Levi Mumaw

Mumaw - Levi, son of Amos and Catherine Shaum Mumaw, was born near Winesburg, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1879; died of acute Bright's disease at Scottdale, Pa., June 4, 1935; aged 55 y. 6 m. 18 d. When but a child he moved with his parents to Elkhart Co., Ind., and after sixteen years' residence there the family returned to Ohio, settling in Wayne County. He settled down in business in Orrville, where he remained until 1909, when he with his wife and son moved to Freeport, Ill. He was converted at the age of sixteen, united with the Mennonite Church, and remained an active member until his death. June 9, 1903, he was united in marriage with Fannie Elizabeth, daughter of Bishop J.S. Shoemaker. To this union were born two children, one having died in infancy, and a son Russel, preceded his father in 1927. His wife died in 1921. Two years later he was married to Alice Hershey of Manheim, Pa., who survives him. He is also survived by his mother, six brothers (George, Amos, Harry, Adam, Daniel, and John), two sisters (Martha and Anna), and many other relatives and friends. In 1910 he was called to Scottdale, Pa., to take the position of Treasurer of the Mennonite Publishing House, to which duties later were added the duties of Secretary, he having been Secretary-Treasurer of the House for many years. He also had a similar position in his home congregation. For the past eight years he has been Vice President of the Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities, and has for many years served as Secretary of the Mennonite Relief Committee, as well as on a number of other important committees. In all these positions he performed his duties faithfully and efficiently, and his passing is regarded as a distinct loss. But we are looking to Him who knows all things and orders all things for the best, and praying that all these places left vacant may be filled by capable, loyal workers. May the God of all grace comfort the members of the bereaved family. Funeral services were held June 5 at the Scottdale Mennonite Church, conducted by Bros. A.D. Wenger, O.N. Johns, and several of the home ministers. On Thursday, June 6, the remains were taken to Orrville, Ohio, the home of most of the family, where further services were held on Friday forenoon, June 7. Bro. I.W. Royer, assisted by Brethren C.A. Yoder and S.M. Kanagy, conducted the services in the family home, while at Martins Church services were conducted by I.W. Royer assisted by D.D. Miller, J.A. Ressler, M.C. Cressman, C.L. Graber, and I.J. Buchwalter. Interment in the cemetery near by. Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 11 -June 13, 1935