ELMER GRAYBILL FUNERALS 1902-1918
MONROE TOWNSHIP, JUNIATA COUNTY PA.
Contributed by Vi P. Limric
Monroe Twp. was first part of Fermanagh Twp. from 1762 to 1767,
then part of Penn Twp. in 1767. In 1772 it became part of Greenwood
Twp. until 1858 when it became Monroe Twp.
Elmer Graybill (1865-1919) ordained pastor of Richfield Mennonite
Church in 1902.
WILLOW, PHOEBE
Mrs. Phoebe Willow, wife of Samuel Willow was buried 24 Aug 1902
at Daniel's Church. Aged 63 years and 6 months. Rev. 7-14.
Services - Father and Myself.
KAUFFMAN, ALBERT
Albert, son of Bro. and Sister Bennett Kauffman, died 4 Jan 1903.
Aged 2 years, 10 months and 16 days. Buried at the Mennonite Church
at Richfield on 6 Jan 1903.
Services by S.S. Graybill, B.S. Winey and Myself.
GRAYBILL, D.N.
David N. Graybill died 2 Apr 1903. Aged 40 years, 7 months and 21
days. Buried at the Pine Church on 6 Apr 1903.
Services by Rev. Moore, Rev. Haney and Myself.
GRAYBILL, KATHERINE
Katherine, wife of Jacob G. Graybill, died 5 May 1905. Aged one day
less then 56 years. Funeral services were 9 May 1903 in the
Richfield Mennonite Church. Interment at Cross Roads Cemetery.
Wm. Bergey and Myself.
BASOM, LEE
Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Basom died.
NAUGLE, HANNAH
Hannah, wife of Benjamin F. Naugle was born 23 May 1839 and died 13
Aug 1903. Aged 64 years, 2 months and 20 days. Funeral 16 Aug 1903
at the U.B. Church.
Service by Rev. Newell and Myself.
LANDIS, REV. ELIAS
Rev. Elias Landis was born 4 Apr 1822 and died 26 Jan 1904. Aged 81
years, 9 months and 22 days. Funeral services at the Brethren
Church at Richfield by Rev. Andrew Bashore and Myself.
Rev. Landis was a minister in the Brethren Church for thirty-five
years.
GRAYBILL, DAVID SR.
David Graybill, Sr. was born 21 Oct 1821 and died 3 Oct 1903. Aged
81 years, 11 months and 18 days. Buried at Pine Church with
services by Revs. Moore, Haney, S.S. Graybill and Myself.
WILK, JANE
Miss Jane Wilk of Knousetown Pa. died 1 Jan 1905 aged about 50
years.
TROUP, FIANNA
Fianna, wife of Isaiah Troup was born 1842 and died 2 Feb 1905.
Aged about 63 years. Funeral on 5 Feb at Pine Church.
Services by S.S. Graybill and Myself.
GRAYBILL, JOHN
John Graybill, son of Peter W. and Annie Graybill was born 16 Aug
1879 met death by accident at Loraine Ohio on 17 May 1905. Aged 25
years, 9 months and 1 day. Buried at Pine Church.
Services by Myself.
TROUP
Infant of Irvin and Mrs. Troup died 27 May 1905. Aged 11 weeks.
Funeral at Neimond's Church 29 May 1905.
Services by Father and Myself.
LANDIS, JACOB
Jacob Landis was born 29 Jan 1816 and died 30 May 1905. Aged 89
years, 4 months and 1 day. About 1842 he was united in marriage to
Fannie Graybill. To this union was born eight children. Funeral at
Richfield Mennonite Church. Interment at Cross Roads Cemetery.
Services by Wm. Bergey and Myself.
AUKER, HENRY
Henry A. Auker was born 4 Jun 1840 and died 13 Oct 1905. Aged 65
years, 4 months and 9 days. Funeral at the U.B. Church, East Salem,
Pa. on 16 Oct 1905.
Services by Revs. J. Landis, C.G. Winey and Myself.
WATTS, WILLIAM
William Watts, son of Thomas and Emma Watts was born 12 Aug 1903
and died 15 Sep 1905. Aged 2 years, 1 month and 3 days. Funeral at
Neimond's Church on 18 Sep.
Services by Father and Myself.
TROUP
Isaiah Troup.
SHELLENBERGER, GEORGE
Infant son of Thomas and Annie Shellenberger died at Lewistown, Pa.
19 Aug 1906. Aged 11 months and 22 days. Buried at the Brick
Church, near Richfield, Pa. on 20 Aug 1906.
Services by P.G. Shelley and Myself.
BRYANT, SUSAN LANDIS
Susan Landis Bryant, widow of the late Scott Bryant, died 28 Sep
1906. Aged 65 years, 11 months and 11 days. Her husband preceded
her tothe spirit world 42 years ago. Funeral services in the
Lutheran Church on 30 Sep by P.G. Shelley and Myself.
BENNER, JOSIAH
Josiah Benner died 27 Sep 1906, at his home near Selinsgrove Pa.
Aged 62 years and 3 months. He is survived by his wife, aged mother
and 12 sons and daughters, all present. Funeral services in Luthers
Church at Richfield Pa. on 1 Oct 1906 by Rev. Snavel and Myself.
FRANTZ, MOLLIE
Miss Mollie Frantz was born 22 May 1843 and died near Richfield Pa.
on 22 Oct 1906. Aged 63 years and 5 months. Buried in the Lutheran
Cemetery 24 Oct 1906
Service by S.S. Graybill and Myself.
KEMRER, HENRY N.
Henry N. Kemrer was born in Perry Twp., Snyder Co. Pa. on 23 Jan
1884 and met death by accident on 31 Oct 1906. Funeral from the
home of his parents, Samuel and Sarah Kemrer, Sunday 4 Nov 1906.
Interment at Arbogasts Church. The deceased was a member of the
Evangelical Church for three years.
Services by myself.
LEITZEL, GLENN EDWARD
Glenn Edward Leitzel, infant son of Samuel and Grace Leitzel was
born 23 May 1905 and died 10 Jan 1907. Aged 1 year, 7 months and 17
days. Funeral on 13 Jan 1907 at the Mennonite Church, Richfield Pa.
Services by S.S. and E.W. Graybill.
LAUVER, CHRISTIAN
Christian Lauver was born 28 Mar 1829 and died 4 Feb 1907. Aged 77
years, 10 months and 7 days. Funeral at Neimonds Church.
Services by S.S. and E.W. Graybill.
INCH, CATHERINE TREVITZ
Catherine Trevitz Inch was born on 3 Jul 1884 and died 7 Mar 1907.
Aged 22 years, 8 months and 4 days. Funeral at Arbogasts Church by
Rev. A.S. Bearly and E.W. Graybill.
SHEAFFER, WM. ELMSWORTH
Wm. Elmsworth Sheaffer, infant son of Sherman and Laurrie Sheaffer
was born 15 May 1905 and died 20 Jul 1907. Aged 2 years, 2 months
and 5 days. Funeral on 23 Jul at Mt. Pleasant Mills, Pa.
Services by E.E. Gilbert and Myself.
MASTER, MRS. SARAH ALICE
Mrs. Sarah Alice Master, wife of Wm. Master, was born 24 Mar 1853
and died 24 Jul 1907. Aged 53 years and 5 months. Funeral on 28 Aug
at Fremont, Pa. Services by E.E. Graybill and Myself.
THORP, LUCY
Lucy Thorp, wife of Isaac Thorp, was born in Luzerne County, Pa. on
12 Jul 1833 and died near Evandale, Pa. on 10 Aug 1907. Aged 74
years and 28 days. Funeral on 13 Aug at Neimonds Church.
GRAYBILL, ANNA
Annie Graybill was born 17 Jan 1831 and died 22 Sep 1907. Aged 76
years, 8 months, and 5 days. On 27 Dec 1849 she was married to Jus.
G. Graybill. To this union were born 7 children. Funeral on 27 Sep
at the Richfield Mennonite Church.
Services by Banks Winey, Wm. Bergey and Ert. Graybill.
GORDON, WILLIS R.
Willis R. Gordon was born 13 Mar 1837 and died 5 Mar 1908. Aged 5
days less then 71 years. Buried at Richfield Pa.
Services by A.S. Beirly and Myself.
GARMAN, MARY LANDIS
Mary Landis Garman, wife of Peter Garman, was born 9 Mar 1844 and
died 3 May 1908. Aged 64 years, 1 month and 22 days. Funeral at Mt.
Pleasant Mills, Pa. on 6 May 1908.
Services by E.E. Gilbert and E.W. Graybill.
FRONTZ, MARIE
Marie Frontz, wife of Samuel Smith, born 1881 and died 4 May 1908.
Aged 27 years. Funeral at Neimonds Church by S.S. and E.W.
Graybill.
HORNBERGER, HENRY
Henry Hornberger, Sr. was born 18 Mar 1845 and died 22 Aug 1908.
Aged 63 years, 5 months, and 4 days. Funeral on 25 Aug at Aline Pa.
Services by Rev. Sites, Milton and Myself.
RAMER, JOHN
John Ramer was born 4 Aug 1833 and died 1 Sep 1908. Aged 75 years
and 28 days. He was married to Sarah Dunkelberger and to this union
were born five children. Funeral at Neimonds Church on 3 Sep.
Services by Myself.
BERGEY, SARA
Sara Bergey was born 7 Apr 1888 and died 7 Sep 1908. Aged 20 years
and 5 months her death was the ninth out of the family. One
brother, one sister, father and mother, and grandmother survived
her. Funeral at the Brothern Church. Interment at the Brick
Mennonite Church. Services 9 Sep by Banks Winey and Myself.
WINEY, SUSAN
Susan Winey, widow of Joseph Winey, was born 29 Nov 1826 and died
7 Sep 1908. Aged 81 years, 9 months and 8 days. She was married to
Joseph G. Winey on 12 Dec 1850 and they were blessed with 6
children. (3 sons and 3 daughters) Two daughter preceded her to the
spirit world 46 years ago and her husband 10 years ago. Funeral on
9 Sep 1908 at 2:00 p.m. by B.S. Winey and Myself.
KNOUSE, SOLOMON
Solomon Knouse was born 31 Dec 1846 and died 24 1908. Aged 61
years, 8 months and 23 days. He was married to Louisa Smith and
this union was blessed with 8 children, two daughters preceded him.
Funeral 27 Sep at St. Peters.
BRUBAKER, MOSES
Moses Brubaker was born near Port Trevorton, Snyder County Pa. on
14 May 1845 and died 3 Nov 1908. Aged 63 years, 5 months and 9
days. Married in 1865 to Phebe Himold and this union was blessed
with 7 children (6 sons and 1 daughter). The oldest son preceded
him and his wife died Nov 1878. In Nov 1879 he was again married to
Molly Himold, who survives him with 5 sons, 1 daughter and 30
grandchildren. Funeral on 6 Nov at the church near Port Trevorton,
Pa. by Wm. Sieber and Myself.
BALDWIN, PYLE
Pyle Baldwin was born in Chester County Pa. on 16 Mar 1831 and died
near Richfield Pa. on 23 Nov 1908. Aged 77 years, 8 months and 4
days. Funeral at Neimonds Church.
AMEY, ED
Ed Amey was born 11 Dec 1891 and died 30 Nov 1908. Aged 16 years,
11 months and 18 days. Three brothers and five sisters survive him
with a widowed mother. Funeral services by E.E. Gilbert and Myself
in the Lutheran Church, Richfield Pa. Interment at Pine Church.
KISSINGER, CHARLES
Charles Kissinger was born near Freburg Pa. on 5 Apr 1851 and died
29 Jan 1909. Aged 57 years, 9 months and 24 days. He was the father
of 13 children of which 5 preceded him to the spirit world. Funeral
services by Rev. Reber of Middleburg Circuit and Myself at the
Ebenezer Church. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
LAUVER, MARGARET PATTON
Margaret Patton Lauver, wife of John Lauver of Milroy Pa. was born
at Thompsontown Pa. 15 Oct 1880 and died at Milroy 13 Jul 1909.
Aged 28 years, 8 months and 28 days. Funeral at Thomsontown,
services by Rev. Moser and Myself.
BENNER, IRA BENNER
Ira Benner Benner was born 21 May 1887 and was shot 31 Aug 1909.
Aged 22 years, 3 months and 10 days. Funeral at Richfield Pa.
Services by W.W. Graybill, P.G. Shelley and Myself.
FRONTZ, BENJAMIN
Benjamin Frontz was born 16 Apr 1834 and died 24 Mar 1909. Aged 74
years, 11 months and 11 days. He was united in marriage to Joanna
Zeller. To this union was born 10 children (2 sons and 8 daughter).
Funeral at Richfield by Father and Myself.
WILSON, ISABELLE
Isabelle Wilson, daugher of Eva "Siss" Lauver was born 9 Apr 1902.
She died aged 7 years, 8 months and 7 days. Funeral at Neimonds
Church on 26 Dec 1909.
RHOADS, MRS. ANNIE
Mrs. Annie Rhoads, wife of Ed Rhoads was born 16 Sep 1857 and died
7 Jan 1910. Aged 52 years, 3 months and 21 days. She was a daughter
of Samuel and Maria Willow. 9 children, 7 survive. Funeral at the
U.B. Church by Rev. A.S. Bierly and Myself.
RUMBACH, ADAM
Adam Rumbach was born 25 Aug 1854 and died 16 Jan 1910. Aged 55
years, 4 months and 25 days. Funeral at U.B. Church, Richfield Pa.
Buried at Brick Mennonite Church by Rev. George R. Eby and Myself.
SHIRK, LIZZIE GRAYBILL
Lizzie Graybill Shirk, wife of Caleb Shirk, was born 5 Jun 1861 and
died 23 Jan 1910. Aged 48 years, 7 months and 18 days. She was the
second daughter of Christain and Susanna Graybill. She was united
in marriage to C.B. Shirk. To this union were born 4 sons and one
daughter. She took sick and died at the home of Fred G. Moyer.
Funeral at Richfield Pa. on 28 Jan 1910 by Rev. Erb of the U.B.
Church and Myself.
SHELLENBERGER, HAZEL VERDILLA
Hazel Verdilla Shellenberger, infant child of Christian and
Verdilla Shellenberger, was born at Lewistown Pa.
MOORE, LYDIA TROUP
Lydia Troup Moore, wife of Simon Moore, was born 5 Apr 1869 and
died 3 Mar 1910. Aged 40 years, 10 months and 28 days. Father,
mother, 2 brothers, 1 sister, husband and only son survive her.
Funeral at the Lutheran Church at Richfield Pa.
Services by E.E. Gilbert and Myself.
BERGEY, WILLIAM
Rev. William Bergey was born 12 Mar 1845 and died 14 Jul 1910. Aged
65 years, 4 months and 2 days. In 1871 he was united in marriage to
Kate Shelley. This union was blessed with eleven children.
Services by S.S. Graybill, P.G. Shelley and Myself.
SNYDER, SAMUEL J.
Samuel J. Snyder was born 7 Jun 1845 and died 13 Sep 1910. Aged 65
years, 3 months and 6 days. He was first married to Sarah Brouse of
Kratzerville. This union was blessed with 4 children. His second
wife was Ellen Youngman. Buried at Richfield Pa.
HOOD, SARAH PUFFENBERGER
Sarah Puffenberger Hood, second wife of Miles Hood, was born at
Mifflintown Pa. on 3 Sep 1837 and died 17 Sep 1910. Aged 73 years
and 14 days. Funeral at Richfield Pa. by Rev. Luther Weibel and
Myself.
FINKENBINER, ETHEL L.
Ethel L. Finkbiner, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George
Finkenbiner was born 8 Mar 1910 and died 19 Sep 1910. Aged 6 months
and 11 days. Funeral at Neimonds Church.
AUKER, MARY
Mary Auker, widow of John S. Auker, was born 15 Nov 1826 and died
5 Dec 1910. Aged 84 years and 20 days. Buried at Lauvers Church.
Services by S.S. and E.W. Graybill.
KERSTETTER, ANNIE E.
Annie E. Kerstetter, wife of H.S. Kerstetter, was born 27 Nov 1862
and died 10 Dec 1910. Aged 48 years, 8 months and 13 days. She
suffered from burns for about 9 months. Buried at Arbogast Church.
HOOD, MILES
Miles Hood was born on 23 Jun 1843 and died 17 Dec 1910. Aged 67
years, 5 months, and 24 days. Four sons, four daughters and 26
grandchildren survive. Buried at Richfield by Rev. Erb and Myself.
ROUSH, ISABELLA
Isabella Roush was born on 26 Oct 1831 and died 29 Dec 1910. Aged
79 years, 2 months and 3 days. She was twice married. Her first
husband was Samuel Hackmaster. Her second marriage was to Joshua M.
Roush, who also preceded her to the Spirit world. In 1851 she was
converted and united with the United Brethren Church in which she
had been a faithful member until God caller her home. Services were
at the U.B. Church at Richfield Pa. by Rev. Erb and E.W. G.
BENNER, SALLIE
Sallie Benner, widow of Jacob Benner was born on 10 May 1825 and
died 1 Jan 1911. Aged 85 years, 7 months and 21 days. She was
united in marriage to Jacob Benner in 1843 and to this union were
born 13 children, 8 still living. She has 233 direct descendants,
13 children, 85 grandchildren, 129 great grandchildren and 6 great
great grandchildren. Early in life she confessed Christ and united
with the Dunkard Church where she was a consistant member until
death. Service in the Lutheran Church at Richfield Pa. by Rev. P.G.
Shelley and Myself.
WILLOW, SAMUEL
Samuel Willow was born on 28 Nov 1831 and died 1 Feb 1911. Aged 79
years, 2 months and 3 days. He was the father of 11 children. The
funeral was at Daniels Church and was conducted by A.S. Bierly and
Myself.
PAGE, MRS. JACOB
Susan A. Kanvill, wife of Jacob Page was born on 1 Sep 1853 and
died 1 Mar 1911. Aged 57 years and 6 months. In 1875 she was
married to Jacob Page of Freemont Pa. To this union were born 11
children. The funeral was held in the U.B. Church at Mt. Pleasant
Mills, Pa. by Rev. Beirly and Myself.
SWARTZ, DAVID W.
David W. Swartz was born on 13 Feb 1822 and died 4 Apr 1911. Aged
89 years, 1 month, and 21 days. He was united in marriage to
Susanna Lauver in 1845. To this union were born 3 children (2 sons
and 1 daughter), Jacob L., David L, and Kate Anna, married to Sol
P. Page. Funeral at U.B. Church at Richfield Pa. by Father and
Myself.
BASHOR, RAY
Ray Bashor, son of Isaac and Minnie Bashor, died 7 Apr 1911. Aged
13 years and 3 months. Funeral at Lost Creek Church by Rev. J.O.
Smith and Myself.
FISHER, EMANUEL
Emanuel G. Fisher was born on 22 Apr 1846 and died 23 Apr 1911.
Aged 65 years and one day. Funeral at U.B. Church and interment in
U.B. Cemetery.
WAGNER, CHARLES
Charles Wagner was born on 7 Mar 1849 and died 7 Jul 1911. Aged 62
years and 4 months. Funeral at Daniels Church by Rev. A. Beirly and
Myself.
SPRIGGLE, AMMON
Ammon Spriggle was born on 13 Oct 1872 and died 19 Jul 1911. Aged
38 years, 9 months and 5 days. He was united in marriage to Emma
Reich and to this union were born 6 children (4 boys and 2 girls).
Funeral at Cross Roads Meeting House. Services by Rev. Wm.
Graybill, Simon P. Auker and Myself.
STRAUSER, GEORGE C.
George C. Strauser was born on 12 May 1852 and died at _____ Ill.
on 27 Jul 1911. Aged 59 years, 2 months and 15 days. Buried at U.B.
Cemetery, Richfield Pa. Services by Rev. Erb and Myself.
AUKER, WM. P.
Wm. P. Auker, youngest son of Jacob and Esther Auker at Oriental,
Pa. was born 29 May 1893 and died 12 Aug 1911. Aged 18 years, 2
months and 23 days. Father, mother and 10 brothers and sisters
survive him. Funeral at Arbogasts Church by S.S. and E.W. Graybill.
WHITELY, EMILY MAY
Emily May Whitely, infant daughter of Abram and Carrie Whitely,
died 30 Aug 1911. Aged 1 month and 20 days. Funeral at U.B. Church
by Myself.
SEIFRED, WM. P.
Wm. P. Seifred died 5 Nov 1911. Aged 52 years, 3 months and 12
days. Funeral at Freemont Pa. Service by Rev. Weitmer and Myself.
WINEY, SUSAN SHIRK
Susan Shirk Winey, wife of John G. Winey, was born on 9 Jun 1840
and died 29 Jan 1912. Aged 71 years, 7 months and 11 days. On 20
Dec 1860 she was united in marriage to John G. Winey. To this union
were born 7 sons and 2 daughters and 16 grandchildren. Her husband,
1 son, 1 daughter and 2 grandchildren preceded her to the Spirit
World. She was a consistant member of the Mmnnonite Church for
nearly 1/2 century. Funeral on 23 Feb at Richfield Mennonite
Church. Services by Philip Apple and Myself.
LAUVER, CATHERINE
Cahterine Lauver, wife of the late Solomon Lauver Sr., was born 13
Jun 1825 and died 12 Mar 1912. Aged 86 years, 7 months and 29 days.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Samuel Stroup, and one
granddaughter and five great grandchildren. Funeral service at
Neimonds Church on 15 Mar by Rev. Hoffer and Myself.
PYLE, NETTIE GRAYBILL
Nettie Graybill Pyle was born on 31 Mar 1890 and died 31 Mar 1912.
Aged 22 years. In 1910 she was united in marriage to John Pyle.
This union was blessed with 1 child, aged 2 months at mothers
death. Funeral services at Richfield U.B. Church by Rev. ___
HELWIG, JAMES P.
James P. Helwig was born 7 Mar 1858 and died 5 Apr 1912. Aged 54
years and 28 days. On 2 Apr 1882 he was united in marriage to Emma
Kramer. This union was blessed with 5 sons and 3 daughters. Funeral
services at U.B. Church.
SWARTZ, MARIA
Maria, wife of Jacob L. Swartz was born 18 Mar 1849 and died 9 Jan
1914. Aged 64 years, 9 months and 21 days. They together had eight
children. Five preceded her to the spirt world. Funeral at
Richfield U. B. Church. By Rev. House and myself.
KAUFFMAN, BENJ.
Benj. Kauffman was born 5 Mar 1851 and died 19 Jan 1914 at the age
of 62 years, 10 months and 14 days. Funeral at Neimonds Church. By
Myself.
LAUVER, JUDITH DEIHL
Judith was born 5 Sep 1833. She was united in marriage to Jonas
Long of Pfoutz Valley. This union was blessed with three children.
Two sons and one daughter. Her first husband preceded her to the
spirit world many years. She was again married to Peter Lauver and
on 21 Jan 1914 she died at the age of 80 years, 4 months and 15
days. She was a faithful member of the Dunkard church. Funeral at
the home of her son Colter Long. Interment in a family burying
ground in Pfoutz Valley. By myself.
ARNDT, MRS. ABRAM
Mrs. Abram Arndt, Aug 1914.
TROUP, EMMA
Emma, wife of John R. Troup was born 21 Jun 1847 and died 31 Jul
1914. Aged 67 years, 1 month, and 10 days. She was the mother of
twelve children. Six with a Arndt and six with John R. Troup.
Funeral at Arbogasts Church. By Myself.
STRAWSER, MARY ELDA
Infant daughter of Geo. W. and Martha Strawser was born 17 Jun 1913
and died 31 Aug 1914. Aged one year, two months and 14 days.
Funeral at Daniels Church. By Myself.
WILLOW, SARAH TROUP
Sarah, wife of Sowarra Willow was born 14 Jul 1858 and died 14 Sep
1914. Aged 56 years and 2 months. She was the mother of sixteen
children. Funeral at Arbogasts Church. By myself.
ULRICH, JANE MILLER
Jane, wife of David K. Ulrich.
RAMER, JACOB L.
Jacob, son of Joseph and Sallie Ramer was born 27 May 1894 and died
Friday evening Feb 1915. Aged 20 years, 7 months and 25 days. He is
survived by his parents, six brothers and two sisters. Interment at
Ebenezer Church Cemetery. By Myself.
HENDRICKS, PERCY MARLYN
Infant son of LeRoy and Jennie Hendricks. Died 14 Mar 1915. Aged 10
months and 18 days. Funeral at Richfield U.B. Church. By myself.
MESSIMER, DAVID W.
David, son of Josia and Mrs. Messimer was born 18 Aug 1873 and died
18 Feb 1915. Aged 41 years and 6 months. We was united in marriage
to Levina Brown. This union was blessed with six children all
living. Funeral was held in the Richfield Mennonite Church and
interment in the cemetery near the Brick Mennonite Church. By
myself.
KERSTETTER, HENRY W.
Henry W. Kerstetter was born (date unknown) and died at his home in
West Perry Township 1 Mar 1915. Aged 75 years of acute indigestion.
He was united in marriage to Mrs. Jane Bargo. This union was
blessed with six children. Funeral at Arbogasts Church by Rev.
Hilds and Myself. Text "Let me die the death of the righteous."
DRESSLER, GLADYS
Gladys Dressler daughter of Geo W. and Ida Dressler died 7 Mar
1915. Aged 9 years. Funeral held in U.B. Church Richfield by Rev.
Hrim of Millerstown M.E.C. and myself. Text 23rd Psalm. "The Lord
is my shepherd."
LAUVER, MRS. ELIZABETH
Mrs. Elizabeth Lauver widow of the late Reuben Lauver was born near
Richfield 31 Jul 1836, daughter of Jacob and Mary Graybill, died in
Milroy Pa. 14 Mar 1915. Aged 78 years, 7 months, and 13 days. She
was the mother to twelve children, six sons and six daughters.
Three children preceded her to the spirit world. Those who survive
are Mrs. Samuel Oberholtzer, Milroy; Mr. Ammon Lauver, Bellville
Pa.; Jacob I. Lauver, Richfield Pa.; Thos. John and Reuben of
Milroy; Mrs. John Riehl and Mrs Wolf of Lewisburg Pa.; and Miss
Annie at home at Milroy Pa. Also twenty four grandchildren. Funeral
at Lauvers Mennonite Church near Evendale by Rev. William Seiber
and myself. Text Rev. 14:13.
MOYER, JOHN W.
John W. Moyer of near Evendale Pa. ws born in Montgomery Co. Pa. 27
Feb 1838 and died 12 May 1908. Aged 70 years, 2 months and 15 days.
He was united to Mary Lauver. This union was blessed with six sons
and one daughter. Funeral at Lauvers Church by my father and
myself.
STEIMLING, LUCINDA ANN SEARER
Lucinda Ann, widow of William Steimling at Kellerville Pa. was born
14 Jul 1836. She was married to William Steimling on 6 Feb 1853.
This union was blessed with twelve children, eight sons and four
daughters. Six sons and two daughters preceded her in death. Two
sons, two daughters, 41 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren
survive. Died 28 Mar 1915. Aged 78 years, 8 months and 14 days.
Funeral at Neimonds Church. By myself.
ARNOLD, JAMES
James Arnold son of Adam and Elizabeth Arnold was born 5 Oct 1881
and died 29 Mar 1915. Aged 32 years, 5 months and 24 days. In 1889
he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Smith. this union was
blessed with ten children. Funeral at Linengers Chruch.
BASOM, SARAH MATILDA INCH
Sarah, wife of John M. Basom was born 17 Mar 1870. Was united in
marriage to J.M.B. 2 Jun 1889. This union was blessed with nine
children. Died 7 Apr 1915. Aged 45 years and 20 days. Funeral first
one held in the United Evangelical Church. Services by Rev. Keller
her pastor and myself.
RAMER, ELIZA AMANDA
Eliza Amanda Ramer wife of George Ramer in Neitz Valley was born 16
Aug 1852 and died Sunday night 11 Apr 1915. Aged 62 years, 7 months
and 25 days. She was united in marriage to Geo. Ramer 23 Nov 1871.
This union was blessed with ten children, four sons and six
daughters. One son and two daughters preceded her in death. She was
a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for 30 years. Funeral at
Ebenezer Church by myself.
WATTS, MRS. BARBARA
Barbara, widow of Thomas G. Watts was born 30 Oct 1833 and died 13
Apr 1915. Aged 81 years, 7 months and 13 days. They lived in
married life sixty years. This union was blessed with eleven
children, 47 grandchildren and 77 great grandchildren. Funeral at
Neimonds Church on 16 Apr 1915. By myself.
NEIMOND, MARY J. NEE JEFFERIES
Mary, wife of James Niemond died 18 May 1915 at the age of 57
years, 5 months and 24 days.
AUKER, MRS. ESTHER ARBOGAST
Esther, wife of Jacob Auker was born 13 Jan 1854 and died 22 May
1915. Aged 61 years, 4 months and 9 days. She was the mother of
eleven children. One son preceded her. Survived five sons, five
daughters and 28 grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the
Mennonite Church 35 years. Funeral was held at Arbogast Church.
Interment in adjoining cemetery.
ZEIDERS, BERTRAM WALTER
Bertram Walter son of Frank and Lottie (Niemond) Zeiders was born
31 Jul 1907 and died 25 May 1915. Aged 7 years, 10 months and 24
days. Funeral at Neimonds Church.
LAUVER, CATHERINE H.
Catherine, widow of the late Henry Lauver was born 22 Jan 1851 and
died 21 Jul 1915 near Dallas Pa. Aged 64 years, 5 months and 29
days. She was the mother of ten children. Funeral at Grubbs Church
by myself.
GEORGE, RUTH ELIZABETH
Infant child of mute parents. Aged 2 months and 13 days. Funeral at
St. James Church.
GAYMAN
Gayman young son of Banks and Lydia Gayman died of private at U.B.
cemetery Richfield Pa.
TROUP, JOSEPH R.
Joseph R. Troup was born 6 Oct 1836 died 27 Oct 1915 aged 79 years,
21 days. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Willow. This union
was blessed 8 children. Funeral at Lutheran Church, Richfleld.
PROTZLINE, MRS. SARA
Mrs Sara Arbogast wife of Frank Portzline was born 16 Mar 1843 died
29 Feb 1916 aged 72 years, 11 months and 13 days. Funeral 3 Mar at
Arbogast Church by Rev. S.P. Brown and myself.
SNYDER, ELLEN
Ellen Graybill wife of Henry W. Snyder was born 10 Nov 1845 died 4
Mar 1916 aged 73 years, 3 months and 24 days. Funeral U.B. Church
by Rev. Bingham and myself.
DRESSLER, GRANT LEON
Grant Leon Dressler infant son of William and Mary Kerstetter
Dressler was born 12 Feb 1915 die 21 May 1916 aged 1 year 3 month
and 9 days. Funeral at Arbogast Church.
KERSTETTER,
Infant son of Sol. G. and Alice Kerstetter was born 2 Jul 1914 and
accidently drowned in Foster Garman's spring 4 Jun 1916 aged one
year, 11 month and two days. Funeral held in our church.
FINKENBINER, SARAH
Sarah widow of Daniel Finkenbiner.
TROUP
Son of Irvin and Cora Troup.
NAUGLE. BENJAMIN F.
Benjamin was born 26 Apr 1836 died 24 Aug 1916 aged 80 years, 3
months and 26 days. On 1 Jan 1857 he was united in marriage to
Hannah Marshall. This union was blessed with 8 children. He served
in Co. G. 3rd Regt. U.S. Calvary 3 years and 9 months. A member of
the U.B. Church 30 years where interment was made. Services by
myself.
SNYDER, REV. ABRAM
Rev. Abram Snyder, Roaring Springs Pa. was born 12 Mar 1841 died 11
Sep 1916 aged 75 years, 5 month, and 18 days. On 7 Sep 1867 he was
united to Susan Grove, Huntingdon Co. This union was blessed with
six sons and one daughter. Isac, Jacob G., Daniel, John, Herman and
William and Mrs. Levi Souders(died). Funeral at Roaring Springs 4
Sep 1916. By Rev. Yoder D. M. and myself.
SHEAFFER,
Wife of Benj. Shaffer, Jr.
GRAYBILL, JACOB G.
Jacob G. was born 28 Mar 1850 died 29 Dec 1916 aged 66 years, 9
months and 1 day. In Oct 1872 he was united in marriage to
Katherine Leitzel. This union was blessed with 8 children, 3
daughters and one son and his wife preceded him to the spirit
world. Funeral 2 Jan 1917 at Richfield Mennonite Church. By myself
and Philip Apple.
LANDIS, MRS. UTICA ROWE LANDIS
Wife of Tobias Landis was born 13 Oct 1852 died 11 Jan 1917 at the
age of 64 years, 2 months and 28 days. She was united in marriage
to Tobias Landis 13 Mar 1870. This union was blessed with 12
children, 6 sons, and 6 daughters, 28 grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran
Church and later became a member of the Mennonite Church. Where she
was a faithful member until death removed her. Funeral at the
Secbin Church, Globe Mills, Pa. 14 Jan 1916. By Rev. Snable and
myself.
FERGESON, REBECCA ELLEN
Wife of Andrew Fergeson was born 22 Aug 1842 died 10 Feb 1917 at
the age of 74 years, 5 months and 18 days. She was faithful member
of the Evangelical Church for 40 years. Funeral services at Maze,
Juniata Co. By Myself.
GAMBY, SARAH MATILDA
Wife of William Gamby was born 24 Nov 1847 and died 5 Apr 1917 at
the age of 69 years, 4 months and 11 days. Funeral at U.B. Church
Mt. Pleasant Mills. Bro. Apple and myself.
AUKER, ENOCH
Enoch was born 23 Jun 1852 and died 19 Jun 1917 at the age of 64
years, 11 months and 26 days. He was a faithful member of the
Richfield Mennonite Church for many years. Funeral at Kisers
Church, Verdilla Pa. Rev. Drumheller and myself.
NAUGLE, MARGARETE ELIZABETH
Daughter Chester and Maude Naugle was born 7 Apr 1913 and was
killed on the R.R. at Milton Pa. 4 Aug 1917 aged four years, 3
month and 27 days. Funeral at Richfield Pa. By myself.
RENNELS, MRS. JENNIE
Wife of Abram Rennels of Philadelphia was born 6 Sep 1833 died in
Turkey Valley 23 Aug 1917 aged 83 years, 11 months and 17 days. She
was a member of the Ashbury M.E. Church Philadephia. Funeral at
Mifflin Pa. By myself.
STROUP, ELIZABETH
Wife of Emanuel Stroup was born 28 Jul 1849 died 6 May 1917 at the
age of 67 years, 9 months and 8 days. She was united in marriage to
S.S. Stroup. This union was blessed with 12 children, 7 boys and 5
daughters. Funeral at Arbogasts Church by Rev. Muma and Myself.
SNYDER, REV. HERMAN
Rev. Herman Snyder of Roaring Springs, Pa. was born 15 Aug 1879 was
united in marriage to Elizabeth Zook. This union was blessed with
four children. Three preceding him in death. He was ordained to the
ministry, (1810?) in the Mennonite Church. On 12 Sep 1917 he came
to his death in the R.R. shop at Altoona at the age of 38 years and
26 days. Funeral at Roaring Springs, Pa. By Rev. Yoder, James
Stuart and E.W.G.
SWARTZ, JOHN E.
Son of John J. and Elizabeth Swartz was born 69 years ago. He was
united in marriage to Annie Gaugler. One child died in infancy.
Funeral at Neimonds Church 29 Sep 1917 by myself.
BASOM, JACOB
Jacob was born 11 Apr 1847 died 8 Dec 1917 aged 70 yers, 7 months,
and 27 days. On 17 Nov 1870 he was united in marriage to Aneline
Basom. This union was blessed with 8 children, 9 grandchildren and
one great grandchild. Funeral service at U.B. Church by Rev. R.A.
Arndt and myself.
LAUVER, ELMIRA
Elmira Spatzer widow of Henry Lauver was born 8 Nov 1856. She was
united in marriage to George Lycum. This union was blessed 7
children. Husband and 5 children preceded her in death. She was
remarried to Henry Lauver on the 13th of May 1916. She was baptized
and united with the Richfield Pa. Mennonite Church. On Sat 1 Dec
1917 she died at the age of 61 years, 23 days. Funeral at Neimonds
Church by myself.
HORNBERGER, MRS. SARAH CATHERINE MEISER
Sarah was born 14 Mar 1863 died 15 Dec 1917. She was united in
marriage to James Hornberger. This union was blessed with 5
children, and 10 grandchildren. She was a member of the Lutheran
Church at Arbogasts where interment was made. Services by myself.
RHOADS, MRS. ELIZABETH
Elizabeth was born in Byre, Germany 27 Dec 1822 and died at
Richfield Pa. 1 Mar 1918 at the age of 95 yers, 2 months and 4
days. She was united in marriage to Leonard Rhoads. This union was
blessed with 8 children, 22 grandchildren and 36 great
grandchildren. Funeral services in the Richfield Lutheran Church by
Rev. _____ and myself.
WINEY, THEOPHELELUS
Son of Abram and Francies Winey was born 1 Dec 1860 died at
Wernersville Pa. State Hospital 14 Apr 1918 aged 57 years, 4 months
and 13 days. Funeral services at the Richfield Mennonite Church by
Rev. P.G. Shelley and myself.
SELLERS, EVA ANNA KEPLER
Eva Anna was born 8 Feb 1839 and died 20 Jun 1918 aged 79 years, 6
months and 12 days. On the 23rd day of Dec 1858 she was united in
marriage to Joseph Sellers. This union was blessed with 3 sons, 19
grandchildren. She was baptized in infancy and united with the
Lutheran Church in her youth. Funeral at the Brick Mennonite Church
by Rev. Gilbert and myself.
BENNER, MERIAM JENETTE
Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Benner died 3 Jul 1918 aged 1
month and 11 days. Services Rev. R.A. Arndt and myself.
WOMER, JONATHAN
Jonathan was born 14 Jun 1840 died 9 Sep 1918 aged 78 years, 2
monts and 25 days. He was united in marriage to Mary Kepler. This
union was blessed with 4 sons and 5 daughters, 3 grandchildren and
2 great grandchildren. Funeral at the U.B. Church Richfield, Pa.
where he was an active member for 25 years. Services by Rev. R.A.
Arndt and myself.
STRAWSER, SIMON LYBRAND
Son of Simon and Hariet Strawser was born 7 Mar 1863 died 21 Sep
1918 aged 55 years, 6 months and 15 days. He was united in marriage
to Mary Krebs. This union was blessed with 12 children, 16
grandchildren. He was an active member of the Evangelical Church
Daniels where interment was made by myself.
STRAWSER, ACCY. MERIAH
Wife of John Strawser was born 8 Jun 1869 and died 29 Sep 1918 at
the age of 49 years, 4 months and 21 days. This union was blessed
with 6 children, 7 grandchildren. Funeral at the Arbogast Church by
myself.