Christian Miller Neff

NEFF.-Christian M. Neff died at his home in Manor Twp.. Lancaster Co., Pa., June 10, 1907, in the 57th year of his age. Although Bro. Neff had not been well for several weeks his death, which was caused by neuralgia of the heart, came as a shock to the entire community. A sorrowing companion, an only son, two brothers, two sisters, and a host of friends mourn his departure, but not as those who have no hope.

Bro. Neff was for many years a member of the Mennonite Church and his place at Masonville was seldom vacant. He was one of the trustees for a number of years and his advice and help will be greatly missed. He was always willing to do what he could and had a pleasant word for all. When he knew death was approaching he said to his family, "You can help me no longer, pray for me," then with a few words of prayer,he calmly fell asleep in Jesus. We can not understand why one, who was so much needed, should be called away, but knowing that God doeth all things well, we pray for grace to say, "Thy will be done."

The funeral, which was very largely attended, was held on the 18, at the Masonville Church. Preaching by the brethren Abram Herr, Peter Ebersole and Henry Haverstick. Internment in the adjoining cemetery.

See: NEFF-NEFF FAMILY by William A. Neff, author, Princeton University Press, Princeton Jct. NJ, 1991, page(s) 88-89. DNA

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