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Selina Shantz

Female 1877 - 1958  (81 years)


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  1. 1.  Selina Shantz was born 22 Mar 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

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

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

    Selina married Herbert Shantz 12 Dec 1900. Herbert (son of Aaron S. Shantz and Leah Snyder) was born 6 Dec 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1955; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Orpha Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Sep 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Lona Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 May 1903, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Erma Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Jul 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Wilma Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Sep 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Orpha Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Selina1) was born 25 Sep 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Orpha Woolner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70316
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Orpha
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1925, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic

    Orpha married Abraham Vernon "Vernon" Woolner 6 Jan 1925, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Abraham (son of John S. Woolner and Hannah Clemmer) was born 18 Jun 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1990, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Myrtle Mae Woolner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Mar 1930, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1930, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  Lona Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Selina1) was born 7 May 1903, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lona Martin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167148
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Martin.- Lona, daughter of Herbert and Salina Shantz, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., May 7, 1903; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Apr. 13, 1977; aged 73 y. On May 24, 1939, she was married to Joseph M. Martin, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sisters (Erma-Mrs. Stanley Snider, and Wilma-Mrs. Martin Horst). She was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 16, in charge of Vernon Leis and Steve Dick; interment in Elmira Mennonite Church Cemetery

    Gospel Herald - Volume 70, Number 19 - May 10, 1977, page 398

    Lona married Joseph M. Martin 24 May 1939. Joseph (son of Ephraim W. Martin and Lydia Ann E. Martin) was born 22 Aug 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1989, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Erma Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Selina1) was born 11 Jul 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

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


    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 4 Feb 1978

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


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

    Erma — John Stanley Snider. John (son of Ephraim Snider and Lucinda Hallman) was born 24 Feb 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1985, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Paul Stanley Snider  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1931; died 26 Dec 2009, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 8. Miriam Jean Snider  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jan 1931; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 9. Audrey Elizabeth Snider  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Apr 1933; died 23 Nov 2015; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario.
    4. 10. Mary Carol Snider  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Dec 1934; died 5 Nov 1935; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 11. Dr. James Howard Snider  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Nov 1936, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 2016, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 5.  Wilma Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (1.Selina1) was born 19 Sep 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Wilma Horst
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-238622
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Horst, Wilma (Shantz), 75, Cambridge, Ont. Born: Sept. 19, 1916, to Herbert and Selina Shantz. Died: Dec. 17, 1991, Kitchener, Ont. Predeceased by: Martin Horst (husband). Funeral and burial: Dec. 20, Erb Street Mennonite Church, by Doug Snyder and Robert Duthie.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 85, Number 3 - January 21, 1992 - page 14, 15.

    Wilma married Martin F. Horst 10 Aug 1940. Martin (son of John L. Horst and Mary B. Frey) was born 1917, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Myrtle Mae Woolner Descendancy chart to this point (2.Orpha2, 1.Selina1) was born 18 Mar 1930, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1930, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-259315


  2. 7.  Paul Stanley Snider Descendancy chart to this point (4.Erma2, 1.Selina1) was born 1931; died 26 Dec 2009, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150415

    Notes:

    SNIDER, Paul Stanley (1931-2009) Passed away suddenly at Cambridge on Saturday, December 26, 2009, at age 78. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Byler) for 46 years. Loving father of David and his wife Amy. Dearly loved Papa to Jillian, Katie and Kean. Dear brother of Miriam Cressman and her late husband Howard, Audrey (William) MacDonald, James (Janice) Snider, Kenneth (Marie) Snider, Lucille (Elmer) Ellison and Robert Snider. Paul was a life long resident of the Kitchener area and was self-employed in the tax preparation business and an active member of Preston Mennonite Church for more than 44 years. He had also been a Kiwanian for many years and very interested in MEDA. Paul was a great supporter of his grandchildren's activities - hockey, dance and tennis. The family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home , 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 1 p.m. from Preston Mennonite Church, 791 Concession Road, Cambridge. Interment Hagey Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to M.C.C. (Mennonite Central Committee) would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be made online at wwwbarthelfuneralhome.com.


    The Waterloo Region Record 28 Dec 2009


  3. 8.  Miriam Jean Snider Descendancy chart to this point (4.Erma2, 1.Selina1) was born 24 Jan 1931; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

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

    Miriam — Howard Snyder Cressman. Howard (son of Howard Alexander Cressman and Ida Snyder) was born 26 Mar 1927, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 2004, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Nov 2004, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Howard Dale "Dale" Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 13. John William "Bill" Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 9.  Audrey Elizabeth Snider Descendancy chart to this point (4.Erma2, 1.Selina1) was born 30 Apr 1933; died 23 Nov 2015; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Audrey Elizabeth MacDonald
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187374

    Notes:

    Mrs. Audrey MacDonald Apr 30, 1933 - Nov 23, 2015

    On Monday morning, at Lee Manor, Audrey Elizabeth MacDonald died as she lived; surrounded by her family, contented, full of love and grace. Most recently confined by her illness, she is now free and celebrating with the family and friends who have gone on before. Serving dinner with rolls. Heavenly! Teacher, mother, owner of Lawson's, 1980-1996. Dearly loved wife of J. William "Bill" MacDonald. Loving mother of Carolyn (Ian Williamson) MacDonald, of Rockwood, Mary Ann MacDonald (Steve Duncan), of Owen Sound, Miriam (Vic) Ratzlaff, of Ridgeville and Paul (Julia) MacDonald, of Allenford. Proud grandmother of Trayvon, Jaden, Caleb (Jenica), Brianna, Seth, Charis (Ryan), Cai, Jacob, Luke and Maisie and great-grandmother of Leland and Ezra. Dear sister of Miriam Cressman, of Kitchener, James (Janice) Snider, of Cambridge, Kenneth (Marie) Snider, of Atwood, Lucy (Elmer) Ellison, of Moorefield and Bob Snider, of Kitchener. Audrey will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Stanley and Erma Snider; her brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Dorothy Snider and her brother-in-law, Howard Cressman.

    Visitation on Thursday from 6: 00 \endash 8: 00 p.m. at the BRIAN E. WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 250 \endash 14th Street West, Owen Sound 519-376-7492. Funeral at the Alliance Church, 440 \endash 7th Avenue East, Owen Sound on Friday, November 27th, 2015 at 11: 00 a.m. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations to World Vision or a charity of your choice as an expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family on-line at www.woodfuneralhome.ca

    Audrey — J. William "Bill" MacDonald. [Group Sheet]


  5. 10.  Mary Carol Snider Descendancy chart to this point (4.Erma2, 1.Selina1) was born 23 Dec 1934; died 5 Nov 1935; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150416

    Notes:

    SNIDER. - Mary Carol, daughter of Stanley and Erma Snider, died Nov. 5, 1935; aged 10 m. 13 d. She is survived by her parents, 2 sisters (Miriam and Audrey), 1 brother (Paul), and by her maternal and paternal grandparents. She was ill for nearly 2 weeks, contracting bronchial pneumonia. Though her stay with us was short, she is greatly missed in the home, for her sweet smile shed a constant blessing about her. Funeral services were held Nov. 7 at the home and at the Latschar Mennonite Church near Petersburg, Ont., conducted by Bro. J. W. Witmer and Bro. M. Hallman. Text, Isa. 11: 6. Her little body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 38 - Dec 19, 1935, pp. 814, 815


  6. 11.  Dr. James Howard Snider Descendancy chart to this point (4.Erma2, 1.Selina1) was born 5 Nov 1936, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 2016, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172007
    • Residence: 2001, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    SNIDER, James H. James H. Snider died at home on the evening of November 7, 2016 surrounded by family. He was well cared for by CCAC Hamilton PSWs and VON nurses, Janice (Lambke), his loving wife of 57 years, and his four children; Judy Mitchell (Lee Stevens), Tim Snider (Joyce Richardson), Jennifer Dmytrus (Steve) and John Snider (Amanda). He is dearly loved by his eleven grandchildren. James Snider was the son of the late J. Stanley Snider and Erma Shantz Snider. Jim lived his faith through his actions. He was passionate about his family, surgery, farming and service to others. A loving father, he has always been supportive and proud of his children, all of whom have benefited from his love, intelligence, kindness and humour. Dr. Snider's professional life at Cambridge Memorial Hospital included stints as Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff, where he enjoyed many enduring relationships with staff and patients. Service to others included building relationships through Refugee Sponsorships and medical work in Africa and Central America. Jim was a committed member of Wanner Mennonite Church where he served in many capacities, developing friendships with all ages. Jim loved to farm and found great joy in caring for his cattle and working his fields. Always a family affair, farming with him was an opportunity for children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends to learn, grow and work together. He will be greatly missed. Visitation is on Friday, November 11 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, November 12 from 1-3 p.m. The Memorial Service will follow at 4: 30 p.m. All events will be held at Wanner Mennonite Church.

    Waterloo Region Record, 10 Nov. 2016

    James — Janice Ellen Lambke. (daughter of Milton A. Lambke and Mary Ann Zeller) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Judith Ann "Judy" Snider  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Timothy James "Tim" Snider  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 16. Jennifer Lucille Snider  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 17. John Milton Snider  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Howard Dale "Dale" Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (8.Miriam3, 4.Erma2, 1.Selina1)

    Howard — Brenda Lynn Martin. (daughter of Earl B. Martin and Alice M. Weber) [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  John William "Bill" Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (8.Miriam3, 4.Erma2, 1.Selina1)

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


  3. 14.  Judith Ann "Judy" Snider Descendancy chart to this point (11.James3, 4.Erma2, 1.Selina1)

  4. 15.  Timothy James "Tim" Snider Descendancy chart to this point (11.James3, 4.Erma2, 1.Selina1)

  5. 16.  Jennifer Lucille Snider Descendancy chart to this point (11.James3, 4.Erma2, 1.Selina1)

  6. 17.  John Milton Snider Descendancy chart to this point (11.James3, 4.Erma2, 1.Selina1)


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