Smoker, Leroy D., 76 of Greenwood, DE, died Febuary 22,
2009. He was born on April 22, 1932, in Lancaster Co., PA, to Daniel
Menno Smoker and Sadie M. (Smoker) Smoker. In 1964, he married
Lois E. Hess of Elizabethtown, PA. They resided in Pennsylvania and
Mississippi before moving to Delaware in 1974.
He was a member of the Greenwood Mennonite Church.
Survived by his wife and two sons, Darryl, of Bridgeville, DE, and
David and wife Laura of Greenwood, PA; three daughters, Lisa, and
husband Verlin Martin of Wellman, IA, Darlene and husband David Struve
of Mardela Springs, MD, and Loretta Smoker of Wellman, IA; three
brothers, Vernon Smoker and wife Ada Nancy of Lititz, PA, Dale Smoker
and wife Ruth Anna of Gordonville, PA, and Don Smoker of Phoenix, AZ;
four sisters, Viola Smoker of Glendale, AZ, Miriam Byler of Montrose,
CO, Sara, wife of Herman Stoltzfus, Cochranville, PA, and Ann, wife of
Henry Foreman, Watsontown, PA; and eleven grandchildren.
Funeral service was Febuary 27, 2009 at the Greenwood Mennonite
Church. Burial was in Greenwood Mennonite Cemetery, Greedwood, DE.
Source: Lancster OnLine February
25, 2009
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
Smucker, P. Mark, 62, of Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN died
September 16, 2009 at the same place from leukemia. He was born
August 10, 1947 at Wooster, OH to Paul and Ella Pearl Smucker. On
June 3, 1972 he was married to Jeanne Marie Rhoades), who was born
February 26, 1945 and survives.
Surviving are children, Bethany (Joshua) Martin; Jose Miguel Smucker;
Rachel (Jay) Argabrite; and Jabar (Naomi) Smucker; 3 grandchildren, and
3 brothers, Ralph (Cissy) Smucker; Alvin (Betty) Smucker; and Don
(Jane) Smucker.
A brother, Lynn Smucker (surviving spouse Dorothy) preceded him in
death.
Memorial services were held September 19, 2009 at Shalom Mennonite
Church, Indianapolis, IN.
Submitted by: Carol Bixler,
Indianapolis, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Snader, Esther M. Martin, 80, of 366 Weaverland Valley Rd., East
Earl, went to be with her Savior on Friday, July 17, 2009 at her home
surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 58 years,
Isaac C. Snader.
Born in Blue Ball, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Mary
(Rutt) Martin.
Esther was a homemaker and had also worked at Yoder's Restaurant as a
banquet waitress for nearly 20 years.
She was a member of the Weaverland Mennonite Church where she used her
love and gift of service to others as a member of the kitchen committee
for many years. Additionally, she enjoyed sewing, flower gardening, and
bowling.
In addition to her husband, Esther is survived by five children: Eugene
married to Audrey (Martin) Snader, East Earl; Clifford married to Donna
(Weaver) Snader, East Earl; Gary married to Melinda (Seger) Snader, New
Holland; Jeffrey married to Gwenda (Martin) Snader, East Earl; Barbara
Snader, East Earl and friend Rusty Matthews; 13 grandchildren; a
brother Wilmer married to Gladys Martin, East Earl; three sisters:
Irene widow of Hoover Weaver, Ephrata; Mary married to
James Martin, East Earl; Ruth Ann married to William Martin, East Earl;
a step-sister Henrietta married to John Shertzer, Lancaster; and a
sister-in-law, Ruth Ann married to Mervin Hurst, Bowmansville.
She was preceded in death by two brothers: Willis and Carl I. Martin,
and a grandson, Shane Ryan Snader.
The family wishes to thank Hospice of Lancaster County for their kind
and compassionate care for Esther and their family during the past
several weeks.
Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 10 AM at the
Weaverland Mennonite Church, 210 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl with
Pastor Leon R. Hurst and Bishop C. Kenneth Martin officiating.
Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be
held at the church on Monday (TONIGHT) from 6 to 8 PM and on Tuesday
from 9 to 10 AM.
If desired, memorials may be made to the Ephrata Cancer Center, 460 N.
Reading Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522 or to Hospice of
Lancaster County, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. The
Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/20/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Snavely, Raymond N., 85, of Manheim, PA died June 26, 2009. Born
in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to John G. and Lizzie Newcomer
Snavely. He was the husband of M. Arlene Witmer Snavely and they
observed their 63rd wedding anniversary in October 2008.
He was a member of Hernley Mennonite Church, Manheim, PA. A lifelong
farmer, Raymond was the fourth generation from his family to own and
operate the family farm in Rapho Twp. Lancaster Co., PA; that continues
today within the Snavely family.
Survived by his wife and three sons: James R. husband of Martha Mast
Snavely of Harrisonburg, VA; Jerry L. husband of Janice Nauman Snavely
and Joseph W. husband of Beulah Horst Snavely all of Manheim, PA; a
daughter, Janice L. Snavely of Harrisburg, PA; nine grandchildren, six
great grandchildren, and a sister, Rachel wife of Paul V. Nissley of
Holtwood, PA.
Funeral service was July 1, 2009 at the Hernley Mennonite Church,
Interment was in the Hernley Mennonite cemetery Manheim, PA.
Source: LOL June 29, 2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Snider, Wilson Solomon, 88, of Alanson, MI died August 24, 2009
at Harbor Springs, MI from kidney failure. He was born March 15,
1921 at Brutus, Michigan to David and Lizzie (Brubacher) Snider.
On November 29, 1947 at Brutus, MI he was married to Barbara Susan
Gregory, who was born June 25, 1925 and survives.
Surviving are children, Wesley (Dixie), Jacob, Audrey Yell (Dan), Sara
(Kevin), 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 5
great-great-grandchildren, a brother, Ernest Snider (Lois), and a
sister, Ruth Burkhart.
Two brothers, Edwin Snider, and Vernon Snider and a grandson, Clayton
Yell preceded him in death.
Wilson served in CPS during WWII. He loved local history and was a
source of much information for writers on that subject.
Memorial services were held August 27, 2009 at Maple River Mennonite
Church, Brutus, MI with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Jacob Snider,
Alanson, MI
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Snyder, Donald F.
Donald F. Snyder was born on
April 11, 1920 in Wellsboro, PA. At age six onths, he was adopted
by Tom and Margaret (Knoll) Snyder and lived in Wellsboro until he
graduated from high school in 1938. In the Spring of 1942, Donald
accepted Jesus Christ as savior and was baptized in the Methodist
church. In December 1942, Don enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force
and served his country well until his honorable discharge in May
1946.
In 1947, Don married Lillian Butler in Lincoln, Nebraska. In
1950, Don and Lillian moved to Goshen and established Snyder's Studio,
where he introduced the concept of photo wedding albums to Elkhart
County. He was a popular wedding photographer for twenty
years. After Lillian's death in 1970, Don sold the business and
began working at GTE.
In 1971, he met Annabelle Christophel at Crist Dry Cleaners in Goshen.
Their first date was attending the dedication of the new building
addition at Yellowcreek Mennonite church. Don continued to
see Annabelle, began attending Yellow Creek Mennonite Church with her
and transferred his membership to Yellow Creek a month before he and
Annabelle were married. Don and Annabelle were joined in holy
matrimony by Pastor Mahlon Miller on April 17, 1971 at Yellow Creek
Mennonite Church.
After his marriage to Annabelle, Don worked for GTE for 14 years before
retiring. During retirement, Don and Annabelle traveled
extensively and Don learned to know Annabelle's family. In his
later years, Don volunteered at Goshen Hospital and Greencroft and
served as a Sunday school class officer. Don enjoyed walking,
reading his Bible with Annabelle, spending holidays with Annabelle's
family, and participating in Sunday school class activities.
On Friday morning June 5, 2009 at 10:44 am, Don died at Goshen Hospital
surrounded by his wife and several family members. Don had
been ill and in Greencroft Healthcare for five months. Don was
preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Lillian Butler, and
his sister, Edith Stone.
Don is survived by his wife of 38 years, Annabelle, two nieces, Gerry
Woods and Loretta Lovell of Pennsylvania, as well as the Carpenter and
Christophel nephews and nieces he grew to love in Annabelle's family.
Don will be especially remembered by all of those couples who were
photographed by Don at their weddings, for his beaming smile, his
faithful attendance and support of Yellow Creek Mennonite Church
ministries and his dedication to his wife Annabelle.
Don is finally at home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Praise the Lord!
Submitted by: Katie Cunningham
Snyder, Lester Edison, 93, of Orrville, Wayne Co., OH died there
on March 13, 2009 after a period of declining health. He was born
March 22, 1915 at Orrville to Orville and Ellen (Hartzler)
Snyder. On September 13, 1941 he was married to Nellie Jane
Herman, who was born January 16, 1916 and died November 20, 2006.
Surviving are a son, Randall (Ann Diller) Snyder and a daughter, Jane
(Doug) Vendrely, and 2 grandchildren.
Two brothers, Harold Snyder, and Floyd Snyder, and three sisters, Marie
Shie, Louise Almstedt, and Hazel Corvan preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held March 18, 2009 at Oak Grove Mennonite
Church Smithville, Wayne Co., OH with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery,
Orrville, Wayne Co., OH.
Submitted by: Carol Phillimore,
Smithville, Ohio
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Snyder, Mary E. Rowe, 85, of New Britain Township, PA died June
8, 2009 at Doylestown, PA. She was born May 21, 1924 in the Germantown
Section of Philadelphia, PA to John and Jane (Herbert) Rowe. She
was married to Carl R. Snyder, who died in 2006.
Surviving are children, Robert Snyder; Jane A. Volpe and husband Todd;
Gary Snyder; Phillip Snyder and wife Karen; and Brian Snyder and his
wife Carol;
14 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held June 11, 2009 at Doylestown Mennonite
Church, Doylestown, PA.
Submitted by: Jodi Clark,
Doylestown, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Sommers, Wesley, 84, of Bluffton, OH died May 21, 2009 at the
same place. He was born August 19 1924. On September 4,
1948 he was married to Betty Edinger, who survives.
Surviving are children, Bruce N. Sommers; John Sommers; Philip W.
Sommer; Kevin L. Sommers; and Mark Sommers.
Memorial services were held May 23, 2009 at Chiles & Sons
Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton, OH with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery,
Bluffton, OH.
Submitted by: Betty Sommers,
Bluffton, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Springer, Doris Jean Nafziger, 84, of Delavan, IL died August
23, 2009 at Pekin, IL. She was born October 9, 1924 at Hopedale,
IL to C. Ralph and Katherine (Eichelberger) Nafziger. On
September 14, 1945 at Hopedale, IL she was married to Mahlon A.
Springer.
Surviving are three daughters: Jane (Perry) Litwiller of Morton, IL;
Jill (Dirk)
Diekhoff of Delavan, IL; and Alane (Dan) Mefford of Tinley Park, IL;
one son, Dan Springer of Hopedale, IL., 6 grandchildren, two
sisters: Marge Gunden of Naples, FL; and Darlene Owen of Belton,
TX; and one brother, Lynn Nafziger of Goshen, IN.
A daughter, Debbie Baker preceded her in death.
She was a member of Hopedale Mennonite Church and Mennonite
Women. She was also a member of the Bible Study Group and taught
Children's Sunday School for many years.
Memorial services were held August 27, 2009 at Hopedale Mennonite
Church, Hopedale, IL with burial in the Mennonite Cemetery, Hopedale,
IL.
Submitted by: Mary Lee Springer,
Hopedale, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stalter, Kathryn L. Mumaw, 88, of Goshen, IN died there February
20, 2009. She was born December 3, 1920 in Elkhart County, Indiana to
Enos and Ruth (Lehman) Mumaw. On June 22, 1941 in Elkhart, IN she
was married to John Stalter, who was born December 5, 1917 and
survives.
Surviving are children, Stanford (Lyndee) Stalter; Kathleen Ann (Mitch)
Najar;
Loretta Jane (David) Cross; one grandchild, and two sisters, Winifred
(Rev. Elmer) Wall and Frances (Dr. G. Weldon) Troyer.
Kathryn loved music and attended Goshen College where she majored in
music and social studies. She was a member of the Elkhart
Symphony Auxiliary and the Oaklawn Auxiliary. She was the
organist at Southside Fellowship, Elkhart, IN, for many years.
After she and John moved to Goshen in 1992 Kathryn made comforters,
donating over 100 comforters to Mennonite Central Committee.
Memorial services were held February 26, 2009 at College Mennonite
Church, Goshen, IN with burial in Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart, IN.
Submitted by: Ethel Hoffman,
Goshen, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Stalter, Kathryn L. 88 of Goshen, IN died February 20,
2009 at Goshen General Hospital. She was born December 3, 1920 in
Elkhart Co., IN. to Enos and Ruth (Lehman) Mumaw on She married John
Stalter on June 22, 1941.
She was organist for Southside Fellowship. She and her husband, John
were charter members of the Fellowship. Her hobby of knotting
comforters and donated more 100 of them to the Mennonite Central
Committee.
She is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Ann (Mitch) Najar of Goshen,
IN and Jane Cross (David) of Albany, OR; one son, Sanford C. (Lyndeg)
Stalter of Cornwall Bridge, CT; one grandson, Daniel Stalter; two
sisters, Winifred E. (Rev. Elmer) Wall and Frances R. (Dr. G.
Weldon) Troyer of both of Goshen, IN.
A memorial service was February 26, 2009 at College Mennonite Church,
Goshen, IN with Rev. Rosemary Widmer officiating. A private family
graveside service in Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart, IN preceded the
memorial service.
Source: Obituary files of
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler, Newport, NH
Stalter, Margery Eileen Rocke, 82, of Flanagan, Livingston Co.,
IL died July 8, 2009 at the same place from multiple health issues,
including heart attack, stroke, and congestive heart failure. She
was born May 25, 1927 at Graymont, Livingston Co., IL to John and Sarah
(Egle) Rocke. On December 29, 1945 she was married to Raymond
"Fritz" Stalter, who survives.
Surviving are children, Larry (Marcia) Stalter, Cullom, IL; Sandra
(Glenn) Schertz, Blue Mound, IL; Randy (Sandy) Stalter, Flanagan, IL;
Rebecca (Robert) Martellaro, Milwaukee, WI; 8 grandchildren, 3
great-grandchildren, a brother, Melvin (Glenna) Rocke, Flanagan,
IL; and a sister, Marcella Stalter, Flanagan, IL.
Two brothers, Donald Rocke and Dale Rocke preceded her in death.
She attended Prospect Grade School southwest of Graymont; graduated from
Flanagan High School in 1945. Prior to her marriage she worked at
the
State Bank of Graymont before farming with her husband south of Flanagan
until they moved to Flanagan. She volunteered at Spare &
Share Shop, Gridley, IL.
Memorial services were held July 11, 2009 at Prairieview Mennonite
Church, Flanagan, IL with burial in Waldo Township Cemetery, Gridley,
Livingston Co., IL.
Submitted by: Doug King,
Flanagan, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Statler, Glenn R., 49, of Boswell, PA died February 10, 2009 at
Pittsburgh, PA from cancer. He was born June 7, 1960 at Windber,
PA and was married to Melissa A. Smith, who survives, along with 3
sons, 2 daughters, and 1 grandchild.
He was a Lay Leader
Memorial services were held February 14, 2009 at Stahl Mennonite
Church, Johnstown, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Rose Bender,
Johnstown, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stauffer, Isaac M., 56, of Ephrata, entered into rest at Hospice
of Lancaster County, Mount Joy on Monday, July 6, 2009 following a
2-year illness.
Born in Bethel Township on July 17, 1952, he was the son of Lydia
(Musser) Stauffer of Myerstown and the late Isaac W. Stauffer. He was
the husband of Joyce S. (Martin) Stauffer. They were married for over
35 years.
Isaac was a member of Akron Church of the Brethren where he had served
on the Deacon, Trustee, Stewardship and Building Study committees and
served as a Sunday School teacher. He was Vice President of Masonry for
the Horst Group in Lancaster, having been employed there since 1973. He
was a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors Association,
working with the Apprenticeship Program. Isaac was also a masonry
advisor for Steven's College and also for
the Lancaster County Career and Technical Center.
Isaac was a member of the Joyce Kilmer Hunting Camp in Union County.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his son, Shawn I.
Stauffer of Carlisle, and his daughter, Melanie L. Stauffer of
Clearwater, FL; two brothers, Melvin M., husband of Mabel (Martin)
Stauffer of Bethel and Mervin M., husband of Susan (Martin) Stauffer of
Bethel; and four sisters, Edith M., wife of Leroy Martin of Myerstown,
Verna M., wife of Ralph Weiler of Ephrata, Eva Jane M., wife of Glenn
Weiler of Wolcott, NY, and Mabel M., wife of Eugene
Weiler of Myerstown.
Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, James.
A viewing will be held from 5 to 8 PM, Thursday, July 9, and one hour
prior to services on Friday at the Akron Church of the Brethren, 613
Main Street, Akron. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday
with Pastor Tom Weber officiating. Interment will follow in the
Mohler's Brethren Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Isaac's memory may be made to the Akron
Church of the Brethren, 613 Main Street, Akron, PA 17501. Arrangements
by Stradling Funeral Homes, Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/8/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Stauffer, Louella S. Stauffer
PORT TREVORTON -
Louella S. Stauffer,
80, of Port Trevorton, passed
away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at her residence.
She was born March 9, 1929, in Ephrata, Lancaster County, a daughter
of the late Harvey F. and Maggie R. Stauffer. On Dec. 13, 1952, she
married Paul Z. Stauffer, who survives. Her passing breaks a marital
union of 57 years.
She was a member of Stauffer Mennonite Church at Riverview, Liverpool.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters and two
sons-in-law, Janice E. and Marcus M. Stauffer of Port Trevorton,
Florence E. Stauffer at
home, and Yvonne M. and Warren S. Martin of Ephrata; one son, Peter P.
Stauffer at home; nine step-grandchildren; eight step-great
grandchildren; five sisters and two brothers-in- law,
Elsie S. Martin and Grace S. Weaver, both of Ephrata, Florence S.
Stauffer of New Holland, Jeannetta S. and Harvey Stauffer of Athens,
Wis., and Gladys S. and
Lester Martin of Ephrata; one brother and sister-in-law, John and Lena
Stauffer of Elizabethville; two sisters-in- law; Anna Mary Stauffer of
Sarasota, Fla., and Virginia Stauffer of Leola.
Mrs. Stauffer was preceded by a son, James E. Stauffer in August of
1982, three brothers and a sister-in-law, Willis Stauffer, Phares
Stauffer, and Henry and
Erma Stauffer, and two brothers-in-law, Landis Martin and John Weaver.
The family will receive friends for the viewing from 2 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday at her family home at 2445 Hoffer Road, Port Trevorton.
Additional services will be
at the family home at 12:30 p.m. Thursday with further services at 1:30
p.m. at Stauffer Mennonite Church at Riverview, Old Trail Road and
Oriental Road, Liverpool. Burial will be in the adjoining church
cemetery.
The George P. Garman Funeral Homes, Inc., 9366 Route 35, Mt. Pleasant
Mills have been entrusted with the arrangements.
Sunbury Daily Item - 9/8/2009
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Stauffer, Melvin P., 74, of Mendon, Michigan died May 23, 2009
at Three Rivers, Michigan from a heart attack. He was born
January 14, 1935 at Lancaster, PA to Peter and Amanda (Stoltzfus)
Stauffer. On September 26, 1959 at Leonidas,
Michigan he was married to Clara Jean Yoder, who was born February 8,
1939 and survives.
Surviving are a son, Ernie (Pam) Stauffer; a daughter, Carol (Joseph)
Kotva; four grandchildren, a brother, Christian (Leah) Stauffer; and
six sisters, Mary (Addona) Nissley; Verna Swartzentruber; Anna Belle
Stauffer; Ruth (Lew) Stoll; Elsie (Mike) Showalter; and Marion (Doyle)
Carpenter.
Memorial services were held May 28, 2009 at Calvary Chapel, Sturgis,
Michigan with burial in Locust Grove Cemetary, Findley, Michigan.
Submitted by: Carol Kotva,
Elkhart, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stauffer, Phares G. "Sonny"
MOUNT PLEASANT MILLS -
Phares G.
"Sonny" Stauffer, 69, of Steffen Valley Road, went home to be
with his Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at Geisinger Medical Center,
Danville, from injuries suffered in a farming accident at his home.
He was born Dec. 12, 1939, in Selinsgrove, a son of the late Phares O.
and Lizzie (Gehman) Stauffer. On May 26, 1961, he was united in
marriage to the former Erma F. Neitz, who survives. His passing breaks
a loving marital union of 48 years.
He was educated at the Kantz Grammar Schoolhouse.
He was a part-time carpenter in his early years. Starting in 1981, he
owned and operated the Phares Stauffer Custom Retail Butcher Shop at
RR1 Mount Pleasant Mills, retiring in 2005. During most of his years of
working, he was engaged in farming. Following his retirement, he and
his wife, Erma, assisted their children in the operation of the
continued family butcher shop business and the farm.
Mr. Stauffer attended both Ebenezer Bible Church, Selinsgrove, and St.
Thomas Independent Brethren in Christ Church, Mount Pleasant Mills. He
was a member of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau.
Family times were cherished by Mr. Stauffer, especially those spent
with his grandchildren and his great-grandson. He enjoyed hunting and
farming, and he loved to be actively working with the family business.
In addition to his wife, Erma, he is survived by five children, Donna
J. Wolf and husband Craig of Port Trevorton, David L. Stauffer and wife
Amelia, Diane L. Smeltz and husband Dale and Debra L. Carnahan and
husband Ronald, all of Mount Pleasant Mills, and Darren L. Stauffer and
wife Ivy of Middleburg; 11 grandchildren, Heather Wolf, Ryan Wolf,
Aleshia, Clayton Smeltz, Trent Smeltz, Jody Muncer and husband
Christopher, Brandy Carnahan, Amber Carnahan, Kirsten Stauffer, Collin
Stauffer and Caden Stauffer; one great-grandson, Jaden Muncer; two
brothers and two sisters, Martha Martin and husband Ira of Port
Trevorton, Harvey Stauffer of Middleburg, Sally Stauffer and husband
Walter of Selinsgrove and John Stauffer and wife Alice of Mount
Pleasant Mills; two brothers-in-law, Paul Good of Port Trevorton and
Ray Good of Selinsgrove; one sister-in-law, Catherine Stauffer of
Selinsgrove; and several generations of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded by one brother, Titus Stauffer, and two sisters, Anna
Mary Good and Ida Good.
The family will receive friends for the visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to
8 p.m. Sunday and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, followed by the funeral at 11,
all at St. Thomas Independent Brethren in Christ Church, Mount Pleasant
Mills, with the Rev. Roger L. Womer officiating, assisted by the Rev.
Raymond D. Neitz.
Burial will be made in Ebenezer Bible Church Cemetery, Selinsgrove.
Should friends desire, memorial gifts may be directed in loving memory
of Mr. Stauffer to Susquehanna Health Foundation, 1001 Grampian Blvd.,
Williamsport, PA 17701-1946, or to the Ronald McDonald House of
Danville, which lovingly cared for the family of Clayton Smetz, Mr.
Stauffer's grandson, during his illness, at P.O. Box 300, Danville, PA
17821. The George P. Garman Funeral Homes Inc., 9366 Route 35,
Mount Pleasant Mills, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Sunbury Daily Item - 7/17/2009
Sunbury, PA
From: Robert Fish
Steiner, Elno Willis
GOSHEN --
Elno Willis Steiner,
84, of 1509 Dogwood Court, Goshen, died at 6:05 p.m. Friday (Oct. 16,
2009) at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born Nov. 28, 1924, in Kidron, Ohio, to Homer and Bertha
(Zuercher) Steiner. On June 14, 1947, at Olive Mennonite Church,
Elkhart, he married Mabel L. Smeltzer.
She survives, along with one son, Charles O. (Cheryl) Steiner, of
Goshen; two daughters, Carol (Dan) Scheerer of Cincinnati, Ohio, and
Gloria (Michael) Hood of Indianapolis; five grandchildren, Chaun
(Jodie) and Chane Steiner, Chanda (Dustin) Miller and Scott and Amy
Hood; two great-grandchildren, Braeden and Bronson Steiner; five
brothers, Roy (Vesta) Steiner of Mission, Texas, George Steiner of
Wooster, Ohio, Marion (Ellen) Steiner of Temperance, Mich., Clayton
(Ruth) Steiner of Kidron, Ohio, and Kenneth (Mae) Steiner of Orrville,
Ohio; and three sisters, Viola (Stan) Kuhns of Goshen, Dorothy (Calvin)
Miller of Wilmot, Ohio, and Norma (Jim) Eberly of Jeromesville, Ohio.
Mr. Steiner was preceded in death by three sons, David L., Timothy R.
and Donald L.; one brother, Lee Steiner; and one sister, Arlene
Nussbaum.
Mr. Steiner was a minister for 50 years, pastoring at Olive Mennonite
in Elkhart and Waterford Mennonite, Chestnut Ridge and Salem Mennonite
in Ohio, and Grand Marais in Michigan.
He graduated from Dalton High School in 1942, Goshen College in 1950
and Goshen Biblical Seminary in 1951, when he was also ordained. He did
volunteer service in Pinkney, Mich., and Des Allemands, La.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Yoder-Culp
Funeral Home, 1911 S. Main St., Goshen, and one hour prior to a 2 p.m.
Tuesday funeral service at Olive Mennonite Church. The Revs. Sharon and
Kevin Yoder will officiate. Burial will be in Olive West Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Mennonite Central
Committee. Visit www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com to
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
10/19/2009
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stoltzfoos, Fannie M. Miller, 81, of Leola, PA died July 14,
2009. She was born March 20, 1928 to John P. and Elizabeth Yoder
Miller. Her husband of 61 years, Simeon M. Stoltzfoos, recently passed
away on December 7, 2008. They were married on February 6, 1947. She
was a faithful member of the Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church.
Survived by five sons, Omar Aaron married to Mary Helmuth Stoltzfoos,
Edwin Ray married to Esther Yoder Stoltzfoos, Norman Lee married to
Donna Eberly Stoltzfoos, Allen David married to Vina Gabour Stoltzfoos,
all of Leola, PA; John Mark married to Ada Fisher Stoltzfoos of
Lancaster, PA; also two daughters, Brenda Mae married to J. Sam Nisly,
Oswego, KS, Mary Ann married to Dave King of Ronks, PA; 35
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and a brother, Enos Miller.
She was preceded in death by: her two sisters, Lizzie Ann Borntreger
and Gertrude Miller; as well as her seven brothers, Peter, Phineas,
Irwin, Alfred, Jacob, William, John.
Funeral service was July 17, 2009 at Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church.
Interment was at Weavertown Amish Mennonite cemetery, Bird-in-Hand, PA
Source: Obit files of Furman
Home for Funerals, Leola, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Stoltzfus, Edith Mae Hostetler, 83, of Orrville, OH died July
15, 2009. She was born April 6, 1926, in Millersburg, OH to Asa and Ida
(Miller) Hostetler. She was married to Robert Stoltzfus on October 27,
1949, in Louisville, OH.
She was active in the Aurora Mennonite Church.
Survived by her husband, and children, Carley (Rodney) Schultz of
Woodburn, OR, Brian (Karen) Stoltzfus of Aurora, OH, Daryl (Debbie)
Stoltzfus of Roann, IN, Arthur (Regina) Stoltzfus of Elkhart, IN, and
Elaine Stoltzfus of Mentor, OH; 15 grandchildren; 4
great-grandchildren; sister, Herma (Jay) Miller of Orrville, OH;
brothers, Marvin Hostetler of Orrville, David Hostetler of Phoenix, AZ,
Elmo (Linda) Hostetler of Sunbury, OH, and Glen Hostetler of
Louisville, OH; sister-in-law, Marlene Hostetler of Louisville, OH; and
brother-in-law, Elvin Sommers of Plain City, OH.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Leon Hostetler and a
sister, Nellie (Hostetler) Sommers.
A memorial service was July 18, 2009 at the Salem Mennonite Church in
Kidron, Ohio, with Pastor Darrell Ediger officiating.
Source: Obit files of Auble
Funeral Home,Orrville, OH
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Stoltzfus, Marlin R., 64, of Christiana, Lancaster Co., PA died
August 18, 2009 at the same place from cardiopulmonery arrest.
He was born November 6, 1944 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA to Henry
S. and Edna M. (Umble) Stoltzfus. Henry was born April 25, 1903
and died May 21, 1965. Edna was born Arpil 17, 1909 and died March 1,
2006.
Surviving are a son, Arlin, husband of Kim Hildebrand Stoltzfus; a
daughter, Michele, wife of Richard Barr; 5 grandchildren, a brother,
Wayne, husband of Levon Swartz Stoltzfus; and two sisters, Leona, wife
of Wayne Salter; and Charlotte, wife of Jay Hershey.
A brother, Donald H. Stoltzfus preceded him in death.
Marlin worked at Lukens Steel Company. He enjoyed hunting, cars, the
out doors, and his beloved cat, Tommy.
Memorial services were held August 22, 2009 at Maple Grove Mennonite
Church Atglen, Chester Co. PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: RuthAnn Bruner
Atglen, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stoltzfus, Myrtle Phoebe Sutter, 82, of Kalona, Iowa died
February 26, 2009 at Kalona, Washington County, Iowa from natural
causes. She was born November 23, 1926 at Milford, Nebraska to
Daniel and Magdalena (Roth) Sutter. On October 19, 1947 at
Milford, Nebraska she was married to Sterling Stoltzfus, who is
deceased.
Surviving are children, Ruth and James Boller; Donna and Larry Wyse;
Jane and Jim King; Philip and Cherilee Stoltzfus; Barb and Gary Garber;
17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and a sister, Dorothy
Yoder.
Two sister, Ruth Yoder and Violet Sutter and two brothers, Daniel
Sutter and Leland Sutter preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held February 28, 2009 at Yoder Powell Funeral,
Kalona, Washington County, Iowa with burial in Sharon Hill Cemetery,
Kalona, Iowa.
Submitted by: Bonnie Pickard,
Kalona, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stoner, I. Paul (Dr.), 72, of Coco Beach, FL, formerly of
Lititz, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 6, 2009 at Easton
Hospital, Wilson Borough, PA.
Born on October 23, 1936 in Bird-In-Hand, PA, he was the son of the
late Isaac H. and Irene Wenger Stoner. Dr. Stoner had lived in Lititz,
PA before moving
to Coco Beach, FL. He had also enjoyed his summer residence in
Upper Mt. Bethel Township, PA.
Dr. Stoner was a graduate of Lititz High School, Millersville
University and Palmer School of Chiropractic. He also served in the
United States Marine Corps
from 1956 to 1958.
Dr. Stoner had his practice in chiropractic in Lititz for over 41 years
as the Stoner Chiropractic Center.
Dr. Stoner was the past president of the Chiropractic Fellowship of
Pennsylvania. He was an active politician promoting and protecting the
chiropractic profession. Dr. Stoner was very popular throughout the
country in the political arena.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Barbara Geuther Stoner; two sons,
Brett and his wife Laurie of Lititz, PA, and Lance of Atlanta, GA; two
grandsons, Patrick and David; three sisters, Shirley Derr and her
husband Pete of Mertztown, PA, Helen Becker and her husband Garth of
Lititz, PA, and Anna Shaner of Missoula, MT; a brother, Reid and his
wife Doris of Venice, FL; a brother-in-law, Rufus Burkholder of Lititz,
PA.
A sister, Marian Burkholder, had died earlier.
Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, July 11, 2009 at
MacFadden Funeral Home, 325 Hardwick Street, Belvidere, NJ. Interment
will follow in the
Belvidere Cemetery, Belvi-dere, NJ. Friends may call from 11:00 AM to
the time of service Saturday at the funeral home.
Intelligencer Journal - 7/8/2009
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Stonesifer, Lydia A. Sharp, 71, of Mount Joy, PA died August 25,
2009 at Camp Hill, PA from cancer. She was born February 8, 1938
at Belleville, Mifflin Co., PA to Joseph and Mary (Byler) Sharp.
On September 10, 1960 she was married to David C. Stonesifer, who is
deceased.
Surviving are a daughter, Carol, wife of Kirk Stein ldren, two
brothers, Lester, husband of Reba Sharp; Lee, husband of Louise Sharp;
and a sister, Martha Strite.
A brother, Joseph Sharp preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held August 28, 2009 at Landisville Mennonite
Church, Landisville, Lancaster Co., PA with burial in the adjoining
cemetery.
Submitted by: Christy Kauffman,
Landisville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stucky, Roland David, 85, of Kingsburg CA died August 9, 2009 at
Reedley, Fresno Co., CA. He was born January 9, 1924 at
Moundridge, McPherson, Co., KS to John D. and O'Tillie (Schrag)
Stucky. On September 27, 2003 at Wawona, Mariposa Co., CA he was
married to Ferne Boucher. He was first married to Elaine Eymann
Stucky from 1924 until her death in 2002.
Surviving are children, Mureen Sinclair (Steven); Patrice Flaming
(Ron); Scott Stucky (Delia); 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and
two brothers, Melvin Stucky (Aldene) and LeRoy Stucky (Audrey).
Nine siblings, Elmer Stucky, Alida Bartel, Art Stucky, Agnes Stucky,
Rube Stuckey, Dorothy Bartel, Oliver Stucky, Esther Mae Schmidt, and
Betty Ingram
preceded him in death.
He graduated from Moundridge High School, Bethel College and Kansas
University Medical School and practiced as a family physician and
general
surgeon in Kingsburg, CA for 35 years. In retirement he lived in
Wawona, CA,
served on the Bethel College Board of Directors, and participated in
several medical mission trips.
Memorial services were held August 17, 2009 at First Mennonite Church
Reedley, Fresno Co., CA with burial in Oakhill Cemetery, Oakhurst,
Mariposa, Co., CA.
Submitted by: Patrice Flaming,
Akron PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stultz, Edgar Franklin, 83, of Broadway, Va., died Friday, Feb.
27, 2009, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 16, 1925, in Bergton, and was a son of the late John
Raleigh and Clara Moyer Stultz.
He retired after 27 years of running a forklift in the piping
department at Walker Manufacturing. He was a U.S. Marine Corps
veteran
of World War II. He was a member of Crab Run Church of the Brethren and
a member of Bergton Ruritan Club.
On Sept. 28, 1947, he married the former Esther Geil, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Margaret Dispanet and husband, Bruce, of
Mathias, W.Va.; grandchildren, Phillip Miller and wife, Dianne, of
Timberville, Robert Miller and wife, Kara, of Timberville, Barbara
Miller of Mount Jackson; great-grandchildren, Lauren Miller of Mount
Jackson, Kyle Miller and Lacey Miller, both of Timberville; a
stepgrandson, Brandon Dispanet and wife, Cassie, of Broadway; a nephew,
James Stultz of Broadway and a niece, Diana Stultz of Broadway.
A brother, Cleil Stultz, preceded him in death.
Pastors Robert Curns, Frank Tusing and Max Fisher will conduct a
funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Grandle Funeral Home chapel in
Broadway. Burial will be in the Perry Moyer Memorial Cemetery in
Bergton.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Grandle
Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to RMH Hospice, 235 Cantrell Ave.,
Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Daily News Record - 2/28/2009
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Stultz, Esther Marie Geil, 80, of Broadway, died Friday, April
3, 2009, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
She was born July 28, 1928, in Broadway, and was a daughter of the late
Arthur Daniel and Sarah Mathias Geil.
She was a nurse's aide at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, where she
enjoyed working in the nursery. She was a member of Crab Run
Church of the Brethren in Mathias.
On Sept. 28, 1947, she married Edgar Franklin Stultz, who preceded her
in death on Feb. 27, 2009.
She is survived by a daughter, Margaret Dispanet and husband, Bruce, of
Mathias; a brother, David S. Geil of Raleigh, N.C.; a sister, Rhoda
Olinger of New Market; three grandchildren, Philip Miller and wife,
Diane, of Timberville, Robert Miller and wife, Kara, of Timberville,
Barbara Miller of Mount Jackson; three great-grandchildren, Lauren
Miller of Mount Jackson, Kyle and Lacey
Miller, both of Timberville, a stepgrandson, Brandon Dispanet and wife,
Cassie, of Broadway; a nephew, James Stultz and wife, Linda, of
Broadway; a niece, Diana Cobb Stultz of Broadway; and a number of
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Paul Geil, and a
nephew, Jerry Stultz.
Pastor Franklin Tusing will conduct a funeral service Wednesday at 2
p.m. at the Grandle Funeral Home Chapel in Broadway. Burial will
follow at Perry Moyer Memorial Cemetery in Bergton.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral
home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Crab Run Church of the Brethren,
c/o Treasurer, Leona Dove, 190 Mattie Snyder Road, Mathias, WV 26812.
Daily News Record - 4/6/2009
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Stutzman, Lela Fern Hershberger, 82, of Kinross, Iowa died
February 25, 2009 at Wellman, Iowa. She was born November 9, 1926
at Harrisonville, Missouri to Samuel and Mabel (Hartzler)
Hershberger. On June 30, 1949 at Garden City, Missouri she was
married to Harold Stutzman, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Jerry Stutzman and wife Carol, James Stutzman,
Stan Stutzman and wife Phyllis, John Stutzman and wife Carol, Donavan
Stutzman, Mary Stutzman, 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and a
brother, Herman Hershberger.
A grandson, Justin Stutzman, and siblings: Alma Mast, Ruth Hershberger,
Laura Hershberger, Irvin Hershberger, Elba Hershberger, and Ralph
Hershberger preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held February 28, 2009 at Powel Funeral Home,
Wellman, Iowa with burial in Wellman Mennonite Church Cemetery,
Wellman, Iowa.
Submitted by: Jennifer Archer,
Wellman, IA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Stutzman, Thelma F. Stutzman, 74, of Beaver Crossing, NE died
May 4, 2009 at the same place. She was born March 2, 1935 at Wood
River, NE to Clarence and Ethel (Jantzi) Stutzman. On June 10,
1956 at Wood River, NE she was married to Richard Stutzman, who was
born March 6, 1933 and survives.
Surviving are children, Gordon & Terri Stutzman, Vickie & Randy
Roth, and Jeri & Bruce Knapp, 10 grandchildren, 2
great-grandchildren, and siblings: Paul & Dorothy Stutzman, Merna
Boshart, Ralph Stutzman, Phyllis & Dennis Bauman, and Judy Stutzman.
Two sisters, Mary Beth Stutzman & Loretta Boshart preceded her in
death.
Memorial services were held May 8, 2009 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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Stutzman, Thelma F. Stutzman
Thelma F. Stutzman was born
March 2, 1935 on a farm near Wood River, Nebraska to Clarence and Ethel
(Jantzi) Stutzman, the third of seven children and went to her heavenly
home on Monday, May 4, 2009 at the age of 74 years, 2 months and 2
days. She accepted Christ as her personal savior and was baptized in
her youth at the Wood River Mennonite Church. As a young girl Thelma
attended Country School District #24 and later graduated with the Class
of 1952 from Wood River High School. She received her Nebraska Teaching
Certificate by attending Kearney State College and taught District #58
near Cairo, District #76 near Wood River, and District #80 near Beaver
Crossing. Thelma was united in marriage to Richard Stutzman on June 10,
1956 at Wood River Mennonite Church. To this union three children,
Gordon, Vickie and Jerlyn were born.
Thelma farmed and worked side by side with her husband Richard while
she raised her family. She was employed at the Friend Medical Center
for 21 years. In 1989, she earned her CDL and began driving a truck
with Richard across the country enjoying their travels to all parts of
the US, never having an accident or receiving a ticket. Thelma was a
courier for Danbred for four years. She also served as a baker at the
Casey's General Store in Milford. Thelma was a strong worker and had a
mission anytime she set her mind to a task. Thelma kept at the job
until it was done. In her spare time, she enjoyed raising flowers,
gardening, quilting, fishing with her grandchildren, spending time with
her family, brothers and sisters as well as her other relatives, and
enjoyed babysitting with great-granddaughter, Ayla, who lovingly named
her "GiGi". For the last twelve years, Richard and Thelma made their
home in Phoenix during the winter months.
Thelma was a member of Bellwood Mennonite Church, Milford.
Thelma is survived by her husband, Richard Stutzman, Beaver Crossing,
son and daughter-in-law, Gordon and Terri Stutzman, Beaver Crossing,
daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Randy Roth, Milford, Jeri and
Bruce Knapp, Bloomfield, IA, ten grandchildren and spouses, Tyler,
Carson and Kody Stutzman, Brandon and wife Ashley, Bryce, Brock and his
wife Shalon, Brittany Roth, Hannah, Cecil, Clarabell Knapp, two
great-grandchildren, Ayla and Broderick Roth, brothers and sisters and
spouses, Paul and Dorothy Stutzman, Merna Boshart, Ralph Stutzman, all
of Wood River, Phyllis and Dennis Bauman, Lincoln, sister-in-law, Judy
Stutzman, Beaver Crossing, nieces, nephews, host of other relatives and
her Phoenix family and friends.
Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, infant sister, Mary Beth
and a sister, Loretta Boshart.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 8, 2009, at
Bellwood Mennonite Church with Pastors David Miller and Tim Springer
officiating. Graveside service prior to funeral service at 10:00 a.m.
Friday at Milford Mennonite Cemetery. Visitation is 2-5 pm Thursday at
Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford, 7-9 pm at the Church where family
will receive friends and relatives. Memorials may be directed.
Pallbearers are: grandsons, Tyler, Carson, Kody Stutzman, Brandon,
Bryce and Brock Roth. Honorary Pallbearers are her granddaughters
Brittany, Ashley and Shalon Roth, Hannah, Cecil and Clarabell Knapp.
From: Lauber-Moore Funeral Home
Obituary
- Milford, Friend, and Beaver Crossing, Nebraska
Submitted by: Ann Miller White, Lincoln, NE
Styer, E. Kermit , 87, of Souderton, PA died October 4, 2009 at
Rockhill Mennonite Community, Sellersville, PA from pneumonia. He
was born March 20, 1922 at Souderton, PA to Edwin R. (d. 1972) and
Marian (Ruth, d. 1922) Styer. On March 9, 1946 at Souderton he
was married to Edna B. Benner, who was born January 4, 1925 and died
April 15, 2009.
Surviving are Sons: James and Beth Styer, Telford, PA; John and Judy
Styer, Framingham, MA; Alan and Grace Styer, Greenford, OH.
Daughters: Mary and Floyd Schrock, McMinnville, OR; Lois and Gary
Halsel, Hellertown, PA; 12 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
A sister Pearl Moyer (wife of Lester Moyer), Quakertown, PA (both
deceased) preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held October 9, 2009 at Souderton Mennonite
Church, Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in Finland Mennonite
Church Cemetery, Pennsburg, PA.
Submitted by: Mary Schrock,
McMinnville, OR
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin