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2015
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She was born in Upper Leacock Township to the late Elmer and Anna (Musselman*) Weaver and was the wife of the late Lester R. Sauder who passed away in 2013.
Anna was a member of the Springville Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference. She was a homemaker.
Anna is survived by her 8 children, Bernice, wife of Wayne Rissler of East Earl, Louella, wife of Mark Good of Lititz, Mary W. Sauder of Ephrata, John W., husband of Ida (Shirk) Sauder of Waterloo, NY, Anna W., wife of J. Ervin Showalter of Loyal, WI, Lloyd W., husband of Barbara (Hoover) Sauder of Mt. Pleasant Mills, Verna W., wife of Philip Rissler of Ephrata, Paul W., husband of Anna Mary (Weaver) Sauder of Denver; 48 grandchildren; 133 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 6 step grandchildren; 13 step great-grandchildren; 15 step great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Titus, husband of Lizzie (Hurst) Weaver of Ephrata and a sister, Mary N. Weaver of New Holland.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by 1 grandson; 1 great-grandson; a brother, Isaac Weaver; 6 sisters, Emma Garman, Nora Wenger, Alma Kurtz, Bernice Nolt, Ada Sensenig and Rhoda Weaver.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, May 28, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Rd., Lititz. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 29, at 8:45 a.m., at the Midway Mennonite Reception Center, with further services at 9:30 a.m., at the Springville Mennonite Church, 580 Springville Rd., Ephrata, 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 - 5/27/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
*Editor's note: Elmer Weaver's wife was Anna Nolt - her mother was Anna Musselman.
Surviving are children, Sharon (Len) Wideman, Margaret (Les) Eby, Stewart (Karen) Sauder, and Arnold (Karen Hutchison) Sauder, 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and siblings, Stanley Sauder, Harvey (Alice) Sauder, Miriam Wagler, Joanna Ropp, Maurice (Mabel) Sauder, and sister-in-law Dianna Sauder.
A grandson, Samuel Eby and a brother, Mahlon Sauder preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held July 9, 2015 at Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs, ON (due to renovations at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church) with burial in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, Three Bridges Road, St. Jacobs, Ontario.
Submitted by: Karen Sauder, St. Jacobs, ON
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
MIDDLEBURY - Calvin O. Schlabach, 51, died at 9:08 a.m. Tuesday, April 21.
He was born Nov. 6, 1963, in Goshen, to Orva E. and Beulah Mae (Yoder) Schlabach.
On June 13, 1984, in Goshen, he married Darla Mast.
His wife; children Anna Belle (Daryl) Lehman and Sara Jean (Chris) Yoder, both of Goshen, Velma Sue (Ralph) Schwartz and Matthew (Kayla) Schlabach, both of Middlebury, and Benjamin, Lonnie and Calvin Jr. Schlabach, all at home; 10 grandchildren; mother Beulah Mae Schlabach of Middlebury; siblings Wanda (Harley) Bontrager and Richard (LeAnna), Verlin (Norma), LaVon (Ruby) and Jerry (Norma) Schlabach, all of Middlebury, and Carol (Robert) Yoder and Vernon (Wanda) Schlabach, both of Goshen; and sister-in-law Delores Schlabach of Middlebury survive.
His father and a brother, Norman Schlabach, predeceased him.
Visitation will be after 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, and all day Thursday, April 23, at the family home, 58810 C.R. 35, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 24, at the family home. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Miller-Stewart Funeral Home.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 22, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are his mother and a daughter, Joy Elizabeth Nelson.
His father preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held July 21, 2015 at Salford Mennonite Church, Harleysville, Montgomery Co., PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Bradley W. Alderfer, Harleysville, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Esther M. Schmucker, 97, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Greencroft Healthcare, where she had been since May.
She was born Dec. 1, 1917, in Shipshewana, to Jerry and Lizzie (Mishler) Troyer.
On June 5, 1943, she married Tobe Schmucker in Goshen. He died Sept. 17, 1986.
Mrs. Schmucker is survived by five sons, Galen (Joyce) Schmucker of New Haven, Ron Schmucker of South Bend, Greg (Kathy) Schmucker of Shelbyville, Phil (Elaine) Schmucker of South Bend and Jeff (Raye) Schmucker of Charlotte N.C.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister Maxine Derstine of Lansdale, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Daryl Schmucker; two brothers; and four sisters.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Kern Road Mennonite Church, where she was a member. A private graveside service will be in Prairie Street Cemetery in Elkhart.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Ministries.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 22, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
NAPPANEE - Grace Quinn Schmucker, infant daughter of Myron and Joanna (Yoder) Schmucker of Nappanee, was stillborn at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Elkhart General Hospital.
Grace is survived by her parents; brothers Bentley Dwight and Brent Alan, both at home; maternal grandparents Orlin and Betty (Miller) Yoder of Nappanee; and paternal grandparents Owen and Norma (Stutzman) Schmucker of Bremen.
There will be a gathering for family and friends at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Bethel Conservative Church Cemetery on C.R. 50 in Nappanee. Graveside services will begin at 2 p.m. Pastors of New Covenant Fellowship will officiate.
Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home in Nappanee.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Aug. 22, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Beth Ann (John) Oujiri; Harvey Scholl; Duane (Kathryn) Scholl; and David (Kay) Scholl; 14 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and siblings, Irvin (Laverne) Scholl, Gladys Bain, Phyllis (Howard) Chana and Irene Reynolds.
Memorial services were held December 2, 2015 at Harvest Time Bible Church, Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL with burial in Science Ridge Mennonite Cemetery, Sterling, IL.
Submitted by: Sue Dirks, Sterling, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are his mother, children, Adam (Annie Schmidt), and Charles ("significant other" Anna Harrington); one grandchild, and two brothers, Reed and Susan Schrag and John and Sara Schrag.
His father and a brother, Mark Schrag preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held April 8, 2015 at SalemZion Mennonite Church, Freeman, SD with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral also at Pilgrims Mennonite Church, Akron, Lancaster Co., PA (simulcast, with Pastor's words and music)
Submitted by: Linda Herr, Akron, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Cora E. Schrock, 90, passed away in her home Sunday evening, May 17.
She was born May 23, 1924, in Arthur, Ill., to Edward J. and Annie (Gingerich) Yoder.
She married Raymond Y. Schrock on Dec. 21, 1946, in Arthur. He died April 2, 2009.
Survivors include four daughters, Julie A. (Tom) Gunden of Milford, Janet S. (Bill) Carney of Scottsdale, Ariz., Gail K. (Mark) Neumann of Metamora, Ill., and Marcia J. Hershberger of Wakarusa; three sons, Meril D. Schrock of Mesa, Ariz., W. Alan Schrock of Phoenix and Timothy R. (Silvia) Schrock of Bal Harbour, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Susan E. Eash and Martha (Wilbur) Kaufman, both of Goshen.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Ida Yoder; her husband; five sisters, Irma Yoder, Fannie Stutzman, Mary Stutzman, Alta Yoder and Katie E. Showalter; and two brothers, Omer and Christian Yoder.
A Goshen resident since 1961, Mrs. Schrock worked at Peddler's Restaurant and Linway Family Restaurant. She also arranged and delivered flowers.
Cora was a longtime member of Holdeman Mennonite Church. She enjoyed family, birds and flowers.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. A memorial service will be conducted starting at 11 a.m. Friday, May 22, at Holdeman Mennonite Church in Wakarusa. A private burial will take place in Olive East Cemetery in Elkhart.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Holdeman Mennonite Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
May 19, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Schrock, Cora E. Yoder, 90, of Goshen, IN died May 17, 2015 at the same place. She was born May 23, 1924 at Arthur, IL. On December 21, 1946 at Arthur, IL she was married to Raymond Schrock, who died April 2, 2009.
Surviving are four daughters (Julie A (Tom Gunden); Janet S. (Bill) Carney, Gail K. (Mark) Neumann, and Marcia J Hershberger; three sons, Meril D. Schrock, Alan Schrock, and Timothy R. (Silvia) Schrock; 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Susan E. Eash and Martha (Wilbur) Kaufman.
Five sisters: Irma Yoder, Fannie Stutzman, Mary Stutzman, Alta Yoder and Katie Showalter, and 2 brothers: Omer Yoder and Christian Yoder preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held May 22, 2015 at Holdeman Mennonite Church, Wakarusa, IN with burial in Olive East Cemetery Elkhart Co., IN.
Submitted by: Loretta Newcomer, Wakarusa, IN
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Schrock, Cora E. Yoder, 90, of Goshen, IN died May 17, 2015 at her home. She was born May 23, 1924 in Arthur, Illinois to Edward J. and Annie (Gingerich) Yoder. She married Raymond Y. Schrock on December 21, 1946 in Arthur, Illinois. He died April 2, 2009. A member of Holdeman Mennonite Church,
Survivors include four daughters, Julie A. (Tom) Gunden of Milford, Janet S. (Bill) Carney of Scottsdale, Arizona, Gail K. (Mark) Neumann of Metamora, Illinois and Marcia J. Hershberger of Wakarusa; three sons, Meril D. Schrock of Mesa, Arizona, W. Alan Schrock of Phoenix, Arizona and Timothy R. (Silvia) Schrock of Bal Harbour, Florida; 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Susan E. Eash and Martha (Wilbur) Kaufman, both of Goshen.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-mother, Ida Yoder;. her husband; five sisters, Irma Yoder, Fannie Stutzman, Mary Stutzman, Alta Yoder and Katie E. Showalter; and two brothers, Omer and Christian Yoder.
A memorial service was conducted Friday. May 22, 2015 at Holdeman Mennonite Church, Wakarusa, IN. A private burial will take place in Olive East Cemetery, Elkhart.
Source: Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
MIDDLEBURY - Katie A. Schrock, 61, died at 1 a.m. Monday, June 8, at home.
She was born March 1, 1954, in LaGrange County, to Amos N. and Clara A. (Lambright) Miller.
On March 16, 1977, in LaGrange County, she married Alvin L. Schrock.
Survivors include her husband; children Mary Ann (Dennis) Miller, Lovina Sue (DeWayne) Schrock, Ruth Etta (Ernest) Yoder, Leroy (Darlene), Orvan (Martha), Jacob (Susan), Daniel, Amos, Samuel, Paul, Levi and Nathan Schrock; 25 grandchildren; her mother; and siblings Orphie (Daniel) Schrock, Ramah (Jacob) Schrock, Lena (Melvin) Hochstetler, Clara (William) Bontrager and Marietta, Lizzieann, Ernest A. (Wilma), Orlie (Elizabeth), Ezra (Edna) and Orvan (Regina) Miller.
She was preceded in death by her father, a granddaughter and sisters Alma and Freda Miller.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, and all day Wednesday, June 10, at the family home, 0360 S. 1000 W., Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 11, at the family home. Burial will be in Bontrager Cemetery in Middlebury.
Arrangements are with Miller-Stewart Funeral Home.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 9, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
SPARTA, Wis. - LeRoy Glen Schrock, 95, of Sparta, Wis., passed away peacefully June 25, surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his children, Ida Mae (Eugene) Hershberger, Kathryn (Mel Coblentz), Dan (Ruth) Schrock, Lee (Betty) Schrock, Sue (Vernon Miller), Marlene (Lewi Graber), Darlene (Chris Hershey) and Greg Schrock; 44 grandchildren; 182 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren; siblings Stanley (Anna), Clifford (Dorothy), Levi Jr. (Mary), Frieda (Sam) Yoder, Christena (Orval) Schrock, and Naomi (Mervin) Mast; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, at the Bethel Conservative Mennonite Church, 25402 C. R. 50, Nappanee. Family and friends are invited for visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday, June 30, at the church. There also will be visitation from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 29, at the church. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, in Miller Cemetery, C. R. 126, Middlebury.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to M.A.M.: Mennonite Air Missions.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 28, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Levi Schrock Jr., 87, passed away Wednesday morning, Sept. 16, at IU Health Goshen Hospital.
He was born Jan. 18, 1928, in Goshen, to Levi and Ida (Miller) Schrock.
On Feb. 18, 1950, he married Mary Ann Miller in Goshen.
She survives along with three children, Karl L. (Lois) Schrock of Middlebury, Diane (Bill) Hershberger of Goshen and Irene (Matthew) Newcomer of Nappanee; nine grandchildren; a stepgrandson; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Freida (Sam) Yoder of Nashwauk, Minn., Christina Schrock of Ligonier and Naomi (Mervin) Mast of Goshen; and two brothers, Stanley (Anna) Schrock of Macon, Miss., and Clifford Schrock of Boyd, Wis.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Lydia Ann Bontrager, Mary Ellen Miller, Mildred Shetler, Darlene Schrock and Nettie Bontrager; and two brothers, Leon and LeRoy Schrock.
A lifelong Goshen resident, he owned and operated Village Inn Restaurant in Middlebury. He was a member of East Goshen Mennonite Church. In 2004, Mr. Schrock was recognized by the Council on Aging for his volunteer work; he enjoyed helping people.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. An 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, memorial service will be at East Goshen Mennonite Church, with Pastor Merle Hostetler officiating. A family graveside service will be in Clinton Brick Cemetery in Goshen.
Memorial contributions may be given to East Goshen Mennonite Church, for the Bread of Life Food Pantry.
Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 17, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
MIDDLEBURY - Merle Leon Schrock, 71, of Middlebury, died at 11:07 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at home.
He was born Jan. 12, 1944, in Goshen, to the late Harry and Marie (Mishler) Schrock.
Surviving are his children, Crysta (Reggie) Beachy of Rolette, N.D., Larisa (Lance) Dell of Middlebury, Grant (Rhonda) Schrock of Wakarusa, Quinn (Katrina) Schrock of Topeka and Joel (Gloria) Schrock of Jesup, Ga.; 18 grandchildren; the mother of his children, Esther Walter of Goshen; and siblings Iola Schrock and Waneta (Wilbur) Miller, both of Middlebury, Ellen (Wilbur) Mishler and Harry Schrock, both of Shipshewana, Betti Kauffman of Ephrata, Pa., and Francis (Eloise) and Marion (Eleanor) Schrock, both of Goshen.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Beulah Schrock, and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 17, and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Woodlawn Mennonite Church, 62861 C.R. 41, Goshen. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the church. Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemetery in Middlebury.
Memorials may be given to Gospel Echoes.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 17, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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Schrock, Merle Leon, 71, of Middlebury, IN died April 15, 2015 at his residence. He was born on January 12, 1944, in Goshen to Harry and Marie (Mishler) Schrock.
Surviving are two daughters, Crysta (Reggie) Beachy of Rolette, ND and Larisa (Lance) Dell of Middlebury; three sons, Grant (Rhonda) Schrock of Wakarusa; Quinn (Katrina) Schrock of Topeka; Joel (Gloria) Schrock of Jesup, GA; 18 grandchildren; the mother of his children, Esther Walter of Goshen; four sisters, Iola Schrock of Middlebury; Ellen (Wilbur) Mishler of Shipshewana; Waneta (Wilbur) Miller of Middlebury and Betti Kauffman of Ephrata, PA; three brothers, Harry Schrock of Shipshewana; Francis (Eloise) Schrock of Goshen and Marion (Eleanor) Schrock of Goshen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Beulah Schrock; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were April 19, 2015 at Woodlawn Mennonite Church, Goshen. Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemetery, Middlebury. Memorials may be given to Gospel Echoes.
Source: Miller-Stewart Funeral Home Middlebury, IN
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Schrock, Ruth Edith Culp Kropf was born February 3, 1956 and died March 21, 2015, at the River Bend Hospital in Springfield, OR, after battling with cancer of the liver for five years. She passed away peacefully with her husband at her side.
She was born in Strasburg, PA, to G. Richard and Mary (Powell) Culp. She also lived in Iowa, Indiana, and later in Oregon. As a teenager, she was baptized into the Mennonite church in Harrisburg, OR. At the time of her passing, she was a faithful member at the Halsey Mennonite Church. During her teenage years, she worked as a receptionist in her father's medical practice. She married Samuel Kropf of Harrisburg, OR, May 7, 1976. To this marriage was born three children. Sam was killed in a farming accident in August of 1981. With the help of his family and the community, she continued operating their farm for the next five years. Ruth maintained a close relationship with Sam's family over the years since Sam's death. On May 20, 1986, she married Jason Schrock of Halsey, OR, becoming mother to his five children as well as stepping into the role of a minister's wife. She served in that capacity faithfully until her death. To this second marriage were born three more children.
She was preceded in death by her mother, brother James, her first husband, and five grandchildren.
She is survived by husband Jason Schrock, five sons, Jeffrey Schrock and wife Carolyn of Chewelah, WA; Marcus Schrock and wife Rhoda of Halsey; Edward Kropf and wife Julia of Chewelah, WA; Joel Schrock and wife Sara of Harrisburg, OR; and Ryan Schrock of Halsey; six daughters, Laura (Schrock) Smucker and husband John of Halsey; Esther (Schrock) Troyer and husband Lowell of Halsey; Joleen Kropf of Halsey; Judy (Kropf) Zehr and husband Raymond of Halsey; Sara (Schrock) Hooley and husband Jerrold of Chewelah, WA; and Regina Schrock of Halsey. She is also survived by twenty-seven grandchildren, her father, her brothers John and Paul, her sister Helen, and many nieces and nephews.
Her family remembers her by her patience, quiet strength, and listening ear. Over the years, they also benefited from her medical knowledge and good advice. She loved to live and cherished each moment, especially during the last five years. Ruth really enjoyed travelling and had the privilege of three international trips to Poland, United Kingdom, and the Maritime Provinces of Canada after being diagnosed with cancer five years ago. She also loved the coast, lighthouses, and sunsets. She was known for her love of books and gave each child and grandchild a book at Christmas every year. The grandchildren loved coming to Grandma's for cookies, chocolate milk, and her well-stocked toy box. Ruth always gave a listening ear giving counsel to those who sought her advice. She served as matron to the girls at Bethel Bible School, Seymour, MO, for two winter terms. She will be missed, not only by her family, but also by her many friends and church community.
A viewing will be from 5-8pm Wednesday at the Halsey Mennonite Church. Funeral services will be at 2pm Thursday at Halsey Mennonite Church, followed by interment at Alford Cemetery.
A Vietnam War Veteran, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1963 - 1967. Jim attended Manheim Mennonite Church.
He is also survived by: a son, Matthew James Sell, at home; a grandson, Garrett Isley; a son-in-law, Randy Isley, Burlington, NC; a brother, J. Arthur married to Susanne Sell, Ephrata.
He was preceded in death by: a daughter, Louisa Ann Isley; a brother, James Robert Sell; a sister, Betty Jane Stoltzfus.
A memorial service was March 7, 2015 at Manheim Mennonite Church, Manheim, PA Interment of ashes was in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Annville, PA Source:
Funam Home of Funerals Leola, PA.
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
He was born in New Holland to the late Hershey B. and Violet G. (Wanner) Sensenig and was the husband of Irene (Sensenig) Sensenig with whom he shared 52 years of marriage.
He was a member of Speedwell Heights Brethren In Christ Church. Aaron was a truck driver for Favorite Manufacturing; also worked at Ludwig Office Furniture and bought tobacco for Lancaster Leaf. After retirement, he had various part-time jobs. He loved hunting, fishing and playing games.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, Roger Sensenig of Ephrata, Sharon, wife of Ivan Reiff of Lititz, Trevor, husband of Roxanne (Heisey) Sensenig of East Earl, Jacqueline Sensenig of Manheim, Mandy, wife of Dwayne Hoffman of Lititz; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred Musser of Denver and Viola, wife of John Nolt of Lebanon.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, Ivan and David; five sisters, Anna Mae, Ada, Gracetta, Edna and Elva.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, February 5, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Manheim Brethren in Christ Church, 54 N. Penryn Rd., Manheim. A memorial service will take place on Friday at 11 AM at the church, with Pastor Adam Forrey officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions in Aaron's memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/ Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 2/3/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Anna Mary was born in Weaverland, Pa. to the late Henry & Martha Weaver. She was the wife of the late Ivan Z. Sensenig, who died on March 21, 2013, with whom she shared 70 years of marriage.
She was a homemaker and a member of Valley View Mennonite Church.
She is survived by four sons and two daughters: Carl, husband of Rhoda (Good) Sensenig of Myerstown, Mary Jane, wife of Randy Meadath of Stevens, Ivan Ray, husband of Lois (Nolt) Sensenig of Ephrata, Erla, wife of Arthur Nolt of Clare, MI, Marlin, husband of Martha (Martin) Sensenig of Ephrata, Elvin, husband of Carolyn (Martin) Sensenig of Stevens; thirty-four grandchildren & eighty-one great-grandchildren; three sisters, Edna, wife of Luke Weaver, Alta, wife of Donald Hollinger, Minerva, wife of Elmer Nolt.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son and one daughter, Vera Mae and David; one granddaughter; four brothers and two sisters, Frank, husband of the late Edna, Ivan, husband of the late Lavina, Clarence, husband of Lydia, Irvin, Esther, wife of the late Samuel Hostetter, Eva, wife of Martin Nolt.
A viewing will be held Thursday, October 22, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Valley View Mennonite Church, 194 Gockley Rd., Stevens. Funeral services following at Valley View Mennonite Church, Friday, October 23 at 10 a.m. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 10/20/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
He was born in Ephrata to the late John Z. and Ella (Kurtz) Sensenig and was the husband of Nancy Faye (Weaver) Sensenig with whom he shared 38 years of marriage.
Clair was a member of the Metzler Mennonite Church. He was a self employed owner/operator truck driver, enjoyed motorcycling, meeting friends for coffee in New Holland and especially enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Joey, husband of Christina (Fisher) Sensenig of East Earl; 2 granddaughters, Rylee and Charlee; a brother, John, husband of Joyce (Weaver) Sensenig of New Holland; 5 sisters, Mabel, wife of Warren Seibel of Stevens, Arlene, wife of Paul Zimmerman, Jr. of Ephrata, Merla, wife of Marlin Musser of Lititz, Luella, wife of Glenn Zimmerman of East Earl and Vera, wife of Merle Musser of Ephrata.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Sensenig.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, October 20, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm, at the Metzler Mennonite Church, 515 W. Metzler Road, Ephrata. An additional viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 21, from 9 to 10 am, followed by his funeral service at 10 am, at the church with Pastors Nevin Horning, Leonard Shirk and Eugene Zoll officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Clair's memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 10/19/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
RICHLAND - David Shane Sensenig, 40, died Saturday, July 4, 2015 in Wellspan York Hospital. He was born in West Reading on May 8, 1975, a son of David S. and Susan E. High Sensenig. David had been employed for eleven years at the Walmart Store in Lebanon. He was a member of the Union Salem Evangelical Congregational Church in Jonestown. He enjoyed bowling, music and football.
Surviving in addition to his parents are sisters, Angela R., wife of Jeryl Nauman of Myerstown, Heidi, wife of Brian Daniels of Myerstown; nieces, Korissa Nauman, Kayla Nauman, Adryana Daniels; and nephew, Brenden Nauman.
Funeral service will be held on Friday at 6 p.m. in the Myerstown Mennonite Church, 624 N. College St., Myerstown. Interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Viewing on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday 5 p.m. until time of service at the church. PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. is handling his arrangements.
Lebanon Daily News - 7/7/2015
Lebanon, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
MIFFLINBURG - Koby I. Sensenig, three months old, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at his home.
Koby was born on Oct. 16, 2014, in Mifflinburg, a son of Carl B. and Darlene B. (Weaver) Sensenig, of Port Trevorton.
In addition to his parents, Koby is survived by his brother Trayton Sensenig, at home; paternal grandparents, Levi and Rosene Sensenig, of Selinsgrove; maternal grandparents, Henry and Clara Weaver, of Liverpool; paternal great- grandparents, Luke and Ida Ann Brubacker, of Ephrata; and Ellen Sensenig, of Hillsboro, Ohio; maternal great -grandmother, Lizzie Mae Weaver, of Liverpool; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Friends and family are invited from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Millmont Mennonite Church, 1310 Millmont Road, Millmont, and again from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, followed by the funeral at 10 p.m. at the church.
Officiating will be the ministry of the Millmont Mennonite church.
Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
The George P. Garman Funeral Homes Inc., 9366 Rt. 35, Mount Pleasant Mills have been entrusted with the arrangements.
Sunbury Daily Item - 1/26/2015
Sunbury, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
She was born on June 16, 1927 in East Earl Township, a daughter of the late Daniel E. and Maggie M. (Shirk) Brubaker. On November 16, 1948, in East Earl Twp., Lancaster County, she married Moses Z. Sensenig, who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Sensenig was a homemaker.
She was a member of Vicksburg Old Order Mennonite Church.
Surviving are her children and their spouses, Leon and Eunice Sensenig of Ephrata, Verna and John Shirk of Beavertown, Arlene and Clarence Shirk of Beavertown, Minerva and Alvin Reiff of Mifflinburg, Leroy and Linda Sensenig of Platteville, WI, Harvey and Lizzie Sensenig of Lewisburg, Marvin and Lydia Sensenig of Penn Yan, NY, Alvin and Lizzie Sensenig of Mifflinburg, Anna Mary and John Reiff of Latham, MO, Ella Mae and Harvey Reiff of Mifflinburg, Norma and Vernon Martin of Lewisburg, Miriam and Paul Oberholtzer of Bloomington, WI, 80 grandchildren, 153 great-grandchildren, two daughters-in-law, Nancy and husband Lowell Martin of Newville, Arlene Sensenig of Quarryville, 3 sisters, Martha wife of the late Levi Martin, Anna wife of the late Wayne Newswanger, Mabel wife of the late William Hursh, two sisters-in-law, Alta Brubaker, Beatrice Brubaker.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Paul Sensenig and Lloyd Sensenig, 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, Ada Martin, Katie Brubaker, Minnie Brubaker, 5 brothers, Menno, Amos, John, Eli, and Wayne Brubaker.
Family and friends are invited to the viewing from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Sensenig family home, 273 Strickler Road, Mifflinburg. The funeral will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday at the Sensenig family's farm, 210 Strickler Road, Mifflinburg with additional services at 9:30 a.m. at Vicksburg Old Order Mennonite Church, Beaver Run Road, Mifflinburg with the whole local ministry officiating.
Interment will be in the Vicksburg Old Order Mennonite Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are by the Dominick T. Adamo Funeral Home, 247 Chestnut St., Mifflinburg.
Intelligencer Journal - 5/27/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Survived by her father, step-mother, Elma H. Sensenig; four sisters: Arlene, wife of Paul K. Landis, of Ephrata, Verna, wife of George Kardos, of New Holland, Gloria, wife of Warren Martin, of Mt. Pleasant Mills, and Geraldine, wife of Clair B. Good, of Denver; and longtime friend Dr. Carol R. Burkholder.
She was preceded in death by her mother and a brother-in-law, John Sensenig.
Funeral services were May 14, 2015 at Martindale Mennonite Church, Ephrata, PA Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Source: Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
He was born in Lancaster to Jay and Glenda (Knauer) Sensenig of Denver.
Randy worked as a master automotive technician for Chris's Automotive Repair.
In addition to his parents he is survived by a son, Keller; a brother, Devin Sensenig and his girlfriend, Andrea Curran.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2015, from 1 to 3 pm, at the Ephrata United Zion Church, 408 East Fulton St., Ephrata, followed by his funeral service at 3 pm, with Pastor Jay Showalter officiating. Interment will take place in the Hahnstown United Zion Cemetery.
The family would encourage those attending the service to ride their motorcycles to the service and ride safe.
Memorial contributions in Randy's memory may be made to Children's Miracle Network, Penn State Children's Hospital, 500 University Dr., Hershey, PA 17033.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 9/5/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
She was born in East Earl Township to the late Reuben and Martha (Hurst) Weaver and was the wife of Ernest Shaffer for 17 years.
Lydia was a member of the Ephrata United Zion Church. She was a member of the church sewing circle and New Holland Senior Citizens. Over the years, she was employed by Victor F. Weaver Poultry, Spring Glen and Ephrata Re-Uzit. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and embroidery.
She is survived by 2 sons, Ivan W. Jr., husband of Erla (Zimmerman) Nolt of Terre Hill, Alvin, husband of Frances (Spade) Nolt of Quarryville; 3 daughters, Rose Ann, wife of Robert Esch of Denver, Lois, wife of the late Melvin Esch of Ephrata, Darlene W., wife of Gary Varner of Reinholds; 6 stepchildren, Sharon, wife of Donald Griffith of Ephrata, Wanda, wife of John Lutz of Reamstown, Ernest Shaffer, Jr. of CA, Leslie, husband of Judy Shaffer of FL, Allen Shaffer of Akron, Anna Hartranft of Ephrata; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; 12 step-grandchildren and 20 step-great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Reuben, husband of Ella Weaver of Ephrata, Clarence Weaver of Denver, Henry, husband of Irene Weaver of Reinholds; 4 sisters, Laura, wife of the late Harvey B. Martin of Ephrata, Elva, wife of Henry Martin of Lebanon, Martha, wife of Menno Hoover of Ephrata, Irene, wife of Aubrey Steffy of Akron.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Ivan W. Nolt, who passed away in 1980; her second husband, Lloyd Sensenig, who passed away in 1995; a daughter, Evelyn W. Nolt; an infant grandson, Randy; a stepson, Lloyd G. "Sonny" Sensenig, Jr.; 3 brothers, Adam, Raymond and Leroy Weaver; 5 sisters, Barbara Martin, Marion, Alice, Mary and Elizabeth Weaver.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, January 15, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Ephrata United Zion Church, 408 E. Fulton St., Ephrata. An additional viewing will take place on Friday, January 16, from 1 to 2 p.m., at the church, followed by her funeral service at 2 p.m., with Pastor Jay Showalter officiating. Interment will take place in the Fairview Cemetery, Annex, Denver.
Memorial contributions in Lydia Mae's memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/ Ephrata.
Intelligencer Journal - 1/13/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Also surviving are children, Douglas Shank and wife, Wilma, of Hinton, Sanford Shank and wife, Linda, of Dayton, Bradley Shank and wife, Faye, of Mount Crawford, Patricia Rohrer and husband, Larry, of Dayton, Cornelia Good and husband, George, of Mount Clinton, Dorothy Wenger and husband, David, of Dayton, and Rebecca Shank and husband, Keith, of Singers Glen; siblings, Stephen Showalter and wife, Eunice, of Dayton, Dwight Showalter and wife, Brenda, of Weyers Cave, Arlene Esh and husband, David, of Narvon, Pa., Annie Wenger and husband, Leonard, of Mount Crawford, and Martha Knicely and husband, Everett, of Dayton; a brother-in-law, John Robert Shank and wife, Marjorie, of Mount Clinton; and 25 grandchildren.
Along with her father, Mrs. Shank was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Shank.
Ministers of the church will conduct a funeral service Friday, July 24, 2015, at 10 a.m. at Pleasant View Old Order Mennonite Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken back to her home at 5066 Noble Center Lane, Dayton, where friends may call at any time Wednesday and Thursday until 7:30 p.m. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Daily News Record - 7/22/2015
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
Surviving are children, Phil (Beth) Shank; Arden (Meribeth) Shank; Ivan (Carol) Shank; Ruth (Alvin) Martin; and Ginny (Armand) Martin; twelve grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and siblings: Belva Robinson, Betty Sutter, Charles Ebersole, Eugene (Merildean) Ebersole, Willard (Ellen) Ebersole, Suellen (Errol) Chavin, Verna (David) Kauffman, and Roy (Jan) Ebersole.
His siblings: Catherine Johnson, Gertrude Campbell, Anita O'Berg, Pauline Dickhut, Everett Ebersole, Russell Ebersole, and Robert Ebersole preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held August 15, 2015 at Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling, IL with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Sue Dirks, Sterling, IL
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
SALEM -- Nelson R. Shaum, 77, of Leetonia, passed away peacefully after a short illness Saturday afternoon, July 11, 2015, at Salem Regional Medical Center, with his loving family around him.
Nelson was born Sept. 7, 1937, in Columbiana, the son of Harvey and Susannah (VanPelt) Shaum, and married Naomi Riehl on Oct. 8, 1961. They enjoyed 54 years together. Nelson accepted The Lord as his Savior in his youth and was a faithful member of Pleasant View Mennonite Church until his death. He was a carpenter and farmer; he also was a woodworker at Shaum's Chair Shop for 17 years.
Surviving in addition to his Naomi, are daughters, Lucy (Lawrence) VanPelt and Marilyn (Norman) VanPelt, both of Columbiana, Della (Leonard) VanPelt of North Lima, and Katie and Karie Shaum of the home; 19 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brothers, Jason (Lillian) of Columbiana, Virgil (Sally) of Apple Creek, Elvin (Mary) of Leetonia, Melvin (Dorothy) of Snover, Mich., Kenneth (Arlene) of Nappanee, Ind., and Raymond (Faye) of Kidron; and sisters, Edith (Myron) Heatwole of North Lawrence, Kathryn (Martin) Bender of Grantsville, Md., and Esther May Shaum of Columbiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be Thursday, July 16 at 10 a.m. at Mount Joy Mennonite Church, 549 Chestnut St. Ext., Leetonia, with the Pleasant View ministry officiating.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 15 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the church.
The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana, with the arrangements for their loved one.
The Daily Record, Wooster, OH
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are a daughter, Lori Shearer; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.
A son, John William Shearer JR. and a daughter, Karen Marie Simmons preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held April 2, 2015 at Franconia Mennonite Church, Telford, PA with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Barb Moyer, Telford, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
After graduating from Lancaster Mennonite School, Calvin attended Eastern Mennonite College (now Eastern Mennonite University) and New York University. He retired from EMU, where he served as a professor for many years. Calvin also taught for 14 years in Ethiopia and for 10 years in Jerusalem. He was a member of Park View Mennonite Church. He and his wife enjoyed spending time outdoors with their children and grandchildren. They also enjoyed traveling, hiking, camping, fishing and swimming. On Aug. 30, 1958, he married the former Marie Hershey Leaman, who preceded him in death Sept. 7, 2010.
Calvin is survived by his children, Douglas L. Shenk and wife, Elaine, of Hummelstown, Pa., Duane L. Shenk and wife, Tanya, of Harrisonburg and Donna Shenk Sensenig and husband, Ryan, of Goshen, Ind.; siblings, L. Dale Shenk and wife, Deborah, of Willow Street, Pa., Doris A. Mohler and husband, J. Harold, of Ronks, Pa., and Norma J. Watterman and husband, David, of Medina, Ohio; grandchildren, Jamila R. Highfield and husband, Josh, Andre M. Shenk, Nathaniel P. Shenk, Alia B. Shenk, Alyssa J. Shenk, Addison K. Shenk, Ava M. Shenk, Mara A. Sensenig and Isaac M. Sensenig; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Park View Mennonite Church. Burial will follow at Lindale Mennonite Church. The family will receive friends Sunday evening Sept. 20, 2015, at Park View Mennonite Church from 6 to 8 p.m., and the hour prior to the service Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to one of the following Mennonite Mission Organizations: Eastern Mennonite Missions, Salunga, Pa.; Mennonite Mission Network, Elkhart, Ind.; or to Mennonite Central Committee, Akron, Pa. Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home.
Daily News Record - 9/19/2015
Harrisonburg, VA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
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Shenk, Calvin Earl, 79, of Harrisonburg, VA died September 18, 2015 at the same place suffering from dementia. He was born August 7, 1936 at Baumgardner, Lancaster Co., PA to C. Mylin and Stella (Harnish) Shenk. On August 30, 1958 he was married to Marie Hershey Leaman, who is deceased.
Surviving are children, Douglas L. (and Elaine [Horst]) Shenk; Duane L. (and Tanya [Charles]) Shenk; and Donna Shenk Sensenig and Ryan Sensenig; nine grandchildren, and siblings, L. Dale Shenk and wife Deborah; Doris A. Mohler and husband J. Harold; and Norma J. Watterman and hubsand David.
Attended EMU
1959 - Taught at LMH
1961 - Mission/teaching work with EMM in Ethiopia, Nazareth
1976 - Faculty in the Bible dept. at EMU and helped to start the cross-cultural program there
Member of Park View Mennonite Church
Memorial services were held September 21, 2015 at Park View Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA with burial in Lindale Mennonite Cemetery, Lindale, VA.
Submitted by: Jane Eanes, Harrisonburg, VA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Joan Shetler, 65, died early Wednesday morning at IU Health Goshen Hospital following a 17-year battle with cancer.
She was born Jan. 9, 1950, in Lookout Mountain, Ga., the youngest of 10 children, to Wiley T. and Mattie Elvira (Williams) Blevins. On June 11, 1983, she married Ellis D. Shetler in Goshen.
He survives along with two sons, Steven Chuck Love and Chris (Robin) Shetler, both of Goshen; three grandsons, Cayden, Owen and Evan; and a sister, Penny Shetler, and a brother, L. J. (Valerie) Blevins, both of Rising Fawn, Ga.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Tom, Ray and Charles Blevins; and four sisters, Vela Blevins, Jean Bradford, Reba Richcreek and Wylene Watson.
She was a 1968 graduate of Dade County High School, Trenton, Ga., and a 1972 graduate of David Lipscomb College, now Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tenn., with a degree in sociology. She enjoyed working with people and sharing their stories. She retired as an assistant manager at the Depot, and prior to this, she worked for the Council on Aging.
A member of East Goshen Mennonite Church, faith was a central part of her life. One way she shared her faith was in the formation of the Bread of Life Food Pantry, which she served passionately.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at East Goshen Mennonite Church and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. Saturday funeral at the church. Burial will follow in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.
Memorial gifts may be directed to the Bread of Life Food Pantry c/?o East Goshen Mennonite Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Sept. 3, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Shierling, Howard C., 87, of Inman, McPherson Co., KS died December 13, 2015 at the same place. He was born May 15, 1928 at Inman, KS to W. P. and Margaret (Nickel) Schierling. On September 18, 1949 at Inman he was married to Hilda Ediger, who was born November 10, 1930 and survives.
Surviving are children, Donna and Lyle Thiessen; Joetta and Gary Ediger; and Dorothy and Mike Luty; ten grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; a brother, Ken & Wanda Schierling; and a sister, Hilda Voth.
A daughter, Joan Frobenius preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held December 17, 2015 at Bethel Mennonite Church, Inman, KS with burial in North Inman Cemetery, Inman, KS.
GOSHEN - John M. Shirk, 65, of Goshen, died at home Friday, April 3.
He was born April 4, 1949, in Goshen, to Ben M. and Grace (Martin) Shirk.
John is survived by nine siblings, Anna Mary (Roy) Zimmerman and Ben W. (Rose) Shirk, both of Goshen, Paul (Vada) Shirk of Macon, Miss., Bertha Zimmerman, Reba Zimmerman and Esther Mae (Donald) Martin, all of Decker, Mich., Kevin (Edith) Shirk of Brooksville, Miss., Ellen (Jerry) Martin of Sandusky, Mich., and Dana (Carol) Shirk of Cass City, Mich.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers-in-law, Weldon and Melvin Zimmerman.
John helped on the family farm and attended Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the Ramer Center, 24647 C.R. 44, Nappanee, where a family prayer service will be conducted at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 8. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, at the Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church.
Burial will follow in the Yellow Creek Wisler Cemetery, Goshen.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
April 5, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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By John's father, July 1991
The first year of John's life started normally but then became very traumatic with illness: in rapid succession - pneumonia, bronchitis, virus pneumonia, and then one day right after Dr. Amick left he broke out with chicken-pox. This left him with scar tissue on his brain, causing speech impairment and learning disability. When he was 8 months old we took him along to grandfathers for Christmas dinner, the only time he was out of the house for seven months. This was a serious mistake, as he was so dehydrated we had to carry him on a pillow.
John met with many disappointments and at times was misevaluated, but eventually became physically healthy. In the third grade at Jefferson School he was not able to learn as other children. He was then enrolled in the Jackson St. School in Elkhart for special education. It took much time to help and care for him as well as the transportation to and from school (36 miles a day) as there was no transportation provided at that time.
Although John cannot read or write he can operate any tractor, combine, and other machinery. Now, at age 42, he lives at home and is busy helping on the home farm which his brother dana rents. Four of his sisters and his brother Kvin have moved into the thumb area of Michigan. John, being handy at most farm work, especially field work, enjoys visiting and helping them on their farms.
John responds with a big smile and has a special place in his heart for people who talk to him and make him feel like a part of the group.
LIBERTY - Samuel K. Shirk Jr., 42, of Spencer, Tennessee, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015, in Lexington.
Formerly of Liberty, he was the son of Samuel W. and Bertha Kilmer Shirk.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Grace M. Weaver Shirk; eight children, Landis, Brenda, Eric, Kenneth, Geneva, Loretta, Elaine and Wesley Shirk, all of Spencer; five brothers and six sisters.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 29, at New Haven Mennonite Church in Spencer. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery.
Visitation is 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. today, Thursday, at the home in Spencer
The Advocate Messinger
Central KY
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Sally Roth , Michael (Dana) Short, Dianne (Ron) Lantz, and Bradley (Lisa) Short; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Doris (Andrew) King, Deloris (Marvin "Tex") Wyse, and Evelyn (Wesley) Wyse.
A son-in-law, Tom Roth, and two brothers, Dale and Willard "Bill" Short preceded him in death.
Walter was a lifelong resident of the Archbold area, he was co-owner of Pettisville Grain for 14 years, manager at Lugbill Sale Barn for 20 years, Lugbill Brothers shop for 10 years and part time at Lugbill Supply Center. He enjoyed making wood crafts, coon hunting and spending time at their lake cottage with family and friends. He was a member of the Central Mennonite Church near Archbold.
Memorial services were held November 24, 2015 at Central Mennonite church, Archbold, OH with burial in Pettisville Cemetery, Pettisville, Fulton Co., OH.
Submitted by: Dana Short, Archbold, OH
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
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WALTER S. SHORT
April 4, 1924 - November 20, 2015
Walter S. Short, age 91 years, of Archbold, passed away Friday afternoon, November 20, 2015, at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold. He was born April 4, 1924, at Wauseon, the son of Cletus and Mary (Wyse) Short, and married Ilva Sauder on June 4, 1944. A lifelong resident of the Archbold area, he was co-owner of Pettisville Grain for 14 years, manager at Lugbill Sale Barn for 20 years, Lugbill Brothers shop for 10 years and part time at Lugbill Supply Center. He enjoyed making wood crafts, coon hunting and spending time at their lake cottage with family and friends. He was a member of the Central Mennonite Church near Archbold.
He is survived by his wife, Ilva; four children, Sally Roth of Bluffton, Michael (Dana) Short, Dianne (Ron) Lantz, and Bradley (Lisa) Short all of Archbold; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Doris (Andrew) King, Deloris (Marvin "Tex") Wyse, and Evelyn (Wesley) Wyse all of Archbold.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, Tom Roth; and two brothers, Dale and Willard "Bill" Short.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday at 4 PM at Central Mennonite Church with Pastors David Elkins and Regina Wenger officiating. Interment will precede in the Pettisville Cemetery. Friends may call at Central from 2:30-4 PM on Tuesday. The family suggests that memorials be given to Mennonite Central Committee or the Donor's Favorite Charity.
Short Funeral Home
Archbold, OH
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
GOSHEN - Grace Yvonne Shrock, 56, passed away Thursday evening, Oct. 1, in her home.
She was born Dec. 18, 1958, in Peoria, Ill., to Paul and Lucille (Bontrager) Shrock.
They survive along with three brothers, Stephen (Marcia) Shrock and Wesley (Donna) Shrock, both of Louisville, Ky., and Weldon (Jenell) Shrock of Rosedale, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Frankie Shrock.
Grace was a member of Mount Joy Mennonite Church. Her family, including aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a great-niece, were an important part of her life. She will be missed for her sweet disposition and ready smile.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, and for an hour prior to the 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, funeral service at Mount Joy Mennonite Church. Pastors Ben Shirk and Nelson Yoder will officiate. Burial will follow in Miller 8 Square Cemetery in Goshen.
Memorial contributions may be given to MDC Goldenrod.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Oct. 3, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Willie is survived by his wife Elizabeth, 5 sons: David and wife Lorene of Shipshewana, IN, Paul and wife Mattie Ann of Kalona, Willis and wife Mary Schrock of Warsaw, MO, Omer and wife Miriam Schrock of Burlington Jct. MO and Henry and wife Grace of New Paris, IN; a daughter: Irene McDowell of Kalona; 23 grandchildren; 11 great grand children; 2 brothers: David Schrock of Arthur, IL and Perry Schrock of Hardyville, KY; 4 sisters: Anna Yoder and Rachel Hershberger both of Sarasota, FL, Polly Hershberger of Arcola IL, Susie Coblentz of Bloomfield, IA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, wife Sally; a son Kenneth and 3 brothers: Joe, Andy and Mahlon.
Funeral Service was May 4, 2015 at the Sharon Bethel Church in Kalona, Iowa. Burial was in the Sharon Bethel Cemetery.
Source: Yoder-Powell Funeral Home Kalona, IA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
SHIPSHEWANA - Mattie A. Slabach, 68, died at 7:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27.
She was born Oct. 18, 1946, to the late Amos A. and Mary (Miller) Schlabach.
On Nov. 11, 1965, in Topeka, she married Edward Slabach Jr.
Her husband; children Darla (Gerald) Schlabach, Eva (Loren) Schlabach and Devon (Edna), Melvin (Edna), Nelson (Rose), Earl (Ada), Wayne (Sue) and Steven (Mary) Slabach; 45 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and siblings Barbara Ellen (Wilbur) Yoder, Edna (Ervin) Bontrager, Katie (Ernest) Mullett, Anna (LeRoy) Lambright, Naomah (Willie) Yoder and John (Katie), Ervin (Diane), Mahlon (Treva), Amos Jr. (Ruby), Lloyd (Marietta), Harley (LaVera), Ray (Miriam), Leroy and Nelson (Martha) Schlabach survive.
A grandson, Jayden LaWayne Schlabach, and sister Elsa Schlabach predeceased her.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, and all day Sunday, March 1, at the family home, 3610 N. 850 W., Shipshewana. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 2, at Wayne Troyer's home, 8570 W. 350 N., Shipshewana. Burial will be in Lehman Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Miller-Stewart Funeral Home.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 28, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Born in Oden IN, she was the daughter of the late Simon S. Kemp and Lena (Wagler) Kemp Graber.
A homemaker, she was a member of Pike Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by seven children: Dorothy (Chester) Grove, Harrisonburg, VA; David (Esther) Slabaugh, Hartville, OH; LaVerne (Margaret) Slabaugh, Hartville, OH; Anna (Luke) Sensenig, New Holland, PA; William (Sharon) Slabaugh, New Holland, PA; Steven (Eunice) Slabaugh, McGaheysville, VA; Michelle (Jay) Martin, Ephrata, PA; 29 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Katie Stoll, Loogootee, IN and Rosie Miller, Montgomery, IN.
She was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Sophia Slabaugh; two brothers: Leroy Kemp and David Kemp; and a sister Edith Wagler.
A viewing will be held on Monday, November 16 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Calvary Mennonite Church, 280 Pleasant Valley Rd., East Earl, PA. Viewings will also be held in Virginia on Wednesday, November 18 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. at Pike Mennonite Church, 31 Pike Church Rd., Harrisonburg, VA. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Local arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.
Intelligencer Journal -11/14/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
NEW PARIS - Devon Jay Slabaugh, 53, of New Paris, died at 9:32 p.m. Monday, June 22.
He was born Nov. 13, 1961, to Elmer A. and Rosa (Borkholder) Slabaugh.
He married Kathryn June Schmucker, April 14, 1983, in Nappanee.
She survives with six children, Galen Slabaugh of Albion, Elsie (Ferlyn) Frey of Goshen, Julia (Steve) Borkholder of Milford, Retha (Michael) Miller of Bremen, Colleen Slabaugh and Karl (special friend Laura Bontrager) Slabaugh, both at home; five grandchildren; mother Rosa Slabaugh; brothers Delbert (Ruby) Slabaugh, Amos (Amanda) Slabaugh, Daniel (Ruth) Slabaugh, Dennis (Anna Fern) Slabaugh, Nelson (Sharon) Slabaugh, Ernest (Marlene) Slabaugh and Jerry (Irene) Slabaugh; and sisters Dorothy Slabaugh, Sylvia Slabaugh, Sarah (Marlin) Helmuth, Rosemary (Leon) Miller, Anna Marie(Perry) Miller and Ruth Ann (Danny Jr.) Miller.
Family and friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25, and all day Friday, June 26, at the family home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at the family home.
Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home in Nappanee.
The Elkhart Truth, Elkhart, IN
June 24, 2015
Submitted by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are children, Colleen Smith, Debra Davis, Candace Day, Angela Smith, and Rebecca Smith; six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Her siblings, Henry Peters, Leonard Peters, Abraham Peters, Kathryn Couch, and Maria Nunnenkamp preceded her in death.
Memorial services were held October 16, 2015 at Grace Hill Mennonite Church, Whitewater, Butler Co., KS with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Submitted by: Debbie Claassen, Whitewater, KS
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are two sons, Darrell Smoker; and Levon (Cindy Reser) Smoker; three grandchildren, and siblings, Earl (Vera Bollinger) Smoker; Levi (Jean Zellers) Smoker; Dorcas (Donald) Hostetter; and Parke Smoker.
A daughter, Darla J. Smoker Benner, two brothers, John Smoker and Norman Smoker, and two sisters, Martha Bauman and Sara Summers preceded him in death.
Abner worked For Mennonite Central Committee In Reedley, California From 1954-1956.
Memorial services were held October 31, 2015 at Landis Homes West Bethany Chapel, Lititz, PA with burial in Ridgeview Mennonite Cemetery, Gordonville, Lancaster Co., PA.
Submitted by: Norma Stauffer, Leola, PA
Edited by: Thelma Hoover Martin
Surviving are: four sons, Dennis (Kristine) Smoker, James (Sharon) Smoker, David (Kathleen) Smoker, and Kevin (Judy) Smoker, all of Genesee; two daughters, Erma Mae (Leon) Perkins of Rush, NY and Carol (John) Ebersole of Willow Street, PA; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two brothers, Christian Metzler, Jr. and Warren B. Metzler; and a sister, Susanna Heller.
Funeral Services were February 8, 2015 in the Yorks Corners Mennonite Church, Yorks Corners, NY. Rev. Eugene N. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Yorks Corners Cemetery.
Source: Lancaster on-Line
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Mrs. Smoker was a member of the Ridgeview Mennonite Church. She was a faithful volunteer at the Re-Uzit Shop and Ridgeview Church. She also enjoyed quilting and sewing.
She will be missed by her children: Terry married to Marg Smoker, Paradise, Mary Lou married to Mark Garratt, Goshen, IN, Charles married to Anne Marie Smoker, Japan, Tom married to Robin Smoker, Denver, Carol married to Mark Wiker, Lititz; 13 grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; a step-great-grandson; sisters, Ella Mae Heintzelman, Willow Street, Lorraine married to Roy Parmer, Lancaster. Her son, Jerry Lynn Smoker; her granddaughter, Alyssa Grace Garratt; and her siblings, Beatrice Patches, Richard and Robert Landis preceded her in death.
The funeral will be Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 2 p.m. from the Ridgeview Mennonite Church, 3723 Ridge Rd., Gordonville. Interment: the adjoining cemetery. Viewings: Saturday, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland and 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. at the church on Sunday.
Furman Funeral Home
Intelligencer Journal - 6/12/2015
Lancaster, PA
Submitted by: Robert Fish
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Smoker, Mildred O. "Millie" Landis, 83, of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, PA, formerly of Intercourse, PA died June 10, 2015. Born in Manheim Twp., Lancaster Co., PA to Rudy R. and Ada Oberholtzer Landis. She was the loving wife of the late Alvin F. Smoker who died on Jan. 7, 2013. Mrs. Smoker was a member of the Ridgeview Mennonite Church Gordonville, PA.
Surivived by her children: Terry married to Marg Smoker, Paradise, Mary Lou married to Mark Garratt, Goshen, IN, Charles married to Anne Marie Smoker, Japan, Tom married to Robin Smoker, Denver, Carol married to Mark Wiker, Lititz; 13 grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; a step-great-grandson; sisters, Ella Mae Heintzelman, Willow Street, Lorraine married to Roy Parmer, Lancaster.
Preceded her in death son, Jerry Lynn Smoker; her granddaughter, Alyssa Grace Garratt; and her siblings, Beatrice Patches, Richard and Robert Landis.
The funeral was June 14, 2015 at the Ridgeview Mennonite Church, Gordonville, PA. Interment: the adjoining cemetery.
Source: Furnam Home For Funerals, Leola, PA
Submitted by: Leon Hertzler
Surviving are children, Doug Smucker, Greg Smucker, Dorine Rosenberger, and David Smucker; eleven grandchildren, and siblings, Mary Ann Roth, Carolynn Underwood, Rich Smucker and Ralph Smucker.
A brother, Robert Smucker preceded him in death.
Memorial services were held August 29, 2015 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