Lazarus Project 2014 H

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.

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Halteman, Gladys Irene Wadel, 86, of Carlisle, PA died January 13, 2014 at her home. She was born April 17, 1927 in Southhampton Twp., Franklin Co., PA, to Harry and Emma (Shetter) Wadel. For 55 years, she was the wife of the late Willis A. Halteman Sr.

She trusted in Jesus as her Savior at a young age and was a member of the Blue Ridge Mennonite Church in the rural Carlisle area. For a number of years she had an extensive card ministry, constantly cheering her family, many friends, and church associates with cards and letters, Mrs. Halteman was a loving mother of 13 children, 76 grandchildren and 161 great-grandchildren.

Surviving are her seven sons; Alvin (Lois) Halterman and Edwin (Evelyn) Halterman, both of Carlisle, Nelson (Kathy Halteman of Mapleton Depot, Pennsylvania, Willis (Judy) Halterman Jr of Mocksville, North Carolina, Dale (Anne) Halteman of Sligo, Pennsylvania, Dan (Marty) Halteman and Nevin (Laureen) Halteman, both of Newville, Pennsylvania; six daughters; Rachel (Wilbur) Weaver of Leetonia, Ohio, Esther (Stan) Reinford of Mt Holly Springs, Pennsylvania, Jane (Jerry) Wile of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, Leah (Stan) Horst of Columbiana, Ohio, Sarah (Phil) Mullet of New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Lois Marie (Lowell) Witmer of Carlisle; a sister, Doris J. Sollenberger of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and two brother; David N. Wadel of Washington Boro, and Joseph S. Wadel of Kippen, Ontario, Canada.

She was preceded in death by her husband Willis Halterman Sr and four brothers; Ralph I., John H., Paul J. and Mark N. Wadel.

Funeral service was January 18, 2014 at Blue Ridge Mennonite Church Carlisle, PA, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Source: Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home
January 15, 2014
By: Leon Hertzler

Harnish, Henry W.

The services for Henry W. Harnish, DO, 85, (anesthesiologist, Enid, Okla.) will be held privately at a later date under the direction of Brown- Cummings Funeral Home.

He was born March 8, 1929 to Rev. Jacob T. and Ella W. (Weaver) Harnish on a farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and passed away on September 25, 2014 in Enid, OK.

He was the youngest of 11 children raised in a Mennonite family.

He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1947. Motivated by his brother, who was eight years older, but closest to him in age, he went on to complete his undergraduate degree at Goshen College in Goshen, Ind. in 1952. He earned his osteopathic medicine degree at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa in 1959.

He married Orpha Graybill; they had one daughter. Later, he married Lorene E. (Peters) Payne. He completed a general practice and anesthesiology internship and postdoctoral training in 1960 at what is now OSU Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla. He practiced anesthesia and had a private practice in Tulsa until 1974 and then moved to Enid, Okla. where he practiced anesthesia at Enid Regional, Integris Bass Baptist, St. Mary's Regional, and the Surgery Center. In June 1981, he was elected as president of the Oklahoma Foundation for Peer Review Board of Directors. Also in 1981, an attending anesthesiologist at Enid Memorial Hospital, he served as vice president of the Board of Directors at Enid Memorial Hospital and Chair of the Hospital's Intern/Extern Committee and Medical Records Committee. He served on numerous committees and Bureaus within the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association (OOA) leading up to his presidency of the organization in 1984-1985. During his presidency, he was appointed to the Advisory Committee on Medical Care for Public Assistance Recipients. In 1985, he received the OOA's prestigious "Doctor of the Year" award.

He was on the Board of Directors of the BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma and was an adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSU-CHS COM). He was a member of the OSU Centennial Celebration Committee in 1990. In 1999, he received the OOA Life Member designation, and he is also a Life Member of the American Osteopathic Association. After retirement he volunteered at the Enid Community Clinic, Hospice Circle of Love, and at the Cherokee Strip Heritage Center.

He has enjoyed golf, fishing in Canada and Alaska with family and friends, flying his own plane for many years, and was known to be a very competitive gin rummy player.

He is survived by his wife, Lorene; his daughters, Jill Lawrence and husband Tim of Anchorage, Alaska, Toni (Payne) Klein and husband, Jamie of Denver, Colorado; son, Chris Payne of Fox Fire Village, North Carolina; two grandchildren, Morgan and Ryan Klein; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and six sisters.

Memorials may be given to Hospice Circle of Love or Central Christian Church of Enid with Brown-Cummings serving as custodian of the funds.

Intelligencer Journal -10/8/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Heatwole, Glennys Marie Blosser, 83, of Denmark, South Carolina, died at her home Friday, May 2, 2014, after several months of declining health. She was the daughter of Mahlon L. and Pauline (Heatwole) Blosser. She was a member of the Barnwell Mennonite Church. On July 12, 1950, she married Enos E. Heatwole, who predeceased her.

Surviving are their six children and their respective spouses: Don (Betty Martin) of Denmark, South Carolina, Wendell (Naomi Hartzler), Carl (Grace Hostetler), and Benita (Danny Hege), all of Olar, South Carolina, Ruth (Dale Dickerson) of Denmark, South Carolina, and Ann Marie (Aden Diem) also of Olar, South Carolina. She has 27 surviving grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren. Glennys is survived by one brother, her twin, Glendon Blosser of Harrisonburg.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two grandsons.

A longtime resident of Bamberg County, Glennys enjoyed gardening and growing flowers. A lady of warm reserve, she served faithfully alongside her deacon husband and carried a deep concern for the spiritual well-being of her family and those she met. She tended her family, friends and neighbors like she cared for her flowers.

Visitation with the family will be held on May 5, 2014, from 2:30-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Barnwell Mennonite Church. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2014, also at the Barnwell Mennonite Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Her children wish to acknowledge and give special thanks to Grove Park Hospice for their service and loving care. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barnwell Christian School Endowment Fund, 782 Partridge Road, Olar, SC 29843. Folk Funeral Home, Inc. and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

Daily News Record - 5/5/2014
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Heidebrecht, James, 82, of Hesston, Harvey Co., KS, died April 16, 2014 at the same place. He was born September 19, 1931 at Inman, KS to Gus and Helen (Friesen) Heidebrecht. In August 1954 he was married to Bonnie Zerger, who survives.

Surviving are children, Jan (Galen) Worley and Glen Heidebrecht (Robbie Stephens), six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a brother, Delbert (Janet) Heidebrecht.

Memorial services were held April 26, 2014 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, KS with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery. Hesston, KS.

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

Helmuth, Edna J. Yoder
March 6, 1932 - Dec. 8, 2014

BREMEN - Edna J. Helmuth, 82, of Bremen, passed away at noon Monday, Dec. 8, at Signature Health Care in Bremen.

She was born March 6, 1932, to Jonas V. and Nancy (Slabaugh) Yoder in Etna Green.

She married Edwin M. Helmuth on Oct. 11, 1975, in Etna Green. He preceded her in death Oct. 16, 2003.

Surviving are her sons, Lyle Ray (Betty) Helmuth and Wayne Allen (Erma) Helmuth; daughters Rosa Fern (Dannie Ray) Bontrager and Lynetta Kaye (Arlin) Bontrager; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three brothers; and three sisters.

She was preceded in death by her husband, a son and a brother.

She was a member of Old Order Amish Church.

Family and friends may call all day Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the family residence, 3055 Birch Road, Bremen. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Daryl Yoder's home, 1586 Third Road, Bremen. Bishop Henry Hochstetler and the Home Ministry of Old Order Amish Church will officiate. Burial will be in Weldy Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home in Nappanee.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 10, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Helmuth, Mary Edna Schrock

GOSHEN -Mary Edna Helmuth, 64, of Goshen, died Monday, Feb. 24.

She was born Feb. 26, 1949, in Kansas to Tobe R. and Anna (Borntrager) Schrock.

She married Glen Helmuth on, Sept. 25, 1969. He survives.

Survivors include her children, Ida Mae (Freeman) Schrock, Dorothy (Keith) Nisley, Esther Fern (Lawane) Yoder, Linda Kay Helmuth, Toby Jason Helmuth and Glen Jr. (LeEtta) Helmuth; 20 grandchildren; siblings Susie (Harley) Beachy, Phineas (Katie) Schrock of Yoder, Felty (Bertha) Schrock, Albert (Ella) Schrock and Toby (Marilyn) Schrock; and two sisters-in-law, Nancy and Katie Schrock.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Daniel and Harvey Schrock.

Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 and all day Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the Michael Miller home, 14108 C.R. 36, Goshen. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Norman Raber home, 13621 C.R. 36, Goshen. Burial will be in Clinton Union Cemetery, Goshen. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 25, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Helmuth, Susie A. Miller
April 9, 1938 - Nov. 12, 2014

MILLERSBURG - Susie A. Helmuth, 76, died at 11:31 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born April 9, 1938, in LaGrange County to the late Perry B. and Anna (Schrock) Miller.

On Aug. 8, 1958, in Topeka, she married Johnny J. Helmuth. He survives.

Survivors include her children, Luanna (Dean) Gingerich of Middlebury, Elaine Helmuth of Millersburg, Leona (Glen) Miller of Goshen, Lavera (Ora) Miller of Millersburg, Howard (Vera) Helmuth of Millersburg and Gary Helmuth of Middlebury; 19 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sisters Edna Hershberger of LaGrange, Esther (William Henry) Yoder of Shipshewana and Vera Miller of Topeka.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Orla P. and Raymond Miller, and sister Martha Tyson.

Visitation will be all day Friday, Nov. 14, at the family home, 11820 W. 500 S., Millersburg. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at John Mullett's home, 5305 S. 1200 W., Millersburg. Burial will be in Honeyville Cemetery in Topeka.

Miller-Stewart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 14, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Herr, Lois A. Charles, 95, of Lancaster, PA., died March 4, 2014 at the Mennonite Home. She was born in Manor Twp., she was the daughter of the late John K. and Martha Landis Charles. She was the wife of the late Franklin R. Herr who passed away in 1956. She was a member of Willow Street Mennonite Church.

Survived by three daughters - Delores H., wife of Glen W. Short, Lithia Springs, GA; Dawn E., wife of David L. Weaver, Lancaster; and Cathy A., wife of Glenn D. Garman, Manheim, along with 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, J. Wilmer Charles and Milford Charles, and sister-in-law, Mary Ella Herr.

A Funeral Service was March 8, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. in the Eagle Commons of the Eagle Wing at Woodcrest Villa, Lancaster, PA. Interment in the Willow Street Mennonite Cemetery.

Source: Lancaster on line
By: Leon Hertzler

Hershberger, Alta M. Egli

Nov. 4, 1918 - Jan. 6, 2014

MIDDLEBURY - Alta M. Hershberger, 95, of Middlebury, died at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at Millers Merry Manor, LaGrange.

She was born Nov. 4, 1918, in Hopedale, Ill., to the late Simon and Martha (Martin) Egli.

On Feb. 21, 1975, she married Kenton K. Hershberger. He died March 26, 1995.

Surviving are two sons, Jim (Sunny) Ingold of Goshen and Philip (Donna) Ingold of Middlebury; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; three great-step-grandchildren; and siblings Marietta (Lester) Sutter of Ferndale, Wash., and Orville (Marian) Egli of Hopedale.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linnea Sue Ingold; sister Lorene McCoy; and brothers Roy, Ralph and Leo Egli.

She was a member of Marion Mennonite Church and wrote religious manuscripts. She enjoyed genealogy and traveling and had been owner-operator of Cripe Abstract Company in Goshen for 15 years.

A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at Marion Mennonite Church, Shipshewana. Burial will be in Clinton Brick Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorials may be given to Marion Mennonite Church

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 8, 2004
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hershberger, Amy Ruth Janzen, 87, of : Hesston, Harvey Co., KS died June 13, 2014 at the same place. She was born May 11, 1927 at Goessel, KS to John M, and Margaret (Schroeder) Janzen. On September 27, 1949 at Hesston she was married to Weldon Hershberger, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Kathy (Darrel) Nightengale; Don (Pamela) Hershberger; Roger (DeAnn) Hershberger; Ron (Georgia Shaffer) Hershberger; and Sharon (David) Taubert; 23 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren.

Two grandsons, Ryan, and Nicholas preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held June 23, 2014 at Hesston Mennonite Church, Hesston, KS with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery, Hesston.

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

Hershberger, DeElda Eicher, 95, of Milford, Seward, NE died March 12, 2014 at Seward, NE. She was born March 25, 1918 at Milford, NE to Warren and Anna (Krermer) Eicher. On December 25, 1938 at Milford, NE she was married to Edgar Hershberger, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Gordon Hershberger, Gregory (Catherine) Hershberger, and Ray (Rosemary) Hershberger, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren.

DeElda was an accomplished quilter.

Memorial services were held March 16, 2014 at Bellwood Mennonite Church Milford, NE with burial in Milford Mennonite Cemetery, Milford, NE.

Submitted by: Pam Erb Milford, NE
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Hershberger DeElda L. Eicher, 95, of Milford, Seward Co., Nebraska died March 12, 2014 at Seward, Seward Co., Nebraska .

She was born March 25, 1918 at Milford, Nebraska to Warren A. and Anna (Kremer) Eicher. Warren was born February 6, 1893 and died October 15, 1977. Anna was born July 13, 1894 and died September 24, 1978.

On December 25, 1938 at Milford, Nebraska she was married to Edgar A Hershberger, who was born March 24, 1919 and died December 15, 2012.

Surviving are three sons, Gordon, Gregory (Catherine), and Ray (Rosemary); seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Two sisters, Lola Jantze and Lela Hershberger, and two brothers, Merle Eicher and Ben Eicher preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held March 16, 2014 at Bellwood Mennonite, Milford, Nebraska with burial in Milford Mennonite Cemetery, Milford, Nebraska.

Submitted by: Greg Hershberger, Lincoln, NE
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hershberger, Eugene Ray

NAPPANEE - Eugene Ray Hershberger, 72, of Nappanee, died unexpectedly at 1:41 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, while walking near his home.

He was born April 18, 1941, in Bremen to Ezra and Laura (Schmucker) Hershberger.

He married Ida Mae Schrock on Nov. 25, 1961, in Nappanee.

She survives along with three sons, Wendell Hershberger of Wakarusa and Daryl (Lena) Hershberger and Trent (Sheila) Hershberger, both of Nappanee; daughters Dawn (Dave) Kuhns of Sullivan, Ill., and Eugina (Andy) Royster of Goshen; 19 grandchildren; five great-granddaughters; brother Lamar (Clara) Hershberger of Nappanee; and sisters Margaret Borkholder of Bremen, Luella (John) Gladieux of Bremen and Donna (Dan) Joldersma of Goshen.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Freemon D. Borkholder.

Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at Bethel Conservative Mennonite Church and for an hour prior to the 10 a.m. Friday, March 21, services at the church.

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

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
March 19, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hershberger, Oma G. Kalb
Oct. 23, 1916 - Nov. 10, 2014

GOSHEN - Oma G. Hershberger, 98, died Monday morning, Nov. 10, at Greencroft Healthcare, where she had been since March 1.

She was born in Middlebury on Oct. 23, 1916, to Harry and Minnie (Miller) Kalb.

On May 5, 1940, she married Alvin W. Hershberger at the Silverstreet Mennonite Church. He died Nov. 19, 2007.

Survivors include two daughters, Julia (Joe) Schrock and Connie (Ernie) Knepp, both of Middlebury; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Oneta Gardner of Goshen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Lee, in 1949; five brothers, Orla, Olen, Oscar, Otis and Orval; and four sisters, Osie Hostetler, Olive Yoder, Othny Miller and Opal Miller.

A lifetime Middlebury resident, she graduated from Middlebury High School where she played on the basketball team. She worked as a clerk at Smucker Drugs for 20 years until retiring in 1978. After her retirement she worked in the cafeteria at Northridge High School.

She was a member of Silverwood Mennonite Church in Goshen. She enjoyed making Christmas candies.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. A 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, funeral service will be conducted at Silverwood Mennonite Church. Burial will follow in Forest Grove Cemetery in Middlebury.

Memorial contributions may be given to Silverwood Mennonite Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 12, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hershberger, Winston Mark, 65, of Spirngs, Somerset, Co., PA died March 24, 2014 at the same place. He was born April 20, 1948 at Meyersdale, Somerset Co., PA to Ray M. and Grace (Miller) Hershberger.

Surviving are his mother, and a sister, Maretta Hershberger.

His father preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held March 27, 2014 at Springs Mennonite Church, Springs, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Felicia Maust, Springs, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hershey, Paul Burkhart, 81, of Harrisonburg, Va., formerly of Perkasie, Pa., died on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at his residence. He was the loving husband of Mary Elaine (Moore) Hershey for 59 years. Paul was born in Wellsville, Pa., to the late John K. and Anna Ruth (Burkhart) Hershey.

Paul was employed by Sears Roebuck & Co. for 30 years. After leaving Sears, he worked for Snyders in Hatfield for four years and Shelly Enterprises in Perkasie for 21 years until retiring in 2008. He enjoyed antiques, spending time with his family, bird-watching, and going to the beach. Paul had a great sense of humor. He loved building things including electric lamps and wagons for his family. Paul attended Park View Mennonite Church and was a member of the JOY Group at Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene.

He is survived by three daughters, Debra Bontrager and husband, Dale, of Harrisonburg, Va., Sandra Kauffman and husband, Glen, of Harrisonburg, Va., and Beth Reigner and husband, Jason, of Reading, Pa.; eight grandchildren, Andrew and Kristina Bontrager, Daniel and Amanda Kauffman, Rebekah, Ben, Nate, and Natalie Reigner; two great-grandchildren, Carter and Kaiden Bontrager; four sisters and a brother.

He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Park View Mennonite Church. The funeral and burial will take place at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church in Pennsylvania on Monday, May 26, 2014.

Daily News Record - 5/23/2014
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

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Hershey, Paul Burkhart, 81, of Harrisonburg, VA died May 20 2014. He was born February 6, 1933 to John K. and Anna Ruth (Burkhart) Hershey. He was married to Mary Elaine Moore, who survives.

Surviving are children, Debra Bontrager & husband, Dale, Sandra Kauffman & husband, Glen, and Beth Reigner & husband, Jason, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and siblings, Eva Hertzler, Mary Benner, Ada Rohrer, Grace Gish & husband, Samuel, Aaron Hershey & wife, Mary, and sister-in-law, Betty Hershey.

His siblings, Ethel Gross, Roy Hershey, Harold Hershey, Lester Hershey & Noah Hershey, brothers-in-law, Earl Hertzler, Roy Benner and Paul Rohrer preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by a step-mother, Martha Hershey.

Memorial services were held May 26, 2014 at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Michelle _______, Blooming Glen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Hershey, Paul Burkhart, 81, of Harrisonburg, Virginia; formerly of Perkasie, PA died on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his residence. Paul was born February 6, 1933 in Wellsville, York Co., PA to the late John K. & Anna Ruth (Burkhart) Hershey. He was the loving husband of Mary Elaine (Moore) Hershey for 59 years. Paul was a member of Blooming Glen Mennonite Church.

Survived by his wife and three daughters, Debra Bontrager & husband, Dale of Harrisonburg, VA, Sandra Kauffman & husband, Glen of Harrisonburg, VA, Beth Reigner & husband, Jason of Reading, PA; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Eva Hertzler of Mechanicsburg, PA, Mary Benner of Gap, PA, Ada Rohrer of Lancaster, PA, Grace Gish & husband, Samuel of Elizabethtown, PA; a sister-in-law, Betty Hershey of Souderton, PA; and a brother, Aaron Hershey & wife, Mary of York, PA.

In addition to Paul was preceded in death by his parents, a step-mother, Martha Hershey, a sister, Ethel Gross, four brothers, Roy, Harold, Lester & Noah Hershey and three brother-in-laws, Earl Hertzler, Roy Benner & Paul Rohrer.

A memorial service was on May 26, 2014 at 11:00 am at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, burial was in the adjoining church cemetery. Another memorial service was held on, June 1, 2014 at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA.

Source: Anders-Detweiler Funeral
Home & Crematory, Souderton, PA
By: Leon Hertzler

Hertzler, Ruth H. Stoner, age 88, of Mechanicsburg, PA died July 29, 2014 at Messiah Village. Born May 15, 1926 in Quarryville, PA, to Daniel B. Jr. and Sabina (Harnish) Stoner.

Ruth was a member of the Slate Hill Mennonite Church and was active with the church sewing circle. She volunteered with Mennonite Central Committee where she made comforters for their relief efforts. Ruth was a member of Cumberland County Farm Women and loved being a farm wife alongside Norman L. Hertzler, her husband of 60 years. They loved traveling throughout the US and across the world.

She is survived by her three sons, Duane L. Hertzler and wife June of Loysville, Dale E. Hertzler and wife Karen of New Holland and Dean M. Hertzler and wife Helen of Mt. Joy; two daughters, Julie M. Quickel and husband Bill of York and Jeanette H. Martin and husband Jerry of Colorado Springs, CO; nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

Ruth was preceded in death by Norman and half-brother Paul H. Stoner.

Memorial service was August 2, 2014 at Slate Hill Mennonite Church, 1, Camp Hill. At the convenience of the family, the burial will be held at Slate Hill Cemetery.

Source: Lancaster-online Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Hertzler, Valerie Joy Brunk, 45, of Harrisonburg VA died June 14, 2014 at the same place.

She was born December 11, 1968 at Palermo, Sicily, Italy to George R. Brunk, III and Erma Hess. George was born May 5, 1939 and survives. Erma was born June 24, 1939 and died June 14, 2002.

On August 5, 1990 she was married to Andre Hertzler, who was born March 27, 1968 and survives.

Surviving are two children, Casey Hertzler, and Noah Hertzler, and a brother, Douglas L. Brunk and spouse Lloyd Bowman.

Memorial services were held June 19, 2014 at Lindale Mennonite Church, Linville, VA with burial in Lindale Cemetery Linville, VA.

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

High, Amy Katelyn Grace, infant daughter of Cleason and Syliva (Martin) High of Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at her home. She was born at the Hershey Medical Center, Derry Township; she was a trisomy 18 syndrome child at birth.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings, Courtney, wife of Loren Nolt of Myerstown, Cari High, fiancée of Kerek Zimmerman, Cleason Jr., Collin, Titus, Zachary, Joshua, Katrina, Isaiah and Caleb, all at home; maternal grandparents, Titus and Mabel (Martin) Martin of Lincoln; paternal grandparents, James and Grace (Martin) High of Leola and a nephew, Trent Nolt.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 4, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm, at the Farm Crest Chapel at Fairmount Homes, 1100 Farm Crest Dr., Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 5, at 1:30 pm, at the Farm Crest Chapel with further services at 2 pm, at the Groffdale Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference), West Earl Township with Bishop Curvin Z. Zimmerman and Ministers Edwin Reiff, Clair Hurst and Richard Burkholder officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 2/3/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

High, Marvin W.
February 10, 1998 - July 13, 2014

Visitation: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - 2pm to 4pm & 6pm to 8pm
Jeremiah High Residence W2244 Twenty Six Rd. Spencer, WI 54479

Services: Thursday, July 17, 2014 - 9:30AM
Pine Grove Mennonite Church Romadka Avenue & Fremont Road Granton, WI 54436

MARVIN W. HIGH, age 16, of Spencer, WI, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2014 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30am on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at the Pine Grove Mennonite Church in Granton. Bishop Jerry Brubaker will officiate with the assistance of Minister Paul Wesley Oberholtzer, Minister Virgil Martin and Minister Randall Martin. Burial will take place in Pine Grove Mennonite Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Daniel Weaver, John David Martin, Matthew Hoover, Mark High, Marlin Horst and Virgil Wenger. Visitation will be held at the High residence, W2244 Twenty Six Road, Spencer, WI, on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm.

Marvin W. High was born in Reinholds, Pennsylvania on February 10, 1998, a son of Jeremiah M. and Rosanna K. (Weaver) High. In 2002, he moved with his family to Loyal, WI where they currently reside. Marvin worked as a farmhand, helping his uncle with chores. He enjoyed tending to and raising his pumpkins, and tinkering in the shop.

He is survived by his parents: Jeremiah M. and Rosanna K. High of Loyal; his siblings: Martha, Regina, Ruthann, Nevin and Curvin High, all at home; his paternal grandparents: David and Esther High of Denver, PA; his maternal grandparents: Harvey and Naomi Weaver of Bernville, PA; numerous aunts, uncle, cousins and friends.

Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal, WI
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

High, Mary E. Snyder, 88, of Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2014, at Fairmount Homes.

She was born in East Earl Township to the late Martin and Anna (Zimmerman) Snyder and was the wife of the late Edwin N. High who passed away in 1999.

Mary was a member of the Groffdale Mennonite Church (Brick), Leola. During her working years, she worked at Hagy's meat stand at the Green Dragon. She enjoyed bird watching, sewing, quilting, tennis and board games.

She is survived by 2 sons, E. Ray, husband of Karen (Sollenberger) High of East Earl, Kenneth L., husband of Susan (Stauffer) High of Stevens; 3 daughters, Ann Weaver of Lancaster, L. Jane, wife of Nelson Sangrey of Tyrone, Darla F., wife of Michael Berg of Orlando, FL; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Martin, husband of Norma Snyder of Ephrata; 2 sisters, Mabel, wife of the late Weaver Burkholder of Akron and Ruth, wife of John Zimmerman of Ephrata.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Glenn Eugene High.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, from 12 to 2 p.m., at the Groffdale Mennonite Church, 168 N. Groffdale Rd., Leola, followed by her funeral service at 2 p.m., with Pastor Thomas Eshleman officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Mary's memory may be made to Fairmount Homes, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, PA 17522.

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

Intelligencer Journal - 9/14/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Hochstetler, Devon A.
Dec. 27, 1936 - Oct. 9, 2014

NAPPANEE - Devon A. Hochstetler, 77, of Nappanee, died with his family by his side at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Elkhart General Hospital after suffering a massive stroke on Tuesday at home.

He was born Dec. 27, 1936, to Andrew M. and Sovilla (Schmucker) Hochstetler.

He married Laura Mullet on June 20, 1957.

She survives along with his children, Marilyn Kay (Loren, husband, deceased) Borkholder of Nappanee, Dewayne Andrew Hochstetler of Tennessee, Darryl Eugene (Lucy Borkholder) Hochstetler of Nappanee, Dennis Lee (Mary Fay Yutzy) Hochstetler of Bremen, Howard Ray (Becky Ann Yutzy) Hochstetler of Bremen, Mary Jane (Sam M.) Petersheim of Goshen, Marlin Daniel (Vonda K. Miller) Hochstetler of Nappanee and Charlene Diane (Richard) Gingerich of Nappanee; 37 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers Wyman (Maryln) Hochstetler of Walkerton, Richard (Esther) Hochstetler of Texas, Lisle (Mary) Hochstetler, M. Jay (Erma, wife, deceased) and Andrew (Tracy) Hochstetler, all of Nappanee and Danny Hochstetler; and sisters Betty (Marvin) Slabaugh, Alma (Chris) Slabaugh, Mary Etta Hochstetler, Linda (Harley) Schmucker and Sherry (Marlin) Miller, all of Nappanee, Maude (Oscar) Burkholder of Bremen and Judy (Wilbur) Mast of Etna Green.

Mr. Hochstetler was a lifetime resident of Nappanee and was a self-employed woodworker. He was a member of Old Order Amish Church.

Family and friends may call after 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, and after 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at Lamar Mullet's residence, 6811 W. 1300 N. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, also at Lamar Mullet's. The Home Ministry of Old Order Amish Church will officiate. Burial will be in Weldy Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nelson Miller, Anthony Miller, DeWayne Stutzman, Homer Borkholder, Myron Mullet and Arlen Borkholder.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home in Nappanee.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 11, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hochstetler, Edna M. Yoder
April 6, 1919 - Nov. 29, 2014

MIDDLEBURY - Edna Mae Hochstetler, 95, of Middlebury, died at 9:20 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at her residence.

She was born on April 6, 1919, in Surrency, Ga., to the late Amos and Sarah (Schrock) Yoder.

On Feb. 9, 1941, in Topeka, she married Jonathan "Joni" C. Hochstetler. He died March 25, 2013.

Surviving are three daughters, Sarah Graber, Rachel Coblentz, and Naomi Mullet of Topeka; three sons, Gerald Hochstetler and Norman Hochstetler, both of Charlotte, and David Hochstetler of Middlebury; 51 grandchildren; 196 great grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lester Yoder and Raymond Yoder, both of Goshen; and sister-in-law, Sarah Yoder of Goshen.

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

Visitation will be after 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, and all day Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the family residence, 59023 C.R. 43, Middlebury. A funeral service will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, also at the family residence. Burial will be in Bontrager Cemetery in Middlebury.

Miller-Stewart Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Dec. 1, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hochstetler, Elizabeth "Betty" Kauffman
Feb. 14, 1920 - April 23, 2014

NAPPANEE - Elizabeth "Betty" Hochstetler, 94, formerly of Nappanee, died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, at Cardinal Center in South Bend.

She moved to Cardinal Center six weeks ago from Hubbard Hill Retirement Home.

She was born Feb. 14, 1920, in Michigan to Harvey and Lovina Kauffman.

Elizabeth moved to Nappanee from Illinois when she was 21 and lived there most of her life. She was a housewife and a member of First Mennonite Church. She had also been a member of the VFW Auxiliary. Elizabeth enjoyed needlepoint and quilting, and she also enjoyed playing board games, cards and bingo.

Elizabeth was married to William Hochstetler in August 1941. He preceded in death in March 1977.

Surviving are her sons, Paul William (Helen) Hochstetler of South Bend, Charles Alan (Leann) Hochstetler of Mission, Kan., and Roger Eugene (Sidney) Hochstetler of Ballwin, Mo.; a grandson, Blake Hochstetler of South Bend; great-grandchildren Paul Bradley and Emma Katherine Hochstetler; and a number of step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Hochstetler, in 1945; sisters Laura Miller, Katie Eichor and Mattie Pothoff; and brother Eddie Kauffman.

Family and friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 25, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and for an hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, funeral service at First Mennonite Church. The Rev. Janet McFall-Brown will officiate, and burial will be in South Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to First Mennonite Church.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 24, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hochstetler, Emma A. Miller
May 9, 1920 - Jan. 12, 2014

LAGRANGE — Emma A. Hochstetler, 93, died at 11:10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at home.

She was born May 9, 1920, in Plymouth to Andrew L. and Anna (Burkholder) Miller.

On Nov. 16, 1944, in Nappanee, she married Harley J. Hochstetler. He died Oct. 21, 1996.

Surviving are her children, Mary (Wesley), Ida, Levi (Katie), Andrew (Carrie), Elmer (Wilma), Eli (Elmina) and Daniel (Elsie) Hochstetler, Mattie (Roy) Schrock, Sarah (Freeman) Schmucker and Fannie (Amos) Miller; 81 grandchildren; 217 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and siblings Jacob A., Simon A. (Rosie), Anna A. and Sarah Miller.

She was preceded in death by her children, Susie Schrock and Jacob Hochstetler; siblings Katie Kemp, Mary Lehman, Mattie Weller and Ray Miller; and nine great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, and all day Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Andrew Hochstetler's home, 2520 W. 350 N., LaGrange. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Alvin Graber's home, 2775 N. 250 W. LaGrange. Burial will be in Mast Cemetery.

Arrangements will be handled by Miller-Stewart Funeral Home.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 13, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hochstetler, Erma Stoltzfus
July 21, 1947 - Oct. 1, 2014

NAPPANEE - Erma Hochstetler, 67, of Nappanee, died peacefully Wednesday evening, Oct. 1, in her home, after a battle with cancer.

She was born July 21, 1947, in Goshen to the late Jacob and Alma (Yoder) Stoltzfus.

On Sept. 19, 1968, she married M. Jay Hochstetler.

He survives with her daughters, Waneta (Steven) Borkholder and Julie (Edward) Yutzy, both of Nappanee, Carol (Howard) Kauffman of Lewistown, Mont., and Emily (Eric) Schmucker of Bremen; sons Jeremy Hochstetler of Cromwell and Andy (Mindi Yoder) Hochstetler of Milford; 14 grandchildren; brother Allen (Katie) Stoltzfus of Middlebury; and sister Carroll (Rudy) Hochstetler of Milford.

She was preceded in death by her parents and twin sons Matthew and Marcus.

Mrs. Hochstetler was a member of Old Order Amish Church.

Family and friends may call all day Friday, Oct. 3, at Steven Borkholder's residence, 7990 C.R. 101. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, also at the Borkholder residence. The Home Ministry of Old Order Amish Church will officiate. Burial will be in Weldy Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Burkholder, Wade Yoder, Menno Schwartz, Steve Borkholder, Eli Schwartz and Anthony Miller.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home in Nappanee.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 3, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hochstetler, Kierra Raine, 3, of New Holland, PA, formerly of Montana, died January 29, 2014. Born in Missoula, Montana.

She will be lovingly missed by her parents, Stephen Ray and Anita Ruth Beiler Hochstetler; brother, Kobe at home; grandparents, Glen and Pollyanna Hochstetler, Gold Creek, MT, John and Dorothy Beiler, Oakland, MD; great-grandparents, Monroe Hochstetler, Ohio, Sylvia Miller, Missouri.

The funeral service was Feb. 2, 2014 at Gap View Mennonite Church, Kinzers, PA. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery.

Source: Lancaster On line Lancaster, PA
By: Leon Hertzler

Hochstetler, Roger L., 85, of Arvada, CO died October 22, 2014 at Lakewood, CO. He was born February 16, 1929 at Kalona, IA to Earl and Mary (Krabill) Hochstetler. On November 27, 1954 he was married to Glennis Hershberger, who survives.

Surviving are children, Cindy (Dan) Neely, Christina Hochstetler, Dean (JoLane) Hochstetler, and Miriam (Bruce) MacKay; two grandchildren, and siblings: Arlene Miller, Mary (Keith) Brenneman, Dale (Lucille) Hochstetler, Orlin (Lores) Hochstetler, and sister-in-law, Marvel Hochstetleren.

Two grandchildren, Seth MacKay and Katrina Thurnau-Fair, a brother, Don Hochstetler, and a brother-in-law John Miller preceded him in death.

Roger spent 3 years in Germany and the Netherlands building homes for refugees with PAX.

Memorial services were held November 1, 2014 at First Mennonite Church, Denver, CO with burial in First Mennonite Church Memorial Garden, Denver, CO.

Submitted by: Linda Welty, Denver, CO
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hochstetler, Willis D.
Sept. 27, 1929 - June 2, 2014

NAPPANEE - Willis D. Hochstetler, 84, of Nappanee, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, June, 2, in his home. He had been in ill health for three years.

Willis was born Sept. 27, 1929, in Bremen, to Daniel H. and Lovina Hochstetler.

He lived his lifetime in this area, was a farmer and woodworker. Mr. Hochstetler was a member of the Old Order Amish Church, and was ordained a minister May 8, 1971.

Willis married Sarah Ann Hochstetler Feb. 7, 1952.

She survives, along with sons, Vernon (Gwen) Hochstetler of Plymouth, Marvin (Cathy) Hochstetler, Willis Jr. (Jane) Hochstetler, and Aden (Amanda) Hochstetler, all of Nappanee, Gerald (Anita) Hochstetler of Goshen, Leander Hochstetler, Perry Hochstetler, and Homer (Jolene) Hochstetler, all of Bremen and Wyman (Edna) Hochstetler of Wakarusa; daughters Judy (Lester) Yoder of Middlebury, Amanda (Perry) Hershberger of Mio, Mich., Dorothy (Willie) Hochstetler, Lora (Andy) Beachy, and Miriam (Lamar) Kauffman, all of Nappanee, Minerva (Glen) Knepp of Topeka, Edith (Gilbert) Schrock of New Paris, and Cora (Emery) Miller of Milford; 70 grandchildren; 78 great-grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; three step great-grandchildren; brothers Monroe (Lena) Hochstetler of Belle Center, Ohio, Leroy (Malinda) Hochstetler of Bremen, Gerald (Ruth Ann) Hochstetler of Marion, Mich.; sisters Anna Mae Burkholder, and Linda (Raymond) Slabaugh, both of Nappanee, and Esther (Melvin) Hochstetler, Ava, Ill.

He was preceded in death by a son, Ernest Hochstetler, daughter Anna Mae Hochstetler, brothers Harley and David Lee Hochstetler, brother-in-law Alvin Burkholder, and sister-in-law, Mary Hochstetler.

Family and friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, and all day Wednesday, June 4, at the family residence, 305 Beech Rd., Nappanee. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 5, also at the family residence. Bishop John Troyer and the Home Ministry of the Old Order Amish Church will officiate. Burial will be in Borkholder Cemetery. Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 3, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hofer, Glennis Schrag, 82, of Freeman, Hutchinson Co., SD died August 30, 2014 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD from a massive stroke.

She was born May 24, 1932 at Freeman, SD to Ernest and Olga (Miller) Schrag. Ernest was born July 31, 1897 and died January 29, 1969. Olga was born February 28, 1900 and died February 13, 1941.

On February 4, 1951 at Dolton, Turner Co., SD she was married to Kenneth L. Hofer, who was born January 31, 1928 and died November 17, 2002.

Surviving are a son: Keith; daughters: Janeen Ogden; and Marci (Todd) Smith; a daughter-in-law: Joanne (Jim) Rumpler; seven grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren.

A son, Rocky, a son-in-law, Jerry Ogden, a brother, LeRoy Schrag, and a sister, Loraine Morgan preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held September 3, 2014 at Hutterthal Mennonite Church, Hutchinson, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Edie Tschetter, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hofer, LaVonne D., 72, Freeman, of Hutchinson Co., SD died March 23, 2014 at the same place from M. S. related causes.

She was born June 13, 1941 at Freeman, SD to David "D.S." and Matilda D. (Hofer) Hofer. D.S. was born September 28, 1898 and died March 11, 1981. Matilda was born October 27, 1905 and died June 30, 1995.

A brother, Merwin Hofer preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held March 27, 2014 at Hutterthal Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Edie Tschetter, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hofer, Sarah Mendel, 84, of Freeman, Hutchinson Co.,, SD, died April 13, 2014 at the same place.

She was born May 25, 1929 at Freeman, SD to Jacob H. and Sarah (Wollman) Mendel. Jacob was born August 22, 1892 and died _________. Sarah was born May 24, 1896 and died October 29, 1984

On June 4, 1950 at Bridgewater, McCook Co., SD she was married to LeRoy D. Hofer, who was born June 3, 1929 and survives.

Surviving are Sons: Carlos (Rosalind); Bruce (Monica); Stan (Jill), Daughter: Geraldine (Joseph) Palumbo, eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and a sister, Martha Walter.

Brothers: Noah and James; Sisters: Jacobina Mendel, Rachel Wiens & Wanda Hofer
preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held April 19, 2014 at Hutterthal Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Edie Tschetter, Freeman, SD
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hofstetter, Anna, 89, formerly of Kidron died July 9, 2014 at Shady Lawn Health Care in Dalton, OH. She was born near Kidron on December 29, 1924 to Simon and Sarah (Nussbaum) Hofstetter. She was a member of Kidron Mennonite Church.

She is survived by two sisters, Ida Hofstetter and Sylvia Gerig both of Dalton and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents two sisters, Leona and Elda and two brothers, Lester and Milton.
Funeral Service was July 11, 2014 at Kidron Mennonite Church with Pastor Carl Wiebe officiating. Burial will be at the Kidron Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Source: Spidell Funeral Home - Brewster: Mount Eaton Ohio
Submitted by Leon Hertzler

Holaway, Barbara J. Thut, 81, of Elkhart, Elkhart Co., IN died October 7, 2014 at the same place. She was born March 1, 1933 at West Liberty, Logan Co., OH to Ira and Dorothy (Yoder) Thut. On August 8, 1954 at West Liberty, OH she was married to LaMar Holaway, who was born December 25, 1932 and survives.

Surviving are children, Brian (Michele) Holaway; Brent (Kathy) Holaway; Bruce (Tonya) Holaway, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a brother, John (Nancy) Thut; and two sisters, Helen Detwiler; and Jocele Meyer.

Memorial services were held October 10, 2014 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN with burial in South Union Cemetery, Nappanee, Elkhart Co., IN.

Submitted by: Diana Hershberger, Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hollinger, Lena R. Smoker Lapp, 94, of New Holland, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Garden Spot Village. She was the wife of the late Earl Hollinger who died in 2003 and the late John B. Lapp who died in 1978.

She was employed for 16 years at Bird-In-Hand Family Inn and 13 years at the former SLC Garment Factory, Blue Ball. She loved camping, playing games, quilting, embroidery, and crocheting. She was a member of Christian Fellowship Church, New Holland and The Community Church at Garden Spot Village.

Born in Atglen, she was the daughter of the late Samuel B. and Salome (Stoltzfus) Smoker.

Surviving is a daughter-in-law, Linda (Hershey) Lapp, Gettysburg, a step-daughter Janet married to K. Richard Lefever, Millersville and a step-son Jeff married to June (Seigrist) Hollinger, Leola, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, four step-grandsons, four step-great grandchildren, three sisters: Miriam Brendle, Strasburg, Amanda Beiler, Lancaster and Reba Hershey, New Holland, and two brothers: Daniel Smoker, Atglen and Nevin married to Pat (Roberts) Smoker, Parkesburg.

In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a son, J. Linford Lapp, two sisters Elsie Wingard and Marie Yoder and four brothers: Lee Roy, Norman, Lloyd (Jim), and Marcus (Bud) Smoker.

Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Garden Spot Village Chapel with Chaplain Chet Yoder and Marian Harnish and Pastor Dave Horst officiating. Interment will be in Ridgeview Mennonite Cemetery. A viewing will be held in the chapel on Wednesday from 10 ? 11 a.m. Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorials may be made to the Garden Spot Village Benevolent Fund, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, PA 17557. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 6/2/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Honderich, Lois F.

May 6, 1912 - Jan. 1, 2014

GOSHEN - Lois Fern Honderich, 101, died early Wednesday morning, Jan. 1, 2014, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. She had been in declining health.

She was born May 6, 1912, in Goshen to Daniel and Ida (Zook) Honderich.

She is survived by nine nieces and nephews, Gretchen (CJ) Yoder, Nevin (Judy) Honderich, Martin (Carol) Honderich, Rachel (Lou) Wilcox and Ron (Rosemary) Gardner, all of Goshen, Ann (Mark) Beyers of Illinois, Norman (Mary J.) Yoder of Elkhart, Vicki (Norman) Lichti of Kansas, and Brenda (Scott) Smith of Milford; a niece by marriage, Karen Honderich; 21 great-nieces and nephews; and 30 great-great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Gladys Yoder and Evelyn Gardner; a brother, Glen Honderich; a nephew, David Honderich; a great-nephew; and a great-niece.

A member of Clinton Brick Mennonite Church, Lois helped on the family farm and in later years worked at Greencroft. The work of Lois' hands have blessed many over the years with quilting, baking, child care, writing Christmas checks and pitching in wherever an extra hand was needed, all given in a spirit of generosity and love.

Friends may call from 2 until the 3 p.m. funeral service Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, at Clinton Brick Mennonite Church, 62499 S.R. 13, Goshen. Burial will follow in Clinton Brick Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorial contributions may be given to Clinton Brick Mennonite Church or to a charity of the donor's choice.

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

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 3, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hooley, Marion M.
May 25, 1927 - Aug. 19, 2014

GOSHEN - Marion M. Hooley, 87, of Goshen, died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.

He was born May 25, 1927, in Middlebury to Menno and Dora (Mast) Hooley.

On Aug. 16, 1957, in Conneaut Lake, Pa., he married Marjorie K. Birky. She survives.

Survivors in addition to his wife are son Brad B. (Laura) Hooley and daughter Janet (Barry) Kercher, both of Goshen; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; and brother Lester (Eva) Hooley of Sun City, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Verna Slabaugh, and brother Walter Hooley.

Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St., Middlebury. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at the funeral home. Services will be conducted by Pastor Carl Horner and Marion's grandson, Brandon Kercher. Burial will be in Shore Cemetery in Shipshewana.

Memorials may be given to IU Health Goshen Home Care and Hospice or Wycliffe Bible Translators.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 21, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Hooley, Marion M., 87, of Goshen, IN died August 19, 2014 at the same place. He was born May 25, 1927 at Middlebury, IN to Menno and Dora (Mast) Hooley. On August 16, 1957 at Conneaut Lake, PA, he was married to Marjorie Birky, who survives.

Surviving are children, Brad (Laura) Hooley, Janet (Barry) Kercher, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a brother, Lester (Eva) Hooley, Sun City FL.

He was a dairy farmer well known for breeding excellent Holstein Cattle from Hoobirk family farm that have been sold both in the US and internationally. He was a currier for Culver Duck. Served 1-W service at Indianapolis General Hospital from 1950-1952.

Memorial services were held August 25, 2014 at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, IN with burial in Shore Cemetery, Shipshewana, IN.

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

Hooley, Walter Harold
Dec. 19, 1913 - April 28, 2014

GOSHEN - Walter Harold Hooley, beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 28, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen. He was 100 years old.

Walter was born in LaGrange County near Shipshewana on Dec. 19, 1913, to Menno S. and Dora (Mast) Hooley, and was the oldest of four children.

He graduated from Middlebury High School in 1931. At the age of 15 Walter accepted salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized at Forks Mennonite Church by D.D. Miller.

During World War II he served in Civilian Public Service.

He met his wife-to-be, Miriam (Kehr) Hooley, in Wooster, Ohio, where both were working at the time. They returned to Indiana together in late 1945 and were united in marriage on Dec. 22, 1946, at the home of her parents. Miriam passed away Aug. 5, 2012. They raised seven children and were married for 65 years.

Walter loved nature and farmed for most of his life. He then worked for Concord Community Schools on the custodial and maintenance staffs until retirement. He remained active and did volunteer work for causes and organizations such as Victim Offender Reconciliation, Meals on Wheels and Church Community Services. He was a long-time member of Sunnyside Mennonite Church.

Along with his wife, Miriam; a sister, Verna (Hooley) Slabaugh; son-in-law Brian (Debra) Yanko; and an infant grandson preceded Walter in death.

He is survived by two brothers, Lester (Eva) of Sun City Center, Fla., and Marion (Marjorie) of Goshen. Also surviving are his seven children, Lois (Alan) Hall of Mabelvale, Ark., John (Cindi) of Elkhart, Weldon of Elijay, Ga., Rose (Steve) Slusser of Elkhart, Dorcas of South Bend, Stan (LeLoni) of Wasilla, Alaska, and Debra (Brian) Yanko of Versailles, Ky.; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nephews, nieces and other relatives.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 2, at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home in Goshen. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Sunnyside Mennonite Church in Elkhart. Burial will follow in Yellow Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sunnyside Mennonite Church. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 30, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hoover, Aaron N., 86, of Leola, passed away after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at his home.

He was born in West Earl Township to the late Levi and Ellen (Newswanger) Hoover and was the husband of Esther N. (Hoover) Hoover.

He was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by 8 sons, Leon, husband of Lucy (Snyder) Hoover, John Aaron, husband of Elizabeth (Nolt) Hoover, Enos Hoover, Ivan Hoover, Paul, husband of Eva (Weaver) Hoover, Roy, husband of Martha (Weaver) Hoover, Amon, husband of Erma (Burkholder) Hoover, Norman, husband of Jennifer (Gehman) Hoover; 2 daughters, Emma Hoover, Ella, wife of Ivan Sauder; 61 grandchildren and 65 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Daniel, Joseph and Ivan Hoover; 2 sisters, Ada and Emma Hoover; and a sister-in-law, Martha Hoover.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 grandchild and 1 great-grandchild; 2 daughters-in-law, Mary and Anna Hoover; a brother, Martin Hoover; 3 sisters, Anna Mary Sauder, Katie Reiff, and Susanna Gehman.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2014, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the late residence, 363 Glenbrook Rd., Leola. Funeral services will take place on Monday, September 29, 2014, at 9:30 a.m., at the Conestoga Mennonite Church, N. Farmersville Rd., Ephrata, with Bishop Ammon Weaver officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers.

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

Intelligencer Journal - 9/26/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Hoover, Alta W. Zimmerman, 83, formerly of Culbertson Run Road, Coatesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Richland Christian Home, Richland, PA.

Born in Terre Hill, she was the daughter of the late Levi W. and Ella (Wise) Zimmerman. She married Allen S. Hoover on June 14, 1952.

She was an excellent homemaker and loving mother to three sons and two daughters.

Surviving in addition to her husband are three sons, Jerry A., married to Dorcas (Sharp) Hoover of Dover, OH, Jay P., married to Shirlene (Knepp) Hoover of Macon, MS, and Richard L., married to Martha (Kreider) Hoover of Narvon; two daughters, Sharon, married to David L. Weaver of Coatesville, and Bonita, married to Lamar Weaver of Denver; 25 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; a brother, Levi Zimmerman of Rehrersburg; and a sister, Irene Weaver of Bowmansville.

Preceding her in death is a great grandson, Adrian Hindal; two brothers, Paul and Raymond Zimmerman; and four sisters, Anna Mae (Willis) Martin, Martha (Rufus) Sensenig, Ella (John) Martin, and Esther (Rufus) Musser.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service at Blue Ball Mennonite Church, 401 Ewell Road, Blue Ball, PA on Tuesday, May 27, at 10 a.m. with the Bishop Ray Weaver, Carl Sensenig, Joel Martin, and Elmer Zimmerman officiating. There will be a public viewing at the Blue Ball Mennonite Church on Monday, May 26, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Alta's memory to Richland Christian Home, 211 South Race Street, Richland, PA 17087.

To send the family online condolences, visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

Intelligencer Journal - 5/24/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Hoover, David M., 57, of Bethel, PA, died Wednesday, February 26, 2014 in the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, PA. He was the husband of Ella W. Oberholtzer Hoover to whom he was married for 38 years. He was born in Earl Township, Lancaster County on June 1, 1956, a son of Vera Z. Martin Hoover of Manheim and the late Aaron H. Hoover. David was employed as a farmer and also drove bus for Ideal Coach Co. in Ephrata. He was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference.

Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are children, Esther Mae wife of Leon Burkholder of Withee, WI; Nancy wife of Ivan Weaver of Stetsonville, WI; Leon husband of Amy Hoover of Medford, WI; Leroy husband of Lorraine Hoover of Annville, PA; Marlene wife of Leon Weaver of Willard, WI; Elmer husband of Deborah Hoover of Bethel, PA; Paul husband of Ashley Hoover of Bethel, PA; Vera wife of Allen Leid of Kutztown, PA; Ivan Hoover of Bethel, PA; 31 grandchildren; brothers, Aaron husband of Anna Hoover of New Holland, PA; Daniel husband of Mary Hoover of Womelsdorf, PA; Amos husband of Martha Hoover of Manheim, PA; Edwin husband of Mary Hoover of Womelsdorf, PA; Irvin husband of Martha Hoover of Bethel, PA; Lloyd husband of Joyce Hoover of Myerstown, PA; sister, Mary wife of Nelson Weaver of Newville, PA.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Snyder, and granddaughter, Cheyenne Hoover.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 9:30 AM in the Bethel Mennonite Church, 231 School Road, Myerstown, PA. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing will be held on Sunday from 1 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the church. PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. is handling his arrangements

Intelligencer Journal - 2/28/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Hoover, Elias Martin

SELINSGROVE - Elias Martin Hoover, 57, of Selinsgrove, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, from injuries suffered in a farm tractor accident.

Elias was born Jan. 17, 1957, in Port Trevorton, a son of Titus Sr. and Fannie (Martin) Hoover, of Selinsgrove. On Oct. 16, 1975, he married the former Edna J. Peters, who survives. His passing breaks a marital union of 38 years.

He was educated at the Shady Grove Parochial School. Elias was engaged in produce farming all of his life.

He was a member of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and the National Rifle Association and formerly was involved with the Vegetable Growers Association.

He enjoyed hunting, NASCAR and American and Civil War history. The highlight of his life was spending time with his grandchildren teaching them to hunt and farm.

In addition to his wife and parents, Elias is survived by his five children and their families, Jeffrey Hoover and wife, Faye, and children, Reanna, Morgan, Troy and Ava, of Mifflintown, Sherry Horst and husband, Owen, and children, Samuel and Kayla, of Clarkrange, Tenn., Kenneth Hoover and wife, Samantha, of Middleburg, Rose Crider and husband, Greg, and children, Alaina, Graci and Logan, of Shippensburg, and Jay Paul Hoover and wife, Lauren, and son, Syler, of Port Trevorton; nine brothers and sisters and their spouses, Thomas and Anna Hoover, of Scottsville, Ky., Lois and Seth Byler, of Laurelton, Eva and Aron Peters, of Port Trevorton, Anna and Ken Wilkinson, of Port Trevorton, Miriam and Roger Weller, of Middleburg, Adam Hoover, Titus Jr. and Mary Hoover, James and Sharon Hoover and Lovina and Jonathan Hostetler, all of Port Trevorton; and many nieces and nephews.

Elias was preceded in death by a sister in infancy.

Friends and family are invited to the visitation from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Shade Mountain Mennonite Church, 134 Center Road, Mount Pleasant Mills, where the funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday with Pastor Mike Price officiating.

Burial will be in the Union Township Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Port Trevorton.

Gifts may be made in loving memory of Elias to the Port Trevorton Fire Company, P.O. Box 25, Port Trevorton, PA 17864.

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

Sunbury Daily Item - 7/31/2014
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Hoover, Erv S., 71, of Akron went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2014 after a brief battle with cancer. He was married 15 years on June 25, to Joyce A. Martin. Born on March 29, 1943 in Earl Township, he was the son of the late Franklin and Magdalena Z. (Sensenig) Hoover.

Erv was a member of the Ephrata Church of the Brethren for more than 40 years. He also attended Neffsville Mennonite Church for a number of years. Erv was the founder, owner and current president of the Akron Nursery. He was a member and past president of the Akron Lions Club, designing and assisting in the building of the gazebo at the Loyd H. Roland Memorial Park during his presidency. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Ephrata Blue Lodge #665 F.&A.M. and Lancaster Lodge of Perfection. Erv was a member of and past exalted ruler of the Ephrata Lodge B.P.O. Elks #1933. He was the past commodore of the Rajah Yacht Club. Erv enjoyed traveling and spending time at the mountains and the shore. He enjoyed restoring antique Oliver tractors and was an avid Harley rider.

In addition to his wife, Joyce, he is survived by his children, Tammy, wife of Kevin Campbell of Lancaster, Todd Everett, partner of Jack Yohn of Lancaster, Kelsey Martin of Lititz, and Amanda Martin of Akron. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Arlene K. Martin of New Holland and his beloved puppy, Isabelle. Erv is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Arlene Martin of Terre Hill, Franklin N., married to Esther (Garman) Hoover of New Holland, Mary Eberly of Blair County, and John Aaron, married to Anna (Zimmerman) Hoover of Denver.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, David S. Hoover (2013) and LeRoy S. Hoover (2013).

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 8, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Ephrata Church of the Brethren, 201 Crescent Ave., Ephrata. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 9, at 10 a.m., at the church with Pastor Rob Eshelman and Rev. Dr. Linford King officiating. The family will greet friends following the memorial service. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in Witness Park. Memorial contributions in Erv's memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or to Maple Farm Nursing Center, 604 Oak Street, Akron, PA 17501. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Intelligencer Journal - 7/7/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Hoover, Faith O., infant daughter of Joseph M. and Miriam H. (Oberholtzer) Hoover, of East Earl, died Monday, August 25, 2014 at her home.

Surviving in addition to her parents are maternal grandparents, Leon and Elaine (Horst) Oberholtzer of Lebanon; paternal grandparents, James and Ruth (Martin) Hoover of Lebanon; maternal great grandparents, Lewis and Laura (Wise) Horst of Lebanon, and Lloyd and Esther (Musser) Oberholtzer of Richland; and paternal great grandmothers, Anna Mary (Huber) Martin of East Earl, and Margaret (Martin) Hoover of Stevens.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 27, at 10 a.m. at the Bowmansville Mennonite Cemetery with the Bishop Leon Zimmerman and Marlin Lauver officiating. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

Intelligencer Journal - 8/27/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Hoover, Fannie Z. Martin

PORT TREVORTON - Fannie Z. Hoover, 88, went home to be with her Lord on Friday afternoon, Dec. 5, 2014, at the SUN Home Hospice Care Center, Sunbury.

She was born on Aug. 2, 1926, in New Holland, Pa., a daughter of the late Weaver and Mary (Zimmerman) Martin. On Dec. 22, 1946, she married Titus B. Hoover, who survives.

Fannie was a wonderful example for her children, which included four sons and five daughters-in-law, Thomas and Anna Hoover, of Scottsville, Ken., Adam and Vera Hoover, Titus Jr. and Mary Hoover, and James and Sharon Hoover, all of Port Trevorton, and Edna Hoover, of Selinsgrove; four daughters and four sons-in-law, Lois Byler, of Mifflinburg, Anna and Ken Wilkinson, of Port Trevorton, Miriam and Roger Weller, of Middleburg, Lovina and John Hostetler, of Port Trevorton, and Aron Peters, of Port Trevorton; 35 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lloyd Martin, of Bainbridge, Ohio and Paul Martin, of Ephrata; and one sister, Anna Wenger, of Liverpool.

She was preceded in death by one son, Elias Hoover; two daughters, Eva Peters and one in infancy; one granddaughter, Jonnie Marie Hostetler; one son-in-law, Seth Byler; three brothers, Allen, Elam and Irvin Martin; and four sisters, Alice Weaver, Edna Brubaker, Elva Stauffer and Eva Brubaker.

A viewing will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday and from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at 166 Buttercup Road (formerly Silver Creek Road), Union Township. The funeral will be private.

Burial will be in the Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, Union Township, Snyder County.

In keeping with family tradition, please omit flowers. Contributions to honor Fannie's memory may be made to the SUN Home Hospice Care Center, 61 Duke St. P.O. Box 232, Northumberland, PA 17857.

Sunbury Daily Item - 12/7/2014
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Hoover, Harvey Z., 86, of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at home.

He was born in West Earl Township to the late Daniel and Anna (Zimmerman) Hoover and was the husband of the late Eva H. (Nolt) Hoover who passed away in 2008.

Harvey was a member and Deacon of the Conestoga Old Order Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

He is survived by 6 sons, Ira N., husband of Atta (Leid) Hoover of Himrod, NY, Floyd N., husband of Ada Mae (Rissler) Hoover of Penn Yan, NY, Elvin N., husband of Ella Mae (Zimmerman) Hoover of Ephrata, Adam N., husband of Elva (Fox) Hoover of Penn Yan, NY, Mervin N., husband of Lucy (Sensenig) Hoover of Ephrata, Vernon N., husband of Verna (Zimmerman) Hoover of Ephrata; 2 daughters, Amanda N. Hoover of Ephrata, Marian N. Hoover of Ephrata; 41 grandchildren and 76 great-grandchildren; a sister, Annie Weaver of Orrstown.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by 2 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Frank, Amos and Ivan Hoover; 2 sisters, Frances Martin and Lizzie Stover.

A viewing will be held on Monday, September 29, 2014, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the late residence, 1725 Diamond St., Ephrata. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, September 30, at 8:30 a.m., with further services at 9:00 a.m., from the Conestoga Mennonite Church, N. Farmersville Rd., West Earl Township. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers.

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

Intelligencer Journal - 9/26/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Hoover, John W., age 93, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday (October 29, 2014) at his home in Leitchfield, KY.

He was born on December 23, 1920 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, the son of the late Daniel and Susanna Weaver Hoover.

He was a farmer and a member of the Clearfield Mennonite Church.

He is survived by his children, Elva Martin (Luke), Harvey Hoover (Edna), Mabel Hoover, with whom he resided, and her husband Daniel, Ervin Hoover, Rachel Starr, Laura Hoover (Harry), Annetta Hoover (Daniel), Aaron Hoover (Martha), Mark Hoover (Nancy), all of Leitchfield, Allen Hoover (Frances) of Westview, KY, Kathryn Martin (Andrew) of Trenton, KY, Florence Hoover (Phares) and Alma Lied (Wilmer), both of Denver, PA; three sisters, Martha Groff, Alta Rhodes of Ephrata, PA, Anna Hoover of New Holland, PA; a brother, Ivan Hoover (Lydia) of Trenton, KY; and a sister-in-law, Lizzie Hoover. He is also survived by 93 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren.

Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Anna Zimmerman Hoover, who died in 1994, 3 sisters, 5 brothers, 1 infant sister, 2 infant brothers, and 3 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, (November 1, 2014) at the Clearfield Mennonite Church in Leitchfield with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Visiting Hours will be Friday, October 31, 2014 at his residence, 6719 Brandenburg Rd., Leitchfield, KY 42754, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield is in charge of arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 10/30/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Hoover, Martha M., 40, of Leola, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2014, at her residence.

She was born in Ephrata to Norman and Esther E. (Martin) Hoover of Leola.

Martha attended Groffdale Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference).

In addition to her parents, she is survived by 6 brothers, Nelson M., husband of Susan (Leid) Hoover of Shippensburg, Aaron M., husband of Marian (Shirk) Hoover of Charles City, IA, Walter M. Hoover at home, Stevie M. Hoover at home, Norman M., husband of Dorcas (Nolt) Hoover of Leola, Elmer M. Hoover of Leola; 2 sisters, Alice M., wife of Mervin Zimmerman of Owen, WI and Esther M. Hoover of Leola.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 23, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the late residence, 116 Locust St., Leola. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 24, at 8:45 a.m., at the late residence, with further services at 9:30 a.m., at the Groffdale Old Order Mennonite Church, Leola. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers.

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

Intelligencer Journal - 10/22/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Hoover, Nathan Zimmerman

Seneca Falls - Nathan Zimmerman Hoover, 28, of Seybolt Road, Town of Fayette, NY, died, unexpectedly, Saturday (July 26, 2014) as a result of injuries suffered in a farm accident in the Town of Covert.

Family and friends may call at the Finger Lakes Fellowship Center, Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY on Thursday (July 31) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday (August 1) at 9:30 a.m. at Fayette Mennonite Church, Yellow Tavern Road, Town of Fayette, NY. Burial will be in Fayette Mennonite Cemetery, Yellow Tavern Road, Town of Fayette, NY.

The family requests the omission of flowers.

Nathan was born in Cayuga, NY, on November 19, 1985, the son of Ellen Zimmerman Hoover and the late David Hoover. Nathan was a member of Fayette Mennonite Church, Town of Fayette, NY. He was a self-employed custom farmer, working throughout Seneca County.

He is survived by: his wife, Regina Horst Hoover of Seneca Falls, whom he married on March 16, 2013; his daughter Jessica Hoover at home; his mother Ellen Zimmerman Hoover of Waterloo, NY; two brothers, John (Audrey) Hoover of Waterloo, NY, Samuel (Delores) Hoover of North Rose, NY; two sisters, Martha & Lorraine Hoover of Waterloo, NY; his maternal grandmother Martha Zimmerman of Ephrata, Penn.; his paternal grandmother Margaret Hoover of Stevens, Penn.; his mother & father-in-law Glenn & Ruth Ann Horst of Port Byron, NY; four brothers-in-law, Glenn Matthew, Joseph Dale, Timothy & Leon Michael Horst; seven sisters-in-law, Colleen, Rozelle, Ruth Anna, Sarah, Grace Elaine, Dorcas, & Rhonda Horst; several aunts, uncles, nephews, & cousins.

Nathan was predeceased by his father, David M. Hoover, who died July 19, 1991, & his brother, Paul Z. Hoover, who died July 2, 2007.

Arrangements are under the direction of Doran Funeral Home, Seneca Falls, NY.

Doran Funeral Home, Seneca Falls, NY
Published in Finger Lakes Times
from July 29 to July 31, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hoover, Shannon Z.

MILLMONT - Shannon Z. Hoover, the daughter of John F. Hoover Jr. and Linda Z. Hoover, of 854 Weikert Road, Millmont, was born silently at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2014, in Mifflinburg.

Surviving is one brother, Randall Z. Hoover; paternal grandparents, John H. and Verna Hoover, of Millmont; and maternal grandparents, Amos and Susie Zimmerman, of Mifflinburg.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in Mountain View Mennonite Church Cemetery, Millmont, with Jonathan S. Martin, officiating. Arrangements are under the care of the Dominick T. Adamo Funeral Home, 247 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg.

Sunbury Daily Item - 5/12/2014
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Horning, Marvin W., 74, of East Earl, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 after a brief illness at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy.

Born in Goodville, he was the son of the late Levi and Lizzie (Weber) Horning. He would have been married 54 years on Feb. 20 to Mary Jane (Bowman) Horning.

Marvin retired in 2000 after many years as a plumber for Weaver and Witwer in Blue Ball and later for Haller Enterprise in Lititz.

He was a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church and enjoyed woodworking along with spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Huntingdon County and drinking coffee with his friends at Town Hall Restaurant in Blue Ball.

Surviving in addition to his wife are five children, Jeanette, married to Rick Klumpp of Narvon, John, married to Joanna (Gehman) Horning of Denver, Darla Horning at home, Steve, married to Cheryl (Martin) Horning of Ephrata, and Lisa, married to Jason Heft of Denver; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a brother, Eugene W., married to Edie (Wanner) Horning of Narvon.

Preceding him in death is a sister, Pearl W. Horning; and his step mother, Anna (Horst) Horning.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 13 at 10 a.m. at Martindale Mennonite Church, 171 Hurst Road, Ephrata with the Bishop Nelson Bowman and Ministers David Sensenig, Eugene Weaver, and Marty Hostetter officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Sunday, Jan. 12 from 6-8 p.m. and on Monday from 9-10 a.m. at the Church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland, PA.

Intelligencer Journal - 1/10/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Horning, Philip M., 65, of Lancaster Co., PA died Saturday, July 12, 2014. He was born 1949 in Fleetwood, Berks Co., PA to Alvin B. and Sarah (Martin) Horning.

He was the husband of Melissa (Gill) Horning, the father of Ashley (Horning) Palmer, Thomas Horning, and Andrew Horning, and grandfather of Evangeline Palmer and Abigail Horning. He also is survived by siblings Florence (Horning) Stoltzfus, Atglen; Helen (Horning) Lehman, Lancaster; Doris (Horning) Stoltzfus, Lititz; Alvin B. Horning, Jr., Morgantown; Janet (Horning) Hartzler, Manheim; Eileen (Horning) Byler, Akron; and half-sister Eleanor (Snyder) Kauffman, Columbia.

Philip was predeceased by brothers Elton, Leonard, and Kenneth Horning, and half-siblings Melvin and Mildred (Mast) Horning.

A memorial service was July 20, 2014 at Bowmansville Mennonite Church

Source: Groff-High-Eckenroth Funeral Home
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler

Horning, Verna H. Hoover, 87, of Myerstown, PA, entered into rest on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the home of her daughter, Lena Mae & Elton Eby of Terre Hill, PA. She was the wife of the late Paul B. Horning, who died on January 17, 1975 and she married on December 16, 1948. She was born on February 20, 1927 in West Earl Township, Groffdale area, Lancaster County, a daughter of the late Ammon and Katie (Heller) Hoover. Verna was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference and a long time employee of Horning?s Market of Myerstown.

Surviving are two daughters, Martha and Willis Martin, Pine Grove; Lena Mae and Elton Eby, Terre Hill; nine sons, Wilmer and Anna Mary Horning, Port Byron, NY; Luke and Lena Mae Horning, Rutledge, MO; Joseph and Mabel Horning, Myerstown; Robert and Ruth Ann Horning, Cato, NY; Carl and Ruth Horning, Cato, NY; Raymond and Sylvia Horning, Lebanon; James and Ruth Horning, Port Byron, NY; Elvin and Jean Horning, Myerstown; Titus and Joyce Horning, Ickesburg. Also surviving are sister, Sarah widow of Amos Weaver, Newville; and brother, Ammon Hoover, Manheim; 85 grandchildren; 230 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by sister, Kathryn wife of Lloyd Wenger; brothers, Ivan Hoover and Titus Hoover; a stillborn son, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 9:30 AM in the Fairview Mennonite Church, 111 Elco Drive, Myerstown, PA. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing on Wednesday from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM in the Fairview Mennonite Reception Center, 141 Jackson Road, Lebanon, PA. Please omit flowers. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. is handling her arrangements.

Intelligencer Journal - 5/5/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Horst, Ammon K., 79, of Ephrata, formerly of Terre Hill, died Monday, May 26, 2014 after a brief illness at the Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in West Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Harry H. and Fannie (Kauffman) Horst. He was married 55 years on November 1 to Louella M. (Weaver) Horst.

Ammon retired in 1999 as a truck driver for Brubacher Excavating and formerly worked for Terre Hill Silo Company.

He was a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, singing with the Horsts, all games, puzzles, going to the mountains, yard work, and flowers.

Surviving in addition to his wife are six children, Clifford L. Horst of Ephrata, JoAnn H., married to Charles S. Risser of Lititz, Glenda M., married to Mervin Martin of Mohnton, Linda L., married to Rodney Greene of Lancaster, Darwin L., married to Bonita (Martin) Horst of Terre Hill, and Timothy D., married to Deborah (Lowe) Horst of Myerstown; 20 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; two brothers, Mervin W., married to Anna (Zimmerman) Horst of Richland, and Ivan K., married to Mabel (Martin) Horst of Ephrata; and three sisters, Alma, married to Ivan Martin of Millersburg, Norma, married to Harold Martin of Lititz, and Florence, married to Allen Nolt of New Holland; and a sister-in-law, Alice (Eberly) Horst of Ephrata.

Preceding him in death is a brother, Paul Horst.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 2, at 10 a.m. at the Martindale Mennonite Church, 171 Hurst Road, Ephrata with the Reverends Dave Sensenig, Eugene Weaver, and Daryl Weaver officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Sunday from 5-8 p.m. and on Monday from 9-10 a.m. at the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Olive Branch Mennonite Mission, 87 Mountain Road, Denver, PA 17517. To send the family online condolences, visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

Intelligencer Journal - 5/27/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

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Horst, Ammon K., 79, of Ephrata, PA formerly of Terre Hill, PA died May 26, 2014 after a brief illness at the Ephrata Community Hospital. He was born 1934 in West Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Harry H. and Fannie (Kauffman) Horst. He was married 55 years on November 1 to Louella M. (Weaver) Horst. He was a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church Epharta, PA.

Preceding him in death is a brother, Paul Horst.

Funeral services were June 2, 2014 at the Martindale Mennonite Church, Ephrata, PA with the Reverends Dave Sensenig, Eugene Weaver, and Daryl Weaver officiating. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery.

Source: Eckenroth Home for Funeral, Terre Hill
By: Leon Hertzler

Horst, Florence Z., 57, of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 in the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center due to injuries sustained in a bicycle accident. Born Monday, May 6, 1957 in East Earl, PA, she was a daughter of the late Henry S. and Edna W. Zimmerman Horst. Her funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, August 11, 2014 at the Meadow View Mennonite Church, Hair Road, Newville, PA 17241, with Bishop Isaac H. Weaver officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. A viewing will be held Sunday, from 2:00 until 4:00 and 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the family home at 111 Mountain View Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257.

Intelligencer Journal - 8/9/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Horst, Hannah Bauman, 70, a resident of Dayton, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 at her home. Miss Horst was born on January 8, 1944, in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and was the daughter of the late John Reist and Lydian Weber Bauman Horst.

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

Surviving are two brothers, Menno Horst and wife, Lorene, of Mays Lick, Ky., Paul Horst and wife, Sarah, of Dayton; and a sister, Nancy H. Horst and husband, John, of Dayton; also numerous nephews and nieces, great-nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Leah B. Horst.

The ministers of the church will conduct a funeral service on Monday, Feb.10, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church. The body will be taken to her home, 2000 Morris Pottery Road, Dayton, where you may call at any time. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Daily News Record - 2/8/2014
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Horst, James Daniel, 60, a resident of 6170 Rushville Road, Dayton, died on Dec. 19, 2014, at his home.

Mr. Horst was born on March 31, 1954, in Rockingham County and was a son of the late Paul David and Anna Evangeline (Rohrer) Horst and stepmother, Emma Lahman Horst. He was a farmer and a member of the Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church.

Surviving are two brothers, John W. Horst and wife, Nancy, and Lloyd R. Horst of Dayton; three sisters, Miriam S. Horst and Mary Alice Horst of Dayton, and Lois E. Martin and husband, Roy, of Harrisonburg. Also surviving are a half brother, Adin E. Horst and wife, Anna, of Dayton.

The ministers of the church will conduct a funeral service Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the home where friends may call until 7:30 Saturday and Sunday evening. Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home.

Daily News Record - 12/20/2014
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Horst, Mary Ann, 83 of Elmira, Ontario died July 30, 2014 at Martin's Rest Home. She was born July 12, 1931 to Eli and Malinda (Sittler) Horst. She was a long-time resident of K-W and was a member of First Mennonite Church in Kitchener. More recently she moved to Elmira and joined the Elmira Mennonite Church

Mary Ann will be fondly remembered by nieces and nephews living throughout Southern Ontario and Western Canada.

She was predeaced by her parents and all her brothers and sisters, Ismael, David (Perseda), Urias, Susanna, Salinda (Gordon Ariss), Sarah, Noah (Evelyn), and Eli (Helen).

The funeral service was August 5, 2014 in the chapel of the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. Interment was in First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, prior to the funeral service.

Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. Ontario
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Horst, Ruth Brunk Martin
May 5, 1922 - Sept. 24, 2014

ELKHART - Ruth B. Horst, 92, passed away in her home Wednesday, Sept. 24, surrounded by family.

She was born May 5, 1922, in Denbigh (Newport News), Va., to Henry and Nora (Kraus) Brunk. She was one of eight children - four girls and then four boys.

On Oct. 20, 1945, she married Elton Martin of Harrisonburg, Va. After only four months of marriage, he was killed in a tragic auto accident that also left Ruth critically injured and with a long recovery.

On May 5, 1951, Ruth married Ray E. Horst of Akron, Pa., who preceded her in death July 20, 2013.

She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Heydon of Elkhart, with children Robert and Amber; son Ray Edward (Barb) Horst of Oakland, Calif., with children Lauren, Matthew and Nathan; and foster daughter Jean (David) Luadzers of Jefferson City, Mo., with children Mark Owen, Melissa Johnson and Erin Golden. Also surviving are her brothers, Nelson (Ruth) Brunk, Henry (Edna) Brunk and Joseph (Mary Louise) Brunk, all of Harrisonburg.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Esther (Norman) Loux, Ellen (Earl) Griffin and Alma (Leonard) Baer, and brother Perry (Fern) Brunk.

Ruth spent her early years, which coincided with the Great Depression, growing up in and around Washington, D.C. She had many interesting stories that related to growing up in a large family in that time and place. When she was in her teens, the family moved to Harrisonburg, where Ruth graduated from Eastern Mennonite High School and attended college for a short time. In her later years, Harrisonburg, with its beautiful mountains and family connections, was the area she longed to return to.

In 1954, Ray took a job at Mennonite Board of Missions (now Mission Network) and they moved to Elkhart. At that time they became members of Prairie Street Mennonite Church, where they remained very active through the rest of their lives.

Ray's job required him to travel a lot. Ruth was always a full partner in Ray's work; her role and calling was to maintain a strong and well-functioning home base and family. She was a loving mother, a superb organizer, excellent financial manager, had great problem-solving and engineering abilities, and loved nature and natural beauty, especially flowers and birds. When she had free time she enjoyed doing counted cross stitch and other crafts.

Ruth loved to travel and meet new people and she often accompanied Ray on his travels. During her life she traveled to Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and 49 of the 50 U.S. states (all except Arkansas, for some reason).

Ruth had a genuine interest in people. She didn't hesitate to talk with all sorts of strangers, sometimes to her children's embarrassment. Her love and generosity did not limit itself to her family, but extended to all she came in contact with.

Visitation will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at Prairie Street Mennonite Church, with burial and a time of sharing to follow.

Memorial contributions may be given to Mennonite Central Committee. Online condolences may be sent at www.hartzlergutermuthinman.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 28, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hossler, Paul E., 81 years old, died January 30, 2014. He was born July 15, 1932 in West Donegal Twp., near Elizabethtown, PA to Witmer W. and Esther May Ebersole Hossler. He married Martha Hege in 1955 and they were married for 58 years, 11 months

He grew up attending Elizabethtown Mennonite Church until moving to Lancaster after marriage. He attended East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church Lancaster, PA where he served on the property commission, as a youth leader, and song leader over the years.

Survived by his wife Martha and son, Loren D. married to Audrey King Hossler and one daughter, Kendra Hossler Goodman. He had two grandchildren, Kyle Hossler and Kelly Hossler, of whom he was very proud. Also surviving is a sister, Ruth Hossler Martin.

A memorial service was February 8, 2014 at the East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church Lancaster, PA with a private interment in Good's Mennonite Cemetery, Elizabethtown. PA

Source: Furman Home for Funerals Leola, PA
By: Leon Hertzler

Hostetler, Betty J., age 80 of Bloomington, Illinois died Jan. 15, 2014 at BroMenn Medical Center in Bloomington. She was born March 22, 1933 in Shelbyville, Illinois to Ira and Velma (Ulrich) Hostetler. She was a member of Linn Mennonite Church in Roanoke, IL.

Surviving is her good friend Jean Lyle with whom she made her home, two sisters, Lela Stewart and Emma Hostetler both of Roanoke, IL. three brothers Roy (Ruth) Hostetler of Roanoke, Ray (Joanne) Hostetler of Eureka and Ken Hostetler of Indianapolis, IN. Also surviving is her sister-in-law Arzelea Hostetler of Albany, OR. and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Two brothers, Milton and Lawrence Hostetler, one nephew John Stewart, two great nephews Jeremy Hostetler and Howard Kennell preceded her in death.

Funeral service was Jan. 20, 2014 at Linn Mennonite Church in Roanoke, IL with Steve Ulrich officiating. Burial was in Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery.

Mason Funeral Homes Metamora, IL
By: Leon Hertzler

Hostetler, Crist L.
Feb. 17, 1952 - Jan. 18, 2014

LAGRANGE - Crist L. Hostetler, 61, of LaGrange, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, in his residence after a battle with cancer.

He was born Feb. 17, 1952, in LaGrange to Levi and Edna (Hochstetler) Hostetler.

Survivors include his mother in Wolcottville; three brothers, John L. (Sheila) Hostetler and Jerry L. (Debbie) Hostetler, both of Colon, Mich., and Freeman L. (Nancy) Hostetler of LaGrange; four sisters, Ruby (LeVerne) Yoder of Wolcottville, Esther (Jerry) Miller of Topeka, Rosie L. Hostetler of LaGrange and Arlene (LaVern) Miller of Middlebury; 13 nephews; nine nieces; 23 great-nephews; and 19 great-nieces.

He was preceded in death by his father. He worked at Jayco for more than 25 years. He loved to fish and attended Emma Mennonite Church.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, at Emma Mennonite Church, 1900 S. 600 W., Topeka.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, also at the church.

Memorials may be given to American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent at millerstewartfuneralhome.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Jan. 19, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hostetler, Eldon E.
(November 9, 1926 - October 12, 2014)

In Loving Memory Of Eldon E. Hostetler

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, October 16, at Bellwood Mennonite Church, Milford, with Pastor Dave Miller officiating. A private family burial will be held prior to services at Blue Mound Cemetery. In lieu of visitation, the family will remain in the fellowship hall after the luncheon from 2-4 pm for those who would like to have an opportunity to visit with the family. Memorials have been established to the MCC Meat Canning Project or to the People's City Mission.

Eldon Eugene Hostetler was born November 9, 1926, on a farm near Beaver Crossing, Nebraska to Elbert and Clara (Burkey) Hostetler, the second of six children, and passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 87 years, 11 months and 1 day.

He was educated in the District 80 Country School near Beaver Crossing. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Master and was baptized as a member of the West Fairview Mennonite Church in 1937. In 1957, Eldon and Eileen became charter members of Bellwood Mennonite Church, where he served in many capacities, including Board of Elders, Sunday School Superintendent, teacher, and boys club leader.

On August 15, 1948, he was united in marriage to Eileen Ehrman at Roseland, Nebraska. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1998 and were married 66 years at the time of his death. Three children, Bonnie, Roger and Marcia were born. In 1948, Eldon and Eileen began their farming career on the old Hostetler home place, which was purchased by his grandfather in 1903. Eldon and Eileen lived on the same farm that has been farmed by 4 generations, transitioning into now 5 generations. In 1990, they moved into Milford where he resided until his passing.

Eldon first served in the Mennonite Volunteer Service in 1946-47, serving in maintenance at M.C.C. Headquarters in Akron, Pennsylvania. An avid supporter of Mennonite Disaster Service, MCC Meat Canning and the Et Cetera Store, Eldon helped people however he could. From 1980 to 1990, Eldon and Eileen spent the winter months in Winter Voluntary Service, sponsored by the Mennonite Board of Missions, serving in Macon, Mississippi, Indianapolis, Indiana, Tucson, Arizona, Columbia, South America, and in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Eldon performed carpentry and home repair in many of these poverty stricken areas. For two years, he served one day a week in repair and remodeling work at the People's City Mission in Lincoln. After retiring, Eldon spent much time researching and writing on subjects such as church and Milford history. He was the founder and President of the Nebraska "Old Mennonite" Historical Society and editor of the Nebraska Mennonite Historical Newsletter. He was a lifetime member of the Seward County Historical Society, a member of the Seward County Genealogical Society, the Nebraska State Historical Society, the Mennonite Historical Society and was a member and writer for the Jacob Hochstetler Family Association Newsletter. Eldon was an author of many books and publications, including, "A Good Place To Be From", "Pioneer Farmers In Faithful Evangelism", "The Bellwood Story", books on Milford history include, "The Way It Was" and "Early Milford People Stories" and his final two books, "What You Always Wanted To Know About Milford History", and "A Good Place To Be From - The Milford Mennonite Story", which were completed shortly before his death. Eldon spent his later years writing a weekly column for the Milford Times Newspaper. He truly enjoyed spending hours and days helping people seeking genealogy and other information about their past family histories.

Eldon is survived by his wife, Eileen, Milford, children and spouses, Bonnie Hostetler, Omaha, Roger and Holly Hostetler, Milford, Marcia and Rex Van Andel, also of Milford, five grandchildren, Chris and Jessica Hostetler, Overland Park, KS, Michael and Krista Hostetler, Beaver Crossing, Jill and Chad Drake, Lincoln, Corey and Valerie Hostetler, Fairfield, CA, Doug and Christie Van Andel, Lincoln, five great-grandchildren, sisters and brothers-in-law, Wilma Phelps, Hesston, KS, Margie Swartzendruber, also of Hesston, Vada and Gene Clemens, Elizabethtown, PA, Robin Reed, Wales, WI, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Helen and Harold Hilger, Hastings, Eleanor Ehrman, Roseland, NE, Paul DeVoe, several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Eldon was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Edith Reed and Leila DeVoe, brothers-in-law, Richard Ehrman, Bob Phelps, Wayne Swartzendruber.

Lauber-Moore Funeral Homes, Milford, NE
Submitted by: Larry Beckler

Hostetler, James Clifford, 82, died in a Richmond hospital on Aug. 15, 2014. Born in Louisville, Ohio to Oscar Bryan and Della (Schmucker) Hostetler on Nov. 18, 1931.

He was a resident of Richmond, Va. for more than 50 years. He graduated from Louisville High School in 1949. After graduation from Goshen College in 1953, he taught at Uniontown High School. In 1954, he was employed by Child Fund International (formerly Christian Children's Fund) and served as their representative in Seoul, Korea for the next 13 years. He retired after 40 years from that organization.

After retirement he gave most of his time to the genealogy of Amish Mennonite families and at his death, had compiled a database of 500,000 descendants of immigrant progenitors.

He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary K. Mann and Mrs. Lela F. Russell and her husband, Douglas, both of Carmel, Ind.; a close friend, Demetrio Jaime Corte, of Richmond; a niece and three nephews.

A memorial service will be held at Second Presbyterian Church, 5 N. 5th St., Richmond, Va. on Friday, Aug. 22, 2014 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of choice.

Published in The Canton Repository on Aug. 19, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hostetler, June L. Van Zuilen, 84, of Middlebury, IN died June 12, 2014 at Elkhart IN from complications of surgery earlier in the day. She was born June 15, 1929 at Chicago IL to Henry and Emily (Brauneis) Van Zuilen. On March 3, 1951 at Middlebury, IN she was married to Frank Hostetler, who survives.

Surviving are children, Jeanne Hostetler, Jennifer (Thomas) Mottier, Monte (Laura) Hostetler, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild and two sisters, Dorothy Herring, and Darlene DePue.

A brother, Don Van Zuilen preceded her in death.

June earned her bachelor's degree in orthopedics From Northeastern Illinois University in 1978. She worked as a nurse in a local elementary school and several different Universities and doctors offices.

Memorial services were held June 17, 2014 at Shore Mennonite Church, Shipshewana, IN with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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

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Hostetler, June L. Van Zuilen
June 15, 1929 - June 12, 2014

MIDDLEBURY - June L. Hostetler, 84, of Middlebury, died at 6:39 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Elkhart General Hospital, from complications from surgery earlier in the day.

She was born June 15, 1929, in Chicago to Henry and Emily (Brauneis) Van Zuilen.

On March 3, 1951, in Middlebury, she married Frank Hostetler. He survives.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, are two daughters, Jeanne Hostetler of Middlebury and Jennifer (Thomas) Mottier of Aurora, Ill.; a son, Monte (Laura) Hostetler of Waldorf, Md.; grandchildren Tom, Michael, Kathleen and Heather; a great-grandson, Eli; and two sisters, Dorothy Herring of Goshen and Darlene (Leland) DePue of Middlebury.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Don Van Zuilen.

June earned a bachelor's degree in orthopaedics from Northeastern Illinois University in 1978. She was a school nurse at Shipshe-Scott School from 1963-1965 and worked at the student health centers of Indiana University Bloomington, Western Illinois University, North Texas State University and Northwestern University from May 1965-1973. June was then employed in doctor's offices for 22 years.

She enjoyed camping, travel and reading. She had been a summer camp nurse at Epworth Forest Summer Church Camp at Lake Webster for three years.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 16, at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St., Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at Shore Mennonite Church. Services will be conducted by Pastor Carl Horner. Burial will be in Shore Cemetery, Shipshewana.

Memorials may be given to Rainbow Years Learning Center. Online condolences may be sent at millerstewartfuneralhome.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 14, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hostetler, Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Hertzler
July 20, 1925-January 31, 2014

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Hostetler, 88, longtime resident of College Station and recent transplant to Bryan, passed away just as she would have wished, in her home, on Friday, January 31, 2014. Ever the educator, Beth chose to donate her body to the Texas A&M University College of Medicine.

Born on July 20, 1925, in Goshen, IN, Beth was the daughter of the late Silas and Anna Rose (Weaver) Hertzler. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Robert L. Hostetler and a younger brother, Paul Hertzler. Beth is survived by her brother, John Hertzler and two sisters, Charlotte Croyle and Joanne DeVilbiss. She was extremely proud of her son, Greg Hostetler, her daughter, Renee Hostetler, their spouses, Catherine LeDuc Hostetler and Mark Huibregtse, and her beloved only grandchild, Lydia Huibregtse.

Beth graduated from Goshen High School in 1943 and received a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Goshen College in 1947. Her teaching career also started in Goshen. She taught Kindergarten there for two years before traveling to Europe as a relief worker for the Mennonite Central Committee from 1949-1951.

Beth then had a long teaching career spanning the years 1951-1990 (with a 1954 Master of Arts in Education degree from Ball State thrown in for good measure). She taught first grade in College Station at both the College Hills Elementary and South Knoll Schools. She became a frequently requested teacher, known for her kindness, creativity, respect and genuine love for her students.

Beth's Christian faith was very important to her. She grew up Mennonite, but became an Episcopalian in later life. She loved attending St. Thomas Episcopal Church and singing in the choir. The last two vows of the Episcopal baptismal covenant are "Will you seek to serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?" and "Will you strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being?". Beth was loved by those whose lives she touched because she truly lived those vows.

Following Beth's wishes, there will be no funeral. A brief time of music and sharing stories was held at Arbor Oaks, her last place of residence. Her children hope you will share memories and tributes to Beth at www.hillierfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Beth to Hospice Brazos Valley www.hospicebrazosvalley.org, 502 W. 26th Street, Bryan, TX 77803 and/or Methodist Retirement Communities www.mrcaff.org, c/o Donna Williams, 2505 Villa Maria Road, Bryan, TX 77802.

Hillier Funeral, Cremation
& Bereavement Specialists
Bryan, TX
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hostetler, Mervin J., 92, of Harrisonburg, died Nov. 3, 2014, at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community.

Mr. Hostetler, the son of the late Aaron J. and Catherine (Katie Schmucker) Hostetler, was born Nov. 3, 1922, in Louisville, Ohio.

He graduated from Goshen College, Goshen, Ind., The Ohio State University and Rochester Institute of Technology. Mr. Hostetler was a mechanical engineer in industry for 17 years and associate professor of engineering at Penn State Altoona for 20 years.

On July 9, 1948, he was married to Fern Yoder of Johnstown, Pa., who survives.

He was president of the Johnstown, Pa., chapter, American Society of Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Engineers. A registered professional engineer in Pennsylvania, he was president of the Blair County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers and a state director.

During WWII, he chose Civilian Public Service in public health in Florida and mental health in Harrisburg State Hospital, Harrisburg, Pa.

Mr. Hostetler was an ordained deacon in the Mennonite church and for many years was very active in the ministries of Allegheny Mennonite Conference. Since retirement in Harrisonburg in 1987, he has been a member of Park View Mennonite Church. He was an active volunteer, including five years in the business office of Eastern Mennonite University, 12 years in the Rockingham Male Chorus and various positions at VMRC.

He is survived by a brother, Cletus, of Harrisonburg, and 20 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister and brother, Bernice Stutzman and Vincent, both of Louisville, Ohio.

A memorial service will be held at Park View Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. A private burial will take place at the Richland Cemetery in Johnstown, Pa., at a later date.

Arrangements are with Kyger Funeral Home.

Daily News Record - 11/5/2014
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Hostetler, Ruth Grace Berkey, 91, died February 21, 2014, in her home. She was born February 16, 1923 in Woodburn, Oregon to John and Grace Berkey. She married Harley Hostetler and they raised thier two children on a farm in Aurora. Shortly after Harley's death in 1953, she moved the family into Canby. She was a member of Calvary Mennonite Church.

Ruth is preceded in death by her husband and daughters, Roxanne and Judy.

Mouning her loss is her son Randy Hostetler, son in law, Doug Stutzman, grandchildren; Shane Stutzman (Cindy), Jill Purtzer (Bryce), Lynn Herron (Stan), Grace Yelton (Scott), Jim Doak (Kris), Lena Glenn (John), and Katie Abney, as well as sixteen great grandchildren, sister Helen Reznicsek and brother Richard Berkey.

Services were March 1st, 2014 at Calvary Mennonite Church

Canby Funeral Chapel, Canby, Oregon
Submitted and Edited by Leon Hertzler

Hostetter, Elizabeth Louise died April 27, 2014 at Harrisonburg, VA. She was born December 12, 1926.

Memorial services were held May 7, 2014 at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA with burial in Weavers Mennonite Cemetery, Harrisonburg, VA.

Submitted by: Unknown from Park View Mennonite Church
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Elizabeth Louise Hostetter, 87, passed away at Warsack House, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Harrisonburg, VA, on April 27 , 2014. Born on December 12, 1926, she was the daughter of D. Ralph and Kathryn K. Hostetter. She is survived by one sister, Kathryn H. Bucher, of Cortland Acres, Thomasville, WV. She is also survived by three cousins, Mildred K. Pellman, Harrisonburg, VA, Yvonne Kauffman, Elizabethtown, PA, and Ruben Kauffman, Manheim, PA. She is survived by many good friends around the world. Three of those are Betty Troyer and Eula Showalter of Harrisonburg and Marian Buckwalter of Landisville, PA.

Educated at Park School, Eastern Mennonite High School and Junior College at Eastern Mennonite College, she graduated from Madison College in 1950. Her first job was teaching piano from her home. She spent many years abroad in service from 1952 to 1981. She began with Mennonite Central Committee in a children's home in the Netherlands, continued with Eastern Mennonite Mission in a bookstore in Addis Abba, Ethiopia, and finally serving for 16 years as hostess of the Mennonite Guest House in Nairobi, Kenya. She returned home to care for her mother. At the same time she worked for Christian Light Press as a copy editor where she retired in 1998. She was a member of Park View Mennonite Church.

Elizabeth traveled widely in Europe, Africa and Asia as well as in each of the fifty states, often with her parents and sister. Elizabeth is remembered for her deep faith, her strong sense of service, her loyalty to family and friends, and her quick wit.

Friends may call at the McMullen funeral home May 5 and 6 at any time. Burial will be at Weavers Mennonite Cemetery at 1p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Memorial services will follow at Strite Auditorium at Crestwood, 1401 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg at 3:00 pm with Pastors Phil Kniss and Barbara Moyer Lehman officiating with a reception to follow for family and friends immediately following the service.

McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin and
By: Leon Hertzler

Huber, Daniel Arthur, 95, of Harrisonburg, VA died April 13, 2014 at the same place. He was born September 3, 1918 at Alberta, Canada to Joseph E. and Emma L. (Burkholder) Huber. On April 27, 2002 he was married to Ella Coffman, who was born July 17, 1933 and survives. His first wife was Welby Mae Harner Huber.

Surviving are children, Randal Lee & Sharon Huber, Kathryn Sue Huber, and Larry Duane & Carol Huber; five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Six siblings preceded him in death.

Memorial services were held April 18, 2014 at Springdale Mennonite Church, Waynesboro, VA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Nancy Stoll, Waynesboro, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hunsberger, Anna L. Weaver
April 15, 1918 - July 16, 2014

GOSHEN - Anna L. Hunsberger, 96, of Goshen, died at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Courtyard Healthcare.

She was born April 15, 1918, in Harrison Township in Elkhart County to Oscar Weaver and Inez (Wenger) Weaver.

She married John Hunsberger on Dec. 25, 1941. He died Oct. 8, 1994.

Surviving are a daughter, Beverly (Cecil) Miller of Claypool; sons Leroy (Judy) Hunsberger of Goshen and Richard (David) Hunsberger of South Bend; brothers Robert (Joann) Weaver of Goshen and Glen (Sara) Weaver of Shipshewana; seven grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Anna was a 1935 graduate of Wakarusa High School, a seamstress and a member of Olive Mennonite Church.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 20, at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, and for an hour prior to the 10 a.m. Monday, July 21, service at Olive Mennonite Church, 61081 C.R. 3, Elkhart. Pastor Kevin Yoder will officiate and burial will be in Olive (East) Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Olive Mennonite Church. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.

The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
July 18, 2014
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin

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Hunsberger, Anna L. Weaver, 96, of Goshen, IN died July 16, 2014 at the same place. She was born April 15, 1918 at Elkhart Co., IN to Oscar and Inez (Wenger) Weaver. On December 25, 1941 she was married to John Hunsberger, who died October 8, 1994.

Surviving are children, Beverly (Cecil) Miller, Leroy (Judy) and Richard (David), seven grandchildren, and two brothers, Robert (Joann) Weaver, Glen (Sara) Weaver.

A sister, Fern Witmer preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held July 21, 2014 at Olive Mennonite Church Elkhart IN with burial in Olive East Elkhart, IN.

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

Hunsberger, Martha A. Shelly, 91, of Telford, PA died February 25, 2014. She was born March 19, 1922 to Erwin and Cora (Alderfer) Shelly. She was married to Winfield R. Hunsberger, who is deceased.

Surviving are children, Duane & Karen Hunsberger, Glen Hunsberger, and Dawn & David Miller, eleven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Marie Bishop.

A son, Roger Lee Hunsberger, two sisters, Florence Landis, and Mildred Derstine, and two brothers, Earl Shelly, and Victor Shelly preceded her in death.

Memorial services were held March 16, 2014 at Blooming Glen Mennonite Church, Blooming Glen, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Submitted by: Michelle, Blooming Glen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin

Hurst, Glenn Nelson, 69, of Schoeneck, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at his residence.

He was born in Ephrata to Nora (Weaver) Hurst and the late Raymond Hurst.

He was a member of the Weaverland Frame Mennonite Church in East Earl Twp.

Glenn was the owner/operator of Glenn's Excavating for many years.

Glenn is survived by his mother, Nora (Weaver) Hurst of Denver; his loving wife of 48 years, Jerilyn (Weaver) Hurst of Denver; 5 children, Byron G., husband of Joyce D. (Martin) Hurst of Denver, Michelle D., wife of Brian Z. Nolt of Reinholds, Audrey B., wife of Merle M. Good of Newmanstown, Philip S., husband of Glenda B. (Zimmerman) Hurst of Denver, and Jerilyn R., wife of Sheldon I. Martin of Denver; 25 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, R. Richard, husband of Mary (Newswanger) Hurst of Newmanstown, E. Earl, husband of Irene (Martin) Hurst of Newmanstown; and 2 sisters, V. Jane, wife of David Martin of Ephrata, and Janet Faye, wife of LeRoy Sauder of Lebanon.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Ardell.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, (TODAY) from 2 to 4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Martindale Mennonite Reception Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 3, at 10:00 a.m. from the Weaverland Frame Mennonite Church. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers.

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

Intelligencer Journal - 9/2/2014
Lancaster Co., PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Hurst, Isaac S., Sr., age 84, of 3415 Route 364, Penn Yan, NY died Friday, October 31, 2014 at home. Isaac was born May 2, 1930 in West Earl Township, PA, the son of the late Isaac E. and Magdalena "Lena" M. Shirk Hurst. On November 20, 1951 in Martindale, Penn. he married the former Magdalena "Lena" Z. Hoover.

A self employed carpenter, and farmer in Lancaster, PA, he moved to New York in 1991; and is a member of the Sugar Creek Mennonite Church.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years "Lena" Z. Hurst at home; 5 sons; 7 daughters; 99 grandchildren; 168 great grandchildren; and countless nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a daughter Lydia Hurst; 3 grandchildren; 4 brothers, Joseph, Frank, Amos, and Phares Hurst; and 2 sisters, Anna Zimmerman, and Lydia Zimmerman.

Friends are invited to calling hours from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 4) at the home of Allen & Marie Hurst, 1591 Guyanoga Rd., Penn Yan, NY 14527. His funeral service will start at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday (Nov. 5) at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Hamm Rd., Penn Yan with Bishop Samuel Hoover officiating. Burial will be in Sugar Creek Mennonite Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water St., Dundee, N.Y.

Intelligencer Journal - 11/3/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Hurst, Noah B., Sr., 92, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at his residence.

He was born in Martindale to the late Frank and Lydia (Burkholder) Hurst and was the husband of the late Mabel H. (Zimmerman) Hurst who passed away in 2012.

Noah was a member of Lime Rock Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

He is survived by 5 children, Mary, wife of Willis Wenger of Womelsdorf, Miriam, wife of Leroy Martin of Lebanon, Noah Jr., husband of Mildred (Zimmerman) Hurst of Lititz, Irene, wife of Irvin High of Myerstown, Elvin, husband of Carol (Haller) Hurst of Lititz; a son- in-law, Lloyd Martin, husband of the late Ruth (Hurst) Martin of Lebanon; 25 grandchildren; 119 great grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Paul, husband of Anna Mary Hurst of Ephrata, Frank, husband of Anna Mary Hurst of East Earl, Ivan, husband of Mary Hurst of Ephrata; 3 sisters, Lydia, wife of the late Ivan Hoover of Lititz, Esther, wife of John Martin of Denver and Alta, wife of Stanley Martin of Ephrata.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruth Martin; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Emma Horning, Katie Horning and Mary Martin.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2014, (TODAY) from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Rd., Lititz. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 18, at 9 a.m., from Midway Mennonite Reception Center, with further services held at 9:30 a.m., from Lime Rock Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference, Penn Valley Rd., Lititz, with Bishop Melvin Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers.

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

Intelligencer Journal - 7/17/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

Hurst, Virgie G. Burkholder, 55, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy, PA.

Virgie was the wife of Irvin M. Hurst, with whom she celebrated 31 years of marriage.

In addition to Irvin, she is survived by three children, Sheldon E. Hurst, Wendell D. Hurst, husband of Allison, and Vanessa K. Hurst, all of Ephrata, PA; three sisters, Rachel, wife of the Rev. Irvin S. Martin, Jr. of Mt. Airy, MD, Rhoda G. Burkholder and Orpha G. Burkholder, both of Ephrata, PA; one brother, Paul G. Burkholder, husband of Sandi, of Ephrata, PA; and a number of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Virgie was preceded in death by her parents, Edna (Gehman) Burkholder and the Rev. David H. Burkholder.

Virgie was a member of Hinkletown Mennonite Church and a 1977 Lancaster Mennonite High School graduate. She worked with her family at the Ephrata East End Mart where she was also co-owner.

Virgie loved family time and the outdoors, especially going hunting and fishing in Huntingdon County.

Friends will be received at Hinkletown Mennonite Church, 2031 Division Highway, Ephrata, PA 17522, on Friday, Dec. 12th, from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 13th, from 2-3 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the church with the Rev. Glenn Sauder officiating. Interment will follow at the adjoining church cemetery.

Intelligencer Journal - 12/11/2014
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish

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