Nancy Holm

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125517166
• Name: Nancy Cober
• Eby ID Number: 00056-3854

Notes:

Nancy Holm, "was born November 4th, 1813. On April 3rd, 1832, she was married to Nicolaus Cober. He was born in Vaughan Township, York County, March 4th, 1811, and died June 22nd, 1887. Some years after their marriage they moved from York County to Wellington County, near Hespeler, where she died April 5th, 1878. They had eight 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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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COBER, NANCY (Nee Holm)

Near Hespeler, on the 7^th April 1878, after a painful illness, aged 65 years, 5 months. The wife of Nicholas Cober.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

Nancy married Nicolaus Cober 3 Apr 1832. Nicolaus (son of Nicholaus Cober and Eva Fischer) was born 4 Mar 1811, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario; died 22 Jun 1887, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53435537
• Name: Anna "Annie" Gingrich
• Name: Annie Cober
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1979
• Residence: 1864, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker

Notes:

Anna Cober, "was born May 18th, 1836. She is married to Solomon Gingerich. They reside on the east half of the old 'Gingerich Farm' between Preston and Hespeler where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of nine 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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GINGRICH, ANNA (Nee Cober)

Wife of the late Solomon Gingrich, Hespeler Rd. At 8: 30 a. m. on Thursday, December 14, 1911. Waterloo Township loses a respected resident, who was well known and highly honoured. It was not unexpected, as she was in declining health for the past half year and at times, death was very near. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Cober of Puslinch and the granddaughter of Nicholas Cober, the first of the family, who came to Canada from Pennsylvania over a century ago. Forty-seven years ago, she married Mr. Gingrich. The following family survive: Cyrus, who resides on the homestead; Oliver of Hespeler; Mrs. Isaiah Eby, at home; Mrs. Abraham Wenger of SK; Mrs. Levi Wenger of Selkirk, Haldimand County; Mrs. Andrew Sider of Stevens; the Misses Mary Ann and Nancy, at home. Also survived by two brothers, Jacob N. Cober of Hespeler; Rev. Peter Cober of New Gormley; sisters, Mrs. Sarah Panabaker, widow of Elias Panabaker; Mrs. Gottlieb Stunn and Mrs. Samuel Panabaker of Hespeler; Mrs. Abraham Witmer of BC. The funeral was held from her residence in Waterloo Township on Sunday at 1 to the Union Church Cemetery in Puslinch for interment and her body was followed to its last resting place by a large number of relatives and friends. Bishop John Wildfong conducted the services, assisted by Rev. Aaron Hunsberger of New Dundee. The pallbearers were six nephews.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

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OBITUARY

MRS. SOLOMON GINGRICH

In the death of Anna Cober, wife of Mr. Solomon Gingrich, Hespeler Road, which took place on Friday, Waterloo Township loses a respected resident who was well known and most highly honored.

Death did not come unexpectedly as she was in declining health for the past half year and at times death was very, near.

Deceased was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Cober, of Puslinch, and was a granddaughter of Nicholas Cober, the first of this noble family who came to Canada from Pennsylvania over a century ago.

Forty-seven years ago. she was marriage to Solomon Gingrich, to whom were born the following survivors of the family: Cyrus, who resides on the homestead; Oliver, of Hespeler, Mrs. Isaiah Eby, at home, Mrs. Abraham Wenger, Saskatchewan; Mrs. Levi Wenger, Selkirk, Haldimand County; Mrs. Andrew Sider, Stevensville, Welland, and the Misses Mary Ann and Nancy at home. She is also survived by two brothers, Mr. Jacob N. Cober, Hespeler, and Rev. Peter Cober, New Gormley, and the following sisters; Mrs. Sarah Panabaker, Mrs. Gottlieb Stunn, and Mrs. Samuel Panabaker, Hespeler and Mrs. Abraham Witmer, in British Columbia.

Deceased was in her seventy-sixth year

The funeral was held on Sunday at 1 p.m. from her late home to the Union centery Puslinch.

The Chronicle Telegraph, 21 Dec 1911, p. 3

Anna married Solomon Gingrich 1 Mar 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Solomon (son of Michael Groh Gingrich and Mary M. Wanner) was born 13 Mar 1838, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1928, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Crossroads Brethren in Christ Cemetery, Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1980
• Residence: 1862, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; wagon and carriage maker

Notes:

John Cober, "was born June 3rd, 1838. He is married to Matilda Eaton. They reside near Ethel, Huron County, where he is engaged in farming. His family consisted of six 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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The Blacksmithing needs of the first Mennonite settlers in this district appear to have been attended by Cornelius Pannabecker who came from Pennsylvania in 1810 and some time thereafter set up his forge on the farm at Beaverdale, now owned by Mr. Fred. Lindhorst. David Baer learned the smithing trade with this Cornelius Pennabecker who was his uncle and in 1855 he built the little shop on the Elias Pannabecker farm and started to ply his trade there. Both Samuel Pannabecker and Bernhardt Goebel learned their trades in that shop, and the former succeeded Baer as its proprietor. It is quite probable that David Baer ironed some of the waggons built by John Cober, the waggon maker. Although it is known that Samuel Pannabecker did some ironing for J. N. Cober after he bought his brother John out, and moved to the Tabbert place, it is not likely that this amounted to much because Mr. Cober had his own shop and employed a blacksmith permanently; at first, Thomas Hefferman and later, Barney Goebel. After J. N. Cober moved his carriage business to Hespeler, Mr. Sam. Pannabecker bought that place and continued blacksmithing there along with his farming operations.


Le Rue De Commerce, Other Times Other Customs Other Days Other Ways, Winfield Brewster 1954

John married Matilda Eaton 27 Nov 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Matilda (daughter of Anson Eaton and Loruhamah Sutton) was born 25 Sep 1843, Carlisle, East Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 17 Jul 1919, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Brussels, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210475617
• Name: Sallie Cober
• Name: Sarah Pannabecker
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1981
• Residence: 1864, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Sarah Cober, "was born February 15th, 1841. She is married to Elias Pannebecker. They reside near Hespeler, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of five 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.].

Sarah married Elias Pannabecker 3 May 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elias (son of Cornelius Pannabecker and Veronica "Fanny" Witmer) was born 18 Feb 1839, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1909, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cober-Darwen Co.
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210350118
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1982
• Business: 1887, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cober & Bechel
• Occupation: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agent
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Conveyer
• Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Insurance Agent
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Jacob Cober, "was born January 24th, 1844. He is married to Nancy Pannebecker. They reside in Hespeler, Ontario, where he is engaged as an agent. Their family consists of eight 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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COBER, JACOB N.

Death came with startling suddenness on Saturday, 19^th April 1913 at 7 a. m. , in his 71^st year. As was his habit, he had arisen early and went into the garden to do some work, a pastime which, to him, had for years been a real pleasure, before partaking of breakfast. When a member of the family went to call him to breakfast, they were shocked to find that he had fallen on the ground, while on his way to the garden. Assistance and medical aid were at once secured but the spark of life had fled. Mr. Cober had been in failing health for some time with an affliction of the heart but had said to friends a short time before his death, that he was feeling very much better. He was the son of the late Nicholas Cober and Nancy Holm and was born in Puslinch Township on January 24, 1844. His grandfather, Nicholas Cober, came from Pennsylvania in 1800. Mr. Cober was married to Nancy Panabaker, daughter of the late David Panabaker, who with the following family, survives: Mrs. Milton Ward of Brandon, SK; Mrs. Russell Gordon and Miss Bertha of Deadle, SK; Mrs. Joseph Darwen of Hespeler; Albert H. of Regina, SK; and Miss Ada, at home. Mr. Cober carried on a wagon-making business on the old homestead in Puslinch for some years, afterwards in partnership with his brother-in-law, the late Cyrus Bechtel, the manufacture of buggies on a large scale, in what is now the Owens Davenport Co. plant in Hespeler and for some years, this was one of Hespeler's principal industries. For many years past, he has carried on a real estate, fire insurance, conveyancing and collecting agency, now under the name of the Cober-Darwen Co. Mr. Cober was a life long Reformer and took a lively interest in the affairs of the municipality. He had been collector of taxes for Hespeler for a number of years. He was a devout member of the Methodist Church, having allied himself with that body in his youth. He led a quiet, exemplary life and became a pillar of strength to the church, of which he was secretary-treasurer and in which he was an usher for over twenty-five years, during which period he had also held office on one or other of the various church boards. Until the past year, during which he has been more or less unwell, he had been wonderfully regular in his attendance, having missed very few Sundays in the past thirty years. In the cause of temperance, he was fearless and outspoken and an ardent worker for the cause. As a member of the Royal Templars, he was outspoken and fearless in advocating the principles of temperance and none other was a more ardent worker in the recent local option campaign in Hespeler. The funeral conducted by Rev. W. B. Smith, assisted by Rev. Small, on Wednesday at 2, after the arrival from the West of several members of the family, from his residence on Lewis St. in Hespeler. It was very largely attended, friends gathering from far and near and there were many beautiful floral offerings. Pallbearers: James Jardine, Wellington Keffer, John R. Phin, John Fisher, C. M. Schultz and Will Hortop. The floral tributes were many, among which was a wreath and pillow from members of the family; anchor from the Ancient Order of United Workmen; wreath from the R. T. of T. ; wreath from G. W. Prout of Winnipeg; spray from Mr. and Mrs. John Darwen; spray from the Darwen family of Brantford; wreath from the Methodist Church Board; a spray from the Sunshine Bible Class; and a spray from Mr. and Mrs. James Jardine. Among those present were: Rev. Peter Cober of New Gormley ; Mr. and Mrs. George Martin of Berlin; Arnold Jansen of Berlin; Rev. Samuel Goudie of Toronto; Mr. Carman of Stratford, representing the Perth Mutual Fire Insurance Co. ; Mr. H. Tolhurst of Toronto; Thomas and James Darwen of Brantford; and Mrs. Jansen of Elmira. Interment Hespeler Cemetery.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 2 by Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark

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CALL CAME SUDDENLY

Jacob N. Cober Drops Dead While Working fo Garden

Had Been Ailing For Some Time

Busily engaged in his garden, a pastime which to him had for years been a real pleasure, Jacob N. Cober, one of the town's highly esteemed and respected citizens passed away very suddenly early Saturday morning.

As was his habit, he had arisen early, and proceeded to the garden to do a little work there. After a time Mrs. Cober called him for for breakfast, and receiving no response, went out to the garden and was shocked to find him, lying on the ground. Assistance and medical aid were at once secured, but the spark of life had fled, and sadly the remains were conveyed to the home so sadly and suddenly darkened by the loss of the husband and father, who was so beloved and honored there.

Deceased, who was a son of the late Nicholas Cober, was born in Puslinch Tp., on January 24th, 1844, and was in his 71st year. He was a wagonmaker by trade and for a number of years conducted a shop on the old homestead in Puslinch: Later, he, with his brother-in-law, the late Cyrus Bechtel, engaged in the manufacture of buggies, etc., on a large scale in Hespeler, In the premises at present occupied by the Owen Daveno Co. and for some years this was one of Hespeler's principal industries. Later on he opened a real estate and insurance office, collecting agency, etc. and this he conducted until his death, the firm name recently being changed to Cober, Darwen & Co.

Deceased took a more or less active interest in political affairs and was a life long Reformer, while he also took a lively Interest in the affairs of the municipality. He had been collector of taxes for the town for a number of years and this position he held at the time of his death.

He had been a life-long member of the Methodist church, of which he Secretary Treasurer, and in which he was an usher for over 23 years, during which period hr had also held office on one or other of the various church boards, and it is said of him that until the past year during which he has been more or less unwell he had been wonderfully regular in his attendance, having missed very Sundays in the past 30 years.

He is survived by a bereaved widow who was a daughter of the late David Panabaker, and children, Mrs. Russell Gordon and Miss Bertha Cober, Deadle, Man.. Mrs. Milton Ward, Brandon Mr. Albert Cober. Regina, Sask.. Mrs. Joseph Darwen and Miss Aka Cober at home.

The funeral was held from his late residence Lewis St., where services were held on Wednesday at 2 o'clock p.m., and was very largely attended friends gathering from far and near to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory and the many beautiful floral offerings bore eloquent though silent testimony to the deep regret felt at his departure. Rev. W. B. Smith conducted the services and the pallbeareãs were: Messrs. James Jardine, Wellington Keffer, Jno. R. Phin, John Fisher. C. M. Schultz and Will Hortop.

Apr 24, 1913 - Hespeler Herald

Jacob married Nancy Louisa Panabaker Feb 1872. Nancy (daughter of David Panabaker and Catherine S. Wanner) was born 2 Jan 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1923, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Stunns
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1983

Notes:

Mary Cober, "was born January 15, 1846. She is married to Gottlieb Stunn. They resided on the old 'Cober Farm' near Hespeler, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. To them are born four 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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Word of the death of Mrs. Stunn on Tuesday evening, October 8, 1929, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Evans in Beaverton, in her 84th year, after a short illness. She was born in Puslinch Township, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Cober, pioneers of Puslinch Township, who lived on the farm now occupied by Donald Currie. There she grew up and married. They lived for a time at Ethel but came back and occupied the Cober homestead for a number of years. About twenty-four years ago, they retired from the farm and came to Hespeler. Her husband predeceased her in 1914 and shortly afterwards, she went to Beaverton to make her home with her daughter. She has been a visitor with relatives here almost every year since. Those who knew her, knew her kindly disposition and neighbourliness. Survived by Mrs. Evans; two sisters, Mrs. Samuel Panabaker of Puslinch Township; Mrs. Abraham Witmer of Vancouver; and one brother, Peter Cober of Kitchener. Her body was brought to Hespeler on Friday and the funeral was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Gingrich on Friday at 3. Interment in Hespeler Cemetery.

Mary — Gottlieb Stunns. Gottlieb (son of John Stunn and Magdalena Bauer) was born 25 Oct 1851, Black Rock, Cayuga, New York, USA; died 28 Jul 1914, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Martha Pannabecker
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1984
• Residence: 1865, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Martha Cober, "was born May 17th, 1848. She is married to Samuel Pannebecker, a farmer. They reside near Hespeler, Ontario, and have a family of seven 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.].

Martha married Samuel Pannabecker 5 Dec 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Samuel (son of Cornelius Pannabecker and Veronica "Fanny" Witmer) was born 10 Nov 1844, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1921; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1985
• Occupation: 1875, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1888, Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario; minister
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Rev. Peter Cober, "was born May 7th, 1853. (The writer heard him narrate the story of his conversion at the Breslau Camp meeting). When a young man he felt the influence of the Spirit striving with him, but for some time he resisted the Spirit and hence no regeneration was produced. Thus he lived for several years, until he was brought under conviction by a spiritual sermon to which he listened, and after a protracted struggle committed himself to God. He soon joined himself with the Mennonite Brethren in Christ. Some years ago he entered the ministry and has been stationed on different fields of labor under the Canada Conference and has so far proved himself to be an able minister and a useful instrument in the hands of God in winning souls for the Lord's kingdom. At the annual conference held at Breslau, Ontario, the last week in March 1895, Mr. Cober was elected presiding elder for the North District. He is married to Martha Steinacker and resides in Stayner, Ontario. Their family consists of six 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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Cober was converted at the age of 21 and the following year he united with the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church (now the Evangelical Missionary Church). A few years later Cober moved to Michigan, and in 1881 he began preaching at Brown City as the first pastor of the church there. He also served for a few years in the Indiana-Ohio Conference (at Bethel), being ordained by that conference in 1884. Soon afterward this ordination he returned to Ontario, where he spent most of his 42 years in the active ministry, serving pastorates at Markham, Kitchener, Kilsyth, New Dundee, Shrigley, Breslau, Maryboro, and Hespeler.

Cober was presiding elder of the Ontario conference for 10 years, 1895-1901 and 1903-1907, and chairperson of six conferences, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1905, and 1906. He also served at various times as conference evangelist and as a member of the several boards of the Ontario conference. He was a delegate to general conferences and chairperson of one ( Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, 1896).

In a few respects Peter Cober's record was unique. He was the first subscriber to the Gospel Banner, opened the first city mission of the Ontario Conference (Collingwood, 17 September 1897), and attended 60 consecutive annual conferences (1881 to 1940 inclusive).
In 1923 he retired from pastoral work, residing at Kitchener, Ontario, from then until his death 23 March 1941. Interment was made in Woodlawn cemetery.

Storms, Everek R. "Cober, Peter (1853-1941)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1953. Web. 25 February 2011. https://www.gameo.org/encyclopedia/contents/C634ME.html.

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COBER, PETER

An active clergyman of Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church for approximately forty years, prior to his retirement eighteen years ago, in his 87^th year, at his home, 21 Chapel St. in Kitchener, following an illness of several months. His last surviving sister, Mrs. Abram Witmer died a few hours earlier at her home in Victoria, BC. Rev. Cober entered the ministry in 1881 and was ordained in 1884. His early years as a clergyman were spent in Michigan and Indiana. In addition, he served several churches in Ontario. Prior to his retirement, Rev. Cober was presiding elder of the M. B. C. Church for ten years. He served as pastor of Kitchener Church for four years. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Cober, he was born on May 7, 1853 on the 3^rd concession of Puslinch Township, just east of the townline. In his passing, a descendant of one of the pioneer families was lost. His parents took up residence in a log house on lot 2, shortly after their marriage. At that time, the whole district was a hardwood forest. Wild game was plentiful and deer, bears and wolves were common. Rev. Cober did not live in the old house, however, as the family moved into a new home, which is now still standing on the property. In 1875, he married Martha Steinbacher, who predeceased him in 1935. Rev. Cober was noted, in the ministry, for his cheerful disposition. Surviving are three sons, Vernon L. of Kitchener; Wilfred A. of Buffalo; Milton S. of Kitchener; three daughters, Mrs. Allen Good of Conestoga; Mrs. Harvey Stauffer of Kitchener; and Mrs. William G. Waldron of Brantford. Two sons died in infancy. He was predeceased by two brothers and five sisters. A short private service was held Wednesday, March 26, 1941 at 2 at his residence, followed by public service at Bethany Mennonite Church at 2: 15. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

Cober, Peter - Born in Pushlinch Township, Wellington County, Ontario, May 7, 1853. Parents were Nicholas and Nancy (Holm) Cober. Raised on the farm and educated in the common school.

Converted at the age of twenty-one, entered the ministry in 1881, and ordained in 1884.

Married to Martha Steinacher, September 28, 1875. Eight children: Rosa, Addie, Ira, Samantha, Vernon, Wilfrid, Milton, and Gordon, the third and last being deceased.

Held pastorates at Ubly and Deanville, Mich.; Bethel and Goshen, Ind.; Markham, Berlin, Kilsyth, Bethel, Shrigley, Breslau, Maryboro, and Hespeler, Ont.

Presiding Elder of the Ontario Conference for two terms, totaling ten years; member of six General Conferences and chairman of one of them; member of the Executive Committee for a number of years; member of the Ontario Foreign Mission Board and of the United Orphan and Mission Board.

History of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church., Jasper Abraham Huffman ... editor-in-chief., The Bethel Pub. Co, New Carlisle

Rsrch. Note:
7 May 1853-23 March 1941). Peter Cober was the son of Nicholas and Nancy (Holm) Cober. He was born on May 7, 1853, in Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., ON. On Sept. 28, 1875, he married Martha Steinacher, and together they had eight children, two of whom died in infancy.
Cober was converted at the age of 21 and the following year he united with the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church (now the Evangelical Missionary Church). A few years later Cober moved to Michigan, and in 1881 he began preaching at Brown City as the first pastor of the church there. He also served for a few years in the Indiana-Ohio Conference (at Bethel), being ordained by that conference in 1884. Soon afterward this ordination he returned to Ontario, where he spent most of his 42 years in the active ministry, serving pastorates at Markham, Kitchener, Kilsyth, New Dundee, Shrigley, Breslau, Maryboro, and Hespeler.
Cober was presiding elder of the Ontario conference for 10 years, 1895-1901 and 1903-7, and chairperson of six conferences, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1905, and 1906. He also served at various times as conference evangelist and as a member of the several boards of the Ontario conference. He was a delegate to general conferences and chairperson of one (Coopersburg, PA, 1896).
In a few respects Peter Cober's record was unique. He was the first subscriber to the Gospel Banner, opened the first city mission of the Ontario Conference (Collingwood, Sept. 17, 1897), and attended 60 consecutive annual conferences (1881 to 1940 inclusive).
In 1923 he retired from pastoral work, residing at Kitchener, ON, from then until his death March 23, 1941. Interment was made in Woodlawn cemetery.

Peter married Magdalena Martha Steinacker 28 Sep 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Peter Steinacker and Margaret Voltz) was born 1 Mar 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1935; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Hannah Witmer
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1986

Notes:

Hannah Cober, "was born December 4th, 1856. She is married to Abraham Witmer, a millwright. They reside in British Columbia, Canada. Their family consists of three 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.].

Hannah married Abraham Miller Witmer 6 Jun 1876, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Abraham (son of Elias Witmer and Elizabeth Miller) was born 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53205328
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3095
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker

Notes:

Mary Ann Gingerich, "was born January 28th, 1865. She is unmarried and resides with Daniel Holm."


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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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36404931
• Name: Matilda Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3096
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker

Notes:

Matilda Gingerich, "was born June 1st, 1866. She is unmarried and resides with John Wildfong."


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.].

Matilda married Isaiah S. Eby 6 Dec 1905, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isaiah (son of Isaac S. Eby, Jr. and Elizabeth Stauffer) was born 5 Oct 1865, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1955; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00039-3097
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker

Notes:

Cyrus Gingerich, "was born August 10th, 1867. He is unmarried and at home."

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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CYRUS GINGRICH

Cyrus Gingrich died at Stevensville yesterday, at the age of 78. He was born near Hespeler to the late Solomon and Annie Gingrich. Surviving is his wife Susannah. The funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon, at two o'clock, with burial near Stevensville.

Kitchener Daily Record 5 Feb 1945 pg 11

Cyrus — Susanna Cober. Susanna (daughter of Solomon Cober and Hannah Strome) was born 14 Dec 1871, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1955; was buried , Bertie Brethern in Christ Cemetery, Bertie Township, Welland Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah Winger
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3098
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Notes:

Hannah Gingerich, "was born October 16th, 1868. She is married to Abram Wenger. They reside at Stevensville, Welland County, Ontario. Their family consists of 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.].

Hannah — Abraham "Abram" Winger. Abraham was born 5 Aug 1861, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1947, Delisle, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Wild Rose Cemetery, Vanscoy, , Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00039-3099
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker

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• Residence: 122 Walker St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3100
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Contractor, House Building
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Oliver Gingerich, "was born April 9th, 1871. On November 15th, 1893, he was married to Mary Ann Malinda Wildfong. They reside near Hespeler where he is engaged with the carpenters. No family."


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.].

Residence:
Oliver Gingerich was a carpenter and house contractor. That explains the innovative garage floor that rotated 180 degrees with pulleys so that a car didn't have to back down of what was a fairly steep driveway.

Oliver married Mary Ann Malinda Wildfong 15 Nov 1893. Mary (daughter of Bishop John Wildfong and Catherine Ann Holm) was born 31 May 1872, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1959; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00039-3101
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Notes:

Nancy Gingerich, "was born September 1st, 1872. She is unmarried and at home with her parents."


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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• Eby ID Number: 00039-3102
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Notes:

Louisa Gingerich, "was born January 9th, 1874. She is unmarried and at home."


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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• Eby ID Number: 00039-3103
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic

Notes:

Lydia Gingerich, "was born May 17th, 1877. She is at home with her parents."


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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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1980.3
• Residence: 1919, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1980.5
• Residence: 1919, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States

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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1980.6
• Residence: 1919, Weyburn, , Saskatchewan, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1980.7

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• Name: Elsa Eloreda McGinnis
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41360
• Residence: 1919, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Elsa — Daniel Hugh McGinnis. Daniel (son of Barnard "Barney" McGinnis and Margaret McGinnis) was born 1 Jun 1884, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Panabaker
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1981.2

Notes:

Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Panabaker, widow of Ephraim A. Panabaker, at her home at Codette, SK, on Sunday, April 20, 1947, in her 82^nd year. She was born in Puslinch Township, having left this district in 1909 to take up residence in Saskatchewan. Survived by one son, Wilfred Panabaker of Codette, SK; and one daughter, Mrs. L. Sauder of Carrot River, SK.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 2 Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark

Magdalena married Ephraim Albert Panabaker 12 Dec 1892, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Ephraim (son of David Panabaker and Janet Leah S. "Leah" Wanner) was born 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1945, Codette, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Woodlawn Cemetery, Nipawin, , Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Minerva Panabaker
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1981.3

Notes:

Near Hespeler, on November 10th, Minerva, beloved wife of Ephraim Pannabaker, in her 23rd year.

Galt Reporter Nov 15 1889 pg 8

Minerva married Ephraim Albert Panabaker 11 Oct 1887, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Ephraim (son of David Panabaker and Janet Leah S. "Leah" Wanner) was born 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1945, Codette, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Woodlawn Cemetery, Nipawin, , Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alfred Pannabaker
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1981.4

Notes:

PANNABAKER, ALFRED

One of the well-known citizens of Hespeler, on Saturday morning, September 20, 1930. While working at the carpentering trade a few weeks ago, he hit his head against a nail. From this injury, blood poisoning ensued. On Friday he was taken to Galt Hospital and a couple of operations performed in the hope of saving his life were unsuccessful. He was born in Puslinch Township 60 years ago, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elias Pannabaker. He farmed until about nine or ten years ago, when he retired and came into town (Hespeler), purchasing the flour and feed business, which he sold about a year ago. Of an affable disposition, he made many friends, not only among his business associates but among all who knew him. He has been treasurer of the United Church for several years. Survived by his wife and three sisters, Mrs. Ephriam Pannabecker of Cabri, SK; Mrs. A. Hutchings and Miss Nancy Pannabecker of Walker St. in Hespeler. The funeral on Monday afternoon was largely attended. It was conducted by Rev. I. M. Moyer, assisted by Rev. M. Cousins of Mount Forest and Rev. P. Cober of Kitchener.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 2 Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark

William married Eliza Jane "Jennie" Cosens 1 Jun 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Eliza (daughter of George Cosens and Catherine Neu) was born 14 Mar 1869, Trowbridge, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1940, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1981.5

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• Eby ID Number: 00087-5124.6

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• Name: Anna Maria Hutchings
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1981.6

Anna — Hutchings. was born CA 1890; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alberta Cober
• Name: Olive Alberta Ward
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1982.2
• Occupation: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milliner
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Olive — Francis Milton Ward. Francis was born 13 Oct 1873, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1948, Brandon, , Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1982.3
• Occupation: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milliner
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

The death occurred Tuesday morning at the Fairbairn block, 320 Higgins avenue, of Alice Maud Prout, wife of George W. Prout, manager of the Dominion Produce company, at the age of thirty-two.

The Winnipeg Tribune Thu, Feb 14, 1907 Page 7

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Memorable Manitobans: George Waldron Prout (1878-c1980)

Financial agent, MLA (1916-1920).

Born in Barbados on 5 June 1878, one of ten children of school teachers Joseph Benjamin Prout (1852-1940) and Mary Trotman Hutchinson (1854-1920), he was educated privately and emigrated to Manitoba in 1897, where he worked as a financial agent at Selkirk.

He stood for election in the provincial election of 1914, being defeated by Walter Humphries Montague, by three votes. In 1915, he was elected as a Liberal representative for the constituency of Kildonan-St. Andrews. Given that his mother was identified in the 1911 Canadian census as being of "Negro" ancestry, this would potentially make him the first Black MLA in Manitoba history. He ran in the 1920 and 1927 general elections but was defeated each time.

He was married twice, first on 18 April 1906 to Alice Maude Cober (1874-1907) with whom he had a daughter, Alice Marion Prout (1907-2010), and second on 2 September 1914 to Emma Evans McKinley (1882-1982), daughter of John DeWitt H. McKinley of Dresden, Ohio. They had a son, George Waldron Prout (1915-1915).

By the mid-1930s, he was living at Toronto, Ontario and working as a financial agent. Separated from his wife and daughter in 1937, and formally divorced in 1939, he lived at Toronto for the remainder of his life, possibly serving as a senior executive at Canada Packers.

He died at Toronto, Ontario around 1980.

Prout, G. W. (no date) Memorable Manitobans: George Waldron Prout (1878-c1980). Available at: https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/people/prout_gw.shtml (Accessed: 23 April 2024).

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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1982.4
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1913, Deadle, , Saskatchewan, Canada

Notes:

MURDOCH - THE DEATH OF MRS. Bertha Matilda Murdoch, age 91 years of 706 6th Street, a pioneer resident of the province, occurred in a local hospital on January 11th, 1969. The funeral service will be held on Thursday. January 16th at 1.30 from the Chapel of the Saskatoon Funeral Home conducted by Rev. J. A. Brown. Surviving are: three daughters. Mrs. Ethel McElroy, Honolulu, Mrs. Laura Hoge. Saskatoon and Mrs. Layton Angus (Isobel). Harris, Sask. 7 grandchildren and 19 great grand-children. She was predeceased by her husband John D. Murdoch in March, 1947. The late Mrs. Murdoch was born at Hespeler. Ontario. She came west to Carnduff, Sask. in 1905 and about 5 years later moved to Kindersley. Following her marriage 1915 Mrs. Murdoch made her home at Zealandia until retiring to Saskatoon 28 years ago. She resided. in Calgary for 10 years prior to returning to Saskatoon in 1957. Mrs. Murdoch had taken an active part in church and community affairs 10 Zealandia. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery. (Courtesy parking area south of the Chapel on 4th Avenue at 25th Street.)

Star-Phoenix Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Wed, Jan 15, 1969 Page 47

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• Name: Katie Cober
• Name: Katie L. Cober
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1982.5
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1916, Kindersley, , Saskatchewan, Canada

Notes:

Gordon-Cober.

Miss Kate Cober, formerly of Hespeler, Ont., and Mr. William Russell Gordon, of Carnduff, Sask., were quietly married by Rev. Dr Rose at Fort Garry Court on Nov 21. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon will make their home at Carnduff

The Winnipeg Tribune Sat, Nov 24, 1906 Page 11

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• Name: Ellen Mary "Nellie" Darwen
• Name: Nellie Cober
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1982.6
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?
• Residence: 1910, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Ellen — Joseph Ridyard Darwen. Joseph was born 31 Aug 1877, Thorold, Thorold Twp., Welland Co., Ontario; died 10 Aug 1946, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ada Elizabeth Taylor
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1982.7
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Ada married Rev. Jared Dryden Taylor 11 Sep 1916, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jared (son of John Taylor and Janet Dryden) was born 9 Jun 1882, Lucknow, Kinloss Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1963, Milton, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Lowville United Church Cemetery, Lowville, Halton Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1982.8

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• Military Award: 1914 star - Mons Star
• Residence: Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1982.9
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1913, Regina, , Saskatchewan, Canada
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 95th Battalion
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #21319
• Occupation: 1920, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; architect
• Occupation: 1924, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; architect

Notes:

Military Award:
It was issued to British forces who had served in France or Belgium from 5 August 1914 (the declaration of war) to midnight 22 November 1914 (the end of the First Battle of Ypres).

Albert married Hazel De Etta McGrail 18 Oct 1920, Niagara Falls, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada. Hazel was born 22 Sep 1888, Trenton, Grundy, Missouri, United States; died 30 Jan 1964, Albion, Orleans, New York, United States; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1983.2

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• Name: Hannah Martha Evans
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1983.3
• Residence: 1914, Beaverton, Durham Co., Ontario, Canada

Hannah married Albert Evans 17 Oct 1903, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Albert (son of Smith Evans and Sarah Hammersley) was born 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nelson Pannabecker
• Eby ID Number: 00087-5127.2

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• Eby ID Number: 00087-5127.3

Oliver married Mary Catherine Goudie 20 Oct 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of David W. Goudie and Mariah Holm) was born 20 Oct 1871, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1914, , York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Oliver — Susan Shank. Susan was born 11 Jul 1880, Markham, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1954, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00087-5127.4

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• Name: Cornelia Winifred Chester
• Name: Winnifred Pannebecker
• Eby ID Number: 00087-5127.5

Notes:

At her home at Puslinch, on Monday, February 11, 1946, in her 68th year. Wife of John H. Chester. Mrs. Chester was well known in the district. She was an active member of Hespeler Mennonite Brethren in Christ church. She was, for a number of years, a missionary in Africa. As well as her husband, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Wesley Tremain of the Lake Rd. Her body rested at her residence. Funeral service from the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church in Hespeler on Thurs. , Feb. 14 at 2. Rev. E. Lucas officiated. Burial in Hespeler Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ed Schantz, Garnet Sault, Walter Holm, Wesley Hallman, Sam Shepherd and Robert Coleman.

Cornelia married John Hammett Chester 27 Oct 1921, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Benjamin Chester and Catherine Hammett) was born 1876, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1969, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Arthur Freeman Pannabecker
• Eby ID Number: 00087-5127.6
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

PANNABAKER ARTHUR TRUEMAN

Well-Known Farmer and Dairyman Was Held in Highest Esteem

Early on Sunday morning, August 18, 1936, at his home on the Lake Road, after a short illness, in his 55^th year. He was born in Waterloo Township, the son of the late Samuel and Martha Pannabaker. For the greater part of his life, he had farmed in this district and for a time, he conducted a dairy in town (Hespeler). Well known throughout the community, he was held in the highest esteem. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Cockburn; one son, Donald; two sisters, Mrs. Wesley Tremain and Mrs. J. Chester of Puslinch; two brothers, Gilbert of Hamilton; and Nelson of Grand Lodge, Michigan. Funeral on Tuesday at 3 from his residence to Hespeler Cemetery. Rev. Bricker of Toronto, assisted by Rev. Peter Cober of Kitchener, conducted the service. Pallbearers: Gilbert Pannabecker, Nelson Pannabecker, William Cope of Toronto; Vernon Cober of Kitchener; Milne Jamieson and Ed Shantz of Hespeler

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 2 Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark

Arthur married Ruth Cockburn 6 Jun 1923, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Ruth was born 1880, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Arthur married Mabel Francis Brown 8 Apr 1908, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mabel (daughter of Thomas A. Brown and Margaret "Maggie" Fraser) was born 12 Sep 1887, Streetsville, Toronto Twp., Peel Co., Ontario; died 17 Apr 1921, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Della Irene Tremain
• Eby ID Number: 00087-5127.7

Della married Alfred Wesley "Wesley" Tremain 6 Nov 1907, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alfred (son of Michael Woods Tremain and Sarah Elizabeth Fields) was born 6 Nov 1884, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1974; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1985.7

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• Name: Rosanna Elizabeth "Rosa" Good
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1985.2
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Rosanna — Allan R. Good. Allan (son of Henry B. Good and Sarah Reist) was born 1 Aug 1868, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1945; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Addie Cober
• Name: Sarah Adelaide "Addie" Stauffer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-336442
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Sarah married Harvey Weber Stauffer 28 Sep 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Harvey (son of Isaac S. Stauffer and Barbara Weber) was born 1881, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 1956; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Adie Cober
• Name: Sarah Adelaide Stauffer
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1985.3

Sarah married Harvey Weber Stauffer 28 Sep 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Harvey (son of Isaac S. Stauffer and Barbara Weber) was born 1881, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 1956; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Samantha Waldron
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1985.4
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1910, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mission Worker

Samantha married George William Waldron 5 Oct 1910, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of Henry Waldron and Adelaide Smallcombe) was born 1884, Bristol, , Gloucestershire, England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: Cober Printing
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1985.5
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?, Shop
• Residence: 1921, 87 Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

COBER,Vernon L.- at K-W Hospital on Saturday, July 31,1976 after a lengthy illness, Vernon Lloyd Cober,of 96 Samuel St.,Kitchener,aged 88 years. Mr. Cober was born in Markham, Ont., a son of the late Rev. Peter Cober and the former Martha Steinbacker. A resident of the Twin Cities for more than 70 years. A member of Trinity United Church. He was appointed a life elder of the church in 1925 and formerly a member of the church choir for many years. Formerly a member of the Waterloo County Children's Aid Society and the Christian Business Men's Assoc. Mr. Cober founded the Cober Printing Limited in 1919 and along with his son, Lloyd continued its operation until failing health forced him to retire. Predeceased by his wife, the former Florence Martin, in October 1970, by a daughter Dorothy in 1935 and by two brothers and three sisters. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Lloyd and Willow Cober, his grandchildren,Billy Anne (Mrs. Thomas Gural) and Peter W. Cober, his great-grandchildren, Cara Lynn Gural and Brock Dean Cober, all of Kitchener; and a brother, Milton S. Cober of Calgary. Funeral sevice was held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Dr.E.E.Kent and the Rev. David Watson officiating. Interment was made in the family plot in Woodland cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Aug 1976

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FOUNDER OF PRINTING FIRM DIES.

Vernon L.Cober, 88,founder of Cober Printing Ltd. in Kitchener, died Saturday after a lengthy illness. Mr. Cober, born in Markham, founded the printing firm in 1919 and continued with his son, Lloyd until failing health forced him to retire. Mr. Cober was a member and life elder of Trinity United Church and a former member of the board of the Waterloo County Children's Aid Society and the Christian Busunessmen's Association. Surviving are his son, a daughter, two brothers and three sisters. The funeral was held today.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Aug 1976

Vernon — Florence Estella Martin. Florence (daughter of George Martin and Annie E. Seward) was born 30 Jul 1889, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1970; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00025-1985.6

Wilfrid — Florence Desmann. Florence was born 1896; died 1967; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23941

Milton married Lauretta Florence "Fern" Eby 5 Oct 1921, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. Lauretta (daughter of Isaac M. Eby and Elizabeth Bergey) was born 12 Aug 1894, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Didsbury Cemetery, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; I. S. Eby and Son Farm Equipment and Supplies
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232164
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker

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EBY, Aden - Passed away, at his home in Cambridge, into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father, on Monday morning, December 12, 1994, in his 89th year.

Aden, the beloved father of Rev. Malcolm and his wife Maryon of Selkirk, Ont., Allona and her husband Rev. Keith Higgins of Norwood, Dwight and his wife Joan of Cambridge and Elizabeth of Cambridge. Dearly loved grandfather of Melodie and her husband Sheldon Smith of Dunnville, Chris and Megan Eby of Selkirk, Cheryl and her husband Rev. Harold Morden of Chesterfield, Ont., Glen Higgins and his wife Pam of Strathroy and Jonathan, Jeremy and Jessica Eby of Cambridge. Also loved by his great-grandchildren, Kristen and Benjamin Smith of Dunnville, Ethan and Alyssa Morden of Chesterfield and Spencer Higgins of Strathroy.

Aden was the only son of the late Isaiah S. and Matilda (Gingrich) Eby born to them in New Hamburg on November 10, 1906. He married Ruby Mae Winger of Stevensville on June 3, 1930 and was predeceased by her in 1985 and a son, Larry in 1938. Aden was a member of (Eby) 1st Mennonite Church, Kitchener. He was the great-great-grandson of Bishop Benjamin Eby who came from Pennsylvania to Upper Canadian in 1807 and is credited with founding (Ebytown) later the city of Kitchener. Benjamin Eby became the first Mennonite Bishop in inland Upper Canada and built the (Eby) First Mennonite Church in Kitchener in 1813. For many years Aden was involved in insurance and investment sales, also selling seed corn. He was co-owner with his father Isaiah S. of I.S. Eby and. Son Farm Equipment and Supplies, Stevensville, Ont. Aden was also associated with the Bertie Township Council, Children's Aid Society, School Board, Plowman's Association, Dairy Breeders Association, Historical Societies and numerous church activities.

Friends will be received at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge, today (Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Eby 1st Mennonite Church, 800 King Street E., Kitchener on Thursday, Dec. 15, 1994 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Rudy Baergen officiating. Interment in Eby 1st Mennonite Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Dec 13 1994 pg A9

Aden married Ruby Mae Winger 2 Jun 1930, Bertie Township, Welland Co., Ontario, Canada. Ruby was born 16 Jul 1910, Stevensville, Bertie Twp., Welland Co. , Ontario, Canada; died 1985; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00039-3098.2

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• Eby ID Number: 00039-3098.3

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• Residence: Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93185
• Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, House Building
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 1st Air Mechanic, 78th Battalion / Royal Air Force

Alvin — Elena J. Ellis. Elena (daughter of Alfred G. Ellis and Mary Jane Clemens) was born 30 Mar 1897, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1984; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Harvey Gingrich
• Residence: Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-224484
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 1st. Air Mechanic, Royal Air Force

John — Anna Margareet Hortop. Anna (daughter of William Hortop and Alexandra Parks) was born 15 Mar 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1983; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-9903

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• Name: Maggie Alberta Sauder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-9904
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Maggie — Leonard Clarence Sauder. Leonard (son of Jeremiah C. Sauder and Priscilla Clemens) was born 22 Aug 1884, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Crescent Park Cemetery, Carrot River, , Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-82895

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• Name: Molly Durnford
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115290

Molly — George Rupert Durnford. George was born 19 Jun 1913, , Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada; died 5 Feb 1987, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruth Irene Brubacher
• Name: Ruth Irene Sherrick
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172277

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SHERRICK, Ruth (nee Pannabecker) Ruth Irene Sherrick slipped into the presence of her Lord on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, in her ninety-eighth year. She was the cherished wife of Arnold Sherrick, loved stepmother of Connie Morse (Kent), doting grandmother of Lyndsey Morse and great-grandmother of Carter Morse. Ruth was the last surviving offspring of her late parents, Oliver and Susan Pannabecker (Shank). She was also predeceased by her first husband Lloyd Brubacher. She found great joy in fulfilling a very meaningful role in the lives of her many nieces and nephews and will be fondly remembered by them. Ruth was employed as the secretary to the CEO of the Rumpel Felt Company and also served as a bookkeeper there, until she was seventy years of age. Throughout her long life, she cultivated many close friendships and lived out her Christian faith in service to God as a faithful member of Bethany Evangelical Missionary Church, where she taught Sunday School and played the piano and organ for thirty years. We praise God for the span of time that He allowed her to grace this earth. A memorial celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, July 8th, at 2:00 P.M. at Bethany Evangelical Missionary Church, 160 Lancaster St. E., Kitchener. Prior to the service, friends and relatives are invited to greet the family in the Bethany Room of the church, between 1:00 and 2:00 P.M. Arrangements are entrusted to Henry Walser Funeral Home (519)749-8467. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Women's Ministries of Bethany Evangelical Missionary Church (cards available at the funeral home). Please visit www.henrywalser.com to view Ruth's memorial.

Ruth — Lloyd McKenzie Brubacher. Lloyd (son of Samuel Brubacher and Rosetta Bricker) was born 24 Dec 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Ruth — Arnold Edwin Sherrick. Arnold was born 16 Mar 1917, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; died 2 Nov 2014, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51655821
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-9986

Donald — Margaret K. Dahmer. Margaret (daughter of Wesley John Dahmer and Lutie Kathryn Lomp) was born 1922, Reed City, Osceola, Michigan, United States; died 11 Sep 2008, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Dungannon Cemetery, Dungannon, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-183598

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88302970
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-452205

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Obituary for Alda Stauffer

Passed away peacefully to her eternal home on Friday, February 11, 2005 at Lanark Heights Long Term Care, in her 98th year following a brief illness.

Lovingly remembered by her sister Helen Betzner, of Kitchener and nephew Barry Betzner, of Hamilton.

Predeceased by her parents, Harvey and Sarah (nee Cober) Stauffer, her brother, Gordon Stauffer and his wife Mabel (Dec.13/93) and her sister, Irene Stauffer (Jan. 28/95).

Miss Stauffer's family will receive relatives and friends from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM on Sunday, February 13, 2005 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (749-8467) followed by a funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home at 3:30 PM. Pastor Ron Curl officiating. Reception to follow in the funeral home.

Private interment at Woodland Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Women's Ministries of Canada or Emmanuel Bible College would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43596963
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-452202

Gordon — Mabel Isabel Egan. Mabel was born 10 Mar 1910, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1995, Cambridge, , Washington, New York, United States; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88302743
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-452204

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88302596
• Name: Helen Beatrice Betzner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-452206

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BETZNER, Helen Beatrice (nee Stauffer) - Passed away peacefully to her new home in Heaven on February 6, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton, at the age of 92, following a brief illness. She was born in Guelph on August 9, 1915. Lovingly remembered by her son, Barry Royal Betzner of Hamilton. Predeceased by her parents, Harvey and Adelaide (nee Cober) Stauffer; her husband, Royal Betzner; her sisters, Irene Stauffer and Alda Stauffer; and her brother, Gordon Stauffer and his wife Mabel. Helen's family will be receiving relatives and friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St. Kitchener on Sunday, February 17, 2008 from 1 p.m. until the time of Helen's funeral service in the Funeral Home Chapel at 3 p.m. As expressions of sympathy donations to Bethany Evangelical Missionary Church (Kitchener) or Emmanuel Bible College (Kitchener) would be appreciated by the family. (Cards available at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 519-749-8467).

THE RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Feb. 13, 2008

https://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/helen-betzner-1065905425

Helen — Royal Oliver Betzner. Royal (son of Oliver S. Betzner and Samantha Hallman) was born 11 Jul 1913, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15265469
• Military: WW2
• Misfortune: killed in WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56488

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Ontario Flier Missing After Air Operations \endash Sgt. Wilbur Lloyd Waldron of Allenford, Ont., is missing as a result of operations overseas, Royal Canadian Air Force headquarters announced today. His aircraft failed to return from an operational flight on April 9.

Born at Kitchener, Ont. in 1915, Sgt. Waldron was educated at Galt Collegiate Institute and Kincardine High School. Prior to enlistment at Hamilton April 22, 1940, he was employed in Hepworth, Ont., Kincardine, Ont., and Kitchener.

His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William George Waldron, reside at Allenford.

Ottawa Citizen - 14 Apr 1941

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Sgt. Wilbur Lloyd Waldron, R.C.A.F., was the eldest son of Mrs. Waldron and the late Rev. W. G. Waldron, who was Minister of the Marlboro' Street United Church from 1940 until his death in 1944. On April 9, 1941, Sgt. Waldron was reported missing after air operations to Emden, Germany. Born at Kitchener in 1915, Sgt. Waldron was educated at Galt and Kincardine and, prior to his enlistment in Hamilton on April, 22, 1940, was employed in Hepworth, Kincardine and Kitchener. His R.C.A.F. training as an observer carried him to Toronto, Malton and Jarvis and he graduated from the Trenton school going overseas in November, 1940.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-322469
• Residence: 1921, 87 Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1935, 94 Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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DOROTHY GRACE COBER

As a result of a strepticoccus infection Miss Dorothy Grace Cober, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon I. Cober, 94 Samuel street, passed away at the Kitchener-Waterloo hospital at seven o'clock this morning. Miss Cober had been ill one week. Her death makes the second bereavement in the family within a week. Mr. Cober's mother, Mrs. Peter Cober having died last Wednesday. The deceased was born in Kitchener on July 1,1912 and was in her 23rd year. She was a member of Trinity United Church, a member of the church choir, secretary of the young peoples Society of the church, a member of the J.O.T. class of the bible school and an officer in the Young Womens Mission Circle. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon I. Cober and by one brother Mr. Lloyd Cober at home. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon with a private service at the home of her parents at two o'clock to be followed by a service at Trinity United Church at 2: 30 o'clock. Interment will be made in Woodland cemetery. Rev. Charles Logan, the Pastor of the Church will have charge of the services. The remains will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until Friday at three o'clock when they will be removed to the home.

Kitchener Daily Record 13 Jun 1935

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-322468
• Residence: 1921, 87 Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150858

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COBER Lloyd George--Peacefully, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1994, Lloyd Cober, in his 79th year. Loving husband of Willow Cober of Eventide Home; dearest father of Billie-Anne and Tom Gural and Peter and Wendy Cober, all of Kitchener. Grandpa will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Cra-Lynn Gural and Brock and Todd Cober. He was predeceased by his parents, Vernon and Florence Cober and by his sister, Dorothy. The family will receive friends at the Westmount Funeral Chapel, 1001 Ottawa St. S.(at Westmount Road) Kitchener, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Trinity United Church on Thursday at 2 p.m. Cremation.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 27 Sep 1994

Lloyd — Willow Fern. Willow was born 1920; died 1999; was buried 2 Feb 1999, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]