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Stoltzfus, George (1919-1954)

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1954 Aug 26 p. 1

Birth date: 1919

text of obituary:

PASTOR OF MISSION CHURCH DIED SUDDENLY WHILE WORKING IN FIELD

Cochranville, Penna. — George Stoltzfus, 45, pastor of the Coatesville Mennonite Mission, died suddenly of a heart attack while working in a field. Funeral services were held at the Millwood meeting house in charge of Bishops J. A. Kennel, Leroy Stoltzfus and Ministers Reuben Stoltzfus and Aaron Shank.

He is survived by his wife, Miriam Hertzler Stoltzfus, and six children; his father, Amos Stoltzfus; one sister, Mrs. Elmer Kauffman, and one brother Amos. His brother Joseph was one of three persons killed in an automobile accident in January 1953.