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- (Research):Gospel Herald - Volume XVII, Number 10 - June 5, 1924 - pages 206,207 Reesor. - Sophia Rittenhouse, beloved wife of David N. Reesor, died at her late residence, Cedar Grove, near Markham, Ont., May 18, 1924, in her 57th year. Deceased was a daughter of the late Abraham Rittenhouse of Vineland, Out. She grew to womanhood in Lincoln County, was married in 1893, when they set up their home on the Reesor homestead where they lived happily together until the time of her departure. In 1897 they yielded themselves to the Lord and were received into the Mennonite Church where she remained faithful until death. One daughter and three sons share the grief of their father in this bereavement, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. Sister Reesor was in failing health for about seven years and was confined to her bed for about seven months, suffering from pernicious anemia. She bore her suffering and weakness patiently and often expressed a desire to "depart and be with Christ." She was buried at the Reesor Church on May 21. The services were conducted by Thomas Reesor and L. J. Burkholder. The funeral was very largely attended. The home, and the church feel this loss keenly.
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