Peachey, Mary Ellen (1945-1954)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1954 Oct 14 p. 6

Birth date: 1945

text of obituary:

LITTLE GIRL VICTIM OF FARM ACCIDENT IN BELLEVILLE COMMUNITY

Belleville, Pa. — The second tragedy to occur in this community within a month claimed the life of 9-year-old Mary Ellen Peachey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Peachey, on Sept. 25. Only a few weeks earlier, Israel B. Zook. Jr. lost his life in a saw mill accident.

Mary Ellen was returning from the field with an older brother when she attempted to jump from the tractor, lost her balance and fell under the wheels of a wagon loaded with baled hay. Death was caused by a fractured skull. Funeral services were conducted at the Allensville Mennonite church, Raymond Peachey and Elrose Hartzler officiating.