Lazarus Project 2012 W-Z

Lazarus Project

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.

2012 W to Z

Wade, Gary Duane; . . Wadel, Mary A. Ebersole; . . Wagler, Ira; . . Wagler, Joel Edward; . . Waidelich, Marilouise Miller; . . Walter, Theodore Robert; . . Waltner, Cleva Mae Schrag; . . Waltner, Ken Darwood; . . Waltner, Robert H.; . . Waltner, Winifred S. Schlosser; . . Wanner, William M.; . . Watts, Marcus E.; . . Weaver, Abe J.; . . Weaver, Allen W.; . . Weaver, Anna Martha Yoder; . . Weaver, Arlie Virginia Hershberger; . . Weaver, Arvilla M.; . . Weaver, Berneice Ramer; . . Weaver, Calvin J.; . . Weaver, Elmer P., Jr.; . . Weaver, Elmer R.; . . Weaver, Emma H. Burkholder Good; . . Weaver, Harold H.; . . Weaver, Harold L.; . . Weaver, Helen Esther Wiens; . . Weaver, Isaac Bryce; . . Weaver, K. Pauline Martin; . . Weaver, Marlin G.; . . Weaver, Nadine Trinity; . . Weaver, Naomi Mae Naffziger; . . Weaver, Ruth Louise Hartman; . . Weaver, Samuel Banks; . . Weaver, Sandra J. Brubaker; . . Weaver, Sarah Marie Alderfer; . . Weber, Nelson; . . Wedel, Marie Miller; . . Wedel, Merlin Dale; . . Wedel, Rosella Mary Schroeder; . . Weidman, Dallas P.; . . Weirich, Harley E.; . . Weirich, Harry D.; . . Wenger, Dwight Rhodes; . . Wenger, Harold Fredrick ; . . Wenger, Robert C.; . . Wenhold, Dorothy M. Kulp; . . Wert, Robert K.; . . Widrick, Derwood Herbert; . . Winter, Dalina K.; . . Witmer, Susan E. Mentzer; . . Wyse, Lorraine M. Liechty; . . Yoder, Alfred "Al" L., Jr.; . . Yoder, Barbara Ann Roth Weldy; . . Yoder, Cora M. Gingerich; . . Yoder, Daniel Jay; . . Yoder, Darvin J., Sr.; . . Yoder, Edith Miller; . . Yoder, Edna Viola Shantz; . . Yoder, Edwin E.; . . Yoder, Eli N.; . . Yoder, Ella Pauline Schrock; . . Yoder, Elsie V.; . . Yoder, Ernest L.; . . Yoder, Esther Yoder; . . Yoder, Ethel E. King; . . Yoder, Fannie Chupp; . . Yoder, Fannie E. Mast; . . Yoder, Fannie Mast; . . Yoder, Fay Marie Wenger; . . Yoder, Flossie Lehman; . . Yoder, Glenn; . . Yoder, Golan A.; . . Yoder, Jaden J.; . . Yoder, Jay Earl; . . Yoder, Joe Dean; . . Yoder, Judith; . . Yoder, Katie H.; . . Yoder, Laura Ellen; . . Yoder, Leona "Pauline"; . . Yoder, Melvin H.; . . Yoder, Miriam Kay Weaver; . . Yoder, Nina Marguerite Bender Bontrager; . . Yoder, Pearl E. Bowen; . . Yoder, Ruby M. Lambright; . . Yoder, Samuel L.; . . Yoder, Susan L.; . . Yoder, Susie J. Miller; . . Yoder, Sylvia Yoder; . . Yoder, Theodore "Theo" Brian; . . Yoder, Thomas S.; . . Yoder, V. Ray; . . Yoder, Verba E.; . . Yoder, Willis E.; . . Yoder, Wilma E. Miller; . . Yost, Lyle Edgar; . .Young, Dorothy Ann Keating; . . Yousey, Helen P. King ; . . Zehr, Gilbert J.; . . Zehr, Kathleen LaJune; . . Zimmerman, Bette L. Zook; . . Zimmerman, D. Martin; . . Zimmerman, Elmer Eli; . . Zimmerman, Jayden Mel; . . Zimmerman, John A.; . . Zimmerman, John I.; . . Zimmerman, Martha Jane; . . Zimmerman, Paul N.; . .

Wade, Gary Duane, 56, of Washington, Iowa died May 5, 2012 at Wayland, Henry Co., Iowa after a battle with cancer. He was born September 30, 1955 at Washington, Washington Co., Iowa to Darrel and Edith (Yoder) Wade. On October 22, 1977 at Wayland he was married to Shirley Boese, who survives.

Surviving are a son, Jameson and wife Andrea Wade of Lancaster, PA; a daughter, Michelle Wade of Wayland, IA, and three sisters, Rita and husband Duane "Barney" Schultz of Ainsworth, IA; Kristin and husband Donnie Stone of West Branch, IA; and Marlene and husband Allen Jones of Ainsworth, IA.

His parents preceded him in death.

Gary was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church. He was a people person and loved to spend time with his family and friends. Gary enjoyed horses and history and entertaining others with his humor.

Memorial services were held May 11, 2012 at Bethel Mennonite Church, Wayland, IA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Christina Conrad Wayland, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Wadel, Mary A. Ebersole, 94, of Chambersburg, PA died Saturday, April 14, 2012 in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born October 13, 1917 in Shippensburg, Franklin CO., PA to Reuben and Rebecca Horst Ebersole. Mary was a member of the Strasburg Mennonite Church, Chambersburg, PA.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah B. Wadel, Sr. who died January 11, 1997 and the mother of his children, Lydia M. Horst Wadel who died June 14, 1958. A step-daughter, Emily Ruth Wadel and a sister, Cora Ebersole are also deceased.

Mary is survived by six step-sons, John S. Wadel and his wife Connie and Daniel H. Wadel and his wife Esther Mae all of Chambersburg, Luke M. Wadel of Dry Run, Noah B. Wadel, Jr. of Willow Hill, James M. Wadel and his wife Ellen of Plainview, TX, and Robert D. Wadel and his wife Brenda of Chambersburg, three step-daughters, Esther M. Showalter and her husband Lester of Greencastle, Eunice E. Lehman and her husband Clair of Chambersburg, and Martha E. Horst and her husband Isaac of Millen, GA, 50 grandchildren, and 120 great grandchildren.

Funeral service was April 20, 2012 in the Rowe Mennonite Church, Shippensburg, PA,Officiating will be Bro. Allen Fleagle, Bro. Nathan Wadel, and Bro. Lee Lehman. Burial will be in the Rowe Cemetery.

Source: Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Shippensburg, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Wagler, Ira, 70, died March 5, 2012 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Florida. Born Feb. 14, 1942, in Daviess Co., IN, to William H. and Agnes (Stoll) Wagler. He was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine (Lengacher) Wagler, whom he married Sept. 26, 1965; one son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Carol Wagler of Montgomery; one brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Lillie Wagler of Montgomery; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Laura Mae and Marvin Wagler of Odon and Barbara Jean and David Wagler of Montgomery; and four grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Anna Lois Lengacher.

The funeral was March 9, 2012 at the Simon J. Graber Complex. Burial will be in Bethel Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Source: Washington Times-Herald March 6, 2012.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Wagler, Joel Edward - Cross Hill [SC]

Joel Edward Wagler, 76, of 14545 Hwy. 39, and husband of Mary Catherine Graber Wagler, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012, at Self Memorial Hospital in Greenwood, SC.

Born in Washington, IN, he was a son of the late Harvey and Susanna Wagler. Mr. Wagler was a farmer and was pastor of Cross Hill Mennonite Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Cynthia (John) Miller of Martinsburg, OH, Titus (Donna Miller) Wagler of Cross Hill, Charles (Donna Swartzentruber) Wagler of Cross Hill, Marta Wagler of Cross Hill, and Connie Schrock Wagler of Cross Hill; brother: Roman Wagler of Cross Hill; sisters: Keturah Miller of Hartville, OH and Esther Gingerich of Oden, IN; grandchildren: Brendan (Sonya), Jevon, Derek (Sara), and Melissa Miller, Andrea, Erica, Bruce, Rosemary, Bradlyn, Aaron, Alex, Tinslie, Caroline, Andre', Benson, Tristan, Braydric, Logan, Gordon, Travis, Gale, Amber, and Karla Wagler; great grandchildren: Maxwell and McKenna Miller.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by sons: Wendell J., Paul J., and Nathan J. Wagler; a grandson Trevor Wagler; brothers: Vernon, Eli, Elmer, Raymond, and Ben Wagler and a sister, Laurie Wagler Schrock.

The family will receive friends at Cross Hill Mennonite Church Tuesday, September 18, 2012, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM and also from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at Laurel Hill Baptist Church in Waterloo conducted by Brothers Titus Overholt, Virgil Kanagy, Sam Petershien and Ernest Hocstetler with burial at Cross Hill Mennonite Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Amish Mennonite Aid, 8916 Mission Home Rd., Free Union, VA 22940.

The Kennedy Mortuary, Laurens, SC
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Waidelich, Marilouise Miller, 77, of Archbold, Fulton Co., OH died September 7, 2012 at the same place. She was born May 23, 1935 at Pettisville, Fulton Co., Ohio to Charles and Bessie (Frey) Miller. On August 21, 1955 at Pettisville, OH she was married to Virgil Waidelich, who survives.

Surviving are children, John (Sherri) Waidelich; Michael (Eileen) Waidelich; Jane (Mark) Bruner; and Matthew (Beth) Waidelich, 18 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three brothers: Robert (Norma) Miller; Glen (Marilyn) Miller; and Dale Miller; and a sister, Ada (Andy) Brenneman.

Three brothers, Kenneth Miller, Marlin Miller, and Virgil Miller, and a sister, Lois Short preceded her in death.

Marilouise served as a bookkeeper at Plassman, Rupp, Short & Hensal for 20 years. She volunteered at Care & Share, Fulton County Health Center and Sauder Village as a quilter. She served on the board of Shalom Ministries and was an active member of West Clinton Mennonite Church.

Memorial services were held September 11, 2012 at West Clinton Mennonite Church, Wauseon, Fulton Co., OH with burial in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Ohio.

Submitted by: Pam Graber, Wauseon, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Walter, Theodore "Ted" Robert, 83, of Penticton, British Columbia, Canada died June 15, 2012 at the same place. He was born September 20, 1928 at Line Lexington, Bucks Co., PA to Allen Sampey and Lizzie Nyce (Kulp) Walter.

On August 25, 1951 he was married to Arlene Witmer Peifer, who was born July 7, 1929 and survives.

Surviving are children, Michael (Lynn), Philip, Tony (Dianne), Celena Titterington (Darryn), nine grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.

His siblings, Carroll, Henry, Laverne, and Lauretta preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held June 22, 2012 at Grace Mennonite Church, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada with burial in Peachland, British Columbia Canada.

Submitted by: Lynn Walter, Peachland, BC Canada
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Waltner, Cleva Mae Schrag, 84, of Freeman, Hutchinson Co., SD died March 26, 2012 at the same place.

She was born May 16, 1927 at Freeman, SD to John J. and Amelia (Miller) Schrag. John was born July 1, 1885 and died July 6, 1952. Amelia was born July 16, 1897 and died August 18, 1985.

On August 15, 1952 at Freeman, SD she was married to Robert Waltner, who was born May 14, 1921 and died January 23, 2012.

Surviving are two daughters, Ruth (Chuck) Mueller, and Barb (Maynard) Yoder, and five grandchildren.

Two sisters: Delores Buller, and Vergie Schrag preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 2, 2012 at Salem Mennonite Church, Freeman, Turner Co., SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Amy Waltner, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Waltner, Ken Darwood, 59, of Freeman, Turner Co., SD died February 17 2012 at Sioux Falls, Lincoln Co., SD from brain cancer.

He was born July 24, 1952 at Freeman, SD to Gene and Joyce (Kaufman) Waltner. Gene was born March 25, 1929 and died January 28, 2011. Joyce was born November 30, 1929 and survives.

On October 28, 1978 at Freeman, SD he was married to Cindy Wollman, who survives.

Surviving are a son, Brett (Sarah) Waltner, a daughter, Jenna Waltner, one grandchild, one brother, Steve (Ginger) Waltner, and a sister, Kristi (Jeff) Miller.

A grandson, Alexander Waltner preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held February 21, 2012 at Salem Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Amy Waltner, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Waltner, Robert H., 90, of Freeman, Hutchinson Co., SD died January 3, 2012 at the same place.

He was born May 14, 1921 at Freeman, Turner Co., SD to Henry Joseph and Anna P. (Waltner) Waltner. Henry Joseph was born August 24, 1887 and died January 21, 1975. Anna was born April 3, 1891 and died February 24, 1976.

On August 15, 1952 at Freeman, SD he was married to Cleva Schrag, who was born May 16, 1927 and survives.

Surviving are two daughters, Ruth (Chuck) Mueller and Barb (Maynard) Yoder, five grandchildren, and a sister, Esther Ensz.

Brothers: Max, Clifford, Earl, Johnny, Willie, Erwin & Raymond and Sisters: Clarice Schrag, and Helen Dick preceded him in death.

He served 4 years of Civilian Public Service in Nebraska and Wisconsin and with MCC in China from 1946-1949.

Memorial services were held January 7, 2012 at Salem Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Amy Waltner, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Waltner, Winifred S. Schlosser

May 23, 1914 - May 17, 2012

GOSHEN - Winifred S. Waltner, 97, of Goshen, died May 17, 2012, at 9:55 p.m. at the Maples at Waterford Crossing in Goshen.

Winifred was born May 23, 1914, in Qixien, Henan Province, China, to George and Mary (Ogren) Schlosser. They preceded her in death. She married Erland Waltner on June 5, 1939, in Greenville, Ill. Erland, former president of Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries, passed away in 2009.

Survivors include daughters Mary Liechty Adams of Oceanside, Calif., Kathleen (David) Waltner-Toews of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and Rose (Dan) Graber of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; son-in-law Alan Nadon of Elkhart; brother-in-law James Scherer of Oak Park, Ill.; sister-in-law Ruby Schlosser of Stanwood, Wash.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Schlosser; husband Erland Waltner; daughter Irene Nadon; sisters Anabel Miller and Frances Scherer; and brother John Schlosser.

Winifred was a member of the Riverside Club, was a volunteer for Elkhart County Hospice for 23 years and was one of the first volunteers. She also volunteered at Elkhart General Community Hospice. She developed and directed several area church-related nursery schools. She was a founding member of the Hively Avenue Mennonite Church in Elkhart.

Services will be held at the Hively Avenue Mennonite Church on June 2, 2012, at 11:00 a.m.

A private burial will take place at Prairie Street Cemetery.

Memorials can be given to the Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Greenville College, Ill., or a charity of your choice.

Hartzler Gutermuth Inman Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 20, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Waltner, Mary Winifred Schlosser, 97, of Elkhart, IN died May 17, 2012 at Goshen, IN. She was born May 23, 1914 at Qixien Henan Province China to George and Mary (Ogden) Schlosser. On June 5, 1939 in Greenville, IL she was married to Erland Waltner, who was born July 1, 1914 and died April 12, 2009.

Surviving are three daughters, Mary Liechty Adams, Kathleen Waltner-Toews, and Rose Graber, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

A daughter, Irene Nadon and three siblings preceded her in death.

Winifred was a Hospice Volunteer and directed area church related nursery schools.

Memorial services were held June 2, 2012 at Hively Avenue Mennonite Church, Elkhart, IN with burial in Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart, IN.

Submitted by: Winifred Saner, Elkhart, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Wanner, William M.

PORT TREVORTON - William M. Wanner, 70, of 7228 S. Susquehanna Trail, died on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at his residence.

He was born May 20, 1942, in Ephrata, a son of the late Daniel and Jannie (Martin) Wanner. He was the husband of Ruth B. (Martin) Wanner to whom he was married for 44 years.

William was a member of Chapman Old Order Mennonite Church, Port Trevorton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by 11 children, Louella married to Robert White, Noreen married to David Auker, Erla Mae Wanner, Joanna married to Julian Horst, MaryAnn married to Clifford Horst, William Wanner Jr., Suetta married to Samuel Brubaker, Eileen Wanner, Jason Wanner married to Minerva Martin, Lisa Wanner, and Lamar Wanner married to Lynette Brubaker, all of Port Trevorton; 31 grandchildren; five brothers, Harry Wanner, of Holland, Ky., Daniel Wanner, of Ephrata, Martin Wanner and John Wanner, both of Port Trevorton, and Aaron Wanner, of Mount Pleasant Mills; five sisters; Ella Rissler and Ada Martin, of Ephrata, Mary Wanner, of Lancaster, Barbara Wanner, of Canada, and Anna Martin, of Mount Pleasant Mills.

William was preceded by a daughter; Rosene Wanner on Sept. 16, 1980; and a brother, Samuel Wanner.

Friends and family are invited to the viewing from 1 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the family home, 7228 S. Susquehanna Trail, Port Trevorton. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the family home with further services at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Chapman Old Order Mennonite Church, Blackwoods Road, Port Trevorton.

Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

The George P. Garman Funeral Homes, Inc., 9366 Route 35, Mount Pleasant Mills have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Sunbury Daily Item - 11/11/2012
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Watts, Marcus E., 84, of Newton, KS died May 9, 2012 at Wichita, Kansas. He/She was born June 11, 1927 at Smith Center, Kansas to Arthur James and Flo May (Carter) Watts. On January 7, 1978 at Newton, Kansas he was married to Joyce Unruh Schroeder, who survives.

Surviving are children, Sandy and Bob Carnahan, Green Valley, Arizona; Connie Watts, Phoenix, Arizona; and Dee and Rich Peipho, Newton, Kansas; Step-children: DeVona Powell, Westminister, Colorado; Marcus and Karis Schroeder, Wichita, Kansas; Rusten Schroeder and Susan Merrifield, Newton, Kansas; and Brent and Tonda Schroeder, Belgrade, Montana; 8 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and a brother-in-law, Willis W. Walker, Yakima, Washington.

Two sisters, Leao Conrad and Alice Marie Walker and two brothers, in infancy, preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held May 21, 2012 at Tabor Mennonite Church, Newton, Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Kim Funk, Newton, Kansas
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Weaver, Abe J., 97, of Sarasota, formerly of Fredericksburg, Ohio died February 15, 2012. Born Oct 27, 1914.

Survivors include his sons, Raymond of Harrisonberg, VA, Pete from Sarasota, Leroy from Sarasota, Ben from Sarasota, Marvin from Harrisonberg, Junior of Dundee, OH, Danny from Sarasota; daughters, Betty Keim of Milroy, IN, Sue Miller of Dundee, Oh, Ruth King of Ashville, NC; Anna Campbell of Sarasota; 35 grandchildren, 81 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was February 20, 2012 at Tourist Mennonite Church., burial following at Sunnyside Mennonite Cemetery.

Source: Wiengand Brothers Funeral Home Sarasota, FL.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Weaver, Allen W.

LITITZ Allen W. Weaver, 83, entered into rest at home on Thursday, December 27, 2012, after an illness of cancer for 10 months. He was born in West Earl Township, son of the late Phares and Ella (Wenger) Weaver, and was the husband of Bertha (Zimmerman) Weaver. They had celebrated 62 years of marriage.

A retired farmer, he was a member of the Meadow Valley Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

In addition to his wife, he is survived three sons, Marvin, husband of Elizabeth (Burkholder) Weaver, and Carl, husband of Marlene (Weaver) Weaver, both of Lititz, and Lester, husband of Lucy (Oberholtzer) Weaver of Newmanstown; three daughters, Darlene, wife of Mark Kurtz of Mifflinburg, Janice, wife of Glenn Snyder of Denver, and Marie, wife of Marlin Wenger of Manheim; five brothers, Paul, husband of Laura Weaver, and Norman, husband of Violetta Weaver, both of Lititz, Phares, husband of the late Ruth Weaver of Ephrata, Harland, husband of the late Mary Etta Weaver of Manheim, and Landis, husband of Edna Weaver of Ephrata; three sisters, Esther, wife of Noah Sensenig of Quarryville, Martha, wife of Marvin Nolt of Peach Bottom, and Ellen, wife of Elmer Martin of Ephrata; 33 grandchildren; and 65 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one grandson; one brother, Clarence Weaver; and three sisters, Mary Martin, Alta Weaver, and Anna Weaver.

Funeral services will be held from the Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Road, Lititz, at 9 a.m. Monday, December 31, with further services at Meadow Valley Mennonite Church, Meadow Valley and Rettew Mill Road, Ephrata Township, at 9:30 a.m., with Bishop Lester B. Martin and ministers, Gary Zimmerman, Elam Ray Martin, and John Martin, officiating. A viewing will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Midway Reception Center. Interment will be in adjoining church cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Lebanon Daily News - 12/28/2012
Lebanon, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Weaver, Anna Martha Yoder, 80, of Scottdale, Wesmoreland Co., PA died October 30, 2012 at the same place from natural causes. She was born July 9, 1932 at Gulfport, MS to Levi and Hettie Anna (Harshbarger) Yoder. On June 18, 1955 she was married to Herbert Weaver, who was born April 8, 1932 and survives.

Surviving are children, Kenneth Alan & Patricia Weaver; Neal & Laureen Weaver; and Susan & Robert Leighty, four grandchildren, brothers: Paul, Reuben, Joe, Titus, Melvin, Timothy, Ward and Ernest and three sisters: Ruth, Esther and Mabel.

Memorial services were held November 10, 2012 at Scottdale Mennonite Church, Scottdale, PA with burial in Pennsville Mennonite Cemetery, Everson, Fayette Co., PA.

Submitted by: Conrad Mast, Scottdale PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Weaver, Arlie Virginia Hershberger, 90, of Glendale, Arizona died May 19, 2012 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona. She was born December 24, 1921 at Kalona, Iowa to John J. Lila (Kreider) Hershberger. On August 17, 1948 she was married to Stanley Weaver, who was born June 7, 1926 and survives.

Surviving is a sister, Marie Reeves (Joel).

A sister, Fern Hershberger preceded her in death.

Arlie loved children and loved teaching and mentoring them. She graduated from Goshen College and then later received an M.A. degree in Special Education from Northern AZ University. She taught school in Elkahart IN, Chinle, and Phoenix, AZ. She was chosen as a Pilot Teacher for English As a Second Language by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. In 1975 she was honored as Teacher of the Year and recognized as a Master Teacher by the BIA. She and Stan ministered to the Navajo Indians in Black Mountain/Chinle, AZ for 20 years and then moved back to Phoenix where Arlie worked with Developmentally Challenged children.

Memorial services were held May 30, 2012 at Sunnyslope Mennonite Church, Phoenix, AZ.

Submitted by: Shari Zwick, Phoenix, AZ
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Weaver, Arvilla M.

Sept. 30, 1919 - March 29, 2012

MIDDLEBURY - Arvilla Mabel Weaver, 92, of Middlebury, died at 5 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2012, at her residence after a two-month illness.

She was born Sept. 30, 1919, in Kalona, Iowa, to Noah M. and Sarah (Miller) Weaver.

Surviving are a brother, Arvan Earl Weaver of Seymour, Mo., and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Lulu Maria Bontrager and two brothers, Oliver Kenneth Weaver and Homer Weaver.

She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and had been a caretaker for Edith Stutzman for 33 years. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. today, March 30, at the LaVon Yoder residence, 60157 C.R. 35, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, also at the LaVon Yoder residence. Services will be conducted by the home ministers. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Goshen. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 30, 2012
Submitted by Thelma Hoover Martin

Weaver, Berneice Ramer

May 10, 1916 - March 27, 2012

WASHINGTON BORO, Pa. - Berneice Weaver, 95, of Washington Boro, formerly of Goshen, Ind., died 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at the home of her daughter.

She was born May 10, 1916, in Union Township, Elkhart County, Ind., to Tobias and Salina (Lehman) Ramer. She married Paul Allen Weaver on Aug. 25, 1946, and he died June 26, 2005.

Surviving are daughters, Erma (David Ray) Miller of Loogootee, Ind., and Marjorie (Dale) Slaymaker of Washington Boro; son Melvin (Esther) Weaver of Clayton, Del.; brother Monroe Ramer of Nappanee, Ind.; 21 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Berneice was a homemaker and a member of Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, 117 W. Waterford St., Wakarusa, where a family prayer service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2012, at Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church. Burial will follow in Yellow Creek Frame Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 28, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Weaver, Calvin J.

June 5, 1943 - Aug. 8, 2012

SHIPSHEWANA - Calvin J. Weaver, 69, died at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, at home.

He was born June 5, 1943, to Jonas J. and Edna (Troyer) Weaver in LaGrange. He married Mary L. Yoder in Topeka on May 6, 1965.

She survives along with children Sue (LeRoy) Bontrager of Bremen, Marlene (Vernon) Yoder of Topeka, Loretta (Earl) Yoder of Millersburg, Ray (Rose) Weaver of Middlebury, and Esther (John) Lehman, Mary (Rudy) Chupp, Jonas (Dawna) Weaver, Wilbur (Ida) Weaver and Calvin Jr. (Ruth) Weaver, all of Shipshewana; 44 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; siblings Helen (Ray) Hochstetler, Harry (Mary) Weaver, Lydia (Harvey) Borntrager, Ella (Ervin) Yoder, Edna Bontrager, Susie (David) Wengerd, Esther (Howard) Miller and Harley (Ella) Weaver; and brother-in-laws Elva (Martha) Miller and Daniel Jacobs.

His sisters, Anna Jacobs and Elsie Miller, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be after 1 p.m. today, Aug. 9, and all day Friday at his home, 5635 N. 450 W., Shipshewana. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Delbert Stutzman's home, 5720 N. 450 W., Shipshewana. Burial will be in Scott Seybert Cemetery, Shipshewana.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 9, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Weaver, Elmer P., Jr. of 248 Long Road, Myerstown, PA passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at the StoneRidge Retirement Home in Myerstown on Sunday at 7:05 P.M.

Mr. Weaver was born November 22, 1931 in Lancaster County, PA, being the oldest son of the late Elmer P. and Emma D. Zink Weaver, Sr. Elmer married Martha Rohrer Groff on June 25, 1950.

Elmer was active most of his life in Mennonite Spanish mission work. He helped in forming a Spanish Mennonite mission church at Bridgeport in Lancaster, PA. His lifelong interest and concern for the Hispanic community touched many lives. For seven years he served as pastor at the Good Shepherd Spanish Mennonite Church on East King Street in Lancaster. He was also very much involved in foreign Spanish missions in Central America and in the Dominican Republic.

Elmer is survived by four sons: E. Paul (Miriam) Weaver, III, of Myerstown, PA; David L. (Marlene) Weaver, of Robesonia, PA; Timothy E. (Carolyn) Weaver, of Robesonia, PA; James C. (Twila) Weaver, of Fall Creek, WI; and four daughters: Martha Rose, wife of the late David K. Weaver, of Lena, WI; Mary Ann, wife of Arlin D. Miller, of Buffalo, MO; Elizabeth, wife of Leon Horst of Leetonia, OH; Rachel, wife of Llewellyn J. Miller of Doniphan, MO; three brothers: Leslie (Elsie) Weaver of Harrisonburg, VA; Melvin (Norma) Weaver, of Lancaster, PA; John Weaver of Hobe Sound, FL; and three sisters: Ruth, wife of Kenneth Mellinger of Willow Street, PA, Shirley, wife of Homer B. Boll, Lebanon, PA; and Darlene, wife of the late James L. Boll, of East Flat Gap, KY.

Mr. Weaver was preceded in death by his wife, Martha; a son, Daniel H. Weaver; his parents, Elmer P. and Emma D. Zink Weaver, Sr.; a sister, Elizabeth; three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, May 4, 2012, at the Swatara Mennonite Church, Myers-town, PA. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The viewing is scheduled from 2 - 4 P.M. and 6 - 8 P.M. on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Swatara Mennonite Church, 10 Camp Swatara Road, Myerstown, PA 17067. Grose Funeral Home, Myerstown, is entrusted with the arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 5/1/2012
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Weaver, Elmer R.

DALTON -- Elmer R. Weaver, 76, of 4564 S. Wenger Road, Dalton, passed away on Monday morning, Sept. 3, 2012, at his home lovingly surrounded by family, following a courageous journey with progressive supranuclear palsy.

He was born near Wooster on June 28, 1936, to the late Elam and Lydia (Imhoff) Weaver. In his youth he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He was a member of the County Line Mennonite Church. He had been engaged in farming for 32 years followed by ownership of E & B Cheese store near Kidron.

On Aug. 5, 1956, he married Esther (Koppes) Weaver. She died Jan. 30, 1988. To this union was born two daughters and three sons, Marvin (Lorraine) Weaver of Orrville, Merle (Alice) Weaver of Wooster, Marilyn (Barry) Horst of Sauk Centre, Minn., Miriam (Wilmer) Nolt of Ashland and Milton (Sue) Weaver of Wooster.

On Dec. 17, 1988, he married Bertha (Vanpelt) (Steiner) Weaver, widow of the late Paul Steiner. She survives along with seven sons and three daughters, Susan (Lloyd) Steiner of Dalton, Charles (Donna) Steiner of Shiloh, Rebecca (Tim) Amstutz of Dalton, Marcus (Rhoda) Steiner of Cambridge Springs, Pa., Allen (Anna Mary) Steiner of Shiloh, James (Mary Ann) Steiner of Smithville, Elmer (Dorothy) Steiner of Dalton, Carl (Crystal) Steiner of Plainview, Texas, and Timothy and Rhoda Steiner of the home.

Also surviving are three sisters and five brothers, Edith (John) Peterson of Caldonia, Naomi (Junior) Richard of Wooster, Harvey (Ina) Weaver of Goshen Ind., Roy (Doris) Weaver of Wooster, Melvin (Ruth) Weaver of Reinholds, Pa., Virgil (Janet) Weaver of Wooster, Elam (Ella Mae) Weaver of Shippensburg, Pa., and Lydia Ann (Dana) Good of West Salem; 110 grandchildren; and 68 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a step-granddaughter and a great-granddaughter.

Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the East Union Mennonite Church, 10678 Old Lincoln Way, Orrville, with the ministry of the County Line Mennonite Church officiating. Burial will follow at the Chester Mennonite Church Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the East Union Mennonite Church.

Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton is handling the arrangements

The Daily Record, Wooster, OH
Sept. 4, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Weaver, Emma H. Burkholder Good, 88, of Lititz, PA died September 3, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Noah and Mattie Horst Burkholder.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan R. Good and her second husband, Ivan M. Weaver. Emma was a member of the White Oak Mennonite Church.

Surviving are two daughters: Arlene wife of Leon Zimmerman of Lebanon, Esther Mae wife of Mahlon Herr of Ephrata, a son, Ivan R. Jr. husband of Naomi Weaver Good of Versailles, Mo., four stepsons: Leon (Velma), Luke (Lois), Ivan (Verna), Glen (Anna) Weaver, six stepdaughters: Miriam (John Stover), Erma ( Glenn Martin), Helen (John David Martin), Lavina (David High), Minerva (Aaron Weaver), Sara (Elber Calderon), a step daughter-in-law, Verna Hoover Weaver, 19 grandchildren, 75 great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter, and two sisters: Lena Nolt and Mary Esch.

Preceding her in death in addition to her parents and husbands; is a son, Earl Good, a stepson, Carl Weaver, four grandchildren, three brothers: Isaac, Levi, and David Burkholder, and a sister, Lizzie Martin.

Funeral service was September 7, 2012 at the White Oak Mennonite Church, Manheim, PA. Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery.

Source: Burch Funeral Home, Manheim, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Weaver, Harold H., Sr., 82 of Newville, PA died Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Shippensburg, PA. He was born February 21, 1930 in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, he was a son of the late Samuel Roy & Leah Hertzler Weaver. Harold was a member of the Stoughstown Mennonite Church, Newville and was a retired electrician and farmer. He was active in the extension of the church at several other locations including Westfield, Massachusetts .

He is survived by his wife, Darlene A. Bruckhart Weaver, one son, Harold E. Weaver, Jr. and his wife Irene of Newville, two foster children, Miriam Miller of Newburg, and Eugene Shoff of Newville, one brother, Chester C. Weaver and his wife Esther of Carlisle, one sister, Bertha M. Martin and her husband Harold of Mount Joy, ten grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

Funeral services were April 24, 2012 in the Blue Ridge Mennonite Church at Carlisle, PA The Stoughstown Mennonite Church Ministry will officiate. Interment will follow in Stoughstown Mennonite Church Cemetery, Newville, PA.

Source: The Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home Inc., Shippensburg, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Weaver, Harold L.

Sept. 16, 1916 - Oct. 5, 2012

GOSHEN - Harold L. Weaver, 96, of Goshen, died at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in his residence.

He was born Sept. 16, 1916, in Nappanee, to Christian W. and Eliza (Ressler) Weaver.

He married Magdalena (Martin) Weaver on June 1, 1941. She died Oct. 25, 2005.

Surviving are daughters, Edith (Elmer) Miller of Chouteau, Okla., Ruth (Clarence) Horst of Goshen and Lucy E. Weaver and Elsie E. Weaver, both of Wakarusa; sons David C. (Janice) Weaver of Unity, Wis., James A. (Linda) Weaver of Traverse City, Mich., and Glenn M. Weaver of Goshen; 23 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death was his wife, Magdalena; son John H. Weaver; daughter Esther N. Yothers; sisters Ruth and Susanna Weaver; and brothers Harvey, Joseph and Paul Weaver.

Harold was a retired farmer and a past employee for Hoover Lumber for 40 years.

He was a member of Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 7, 2012, at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, 117 W. Waterford St., Wakarusa. A family prayer service will be at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at the funeral home. A funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church. Home Ministry will officiate.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 7, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Weaver, Helen Esther Wiens, 82, of Harrisonburg, VA died July 18, 2012 at the same place. She was born May 20, 1930 at Inman, KS to David K. and Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Willems) Wiens. On March 18, 1967 she was married to Samuel H. Weaver, who survives.

Surviving are 2 sons: Michael (Ivy) of Richmond, VA; and Matthew of Silver Spring, MD; two grandchildren, and a sister, Kathryn Wiens, of Buhler, KS.

Three brothers: Ed Wiens, formerly of Hutchinson, KS; Alfred Wiens, formerly of Hutchinson, KS; and Elmer Wiens, of Dora, MO preceded her in death.

Vocation: MCC (1950's), followed by National Service Board for Religious Objectors in Washington, DC, and a volunteer for Ten Thousand Villages. Hobbies: An excellent cook, pulling from her Russian Mennonite background; loved travelling, and a highlight was a trip with Sam to the Black Sea and the city of Odessa in the Ukraine to visit ancestral sites.

Memorial services were held July 22, 2012 at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA.

Submitted by: Jane Eanes, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Weaver, Helen Esther Wiens, 82, of Harrisonburg VA died July 18, 2012 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She was May 20, 1930 in Inman, Kansas to David K. and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Willems Wiens. She was a member of the Park View Mennonite Church. On March 16, 1967, she married Samuel H. Weaver who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Michael Weaver and wife Ivy Moore, Richmond, Virginia; Matthew Weaver, Silver Spring, Maryland; one sister, Kathryn Wiens, Buhler, Kansas; two grandchildren, Nicholas Weaver and MacKenzie Weaver.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ed Wiens, Alfred Wiens, and Elmer Wiens.

A memorial service was July 22, 2012 at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg at 3p.m. with Pastor Barbara Moyer Lehman officiating.

Source: McMullen Funeral Home Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Weaver, Isaac Bryce, infant son of Shawn and Martha (Zeiset) Weaver, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012, at Ephrata Community Hospital.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by 3 brothers, Elliot, Patrick and Harrison Weaver, all at home; maternal grandparents, Marvin and Grace Zeiset of Manheim, paternal grandparents, Leon and Glenda Weaver of Stevens; maternal great grandmothers, Elva Zeiset of Ephrata, Vera Zimmerman of Ephrata; paternal great grandparents, Isaac and Nora Martin of Ephrata and Melvin and Laura Weaver of Ephrata.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 4, at 4 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, Ephrata, with Pastor Larry N. Weaver officiating.

Please omit flowers.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 1/3/2013
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Weaver, K. Pauline Martin, 77, of Ephrata, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Essa Flory Hospice Center.

She was born in East Earl to the late Samuel H. and Frances (Bowman) Martin and was the wife of Luke Weaver Jr., Ephrata.

Pauline was a member of Martindale Mennonite Church, Ephrata. In earlier years, she participated in the sewing circle of the church. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, playing games and especially enjoyed spending time with her family. A homemaker, she earlier worked at Eberly Produce Market in Reading and most recently worked for the Garden of Eden Produce Stand at the Green Dragon Farmers Market.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by 3 sons, Luke C., husband of Sylvia (Longenecker) Weaver of Harrisonburg, VA, Dale E., husband of Debra (Martin) Weaver of East Earl and Galen L., husband of Nancy (Gehr) Weaver of East Earl; a brother, Chester, husband of Ruth Ann Martin of Leola; 2 sisters, Edna, wife of Christ High of Schaefferstown and Esther, wife of Irwin Weaver of Ephrata; 7 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.

Pauline was preceded in death by brothers, Raymond E., Samuel L. and Lester B. Martin and her sisters, Anna Mae Harnish and Elizabeth Newswanger.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Martindale Mennonite Church, 171 Hurst Rd., Martindale and Monday 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. with the officiating ministry of Eugene Weaver, Luke C. Weaver, David Sensenig, Nelson Bowman, and Daryl Weaver. Interment will take place in the adjoining cemetery.

If desired, memorial contributions in Pauline's memory may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 4/27/2012
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Weaver, Marlin G., 62, of Lebanon, PA died March 29, 2012, at his home. He was the husband of Mildred A. Good Weaver. Born in Myerstown, PA on September 14, 1949, to John and Rachel Gingrich Weaver. He was a member of the Miners Village Mennonite Church.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his sons Glendon J. Weaver of Lebanon and Brian L. husband of Kendra Martin Weaver of Manheim; daughter Cynthia R. wife of John Ebersole of Myerstown; brothers Eugene of Sarasota, FL, Earl, Mervin and John Weaver all of Lebanon; sisters Mary Jane Martin of Myerstown and Karen Mast of Amelia, VA and four grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his sons Marlin Dale and Leslie Ray and a brother Mark Weaver.

Funeral services were April 2, 2012 the Miners Village Mennonite Church, Cornwall, PA. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Source: Kreamer Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. and
Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home and Crematory of Lebanon Co., PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Weaver, Nadine Trinity, was stillborn on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, at Lewistown Hospital. She was a daughter of Nathan Z. and Judith N. (Hoffman) Weaver, of Thompsontown, PA.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by: four sisters, Maria Weaver, Sindy Weaver, Bethany Weaver and Laura Weaver; one brother, Andrew Weaver, all at home; maternal grandparents, James and Helen Hoffman, of Thompsontown; and paternal grandparents, Marvin and Ruth Ann Weaver, of Selinsgrove, and Enos and Mabel Weaver, of Kinzers.

Graveside services and interment will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at the Delaware Mennonite Cemetery, East Salem, PA with Pastor Eric Smith officiating.

Source: Lewistown Sentinel Lewistown, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Weaver, Naomi Mae Naffziger, 89, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died May 25, 2012 at Wichita, KS. She was born May 6, 1923 at Crystal Springs, KS to Christian Lee and Ida Elizabeth Naffizer and was married to Albert, Jr. Weaver, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Kathleen (Tom) Ruth, and Stanley (Cindy) Weaver, and five grandchildren.

A son, Marlin preceded him/her in death.

Memorial services were held June 16, 2012 at Whitestone Mennonite Church, Hesston, Kansas with burial in East Lawn Cemetery, Hesston, KS.

Submitted by: Donna Koehn, Hesston, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Weaver, Ruth Louise Hartman, 88, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away April 2, 2012, at Oak Lea Nursing Home.

Mrs. Weaver was born Oct. 29, 1923, in Hinton, Va., and was a daughter of the late Lewis Samuel and Grace LaRue Good Hartman.

In her younger years, she was employed by Bridgewater Garment Factory, where she was a floor manager, was a secretary for Weavers Hatchery and was a homemaker, who loved hospitality and having guests in her home often. She often provided meals for shut-ins and spent hours cooking in service to others.

She was a charter member of Chicago Avenue Mennonite Church, now Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, where she was a member of the sewing circle and along with her husband, served in visitation and ministry. She was involved with Bible Study Fellowship.

On Dec. 25, 1942, she married Elwood D. Weaver, who survives.

Also surviving are four children, Jerry Weaver and wife, Wendy, Kenny Weaver and wife, Kathy, Diane Yoder and husband, Kent, all of Harrisonburg, and Susan Eshleman and husband, Keith, of Landisville, Pa.; one brother, Paul S. Hartman of Harrisonburg; two sisters, Anna Mae Hostettler of Harrisonburg and Rosalie Eshleman of Midlothian; 11 grandchildren, Kristin Miller, Kelly Weaver, Matthew Weaver, Michelle Nussbaum, Max Weaver, Betty Weaver, Justin Yoder, Todd Yoder, Bryce Yoder, Briana Miller and Jenna Eshleman; and nine great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Weaver was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Hartman and Lewis "L.P" Hartman.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 7, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at the Harrisonburg Mennonite Church. Burial will be held privately.

The family will receive friends Friday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Harrisonburg Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community Good Samaritan Fund, 1491 Virginia Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22802, or to the Harrisonburg Mennonite Church Compassion Fund, 1552 S. High St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

Daily News Record - 4/3/2012
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

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Weaver, Ruth Louise Hartman, 88, of Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA died April 2, 2012 at the same place. She was born October 29 1923 at Hinton, Rockingham Co., VA to Lewis Samuel and Grace LaRue (Good) Hartman. On December 25, 1942 she was married to Elwood D. Weaver, who was born December 25, 1921 and survives.

Surviving are children, Jerry Weaver and Wendy, Kenny Weaver and Kathy, Diane Yoder and Kent, and Susan Eshleman and Keith, 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one brother, Paul S. Hartman, and two sisters, Anna Mae Hostettler, and Rosalie Eshleman.

Two brothers, Harold Hartman, and Lewis "L.P." Hartman preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 7, 2012 at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA with burial in Weaver's Church Cemetery, Harrisonburg, VA.

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

Weaver, Samuel Banks

LEWISBURG - Samuel Banks Weaver, 90, formerly of 1272 Johnson Mill Road for 26 years, peacefully went home to be with his Lord at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at RiverWoods, Lewisburg, where he had been a resident since Dec. 1.

He was born Aug. 5, 1921, in Mifflintown, a son of the late Banks and Anna Weaver. On Oct. 12, 1946, in Richfield, he married the former Nora A. Kauffman, who survives.

During World War II, he served in a Civilian Public Service Camp in Virginia.

Sam was employed at the Lewisburg Ice House for 38 years. Earlier in life, he owned and operated a farm in Mifflinburg.

Since 1949, Sam had been an active member of Buffalo Mennonite Church, Lewisburg, where he taught Sunday school and Bible school.

In addition to his wife of 65 years, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Melvin S. and Rebecca Weaver, of Ulster; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Kathryn A. and Kenneth Groff, of Charm, Ohio, Marie E. Weaver, of Lewisburg, Ruth E. and Wilbur Aikey, of Missouri, Anna Mae and Terry Freeman, of Bolivar, N.Y., and Dolores F. and Melvin Boss, of Brownsville, Ore.; one brother, Daniel Weaver, of Port Trevorton; one sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Elvin Graybill, of Richland; 20 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Alvin Chester Weaver, on Sept. 24, 1966; two brothers, John and David Weaver; and three sisters, Anna Graybill, Mary Weaver and Elizabeth Weaver.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, followed by the funeral at 11, at Buffalo Mennonite Church, 4445 Hoffa Mill Road, Lewisburg, with Deacon Al Longenecker, Minister David Peachey and Minister Matthew Funk officiating.

Burial will be in Buffalo Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are by the Roupp Funeral Home Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Road, Mifflinburg.

Sunbury Daily Item - 1/27/2012
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Weaver, Sandra J. Brubaker, 51, of 1010 Martin Church Road, Denver, died Friday, April 27, 2012 at her home after a year and a half battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Elam and Beatrice (Fox) Brubaker. She was married 31 years on Sept. 6 to Edwin M. Weaver.

Sandra worked as a clerk at the Shady Maple Farm Market for the past few years. She was a member of Petra Christian Fellowship and enjoyed flower gardening.

Surviving in addition to her husband is a daughter, Melissa Weaver of Philadelphia; a son, Anthony Weaver of Blue Ball; a sister, Carol, married to Clair Martin of Denver; and two brothers, Jay, married to Cindy Brubaker of North Carolina, and Jeff Brubaker of Denver.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 1, at 10 a.m. at Petra Christian Fellowship, 565 Airport Road, New Holland with the Reverend Lester Zimmerman and the Reverend Titus Kauffman officiating. Interment will be in the Red Run Mennonite Cemetery. Viewing will be held at the Church on Monday from 6-8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9-10 a.m. To send the family online condolences visit us at www. -groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

Intelligencer Journal - 4/28/2012
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Weaver, Sarah Marie Alderfer, 78, of Harrisonburg VA died October 6, 2012 at the same place. She was born April 16, 1934 at Denbigh VA to Frank F. and Hilda (Moyer) Alderfer. On August 31, 1954 she was married to Samuel O. Weaver, who was born February 22, 1934 and survives.

Surviving are daughters - Janet Fern Weaver of Harrisonburg VA, Doris Ann Weaver Leaman and husband Stephen of Broadway VA, son Michael Dale Weaver and wife Rachel of Harrisonburg VA, five grandchildren, sister Myrna Alderfer of Newport News VA; sister, Dorcas Schaefer and husband Wallace of Cumberland VA; sister, Kathryn Baer and husband Nelson of Newport News VA; brother Harold Alderfer and wife Elaine of Louisa County VA; and sister-in-law, Lois Ziegler Alderfer Fisher of Harrisonburg Va.

A brother, Richard Alderfer preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held October 14, 2012 at Lindale Mennonite Church Linville, VA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Alice Brubaker, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Weber, Nelson, 93, of St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada died April 21, 2012 at Guelph, Ontario from cancer. He was born August 7, 1918 at Conestogo, Ontario to Aaron and Hannah Weber. On May 8, 2004 at St. Jacobs, ON he was married to Anna Shantz, who was born December 3, 1918 and survives.

Surviving are children, Marcy (Aki) Ninomiya, Clare (Linda) Weber, Brenda (Murray) Calder, Donna Weber (Paul Tomlin), Susan (Bill) Schmitz, daughter-in-law Helen Weber, brother, Aden (Martha) Weber, and sister, Lena Wideman.

His first wife, Lovina Weber (2003), a son, Robert, two brothers, Levi Weber and Edgar Weber, and two grandchildren, Bryan Schmitz, and Pamela (Schmitz) Snyder preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held April 26, 2012 at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs, Ontario with burial in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, Three Bridges Road, St. Jacobs, ON.

Submitted by: Karen Sauder, St. Jacobs, ON
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Wedel, Marie Miller, 96, of Moundridge, McPherson Co., Kansas died October 21, 2012 at the same place. She was born February 9, 1916 at Arlington, Kansas to Rudolph and Anna (Voth) Miller. She was married to Richard H. Wedel, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Kenneth Wedel, Keith Wedel, and Kay McKnab, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held October 26, 2012 at First Mennonite Church of Christian, Moundridge, Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Becky Pohl, Moundridge, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Wedel, Merlin Dale, 79, of Hesston, Harvey Co., Kansas died May 22, 2012 at the same place. He was born October 30, 1932 to Dewey and Evelyn (Smith) Wedel. On November 30, 1952 he was married to Earla Yost.

Surviving are children, Bruce Wedel, Sondra (Dean) Leatherman; and Jay Wedel, 7
grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a brother, Larry (Heidi) Wedel.

A brother, Kenneth Wedel preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held May 29, 2012 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, KS with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery, Hesston, Kansas.

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

Wedel, Rosella Mary Schroeder, 87, of Goessel, KS died May 20, 2012 at the same place. She was born August 21, 1914 at Goessel, KS to David I. and Mary (Hiebert) Schroeder. On June 3, 1947 at Newton, Kansas she was married to Peter H. Wedel, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Elaine Cox, Mary & Bruce Funk; and David & Cynde Wedel, six grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three step great-grandchildren.

A brother, George Wedel preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held May 24, 2012 at Tabor Mennonite Church, Newton, Kansas with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Kim Funk, Newton, Kansas
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Weidman, Dallas P., 78, of Manheim, PA died May 30, 2012 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA. He was born February 5, 1934 at Salunga, Lancaster Co., PA to Dallas P. and Della (Haubert) Weidman. He was married to Mary Mowery, who was born December 14, 1940 and died November 10, 2010.

Surviving are children, Randy (Rose) Boll, Manheim; Rick Weidman, John Weidman, Dallas Weidman, Carol (Richard) Smith, all of Lancaster, PA; and Linda Blauch, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two brothers, Donald "Dutch" (Dot) Weidman, New Holland and Carl Weidman; and one sister, Katherine Fisher, New Holland.

Two grandsons, Ryan Boll and Brandon Weidman preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held June 4, 2012 at Landisville Mennonite Church, Landisville, Lancaster Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Christy Kauffman, Landisville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Weirich, Harley E.

June 8, 1928 - Nov. 26, 2012

MIDDLEBURY - Harley E. Weirich, 84, of Middlebury, died at 11:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at Elkhart Hospice House.

He was born June 8, 1928, in LaGrange County to the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Kauffman) Weirich. On May 10, 1952, in Middlebury, he married Fanny Troyer. She survives.

Survivors include his children, Lori (Orvan) Miller of Wolcottville and Jerry Lynn (Jill) Weirich of Fleming Island, Fla.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and siblings Anna (Eli) Chupp of Shipshewana, Katie Weirich of Sarasota, Fla., and Ora (Kathrine) Weirich of Goshen.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Harry, Joe and Eli Weirich, Ida Miller and Nona Yoder.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St., Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at First Mennonite Church, Middlebury. Graveside services with military honors will be performed by American Legion Post 210 at Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury.

Memorials may be given to Elkhart Hospice and Palliative Care or the Middlebury Food Pantry.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 28, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Weirich, Harry D.

Jan. 23, 1919 - Feb. 22, 2012

MIDDLEBURY - Harry D. Weirich, 93, of Middlebury, died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, at The Courtyard, Goshen.

He was born Jan. 23, 1919, in LaGrange County, the son of the late Daniel E. and Elizabeth (Kauffman) Weirich. On Oct. 28, 1948, in Middlebury he married Orpha Miller, who survives.

Also surviving are sons Marvin (Sharon) Weirich of Middlebury and Darrel Weirich of Middlebury; grandsons Caleb (Sheryl) Weirich and Joel (Stephanie) Weirich; two great-grandaughters; brothers Harley (Fannie) Weirich of Middlebury and Ora (Katherine) Weirich of Goshen; and sisters Anna (Eli) Chupp of Shipshewana and Katie Weirich of Sarasota, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Joe and Eli Weirich and sisters Ida Miller and Nona Yoder.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Amish Mennonite Church, 62861 C.R. 41, Goshen. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, also at the church. Services will be conducted by the Woodlawn Ministry Team. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Woodlawn Prison Ministry.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 24, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Wenger, Dwight Rhodes, 80, of Dayton, died Jan. 1, 2012, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital following heart surgery.

Mr. Wenger was born Nov. 16, 1931, in Rockingham County, and was a son of the late Henry G. and Mary Rhodes Wenger.

He was a lifelong dairy farmer and a talented song leader. He was a member of the Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church.

On Feb. 8, 1955, he married Ina Rohrer, who survives.

Also surviving are three sons, David S. Wenger of Dayton, Dwight W. Wenger and wife, Frances, of Bridgewater and Frank I. Wenger of Bridgewater; one daughter, Amy E. Rhodes and husband, Clyde, of Dayton; one sister, Eva Wenger of Dayton; four brothers, S. Adin Wenger and wife, Martha, of Harrisonburg, Jason Wenger and wife, Naomi, Ray Wenger and wife, Ida, and Henry Wenger Jr. and wife, Ferne, all of Dayton; one sister-in-law, Esther Wenger of Dayton, 10 grandchildren, Ashley Zimmerman and husband, Andrew, Julie Zimmerman and husband, Keith, Andrew Wenger, Jacob Wenger, Janessa Wenger, Amber Wenger, Blake Rhodes, Chris Rhodes, Shawn Rhodes, and Bethany Rhodes and two great- grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Jane Wenger, and a brother, Aaron Wenger.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church with Ministers of the Church officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

The body will be taken to the Wenger Home, where friends may call until 7 p.m. Tuesday.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Daily News Record - 1/3/2012
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Wenger, Harold, 93, of Wayland, Henry Co., Iowa died, peacefully at his home, July 15, 2012. He was born July 25, 1918 at rural Wayland, IA to John R. and Katie A. (Christner) Wenger. On August 17, 1941 at the bride's home in rural Henry Co., IA he was married to Stella M. Roth.

Surviving are eight children: Alice (Norman) Hsu, Los Angeles, CA; Richard (Ruth) Wenger, Sheridan, OR; Joanne (Robert) denBleyker, Los Angeles, CA; Lois (Gerry) Klopfenstein, Wayland, IA; Rodney (Janice) Wenger, Wayland, IA; Marilyn (Bill) Hershberger, Wayland, IA; Ruth Ann (Lynn) Brenneman, Bentonville, AR; and Gary (Myrna) Wenger, Wayland, IA, 17 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, two brothers-in-law: Vernon (Jean) Roth, and Edwin Roth; and two sisters-in-law: Lucille Swartzendruber and Inez Roth.

The couple lived on the Wenger "Home Place" where they raised their eight children. Harold was a life-long farmer. The family hosted several fresh-air children and enjoyed meals and fellowship with family and friends over the years. Harold and Stella moved to Wayland in 1983, passing the family farm on to the third Wenger generation.

Harold was a charter member of Bethel Mennonite church, Wayland, where he remained active until his death. He enjoyed spending time with this family, singing hymns, fishing, gardening and nature.

An infant daughter, Mary Kay, three brothers: J.C. (Ruth) Wenger, Raymond (Mary) Wenger, and Ira (Mildred) Wenger, and one sister Barbara (Noah) Unternahrer preceded him in death.

An open visitation was held Friday, July 20, 2012 from noon to 3:30 PM at the Bethel Mennonite Church in rural Wayland. Burial was held at 4:00 PM on Friday, July 20, at the Bethel Mennonite Cemetery with family present. A Celebration of Life was held at 6:30 PM on Friday at the Bethel Mennonite Church. Following the Celebration of Life there was a time of fellowship and visiting with the family.

A memorial has been established for Parkview Home and Bethel Mennonite Church.

Submitted by: Christina Conrad, Wayland, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Wenger, Harold Fredrick, age 93, died at his home in Wayland, Iowa on July 15, 2012.

He was born July 25, 1918 to John R. and Katie A. Christner Wenger, rural Wayland. He married Stella M. Roth on August 17, 1941. Harold was a charter member of Bethel Mennonite Church, Wayland, IA.

He is survived by eight of his children: Alice (Norman) Hsu, Los Angeles, CA; Richard (Ruth) Wenger, Sheridan, OR; Joanne (Robert) denBleyker, Los Angeles, CA; Lois (Gerry) Klopfenstein, Wayland, IA; Rodney (Janice) Wenger, Wayland, IA; Marilyn (Bill) Hershberger, Wayland, IA; Ruth Ann (Lynn) Brenneman, Bentonville, AR; and Gary (Myrna) Wenger, Wayland, IA; seventeen grandchildren: Benjamin Hsu (Libby) and Christopher (Stella Witherspoon) Hsu; Tim (Angie) Wenger, Andrew (Shelly) Wenger, and Juanita (John) Weldon; Alan (Elise Charles) denBleyker and Amber denBleyker; Beth Klopfenstein, Charity (Boundy) Lovan; Jenna (Virgal) Johnson, Jared (Carie) Wenger, Joel Wenger and Jalyn Wenger; Tara Hershberger and Joshua Hershberger; Alicia Wenger-Lemon and Seth Wenger. Harold had 30 great-grandchildren (Titus, Nessa, Cecelia, Preston, Seth Kofi, Josiah, Mariah, Natasha, Anya, Samuel, Petra, Justice and Kaden Wenger; Bethany, Abigail, Judah, Joshua Wenger; Destiny and Simeon Weldon; Katie and Sophia Hsu; Meila Hsu; RJ, Phillip and Victoria Kunze; Christian and Cainan Lovan; Cheyenne, David and Dakota Lemon; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are brother-in-laws: Vernon (Jean) Roth, Edwin Roth and two sister-in-laws Lucille Swartzendruber and Inez Roth.

Preceding Harold in death were his parents, his wife Stella, an infant daughter, Mary Kay; four brothers, J.C. (Ruth) Wenger, Raymond (Mary) Wenger, and Ira (Mildred) Wenger; one sister, Barbara (Noah) Unternahrer.

Burial service was July 20, 2012 at 4:00 PM at the Bethel Mennonite Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at 6:30 PM on Friday at the Bethel Mennonite Church.

Source: Beatty Funeral Home Wayland & Washington, IA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Wenger, Robert C.

ANNVILLE - Robert C. Wenger, 87, formerly of 1862 Blacksbridge Road, Annville died Wednesday April 25, 2012, in Countryside Christian Community, North Annville Twp. He was the husband of Ethel P. Bomberger Wenger, to whom he was married 67 years. Born in Lebanon on July 16, 1924, he was the son of the late Joseph and Sarah Funk Wenger.

Robert was a self-employed farmer and later drove truck for the Lebanon Agway until his retirement in 1988. He was a member of Annville United Christian Church; served as Sunday school Superintendant at Sunnyside United Christian Church; and was a founding member of Brookside Retreat Hunting Camp.

Surviving are three sons, Mark R. husband of Marianne Wenger of Cleona, Lee C. husband of Beverly Wenger of Annville, Earl J. husband of Louise Wenger of Myerstown; two daughters Jean M. wife of Glenn Seibert of Lebanon, Rachel A. wife of Ralph Blauch of Annville; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Janice Wenger of Lititz; and three brothers, Harvey Wenger of Mill Hall, Kenneth R. Wenger of Bethel, and Walter Wenger of Jonestown.

He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth A. Wenger; two brothers H. Daniel Wenger, Bruce Wenger; and two sisters, Franey Spang and Dorothy Heagy.

Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. from the Cleona Camp Meeting Fellowship Center, Hill Church Road, Cleona. Interment will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra. Viewing will be held on Sunday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Countryside Christian Community Chapel, 200 Bellann Court, Annville and also from 9:30 to10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Contributions may be made to the United Christian Mission Board, C/O Robert Morgan, 1413 Harding Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033 in his memory. Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, Annville, is in charge of arrangements.

Lebanon Daily News - 4/26/2012
Lebanon, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Wenhold, Dorothy M. Kulp, 90, of Lansdale, Montgomery Co., PA died June 5, 2012 at the same place. She was born October 11, 1921 at Elroy, Montgomery Co., PA to Jacob B. and Ada S. (Moyer) Kulp. On July 26, 1941 in Montgomery Co., PA she was married to J. Paul Wenhold, who was born December 25, 1916 and died December of 1991.

Surviving are a son, Larry Wenhold & wife Emily, four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a brother, Robert Kulp & wife June.

A daughter, Diane Smith and a brother, Linneus Kulp preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held June 8, 2012 at Franconia Mennonite Church, Telford, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Barb Moyer, Telford, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Wert, Robert K., 72, of Goshen, IN died April 4, 2012 at the same place from bone cancer. He was born August 21, 1939 at Annville, PA to Daniel D. and Esther (Umberger) Wert. On August 25, 1961 he was married to Esther Glick, who survives.

Surviving are children, Don (Terri) Carufel-Wert; and Dave (Cathleen) Hockman-Wert, two grandchildren, and siblings, Nancy Augsburger; Dan (Miriam); Lois (Tom) Chamness; and Jim (Kathy).

Memorial services were held April 14, 2012 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Sandra Shenk Lapp, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Wert, Robert Kenneth, 72, of Goshen, IN died April 4, 2012 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN from bone cancer.

He was born August 21, 1939 at Annville, PA to Daniel David and Esther Mattie (Umberger) Wert. Daniel was born March 13, 1904 and died February 6, 1969. Esther was born October 7, 1902 and died August 2, 1994.

On August 25, 1961 at Belleville, Mifflin Co., PA he was married to Esther Thelma Glick, who was born September 26, 1941 and survives.

Surviving are children, Don Carufel-Wert, Terri Carufel-Wert (spouse); and Dave Hockman-Wert, Cathleen Hockman-Wert (spouse); two grandchildren and siblings, Nancy Wert Augsburger; Dan (Mim) Wert; Lois (Tom) Chamness; and Jim (Kathy) Wert.

Bob grew up in Lebanon and Lancaster counties in Pennsylvania. He graduated from high school at Lancaster (Pa.) Mennonite School (LMS) in 1957. Following high school, Bob attended Eastern Mennonite College Harrisonburg, Va.), where he met Esther Glick from Belleville, Pa. On August 25, 1961, they were married. Bob graduated in 1963 with Bachelor's degrees in Bible and History. After two years teaching P.E. and History at LMS, Bob and Esther had their first child, Donald Alan in 1965. The turmoil of the 1960s drew Bob to service in the city, and in 1966 they moved to inner-city Washington, D.C., to do voluntary service with Eastern Mennonite Board of Missions. While in D.C., Bob realized his life-long purpose-helping people improve their lives. So he took a Master's degree in Social Work at Howard University, graduating in 1970. In 1969, Bob's second son, David Patrick, was born.

In the 1970s, Bob taught Social Work at Bethel College in North Newton, Kan., lived in an intentional community in W.Va., and counseled inmates at a Maryland state prison. In 1978, Bob moved to Goshen, Ind., where he first worked as an addictions counselor, and later as a counselor of children and youth, for Oaklawn Psychiatric Center in Elkhart and Goshen. After 26 years, Bob stopped working at Oaklawn, but didn't stop working on behalf of people in need. He worked with the Outreach Commission and Jubilee Fund program at College Mennonite Church (CMC), where he was a member, did short-term service in Puerto Rico, and enjoyed serving meals at CMC.

He frequently could be found at Goshen College music and sporting events or the Rec-Fitness Center. Saturday mornings he often went to Rachel's Bread and the Goshen Farmer's Market. He loved spending time with his granddaughters. We'd like to think Bob would be honored if he knew he died on the same day as the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a man he admired a great deal and whom Bob heard speak in Lancaster and Washington, D.C.

Memorial services were held April 14, 2012 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Dave Hockman-Wert, Corvallis, OR
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Widrick, Derwood Herbert, 83, of Beaver Falls, NY died April 23, 2012 at the same place. He was born August 31, 1928 at New Bremen, NY to Leon and Katherine (Lehman) Widrick. On June 13, 1951 at New Bremen, NY he was married to Ruth Marie Moser, who was born October 16, 1932 and survives.

Surviving are children, Linda & Keith Gnagey, Randy Widrick, Susan & Jeffrey Bush, Nancy & Peter Lind, Joyce & Steve Grau, and Amy Widrick, 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, siblings, Imelda Hills, Maxine Nafziger, Betty (Norman) Yousey, Glenn (AnnaMarjie) Widrick, and Douglas (Frances) Widrick and a sister-in-law, Betty Widrick.

A brother, Gerald Widrick, brother-in-law, Ronald Hills, and brother-in-law, Vernon Nafziger preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held April 26, 2012 at First Mennonite Church, New Bremen, New York with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Joyce Grau, Castorland, NY
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Winter, Dalina K., 40, of Willow Street, PA died November 2, 2012 at the Hospice and Community Care Center, Lancaster, PA from cancer. She was born September 24, 1972 at Hillsboro, KS to Warren C. and Jean L. (Unruh) Winter.

Surviving are her mother, a brother, Kevin Winter of Hillsboro, KS; and a sister, Krista Winter of Carthage, MO.

Her father preceded her in death.

She was an elementary school teacher at New Danville Mennonite School in Lancaster, PA and at Rosslyn Christian Academy in Nairobi, Kenya. She was a member of Sunnyside Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA.

Memorial services were held November 10, 2012 at The New Danville Campus of Lancaster Mennonite School, Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA.

Submitted by: Doris Sauder, Lancaster, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Witmer, Susan E. Mentzer, 95, a resident of the Mennonite Fellowship Home, Hagerstown, MD, formerly of Shippensburg, PA, died March 2, 2012. She was born on March 7, 1916, in Letterkenny Twp., Franklin Co., PA to Maurice and Martha Sollenberger Mentzer. On October 7, 1937, she was married to Mr. Irvin E. Witmer, at her home, by her father.

She is survived by one son, Robert M. (Sharon) Witmer of Chamersburg; her daughter Ruth Anne (John Frey of Chambersburg, Marian (Earl) Frey of Chambersburg, Lois (Howard) Kipe of Waynesboro, Sara (Leon) Diller of Big Fork, MT; eight grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Glen E. Witmer; three sisters, Anna Keller, Mary Wenger, and Fannie Diller, and one granddaughter, Maria Witmer.

Funeral service was March 6, 2012. at the Stoughstown Mennonite Church, Newville, PA with the Stoughstown Mennonite Church ministry officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Source: Fogelsinger-Bricker Funeral Home Shippnesburg, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Wyse, Lorraine M. Liechty, 92, of Archbold, Fulton Co., Ohio died April 12, 2012 at the same place from natural causes. She was born April 28, 1919 at Pettisville, Fulton Co., Ohio to Joseph and Emma (Frey) Liechty. On May 3, 1939 she was married to Wilbur M. Wyse, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Jeanette (Dean) Beck, Steve (Susan) Wyse, Stan (Donna) Wyse, and Jim (Sharon) Wyse, ten grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Russ (Marg) Liechty.

Her siblings, Donald Liechty, Herman Liechty, Harold Liechty, Wesley Liechty, Wayne Liechty, Mary Smucker and Doris Lehman preceded her in death.

A lifelong resident of the Pettisville/Archbold area, Lorraine was a homemaker and was a volunteer at Sauder Village, Care & Share, and Fulton County Health Center. She was a member of Central Mennonite Church near Archbold.

Memorial services were held April 17, 2012 at Central Mennonite Church, Archbold, OH with burial in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Fulton Co., Ohio.

Submitted by: Dana Short
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Alfred "Al" L., Jr., 83, of Hesston, Harvey Co., Kansas died April 3, 2012 at the same place. He was born April 7, 1928 at Drexel, Missouri to Alfred L. and Zella (Slayden) Yoder, Sr.. On August 10, 1952 he was married to Irene Hershberger, who survives.

Surviving are a daugher, Melody Yoder Meyer, two grandchildren, and a brother, James Yoder.

Memorial services were held April 12, 2012 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, Kansas.

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

Yoder, Barbara Ann Roth Weldy

Jan. 20, 1933 - June 3, 2012

GOSHEN - Barbara Ann Yoder, 79, of Goshen, died June 3, 2012, from complications of Lewy Body Dementia, at Greencroft Health Care, Goshen.

She was born in Morton, Ill., Jan. 20, 1933, to John and Alma (Yoder) Roth. In August 1955, she married Loren Weldy, who died in August 1982. In September 1988, she married Richard Yoder. He survives.

Also surviving are her sons Alan (Carla) Weldy of Goshen and Stanley (Barbara Fischer) Weldy of Madison, Wis.; stepdaughters Sanna (Rick) Yoder Walters of La Crosse, Wis. and Lisa (Jim) Caskey of Goshen; and 10 grandchildren.

Barb had three sisters, Florence (Ben) Gerig of Roanoke, Ill., Ruth Roth (deceased) and Alta (Erwin) Mellinger of Goshen.

She graduated from Goshen College in 1955 with a degree in nursing and began her career at Norman Beatty Memorial Hospital in Westville. She was the director of health services at Bethel College and school nurse at James Whitcomb Riley and John Adams High Schools in South Bend.

In 1977, she earned a master's degree in health and safety from Indiana University. She was a founding member of Kern Road Mennonite Church, South Bend, and later was a member of First Mennonite Church of Indianapolis and College Mennonite Church in Goshen.

As one of Barb's last acts of selflessness, she donated her body to the Anatomical Education Program at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She will be missed by her family and many friends.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2012, at College Mennonite Church in Goshen, with visitation from 9 to 10:30 a.m. the same day at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Greencroft Foundation, P.O. Box 819., Goshen, Ind., 46527.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 7, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Yoder, Barbara Roth Weldy, 79, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died June 3, 2012 at the same place. She was born January 20 1933 at Morton, IL to John and Alma (Yoder) Roth. In August 1955 Barbara married Loren Weldy, who died in August 1982. In September 1988 she was married to Richard Yoder, who survives.

Surviving are children, Alan (Carla) Weldy; Stanley (Barbara Fischer) Weldy; stepdaughters: Sanna (Rick) Yoder Walters; and Lisa (Jim) Caskey, ten grandchildren, and two sisters, Florence (Ben) Gerig; and Alta (Erwin) Mellinger.

A sister, Ruth Roth preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held June 23, 2012 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Sandra Shenk Lapp, Goshen IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Cora M. Gingerich, 95, died at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, January 19, 2012. She was born December 22, 1916 in Kalona, Iowa to Mahlon and Maggie (Miller) Gingerich.

In her youth, she was baptized upon her confession of faith. Cora's love for the Lord and caring spirit radiated out to her children, grandchildren, and all who knew her. She will be missed by all. Cora was united in marriage to Moses E. Yoder on March 11, 1937 in Kalona, making their union together 74 years.

They were blessed with eight children: Enos, Jacob, Pauline, Maynard, Jerry, Moses Jr., Norman, and Jonas.

Surviving her are her children: Enos (Esther Helmuth) of Leon, Iowa, Jacob (Esther Gingerich) of Kalona, Iowa, Pauline (Perry Bontrager) of Kalona, Iowa, Maynard of Leon, Iowa, Moses Jr. (Ruth Hurst) of LaMonte, Missouri, Norman of Thompsonville, Illinois, Jonas (Linda Gingerich) of Leon, Iowa; 25 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Ida (Miller) Mullet, Pauline Schrock; and one sister-in-law, Dorothea Gingerich.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Moses; her parents; three brothers: Linus, Jacob and Maynard Gingerich; five sisters: Katie Mast, Lizzie Gingerich, Ollie Hochstleder, Eldora Mast and Iva Gingerich; one son, Jerry (who died in infancy); two great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Funeral services were held at Central Decatur High School Gym, Sunday January 22, 2012. Interment was in the Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery in Leon, Iowa.

Source: Kalona News Kalona, IA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Yoder, Daniel Jay

July 31, 1949 - May 28, 2012

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo - Daniel Jay Yoder, 62, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2012, in Kinshasa. He died due to health complications.

Daniel was born on July 31, 1949, in Pryor, Okla. Before moving to the Congo, he lived in Goshen, Ind.

He is survived by his two children, Kenton J. Yoder of Washington, and Surrender Love (born Rebekah J. Yoder) of Arizona. He is also survived by siblings Harry (Barb) Yoder of Middlebury, Ind., Harvey (Arlene) Yoder of Idaho, Nelson (Verda) Yoder of Middlebury and Mary (Ray) Yoder of Middlebury.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Lydia Lorene (Stutzman) Yoder, and a brother, Alva Joe.

The formal services will be held at Kimia (Peace) Mennonite Church in Matete, Kinshasa. Burial and a service will be held at the Mennonite Church in Kamayala, DRC, where Daniel lived and considered to be his home.

A memorial service will also be at 10 a.m. June 30, 2012, at Maple City Chapel in Goshen. The service will be officiated by Pastor Gary Miller.

Deuteronomy 33:27 - "The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms."

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 31, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Darvin, 87, of Reedsville, PA died May 1, 2012 at the same place. He was born April 11, 1925. On May 12, 1951 he was married to Ada Yoder, who was born October 19, 1929 and survives.

Memorial services were held May 3, 2012 at Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Belleville, PA with burial in Locust Grove Cemetery, Belleville, PA.

Submitted by: JoAnn Byler
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Darvin J. Yoder Sr.

REEDSVILLE - Darvin J. Yoder Sr., 87, of 7769 State Route 655, Reedsville, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at his home.

Born April 11, 1925, in Belleville, he was a son of the late Aaron S. and Sadie A. (Glick) Yoder. His wife, Ada C. (Glick) Yoder, whom he married May 12, 1951, survives.

Also surviving are: children, Darvin J. Yoder Jr. and wife, Joan, of Reedsville, Lucinda M. Kratzer and husband, Rodney, of McClure, Kenneth E. Yoder and wife, Kathy, of Carlisle, and Larry J. Yoder and wife, Gail, of Canonsburg; siblings, Lydia Byler and husband, Jeff, of Petersburg, Orpha Zook and husband, Ivan, of Belleville, and Barbara Bossinger and husband, Donald, of McVeytown; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Vesta and Edna Yoder, and a brother, Samuel Yoder.

Darv was a farmer and a truck driver, and he drove school bus for J and D Inc. for a number of years as well.

He enjoyed walking, doing yard work, working in his flower gardens, playing cards with friends, spending time with his family and traveling to Fla. in the winter with his wife.

He was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church and an original member of Spruce Pine Camp, where he hunted for several years.

Viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012, at Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 4, at Locust Grove Cemetery, Belleville.

A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, at the church, with Pastors Alan Kauffman and Herb Zook officiating.

Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to Maple Grove Mennonite Church, PO Box 955, Belleville, PA 17004 or Mifflin County 4-H PDC, 152 E Market St, Suite 100, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Arrangements are under the care of Henderson Funeral Home, Inc., 3813 W. Main St., Belleville.

Lewistown Sentinel, May 3, 2012
Lewistown, PA
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Edith Miller

HICKORY - Edith Yoder, 57, of Hickory died 6:41 a.m. Wednesday [Sept. 26, 2012] at her home.
She was a member of Hickory Amish-Mennonite Church.

She is survived by her husband, David Yoder; three daughters, Anita Beachy and Sara Mae Beachy, both of Elkhorn, and Karen Beachy of Liberty; six sons, Kenneth Yoder, Kevin Yoder, Joseph Yoder, Victor Yoder, Daniel Yoder, all of Hickory, and Ivan Yoder of Sebree; six sisters, Dorothy Eigsti and Leola Shrock, both of Missouri, Susan Miller of Alabama, Miriam Kropf and Ruby Yoder, both of Arkansas, and Velma Ulrich of Texas; four brothers, Mervin Miller and Orlan Miller, both of Missouri, Herbert Miller of Alabama, and Ben Miller of Wisconsin; two adopted brothers, Jeffrey Miller of California and Pete Miller of Colorado; and 15 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Leanna Miller.

Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Hickory Amish-Mennonite Church with Norman Yoder and Lester Beachy officiating. Burial will follow in Hickory Amish-Mennonite Cemetery.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday at the school.
Brown Funeral Home in Mayfield is in charge of arrangements.

The Paducah Sun
Paducah, KY
Sept. 28, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Edna Viola Shantz, 90, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died January 27, 2012 at Newton, Harvey Co., KS. She was born November 11, 1921 at Didsbury, Alberta, Canada to Samuel and Ida Shantz.

Surviving are children, Clifford (Mary Yoder) Yoder; Yvonne (Gerry) Sieber; and Shirley (Byron) Oberst, 13 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

A daughter, Sharon Yoder, three sisters, Veretta, Verda, and Alberta and one brother, Willard preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held January 30, 2012 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, KS with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery, Hesston, KS.

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

Yoder, Edwin E., 90, of Springs, PA died January 4, 2012 at Grantsville, Garrett Co. MD. He was born April 4, 1921 at Grantsville, MD to Edward M. and Anna (Beachy) Yoder. He was married to Lela Egli, who died July 14, 2011.

Surviving are Step sons: Donald Livingston, Arthur Landis, Larry Landis; Step Daughters: Josephine Livingston, and Rita Miller.

His first wife: Helen M. (Ash) died May 5, 1988. Brothers: Allen, Milton, Harvey, Lloyd, Noah, Menno and Henry Yoder and sisters: Effie Yoder, Ida Miller, Ada Yoder and Fannie Yoder preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held January 7, 2012 at Springs Mennonite Church, Springs, Somerset Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Springs Mennonite Church
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Eli N., 94, of Wooster, OH died July 9, 2012 at his home. He was born near Mount Eaton on March 12, 1918 to the Noah "Rood Noah" and Fannie (Hershberger) Yoder and married Lucinda Troyer on November 14, 1940. She survives.

He was a member of the East Union Mennonite Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Esther (Jake) Hershberger of Navarre, Mary Jane (John) Troyer of Gladys, VA, Edna (Roman) Stutzman of Millersburg and JoAnn (Harvey Jr.) Hochstetler of Sugarcreek; 16 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; and a sister, Fannie Matilda (John) Miller of Breman, IN.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Yoder; brothers, Dan, John Henry and Abe Yoder; and sisters, Mary Ann Miller, Katie Zook, Elizabeth Miller and Sarah Miller.

Funeral services were July 13, 2012 at the East Union Mennonite Church, Orrville. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Source: Spidell Funeral Home Brewster & Mt Eaton, OH.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Yoder, Ella Pauline Schrock

June 12, 1918 - May 22, 2012

LAGRANGE - Ella Pauline Yoder, 93, of LaGrange, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

She was born June 12, 1918, in Topeka to Levi I. and Mary (Schlabach) Schrock. On Oct. 23, 1947, she married Ira A. Yoder in Topeka. He died March 4, 1998.

Surviving are children Freeda (Lester) Kramer and Mary Lou (Calvin) Miller, all of LaGrange, LeAnna (DeWayne) Bontrager of Shipshewana, Erma (Ernest) Miller of Goshen, Freeman (Marietta) Yoder of Wisconsin, Floyd Yoder of Florida and David (Donna) Yoder of Goshen; stepdaughters Katie (Melvin) Mullet of Topeka and Fannie (Jacob) Troyer of Wisconsin; stepson William (Ella) Yoder of Berne; 46 grandchildren; 23 stepgrandchildren; 143 great-grandchildren; 117 great-stepgrandchildren; two great-great-stepgrandchildren; sister Fanny (Menno) Lambright of Topeka; and brother Ammon Schrock of Florida.

A granddaughter, two stepgrandsons, several great-grandchildren and six siblings are deceased.

Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the family home, 1490 E. 300 S., LaGrange, where visitation will be all day today, May 24. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 24, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Elsie V., 91, of Columbiana, Columbiana County, Ohio died July 15, 2012 at the same place. She was born January 25, 1921 at North Lima, Mahoning County, Ohio to William R. and Emma (Horst) Yoder.

Memorial services were held July 31, 2012 at North Lima Mennonite Church, North Lima, OH with burial in Midway Mennonite Cemetery, Columbiana, Columbiana County, Ohio.

Submitted by: Robert Wengerd, North Lima
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Yoder, Elsie V., 91, of Columbiana, OH died July 15, 2012 at her home. She was born on January 25, 1921 in North Lima, a daughter of William R. and Emma (Horst) Yoder. She lived in the Columbiana area all her life.

Survived by two sisters, Miss Elva Yoder of Goshen, Indiana and Miss Ruth Yoder of Denver, Colorado; one nephew; and several cousins.

Services were July 31, 2012 at North Lima Mennonite Church with the Reverend Bob Wengerd officiating. Burial will follow at Midway Mennonite Cemetery.

Source: Seederly-Mong & Beck
Funeral Home, Columbia & North Lima, OH
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Yoder, Ernest L.

Aug. 23, 1922 - May 2, 2012

GOSHEN - Ernest L. Yoder, 89, of Greencroft Drive, formerly of C.R. 40, Goshen, died 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born Aug. 23, 1922, in Goshen to Melvin J. and Lillie (Hostetler) Yoder. He married Erma Faye (Steingass) Yoder on Dec. 27, 1953. She died Oct. 3, 2004.

Surviving are daughters Marie (Rodney) Yoder Dyck of Bluffton, Ohio, and Jane Rodriguez of Phoenix, Ariz.; son Edward L. (Barb) Yoder of Goshen; sister Marietta Yoder of Topeka; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his wife, brothers Eldon and Melvin Yoder and sisters Grace Wulliman and Helen Schnell.

Ernest was a retired carpenter and a member of Eighth Street Mennonite Church, Goshen.

A memorial service will be held May 17, 2012, at Eighth Street Mennonite Church with Pastors Kevin Farmwald and Brenda Sawatzky Paetkau officiating. Burial will be in Defiance, Ohio, at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the Mennonite Central Committee. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is in charge of arrangements, and online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 4, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Yoder, Ernest L., 89, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN died May 2, 2012 at the same place. He was born August 23, 1922 at Goshen, IN to Melvin J. and Lillie (Hostetler) Yoder. On December 27 1953 he was married to Erma Faye Steingass, who died October 3, 2003.

Surviving are children, Marie (Rodney) Yoder Dyck; Jane Rodriguez, and Edward L (Barb) Yoder, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a sister, Marietta Yoder.

Two brothers, Eldon Yoder, and Melvin Yoder, and two sisters, Grace Wulliman and Helen Schnell preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held May 17 2012 at Eighth Street Mennonite Church Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Rachel Nolt Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Esther Yoder

June 28, 1923 - March 4, 2012

MIDDLEBURY - Esther Yoder, 88, of Middlebury, died at 8:50 a.m. Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Elkhart Center for Hospice Care.

She was born on June 28, 1923, in LaGrange County to Menno D. and Susan (Miller) Yoder. On July 30, 1943, she married Enos E. Yoder in LaGrange. He died May 7, 1998. Surviving are a daughter, Marcia (Jerry) Kindy, and a son, Michael (Kim) Yoder, both of Middlebury; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Anna Marie (Herman) Miller of Marshfield, Wis., and Carolyn Yoder of Topeka. She was preceded in death by her husband; both parents; one daughter, Sharon Garber; and one brother, Glen Yoder.

She was a member of First Mennonite Church in Middlebury.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St.. Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Mennonite Church, with Pastor Sam Troyer officiating. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be given to United Cancer Services of Elkhart County or Elkhart Center for Hospice Care

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 5, 2012.
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Ethel E. King, 92, died March 15, 2012, at North Ridge Personal Care Home. Born Aug. 10, 1919, in Allensville, PA to Abe King and Catherine (King) King. Married Harvey H. Yoder on Nov. 27, 1942.

Ethel was a member of Locust Grove Mennonite Church, where she was a former Sunday school teacher.

Survived by: her children, Harvey Lee Yoder and wife, Mary Ellen, of Alberta, Canada, Donna Hanawalt and husband, Ralph, of McAlisterville, J. Loren Yoder and wife, Wanda, of Belleville, Jo Anne Eyer and husband, Darrel, of Falling Waters, W.Va., and Virginia Murray and husband, Frank, of Venice, Fla. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 20 great- grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her husband Harvey, a brother, Trennis King; sister, Armilda Kauffman; and niece, Catherine King.

Her funeral service was March 19, 2012, at Locust Grove Mennonite Church with Pastors Max Zook and Mayard Beitzel officiating.

Source: Lewistown Sentinel Lewistown, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Yoder, Fannie Chupp
Nov. 16, 1916 - Jan. 4, 2012

ARTHUR, Ill. - Fannie Yoder, 95, of Arthur, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at the Arthur Home.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 7, 2012, at Arthur Mennonite Church. The Rev. Glen Rhodes will officiate. Burial will be in Arthur Cemetery. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

To share condolences visit www.edwardsfh.net.

Fannie was born Nov. 16, 1916, in Yoder, Kan. She was a daughter of Levi and Anna (Eash) Chupp. She married Sylvanus N. Yoder on Nov. 3, 1938, in Arthur. They were married 68 years. He passed away on July 23, 2007.

She is survived by one son, Levi Yoder, and his wife, Gloria, of Lovington; four daughters, Sarah Storm and her husband, Dick, of Arthur, Katie Haines of Goshen, Ind., Elsie Gingerich and her husband, Ervin, of Goshen and Cora Tyhurst and her husband, Ray, of Arthur; one sister, Sarah Beachy of Goshen; 13 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 10 stepgreat-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters, Polly Beachy and Gertrude Gingerich; two brothers, Anson and Andrew Chupp; and one son-in-law, Leland Haines.

Fannie was a homemaker and cake decorator, and her hobby was piecing quilts. Many people were blessed by her gift of hospitality. She was a member of Arthur Mennonite Church.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 7, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Fannie Mast

March 8, 1920 - Feb. 23, 2012

MIDDLEBURY - Fannie (Mast) Yoder, 91, of Middlebury, formerly of Shipshewana, died at 4:16 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at her home after a brief illness.

She was born March 8, 1920, in Conway Springs, Kan., to Christ and Lena (Nissley) Mast. On Dec. 9, 1945, in Garnett, Kan., she married Ben J. Yoder. He survives.

Surviving are son Gary Ray (Son- ya) Yoder of Milford; grandchildren Amanda and Abby Yoder and Adam and Katelyn Baker; sister Elizabeth Bontrager of Hutchinson, Kan.; and brother Mose (Gladys) Mast of Jefferson, Ore.

Her parents, sister Anna Yoder and brothers Daniel and Leander Mast are deceased.

She was a member of Griner Mennonite Church, where she was very active in the sewing circle, a homemaker and had worked in the laundry department at Miller's Merry Manor in LaGrange for 15 years.

Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Griner Mennonite Church, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday ,also at Griner Church. The Revs. John Yoder, Robert Riegsecker and Jeff Schrock will preside. Burial will be in Griner Cemetery, Middlebury.

Memorials may be given to Water For Life.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 25, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Fannie E. Mast

May 21, 1930 - Oct. 5, 2012

MIDDLEBURY - Fannie E. Yoder, 82, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, at home.

She was born May 21, 1930, to the late Eli A. and Lovina (Herschberger) Mast in Arthur, Ill.

She married Roman W. Yoder on Feb. 22, 1951, in Shipshewana. He died Dec. 13, 2006.

Her children, Arlene (Allen) Bontreger and Jerry Wayne (Esther) Yoder, both of Middlebury, Al (Becky) Yoder of Goshen, Marlin Yoder of White Pigeon, Mich., and Omer (Tamie) Yoder of Fall Branch, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings Edna (Mahlon) Bontrager of Shipshewana, Eli (Betty) Mast and John (Janet) Mast, both of Goshen, and Levi (Edna) Mast of Millersburg; sisters-in-law Liz Mast of Goshen, Liz Troyer of Syracuse and Bea Mast of Howe, survive.

Her siblings, Lucy Gingerich, Lizzie Ann Miller, and Mel, Andy and Jerry Mast, preceded her.

Visitation is after 1 p.m. today, Oct. 6, and all day Sunday, Oct. 7, at Jerry Yoder's home, 11123 C.R. 16, Middlebury. Funeral services are at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, also at Jerry Yoder's home.

Burial is in Mast Cemetery, Middlebury.

Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is assisting with arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 6, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Fay Marie Wenger

Nov. 16, 1918 - Feb. 20, 2012

WAKARUSA - Fay Marie Yoder, 93, Wakarusa, died at her residence at 8:40 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.

She was born Nov. 16, 1918, in Elkhart County, to Charles and Goldie (Weldy) Wenger. She married Merrill J. Yoder on Sept. 5, 1937, in Fort Wayne.

Surviving are her husband; daughter Louise (Ken) Leach of Mishawaka; sons Roger (Jan) Yoder of Black Canyon City, Ariz., and Dennis (Shirley) Yoder of Wakarusa; sisters Doris (John) Nunemaker of Goshen, Vada Blosser of Wakarusa, Phyllis (Larry) Stauffer of Wakarusa and Helen Alexander of Banning, Calif.; brothers Charles (Wilma) Wenger of Goshen, David (Marlene) Wenger of Elkhart, Kenneth (Patricia) Wenger of Osceola and Larry (Terri) Wenger of Surprise, Ariz.; 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were a son, James Arthur; foster daughter Faye Hackman; sisters Myrtle Kehr and Leota Yoder; and brother Lester Wenger.

Fay was a 1936 graduate of Wakarusa High School and a member of Olive Mennonite Church. As a homemaker, she enjoyed quilting, reading and cooking.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at Olive Mennonite Church, 61081 C.R. 3, Elkhart, where the service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. Pastors Kevin and Sharon Yoder will officiate, and burial will be in Olive (East) Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Olive Mennonite Church for Missions. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 23, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Yoder, Fay Marie Wenger, 93, of Wakarusa, IN died February 20, 2012 at the same place. She was born November 16, 1918 in Elkhart Co., IN to Charles and Goldie (Weldy) Wenger. On September 5, 1937 in Fort Wayne, IN she was married to Merrill J. Yoder, who survives.

Surviving are children, Louise (Ken) Leach; Roger (Jan) Yoder; and Dennis (Shirley) Yoder, 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, four sisters, Doris (John) Nunemaker; Vada Blosser, Phyllis (Larry) Stauffer; and Helen Alexander; and four brothers, Charles (Wilma) Wenger; David (Marlene) Wenger; Kenneth (Patricia) Wenger; and Larry (Terri) Wenger.

A son, James, a daughter, Faye Hackman, two sisters, Myrtle Kehr, and Leota Yoder, and a brother, Lester Wenger preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held February 25, 2012 at Olive Mennonite Church, Elkhart, IN with burial in Olive East Cemetery.

Submitted by: Dina Miller, Elkhart IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Flossie Lehman

Dec. 3, 1913 - April 26, 2012

GOSHEN - Flossie Yoder passed away Thursday morning, April 26, 2012, at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born Dec. 3, 1913, in North Lima, Ohio, to Edwin C. and Mary Lehman. She married Paul E. Yoder on May 28, 1939.

She is survived by six children, Perry B. (Elizabeth) Yoder of Ely, Minn., Janet S. (John) Yoder of Spokane, Wash., E. Charles (Brenda) Yoder of Eugene, Ore., Jared B. (Ruth) Yoder of Goshen, Jonathan P. (Joyce) Yoder of Salem, Ore., and Mary A. (Chuck) Garber of Corvallis, Mont.; 19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a brother, John C. Lehman of Goshen.

Flossie was preceded in death by her husband and five sisters.

A member of East Goshen Mennonite Church for 46 years, she taught first and second grades for nine years at Clinton Christian School. She served on the board of directors for Bethany Christian High School in the late '70s.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and one hour prior to the 11 a.m. memorial service Tuesday at East Goshen Mennonite Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to East Goshen Mennonite Church.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 28, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Yoder, Flossie Lehman, 98, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana died April 26, 2012 at the same place. She was born December 3, 1913 at North Lima, Ohio to Edwin C. and Mary Lehman. She was married to Paul E. Yoder, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Perry B. (Elizabeth) Yoder, Ely, Minn.; Janet S. (John) Yoder, Spokane, Wash.; E. Charles (Brenda) Yoder, Eugene, Ore.; Jared B. (Ruth) Yoder, Goshen, IN; Jonathan P. (Joyce) Yoder, Salem, Ore.; and Mary A. (Chuck) Garber, Corvallis, Mont.; 19 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and a brother, John C. Lehman.

Five sisters preceded her in death.

She was a member at East Goshen Mennonite Church for nearly 46 years. Taught first and second grades at Clinton Christian School for nine years. She also served on the Board of Directors for Bethany Christian High School in the late 1970s. Flossie had a strong sense of Biblical justice and was always an advocate for those marginalized by poverty, racial discrimination, gender or lack of education. For many years, she corrected lessons for a Bible course Gospel Echoes offered for prisoners. She became a charter member of Amnesty International USA's Women's Action Council, "a select group of individuals dedicated to winning the struggle for women's human rights the world over." Another of her great joys was leading a Bible study group for women in the East Goshen area.

Memorial services were held May 1, 2012 at East Goshen Mennonite Church, Goshen, Indiana with burial in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Heidi C. King, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Glenn

Nov. 4, 1945 - Sept. 19, 2012

GOSHEN - Glenn Yoder, 66, died at 1:07 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at his home.

He was born Nov. 4, 1945, in Hutchinson, Kan., to the late Menno and Elizabeth (Nisly) Yoder.

On Aug. 22, 1970, in Elkhart County, he married Amy Bontrager.

Survivors include his wife; children Amy Elizabeth (Nathan) Hershberger and Jamin (Raquel) Yoder, both of Shipshewana, Heidi (Timothy) Miller of Goshen and Timothy (Serena) Yoder and Luke (Christina) Yoder, both of Middlebury; 15 grandchildren; siblings Mary Ellen (Eldon) Bontrager of Arlington, Kan., Clara Mae (Melvin) Nisly of Hutchinson, Henry (Edna Mae) Yoder of Goshen and Emery (Faye) Yoder and Edwin (Clara) Yoder, both of Harrisonburg, Va.

Preceding him in death was his sister, Katie Viola Yoder.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 21, at Rosewood Fellowship Church, 5705 N. 900 W., Shipshewana. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Fairhaven Mennonite Church, Goshen.

Burial will be in Rosewood Cemetery, Shipshewana.

Memorials may be given to the agency of the donor's choice.

Miller Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is in care of arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 21, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Golan A.

Jan. 4, 1920 - July 1, 2012

MIDDLEBURY - Golan A. Yoder, 92, of Middlebury, died Sunday, July 1, at Miller's Merry Manor, LaGrange.

He was born Jan. 4, 1920, to Ira E. and Mary Viola (Mishler) Yoder in Elkhart County. He married Beulah B. Mishler on Dec. 21, 1940, in Shipshewana. She died March 7, 2005.

Surviving are children Virginia (Keith) Gingerich of Goshen, Lucinda (Les) Bontrager of Middlebury, Ronald D. (Sharon) Yoder of Avon Park, Fla., James D. (Sandra) Yoder of Goshen, Gary D. (Cindy) Yoder of Bristol and Joel D. Yoder of Buffalo, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-stepgrandchildren; and siblings Norma (Stanley) Mishler of Goshen, Pete (Florence) Yoder of Middlebury and Merritt (Rose) Yoder of Venice, Fla.

Grandson Matthew Yoder and siblings Kathryn Kilmer, Lois Yoder and Ralph Yoder preceded him in death.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday July 5, at Emma Mennonite Church, Topeka, where funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 6. Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemetery, Middlebury.

Memorials may be given to Middlebury Food Pantry or Menno-Clinic India.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
July 3, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Jaden J.
Jan. 13, 2012

LIGONIER - Jaden J. Yoder, infant son of John H. and Jane L. (Mullet) Yoder of Ligonier, was stillborn at 7:02 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.

Survivors, in addition to his parents, are grandparents LeRoy and Naomi Mullet of Topeka, and Henry Jr. and Ruby Yoder of Goshen; and great-grandparents Jonathan and Edna Mae Hochstetler of Middlebury, and Ira and Mattie Mullet of Topeka.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Emma Yoder, and great-grandmother, Wilma Mullet.

Family and friends may call from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at the family's home, 10017 W. 1200 N., Ligonier, for visitation followed by a short service at 2:30 p.m. Services will be conducted by Bishop Willard Yoder of the Old Order Amish Church and the Home Ministers. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka.

Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is assisting with arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 14, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Jay Earl

June 10, 1924 - Aug. 15, 2012

GOSHEN - Jay Earl Yoder, 88, formerly of New Paris, died at 7:42 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen.

He was born June 10, 1924, in Nappanee, to Cephas and Bernice (Weldy) Yoder.

He married Marilyn Alexander. She died March 2, 2005.

Jay had worked in the RV industry and retired from farming.

Mr. Yoder is survived by five children, Paul Yoder of Nappanee, Sue (George) Sprague of New Paris, Lamar (Betty) Yoder of Fort Wayne, Valeta Yoder of Nappanee and Victor (Carrie) Yoder of South Bend; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen Gochnauer of Gorin, Mo.; and a brother, Allen (Lynn) Yoder of Clemmons, N.C.

Family and friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 17, 2012, at Milford Chapel, 321 E. Beer Road, Milford. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, at the chapel. Pastors Menno Yoder, Joe Yoder and Wayne Schrock will officiate.

Burial will follow in Baintertown Cemetery, New Paris.

Memorial contributions may be made to Greencroft Foundation.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 17, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Joe Dean

April 10, 2012

NAPPANEE - Joe Dean Yoder of 10066 W. Hepton Road, Nappanee, infant son of John and Vera Yoder, died peacefully at birth at 8:19 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2012, as a result of polycystic kidney disease.

He is survived by his parents; a brother, Derrick Yoder at home; grandparents Marvin and Emma Sue (Whetstone) Yoder of Nappanee and Elmer and Lizzie (Hostetler) Yoder of Shipshewana; and great-grandmothers Katie (Borkholder) Whetstone of Nappanee, Ella (Miller) Hostetler of Topeka and Esther (Bontrager) Yoder of Shipshewana.

He was preceded in death by great-grandfathers Joseph Whetstone, Orva Hostetler and John E. Yoder.

Family and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today, April 12, 2012, at the family residence. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2012, at Borkholder Cemetery. Bishop John Earl Miller of the Old Order Amish Church will officiate.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 12, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Judith, 68 of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Wolford, ND died January 26,2012.

Surived by her daughters Connie Menor of Jacksoville, FL, Roxanne Jones of Sarasota, FL; brothers, Samuel Helmuth and Melmuth both of Sarasota, Elwood Ongstad of Wolford, ND; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was February 3, 2012 at the Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home and Creamatory Sarasota, FL.

Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Yoder, Katie H.

Dec. 10, 1935 - Feb. 3, 2012

NAPPANEE - Katie H. Yoder, 76, of Nappanee, died at 7:05 p.m., Feb. 3, 2012, at her residence after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 10, 1935, in Nappanee to Henry J. S. and Annie Borkholder Yoder.

She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Surviving are sisters Mary (Perry) Bontrager of Millersburg and Laura (Bill) McGinnis of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brothers Harley (Inez) Yoder of Penns Creek, Penn., Elmer (Donna) Yoder of Elkhart and Marvin (Bertha) Yoder of Madison; and 19 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Amos and Melvin Yoder, and sisters Fannie and Irene Yoder.

Family and friends may call all day today at the Harvey Borkholder residence at 609 2nd B Road, Nappanee. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at the Mervin Miller residence at 980 2nd B Road, Nappanee. The Home Ministry of the Old Order Amish Church will officiate, and burial will be in Borkholder Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 5, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Laura Ellen, 97, of Sarasota, formerly of Kalona, Iowa died Jan. 31, 2012.

She was born January 15, 1914. Survivors include her nieces, Edlora Wood of Pinehurst, N.C., Gladys Rodgers of Parnell, Iowa; nephew Stan Litwiller of Sarasota, FL; and son-in-law Ike of Bradenton, FL.

Services were February 4, 2012 at Sunnyside Village, and burial at 3 p.m. at Palms Memorial Park.

Source: Herald Tribune, February 3, 2012
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Yoder, Leona "Pauline," 77, of Kalona, formerly of Jackson, Kentucky, died August 23, 2012 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona, IA. L. Pauline was born March 22, 1935 in rural Kalona, IA to Lloyd and Clarissa (Hochstedler) Yoder.

She worked gathering and delivering eggs for many years in Kentucky, where she had lived for the past 51 years, until moving to Kalona in June of this year. She was a member of the Turners Creek Mennonite Church in Jackson, Kentucky, where she was very active in the Girl's Club and also helped with Bible school, youth group and participated in Bible studies. She enjoyed visiting and loved her Kentucky friends and families.

Survivors include her siblings, Velma Yoder of Kalona, Iowa, Willis and wife Wilma Yoder of Kalona, Alta Yoder and Susan Yoder of Kalona, a sister in law, Esther Yoder of Kalona, 12 nieces and nephews and a number of great nieces and nephews.

Preceding Pauline in death were her parents, a brother, Ernest Yoder, infant brother, Glen Dale Yoder and infant sister, Anna Marie Yoder and a sister, Iva Yoder who died in early childhood.

A celebration of life for L. Pauline Yoder, was August 26, 2012 at the Sunnyside Conservative Church in Kalona. Pastors John King and Phil Swartzentruber will officiate. Burial will follow at the East Union Mennonite Cemetery in rural Kalona, IA.

Source: Peterseim Funeral Home
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Yoder, Melvin H.

Sept. 19, 1948 - Jan. 3, 2012

NAPPANEE — Melvin H. Yoder, 63, of 613 2nd B Road, Nappanee, died at 9:38 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 19, 1948, near Nappanee to Henry J. S. and Annie Borkholder Yoder.

Mr. Yoder is survived by sisters Katie H. Yoder of Nappanee, Mary (Perry N.) Bontrager of Millersburg and Laura (Bill) McGinnis of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brothers Harley (Inez) Yoder of Penns Creek, Pa., Elmer (Donna) Yoder of Elkhart and Marvin (Bertha) Yoder of Madison; and 19 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Fannie and Irene Yoder, brother Amos Yoder, and a niece and nephew.

Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday and all day Friday at the Harvey Borkholder residence, 609 2nd B Road. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Mervin Miller residence, 980 2nd B Road. The Home Ministry of the Old Order Amish Church will officiate and burial will be in Borkholder Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 4, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Miriam Kay Weaver

HOMEWORTH - Miriam Kay Yoder, 56, of 23402 Center Road, died on Monday morning, Aug. 6, 2012, from injuries sustained from a car accident.

Mrs. Yoder was born Dec. 9, 1955, in Salem, a daughter of the late David A. and Emma Ruth (Good) Weaver.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Sharon Mennonite Church, Green Beaver Road, Salem.

She is survived by her husband, Steven Lynn Yoder, whom she married September 6, 1980; nine children, Jeremy (Kristy) Yoder of Columbiana, LaVonda (Marvin) Amstutz of Dalton, Julia (Nevin) Hege of Wellsboro, Pa., Christopher Yoder, Caleb Yoder, Justin Yoder, Bethany Yoder, Brenden Yoder, and Rachelle Yoder, all of Homeworth; two brothers, David B. (Eva) Weaver and Joe (Elaine) Weaver, both of Columbiana; two sisters, Ruth Anne (Mahlon) Martin of Cambridge Springs, Pa., and Joanna (Harry Lee) Neuenschwander of Salem; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at the Greenford Christian Church, Greenford. Burial will follow in Sharon Mennonite Church Cemetery, Salem.

Friends may call from 1 to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 ,at Sharon Mennonite Church, Salem.

Arrangements were made by the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

Sign the register and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.

Salem News, Salem, OH
August 8, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Nina Marguerite Bender Bontrager, 94, of Kalona, IA died Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, IA. She was born December 5, 1917 in rural Kalona, Iowa, to Lewis and Barbara Miller Bender.

Nina was united in marriage to Vernon Bontrager at the Bender home on February 20, 1945. After his death she married Dale E. Yoder on August 21, 1981.

She was a life long member of the East Union Mennonite Church where she was active in many facets including the Sewing Circle and Sunday school teacher. She also was a charter member of the volunteer group at the Crowded Closet and the Mennonite Central Committee activities.

Survivors are her children; Lynn and Linda Bontrager of Cambridge, OH, and Gene and Judy Bontrager of Kalona, six grandchildren, Brian and Chrissy Bontrager, Karl and Andrea Bontrager, Galen Bontrager, Nevin and Natalie Bontrager, Derek and Nici Bontrager and Karen Bontrager and Zach Walton, four great-grandchildren, eight step-children; John and Janet Yoder of Spokane, WA, Kathy and Tom Quinn of Coeur d'Alene, ID, Dick and Jane Yoder Short of Kalona, Frank and Jane Yoder of Kalona, James and Anna Marie Yoder of Wellman, George and Debbie Yoder of New York, Bill and Kristi Yoder of Amana, and Dave and Lisa Yoder of Kalona, 16 step-grandchildren, Rebecca Townsend, Luke Yoder, Jonathan King, Sarah Yoder, Amanda Short, Daniel Yoder, Benjamin Yoder, Lydia Short, Ida Short, Laura Yoder, Jesse Yoder, Adam Yoder, Kelsey Yoder, Lindsay Swartzendruber, Rachel and Emma Yoder and 4 step-great grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters; Mary and husband Lloyd Miller of Glendale, AZ, Vera Yoder of Wellman and Gladys and husband Robert Fisher of Kalona and one brother Daniel and wife Ora Bender of Harrisonburg, VA.

Nina was preceded in death by her parents, both her husbands, Vernon (April, 1977), Dale E. (October, 1995), a son, Gail Loren Bontrager, a great granddaughter, Caroline Bontrager, and two brothers, Clarence and Paul Bender.

Funeral service was October 11, 2012 at the East Union Mennonite Church, rural Kalona with Pastor Jay Miiller officiating. Burial will be prior to the service at 10:00 AM in the East Union Cemetery.

Source: Peterseim Funeral Home Kalona, IA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Yoder, Pearl E. Bowen

May 22, 1917 - March 27, 2012

ALBION - Pearl E. Yoder, 94, went home to be with the Lord whom she loved Tuesday evening, March 27, 2012, at Miller's Merry Manor, LaGrange.

She was born May 22, 1917, in Three Rivers, Mich., to David and Mabel (Harmon) Bowen. She married Joe S. Yoder Sr. on Feb. 12, 1938, in Three Rivers. He passed away Feb. 10, 2000.

Surviving are daughters Hazel Ann (Clarence) Bontrager of Shipshewana, Rosalie (Wilbur) Bontrager of Middlebury, Marilynn (Larry) Hooley of Shipshewana, Peggy (Vern) Gillespie of Albion and Nita (Dave) Gerwel of Goshen; sons Joe S. (Ann Marie) Yoder Jr. of Bristol and John David Yoder of Bullhead City, Ariz.; 21 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by sisters Margaret Wood, Mary Winchel and Helen Fornerasio; brothers Robert, Lawrence, Bill and Jim Bowen; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A longtime area resident, she was a member of Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. She worked as a secretary at Liberty Homes, at Kroger's in Goshen in the dairy section and as a cashier. She was also an Amish taxi driver.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today, March 30, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. Saturday funeral service at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorials may go to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 30, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Yoder, Pearl E. Bowen, 94, of LaGrange, LaGrange Co., IN died March 27, 2012 at the same place. She was born May 22, 1917 at Three Rivers, MI to David and Mabel (Harmon) Bowen. On February 12, 1938 at Three Rivers, MI she was married to Joseph S. Yoder, who was born August 24, 1910 and died February 10, 2000.

Surviving are children, Hazel Ann (Clarence) Bontrager, Rosalie (Wilbur) Bontrager, Marilynn (Larry) Hooley, Peggy (Vern) Gillespie, Nita (Dave) Gerwel, Jose S. (Ann Marie) Yoder Jr., and John Yoder, 21 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren.

Three sisters, Margaret Wood, Mary Winchel, and Helen Fornerasio, three brothers, Robert Lawrence, Bill Bowen, and Jim Bowen, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held March 31, 2012 at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Miller Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart, IN.

Submitted by: Diane Lockwood, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Ruby M. Lambright

Nov. 26, 1960 - June 15, 2012

MILLERSBURG - Ruby Mae Yoder, 51, of Millersburg, died June 15, 2012, at her home after a battle with cancer.

She was born Nov. 26, 1960, in Elkhart to Menno J. and Fanny Mae (Schrock) Lambright.

Surving are husband Larry Jay Yoder; daughters Wilma Yoder, Elaine Yoder, Lisa (Kevin) Miller and Sharon Yoder (special friend James Bontrager), all of Millersburg; sons Lavon and Leon Yoder, both of Millersburg; her parents of Topeka; sisters Elsie Schrock of Sarasota, Fla., and Mary (Manas) Lehman of Topeka; and brothers Cletus (Lorene) Lambright of Topeka, Richard (Mary) Lambright of Shipshewana and Vernon (Kathy) Lambright of Wolcottville. She was preceded by three daughters and a son.

Visitation will be all day today, June 17, 2012, at the family's home, 6475 S. 1200 W., Millersburg. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Ray Yoder's home, 65365 E. County Line Road, Millersburg. Bishop Levi Barkman and home ministers will officiate. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka.

Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is assisting with arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 17, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Samuel L.

Jan. 14, 1920 - Dec. 23, 2012

GOSHEN - Samuel L. Yoder, 92, died in his home early Sunday morning, Dec. 23, 2012. He had been ill the past three weeks.

He was born Jan. 14, 1920, in Yoder, Kan., to Levi M. and Gertrude (Yoder) Yoder.

He married Lillian Zook on June 15, 1951, in Orville, Ohio.

She survives along with a son, John S. (Queen) Yoder of Elkhart; three brothers, Alvin Yoder of Middlebury, B. William Yoder of Goshen and Lee (Pensri) Yoder of Thailand; and three sisters, Sara Miller and Mary (Alvin) Miller, both of Goshen, and Gertie (Orvil) Christner of Wolcottville.

He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Lee Yoder in 1986; and three sisters, Anna Troyer, Edna Troyer and Polly Mast.

A Goshen resident since 1961, Mr. Yoder taught education and psychology at Goshen College from 1961 to 1986 and served as director of the teacher education department for 19 years. He was a member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen.

He served four years, 1941-44, with Civilian Public Service and then went to Europe with MCC from 1944-46 to help build homes and work in refugee resettlement. He entered college without a high school diploma, graduating from Goshen College in 1952. He went on to earn a master's degree from Western Michigan University and a Doctor of Education in 1967 from Indiana University.

After retirement he taught Elderhostels at Epworth Forest, North Webster, on the subject of Amish life and culture.

He was in two documentaries, "Beyond the Buggy" and "The Good War and Those Who Refused to Fight it."

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, in the Koinonia Room at College Mennonite Church. Family and friends will gather for a 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, prayer service in the Koinonia Room.

Burial will follow at Violett Cemetery.

An 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, memorial service will be conducted at College Mennonite Church, with Pastor Phil Waite officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Greencroft Foundation or Goshen College.

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 25, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Yoder, Samuel L., 92, of Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana died December 23, 2012 at the same place. He was born January 14, 1920 at Yoder, Kansas to Levi M. and Gertrude (Yoder) Yoder. On June 15, 1951 at Orrville, Ohio he was married to Lillian Zook, who survives.

Surviving are a son, John (Queen), a brother, Alvin, B. William, Lee (Pensri); and three sisters, Sara Miller, Mary (Alvin) Miller, and Gertie (Orvil) Christner.

A son, Michael Lee and three sisters, Anna Troyer, Edna Troyer, and Polly Mast, preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held December 27, 2012 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, Indiana.

Submitted by: Sandra Shenk Lapp, Goshen IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Susan L.
Jan. 30, 2012

HOWE - Susan L. Yoder, infant daughter of Lonnie J. and Christine (Wickey) Yoder of Howe, was stillborn at 10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2012.

Survivors, in addition to her parents, are two sisters, Rosemary and Dorene Yoder, both at home; grandparents Jimmy and Mary Etta Yoder of Hillsboro, Wis., and Christine Wickey of Lagrange; and great-grandparents Lonnie and Clara Yoder of Missouri, Menno and Mary Schwartz of LaGrange and Polly Anna Otto of LaGrange County.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ervin Wickey.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Mast Cemetery, Middlebury*. Services will be conducted by Bishop Perry Whetstone. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is assisting with arrangements.

*Note - The Mast Cemetery is in Lagrange County, IN as per conversation with Glen Hershberger, Howe, IN, who was at the service.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 1, 2012
Submitted by Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Susie J. Miller

Feb. 2, 1918 - Aug. 7, 2012

TOPEKA - Susie J. Yoder, 94, of Topeka, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, in her residence. She was born Feb. 2, 1918, to Joe B. and Lydia (Troyer) Miller in Dodge City, Kan.

On Dec. 21, 1944, she married Ezra Yoder in LaGrange County.

He died Sept. 29, 1993.

Surviving are children Harley (Ann) Yoder of Millersburg, LaVern (Mabel) Yoder, Roman (Ruth) Yoder and Mary Katherine (Harry) Weaver, all of Topeka, and Edna Fern (Earl) Miller of Bourbon; 31 grandchildren; 86 great-grandchildren; siblings Chris (Katie) Miller of Shipshewana and Mary Miller of Goshen.

She was preceded in death by siblings Katie Bontrager, Edna, Polly Miller, Roman, William, David, Ben, Noah and Joe B. Miller Jr. and a grandson.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Visitation is all day today, Aug. 8, 2012, at the LaVern Yoder residence, 4790 S. 900 W., Topeka. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, also at the LaVern Yoder residence.

Burial will be in Yoder Cemetery, Shipshewana.

Miller Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury is assisting with arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 8, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Sylvia Yoder
Dec. 1, 1928-Dec. 28, 2012

LaGRANGE - Sylvia Yoder, 84, of LaGrange, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at 8:33 a.m. at Miller's Merry Manor in LaGrange.

She was born Dec. 1, 1928, in Nappanee, to the late Ben P. and Ida (Miller) Yoder.

She was married Sept. 5, 1948 to Sylvanus L. Yoder. Sylvia was a homemaker and a member of the Locust Grove Mennonite Church.

She is survived by her husband, Sylvanus L. Yoder of LaGrange; two daughters, Connie (Ben) Bontrager of Colon, Mich., and Sharon (John) Mishler of LaGrange; two sons, Howard Yoder and Marion (Pattie) Yoder, both of Sturgis, Mich; daughter-in-law Anna Yoder of Topeka; four sisters, Fannie Mae Hochstetler of Three Rivers, Mich., Alma (Clark) Schweitzer of Goshen, Clara Stauffer of Elkhart and Iva (Dean) Christner of Shipshewana; two brothers, Melvin (Elsie) Yoder of Sarasota, Fla., and Lonnie (Clara) Yoder of Hamilton, Mo.; 18 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, a grandson, four brothers and a sister.

The family will receive relatives and friends today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Locust Grove Mennonite Church, 29525 Findley Road, Burr Oak, Mich., 49030. Funeral services celebrating the life of Sylvia Yoder will be Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the church with Pastor Bill Beck officiating.

Burial will follow at Locust Grove Cemetery in Findley. The family was assisted by the Schipper Funeral Home LTD. in Colon.

The Goshen News, Goshen, IN
December 29, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Theodore "Theo" Brian, 22, of Kalona, IA died April 12, 2012 at the same place after an intermittent 12-year battle with various cancers. He was born August 12, 1989 at Iowa City, IA to Brian and Lynn (Miller) Yoder.

Survived by his parents, brothers, Josh Yoder (20) and Rex Yoder (15); grandparents, Dale & Linda Miller; grandmother Della Yoder; sixteen aunts and uncles, thirty cousins/spouses of cousins, and countless good friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Keith Yoder; aunt, Judy Hookway; uncle, Dave Droz; and far too many others who lost their battle with cancer.

Memorial services were held April 16, 2012 at Iowa Mennonite School Celebration Hall, Kalona, Iowa with burial in South Gingerich Cemetery, Kalona, IA.

Submitted by: Jennifer Archer, Wellman, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Thomas S., 91, of Elverson, PA, died January 31, 2012 at Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Elverson, PA to John H. and Anna (Stoltzfus) Yoder. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Fannie Y. (Kurtz) Yoder.

He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, he was a former treasurer of Freedom Gate Ministries and served on the board of Tel Hai Retirement Community. He also traveled to South America twice, once with Youth for Christ and also with Wycliffe.

Survived by his wive Fannie, four children: Linda married to Glen Hostetler, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Anna Lucille (Lucy) married to Glenn Weber, Mohnton; Loretta married to George Ostojic, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; and Douglas T. Yoder, Elverson; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; a brother Lester Yoder, Apple Creek, OH and two sisters: Mary Ellen Yoder, Honey Brook and Rosanna married to David Hostetler, Bluffton, OH.

Preceding him in death was a daughter Rose L. Yoder in 1998; brothers Jesse and Maynard Yoder; and four brothers who died in childhood.

His funeral was February 4 at 10 AM at the Zion Mennonite Church, 582 Zion Rd., Birdsboro with Rev. John Rush officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

Source: Groff Eckenroth Funeral Home.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Yoder, V. Ray, 91, of Clarence Center, New York died May 21, 2012 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., IN. He was born July 23, 1920 at Minot, North Dakota to Ira Levi and Minnie Pearl (Brubaker) Yoder. On June 19, 1948 he was married to Mary Anna Weber, who survives.

Surviving are children, Kathryn Yoder (Gary) Ernest, Akron, NY; James (Linda Bertsche) Yoder, Haiti; Rachael Yoder (Matt) Jarvis, West Virginia; Tim Yoder, Goshen, IN; and John (Joanne Good) Yoder, Wheaton, IL; three grandchildren, a sister, Miriam Jantzi, Glendale, AZ; and a brother, Merle Yoder, Flagstaff, AZ.

A brother, Leroy Yoder preceded him in death.

Ray worked as a carpenter/contractor all his life and owned his own business, Ray-Mar Construction for many years. He had a passion for woodworking, making many projects out of his well-appointed wood shop. Ray and Mary were involved for many years with International Students Incorporated, developing long lasting relationships with individuals, couples, and families from many countries around the world. They were active members of Clarence Center/Akron Mennonite Church for more than 60 years. In retirement, Ray and Mary shared time between Akron, NY and Sunnybreeze Retirement Community in Arcadia, FL until 2003 when they moved to Greencroft Retirement Community in Goshen, IN. Ray was a member of Walnut Hill Mennonite Church, Goshen. Ray's body has been donated to the Indiana University Medical School. Memorials may be sent to World Missionary Press, PO Box 120, New Paris, IN 46553 or Mennonite Central Committee, 21 S. 12th St., Akron, PA 17501.

Memorial services were held May 26, 2012 at Walnut Hill Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN.

Submitted by: Jolene _____, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Verba E., 69, of Sarasota, Fla., died Saturday, June 23, 2012, She was born in Sugar Creek, OH to Ervin and Iva Yoder.

Surviving are a son, Marion Yoder, of Sugarcreek; grandsons Ryan (Apryl) Yoder, Cody Yoder and Colin Yoder, all of Sugarcreek; and great grandchildren Skylar and Nevaeh Yoder, both of Sugarcreek; sisters Mary (Joe Jr.) Miller and Anna Mae (the late Gideon) Raber, both of Sugarcreek; a brother, Eli (Clara) Yoder, of Sugarcreek; a sister-in-law, Velma Yoder, of Indiana; and 12 nephews and nine nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Aden; a nephew, Firman; and a grandson, Brandon.

Funeral services were June 25, 2012 at Sarasota Mennonite Church. Burial was in Sunnyside Cemetery in Sarasota, FL. A memorial service was also held July 8, 2012 at United Dayspring Church in Berlin, OH, with pastor John Yoder officiating.

The Daily Record Wooster, OH.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Yoder, Willis E., 89, of Arthur, IL died October 10, 2012 at the same place. He was born March 28, 1923 at Arthur, IL to Eli D. and Katie Ann (Mast) Yoder. On May 14, 1944 at Arthur, IL he was married to Katie Blucker, who died December 5, 2010.

Surviving are children, Judy Jones and husband Bob; and Gary Yoder and wife Judy; nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and siblings: Adlai Yoder, Daniel Yoder, Susanna Herschberger, Edna Otto, Sovilla Gingerich and Elsie Schrock.

A grandson, Tyler Jones, a brother, Willard Yoder, and two sisters, Mattie Yoder and Verna Miller preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held October 13, 2012 at Arthur Mennonite Church, Arthur, IL with burial in Arthur Cemetery, Arthur, IL.

Submitted by: Melissa Schrock, Arthur, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yoder, Wilma E. Miller

March, 15, 1936 - Aug. 8, 2012

NAPPANEE - Wilma E. Yoder, 76, died at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

She was born March 15, 1936, to Emery E. and Fannie (Chupp) Miller.

She married Ivan J. Yoder Oct. 24, 1957. He preceded her in death.

Surviving are sons Glenn R. (Ruby), Steven J. (Kathleen) and Carl (Ruby), all of Etna Green and Dennis E. (Ruth Ann) of Goshen; daughters Carolyn (Earl L.) Miller of Nappanee and Brenda (Doug) Sparks of New Paris; 20 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers Edward and Marvin Miller of Nappanee and Herman and Earl Miller, both of Bourbon; sisters Laura (John) Slabaugh of Etna Green, Lydia (Eldon) Stutzman of Warsaw and Alma Miller of Nappanee; and brother-in-law Eli (Amanda) Kuhns of Etna Green.

Friends may call after 12 p.m. today, Aug. 10, 2012, and all day Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at the family residence at 8314 W. 1050 N., Nappanee. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, at Lavern Yoder's home, 10561 N. St. 19, Nappanee.

Thompson Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, is assisting the family with arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 9, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Yost, Lyle Edgar, 99, of Hesston, Harvey Co., Kansas died April 5, 2012 at the same place. He was born March 5, 1913 at Hesston to Joseph and Edith Alma (Hensley) Yost. On July 31, 1938 he was married to Erma M. Martin.

Surviving are children, Byron (Beth) Yost; Winston (Cheryl) Yost; Susan Yost (CW Crumm); and Cameron (Miriam) Yost, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

A daughter, Necia Ann Yost and a sister, Zella Yost King preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held April 11, 2012 at Hesston Mennointe Church, Hesston, KS.

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

Young, Dorothy Ann Keating, 79, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died August 10, 2012 at Fort Collins, Colorado. She was born April 19, 1933 at Andover, Massachusetts to Raymond and Beatrice Keating.

Surviving are children, Susan (Al) Motta; Nancy (Tim) Fox; and Michael (Emily) Young, six grandchildren.

A son, Walter Young, and two brothers, Ken Keating and Jim Keating preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held August 18, 2012 at Schowalter Villa Chapel, Hesston Harvey Co., Kansas.

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

Yousey, Helen P. King
March 1, 1923 - November 1, 2012

HESSTON - Helen P. Yousey, 89, died Nov. 1, 2012, at Schowalter Villa. She was born March 1, 1923, in West Liberty, Ohio, to Lester and Elsie B. Detweiler King. She was a homemaker. She married Edward C. Yousey on Aug. 19, 1945, at West Liberty, Ohio. He preceded her in death Sept. 11, 2001.

Survivors include four daughters, Carolyn and Junior Kauffman, Cape Coral, Florida, Jan and Jim Diller, Hesston, Barb and Paul Yoder, Akron, New York, and Rhonda and Dave Shank, Denton, Texas; one son, Don Yousey and Jane Yousey, New London, Connecticut; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Schowalter Villa Chapel. Burial will be in the Garden Community Church Cemetery, rural Moundridge. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Monday, with family present from 6 until 8 p.m. at Schowalter Villa.

Memorial donations in Helen's memory are suggested to Schowalter Villa or the Garden Community Church, in care of the Moundridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

thekansan.com Newton, Kansas
Nov. 2, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Zehr, Gilbert J., 77, of Lowville, Lewis Co., NY died July 20, 2012 at the same place. He was born September 11, 1934 at Belfort, Lewis Co., NY to David H. and Veronica (Widrick) Zehr. On May 26, 1954 at Lowville, NY he was married to Janet K. Widrick, who survives.

Surviving are two sons and three daughters and spouses, Jesse (Barb) Zehr of Lowville; Nathan (Paula) Zehr of Webster, NY; Alma (Larry) Roes of Staunton, VA; Joan Marie (David) Gerdon of Copenhagen; Allison (Dan) Guenthner of Dolgeville, NY, 18 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one step-great-grandson, and siblings: Henry Zehr of Lowville, Clifford Zehr of Country Manor Nursing Home, Carthage and (Gerald) Zehr of Castorland; Sherwood and (Linda) Zehr of Black River; Rosella Thompson of Lewis County Residential Healthcare Facility, Lowville, Estella Yancey of FLorida, Grace and (Elmer) steria of California, Rachael Widrick of Lowville, and Florence Lehman of New Bremen.

A daughter, Adrienne in 1970 at age 9, a son, Gale in 1980 at age 19, a grandson, Keith Gerdon in 1978 at 3 months of age, an infant sister, Elinor, two sisters-in-law, Mable Zehr and Joan Zehr and four brothers-in-law, Walter Thompson, Clyde Yancey, Sherwood Widrick and Daniel Lehman preceded him in death.

Gilbert was born at home in Belfort, NY, on September 11, 1934, a son of the late David H. and Veronica Widrick Zehr. He attended Belfor, Beaver Falls and Copenhagen Schools. ON May 26, 1954, he married Janet. K. Widrick at Lowville Mennonite Church with Rev. Lloyd Boshart officiating. The couple purchased a farm on the Nubmer Three Road in 1955 and moved to the farm on Route 12, Copenhagen in the mid 1960's, retiring in 2006 and moving to Croghan. Mr. Zehr also had the distributorship for Impro Colostrum Products for many years. He was a member of the Lowville Mennonite Church and an active member in Gideons International since 1976, serving in local offices and as Zone Leader and was instrumental in forming the Gideon chapter in Lewis County. He was also involved in various Christian community outreaches. He enjoyed his children, farming, hunting, traveling and gardening.

Memorial services were held July 23, 2012 at Lowville Mennonite Church, Lowville, NY with burial in Croghan Mennonite Cemetery, Croghan, Lewis Co., NY.

Submitted by: Susan Boldt, Lowville, NY
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Zehr, Kathleen LaJune, 94, of Lowville, NY died May 15, 2012 at the same place. She was born December 26, 1917 at Croghan, NY to Benjamin Franklin and Susianna (Lehman) Zehr.

Surviving is a sister, Charlotte Zehr.

A brother, Mark J. Zehr preceded her in death.

She was a life-long member of First Mennonite Church. In 1950, she went to Beirut, Lebanon to teach Home Economics at the Beirut College for Women for one year. She was instrumental in helping form he Hospice program in Lewis County. She was on the original planning committee of Brookside Senior Living Community.

Memorial services were held May 22, 2012 at First Mennonite Church, New Bremen, New York with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Joyce Grau, Lowville, NY
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Zimmerman, Bette L. Zook, 84, of Boyertown, formerly of Lititz, wife of the late Marvin M. Zimmerman, passed away Saturday. [9-15-2012] Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Attrenis T. and Lydia (Miller) Zook. Bette designed and built four houses, including an adobe home in New Mexico. She was an avid artist and ran her own school bus driving business for I.U. 13 in Lancaster Co. She was also actively involved in her community church choir and chamber music ensemble in Cedar Crest, New Mexico.

Surviving are daughters, Mary Kae (Zimmerman) Coy, and Lisa M. (Zimmerman) Steele; sons, Gerald A. and Dean A. Zimmerman; 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 3 sisters; and 1 brother.

A memorial service will be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 22, 9:30 AM at New Life Bible Fellowship Church, 2960 W. Philadelphia Ave., Oley, PA 19547. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Bette's memory to Mountain Side United Methodist Church, 4 Penny Ln., Cedar Crest, NM 87008. Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 1020 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville is in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 9/19/2012
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Zimmerman, D. Martin, 90, of East Earl, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata surrounded by his loving family.

Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Harry H. and Mary (Martin) Zimmerman. His wife, Leila Sauder, died Jan. 18, 2008.

Martin was a dairy farmer and also was a real estate broker with Blue Ball Realty for over 40 years. He was a member of Lichty's Mennonite Church.

He enjoyed his Florida vacation home and Potter County property. He also volunteered at Christian Aid Ministries and was a member of numerous farm organizations.

Surviving are six children, Eileen Weaver of Brownstown, Erla, married to Donald Nauman of Manheim, Loren, married to Helen (Eckman) Zimmerman of Hummelstown, Ruth, married to Ivan K. Martin of Denver, Laverne, married to Larry Eby of East Earl, and Dale, married to Barbara (Gross) Zimmerman of East Earl; 13 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; a sister, Kathryn Seibel of Ephrata; and a brother, Paul Zimmerman of Lititz.

Preceding him in death are two sisters, Edna and Clara Martin; a brother, Elmer Zimmerman; and a grandson, Brent Nauman.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 5 at 10:30 a.m. at Lichty's Mennonite Church, 1690 Union Grove Road, East Earl. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at the Church on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Christian Aid Ministries, PO Box 360, Berlin, OH 44610. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.

Intelligencer Journal - 4/2/2012
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Zimmerman, Elmer Eli

LEBANON - Elmer Eli Zimmerman, 91, died Friday, February 24, 2012, in his home. He was the husband of Esther M. Zimmerman Zimmerman, to whom he was married 65 years. He was born February 10, 1921, in East Earl Township, Lancaster County, a son of the late Eli M. and Christianna S. Zimmerman Zimmerman. Elmer was a retired farmer and a member of the Mt. Zion Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are sons, Rufus, husband of Arlene Reiff Zimmerman, Elmer Jr., husband of Vera Reiff Zimmerman, and Wayne, husband of Rosanna Hoover Zimmerman, all of Lebanon, and Abram, husband of Mary Ellen Nolt Zimmerman of Ephrata; 24 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; brother, Paul, husband of Anna Nolt Zimmerman of Myerstown; and sister, Martha Zimmerman, wife of the late Paul M. Zimmerman of Ephrata.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Zimmerman; brothers, Ivan, Harry, Phares, and John Adin Zimmerman; and sister, Anna Mary Redcay.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Mt. Zion Mennonite Church, Deep Run Road, Myerstown. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing will be on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fairview Mennonite Reception Center, 141 Jackson Road, Lebanon.

Lebanon Daily News - 2/27/2012
Lebanon, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Zimmerman, Jayden Mel, 31 days old, of 1095 Martindale Road, Ephrata, died Monday, March 26, 2012 at his home from complications from Trisomy 18. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Melvin Ray and Nora Jane (Burkholder) Zimmerman.

Surviving in addition to his parents are six sisters and a brother, Rosalie F., Melissa J., Anthony R., Kaylene B. Kelsie J., Michelle N., and Janita M.; paternal grandparents, Ray and Elsie (Zimmerman) Zimmerman of Ephrata; and maternal grandparents, Walter and Martha (Good) Burkholder of New Holland.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 30, at 1:30 p.m. at the late home, with further services at 2 p.m. at Martindale Mennonite Church with the Bishop Amos G. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Thursday, from 5-8 p.m. at Fairmount Homes Farm Crest Chapel, 1100 Farm Crest Dr., Ephrata. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.

Intelligencer Journal - 3/28/2012
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Zimmerman, John A., 90, of 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, formerly of New Holland, died Friday, February 17, 2012 at Fairmount Homes of Natural Causes. Born in Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Martin and Susanna (Burkholder) Zimmerman. His first wife, Mary H. (Seibel) Zimmerman, died June 11, 1972 and his second wife, Edna S. (Horning) Zimmerman, died Jan. 15, 2010.

John was a farmer and a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

Surviving are 12 children, Leon Zimmerman of New Holland, Grace, married to Marvin Zimmerman of East Earl, Mary Jane, married to Lee Rhodes of Patriot, OH, Carl, married to Vera Mae (Martin) Zimmerman of Richland, Roy, married to Sara (Burkholder) Zimmerman of New Holland, John, married to Cheryl (Weaver) Zimmerman of East Earl, James, married to Lillian (Fox) Zimmerman of Mount Joy, Nancy, married to Philip Witmer of Columbiana, OH, Nora, widow of Luke Witmer of Leetonia, OH, Paul, married to Debra (Martin) Zimmerman of Ephrata, Betty, married to Ray Horst of Mifflinburg, and Dale, married to Joyce (Li) Zimmerman of Ephrata; 61 grandchildren; 129 great grandchildren; five sisters, Eva, widow of Paul Martin of Womelsdorf, Anna, married to Mervin Horst of Richland, Esther, married to Willis Good of Myerstown, Sarah, married to Raymond Zimmerman of Lebanon, and Susan, married to Paul Martin of Stevens; a brother, Paul, married to Lena Burkholder of Ephrata; and a sister-in-law, Vera Zimmerman of Stevens.

Preceding him in death are three brothers, Elmer, Eli, and Martin Zimmerman; two sisters, Mary and Elsie Zimmerman; two granddaughters; and two great granddaughters.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 22 at 9 a.m. at Fairmount Homes Wheat Ridge Chapel, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, with further services at 9:30 a.m. at the Weaverland Mennonite Church with the Bishop Amos G. Martin, Amos K. Martin, Ivan B. Hurst, and E. Merle Nolt officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Fairmount Homes Wheat Ridge Chapel. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

Intelligencer Journal - 2/20/2012
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Zimmerman, John I., 77, of 998 Reading Rd., Narvon, died Wednesday, November 14, at his home. His wife, Lizzie H. (Martin) Zimmerman, survives. Born in Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Isaac W. and Katie (Leinbach) Zimmerman.

He was a retired farmer and a member of Bowmansville Old Order Mennonite Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by 10 children: Ellen M. married to Alvin Zimmerman, Thorp, WI; Anna M. married to Eugene N. Hoover, Dundee, NY; Reuben M. married to Eunice (Stauffer) Zimmerman, Withee, WI; Elizabeth M. married to Edward N. Hoover, Ionia, IA; Ada Mae married to Allen N. Reiff, Withee, WI; Lucinda M. married to Marlin N. Hoover, East Earl; Wilma M. married to Leon R. Nolt, Dundee, NY; Katie M. married to Samuel W. Leinbach, Thorp, WI; John Isaac, Jr. married to Katie (Leinbach) Zimmerman, East Earl and Edward M. married to Elizabeth (Leinbach) Zimmerman, Owen, WI; 76 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; seven siblings: Irvin married to Mabel (Zimmerman) Zimmerman, Versailles, MO; Allen Zimmerman, East Earl; Phares married to Ada (Kilmer) Zimmerman, Millmont; Lucinda married to Allen Newswanger, New Holland; Reuben married to Emma (Shirk) Zimmerman, Barnett, MO; Jason married to Ada Mae (Weaver) Zimmerman, East Earl; and Leah Martin, Shiloh, OH.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary M. Zimmerman; brothers, Amzie and Christian Zimmerman; a sister, Fannie Shirk; two grandchildren and a great grandchild.

His funeral will be held on Monday, November 19, at 9 AM at his late home with further services at 9:30 AM at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church with Bishop Elam Zimmerman officiating. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held at the late home on Sunday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Kindly omit flowers. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal
Lancaster New Era
Nov 15, 2012
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Zimmerman, Martha Jane, 50, of 311 Elysburg Road, Danville, formerly of 2482 Division Hwy., Ephrata, died Saturday, December 22, 2012 of natural causes at the Logan Run Haven in Danville. Born in Earl Twp., PA she was the daughter of Martha (Zimmerman) Zimmerman of Ephrata and the late Paul M. Zimmerman.

Surviving in addition to her mother are seven brothers and sisters, Florence, married to Elmer M. Martin of Lebanon, Raymond G., married to Esther Mae (Martin) Zimmerman of Ephrata, Grace, married to Clarence Sensenig of Apple Creek, OH, Rachel, married to Luke M. Martin of Potsdam, NY, Luke R., married to Anna (Zeiset) Zimmerman of Ephrata, Mabel, married to Joseph Horning of Myerstown, and Ellen Hoover, widow of David Hoover of Waterloo, NY.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 26, at 9:30 a.m. at the Martindale Mennonite Church with the Bishop Amos G. Martin officiating. Viewing will be held at the home of her mother, 2482 Division Hwy., Ephrata on Tuesday from 5-8 pm. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements are with the Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

Intelligencer Journal - 12/24/2012
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Zimmerman, Paul N., 87, of 1305 Weaverland Road, East Earl, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at his residence. Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Aaron Z. and Lizzie B. (Nolt) Zimmerman and the husband of Mary Ella W. (Martin) Zimmerman. He was a farmer and a member of Weaverland Old Order Mennonite Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, Paul M., married to Ruth (Leid) Zimmerman of Martindale, James M., married to Susan (Martin) Zimmerman; and John David, married to Katie (Martin) Zimmerman, both of East Earl; a son-in-law, Aidin, married to Frances (Hoover) Burkholder of Fleetwood; 36 grandchildren; 112 great grandchildren; four brothers, Edwin and John Aaron, both of Shiloh, OH, Benjamin of Plymouth, OH, and Lloyd of New Holland; and four sisters, Lena, married to David K. Martin of East Earl, Sarah Horning of New Holland, Lydia Ann, married to Joseph Martin of New Holland, and Esther, married to Isaac Martin of Martinsburg.

Preceding him in death is a daughter, Marian Burkholder; four brothers, Ivan, Isaac, Reuben, and Raymond; a sister, Ellen Zimmerman; and a grandson, Mark L. Zimmerman.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 24, at 9 a.m. at the late home with further services at 9:30 at the Weaverland Old Order Mennonite Church with the Bishop Titus Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Monday at the late home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.

Intelligencer Journal - 4/20/2012
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

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