Carol Fern Roth

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-118247

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Roth, Carol Fern, daughter of Curtis L. and Pearl (Brenneman) Roth, was born July 23, 1943; died of cancer at the home of her parents, on March 20, 1962; aged 18 y. 7 m. 28 d. Surviving, besides her parents, are one brother (Richard), one sister (Judy), her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Simon Roth, New Hamburg, and Mrs. Lily Brenneman, Kitchener), and one great-grandmother. She was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held on March 23, in charge of Orland Gingerich and Elmer Schwartzentruber.

Gospel Herald - Volume LV, Number 37 - September 18, 1962 - pages 838, 839.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-118248
• Elected Office: 1963, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden for the County of Waterloo

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Roth.- Curtis L., 73. Born: April 23, 1920, East Zorra Twp., Ont., to Simon B. and Selma Lichty Roth. Died: May 25, 1993, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors-wife: Pearl Mary Brenneman Roth; children: Richard, Judy Barker; brother and sister: Howard, Marjorie Minke; three grandchildren, one great-grandson. Predeceased by: Carol Roth (daughter). Funeral and burial: May 27, Steinmann Mennonite Church, by Fred Lichti and Vernon Zehr.

Gospel Herald - Volume 86, Number 26 - June 29, 1993, pages 16, 17.

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ROTH, Curtis L. On Tuesday. May 25, 1993, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Curtis Roth, of New Hamburg.

He was born in East Zorra township 73 years ago, a son of the late Simon and Selma (Lichty) Roth. He was a member of the Steinmann Mennonite Church, RR 2, Baden and had owned and operated C.L. Roth Transport for a number of years and latterly worked at Erb Transport. New Hamburg. He was a member of the Full Gospel Businessmen's Fel- lowship, Stratford Chapter; a member of Truck Stop Evangelism, Woodstock and had formerly been a councillor and mayor of New Hamburg for a number of years.

Beloved husband of Pearl Mary Brenneman, whom he married. March 5, 1941. Lovingly remembered by one son. Richard and his wife Gloria of RR 1, Milverton; one daughter, Judy and her husband Ken Barker of RR 4. Woodstock. Ever remembered by three grandchildren, Nancy and Ken Riegert, Spencer and Fraser Roth and one great-grandson, Adam Riegert. Dear brother of Howard and his wife Helen of Fergus and Marjorie and her husband Edgar Minke of White Rock, B.C.

Curtis was predeceased by one daughter, Carol.

Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, today (Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 1993 at noon, transfer will be made to Steinmann Mennonite Church for the service at 2 p.m.. with Pastor Fred Lichty officiating. Burial in the church cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 25 May 1993 pg A14

Curtis — Pearl Mary Brenneman. Pearl (daughter of Ezra R. Brenneman and Lily G. Boshart) was born 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Pearl Mary Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-118249

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ROTH, Pearl Mary - Passed away on Thursday January 31, 2008, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. Pearl was residing at Nithview Home, New Hamburg. She was born 85 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the daughter of the late Ezra and Lily (Boshart) Brenneman. Beloved wife of the late Curtis L. Roth who predeceased her May 25, 1993. Loving mother of Richard and Gloria Roth of RR 1, Milverton and Judy and Ken Barker of RR 4, Woodstock. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Nancy and Ken Riegert, Spencer and Jaynary Roth and Fraser Roth and also her great-grandchildren, Adam and Luke Riegert. Also remembered by her brother, Laverne and Delores Brenneman of Guelph; sisters, Fern Zehr of Listowel, Babe and Ross Rickert of Kitchener; sisters-in-law, Helen Roth of Kitchener and Marjorie and Edgar Minke of Surrey, B.C. Pearl was predeceased by her sister, Leona and Lawrence Bingeman; brother, Earl and Agnes Brenneman and brothers-in-law, Delton Zehr and Howard Roth. Pearl was a faithful member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden for many years. Past involvement at the church included teaching Sunday School and being a part of the sewing circle as she greatly enjoyed quilting. Pearl was also a member of the New Hamburg Women's Institute and for many years volunteered her time at the Mennonite Relief Sale and Ten Thousand Villages in New Hamburg. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Sunday, February 3, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Pearl's life will be held on Monday, February 4, 2008, at 1: 30 p.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden with Pastor Steve Drudge and Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck officiating. Interment to follow in Steinmann Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee, World Vision of Canada or Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.


The Record Newspaper 2 Feb 2008

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• Church Membership: Hillcrest Mennonite Church, New Hamburg, Waterloo, Ontario
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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-159955
• Residence: 1977, 21 Stone St., New Hamburg, Ontario

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ROTH, Simon B. -- On Monday, October 31, 1977, at his residence, Mr. Simon R. Roth, of 21 Stone St., New Hamburg, aged 81 years. Mr Roth was a member of Hillcrest Mennonite Church, New Hamburg and an honorary New Hamburg Board of Trade member. He was a retired Trucker and feed dealer in New Hamburg. Mr Roth is survived by his wife, the former Selma Lichti, whom he married on December 10, 1918; two sons, Curtis L., and Howard G. of New Hamburg, one daughter, Marjorie (Mrs. Edgar Minke) of Winnipeg. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers, Ezra of Woodstock, Aaron of Tavistock and two sisters, Katie (Mrs. Moses Brennemann) of Hickson, and Marion (Mrs. Alvin Ramseyer) of Tavistock. He was predeceased by his parents, the late Noah Roth and Lydia Bender, two brothers, Josiah and Titus, and one grandchild Carol. The late Mr. Roth is resting at the Omand-Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg where friends will be received by the family today from 1 to 9 p.m. Removal will be made to Hillcrest Mennonite Church, New Hamburg at noon on Wednesday, November 2, where funeral service will be conducted at 2: 30 p.m., with Rev. Gerald Good and Rev. Vernon Zehr officiating. Interment to follow in the 16th Line cemetery, East Zorra township.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1 Nov 1977

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[The 23rd Psalm] In Memory Of Simon B. Roth beloved husband of Selma Lichti Born June 28th, 1896 Died October 31st, 1977 Aged 81 years, 4 months and 3 days the Service The late Mr. Roth rested at the OmandJutzi Funeral Home in New Hamburg, until noon, on Wednesday, November 2nd, 1977, when removal was made to Hillcrest Mennonite Church for the Funeral Service at 2:30 p.m. Officiating Clergymen Rev. Gerald Good Rev. Vernon Zehr Place of Interment 16th Line East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery

Funeral Card

Simon married Selma Lichti 10 Dec 1918. Selma (daughter of Abraham S. "Abram" Lichti and Magdalena Roth) was born 18 Apr 1901; died 8 Feb 1990; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Selma Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-159956
• Residence: 1953, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77894
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Ezra Brenneman

[first part of obituary was not photocopied]

district until 1942 when he moved to Baden. Mr. Brenneman attended the Livingstone Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Lily Boshart; two sons, Earl of Kitchener and Lavern of Stoney Creek; four daughters, Mrs. Curtis (Pearl) Roth and Mrs. Delton (Fern) Zehr of New Hamburg, Mrs. Lawrence (Leona) Bingeman of New Dundee and Mrs. Rose (Iona) Richert of Waterloo; two brothers, Noah of New Hamburg and Edwin of Bright; one sister, Mrs. E. Roth of Bright, and 11 grandchildren. The body will rest at the Futher Oman Funeral Home, New Hamburg, until Thursday morning when it will be taken to his home in Baden for the funeral Friday at 2 p.m. following by a service at the Livingstone Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the Baden Cemetery with Rev. J.G. Murdock of Waterloo officiating

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 15 Apr 1953

Ezra — Lily G. Boshart. Lily (daughter of Jonas Boshart and Magdalena Gerber) was born 9 Jun 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1979; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lillian Boshart
• Name: Lily G. Brenneman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25283
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-159958

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Noah Roth - New Hamburg - A leading Wilmot township farmer, Noah Roth, 66, died at his home on Monday. Deceased had been ill for almost a year. A son of Nicklos and Barbara Roth, he was married to Lydia Bender in 1895. Surviving are his widow, five sons, Simon of New Hamburg, Ezra and Aaron of Tavistock, Joseph of Shakespeare, Titus at home; two daughters, Mrs. Moses Brenneman and Mrs. Alvin Rameyer, both of East Zorra; four brothers, John of Michigan, Edwin and Nichlos of Wilmot ad Joseph of East Zorra; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Zehr of East Zorra, Mrs. Noah Helmuth of Woodstock and Miss Lena of Wilmot and 24 grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Thursday to the Amish Mennonite church, 16th line of East Zorra, at 1 o'clock with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

The Waterloo Chronicle May 12 1939 pg 8

Noah married Lydia Bender 13 Jan 1895, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Christian B. Bender and Catharine Honderich) was born 14 Jul 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1964, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lydia Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124080

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Roth, Lydia, daughter of Christian and Catherine (Honderich) Bender, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., July 14, 1872; died at the Stratford General Hospital, April 26, 1964, aged 91 y. 9 m. 12 d. On Jan. 13, 1895, she was married to Noah Roth, who preceded her in death May 8, 1939. Surviving are 4 sons and 2 daughters (Simon, Ezra, Aaron, Josiah, Katie - Mrs. Moses Brenneman, and Marion - Mrs. Alvin Ramseyer), 38 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. One son, 5 brothers, 5 sisters, 2 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Cassel Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church, April 28, in charge of Vernon Zehr, Dan Zehr, Dan Wagler, and Henry Yantzi.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 27 - July 14, 1964 - pg 615

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• Name: Abram Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120067
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Lichti. --- Abraham, son of the late Nicolaus and Barbara (Schmidt) Lichti, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., May 12, 1875. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Wilmot A. M. Congregation, later transferring to the East Zorra congregation, where he was a member till called to his reward. On Dec. 10, 1895, he was joined in matrimony to Sister Magdalena Roth of East Zorra, which union was blessed with 1 son and 1 daughter, together with 1 adopted daughter. He died June 16, 1940, at the home of his son in New Hamburg, Ont.; aged 65 y. 1 m. 4 d. Surviving are his sorrowing companion, son (Daniel) and daughter (Mrs. Simon Roth), both of New Hamburg, and Mrs. Irma Brozio of Kitchener, Ont.; also 9 grandchildren, 1 brother (Noah of Southeasthope), 4 sisters (Barbara, wife of David Gascho; Mary, wife of Christ Erb, Waterloo; Catherine, widow of Rudy Kropf; Rachel, wife of Moses Moyer, Wilmot). Services were conducted at the home by Bro. Peter Nafziger of St. Agatha, and at the East Zorra A. M. Church by home ministers, Brethren J. R. Bender, Menno Kipfer and D. S. Jutzi. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
---J. R. B

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIII, No 17 - July 25, 1940 --- page 382, 383, 384

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In Memoriam Died At New Hamburg, on Sunday, June 16th, 1940 Abraham S. Lichti Aged: 65 years, 1 month and 4 days. The Funeral Will take place from the residence of his son, Daniel, on Wednesday, June 19th, with private service at the house at 9.30 o'clock a.m., followed by public service at the 16th Line, East Zorra, A.-M. Church at 10.30 o'clock. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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ABRAHAM S. LICHTI

By Record Correspondent

NEW HAMBURG. June 17.- Ill for the past year. Abraham S. Lichti. 65. died Sunday at the home of his son, Daniel. Born in St. Agatha, he retired from the farm 15 years ago and in recent years had been employed in New Hamburg and Kitchener. Mr. Lichti attended the Amish- Mennonite church on the 16th line of East Zorra. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lichti.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son. Daniel of New Hamburg, two daughters. Mrs. Simon Roth of New Hamburg and Mrs. William Borzio of Kitchener, two brothers. Noah Lichti of South Easthope and Nicholas Lichti of Waterloo, four sisters. Mrs. Mose Moyer and Mrs. David Gascho, both of St. Agatha. Mrs. Rudy Kropf of North Easthope and Mrs. Chris Erb of Kitchener.

The funeral will be held Wednesday with a private service at the home of his son at 9.30 a.m., followed by public service at the Amish-Mennonite church. East Zorra, at 10.30 a.m. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Daniel Jutzi will officiate.

Kitchener Daily Record Mon, Jun 17, 1940 Page 13

Abraham married Magdalena Roth 1895. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob N. Roth and Jacobina "Bina" Schwartzentruber) was born 23 Mar 1871, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1953, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Lichti
• Name: Mattie Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80827

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Lichti, --- Magdalena, daughter of Jacob and Jacobena (Schwartzentruber) Roth, was born in East Zorra, Ont., March 23, 1871; died at the home of her daughter Selma after a short illness; aged 82 y. 1 m. 29 d. In 1895 she was married to Abraham S. Lichti, who preceded her in death in 1940. She was a member of the East Zorra Amish Mennonite Church. Surviving are one son (Daniel, New Hamburg, Ont.), 2 daughters (Selma-Mrs. Simon Roth, New Hamburg, Ont.; and Erma-Mrs. William Brozio, Bridgeport, Ont.), one brother (Joseph, South Easthope, Ont.), 9 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren . Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church, May 24, in charge of Peter Nafziger and Henry Yantzi, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 24 - June 16, 1953 --- page 581, 582

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In Loving Memory In Memory of Magdalena Roth Beloved wife of the late Abraham S. Lichti Who passed away in New Hamburg on Friday, May 22, 1953 Aged: 82 years, 1 month and 29 days. Funeral The remains are resting at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Roth, where a private service will be held on Sunday, May 24, at 2:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service in the 16th Line, East Zorra, A.M. Church at 3:00 o'clock. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Sleep on, dear mother, though we miss you, All your suffering now is o'er; But some day we hope to meet you On that happy, golden shore.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77860
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• 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

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Jacob S. Brenneman - There passed away at his home on Friday, November 4th, a well-known and lifelong resident of this community in the person of Mr. Jacob S. Brenneman, at the age of 53 years, 3 months and 14 days. He had been confined to the house only a few weeks. His demise was a shock to a wide circle of friends, who did not know of his illness. The deceased was a son of the late Joseph Brenneman and was born on the adjoining farm, now occupied by his son, Ezra. He was a kind friend and neighbor and a faithful adherent of Steinman's A.M. Church. He leaves his sorrowing widow, who before her marriage was Mary Steinman, and a family of three sons and one daughter, namely, Ezra, on the homestead, Edwin and Noah, at home, and Mrs. Elam Roth, of Cassel, also two brothers and three sisters, who are Joseph, of Haysville, Daniel of Cassel, Mrs. Chr. Steinman, Bleams Road, Mrs. John E. Schwartzentruber, New Hamburg, and Mrs. Menno L. Schultz, of Thurman, Colorado.

The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from his late home on the Haysville Road to the Steinman A.M. Church, where the funeral service was held, interment being made in the Steinman Cemetery. A very large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends formed the funeral procession. The bereaved family have their sympathy of their many friends in their sorrow.

New Hamburg Independent Nov 11 1927 pg 1

Jacob married Mary Steinman 8 Nov 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Christian H. Steinman and Barbara Jutzi) was born 5 Oct 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1944; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Brenneman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77883
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38420379
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25272
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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Boshart.-Jonas, son of the late Peter and Magdalena Boshart, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Aug. 18, 1866; died Sept. 13, 1939; aged 73 y. 26d. On Sept. 29, 1889, he was married to Magdalena Gerber. To this union were born 12 children: Moses (who preceded his father in death), John, Nettie (Mrs. Moses Gingrich) of New York; Mary, at home, Lilly (Mrs. Ezra Brenneman), of Baden, Ont.; Menno, of Kitchener; Simon, of New York; Aaron, of Petersburg; Gideon of Baden; Luella (Mrs. Clarence Erb), of Tavistock; Elmina (Mrs. Edward Witmer) with whom they had been living; and Loretta (Mrs. Eldon Witmer) of Kitchener. There also survive 2 brothers (Daniel and Peter), 1 sister (Mrs. Moses Schlabach), 39 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. At the age of 15 years he united with the Amish Mennonite Church, serving the Lord and the church faithfully until about two years ago, when because of location he united with the Snyder congregation of the Mennonite Church near Bloomingdale, Ont., of which he was a faithful and loyal member until his death. After a prolonged illness and much suffering he peacefully passed away to be with his Lord. He left a bright, ringing testimony of his faith in Christ up to the very last.

''Tis hard to part with father, dear,
No more to see him here;
But yet we're glad if God saw best,
To end his troubles and give him rest,
In heaven to reign with angels fair,
May our names too be written there."
-Mother and Children.

Gospel Herald October 5, 1939 - Vol. XXXII, No 27 - pages 575, 576

Jonas married Magdalena Gerber 29 Sep 1889, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Peter K. Gerber, daughter of Peter K. Gerber and Magdalena K. Lichti) was born 9 Apr 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1959, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Oct 1959, Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Boshart
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25273
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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Boshart, Magdalena, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gerber, was born April 9, 1868, in Wilmot Twp., Ont., died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Witmer, Hespeler, Ont., aged 91 years. She was married to Jonas Boshart, who died in 1939. Surviving are 5 sons and 6 daughters (John, Watertown, N.Y.; Menno, Kitchener; Simon, Lowville, N.Y.; Aaron, Wellesley; Gideon, Baden; Elmina - Mrs. Edward Witmer, Hespeler; Netta - Mrs. Moses Gingerich, Glenfield, N.Y.; Mary, Lily - Mrs. Ezra Brenneman, and Lauretta - Mrs. Eldon Witmer, Kitchener; and Luella - Mrs. Clarence Erb, Sebringville), 39 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. One son died in 1917, and 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren also preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where funeral services were conducted on Oct. 3, in charge of Edgar Metzler; interment in St. Agatha A.M. Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LII, Number 47 - December 8, 1959 - pages 1047, 1048

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Mrs. Magdalena Boshart, a native of Wilmot township, died last Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Witmer, Hespeler, at the age of 91 years, following a short illness. She was the former Magdalena Gerber and was born April 9, 1868, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gerber. Her husband, Jonas Boshart, predeceased her in 1939. Survivors include five sons, John of Watertown, N.Y., Menno of Kitchener, Simon of Lowville, N.Y., Aaron of Wellesley, Gideon of Baden; six daughters, Mrs. Witmer, Mrs. Moses (Netta) Gingerich of Glenfield, N.Y., Miss Mary, Mrs. Ezra (Lily) Brenneman and Mrs. Eldon (Lauretta) Witmer of Kitchener, Mrs. Clarence (Luella) Erb of Sebringville; five great, great-grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren and 39 grandchildren. One son, Moses, died in 1917. Eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren predeceased her. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon with service at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, of which the departed was a member. Rev. Edgar Metzler officiated and internment was in the St. Agatha A. M. cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, October 9, 1959

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GREAT-GRANDMOTHER OF 88 PASSES AT 91 - by Record Correspondent

HESPELER - Mrs. Magdalena Boshart, 91, of Hespeler, a great-great-grandmother of five, grandmother of 88, grandmother of 48, and mother of six sons and six daughters, died yesterday. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward (Elmina) Witmer of 28 Bella St., Hespeler. Born April 9, 1868, in Wilmot Township, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gerber. She was a member of First Mennonite Church. Her husband, Jonas Boshart, died in 1939. Survivors include five sons, John of Watertown, N.Y., Menno of Kitchener, Simon of Lowville, N.Y., Aaron of Wellesley, Gideon of Baden; six daughters, Mrs. Witmer, Mrs. Moses (Netta) Gingerich of Glenfield N.Y., Miss Mary, Mrs. Ezra (Lily) Brenneman and Mrs. Eldon (Lauretta) Witmer of Kitchener, Mrs. Clarence (Luella) Erb of Sebringville; five great-great-grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren and 39 grandchildren. One son, Moses, died in 1917. Eight grandchildren predeceased her. The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener, until Saturday noon when removal will be made to the church for funeral at 3 p.m. Rev. Edgar Metzler will officiate. Burial will be in St. Agatha Amish Mennonite Cemetery. Donations to the Gideons will be accepted as expressions of Sympathy.

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