Phoebe Elsie Snyder

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• Name: Phoebe Elsie Hofstetter
• Eby ID Number: 00106-5921.6
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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HOFSTETTER MRS. WALTER

Mrs. Walter Hofstetter, 91, formerly of Plattsville, Ont., died Saturday at Freeport Hospital, Kitchener. The former Phoebe Snyder, she was the daughter of the late John Snyder and Isabel Cassel and was a member of Plattsville United Church.

She was predeceased by her husband, Walter, in 1960.

She is survived by seven sons, Harold, of RR 2 Petersburg, Floyd, of New Hamburg, Harry, John, Layton, and Glenn, all of Plattsville, and Reid, of RR 4 Bright; two daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Ruby) Ament, of Linwood, and Mrs. Gilbert (Jane) Ross, of Woodstock; 31 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, she was predeceased by one son, Earl; two daughters, Helen and Mrs. Allen (Marjory) Littlejohn; two brothers and two sisters.

Friends were received at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg Chapel until noon, August 4 when removal was made to Plattsville United Church for a funeral service at 2 p.m. with Rev. Harold Pillen officiating. Burial was in the Wilmot Centre cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent Aug 12 1981 pg 20

Phoebe married Walter Christian Hofstetter 15 Dec 1909, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Walter (son of Adolph Gustav Hofstetter and Catherine Gildner) was born 18 Jan 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352171

Layton married Helen Murial Hofstetter 22 Sep 1951. Helen (daughter of Percy Erastus Hofstetter and Margaret Veronica Snyder) was born 1929; died 9 Nov 2013, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Plattsville Cemetery, Plattsville, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-191314
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Hofstetter, Harold S., 85, Petersburg, Ont. Born; May 9, 1910, Kitchener, Ont., to Walter and Phoebe Snyder Hofstetter. Died; April 5, 1996, Kitchener, Ont. Survivors - wife; Melinda Gingerich Hofstetter; children; Ken, Nyle, Laurene Ferguson; brothers and sisters; Harry, John, Layton, Reed, Ruby Ament, Jean Ross; 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Funeral and burial; April 9, Steinmann Mennonite Church, by Scott Brubaker-Zehr and Mahlon Gerber.

Gospel Herald - Volume 89, Number 19 - May 7, 1996
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HOFSTETTER, Harold

On Friday, April 5, 1996, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. Harold resided at RR 2, Petersburg. He was born 85 years ago in Kitchener and was the son of the late Walter and Phoebe (Snyder) Hofstetter. He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. Harold was caretaker for 45 years at the Wilmot Centre Cemetery and also volunteered at the Guelph Correctional Centre for many years.

Beloved husband of the former Melinda Gingerich whom he was married to for 55 years in March. Dear father of Ken and his wife Anna Mae of Kitchener, Nyle and his wife Kathleen, Laurene and her husband Doug Ferguson, all of Baden. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Kevin, Patricia, Tammy, Larry, Brian, Marvin, Suzanne, Sherry and her husband Larry, Michael and Andrew and one great-grandchild, Christine. Loving brother of Ruby Ament of Linwood, Harry and Reta Hofstetter, John and Margaret Hofstetter, Layton and Helen Hofstetter, all of Plattsville, Reed and Eva Hofstetter of Washington and Jean Ross of New Hamburg. Also remembered by a sister-in-law, Edith Hofstetter of Woodstock.

Harold was predeceased by two great-grandsons; his sisters, Marjory Littlejohns and Helen Hofstetter; brothers, Floyd, Glen and Earl in infancy; brothers-in-law, Floyd Ament, Allen Littlejohns, Gilbert Ross and sisters-in-law, Reta Hofstetter and Lavelda Hofstetter.

Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 liuron St., today (Monday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and until Tuesday, April 9, 1996 when the transfer will be made to Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden for the service at 2 p.m., with Pastor Scott Brubaker-Zehr officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.

The Record Newspaper 18 Apr 1996 pg C11

Harold — Melinda Gingerich. Melinda (daughter of Abraham Z. Gingerich and Leah Roth) was born 19 Nov 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 2006, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Mar 2006, Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352168

Floyd — Edith Elizabeth Wright. Edith was born 7 Sep 1910, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2003; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruby Marie Ament
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352176

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AMENT, Ruby Marie

Passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2011 at her residence, Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton. She was formerly of Linwood and was born 97 years ago in Wilmot Township. A daughter of the late Walter and Pheobe (Snyder) Hofstetter. Beloved wife of the late William (Dutch) Ament who predeceased her in 1987. Loving mother of Joyce and Alan Barrass of Toronto, June Fritz of Waterloo, Jeanet and Tom Martin of Linwood, Bill and Patricia Ament of Waterloo and Keith and Ellen Ament of R.R. # 3 Listowel. Sadly missed by 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Harry Hofstetter, Layton and Helen Hofstetter all of Plattsville, John Hofstetter, Jean Ross both of Woodstock and Reid and Eva Hofstetter of Waterloo. Ruby was predeceased by son-in-law Harold Fritz, 3 grandchildren, brothers Harold, Floyd, Glenn, Earl in infancy, sisters Marjorie Littlejohns and Helen Hofstetter. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 7 Spencer Street, Milverton on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will take place on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home at 11: 00 a.m., with Pastor Elaine Graham officiating. Interment in Linwood Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruby's memory may be made to Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton. On line condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Waterloo Region Record 11 Aug 2011

Ruby married William Floyd "Dutch" Ament 2 Jun 1938, , Ontario, Canada. William was born 10 Feb 1911; died 1987; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352169

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HOFSTETTER, Harry

Passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Harry Hofstetter of Plattsville in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Reta May Gofton, who predeceased him June 11, 2002. Dear father of Nelson and wife Jean of Harrow. Special grandfather to Mike and wife Rachel of Plattsville and Susan and husband Rob Huehn of Drumbo and great grandfather to Michael, Hayden and Payton. Survived by his brothers, Layton (Helen), Reid (Eva), sister Jean Ross and by brother-in-law Elgin Gofton. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Harold, Ruby, Floyd, Earl, John, Marjorie, Helen, and Glenn. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Peace United Church, Plattsville at 11: 00 a.m. Rev. Jan Aylward officiating. Interment of Ashes later in Chesterfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Peace United Church, Plattsville (cheques accepted) would be appreciated by the family. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Glendinning Funeral Home, 40 William Street, Plattsville. Online condolences can be sent at www.gffh.ca

Waterloo Region Record 13 Feb 2013

Harry — Reta May Gofton. Reta (daughter of Andrew Gofton and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Witzel) was born 1917, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 2002, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jun 2002, Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352173

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• Name: Marjorie Littlejohns
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352180

Marjorie — Allen Charles Littlejohns. Allen was born 23 Nov 1909, Casey, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada; died 1987; was buried , Innerkip Cemetery, Innerkip, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352175

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HELEN HOFSTETTER

PLATTSVILLE, Sept. 2 - Ill a short time with rheumatic fever, Helen Hobtetter, 18 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hofstetter, died early today at the home of her parents, east of Platteville. Born on Nov, 16, 1920, at Wilmot Centre, she received her public school education at Platteville. Deceased attended the United church and was a member of the Live Wire Sunday school class. Besides her parents there survive seven brothers, Harold of Baden, Floyd and Harry of Platteville, John, Layton, Reed and Glen, all at home, three sisters, (Ruby) Mrs. William F. Ament of Linwood, Marjorie and Jean at home. Private funeral service will be held at her parents home on Monday at 2 p.m. followed by public services at Plattsville United church. Interment will take place in Wilmot Centre Cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record 2 Sep 1939 pg 15

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352170

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HOFSTETTER, John A.

Passed away peacefully at Sakura House, Woodstock on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, John Hofstetter of Oxford Gardens, Woodstock and formerly of Plattsville, in his 89th year. He is the much loved father of Gerald and Jane Hofstetter, Mary Ella (late Bill 2010) Pettigrew, Ferne and Donald Woolcott, Richard and Sheila Hofstetter, Cecil and Cathy Hofstetter, Laurie and Clare Robinson and stepfather of Jim and Jane Bell, Ross and Kathy Bell, Pat and Gord Hall, and Bruce and Lynn Bell. Lovingly remembered by sixteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, twelve step-grandchildren, and ten step-great-grandchildren. Survived by his brothers, Harry, Layton (Helen), Reid (Eva), sister Jean Ross, and sisters-in-law Ivy Musselman and Dorothy Shantz. Predeceased by his wives Reta (Wanner) (1987) and Margaret (Bell) (2010) and by his brothers and sisters, Harold, Ruby, Floyd, Earl, Marjorie, Helen, and Glenn. John was born on the farm outside of Plattsville where he lived, farmed, and retired until he moved to Woodstock in 2010. His family, church and community were his greatest pleasures. Over the years, he served first as a director, then as an insurance agent for the North Blenheim Farmers Mutual Insurance Company. He was a member of Grace United Church, Roseville where he attended faithfully. His involvement in both the local and provincial plowing matches provided much pride and pleasure. He was an honorary director of the Ontario Plowmen's Association. The Plattsville Masonic Lodge No. 178 and the Thames Valley Chapter No. 199 Order of the Eastern Star played a vital role in John's life. He served his community through his involvement in many organizations and on municipal government with the Blenheim Township and Oxford County councils. Friends and family are invited to visit with John's family at the Glendinning Funeral Home, 40 William Street, Plattsville, on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 2: 00 p.m. - 4: 00 p.m. and 7: 00 p.m. - 9: 00 p.m. A Service of Celebration of John's life will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11: 00 a.m. at the Peace United Church, Plattsville. Interment in Plattsville Cemetery. A Masonic Service will be held under the auspices of the Plattsville Lodge #178 on Friday evening at 6: 15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace United Church, Roseville, Sakura House, or a charity of your choice. On line condolences can be sent at www. Gffh.ca

Waterloo Region Record 12 Jan 2013

John — Reta Estelle Wanner. Reta (daughter of Wilfred Lawrence Wanner and Lauretta Fried) was born 22 Dec 1924, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Nov 1987, Plattsville Cemetery, Plattsville, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

John married Margaret Ethel Kell 8 Jul 1989, , Ontario, Canada. Margaret was born 1922; died 23 Jun 2010, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Jun 2010, Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352174

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HOFSTETTER: Reid Robert - passed away peacefully at his residence the Village of Winston Park, Kitchener. Reid Hofstetter formerly of Waterloo and Plattsville in his 93rd year.

Beloved husband of Eva (Duncan) Hofstetter whom he married July 25, 1952. Dear father of Sharon & Brian Huber, Robert & Marilyn Hofstetter all of Kitchener, James Hofstetter of Waterloo and Debra Barrie of Cambridge. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Andrea & Andy, Chris & Jenn, Sarah, Allison, Alex & Caitlin, Adrian & Kass, Lisa & Kevin, Tyler, Shianna & Zach, Lance and by great grandchildren Ross, Claire, Larkyn, Travis and Jack (born June 3, 2020), Survived by his brother Layton Hofstetter of Plattsville.

Predeceased by his parents Walter & Phoebe (Snyder) Hofstetter, by brothers Harold, Floyd, Harry, John, Glenn, Earl and sisters Ruby Ament, Marjorie Littejohns, Jean Ross and Helen Hofstetter.

Reid farmed, ran his own business for 20 years as an Interior/Exterior Decorator before moving on to be a Foreman with Waterloo Metal Stamping until his retirement. Reid joined the Plattsville Masonic Lodge on April 9, 1965 where he served as Master of the Lodge and then was granted the Honour of "Life Member" in 2009. Reid was a past member of the Plattsville Curling Club and he loved to go camping with his family, to dance and spend time watching his grandchildren play hockey and baseball. He simply loved all of his family. Everyone also remembers his smile and the twinkle in his eye, oh and not to mention that he loved a good joke!

A private family viewing took place at the Glendinning Funeral Home, Plattsville

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Peace United Church, the Village of Winston Park or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Personal Condolences can be sent at www.gffh.ca.

Reid married Eva Mae Duncan 25 Jul 1952. Eva was born 10 May 1933, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2008, Smithville, Lincoln Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jean Isabel Ross
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352178

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ROSS, Jean

With her loving family by her side at Sakura House, Woodstock on Saturday, October 26, 2013, Jean Isabel (nee Hofstetter) Ross of Woodstock in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late C. Gilbert Ross (1990). Dear sister to Layton (Helen) Hofstetter, Reid (Eva) Hofstetter, sister-in-law to Jane McKay (Clark) Adams and Bernice Ross. She is also survived by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Walter and Phoebe (nee Snyder) Hofstetter; siblings, Harold (Melinda), Floyd (Edith), Ruby (Floyd) Ament, Harry (Reta), Earl, Marjory (Allen) Littlejohns, Helen, John (Reta) (Margaret), Glenn (LaVelda) and by her brothers-in-law Donald Ross and Edgar McKay. Jean was a kind, caring and a very generous person. She was happiest doing for and giving to others. Family was always important and she felt blessed to have so many nieces and nephews to love and enjoy. Friends are welcome to join the family at the Brock and Visser Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, 519-539-0004 on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 from 10-11 a.m., where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment in the Innerkip Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to Sakura House, Woodstock or St. David's United Church would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.brockandvisser.com

Waterloo Region Record 28 Oct 2013

Jean — C. Gilbert "Gilbert" Ross. C. was born 1933; died 1990; was buried , Innerkip Cemetery, Innerkip, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352172

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Glen Russell Hofstetter

Of Plattsville, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, July 7, 1994, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. He was in his 63rd year. Glen had lived in Plattsville all of his life and had worked at the Platteville Mill for over 30 years and at Hybrid Turkeys for over five years. Loved companion of Marion Riesberry. Survived by brothers and sisters, Harold and his wife Linda of Petersburg, Harry and his wife Reta, John and his wife Margaret, Layton and his wife Helen, all of Plattsville, Reid and his wife Eva of Washington, Ruby Ament of Linwood and Jean Ross of Woodstock and by one sister-in-law, Edith Hofstetter of Innerkip. Glen is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his first wife, Lavelda (1966) by an infant daughter, Kathleen (1966); by his parents, Walter and Phoebe Hofstetter; by brothers, Floyd and Earl and sisters, Marjorie Littlejohns and Helen Hofstetter. Rested at Glendinning Funeral Home, Plattsville, where funeral service was conducted Monday by Father Peter Watters. Interment Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg.

The Ayr News 13 Jun 1994 pg 11

Glen — Lavelda C. Ruetz. Lavelda was born 1933; died 1966; was buried , Holy Family Roman Catholic Cemetery, New Hamburg, Region of Waterloo, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: June Meyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-227812

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FRITZ, June It is with great sadness and sorrow that the family of June Fritz (nee Ament) share the news of her passing. June went peacefully in her sleep at the age of 74, following a lengthy battle with cancer on Friday, April 21, 2017. She will be deeply missed by daughter Shelley Fritz, Grandson Jake Bailey (Brooke), her sisters and brothers Joyce Barrass (Alan), Jeanet Martin (Tom), Bill Ament (Pat) and Keith Ament (Ellen) as well as her many nieces and nephews. June was a very private person who lived life on her own terms yet she never hesitated to help someone if it was within her power to do so. June was a source of love, support and strength and her passing has left a huge void in our lives. She will be forever missed and lovingly remembered by her family and close friends that she's left behind. At June's request there will be no funeral or memorial services. For anyone wanting to make a donation in her memory please contact the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Waterloo Region Record, 26 April 2017

June — Harold R. Meyer. Harold was born 30 Dec 1936; died 23 Dec 1978; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352188