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John Mentzer

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John Mentzer

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7 Dec 1902 (aged 70)
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New Holland, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
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John Mentzer, an old and well-known resident of New Holland, died at his home on Brimmer Ave on Sunday night (7 Dec 1902) about 11pm after a lingering illness from complication of diseases, in the 71st year of his age. Deceased was a painter and paper hanger by occupation and worked at his trade until about a year ago when he was obliged to quit due to his failing health. He was a decendant of one of the oldest familes of this community and was well esteemed by all who knew him. He was a member of the Reformed Church.

He had been twice married, but both his wives are dead. Nine children survive him: Matilda, wife of Adam Krick, residing near Lancaster; Emma, wife of Charles Lewis, of Philadelphia; Miss Lizzie, of New Holland, by the first wife; and Ella, wife of George R. Davis, of New Holland; Salinda, wife of Harry Hemphill, of Columbia; Horace of Honeybrook; Wood W., John E and Charles, of New Holland, by the second wife.

The funeral of the deceased was held on Thursday afternoon (4 Dec 1902) and the interment was made in St. Stephen Cemetary of New Holland.
John Mentzer, an old and well-known resident of New Holland, died at his home on Brimmer Ave on Sunday night (7 Dec 1902) about 11pm after a lingering illness from complication of diseases, in the 71st year of his age. Deceased was a painter and paper hanger by occupation and worked at his trade until about a year ago when he was obliged to quit due to his failing health. He was a decendant of one of the oldest familes of this community and was well esteemed by all who knew him. He was a member of the Reformed Church.

He had been twice married, but both his wives are dead. Nine children survive him: Matilda, wife of Adam Krick, residing near Lancaster; Emma, wife of Charles Lewis, of Philadelphia; Miss Lizzie, of New Holland, by the first wife; and Ella, wife of George R. Davis, of New Holland; Salinda, wife of Harry Hemphill, of Columbia; Horace of Honeybrook; Wood W., John E and Charles, of New Holland, by the second wife.

The funeral of the deceased was held on Thursday afternoon (4 Dec 1902) and the interment was made in St. Stephen Cemetary of New Holland.

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John Mentzer Sept. 5, 1832 Dec. 7, 1902

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  • Created by: Lynn McFadden
  • Added: Sep 29, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42515734/john-mentzer: accessed ), memorial page for John Mentzer (5 Sep 1832–7 Dec 1902), Find a Grave Memorial ID 42515734, citing Saint Stephen United Church of Christ Cemetery, New Holland, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Lynn McFadden (contributor 47185073).