Elizabeth "Lizzie" Herr

Herr - Lizzie, daughter of the late Emanuel and Elizabeth (Hoke) Sprenkle, was born Feb. 12, 1873, at Menges Mills, Pa., passed away June 29, 1953, at the Hanover General Hospital where she was admitted one week previous; aged 80 y. 4 m. 17 d. She was a member of Hanover Mennonite Church. On Jan. 28, 1917, she was united in marriage to David B. Herr, deacon of the Hanover Mennonite congregation, and until his death, Jan. 29, 1946, she ably assisted him in the work for which he was responsible. Because of impaired health she made her home for the last 11 months with a stepgrandson, E. Grant Herr and family, Spring Grove, Pa. Surviving are one stepson (Elmer J. Herr, Hanover, Pa.), 5 stepgrandsons, 2 stepgranddaughters, one brother (Henry Sprenkle, Menges, Mills, Pa.), 2 sisters (Mary Sprenkle, Menges Mills, Pa.; and Mrs. Ellen Betts, Crisfield, Md.), besides a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Bair Mennonite Church, Hanover, Pa., in charge of Richard Danner and Harvey Grove. Interment was in the York Road Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 32 - August 11, 1953