Lazarus Project 2009 H

An expanded obituary project of MennObits. Includes additional information of obituaries appearing in
The Mennonite and other newspapers. Source of individual obituaries given with each record. Project managed by Thelma Martin.

Submitted by: Kim Mishler, Shipshewana, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hartshaw, Horace B., 82, of 1981 Pleasant Stream Road, Trout Run, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Williamsport Hospital as a result of a vehicular accident.

He was born June 2, 1927, in Spring City, a son of Lewis E. and Anna Wismer Hartshaw.

Horace was a self-employed custom furniture artisan and was the last surviving craftsman that worked with Wharton Esherick. He recently completed his memoirs about working with Esherick entitled "A Pencil in the Hand of the Master." Previously, Horace and his brother had owned Hartshaw Bros. Custom Building. He was a member of the Mountain View Fellowship of the Mennonite Church, former member of the Frazer Mennonite Church and was trustee of both churches. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and enjoyed traveling and interacting with people of all walks of life. Horace loved to share his faith in Jesus Christ and mostly did this through selfless acts of service.

He was predeceased by his wife, the former Gertrude Brackbill and a brother, Daniel.

Surviving him is a daughter, Joanne L. (Richard) Hartman of Cogan Station; a son, Rev. Eric H. (Sherri) of Montoursville; three sisters, Marian Mysawka of Phoenixville, Catharine (Bill) Potter of Spring City, and Sara Frederick of Marsh Hill; and two grandchildren, Yvonne and Garrett Hartshaw.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Mountain View Fellowship along Old Barn Road, Bodines, with Rev. Herbert Eby officiating. Friends will be received in the church Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Horace B. Hartshaw to the Mountain View Fellowship, 1717 Pleasant Stream Road, Trout Run, PA 17771.

Arrangements are by Spitler Funeral Home, Montoursville.

Source: SunGazette, Williamsport, PA
November 5, 2009
Submitted by: Norwood Frederick

Hartzler, Anna Mae Miller, 91, of Wellman, Washington Co., Iowa died December 12, 2009 at the same place. She was born April 26, 1918 at Haven, Kansas.

Surviving are children, Clayton Wenger and wife Ethel; Galen Hartzler; Donald Hartzler and wife Linda; 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Bertha Wenger and Nora Dickel.

Three sisters, Elsie Miller, Mattie Bontrager, and Fannie Doolin, and two brothers, Enos Miller and Daniel Miller preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held December 15, 2009 at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church, Kalona, Johnson Co., IA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Marcia Miller, Kalona, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hassan, William Richard "Dick", 87, of Goshen, IN died April 28, 2009 at the same place. He was born July 10, 1921 at Middlebury, IN to Clair and Bertha (Franz) Hassan. On June 18, 1960 at Morrison, IL he was married to Hazel Nice, who was born August 31, 1925 and survives.

A brother, Kent Hassan and a sister, Roberta Jackson LeFevre preceded him in death.

Richard served as dean of students at Huntington College, Huntington, IN, 1965-1967. He then worked as a secondary guidance counselor at Harlem High School, Machesney Park, Ill., until he retired in 1981.

Richard served on the finance committee of the Illinois Mennonite Conference and on the MCC Great Lakes Committee. He wrote for and was the first editor of "Mennonite Heritage," serving from 1974 to 1988. He was interested in the history of Middlebury and did extensive research and wrote several pieces about Middlebury's historic landmarks.

Memorial services were held May 1, 2009 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury, IN.

Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Heatwole, Anna Magdalene, 87, a resident of 2156 Country Store Lane, Dayton, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009. Ms. Heatwole was born on Nov. 9, 1921, in Dayton, and was a daughter of the late Calvin S. and M. Florence Beery Heatwole.

She was a homemaker, caretaker and a member of Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church.

Ms. Heatwole is survived by a sister, Grace Lahman and husband, Roy, of Dayton; two brothers, Paul S. Heatwole and wife, Orpha, of Dayton, Joseph N. Heatwole of Timberville; 22 nieces and nephews, and a number of great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Showalter, and a brother, Harold Heatwole.

The ministers of the church will conduct a funeral service on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

The body will be taken to the home of Ruth and Etta Showalter, 2156 Country Store Lane, Dayton, where they will receive friends at anytime.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Daily News Record - 10/15/2009
Virginia
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Heatwole, Carol Goshow, 58, of Harrisonburg, VA died there on April 10, 2009. She was born May 18, 1950 at Sellersville, PA to Henry M. and Irene S. (Keller) Goshow. On September 27, 1969 she was married to Leo E. Heatwole, who was born January 10, 1950.

Surviving are her father, her husband, two daughters, Carmen Miller, husband Chad, and Christy Kauffman, husband Ryan, three grandchildren, four brothers, Lowell Goshow/Lois; Glenn Goshow/Helen; Leon Goshow/Gloria; Rod Goshow/Lucy; and two sisters, Sandy Wampole/Denny; and Bev Kochsmeier/David.

Her mother preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 13, 2009 at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA with burial in Weaver's Cemetery, Harrisonburg, VA.

Submitted by: Ann B. Hensley, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Heatwole, Carol Goshow, 58, of Harrisonburg, VA died April 10, 2009. She was born on May 18, 1950 in Sellersville, Pa. to Irene S. Keller and Henry M. Goshow of Souderton, Pa. On September 27, 1969, she married Leo E. Heatwole.

She was a member of Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA.

Survivied by her husband and father and two daughters, Carmen Miller and husband Chad, Harrisonburg, VA; Christy Kauffman and husband Ryan, Lancaster, Pa.; four brothers, Lowell Goshow and wife Lois, Phoenix, Az., Glenn Goshow and wife Helen, Syracuse, NY, Leon Goshow and wife Gloria, Litchfield Park, Az., Rod Goshow and wife Lucy, Forksville, Pa.; two sisters, Sandy Wampole and husband Denny, Green Lane, Pa., Bev Kochsmeier and husband David, Bethlehem, Pa.; and three grandchildren, Ginny and Clint Miller, and Ezra Kauffman.

A memorial service was April 13, 2009 at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, conducted by Pastors Craig Maven and Mark Keller.

Source: Obituary files of McMullen FuneralHomes, Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Heatwole, Lelia Alice Bowman was born to the late Luther and Ottie Bowman on Aug. 2, 1921. She died at the age of 88 years, 2 months and 20 days at the Oak Lea Nursing Home. She had lived in the VMRC Village and Crestwood before residing at Oak Lea for 20 months as her health declined.

On Sept. 13, 1941, Mrs. Heatwole married James Wesley Heatwole, who preceded her in death in the year 2000.

Mrs. Heatwole was a gifted and very organized homemaker. She was a precise seamstress, knitter, crocheter and quilter and left many beautifully crafted memories for her family. She was a gardener and great cook and often entertained large numbers of guests at her table. She loved caring for small children and gave a home to 15 foster children over the years after raising her own family.

Seven children survive. One son, Daryl (Bea) Heatwole of Weyers Cave; six daughters, Janice Pattis of Williamsburg, Karen (Fred) Eberly, Linda Heatwole, and Barbara (Gary) O'Brien, all of Harrisonburg, Glennys Shouey and Debra (Alvin) Showalter of Mount Crawford. She left behind eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. One granddaughter and a son-in-law preceded her in death.

Also surviving are two siblings, Vada (Dwight) Swartz of Dayton and Linden (Nona) Bowman of Harrisonburg. She was preceded in death by one sister, Brownie Bowman Burkholder and seven brothers, Millard, Durwood, Roy, Howard, Paul, Joseph and Wade Bowman.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Pike Mennonite Church. Interment will follow at the Pike Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to VMRC Compassion Fund, 1491 Virginia Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

Daily News Record - 10/24/2009
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Heebner, Albert R., Jr., 82, of Danville, PA died March 8, 2009, at Emmanuel Center of Maria Joseph Manor, Danville. He was born January 10, 1927, near Lansdale, PA to Albert R. Sr. and Alice Z. (Rittenhouse) Heebner Sr. He married the former Kathryn Steinly on Sept. 11, 1948, and they celebrated 60 years of marriage.

He was a founding member of Derry Mennonite Church, Danville, PA and a former Sunday school teacher, Bible school teacher and song leader there. Recently he was a member of Community Mennonite Fellowship Church, Milton, PA.

Survived by his wife, Kathryn, and six children, Dean Heebner and wife Tammy of Danville, PA; David Heebner and wife Tina of Clifton, Va.: Deborah Heebner of Anchorage, Alaska: Dorcas Cardwell and husband Kendall of Boston, MA, Dorothy Hartman and husband Bill of Oley, PA and Dan Heebner and wife Brydi of Williamsburg, Va.; nine grandchildren, Jennifer Jones, Andrew, Marissa, Lauren, Charlie, Samantha and Elijah Heebner, Abbey and Stephanie Hartman; two great-grandchildren, Melodie and Kimberli Jones; and one sister, Sarah Benner of Souderton, PA.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Grace Seitz, and one brother, Norman Heebner. Funeral service was March 16, 2009 at Community Mennonite Church, Milton, with his pastor, the Rev. David Martino, officiated.

Burial was in the Beaver Run Mennonite Cemetery, rural Turbotville, PA.

Source: Legcy.com, Published in The Daily Item from 3/10/2009
Submitted by; Leon Hertzler

Heffley, Luke W., 78, of Denver, entered into rest at Ephrata Community Hospital on Sunday, November 8, 2009.

Born in Ephrata Township, he was the son of the late Jacob J. and Virginia Ruth (Wanner) Heffley.

He was a member of Mohler's Church of the Brethren for over 50 years. A volunteer at the Ephrata Cloister, he also served as a church historian for many years.

Luke was a graduate of the Chambersburg High School Class of 1950 and had worked as a truck driver for Hess Food and Four Seasons.

Surviving are his three children: David, husband of Mary (Miller) Heffley of Myerstown, Linda Till of Mechanicsburg, and Thomas Heffley of Lebanon; two sisters: Miriam, wife of Clarence Wingert of Hanover and Rhoda Heffley of Myerstown; 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Abram and Paul Heffley.

A viewing will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Wednesday, November 11 and also one hour prior to services at Mohler's Church of the Brethren, 21 E. Mohler Church Road, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday with Pastor Glenn Faust officiating. Interment will follow in the Steinmetz Cemetery, West Cocalico Township.

Memorial contributions in Luke's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society - Lanc. Co. Unit, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 11/10/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Helmuth, Dena Chupp, 87, of Walnut Creek, OH, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at Walnut Hills Retirement Home. She was born Feb. 3, 1921, in Millersburg, IN., to Jacob and Dena Chupp, and married Truman Helmuth of Millersburg, IN on Dec. 24, 1961. He preceded her in death on Jan. 28, 1998.

She was a member of Mount Olive Christian Fellowship. [A Berea Amish Mennonite Church]

Surviving are stepsons, Harley (Patricia) Helmuth of Pleasant Hill, OH and Emory (Alma) Helmuth of Plain City, OH; eight step-grandchildren; 18 step-great-grandchildren; a step-great-great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents; three brothers; four sisters; a step-granddaughter; and a step-great-granddaughter.

Funeral Service was held January 28, at Peniel Christian Fellowship, Holmesville, OH with Mose Miller, Steven Miller and Nathan Yoder officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

The Budget June 2009
Sugarcreek, OH
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Helmuth, Fern Marie Zehr

Fern Marie Helmuth, 91, of Arthur died at 1:11 a.m. Sunday, April 19, 2009, at The Arthur Home.

There will be a family graveside service at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Arthur Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 E. Park, with Rev. Glen Rhodes officiating. Visitation was held from Tuesday evening at the church. Shrader Funeral Home, Arthur is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Helmuth was born February 27, 1918, in Goodfield. She was the daughter of Daniel A. and Katie (Birkey) Zehr. She married Orva S. Helmuth on November 20, 1938. in Fisher. They moved to a farm in rural Arthur. He survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth Schulz and husband Alvin of Madison, Wisconsin; three sons, Harold Helmuth and wife Esther of Arthur, Maurice Helmuth and wife Jean of Mt. Zion; Omar Helmuth and wife Priscilla of Elkhart, Indiana; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Wilmer Zehr and wife Evelyn of Champaign.

She was preceded in death by her parents two sisters, and two brothers.

Mrs. Helmuth and her husband were charter members of Arthur Mennonite Church where they were very involved in many areas of their life. She was also busy as a housewife with gardening, canning, and sewing.

In 1949, they helped out with a small Sunday school outreach program near Sullivan for a year. In 1970, they served a 1 1/4-year term of voluntary service at a small chapel in Aspen, Colorado. In 1976, they served a 6-month term of voluntary service at a training school for Indian pastors in Tempe, Arizona, and again in 1983 for a short term.

Memorials are suggested to Arthur Mennonite Church.

Condolences to the family may be sent to hilligossshraderfh.com.

Arthur Graphic-Clarion, Arthur, IL
April 22, 2009
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL
Transcribed by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Helmuth, George B.

George B. Helmuth, 63, of rural Arthur passed away at 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2009, at his residence. Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday) at the family residence, 284 North County Road 200 East with Bishop Omer A. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery in rural Arcola. Visitation is any time prior to the funeral at the family residence. Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mr. Helmuth was born November 5, 1945, in rural Arthur. He was a son of Benjamin "B.J.K." and Edna G. (Marner) Helmuth. He married Lorene J. Miller on May 8, 1975, in Arthur. She survives.

Also surviving are seven children, Daniel Helmuth, at home, Rose Anna Mast and husband Alton of Arcola, Mary Edna Helmuth of Marion, Michigan, Katie Marie Helmuth, Johnny G. Helmuth, James G. Helmuth, and Samuel G. Helmuth, all at home; four granddaughters, Rhoda Elaine, Marilyn Kay, Rebekah Ann, and Lisa Marie Mast, all ofArcola; one brother, Benjamin Jr. "JB" Helmuth and wife Alta (Chupp) of Arthur; six stepbrothers; and three stepsisters.
He was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Sarah Mae (Chupp) Helmuth.

Mr. Helmuth was owner of B.J.K. Helmuth and Son Engine Repair Shop, and he was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Arthur Graphic-Clarion Wed. July 8, 2009
Arthur, IL
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL

Helmuth, Lizzie Ann Miller, 96, of Sarasota, FL formerly of Kokomo, Ind. died August 17, 2009 in Sarasota. She was born February 8, 1913 at Arthur, Illinois and was married to Andy Helmuth, who is deceased.

Surviving are a son, Larry Helmuth, 2 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.

Memorial services were held August 21, 2009 at Bay Shore Mennonite Church, Sarasota, Florida with burial in Palms Memorial Park, Sarasota.

Submitted by: Judi Mullett, Sarasota, FL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Helmuth, Lizzie Ann
Feb. 8, 1913 - Aug. 17, 2009

Lizzie Ann Helmuth, 96, of Sarasota, formerly of Kokomo, Ind., died Aug. 17, 2009.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Bay Shore Mennonite Church. Interment will be at Palms Memorial Park.

Survivors include son Larry of Sarasota; two granddaughters, Melissa Helmuth and Mary Money; and one great-grandson, Bailey Helmuth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy Helmuth.

She loved to sew and quilt. She was an active quilter for the Salvation Army for many years and a member of the Bay Shore Mennonite Church since 1951.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sarasota Christian School, 5415 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, FL 34232.

Published in Herald Tribune, Sarasota, FL
from August 19 to August 20, 2009
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Herr, John, age 87 died July 14, 2009 at Pleasant View Retirement Community in Manheim, PA, He was born April 26, 1922, in West Lampeter Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Christ L. and Anna Klaus Herr. He was married to Jane Smith Ober on July 26, 1944 for 64 years.

Surived by his wife and two daughters, Peggy, wife of Henry Erb, of Lancaster, PA and Carol, wife of Larry Huber, of Manheim, PA; six grandchildren; nine great grand children; and son-in-law, Gary Lehman, of Manheim, PA. a brother, Jacob, husband of Mildred Herr, and a sister, Arlene, wife of Mervin McMichael, all of Lancaster, PA.

He was preceded in death by a loving daughter, Kay Lehman, in 2007, two brothers, and two sisters. A celebration of John's life was July 18, 2009 at the Lititz Mennonite Church, Lititz, PA, Interment will be in East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery, East Petersburg, PA.

Source: Lancaster OnLine July 15, 2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Herschberger, Toby J.

Toby J. Herschberger, 85, of Sullivan passed away at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at his residence in rural Sullivan.

Funeral services were held Saturday morning at Helmuth Custom Kitchens one mile south of Arthur on the County Line Road with Bishop Omer Otto officiating. Burial was in Otto Cemetery in rural Arthur. Visitation was any time after noon on Thursday at Helmuth Custom Kitchens. Edwards Funeral Home, Arcola, assisted with funeral arrangements.

Mr. Herschberger was born August 15, 1924, in Douglas County. He was a son of Jacob E. and Katie A. (Diener) Herschberger. He married Lydia Ann (Chupp) on September 11, 1952, in Moultrie County. She survives.

Also surviving are a son, Olen Herschberger and wife Christine of Castle Rock, Colorado; four daughters, Kathryn Mullet and husband Marvin of Sullivan, Rosanna Helmuth and husband Glen of Belvidere, Tennessee, Ruth Gingerich and husband Ivan of Arcola, and Laura Herschberger of Sullivan; 11 grandchildren; 10 step grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 47 step great-grandchildren; 3 step great-greatgrandchildren; and two sisters, Alma Kauffman of Arcola and Alta Yoder of Roodhouse.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren; one brother, Menno
Herschberger; and one sister, Fannie Hochstetler.

Mr. Herschberger was a member of the Old Order Amish faith.

Source: Arthur Graphic, Arthur, IL
October 21, 2009
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL

Hershberger, David E., 94, of Fredericksburg, OH, died August 15, 2009, at the home of his daughter and family, William and Esther Beiler of Gap Mills, W.Va., with whom he had made his home for the past three years.

First visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today, Aug. 16, with a service following at Gap Mills Christian Fellowship, Gap Mills. Second visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. day, Aug. 17, at Peniel Christian Fellowship Church near Holmesville, Ohio.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Peniel Christian Fellowship Church with Nathan Yoder and David Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Groves Funeral Home in Union is in charge of arrangements

Source: The Register-Herald.com August 16, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Source: Obituary files of Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH

"Special Note: Mr Hertzler had a great interest in the Hertzler Family History, in 1995 he published the book "The Other Hertzler-Hartzlers. L. Hertzler, 2009"

Hess, C. Herbert, 82, of Lancaster, PA died April 4, 2009. He was born in Lancaster, PA to Christ G. and Edna Snyder Hess. He was married to Eunice Bergey Hess for 57 years.

A member of the Neffsville Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA.

Surviving is his wife and sons, Gerald (Jerry) Hess of Lancaster, PA and Daniel Hess of Fairbanks, AK; daughters, Carol Martin of Crestview, FL, Julia Nolt of Lancaster, PA; Kathleen Shuman of Marietta, PA and Twila Sauder of Lititz, PA; 14 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. a brother, Clyde Hess of East Ridge, TN.

Herb was preceded in death by three sisters, Louise Hess Landis, Louis Hess Herr and Sara Ann Hess Showalter.

Funeral service was April 8, 2009 at the Neffsville Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA. Interment was in Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery Lancaster, PA.

Source: Lancaster OnLine April 6, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Hess, Daniel, 57, of Nokomis, Florida, died January 23, 2009. He was born August 22, 1951 in Harrisonburg, VA to James and Beatrice Hess, at the age of three months he went with his parents for Honduras, Central America they served for nearly 20 years as missionaries under Eastern Mennonite Missions. Dan grew up in Honduras.

Survived by his wife, Beverly Strickler, and children; Heather, Alisia wife of Rev. Derek Thompson, and Bryan. His parents and two siblings: J. Richard, husband of Mary Buckwalter of Homestead FL, and Liz Hess of Lancaster, PA. He was preceded in death by a brother Gerald Hess, just 8 months ago.

He was an active member of the Fellowship of Believers Church in Sarasota Florida where services were held January 31, 2009. He was buried in Sarasota, FL

Source: Lancaster OnLine January 26, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH

Hess, Elvin S., 81, of Manheim, PA (formerly of Elizabethtown, PA) died September 2, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Manor Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Benjamin G. and Anna M. Smith Hess. He was the husband of Miriam B. Rutt Hess, with whom he celebrated 49 years of marriage this past June 4th.

He was a member of Neffsville Mennonite Church Lancaster, PA. Elvin was an Agricultural Education teacher for 19 years in the Elizabethtown School District until his retirement in 1992. Elvin also owned a Lawn Doctor franchise in Hershey. Survived by his wife and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Naomi Hess.

A memorial service was September 6, 2009 at Neffsville Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA.

Source: LOL September 4, 2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Hiebert, Annie D. Dick, 102, of Moundridge, KS died September 2, 2009 in the same place. She was born March 17, 1907 in Oklahoma to Klaas and Anna (Wiens) Dick. On April 7, 1929 she was married to Albert Hiebert, who died July 27, 1962.

Memorial services were held September 4, 2009 at Memorial Home, Moundrige, KS
with burial in Lehigh Cemetery, Lehigh, KS.

Submitted by: Carla Stucky
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

High, John N., 78, of Honey Grove, PA died November 12, 2009 at the Lewistown Hospital. He was born on August 16, 1931, in Lancaster Co., PA to Elmer Z. and Mary (Nolt) High. His wife of nearly 58 years, Nora K. (Martin) High, whom he married on December 29, 1951 survives.

Mr. High was a member of the Cocolamus Mennonite Church, Bunkertown, PA.
John spent more than thirty years farming in Illinois and later during his retirement he preformed carpentry, until his health declined.He enjoyed spending time in his woodworking shop and gardening as well as fishing and hunting with his grandchildren.

Survived by his wife and children: David High and his wife Lavina of Pitman, PA; John High, Jr. and his wife Doreen of Bluford, Ill., Irene Martin of Anna, Ill., Karen Nolt and her husband Leon of Honey Grove, PA, Mark High and his wife Cheryl of Wayne City, Ill., Lorraine Moser and her husband Joni, Spring Grove, PA; one daughter-in-law, Dawn High of Unity, Wis., eight siblings, Mary Hoover and her husband Eli of Reinholds, PA; Aaron High of New Holland, PA; Lydia Sensenig of Terre Hill, PA; Ada Long of Ephrata, Pa; Esther Nolt and her husband Irvin of Ephrata, PA; Ivan High of Rock, PA; Vera Zimmerman of New Holland, PA; Laura Martin and her husband Ivan of Ephrata, PA and he leaves behind 48 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were one son, Curvin High, one son-in-law Carl Martin, two brothers, Melvin High and Edwin High, and one sister, Emma Reiff. Funeral service was November 16, 2009 at Cocolamus Mennonite Church, Bunkertown, PA with Bishop Bernell Zimmerman, Pastor Harlan Martin, Pastor Joel Landis and Deacon James Shirk officiating. Interment will follow in the Brick Church Cemetery, Richfield, PA

Source: LOL November14, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

High, Jonathan H., age 17, of Christie, WI died at his home on Friday, May 22, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 A.M. on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the Pine Grove Mennonite Church, in Granton, WI.

Jonathan H. High was born on December 4, 1991 in Loysville, PA, the son of Stephen W. and Amelia O. (Hoover) High.

He will be dearly missed by his parents, Stephen and Amelia High, and his 11 siblings; his maternal grandparents: Raymond H. and Ruth W. Hoover; his paternal grandfather: Leon M. High and his wife Katie; his maternal great-grandparents: Ivan and Lydia Hoover and John Oberholtzer; his paternal great-grandmother, Mary Weaver; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Marian High; his paternal great-grandparents: Melvin and Verna High, and Ammon Weaver; and his maternal great-grandmother, Esther Oberholtzer.

Intelligencer Journal - 5/25/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by:Robert Fish

High, Lillian W. Dillman, 91, of Pleasant View Retirement Community, died May 23, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Clever B. and Lizzie Witmer Dillman. She was the wife of the late Paul H. High who died in 1992. She was a member of Erb Mennonite Church, Manheim, PA.

Survived by five children; P. Eugene High married to Bette J. of Strasburg, Marvin L. High married to Eloise, Nancy J. Kautz, Raymond M. High married to Anita J. all of Lititz, Joyce Marlene High of Manheim, PA thirteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son Jay Glenn High, five brothers; Amos Dillman, Elmer Dillman, Vernon Dillman, Isias Dillman, two sisters; Edith Swiegart, Swetta Bare and a great grandchild. Funeral servicw was May 27, 2009 at the Hoffer Auditorium at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim, PA. Interment was in Erb Mennonite Cemetery. Source:

LOL May 25, 2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Hirstein, Velma Arlene, 83, of Eureka, IL died there on March 17, 2009. She was born June 30, 1925 at Cullom, IL to Aaron B. and Martha E. (Showalter) Hirstein.

She is survived by a brother, Dale L. Hirstein.

A graveside service was held March 20,2009 at West Lawn Cemetery, Cullom, IL.

Submitted by: Julie Largent, Tremont, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hochstedler, Rebecca Mast

Rebecca Hochstedler, 78, of Arthur passed away at 10:02 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2009, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at the Otto Center in rural Arthur with Bishop Howard Kuhns officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery in rural Arcola. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Otto Center. Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Mrs. Hochstedler was born on February 6, 1931, in Arthur. She was a daughter of Andrew L. and Lydia (Schrock) Mast. She married Omer J. Hochstedler on January 29, 1953, in Arthur. He passed away on November 7, 2007.

She is survived by one daughter, Marjorie Herschberger and husband Ira of Arcola; one son, Dale Hochstedler and wife Lucinda of Mocksville, North Carolina; 13 grandchildren; 9 greatgrandchildren; one brother, Fred Mast and wife Mary of Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania; two sisters, Sovilla Gingerich and husband Elva and Anna Plank and husband Joni, all of Arthur; one sister-in-law, Mary Ann Mast of Arthur; and one brother-in-law, Abe Gingerich of Arthur.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; four brothers, William, Jonas, Levi, and Joe Mast; and one sister, Sarah Gingerich.
Mrs. Hochstedler was a member of the Pleasant View Church in rural Arcola.

Source: Arthur Graphic, Arthur, IL - 8-26-09
Submitted by: Liz Kauffman, Arcola, IL

Hochstetler, Audrey Swartzendruber, died October 1, 2009, at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona, IA. She was born July 23, 1921, near Parnell, IA, to Urie and Norma Kinsinger Swartzendruber. On November 16, 1944, she was united in marriage to Emery J. Hochstetler, he died Oct 2004. She was a member of West Union Mennonite Church, Parnell, IA.

In addition to raising five children on their farm near Oxford, Iowa, Audrey enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, rug making and travel. Audrey [died] following a brief illness, at the age of 88 years.

Survived by 5 children: Jim Hochstetler of New York, NY, Jane (Dale) Garber of Garden City, MO, Marla (Randy) Longenecker of Belle Fountaine, OH, Bill (Rosie) Hochstetler of Iowa City, IA and Angela (Mark) Fretz of Lancaster, PA; 11 grandchildren: Gina Urbanek, Tim, Kristi and Charlie Garber, Chris, Angie (Strite) and Katie Longenecker, Justin, Jenny and Joe Hochstetler and Elyse Hochstetler Fretz; 3 great grandchildren: Ellen Garber, Sophia Garber and Ella Strite; a brother Dale Swartzendruber of Kalona; and a sister Fern Eash of Wellman.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Emery, 2 infant sons; and a sister Mary Lois Swartzendruber. Celebration of Life Service was October 5, 2009, at the West Union Mennonite Church, Pastor David Boshart and Pastor
Martha Yoder will officiate. Burial was in the West Union Mennonite Cemetery, Parnell, IA.

Source: Obit files Powell family Funeral Homes of IA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

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Hochstetler, Audrey Swartzendruber, 88, of Kalona, IA died October 1, 2009 at the same place. She was born July 23, 1921 at Parnell, Iowa to Urie and Norma (Kinsinger) Swartzendruber. On November 16, 1944 she was married to Emery J. Hochstetler, who was born October 14, 1918 and died October 26, 2004.

Surviving are children, Jim Hochstetler; Jane (and Dale) Garber; Marla (and Randy) Longenecker; Bill (and Rosie) Hochstetler; and Angela (and Mark) Fretz;
11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, a brother, Dale Swartzendruber; and a sister, Fern (and Don) Eash.

Two infant sons and a sister, Mary Lois Swartzendruber preceded her in death.

Audrey was a member of West Union Mennonite Church. In addition to raising five children on their farm near Oxford, Iowa, Audrey enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, rug making and travel.

Memorial services were held October 5, 2009 at West Union Mennonite Church, Parnell, Iowa with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Theresa Blossom, Parnell, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hochstetler, Chris U., 78, of Goshen, Indiana died December 4, 2009 at the same place. He was born March 6, 1931 in LaGrange County, Indiana to Urias and Anna (Miller) Hochstetler. On December 11, 1955 at Middlebury, Indiana he was married to Edna Mae Troyer, who was born October 4, 1934 and survives.

Surviving are a son, Devon Hochstetler; a daughter, Karen (Tom) Yoder; five grandchildren, one step-granddaughter, two great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Katie (Daniel) Beachy, and Edna Mae Hostetler, and a brother, Amos Hochstetler.

Chris worked as a purchasing agent from 1966 to 1998 at Syndicate Systems in Middlebury. He was a member of First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, for 52 years and was very active as a sound technician and Sunday school teacher. He had been a member of the Crystal Valley Exchange Club and was a past vice president of the Middlebury Community Historical Museum. He was an avid learner and loved to keep up with the latest technology.

Memorial services were held December 9, 2009 at First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, Indiana with burial in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury, Indiana.

Submitted by: DeRoy Kauffman, Middlebury, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Hochstetler, Chris U., 78, of Goshen, IN formerly of Middlebury, IN died December 4, 2009 at his residence. He was born March 6, 1931 in LaGrange County, IN., to Urias and Anna (Miller) Hochstetler. On December 11, 1955 at the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, IN he married Edna Mae Troyer, she survives.

He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, IN for 52 years and was very active as a sound technician and teaching Sunday School. He had been a member of the Crystal Valley Exchange Club and a past Vice President of the Middlebury Community Historical Museum.

Survived by his wife, Edna and daughter, Karen (Tom) Yoder of Harrisburg, VA; a son, Devon Hochstetler of Goshen, IN.; five grandchildren, Tiffany Williams, Trina Hochstetler, Landon Yoder, Jonathan Yoder, Evan Yoder; a step-granddaughter, Tammy Nickoson; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Katie (Daniel) Beachy of Kenton, OH, and Edna Mae Hostetler of Wolcottville, IN; a brother, Amos Hochstetler of Kenton, OH.

Funeral service was December 9, 2009 at First Mennonite Church, Middlebuy, IN. Services was conducted by Rev. Linford Martin, and Rev. Pamela Yoder. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury, IN.

Source: Obit files of Miller-Stewert
Funeral home Middlebury, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Hochstetler, Edna M. Miller, 77, of Nappanee, IN died July 16, 2009 at Wakarusa, IN. She was born June 6, 1932 at Bremen, IN to Nathaniel and Betty (Thomas) Miller. On August 20 1950 at Nappanee, IN she was married to Henry Hochstetler, who survives.

Surviving are children, Henry Hochstetler; Anna (Gary) Weaver; Diana (Steve) Yoder; and Debra (Dennis) Neidig; 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Catherine (Menno) Hochstetler; Sylvia (Jacob) Hostetler; and Betty (Russel) Yates.

A daughter, Angela Sue Hochstetler preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held July 20 2009 at North Main Street Mennonite Church, Nappanee, IN with burial in South Union Cemetery, Nappanee, IN.

Submitted by: Lisa Showalter, Nappanee, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hochstetler, Lois Rohrer, 59, of Orrville, OH died December 29, 2009, at her residence. Lois was born on March 22, 1950, in Wooster, OH to Milton and Ella (Amstutz) Rohrer and married Harold J. Hochstetler on August 26, 1978. He survives. Lois was a member of Oak Grove Mennonite Church, where she taught Sunday School, served on various commissions, and previously served on the Church Board.

Survived by her husband, Harold, and four sons, Matthew (Megan) Hochstetler of Wooster, OH; Jeffrey Hochstetler of Goshen, IN; Justin (Abri) Hochstetler of Indianapolis, IN; and Eric Hochstetler of Orrville, OH; her mother, Ella Rohrer of Orrville, OH; three brothers, M. David (Velda) Rohrer of Orrville,OH; Paul (Alta) Rohrer of Orrville, OH; and John (Betty) Rohrer of Plain City, OH; a sister, Julia (Robert) Beyeler of Orrville, OH; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Milton D. Rohrer.

A memorial service was January 4, 2010, at Oak Grove Mennonite Church with Rev. Douglas J. Zehr officiating. Burial took place prior to the service in the Oak Grove Mennonite Cemetery Smithville, OH.

Source: Auble Funeral Home in Orrville, OH.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Source: Public Opinion Chambersburg, PA, January 16, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH

Horst, Susan M. Miller

WAYNESBORO, Pa. - Susan M. Horst, 46, of 10696 Five Forks Road, died Monday, March 16, 2009, at Waynesboro Hospital.

Born Nov. 2, 1962, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of Ira M. and Ruth Lehman Miller of Clear Spring. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Waynecastle Mennonite Church near Waynesboro.

She is survived by her husband, James E. Horst, whom she married Jan. 29, 1983; one daughter, Jenny M. Horst, at home; two sons, Isaac D. Horst and Andrew L. Horst, both at home; two sisters, Charlotte R. Martin of Waynesboro, Pa., and Erma J. Martin of Smithsburg; one brother, Robert L. Miller of Clear Spring; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by an infant son, Jay S. Horst; and one brother, David I. Miller.

Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Waynecastle Mennonite Church, Waynesboro. The Waynecastle Mennonite Church Ministry will officiate. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour before the service Friday at the church.

The family requests the omission of flowers.

Arrangements are by Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home, Greencastle, Pa.

Herald-Mail - 3/18/2009
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Hostetler, Doris Ilene, 85, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died July 10, 2009 at the same place. She was born August 11, 1923 at Hutchinson, Kansas to Frank and Lizzie (Zimmerman) Hostetler.

Surviving are three sisters, Virgie (Hostetler) Headings; Margaret Hostetler; and Irene (Gilbert) Koehn; and one brother, Kenny (Dora) Hostetler.

Memorial services were held July 14, 2009 at Hesston Mennonite Church Hesston, KS with burial in Hesston Cemetery, Hesston, KS.

Submitted by: Norma Diller, Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hostetler, Edna, 87, of Palmetto, Fla., formerly of Hartville, Ohio died in 2009 at Palmetto, Fl from complications of illness. She was born October 13, 1921.

Surviving are two sons, Lynn of Palmetto, Fl., and Dale of Sweetwater, Tenn., five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three brothers, Vernon of Lewisville, Ohio; Emanuel of Phoenix, Ariz.; and Roy of Hartville, Ohio; and a sister, Esther Heisler, of Uniontown, Ohio.

Viewing & visitation was Wed. at Wiegard Brothers Funeral Home in Sarasota, FL for her Bay Shore Mennonite church family & friends.

Memorial services were held in Hartville, Ohio.

Submitted by: Judi Mullett, Sarasota, FL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hostetler, Florence E. Schultz

Nov. 8, 1928 - Dec. 31, 2009

ELKHART -- Florence E. Hostetler, 81, of Elkhart, died at 4:08 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 31, 2009) in Elkhart General Hospital.

She was born Nov. 8, 1928, in Canby, Ore., to Elmer and Christina (Nofzinger) Schultz. She married Samuel P. Hostetler on Sept. 11, 1948, in LaGrange. He died April 27, 2009, in Elkhart.

Mrs. Hostetler is survived by three daughters, Patricia (Daniel) Martin of Richland, Pa., Diann (Sherman) Slagle of Shipshewana and Virginia (Harvey) Kauffman of Elkhart; three sons, Dwight (Cindy) Hostetler of Marcellus, Mich., Samuel (Julie) Hostetler of Clare, Mich., and Karry (Lynda) Hostetler of Vicksburg, Mich.; three sisters, Ruth Barrow and Mabel (Jerry) Bontrager, both of Canby, and Barbara Skoale of Portland, Ore.; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Two sisters, Ester Rodel and Helen Troyer, and two brothers, Daniel Schultz and Carl Schultz, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Hostetler was a homemaker, cook and seamstress. She was a member of California Road Missionary Church.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 700 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, and for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. Saturday funeral service at California Road Missionary Church, 29765 C.R. 12 W., Elkhart. Pastor Bud Walterhouse will officiate.

Burial will take place in Colon Lakeside Cemetary in Colon, Mich., on Saturday, preceded by a graveside service at 2:30 p.m.

Memorials may be given to Eldon Martin, one of Mrs Hostetler's grandsons, a missionary in China.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 5, 2010
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hostetler, Katherine Penner, 84, of Akron, PA died March 28, 2009 at Ephrata, Lancaster Co., PA. She was born July 23, 1924 in Ukraine and married to John D. Hostetler, who survives.

Surviving are a son, Robert J. Hostetler and wife Lisa Wiebe Hostetler, daughter in-law, Lori Roberts Hostetler, and 3 grandchildren.

A son, Richard D. Hostetler preceded her in death.

A charter member of the Akron Mennonite Church, Katherine served on a variety of committees and worked part-time for a number of years as church secretary. Additional volunteer activities included working with the Ephrata Area Community Action Program, the Prisoner Visitation Support Program, and the Material Resource Center of Ephrata. Katherine also found enjoyment in corresponding and visiting with friends and families from around the world and listening to broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera on Saturday afternoons.

Memorial services were held April 4, 2009 at Akron Mennonite Church, Akron, Lancaster Co., PA.

Submitted by: Janet Weber, Akron, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Hostetler, Katherine Penner, 84, of Akron, PA, died March 28, 2009. Wife of John D. Hostetler, she was born in the Ukraine on July 23, 1924.

Her family and she immigrated to Manitoba, Canada in 1925. Following WWII, she worked for Mennonite Central Committee helping to resettle immigrants and to arrange for European youth to participate in an exchange program with the United States. After meeting and marrying her husband in Germany, they returned to the USA. A charter member of the Akron Mennonite Church,

Survived by her husband and son, Robert J. Hostetler, husband of Lisa Wiebe Hostetler and her three grandchildren, Zachary, Lauren, and Jenna of Garnet Valley, PA. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard D. Hostetler, husband of Lori Roberts Hostetler of Lancaster, PA.

A memorial service was April 4, 2009 at the Akron Mennonite church, Akron, PA

Source: Lanacaster OnLine March 31, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Hostetter, Esther M. Weaver, 89, of Lititz, entered into rest at Fairmount Homes Inc., Ephrata on Thursday, October 29, 2009.

She was born in East Earl Township, a daughter of the late Henry M. and Martha Martin Weaver.

She was the widow of Samuel N. Hostetter who died March 29, 1994.

She was a member of White Oak Mennonite Church, Eastern Conference, Manheim, had worked in the canning department of R. W. Sauder of Lititz and was a homemaker.

Surviving are her children, Earl W., husband of Lois (Burkholder) Hostetter of Lititz, and Arlene, wife of Clyde Sauder of Lititz; 5 grandchildren, 25 great
grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren; brothers, Ivan M., husband of Emma Burkholder Good Weaver of Ephrata, and Irvin M., husband of Becky Weaver of Coatesville; and sisters, Anna Mary M., wife of Ivan Sensenig of Ephrata, Edna M., wife of Luke Weaver of Elizabethtown, Eva M., wife of Martin Nolt of Peach Bottom, Alta M., wife of Donald Hollinger of Lititz, and Minerva M., wife of Elmer Nolt of Talmage.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Kevin Hostetter, and brothers, Frank and Clarence Weaver.

A viewing will be held from 4 to 8 P.M., Sunday, November 1st, at Wheat Ridge Chapel at Fairmount Homes, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata and immediately following the service on Monday at the church. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 A.M. on Monday, November 2, 2009, at the White Oak Mennonite Church, Newport Road, Manheim. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

Please omit flowers. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 10/31/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

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Hostetter, Esther M. Weaver, 89, of Lititz, PA died October 29, 2009 at Fairmount Homes Inc., Ephrata, PA. She was born in East Earl Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, to Henry M. and Martha Martin Weaver. She was the widow of Samuel N. Hostetter who died March 29, 1994.

She was a member of White Oak Mennonite Church, Eastern Conference, Manheim, PA.

Surviving are her children, Earl W., husband of Lois (Burkholder) Hostetter of Lititz, PA and Arlene, wife of Clyde Sauder of Lititz, PA; 5 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren; brothers, Ivan M., husband of Emma Burkholder Good Weaver of Ephrata, PA and Irvin M., husband of Becky Weaver of Coatesville, PA; and sisters, Anna Mary M., wife of Ivan Sensenig of Ephrata, PA Edna M., wife of Luke Weaver of Elizabethtown, PA, Eva M., wife of Martin Nolt of Peach Bottom, PA; Alta M., wife of Donald Hollinger of Lititz, PA and Minerva M., wife of Elmer Nolt of Talmage, PA.

She was preceded in death by her husband, a grandson, Kevin Hostetter, and brothers, Frank and Clarence Weaver.

Funeral service was November 2, 2009, at the White Oak Mennonite Church. Interment was in the White Oak Mennonite Cemetery, Manheim,PA.

Source: LOL October 31, 2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Housman, J. Harold, 81, of Landis Homes, Lititz, PA died April 25, 2009 at the same place from Parkinson's Disease. He was born February 19, 1928 at Baltimore, MD to Ricardo L. and Anna Mae (Stehman) Housman. On June 21, 1952 he was married to Miriam Miller.

Surviving are a son, John Pierre Housman, wife Colette; and two daughters, Ina Sue Fox, husband Alan; and Heidi Jean Oberholtzer, husband David; two sisters, Lois, wife of D.W. "Bill" Buckwalter; and Mary Jane Peffley; and a sister-in-law, Alice Housman.

A brother, James S. Housman preceded him in death.

Dr. Housman spent many years in Africa with Eastern Mennonite Missions, serving at Shirati Hospital, Lake Victoria, Tanzania and treating leprosy and teaching in the nursing school. He performed eye surgery and taught eye surgery in Somalia. He served two years at Deder Hospital in Ethiopia. He was a "flying Doctor" serving 19 clinics twice a month in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania. He returned to West Africa from 1994-1996 and taught cataract surgery and general opthamology to African physicians at the Eye Hospital in Kano, Nigeria.

Memorial services were held April 29, 2009 at East Petersburg Mennonite Church, East Petersburg, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Durborow, East Petersburg, PA

Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Howe, Milton G. 55, of Stevens, PA died July 6, 2009, (auto accident). He was born in Glenmore, to Milton B and Marie Beachy Howe. He was married to Shirley Kline Howe for 26 yrs. He was a 1971 graduate of Lancaster Mennonite High School, was inducted into the Pennsylvania Hall of Fame for fast pitch softball and was an avid golfer, and former Little League baseball coach.

Survied by his wife, Mother and children, Bradley C., fiance of Lindsey Dukeman, and Mark C. and Abbey R. Howe, all at Home; brother and sisters: Warren J. (Beverly) Howe, Honey Brook,PA; Norma (Tom) Zook, Belleville, PA; Janet (Harry) Swavely, Pottstown, PA; Diane (Jack) Pechart, Goodville, PA; Esther (Arnold) Petersheim, Elverson, PA and Suzanna (David) Snader, Fredericksburg, PA; and sister-in-law Mary Howe, Parksburg, PA.

He was predeceased by his brother, Lamar Howe. Funeral service was July 11, 2009 at Rockville Mennonite Church, Honey Brook, PA. Burial was in Caernarvon Cemetery, Morgantown, PA

Source: The Reading Eagle Reading, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, 9/14/2009