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Hofstetler, John P. (1860-1930)
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1930 Jul 30 p. 5
Birth date: 1860 May 22
text of obituary:
Dalton, Ohio, July 17. John P. Hofstetler, for the past 10 years a resident of Orville, died at his home, 322 South Vine St., at 11;55 o'clock Saturday night, after an illness of several months duration, death being due to a complication of diseases.
He was the son of Peter T. Hofstetler and Katherine, nee Neuenschwander, and was born in a country home, near Applecreek, May 22, 1860, having reached the age of 70 years, one month and 20 days at the time of his death.
He was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Graber on July 24, 1885, who survives him, as does also a daughter, Mrs. Metta Lagnese, and a son Melvin Hofstetler. He is also survived by five grandchildren and several brothers and sisters.
Early in life he united with the Sonnenberg Mennonite church, of which he was a faithful member for many years.
Funeral services were held from the late home at 2 o'clock, tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. L. Scherry. Interment was made in Crown Hill cemetery. — Dalton Gazette.