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Stoltzfus, Lizzie (1870-1956)
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| + | <font size="+2">'''Grandmothers, 86 & 85, Called by Death'''</font> |
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| + | Bird-in-Hand, Pa. — Death claimed two aged residents of Lancaster County Amish communities within a few days' time recently. Both were the last surviving members of their respective families. |
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| + | Mrs. Lizzie Stoltzfus, widow of Menno K. Stoltzfus, died at the age of 86 and funeral services were held at the Weavertown Amish church. She leaves three sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. |
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| + | Mrs. Rebecca Petersheim, widow of Bishop John Petersheim, died at the home of her only son, Jacob. She was 85. Funeral services were held at the home of a nephew, Pre. Amos L. Smucker. Besides the son, she leaves eight grandchildren. |
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Latest revision as of 11:37, 19 September 2016
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 Mar 1 p. 5
Birth date: 1870
text of obituary:
Grandmothers, 86 & 85, Called by Death
Bird-in-Hand, Pa. — Death claimed two aged residents of Lancaster County Amish communities within a few days' time recently. Both were the last surviving members of their respective families.
Mrs. Lizzie Stoltzfus, widow of Menno K. Stoltzfus, died at the age of 86 and funeral services were held at the Weavertown Amish church. She leaves three sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Rebecca Petersheim, widow of Bishop John Petersheim, died at the home of her only son, Jacob. She was 85. Funeral services were held at the home of a nephew, Pre. Amos L. Smucker. Besides the son, she leaves eight grandchildren.
