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Obituaries Eli Yutzy, 91 Eli M. Yutzy, 91, Sugarcreek, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home in Walnut Creek. He was born Aug. 5, 1921, in Hutchinson, Kan., to the late John and S u s a n (Mast) Yu t z y. He was a retired m i n i s ter and evangelist and was a member of Gospel Light Chapel near Dundee. He was first married to the former Grace Roth, who preceded him in 1985 and is survived by his second wife, the former Dorothy Stutzman Troyer, whom he married April 12, 1986. Surviving in addition to his wife are children Ron (Judith) Yutzy of Nappanee, Ind., Jim (Drusilla) Yutzy of Middletown, Barbara (John) Coblentz of Guys Mill, Pa., John (Lois) Yutzy of Dray-
ton, Ontario Canada, Myron (Karen) Troyer of Berlin and Charlene (Arlen) Mullet of Sugarcreek; 25 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Lester Yutzy of Dubuque, Iowa. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, his parents and two daughters-in-law. Services are today (Thursday, Feb. 14), at 10 a.m. at Gospel Light Chapel 2743 County Road 168, Dundee, with pastor Eli Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Sonlight Chapel Church Cemetery in Maysville. Arrangements are being handled by Smith-Varns Funeral Home, Sugarcreek. To share a memory and sign the guest register visit www.smithfuneral. com. Memorials may be made to Crossroads Hospice of NE Ohio, 3743 Boettler Drive, Suite E, Green 44685.
Elizabeth Miller, 81 Elizabeth H. (Bowman) Miller, 81, Millersburg, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 11, 2013, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home. She was born Feb. 15, 1931, near Mount Hope, to the late Harvey and Lizzie (Lehman) Bowman. She was a member of Zion Conservative Mennonite Church in Benton. She will be especially remembered for her love and concern for her children and grandchildren and her servant heart for God and others. Her love of flowers, birds and gardening in the rain are fondly remembered as well. Surviving are her husband, Jonas A. Miller, whom she married Nov. 27, 1951; sons Ivan (Fran) Miller of Walnut Creek and David (Rosella) Miller of Heron, Mont.; daughters Mary (David) Byler of Dover, Del., Miriam (Robert) Croft of Sugarcreek, Joy (David) Hostetler of Wooster, and Gloria Miller of Baltic; 19 grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; a sister, Fannie (Ezra) Wengerd of Apple Creek; brothers Harvey (Bertha) Bow-
man of Millersburg and Eli (Lydia Ann) Bowman of Fredericksburg; sisters-in-law Anna Bowman of Millersburg and Pollyanna Bowman of Shipshewana, Ind.; and a stepsister, Barbara Miller of Fredericksburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Lizzie (Mast) Bowman; a granddaughter, Megan Miller; brothers Sam, Joe and Dan; sisters Anna, Lydia, Mary and Catharine; and a stepsister, Mary. Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m. at Gospel Haven Mennonite Church, State Route 241, Benton. Friends may call today (Thursday, Feb. 14) from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the church. Arrangements were handled by Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg. The family is deeply grateful to the staff at Walnut Hills Nursing Home for the loving, compassionate care they gave Elizabeth during her stay there and to everyone whose cards, visits and kindness blessed her on her journey home.
Helen Lockley, 97 Helen King Lockley, 97, of Walnut Creek and formerly of New Castle, Pa., died Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at Walnut Hills Retirement Home in Walnut Creek. Born in McKeesport, Pa., on Oct. 31, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Edward C. King and Josephine J. King. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Lockley and a greatgranddaughter, Mandy Sommers. Surviving are a sister, Ethel L. Miller, formerly of Bethel Park, Pa.; a daughter, Patricia Ann and Leroy J. Shaw of Sugarcreek, and a son, Harry K. and Agnes H. Lockley of Carlisle, Pa.; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. She was a graduate of Butler High School, Butler, Pa. in 1934 and Slippery Rock University in 1936 and 1957. She taught school from 1936-76, as a fifth-grade teacher at Croton Avenue School in New Castle from 195767 and kindergarten and
preschool at First United Methodist Church from 1969-76. She was a member of The First United Methodist Church, Junior Reading Circle, charter member of Paws & Taws Square Dancing Club, Wimodausis, Retired Teachers of New Castle, PEA, Prime Timers, Jameson Junior Guild, and had taught line dancing at McGill Center from 1991-2000. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle, Pa. The Rev. Dennis Bupp will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Park Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the funeral home on Saturday. The obituary may be viewed and online condolences offered at www.cunninghamfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Walnut Hills Nursing Home, 4748 Olde Pump St., P.O. Box 127, Walnut Creek 44687.
Eli Miller, 64 Eli D. Miller, 64, 9041 County Road 245, Holmesville, went to be with his Lord on Thursday evening, Jan. 10, 2013, at his home after a battle with Fahrs disease. He was born Jan. 17, 1948, near Apple Creek, the son of the late Daniel L. and Emma (Hostetler) Miller, and married Melinda L. Gingerich on Nov. 11, 1971. She survives. He had worked at Wayne Mines and later at Riceland Cabinets. He was a faithful member of the Amish Church. Surviving in addition to his wife, are children, Dan (Sylvia) Miller of Holmesville, Henry (Sharon) Miller of Auburn, Ky., Miriam (Raymond) Petersheim of Holmesville, Emma (David) Pratt of Coal Grove, Anna (Marlin) Miller of Franklin, Ky., Mary (Tom) Peachey of Russellville, Ky., Amanda (Linford) Miller of the home, Lydia (Matthew) Schmucker of Fredericksburg and Edward (Janet) Miller of Millersburg; 25 grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Linda (Chriss) Gingerich of Walhounding, Edna (Henry) Gingerich of Holmesville, Ada (Jacob)
Gingerich, Toby (Nancy) Miller and Josie (Emma) Miller, all of Fredericksburg, Miriam Beam of Holmesville, Lydia (Steve) Goudy of Millersburg, Barbara (Abner) Nisley, Reuben (Clara) Miller and Levi (Susan) Miller, all of Fredericksburg. He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant sisters; and a special grandson, Randell. Services were Sunday, Jan. 13 at the Norman Hershberger residence, County Road 245, Holmesville, with Bishop Eli Hilty officiating. Burial was in Yoder Cemetery, Holmes County. Murray Funeral Home in Fredericksburg handled arrangements.
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Dennis Miller, 92 Dennis Devon Miller, 92, Sugarcreek, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Walnut Hills Nursing Home in Walnut Creek. He was born Feb. 16, 1920, in Berlin, to the late Rudy and Jenny ( Tr o y e r ) Miller. Dennis spent the years, 1941-45 in Ohio, Virginia, and Montana in Civilian Public Service, and was a smoke jumper in Montana and Idaho. He was employed by the Mullet Coal Co. for six years and in 1956 began a career as a self-employed artificial inseminator of cattle. He enjoyed working with the farmers and their cattle for 35 years. He was a member of Grace Mennonite Church in Berlin and was a sports fan who loved basketball, as well as baseball and football. Having once owned an Indian motorcycle, he also enjoyed the races. Camping with his family was very much enjoyed and Canada was a favorite destination. Dennis and Mary made many trips to Branson, Mo., where they enjoyed
the country music and a once in a lifetime trip, driving to Alaska, was very special to him. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Grace Conkle, whom he married Oct. 13, 1946, and was by his side for 66 years; children Cathy Lynn (Frank) Smith of Delta, Colo., Errol Stanley (Kathy) Miller of Jeromesville and Jolene Dee (Denny) Oxender of Bluffton; grandchildren Kendra (Jim) Huber, Kyle (Dana) Smith, Kalina (Isaiah) Schloneger, Tori (Myles) Bower and Luke Miller Oxender; and a brother, Stanley E. Miller of Sarasota, Fla. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Helen L. Miller and Maxine L. Brown. Services are today (Thursday, Feb. 14) at 10 a.m. at Grace Mennonite Church in Berlin, with pastors Larry Kaufman and Bob Miller officiating. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Sugarcreek. Arrangements are being handled by SmithVarns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek. To share a memory and sign the guest register visit www. smithfuneral.com.
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