Peachey, Roland E. (1890-1959)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1959 Sep 10 p. 8

Birth date: 1890 Mar 6

text of obituary:

ROLAND E. PEACHY [sic PEACHEY]

Roland Emmanuel Peachey was born March 6, 1890 near Belleville, Pa., son of Jacob T. and Lydia S. (Harzler) Peachey; died Aug. 20, 1959 in the Lewistown, Pa. hospital at the age of 69. His death was the result of a cerebral hemorrhage suffered Aug. 9.

He was united in marriage Nov. 9, 1911 to Blanche Esther Carson.

Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. T. R. Kauffman and Nellie M. Peachey, both at home; two brothers, Frank B. Peachey of Bareville, Pa., and Jacob E. Peachey of Lewistown, Pa. R. D. 1. Two brothers preceded him in death, namely Gideon J. Peachey and John D. Peachey. Also surviving is one granddaughter, Mrs. James Knaar, and two great-grandchildren, Melody Jo and Betsy Lee Knarr of Belleville.

Mr. Peachey lived in the Big Valley area all his life. He engaged in farming for many years and in later years worked as a carpenter. He also served as Union Township Supervisor. He was a faithful member of the Maple Grove Mennonite church, Belleville, having been a trustee and a member of the building committee when the new church was erected several years ago. In sickness and in health he was patient and loving in all his dealings with humanity. His presence will be missed in the home, church, and community.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 23, with prayer services at the home at 2:00 p.m. in charge of Rev. John Stambaugh, pastor of St. John's Lutheran church, Belleville, followed by the services in the Maple Grove Mennonite church at 2:30 conducted by his minister, Rev. Waldo Miller, assisted by Rev. Stambaugh. Rev. Miller spoke on “So Great Salvation.” basing his comforting message on a favorite Scripture verse of the deceased, John 3:16.

Interment was made in the Maple Grove cemetery in Belleville.