Jonas Hertzler Hess

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Hess.-Jonas H., son of the late Abraham B. and Mary (Hertzler) Hess, was born Sept. 19, 1858; died June 8, 1939; aged 80 y. 8 m. 19 d. On Sept. 10, 1885, he was married to Emma E. Good. To this union were born 5 sons and 6 daughters. One daughter, Emma, preceded him in death, in infancy. The eldest son (Abraham B.), 2 daughters (Mrs. Anna M. Forry and Mrs. Mary A. Herr) also preceded him. Those surviving are his widow and the following children: Christian G., Lancaster; Henry G., Landisville; Amos H., Lancaster; Clara L. (wife of Clayton H. Martin), New Danville; Benjamin G., Mountville; Bertha H., and Ida M., at home; 1 grandson (John C. Forry, Jr.), at home. Twenty-seven other grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 1 brother (George H. Hess, of River Corner, Pa.) also survive. Three grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild preceded him in death. He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church for many years. He attended services regularly as long as health permitted. He was taken ill Feb. 13 and often expressed his desire to go home. He passed away very peacefully from this world. Funeral services were held June 11 at the home by Bro. Maris Hess; and at the New Danville Mennonite Church by Brethren James Hess and Stoner Krady. Scripture reading, I Cor. 15:35-58; text, Job 14:14a. Services at the grave by Bro. Henry Naumen. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

"He has gone through the gate to another land, Gently led by the Master's hand; Gone into the light that shines so fair, Gone from the earth of sorrow and care Where everything is kind and good, Where everything is understood; So we believe that God above Has taken him home as an act of love."

July 13, 1939 - Vol. XXXII, No 15 - pages 318, 319 and 320