Amanda Kauffman Whitcraft

Whitcraft, -- Amanda K., daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Kauffman) Ebersole, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., Nov. 9, 1900; passed away after an illness of two years at her home near Lititz, Pa., Aug. 10, 1955; aged 54 y. 9 m. 2 d. She was a member of the Hess Mennonite Church near Lititz. She is survived by her husband, James Leroy Whitcraft; as son (James E., Limestone, Maine), and these sisters and brothers (Reuben M., Shippensburg, Pa.; Mrs. Laban Eby, Greencastle, Pa.; Mrs. Ira Weber, Hagerstown, Md.: Mrs. Newton Timmons and David K., both of Greencastle; Henry H., Chambersburg, Pa.; Mrs. David Eby, Hagerstown; Samuel K., Manheim, Pa., and Mrs. Max Clugston, Shippensburg), and a number of nieces and nephews. Two brothers precede her in death. Funeral services were held Aug. 14 at the Hess Church with Raymond Bucher, Richard Hess, and John S. Hess in charge. Burial was mad in the adjoining cemetery. Gospel Herald - Volume XLVIII , Number 46 - November 15, 1955 -- page 1101, 1102.