swartzendruber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Shirley Sears, Donna Wirges, and Nancy Cranfill), 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Edna Springer, Marie Litwiller, Ruth Birky, and Verda Carlson). She was a member of Willow Springs Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 1, in charge of Brad Faler; interment in Willow Springs Cemetery.

Wagler.- Mary Zehr, daughter of Peter S. and Catherine (Bender) Zehr, was born on Mar. 16, 1897; died at the Maples Home for Seniors, Tavistock, Ont., July 1, 1987; aged 90 y. On Oct. 9, 1919, she was married to Daniel Wagler, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Stanley, Lloyd, and Daniel), 4 daughters (Emmalien Lichti, Alma Yantzi, Erma Bender, and Lydia Schumm), 32 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Enos Zehr). She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held on July 3, in charge of Oliver Yantzi, Vernon Zehr, and Henry Yantzi; interment in East Zorra Cemetery.

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