Overholt, Mattie (1908-1968)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1968 Jul 25 p. 3

Birth date: 1908

text of obituary:

Four Die in Ohio Accidents

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Blackout Causes Fatal Collision

Hartville, Ohio. — An apparent temporary loss of consciousness due to drowsiness on the part of the driver resulted in the death of Mrs. John (Mattie) H. Overholt, 60, of Hartville, who was a passenger in a car driven by her son Merle, 24. The car went out of control and struck a telephone pole. Her son escaped with a deep laceration on his arm.

Funeral services for Mrs. Overholt were held July 15 at the Pleasant View A. M. Church of which she was a member. Alvin Wittmer officiated.

Survivors include her husband, two daughters, five sons, 28 grandchildren, five sisters and three brothers.