Hawes, Robert George, 76, of Niagara Falls, ON, passed away on September 5. He was predeceased by his wife, Milly (Swalm) Hawes, and daughter, Lynn Anne Hawes. The funeral was held at Fallsview BIC Church (Niagra Falls, ON) on September 7, with Pastor John Fraser officiating. Surviving are one son, Wayne; one daughter, Lori Hulett; and four grandchildren, Robert and Brad Hawes and Maggie and Matthew Hulett.

Landis, William H., Jr., 87, of Juniata County, Pa., passed away on December 12. Born to William H. and Ethel (Swartz) Landis, William was a knowledgeable Bible scholar who, along with having memorized several books of the Bible, taught Sunday school and served as a lay minister. William was a member of the Gideons and spent 56 years as a plasterer and 61 years as an auctioneer. He attended Cedar Grove BIC (Mifflintown, Pa.). He is survived by his seven children, Audrey Gilbert, David Landis, Luke Landis, Sr., Ruth Ann Fosselman, Samuel Landis, Daniel Landis, and Donna Walters; sister, Hulda Glendye; 22 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at Cedar Grove BIC, with Pastor Steve Munger and Reverend M. Eugene Heidler officiating. Internment took place at Hillside Cemetery (McAlisterville, Pa.).

Slagenweit, Velma M., 85, of Uniontown, Pa., passed into eternity on December 20. Daughter of the late Herman and Flora (Hyatt) Geska and wife to the late Fred E. Slagenweit, Velma spent her years as a dedicated homemaker and attended Martinsburg (Pa.) BIC Church. Preceding Velma in death were her two sisters, Henrietta Pope and Margaret Thessler, and her grandson, Nicholas A. Slagenweit. Surviving are two daughters, Judith De Santo and Sylvia Grove; three sons, Fred, Dwight, and Andrew; her brother, Herman Gesko; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at Martinsburg BIC and was officiated by Pastor Earl E. Herr. Interment took place at Gardens of Faith Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Maryland.

2008

Blackstone, Walter G. “Joe,” 72, of Hollidaysburg, Pa., passed away on April 2. Born July 26, 1935, to the late Rev. Walter Sr. and Mildred (Westover) Blackstone, Walter is survived by his wife, Esther (Ritchey) Blackstone; sons, Glenn, Jeffrey, Joseph, and Robert; daughter, Karin Vance; sisters, Delores Thomas and Miriam Musselman; and brother, Phillip. Services were held at Dalla Valle Funeral Chapel in Everett, Pa., with Rev. H. Lee Ritchey and Glenn Blackstone presiding. Interment occurred at Everett Cemetery.

Brechbill, Ray Climenhaga, 98, of Messiah Village in Mechanicsburg, Pa., entered into eternity on March 19. Born February 9, 1910, to the late Jessie and Abigail Brechbill, Ray attended Messiah College (Grantham, Pa.) for two years and transferred to Taylor University (Upland, Ind.) to complete his studies. He earned a B.A. in English in 1933 and moved to Washington, D.C., where he began a long and successful career at ADT Security Services. In 1942, Ray married Helen Roberta Renaldue. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 until 1945. After his active duty service, he returned to work at ADT and in 1949 was transferred to company headquarters in New York City. Ray and Roberta lived for over 50 years in Tenafly, N.J., where he enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, and golfing. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Englewood, N.J. Ray is survived by his wife, Roberta; sons, Alan and Glen; two grandchildren, Sarah and John; and sisters, Anna Martin, Ruth Zercher, and Lois Musser. He was preceded in death by his sister Helen Musser. Interment took place at the George Washington Memorial Park (Paramus, N.J.).

Kern, Dilys, 90, of Wales, UK, passed away on April 3. Daughter of the late Albert and Sussannah (Rogers) Hughes and wife of the late Harold Landis Kern, Dilys worked at the Milton Hershey (Pa.) School in the Food Management and Service Department before moving to Lancaster (Pa.), where she then was as a part-time cashier at K-mart. She also volunteered at St. Anne Parochial School, St. Joseph Hospital, and Lancashire Hall. Spiritual, energetic, and an avid reader, Dilys loved her grandchildren and enjoyed her dogs. Preceding Dilys in death were her husband; parents; two daughters, Dianne Watson and Gail Balmer; brother, Purcell Hughes; and sister, Hilda Hughes. She is survived by her daughter, D. Suzanne Solodky; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were held at Lancaster (Pa.) BIC.

Kipe, Rev. Amos Lloyd, of Waynesboro, Pa., passed away on January 30. Born April 11, 1924, Amos was the son of the late George H. and Katie M. (Varner) Kipe. He was first employed by Wayne Tool Company (Waynesboro, Pa.) in the early 1940s. He later worked as a chauffer for Montebello State Hospital in Baltimore, Md., from 1958 to 1960. From 1960 until his retirement in 1989, he was employed as a tool inspector for Landis Machine Company (Waynesboro, Pa.). He also served as the pastor of the Iron Springs BIC Church
(Fairfield, Pa.) congregation from 1945 to 1980. In April 1980, he was ordained in
the Brethren in Christ Church.

Amos married Verna Belle (Lohman) Kipe on September 1, 1945. She preceded him in death on October 11, 1996. He then married Dorotha P. (Witmer) Parmer Kipe on May 23, 1998, who survives.

At the time of his death, Amos was a member of the Antrim BIC Church (Chambersburg, Pa.). During a visit with his pastor just hours before his death, Amos shared these words of comfort: “I’m looking for that door to open and for Christ to welcome me home. This is not a funeral, but a graduation. It should be a celebration! I have no fear. I am sure that when I pass, the Lord will be there at the door to take me in.”

Mellott, Zelma Ruth, 82, of Everett, Pa., passed away on February 23. Born October 27, 1925, to Russell and Olive (Bussard) Mellott, Zelma attended Martinsburg (Pa.) BIC Church. She was a graduate of Strayer College in Washington, D.C., and began her working career as a secretary to the vice president of Kaiser Aluminum. Zelma then worked on Capitol Hill as a secretary for Congressman John Jennings, Jr., of Tennessee. Following these assignments and throughout her career, she maintained several Defense Department positions at the Pentagon, working for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. She also worked for NATO and then in the office of the Secretary of Defense, retiring from government service in 1977. Zelma had a brother, Glenn Mellott, and three sisters, Vera Diggs, Mable Whipkey, and Marge Hartmann, precede her in death. Surviving are her son, Russell Davis; two granddaughters; great-grandson; sister, Geri Horton; and sister-in-law, Mary Mellott. The funeral was held at Martinsburg BIC and was officiated by Pastor Earl E. Herr. Interment took place at Mount Union Cemetery (Mench, Pa.).

Miller, Glenn E., 76, passed away on June 13. Born January 22, 1932, to the late Conda and Leta (Stewart) Miller, Glenn attended the Martinsburg (Pa.) BIC Church. A dairy farmer until his retirement in 2002, Glenn—known for his mechanical ingenuity—served as a member of the Northern Bedford School Board and of the Board of Directors at Curryville AGWAY. He is preceded in death by brothers Jacob, John, Amos, and Harry, and sister Ruth Kenyon. He is survived by his wife Barbara; two daughters, Diane Thornton and Melinda Smith; two sons, Larry and Robert; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Lois Nissley; and brother, Earl. The funeral was held at Martinsburg BIC, with Rev. Earl E. Herr officiating. Interment took place at Dry Hill Cemetery (Woodbury, Pa.).

Miller, Trena M., of Mechanicsburg, Pa., passed into eternity on February 19. Born on September 15, 1913, to the late Boyd B. and Vergie Brown, Trena was known for her smile, which she shared freely with all. A gifted housewife and mother who enjoyed a variety of handicrafts, she shared 62 years of marriage with Joe D. Miller. During that time, Trena faithfully and lovingly supported Joe as he served as a deacon at Ransom Creek Community BIC Church (Clarence Center, N.Y.) and then at Messiah Village BIC Church (Mechanicsburg, Pa.) when they moved to Messiah Village in 1986. Trena was preceded in death by Joe, who passed away in 1996; three brothers, Forest, Merrill, and Donald Brown; and one sister, Faye Martin. She is survived by her daughters, Edith Miller and Sharon Herr; son, Gilbert Miller; sister, Anna Schrock; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at Messiah Village BIC and officiated by Reverend Richard L. Long. Interment took place at Grantham (Pa.) Memorial Park.

Robison, Frances E., 85, of Woodbury Township, Pa., passed away on March 7. Daughter of the late Harvey D. and Elenor M. (Cridge) Bechtel and wife of the late Theodore J. Robison, Frances attended Martinsburg BIC Church. She was a member of the American War Mothers, the Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary, and the former Martinsburg Civic Club. Preceding Frances in death were her son, Donald E., and his wife Renate; three brothers; two sisters; and two grandchildren. Surviving are two sons, Charles and Wayne; two daughters, Donna Rhodes and Erma Tears; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Dorothy Colbert. The funeral was held at the John C. Bolger Funeral Home, with Pastor Earl E. Herr officiating. Interment took place at Brumbaugh Cemetery (Martinsburg R.R., Pa.).

Roub, Allan G., 71, of Martinsburg, Pa., passed away on April 16. Son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Mary Elizabeth (Glass) Roub, Allan attended the Martinsburg (Pa.) BIC Church. An Army veteran who had been stationed in Germany, Allan was the retired owner-operator of Roub’s Service Center. Preceding Allan in death were his brothers, Kenneth and Carl, and sister, Dorothy Kelly. Surviving are his wife, Margaret F. “Peg” (Dilling); son, Dennis; two daughters, Michelle Musselman and Annette Chadwick; and five grandchildren. The funeral was held at Clover Creek Church of the Brethren, with pastors Earl E. Herr and David F. Banazak officiating. Interment took place at Brumbaugh Cemetery (Fredericksburg, Pa.).
Wideman, Grace Naomi, 82, of Gormley, ON, passed away on March 16. Daughter of the late Landon and Tena Steckley, Grace attended Heise Hill BIC Church (Gormley, ON). Preceding Grace in death were her husband, Earl, and her son, Ken. Surviving are her son, Ron; two daughters, Karen Dezwaan and Kathy Putnam; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Arnold Steckley; sister, Dorothy P. Wideman; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at Heise Hill BIC with pastors Jim Baker and Harvey Sider officiating. Interment took place at Heise Hill Cemetery.

Yoder, Abe S., 93, of Valley View Haven in Belleville, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, June 3. He was born April 9, 1915, to the late Abe S. Yoder, Sr. and Salome (Zook) Yoder. His first wife, Hannah (Byler) Yoder, preceded him in death on April 20, 1963; his second wife died on May 29, 1981; and he is survived by a third wife, Mildred E. Yoder, whom he married September 26, 1982. Abe and Mildred served as missionaries in Zimbabwe and also spent three years serving at the Navajo BIC Mission (New Bloomfield, N.M.). A member of the Big Valley BIC Church (Belleville, Pa.), Abe served as deacon and Sunday school teacher there. He was also a board member of the Mennonite Heritage Center and an originator and board member of the boys’ home in Belleville. He is survived by three sons, Allen, Titus, and Roy; four brothers, Steve, Kore, Noah, and Ben; two sisters, Veronica Yoder and Mary Peachey; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Locust Grove Mennonite Church (Belleville, Pa.) with pastors John Keefer and Roger Witter officiating. Interment took place at Locust Grove Cemetery.

Submitted in 2007

2006

Kreider, Henry L., 75, passed away on November 20 after a battle with leukemia. Henry was a graduate of Messiah Junior College, Elizabethtown College, and Hahnemann Medical College. From 1961 to 1963, he worked as a physician in Jordan and Algeria under the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). He spent a year in Haiti with MCC and then served in India with BIC World Missions from 1968 to 1977. Henry was a long-time member and deacon in the Elizabethtown (Pa). BIC Church. His wife of 40 years, Edna Long Kreider, survives him, as well as his children, David Kreider and Deborah Groening. A Life Celebration Memorial Service was held on November 25, 2006, at Elizabethtown BIC.

Martin, Mervin passed away on December 25, 2006. He attended Palmyra BIC Church Martin is buried at Grand View Cemetery (Annville, Pa.)

2007

Esh, James W., a retired minister of the Brethren in Christ Church, entered into eternity on Thursday, July 19, at the age of 73. James pastored Five Forks BIC Church (Waynesboro, Pa.), from 1968-1976, during which time he was ordained. In 1976, he then took on the pastorate at Mountain View BIC Church (Colorado Springs, Colo.), where he served through 1984. Prior to retiring in 1990, James led the flock of the Morning Hour Chapel BIC Church (East Berlin, Pa.). At the time of his death, James was a member of Five Forks BIC Church, where he taught the Berean Sunday school class and was a member of Senior Fellowship. James is preceded in death by his wife of more than fifty years, Gladys, who died in 2006; he is survived by his daughters, Ellen Ensminger and Darlyss Kipe. Interment was at Antietam Cemetery (Waynesboro, Pa.)

Hostetler, Jr., Eli H. passed from this life on March 6. An ordained minister in the Brethren in Christ church, Eli served at the San Francisco (Calif.) BIC Mission; the BIC Mission Church (Shanesville, Ohio); the Ashland (Ohio) BIC Church; and the Sippo (Ohio) BIC Church. Eli was instrumental in laying the groundwork for a church planting in Northridge, Ohio, and also served in administration at Memorial Holiness Camp in West Milton, Ohio. In his senior years Eli was a member of Amherst Community BIC Church (Massillon, Ohio), where he served as a Bible teacher and deacon. He is survived by Leona; their children, Joy, Lon, Jay, and Donovan; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Myers (Hawbaker), Elva diet at the age of 89. During her life she knotted many comforts for the Air Hill Missions Auxiliary. She is survived by her son, Ray, her five daughters Doris, Thelma, Mildred, Faye, and June and twelve grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. A funeral location took place at Air Hill BIC Church.

Myers, Harry passed away on February 12, 2007. Myers was a dairy farmer and worked as a custodian with the Chambersburg Area School District for 10 years. He was a member of Air Hill BIC Church where he had served as an usher, trustee and church board member. He was survived by his wife Elva Myers, his son, Ray, his five daughters Doris, Thelma, Mildred, Faye, and June and twelve grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. A funeral location took place at Air Hill BIC Church.

Pipp, Emma E., 90, passed away on January 27, 2007. She was the widow of the late John F. Moyer and Joseph C. Pipp. She retired from the Dillsburg national Bank where she worked as a custodian and was a member of the Dillsburg BIC Church. She is survived by her husband Bud, half-sister Arline Leibensperger, three sons Harry Moyer, Darwin Moyer, and Fred Moyer; four daughters Janice Dukes, Ruthanna Heckman, Naomi Hofstetter and Carol Thompson. She also leaves behind 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. A memorial service took place on February 3, 2007 at Dillsburg BIC Church.

Sim, David G. passed away on February 25. Dave came to Christ through the ministry of the Oak Ridges BIC Church. He became an active member of the church, serving on the Board, as a trustee, as an adult Sunday School teacher, and in various other roles. Dave also assisted with the maintenance of Camp Kahquah and Camp Freedom. Dave worked for the local Gas Company for 32 years and retired in 2004. He loved his work and his friends at the church and will be greatly missed by his wife, Anne, his sons Rob and Gord, Rob's wife Nisha and their two children, Maya and Sasha.

Wittenberg, Andrew, 21, passed away on March 3, 2007. He was a member of Manor Church ( Mountville, Pa.) After attending Warwick High school, he studied at Penn State University, Berks Campus, majoring in mechanical engineering. He enjoyed and was very talented in many areas such as snowboarding, lacrosse, ceramics, glass blowing, violin, French horn, and percussion. He is survived by his parents, his brother Benjamin Owen, his paternal grandmother, and maternal grandparents. Funeral services were held at the Manor BIC Church ( Lancaster, Pa.)

Bennett, Grace Pauline, 87, formerly of Gormley, ON, passed away on September 16. Born to Rolph and Elsie Baker, she was the widow of the late Frank Bennett. Grace was active in the Heise Hill BIC Church (ON) for many years. Her heart and life’s passion was always in helping others, and she spent many of her years making quilts, jams, and jellies to sell in support of World Relief. Her quilts raised well over $100,000 for this worthy cause. Grace is survived by her daughters, Evelyn Winger and Sharon Somerville; her son, David Bennett; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held at Heise Hill BIC with Reverends Charlie Mashinter and Harvey Sider officiating. Interment took place at Heise Hill Cemetery.

Bishop, Fay A., 90, formerly of Dillsburg, Pa., passed away on September 25, at the Sarah A. Todd Nursing Home (Carlisle, Pa.). She was born July 10, 1917, in York County (Pa.), the daughter of the late Charles and Lila (Bear) Schrade. Fay was a former employee of Musselman’s and was a member of the Dillsburg (Pa.) BIC Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Bishop, and four brothers, John, George, Robert, and Paul Schrade, Fay is survived by one sister, Isabel P. Albert, and 24 nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at Dillsburg BIC Church and was officiated by Reverend James A. Spurrier. Interment was at the Dillsburg Cemetery.

Byers, John A. a longtime leader in the BIC Church, died at Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital on October 16, 2007, after suffering a heart attack at his home in Mt. Joy (Pa.). Over the course of his 43-year ministry, John moved easily between assignments within the denomination, serving in congregational and conference settings with equal effectiveness. He also helped extend the reach of the BIC Church through his service on the boards of several educational institutions and in his work with the Christian Holiness Association. In the words of a ministry colleague, “John was a key figure in helping to shape the life of the denomination during the past decades of leadership.” He was 73 years of age at the time of his death.
A native of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, John graduated from Messiah Academy (Grantham, Pa.) in 1952. His marriage two years later to Esther Hoke marked the beginning of a 53-year partnership in faithfulness. John had long dreamed of being a dairy farmer, but when Bishop Carl Ulrey invited the young couple to consider a pastoral position in Ohio, John and Esther accepted this as confirmation of their call to ministry. As John would later state, “I was always grateful for that call, and never questioned it. I would not have returned to farming even if I had been able to do so.”
To prepare for the work to which God had called him, John went back to Messiah College, completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1963 and a Bachelor’s of Theology in 1964. From Messiah, John and Esther moved their family across the country to California, where John served for two-years as associate pastor of the Upland BIC Church. The Byers then returned to Pennsylvania and a twelve-year ministry with the Souderton BIC Church, during which time John earned his master’s degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received the Doctor of Ministry degree from Eastern Seminary in 1985.
Early in his ministry, John earned a reputation as a gifted administrator, mentor, and mediator, and when the position of bishop of the Atlantic Conference became open in 1978, he was a natural choice. From 1990 to 1994, he served as director of bishops, and then moved into the position of bishop of the Great Lakes Conference from 1994 to 2004. His next role came in 2004 when he accepted the position of associate bishop of the emerging Southeast Conference. In May of 2007, at an age when retirement would have been a likely option, John joined the ministry team at the Messiah Village BIC Church (Mechanicsburg, Pa., as pastor of congregational care.
John was the son of the late John and Ida Hess Byers. In addition to his wife, Esther, he is survived by four children, Brenda (David) Cox, Randy (Kathy) Byers, Pam (Daryl) Musser, and Sheryl (Keith) Craun; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, June Gibble, Fern (Richard) Peck, and Faye (Richard) Schirato. A memorial service was held on Sunday, October 21, at the Grantham (Pa.) BIC Church with Bishop Kenneth Letner officiating. Internment was at the Air Hill BIC Church (Chambersburg, Pa.) cemetery.

Eyster, Helen A., 89, formerly of Abilene, Kans., passed away on May 16. The daughter of Lawrence and Grace Frey, Helen attended college in Upland, Calif. for one year before marrying James Roy Eyster in 1939. She was a housewife and mother, and was an active member of the Bethany BIC Church (Thomas, Ohio). Surviving Helen are her relatives, Norma Jean Eyster Harder, Delbert Roy Eyster, Stanley Frey Eyster, Janice Kathryn Eyster Fletcher, Dwight Paul Eyster, Judith Ann Eyster, and Cynthia Rose Eyster Foust. A funeral service took place at Bethany BIC Church with Reverend Charles Rickel officiating. Interment was at the Bethany Church Cemetery.

Griest, Donald S., 76, of Lancaster, Pa., passed away on October 1, at the Mennonite Home. Born in Conowingo, Md., he was the son of the late Walter and Mary Steele Griest. He was married to the late Naomi M. Heisey Griest. A member of the Elizabethtown (Pa.) BIC Church, he was very active in the boy’s brigade. In his later years, he attended Bainbridge (Pa.) Church of God. He was a general laborer for Fertrell in Bainbridge and was also a member of the Bainbridge Rotary Club. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by three brothers, Roger, Oliver, and Keith; a sister, Nancy; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on October 6, at Miller/Sekely Funeral Services in Elizabethtown, Pa., and interment took place at Bainbridge Cemetery.

Grissinger, Anna T., 94, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., passed away November 17, at Messiah Village. Born in Abilene, Kans., she was the daughter of the late Myron and Adda (Engle) Taylor. Anna was an active member of Messiah Village BIC Church. She received her education from the Beit School in Choma, Zambia; Evelyn School in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe; and Messiah Bible Academy in Grantham, Pa. Anna was employed by Messiah Home (Harrisburg, Pa.). Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L. Grissinger, Jr., and her sister, Ruth E. Wingert. Anna is survived by her step-son, Arthur D. Grissinger, and three step-grandchildren. A funeral service was held on November 21, at Messiah Village BIC Church, and interment took place at the Sunnyside Cemetery (Tunkhannock, Pa.).
Mann, Anna Jean, 80, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., died peacefully on August 31, at Messiah Village. Born in Elizabethtown (Pa.), she was the daughter of the late Van Buren and Anna Rettew Hilsher. She was the wife of Dr. Lowell D. Mann. The couple celebrated 53 years of marriage together in June. A 1944 graduate of Elizabethtown High School, Anna attended Messiah College (Grantham, Pa.) and graduated from Elizabethtown College with a degree in education. Throughout her life, she worked as a teacher and also as a medical technician at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. In 1959, she and her husband began the first of their ten years of service in India, where she established the region’s first tuberculosis testing site at Madhipura Christian Hospital. Returning to Elizabethtown, Anna became a homemaker and began to volunteer in the community and with BIC World Missions. For a time, she was also employed by Commonwealth National Bank. Anna was an active member of the Elizabethtown BIC Church and the Elizabeth Hughes Society of Elizabethtown. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Eric and Thomas; four grandchildren, Seth, Ellen, Cecilia and Andrew; five sisters, Naomi Engle, Ruth Hoover, Lois Brechbill, Miriam Hershey, and Joyce Miller; and a brother, J. Clair Hilsher. A memorial service was held on September 4, at the Elizabethtown BIC Church.

Mellinger, Phoebe Mae, 72, of Lancaster, Pa., passed away on December 5. Born to John S. and Nancy Stolzfus Blank, Phoebe was a member of the Lancaster BIC Church. Phoebe worked for Lancaster General Hospital for 29 years, volunteered with the North Museum of Natural History & Science, and was a member of the Lancaster Bird Club. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, J. Carl Mellinger; her children, Ken Mellinger, Janet Stoltzfus, Bonnie Montgomery, Joanne Kinderwater, Linda Hambleton, and Bob Mellinger; her brother, J. Mast Blank; 19 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A memorial service was held at Lancaster BIC Church with James D. Ernst officiating.

Milne, Grace Victoria, 87, of Keswick, ON, passed away on October 13. Born to Robert and Sadie Knights, she was a member of Heise Hill BIC Church (Gormley, ON). Grace was a loving, supportive wife and mother who demonstrated a quiet, but wonderfully consistent, day-to-day example of Christianity—not only to her family but to all who knew her. She is survived by her son, William, and daughter, Joan Pugh, along with 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at Heise Hill BIC Church with Reverend Harvey Sider and Jonathan Limmer officiating. Interment took place at Heise Hill Cemetery.
Swartz, Reverend H. William, 84, of Juniata County, Pa., passed away on August 21. The son of the late John and Dorothy Swartz, he was a retired minister who pastored the Blairs Mill (Pa.) BIC Church from 1964 to 1989. William was also a food inspector for 19 years and a fireman for a railroad company. Surviving him are his daughter, Jane Nunemaker; his son, Gary; four sisters; four brothers; three step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and four step-great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at Cedar Grove BIC Church (Mifflintown, Pa.). Interment was at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Roy, Dorothy Mary, wife of the late Reverend S.N. Roy of Saharsa, Bihar, India, rested in Christ on October 22, after completing her life’s journey. She was a member of the BIC Church of Saharsa. She is survived by her sons, Bomkesh Chandra, Rakesh Kumar, Mukesh Kumar, and Ujjawal Kumar; her daughter, Kanchan; and her sister.

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