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From: Dave Friedline <>
Subject: Daniel S. YODER obit
Date: Sat, 09 Apr 2005 08:00:51 -0400

Yoder.-Daniel S. Yoder of Johnstown, Pa., died Mar. 17 at his residence, death being due to anemia, of which he suffered for the last year. He was a prominent farmer and minister. The deceased was born in Somerset County on October 2, 1856. He was aged 66 y. 3 m. 14 d. He was a son of the late Samuel Yoder, who died October 17, 1892, and Nancy (Johns) Yoder, who died November 7, 1891. His mother was a granddaughter of Joseph Johns, the founder of Johnstown, and a sister of Joseph Johns III, who died several years ago. Bro. Yoder's early life was spent on the farm of his father and in teaching school. He married Polly Hershberger on April 27, 1890. His wife died May 16, 1906. He is survived by the following children: Newton, of Windber; Oscar D. of Richland Township; Florence A., Myra and Norman, all of home. One grandson, Rufus Wayne, aged 15 months, the child of Newton and Gladys Yoder, also survives. Two children died in infancy. Bro. Yoder taught school for 2!
6 years and was one of the first teachers in Cambria County to hold a State permanent certificate. The deceased was a lifelong member of the Mennonite Church. He was ordained a deacon on July 29, 1900, and was ordained a minister on May 26, 1907. He was active in the ministry until about one year ago when his health became impaired. He was the last of the three brothers to pass away. The funeral was held from his late residence on Mar. 19 with services at the Weaver Mennonite Church. The services were in charge of Elmer J. Blough, assisted by Alexander Weaver and Hiram Wingard. Interment was made in the Richland Cemetery, adjoining the church.



Source: Mary Jane Rhoads Obituary Collection (clipped obits)
Newspaper source unclear

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