Gospel Herald - Volume XXII, Number 38 - December 19, 1929 - page 783
Stoltzfus.-John Blank Stoltzfus was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 21, 1848; died in San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 22, 1929; aged 80 y. 11 m. 1 d. At an early age he was born of the Word and of the Spirit, and when twenty-four years of age he was united in marriage with Mary Hartz of Berks Co., Pa. To this union were born nine children of whom eight survive (Mrs. R. P. McClement sic, Mrs. T. E. Beckett, Mrs. E. W. Michot, Elsie, Ruth, M. H., and S. H. Stoltzfus. The mother having been taken home to glory when the children were small, in seasons of severe trials the father found sweetest repose and perfect peace through faith in the exceeding great and precious promises of Scripture; especially Isa. 54:4-15, which portion was his special favorite, having been given him intense desire for the salvation of his family- all of whom have since then confessed Christ as their own personal Savior. His unusual knowledge of the Word and love of his Lord is evidenced by his well thumbed Bible, and by those whom he won for Christ and by those who have been built up and strengthened in the most holy faith by his ministry for over three-score years. Funeral services were held at his home, 817 E. Texas Ave., San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 26. Interment in the Mission Burial Park, San Antonio, there to await the trump of God when the dead in Christ shall rise. Transcriber's note: The original stated that eight children survive, but only seven were named. (Mrs. F.L. Coleman is missing)

Gospel Herald - Volume XXII, Number 38 - December 19, 1929 - page 783
Stoltzfus.-John Blank Stoltzfus was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Dec. 21, 1848; died in San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 22, 1929; aged 80 y. 11 m. 1 d. At an early age he was born of the Word and of the Spirit, and when twenty-four years of age he was united in marriage with Mary Hartz of Berks Co., Pa. To this union were born nine children of whom eight survive (Mrs. R. P. McClement sic, Mrs. T. E. Beckett, Mrs. E. W. Michot, Elsie, Ruth, M. H., and S. H. Stoltzfus. The mother having been taken home to glory when the children were small, in seasons of severe trials the father found sweetest repose and perfect peace through faith in the exceeding great and precious promises of Scripture; especially Isa. 54:4-15, which portion was his special favorite, having been given him intense desire for the salvation of his family- all of whom have since then confessed Christ as their own personal Savior. His unusual knowledge of the Word and love of his Lord is evidenced by his well thumbed Bible, and by those whom he won for Christ and by those who have been built up and strengthened in the most holy faith by his ministry for over three-score years. Funeral services were held at his home, 817 E. Texas Ave., San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 26. Interment in the Mission Burial Park, San Antonio, there to await the trump of God when the dead in Christ shall rise. Transcriber's note: The original stated that eight children survive, but only seven were named. (Mrs. F.L. Coleman is missing)