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.
2025
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Nissley, Anna Katherine Kreider
October 19, 1934 - January 9, 2025
Anna Katherine Nissley, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the age of 90. She was a kind and quiet lady and remained very sweet until her last breath.
Ann spent her childhood in Pennsylvania and was a longtime resident of Martinsburg, West Virginia after marrying. She spent her last few years in both Virginia and Indiana to be close to the family she loved. She was born on October 19, 1934, in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania to Lillian (Myers) Kreider and Abram S. Kreider. Ann grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania and later loved living on their small farm in Martinsburg, having many different animals, her favorite being her goats.
Ann decided to earn her nursing degree before going to Haiti for two years, where she served at a hospital there. When she returned to the States she met her husband, Clarence Miller Nissley. On July 23, 1960, Clarence and Ann were married in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania and they were blessed to have celebrated 63 years of marriage before Clarence passed away on September 12, 2023.
She enjoyed the fellowship of her church family at Mt. Pleasant Brethren in Christ Church in Pennsylvania, and then at Rosemont Grace Brethren Church in West Virginia, where she taught Sunday School for many years. Ann spent 90 years enjoying Gods blessings and loved to serve her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in everything she did. Ann will always be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She is now rejoicing in her eternal home in Heaven!
Anna was laid to rest with her beloved husband, Clarence, at Goods Mennonite Church Cemetery in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Her life will be celebrated with a memorial service at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Bridge Church, 117 S Illinois Ave, Martinsburg, West Virginia. There will also be a memorial service at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Goods Mennonite Church, 4374 Bossler Road, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.
Nissley, Mary Jane
1942 - January 5, 2025
Mary Jane Nissley, 82, of Mountville, went home to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She was born in Lancaster, the second daughter of Roy R. and Ruth G. Newcomer Nissley.
She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and a lifelong member of Habecker Mennonite Church. Mary Jane served as a Sunday school teacher, attended Manor Sewing Circle and was involved in helping in the relocation of refugee families from Vietnam and Thailand.
Mary Jane was employed at the Herr's Fruit Farm and Sears before serving as a volunteer for two years at Northern Tier Children's Home, Potter County. She then worked at Fulton Bank for 39 years. She volunteered at the Columbia Re-Uzit shop as a cashier and treasurer.
In her retirement she knotted many comforters for MCC and UNTO and enjoyed cross-stitching quilt squares for MCC and other ministries. Janie enjoyed reading, traveling to the mountains with family, trips to Praise Fest in Tennessee and treasured spending time with friends and family.
We will miss her most generous spirit, her love, her warm smile and willing heart and hands.
She is survived by her sister: Barbara Nissley. Her brother: Wilbur (Mary Sue Derr) Nissley. Nephews: Andrew (Leah Miller) Nissley and Mathew Nissley. Grand-niece and nephew: Ainsley and Everett. She was preceded in death by her sister: Sara Ann Howard and brother-in-law: Don Howard.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Habecker Mennonite Church, 451 Habecker Church Road, Lancaster on SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025, at 10:30 A.M. with visitation from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: a favorite charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia.
Nolt, Ada Mae Zimmerman
November 24, 1945 - February 13, 2025
Ada Mae (Zimmerman) Nolt, 79, of East Earl, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025 in her residence after a brief illness. Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late John O. and Esther (Nolt) Zimmerman. She was the loving wife of Lloyd W. Nolt, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage.
She was a member of Churchtown Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference) and she was a homemaker.
Ada is survived by her husband, Lloyd, children, Leonard R. Nolt husband of Marian of Dundee, NY, Lloyd Z. Nolt husband of Marie of Dundee, NY, Lester Z. Nolt husband of Ruth Ann of East Earl and Margaret Ann wife of Elvin Newswanger of Narvon, 26 grand-children, 29 great-grandchildren and siblings, Mary Zimmerman of Narvon, Mahlon Zimmerman husband of Edna of New Holland, Esther wife of Rufus Reiff of Leola, Margaret Burkholder of New Holland Ellen Burkholder wife of Harvey of Stevens, Alta Burkholder wife of Aaron of Millmont and Susie Zimmerman wife of Aaron of Lewisburg.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandson, Matthew Nolt, siblings, Emma Zimmerman wife of Elmer, John Zimmerman husband of Martha and her brothers-in-law, Titus Zimmerman and Clarence Burkholder.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM at Churchtown Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference), 2207 Main Street, Narvon PA 17555 with Bishop Marvin Nolt officiating. Viewings will be held at the late home, 2036 N Churchtown Road, East Earl, PA 17519 on Monday, February 17, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
C. Stanley Eckenroth Home for Funerals in Terre Hill is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Nolt, Edith R. Zimmerman
March 6, 1968 - February 6, 2025
Edith R. Nolt, 56, of Orchard, IA, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Harvey H. and Ella E. Zimmerman. Edith was a homemaker and the wife of the late Harry Nolt, who passed away in 2015.
Edith was a member of Cedar Valley Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.
She is survived by four children, Carla, wife of Glen David Martin of Lewisburg, PA, Cloyd, husband of Bernice Nolt of Orchard, IA, Carl, husband of Pamela Nolt of Orchard, IA, Christian Nolt of Orchard, IA; two brothers, Edwin, husband of Marlene Zimmerman of Orchard, IA, Erwin, husband of Norma Zimmerman of Ephrata; five sisters, Anna, wife of Ivan Nolt of Orchard, IA, Erma, wife of Larry Rissler of Leola, Ella, wife of Jesse Martin of Lititz, Evla, wife of Harold Martin of Ephrata and Erla, wife of Aaron Hoover of Lititz.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, David Zimmerman.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2025, from 1 to 4 PM, at the residence of Harold Martin, 420 Brossman Road, Ephrata, PA. An additional viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, at the residence of Daniel Zimmerman, 3110 Shadow Avenue, Orchard, IA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 9:30 AM, at Cedar Valley Mennonite Church, Orchard IA, with Bishop Carl Hoover officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
The family wished to express thanks for all the prayers, support, and assistance offered during Ediths journey with Alzheimers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com and Hauser Weishaar Funeral Homes, Charles City, IA.
Nolt, Mary N. Newswanger
June 27, 1936 - February 25, 2025
Mary N. Nolt, 88, of New Holland, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at her residence.
She was born in Earl Township to the late Paul and Rebecca (Nolt) Newswanger and was the wife of the late Ira H. Nolt, who passed away in 2010.
She was a member of Martindale Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference). Mary was a homemaker.
Mary is survived by 10 daughters, Ruth Nolt of KY, Katie, wife of Raymond Shirk of Ephrata, Wilma, wife of Enos Zimmerman of Ephrata, Suetta, wife of Aaron Hoover of WI, Dorcas, wife of Lester Zimmerman of KY, Louise, wife of James Nolt of KY, Alma, wife of Nathanael Nolt of KY, Helen, wife of David Weaver of Ephrata, Lucinda Nolt of New Holland, Marilyn, wife of Paul Weaver of TN; three sons, Landis, husband of Erma Nolt of OH, Marcus, husband of Sara Nolt of WI, Ralph Nolt of New Holland; 104 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; a sister, Anna Martin of Ephrata; four brothers, Levi Newswanger of TN, Ivan Newswanger of Woodbury, Allen Newswanger of New Holland and David Newswanger of Ephrata.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Elsie Horning, three grandchildren; a sister, Rebecca Nolt; three brothers, Aaron Newswanger, Paul Newswanger, Harvey Newswanger.
A viewing will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 1 to 3 and 5 and 7 PM, at the Enos and Wilma Zimmerman residence, 600 Gristmill Road, Ephrata. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 9 AM, from the residence, with further services, at 9:30 AM, at Martindale Mennonite Church, 905 Martindale Road, Ephrata, with Bishop Leon Zimmerman officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Oberholtzer, Paul W.
July 27, 1940 - February 16, 2025
Paul W. Oberholtzer, age 84 years, 6 months, and 20 days, of Curtiss, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
Paul was the husband of Mary Edna Oberholtzer (Hoover), his wife of 37 years. To this union two children were born; Nathan (Lillian) Oberhotzer of Athens, WI and Mary Beth Oberholtzer of Curtiss. He shared 24 years of marriage with Anna Oberholtzer (Good) who preceded him in death in 1986. To this union nine children were born; Regina (Marcus) Good of Edina, MO, Paul Wesley (Loretta) Oberholtzer of Loyal, WI, Philip (Shirley) Oberholtzer of Loyal, WI, Joseph (Lydia May) Oberholtzer of Granton, WI, Jeffrey (Christine) Oberholtzer of Neillsville, WI, Faith (Delmar) Martin of Memphis, MO, Anna Mae (Vernon) Martin of Rutledge, MO, Melinda (Darrell) Zimmerman of Owen, WI and Joel Oberholtzer preceded him in death in 1986. He is also survived and remembered by 67 grandchildren and 109 great-grandchildren of which four of them preceded him in death; Karla Jane, Darlene and Anne Oberholtzer and Seth Zimmerman.
Paul is survived by one sister, Esther Huber of Rutledge, MO and three brothers: Lloyd (Esther) Oberholtzer of Richland, PA, Irvin Oberholtzer of Rutledge, MO and Abner (Leora) Oberholtzer of Wyaconda, MO; two sisters-in-law: Miriam Oberholtzer of Baring, MO and Alma Oberholtzer of Owen, WI.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Levi and Lizzie Oberholtzer; two brothers: LeRoy Oberholtzer and Amos Oberholtzer; two sisters: Anna Hoover and Grace Huber; two brothers-in-law: Edwin Hoover and Martin Huber and two sisters-in-law: Verna Oberholtzer and Edith Oberholtzer.
Paul and Anna were united in marriage on March 10, 1962. For many years they were dairy farmers. They moved their family to Missouri in 1974 and then to Wisconsin in 1985. Anna was taken home in a tragic accident one year after the move. On March 15, 1987, Paul married Mary Edna Hoover.
Paul was a faithful member at Pine Grove Mennonite Church (Weaverland Confernence). He will be missed by his many friends and family. It was his desire that we meet him over there.
Services will be at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Pine Grove Mennonite Church in Granton, Wisconsin. His final resting place will be at Indian Creek Mennonite Cemetery, Memphis, Missouri. Bishop David Martin, Steven Hoover and Michael Martin will officiate in Wisconsin and Bishop Luke Fox and Leonard Musser will officiate in Missouri. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 23, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Green Grove Mennonite Fellowship Center (N12253 County Road P, Owen, Wisconsin).
Visitation in Missouri will be 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Hillcrest Mennonite Community Center south of Memphis, Missouri.
Funeral Services in Missouri will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Indian Creek Mennonite Church south of Memphis, Missouri.
Memphis Funeral Home in Memphis, Missouri is assisting the family.
Otto, Floyd Daniel
March 15, 1929 - March 2, 2025
Floyd Daniel Otto, 95, of Middlebury, passed away peacefully at 12:20 am, on Sunday, March 2, [2025] at his residence. He was born on March 15, 1929, in Kokomo, IN, to Fred and Nora (Bontrager) Otto.
Floyd married Janis Hall on September 12, 1947, in Fort Worth, TX, she died November 28, 1986. Surviving are four daughters, Sharon (Bobbie) Davidson of Middlebury, Carolyn (John) DeWilde of Goshen, Marilyn (Larry) Saunders of Trout Creek, MT, Julie Gouker of Missouri; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; sister, Betty Yoder of Mendon, MI; half-sister, Martha Miller of Ligonier; special friends, Janice and Sandra Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Michael Otto; two sisters, Edna Neal and Fannie Simieson; half-sister, Clara Bontrager; three brothers, Junior, Paul, and Lewis; and two infant sisters.
He enlisted in the Army Air Force in Maryland and served in Texas. Floyd worked a variety of jobs, including time at Rogers’ Paint Shop, Yoder Concrete, and Monarch Industries in Middlebury. He and his brother Lew owned and operated Otto and Sons Excavating. He delivered RV parts to various RV plants in Elkhart County and more recently was a driver for his neighborhood Amish families and businesses. His hobbies were bowling, fishing in his earlier years, and more recently he enjoyed his large garden and fruit trees, canning, and attending his grandchildren’s sports events. Floyd was living independently until he suffered from a stroke a month ago.
There will be two hours of visitation prior to the 11:00 am funeral service on Friday March 14, at Clinton Frame Church, 63846 CR 35 Goshen, where he was a member for 25 years. Services will be conducted by the Clinton Frame Church pastoral team. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury. Memorials may be given to Clinton Frame Church.
Plank, Martha S. Otto
August 21, 1945 - March 12, 2025
Martha S. (Otto) Plank, 79, of Arthur, Illinois passed away at 10:42 AM on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
Visitation will be held any time after 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 13, 2025, and any time after 1:00 PM on Friday, March 14, 2025, all at the HCK West Building, 1 mile south of Arthur, Illinois. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the HCK West Building, in rural Arthur, Illinois. Bishop Larry Diener will officiate. Burial will follow in the Miller Cemetery in rural Arcola, Illinois.
Martha was born on August 21, 1945, in Coles County, Illinois. She was a daughter of Silvanus D. and Lydia (Stutzman) Otto. She married Elmer Edward Plank on December 30, 1971, in Coles County, Illinois. To this union was born 5 children. They have lived in Holy Matrimony for 53 years.
Martha is survived by her husband Elmer Plank of Arthur IL: five children; Mary Stutzman of Sullivan IL, David E. Plank and his wife Lorene (Kauffman) of Cole City IN, Ruby Herschberger and her husband Paul of Arthur IL, JoAnn Plank and her husband Jerry of Lovington IL, and Carolyn (Mast) Rocke and her husband Dave, of Lovington IL; 22 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and one sister, Esther Herschberger.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Silvanus and Lydia Otto; a son-in-law Joe A. Mast; three brothers, infant John William Otto, Jonas (Beaulah) Otto, and Harvey Otto; two sisters, Edna (Mose) Keim, and Mary Ann (Melvin) Schrock, and a brother-in-law Ervin Herschberger.
She enjoyed gardening, growing plants and flowers of all kinds. She also enjoyed quilting, and oil painting.
Martha was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.