John William "Bill" Cressman

John — Bonita Lou "Bonnie" Fretz. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Howard C. Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-387060

Notes:

CRESSMAN, Howard Snyder

Peacefully, at Lisaard House, on Tuesday, November 2, 2004, in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Miriam Snider. Dear father of Dale Cressman and his wife Brenda, Martin and their daughter Hannah of Kitchener and Bill Cressman and his wife Bonnie Fretz and their son Aaron of Waterloo. Sadly missed by one brother, Keith Cressman and his wife Audrey Musselman of Peoria, Illinois. Mr. Cressman was born in Preston and was a life long resident of the area. He was involved for many years in the feed industry and was an active life member of Wanner Mennonite Church and a former charter member of the Preston-Hespeler Kiwanis Club. For the past 12 winters, he had been active in the Sunnybreeze Community, near Port Charlotte, Florida. He especially enjoyed the company of his family, including his grandchildren, many cousins and nieces and nephews. The family will receive their friends at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd. Cambridge) on Thursday, November 4, 2004, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service, will be conducted at the Wanner Mennonite Church (Beaverdale Rd. Cambridge), with Rev. Don Penner officiating, on Friday, November 5, 2004, at 2 p.m. Interment in Wanner Cemetery.

The Record 3 Nov 2004 pg B11

Howard — Miriam Jean Snider. Miriam (daughter of John Stanley Snider and Erma Shantz) was born 24 Jan 1931; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Miriam Jean Cressman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-387061

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23292
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1923, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Cressman.--Howard Cressman was born near New Hamburg, Ont., April 10, 1897; died where he was born on March 12, 1927; aged 29 y 11 m. 2 d. In Dec., 1924, he was united in marriage with Sister Ida Snyder, Hespeler, Ont., to which union was born one son. Just one week previous to his death he was taken seriously ill with pleuro-pneumonia and God saw best to take him home. During his illness he suffered severely and continuously, but he bore it all much patience and Christian fortitude. At the age of 14 he accepted Christ as his personal Savior, united with the Mennonite Church, and remained a faithful member to the end. In his untimely departure he leaves a sorrowing companion, one son (Keith), father, mother, two brothers (Leander and Curtis), besides a host of relatives and friends. In the home he will be greatly missed as an affectionate companion and a loving father. In the Church his service and counsel can no longer be personally given, but we bow to our heavenly Father, and from our heart's desire to say, "Thy will be done." Funeral services were held Mar. 14, from his late home to the Bean Church, and burial in the adjoining cemetery. Brethren Ozias Cressman, Manasseh Hallman, Moses Shantz, and Oscar Burkholder conducted the services. Text, Rev. 13: 14.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 52 - March 24, 1927, page 1103

Howard married Ida Snyder 12 Dec 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ida (daughter of Rev. Absalom B. Snyder and Mary Groff) was born 4 Jan 1898, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1977, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ida Cressman
• Name: Ida Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6136.5000
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

SNIDER, Mrs. Norman M.-- On Monday, October 10, 1977, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Ida Snyder Cressman, beloved wife of Norman Snider, in her 79th year, of 7B Lang's Drive Cambridge. Dear mother of Keith Cressman of Morton, Ill., and Howard Cressman of Cambridge; also survived by her grandsons, Dale, Bill, Karl, Eric; one sister, Emma of Kitchener and one brother Edward of Cambridge. Predeceased by her former husband, Howard A. Cressman; two sisters, Mrs. Nelson Bechtel and Mrs. Chester Buschert and one brother Oliver. Mrs. Snider was born in Hespeler, Ont. and has been a resident of the Elmira Community for many years. She was a member of Preston Mennonite Church and had a lifetime interest in her church and Sunday School work. Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira after 7 p.m. today until Thursday at 11 a.m. when removal will be made to the Preston Mennonite Church for funeral service at 3 p.m.


The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 11 Oct 1977

Other Events:

• Church Membership: Preston Mennonite Church, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Stanley Snider
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24136

Notes:

SNIDER, J. Stanley -- At Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on March 15, 1985, John Stanley Snider formerly of RR 2, Atwood, aged 81 years. Former member of the Mannheim, Strasburg and Listowel Mennonite Churches. Presently a member of Preston Mennonite Church. Very active in the community in which he lived. Husband of the late Erma Snider (nee Shantz) who predeceased him in 1978. Father of Paul and his wife Dorothy of Ayr, James and his wife Janice of Cambridge, Kenneth and Wife Marie of Arwood, Robert of Ayr, Miriam (Mrs. Howard Cressman) of Kitchener, Audrey (Mrs. William MacDonald) of Owen Sound and Lucille (Mrs. Elmer Ellison) of Moorefield; brother of A. Leonard Snider of Waterloo. Predeceased by his parents Ephram and Lucinda Snider; one daughter Mary Carol and one sister Sylvia (Mrs. Solomon Gehman). Sixteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Saturday 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral service and committal will take place at Preston Mennonite Church Sunday at 3 p.m. Spring burial will take place at Mannheim Mennonite cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 16 Mar 1985

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Snider, J. Stanley, son of Ephraim and Lucinda (Hallman) Snider, was born at Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 24, 1904; died of a heart attack at Cambridge Hospital, Mar. 15, 1985; aged 81 y. On Sept. 4, 1929, he was married to Erna Shantz, who died on Feb.2, 1978. Surviving are 4 sons (Paul, James, Kenneth, and Robert), 3 daughters (Miriam-Mrs. Howard Cressman, Audrey-Mrs. William MacDonald, and Lucille-Mrs. Elmer Ellison), 16 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and one brother (A. Leonard Snider). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Mary Carol) and one sister (Sylvia-Mrs. Solomon Gehman). He was a member of Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Mar. 17, in charge of Brian Bauman and Paul Martin; interment in Mannheim Cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 16 -April 16, 1985, page 276, 277, 278

John — Erma Shantz. Erma (daughter of Herbert Shantz and Selina Shantz) was born 11 Jul 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Erma Snider
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167149
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

SNIDER, Mrs. J. Stanley (Erma) -- At the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, on Friday, February 3, following a lengthy illness, Erma Shantz, age 72 years, of 515 Langs Dr., Cambridge (P). A member of Listowel Mennonite Church, she had a lifelong interest in Christian education and the W.M.S.C. Beloved wife of J. Stanley Snider, dear mother of Paul of Ayr, James of Cambridge, Kenneth of Route 2, Atwood, Robert of Dungannon, Mrs Howard (Miriam) Cressman of Cambridge, Mrs. William (Audrey) MacDonald of Owen Sound, Mrs.Elmer (Lucille) Ellison of Route 2, Moorefield; sister of Mrs. Martin (Wilma)Horst of Kitchener, 15 grandchildren also survive. Predeceased by one daughter, Mary Carol and two sisters, Orpha and Lona. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after noon Saturday until Sunday at 11: 30 a.m., when removal will be made to the Listowel Mennonite Church for funeral and committal service at 2: 30p.m., Rev. Brian Laverty officiating. Spring interment, Mannheim Mennonite cemetery.1a


The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 4 Feb 1978

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Snider, Erma, daughter of Herbert and Selina Shantz, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., July 11, 1905; died at Cambridge (Preston) Ont., Feb. 3, 1978; aged 72 y. On Sept. 4, 1929, she was married to J. Stanley Snider, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Miriam Mrs. Howard Cressman, Audrey Mrs. William MacDonald, and Lucille Mrs. Elmer Ellison), 4 sons (Paul, James, Kenneth, and Robert), 15 grandchildren, and one sister (Mrs. Wilma Horst). She was preceded in death by one daughter and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Listowel Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 5, 1978, in charge of Brian Laverty and Herbert Schultz; interment in Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 23 - June 6, 1978 - page 466

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00028-2110
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Ezra M. Cressman, "was born November 13th, 1860. He is married to Louisa Shantz. They reside near New Hamburg where he is engaged in farming. To them are born two children, "

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Cressman - Ezra, son of Menno and Lydia (Martin) Cressman, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Nov. 13, 1860; died very suddenly April 29, 1938; aged 77 y. 5 m. 16 d. On March 23, 1886 he was united in marriage to Louisa Shantz who survives him. This union was blessed with 3 sons, 2 having preceded him, namely, Leander and Howard. There survive him besides his companion, 1 son (Curtiss), on the homestead; also 12 grandchildren, 1 brother, and 2 sisters. As a young man he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, being a member of the Bean congregation. He was faithful to the end. He was loved and respected, always ready with his counsel. He will be missed in the home, in the Church, and in the community. Funeral services May 1, at the home by Bro. Moses H. Roth and at the Bean church by Moses H. Shantz, assisted by M. Hallman. Text, Psa. 90: 12. Burial in adjoining cemetery.


GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXXI, No. 7 - May 19, 1938, Page 158, 159

Ezra married Louisa Shantz 23 Mar 1886. Louisa (daughter of Joseph Y. Shantz and Elizabeth Stauffer) was born 17 Dec 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1950; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Louisa Cressman
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6736
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Louisa Shantz, "was born December 17th, 1865. On March 23rd, 1886, she was married to Ezra M. Cressman, a farmer. They reside near New Hamburg and have two children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Cressman. --- Louisa, daughter of the late Joseph Y. and Elizabeth (Stauffer) Shantz, was born near Haysville, Ont., in 1865; passed away June 20, 1950; aged 85 y. In 1886 she was married to Ezra Cressman, who preceded her in death. She and her husband were residents of Wilmot Twp., their entire lifetime, having farmed for many years. Soon after marriage she became a Christian and joined the Biehn Mennonite Church, where she continued as an active member until her passing. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Their home was blessed with 3 sons (Leander and Howard, who predeceased her, and Curtis, a bishop in the Mennonite Church, who resides on the home farm). She also leaves 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She and her husband established a family altar so that the family might worship the Lord together as the children grew up. She had comparatively good health until a month before her death, when she suffered a stroke. Funeral services were conducted June 23 at the home and at the Biehn Church by Manasseh Hallman and M. H. Roth. Her body was laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the church.


Gospel Herald - Volume XLIII, Number 31 - August 1, 1950 ---- page 774.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00106-5929
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

REV. A. B. SNYDER

HESPELER, March 11, Rev. A. B. Snyder, 74, one of the best known residents of this district and former pastor of Wanner Mennonite church, near here, died at his home at Fisher Mills today. The deceased, who was a life long resident of the district was ordained in 1893 and for 40 years, was the minister of the Wanner Mennonite church. He took a great interest in educational and missionary activities of the Mennonite church. He was the chairman of the Mennonite Bible School, at Kitchener, during the early years, following its organization. He also served on the Mennonite Mission Board of Ontario, for a number of years. He was married on May 17, 1892, to Mary Groff of Waterloo, who survives with the following children; Mrs, Nelson Bechtel of Hespeler. Oliver A. Snyder of Hesprler, Mrs. Chester Buschert of Preston, Mrs. Howard Cressman, Hespeler, Edward and Emma at home. The funeral will be held at 1: 30 p.m., Friday, from the residence, to the Wanner Mennonite church, for service at 2: 30, with Interment in the adjoining Cemetery. Bishop B. M. Kanagy, the pastor of the congregation and Rev. P. F. Coffman of Vineland, will oonduct the services.

Kitchener Daily Record 11 Mar 1936 pg 17

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Rev. Absalom Snyder, "was born March 7th, 1861. On May 17th, 1892, he was married to Mary Groff (No.3357). They reside near Hespeler, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. On June 18th, 1892, he was ordained to the ministry of the Mennonite Church. Up to the present he has proved himself to be an able man and no doubt in time will be one of the ablest ministers of the Mennonite body. His family consists of two children named ."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Absalom married Mary Groff 17 May 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Andrew H. Groff and Mary W. Bauman) was born 15 Aug 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1949, RR2, Preston, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Groff
• Name: Mary Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00044-3357
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Groff, "was born August 15th, 1864. She is married to Rev. Absalom B. Snyder. They reside near Hespeler where he is engaged in farming. The family consists of one child named Martha."

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Mrs. Mary Snyder

HESPELER, Nov. 24. Death occurred at her home, R.R. 2 Preston, on Tuesday, of Mary Groff, widow of the late Rev. A. B. Snyder. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Groff, the deceased was a native of Waterloo, She was the last surviving member of her family. In 1891 she married, Absalom B Snyder. She had resided at her R.R. 2 Preston home, for nearly 60 years. Her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Nelson (Martha) Bechtel, predeceased her. She was long a member and active worker In Wanner Mennonite Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Chester (Edna) Buschert of Preston; Mrs. Norman (Ida) Snider of Elmira; Emma of Hamilton and two sons, Oliver of Hespeler and Edward of Preston. Thirteen grandchildren also survive. A private service will be held at the late residence, at 2: 30 p.m., tomorrow, with a public service at Wanner Church, at 3 p.m. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 24 Nov 1949 pg 5

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00106-5873
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

Ephraim married Lucinda Hallman 17 May 1889. Lucinda (daughter of Abraham C. Hallman and Maria "Mary" Schmidt) was born 25 Sep 1874, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lucinda Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3548
• Residence: 1955, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Lucinda Hallman, "is home with her parents and unmarried." (1896)


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Snider, Lucinda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Hallman, was born at New Dundee, Ont. ; died at the St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., after a long illness, Jan. 26, 1964; aged 90y. On May 17, 1889, she was married to Ephraim Snider, who survives. He is deacon at the Strasburg Church, where she also served faithfully. Also surviving are 2 sons (J. Stanley and A. Leonard), one daughter (M. Sylvia), one brother (J. Riley), 10 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Seven brothers and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the church, Jan. 29, in charge of Lester Bauman, assisted by J. b. Martin.


Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 8 - March 3, 1964, Page 190, 191

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00110-6872
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Herbert Shantz
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Shantz, --Herbert, eldest son of the late Aaron and Leah (Snider) Shantz, was born Dec. 6, 1874; passed away at his home Feb.28, after a long illness; aged 80 y. 2 m. 22 d. Early in his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the David Eby Church, and later the Erb Street Mennonite Church. On Dec. 12, 1900, he was united in marriage to Selina Shantz, Manheim, with whom he shared life's joys and sorrows for 54 years. Surviving him are his companion, 4 daughters, (Orpha-Mrs. Vernon Woolner, Kitchener; Lona-Mrs. Joseph Martin, Elimira; Erma-Mrs. Stanley Snider, Kitchener; and Wilma-Mrs. Martin Horst, Waterloo), 12 grandchildren, one great grandchild, one brother (Ephraim), and one sister (Mrs. Urias Snider, Waterloo). One sister preceded him in death in 1935. He was faithful Christian and always interested in the work of the church. Services were conducted at the Erb St. Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ont., by Clare Shantz and J. B. Martin, with burial in the Erb Street Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVIII , Number 13 - March 29, 1955 page 310, 311

Herbert married Selina Shantz 12 Dec 1900. Selina (daughter of Amos M. Shantz and Esther C. Cressman) was born 22 Mar 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Selina Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6741.7
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Selina Shantz
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Shantz, Selina, daughter of Amos and Esther (Cressman) Shantz, was born March 22, 1877, in Wilmot Twp., Ont.; died at Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 11, 1958, after a lengthy illness; aged 81 y. 8m. 19 d. On Dec. 12, 1900, she was married to Herbert Shantz, who died Feb. 28, 1955. Surviving are 4 daughters (Orpha-Mrs. Vernon Woolner, Lona-Mrs. Joseph Martin, Erma-Mrs. Stanley Snider, and Wilma-Mrs. Martin Horst), 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Maggie, Barbara, and Elminda Shantz). Preceding her in death were 5 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a member of the Erb Street Church, Waterloo, Ont., where services were held, in charge of Wilfred Ulrich and J. B. Martin.

Gospel Herald - Volume LII, Number 2 - January 13, 1959, page 46