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Clemens, Rachel Swartz (1939-1959)
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1959 Oct 1 p. 1
Birth date: 1939
text of obituary:
Young Bride Killed In Farm Accident
CRUSHED UNDER WHEELS OF LOADED HAY WAGONS NEAR WORCESTER, PA.
Worcester [sic Worcester], Pa. — This community was saddened by the sudden accidental death of Mrs. David Clemens, 20-year-old bride of three months, who was crushed to death under the wheels of three hay trailers near Worcester on Sept. 18.
Te [sic] Worcester Mennonite church was filled to overflowing for the funeral services on Sept. 22, conducted by Rev. Paul Clemens and Rev. Jacob Kolb.
The young wife was riding on the draw bar of the tractor driven by her husband when she fell, and the wagons passed over her before her husband could stop the tractor.
The former Rachel Swartz, she is survived by her 21-year-old husband; her mother, Mrs. Clara Swartz; and 12 brothers and sisters. She was a member of the Vincent church, Spring City, Pa.