OBIT: Sarah DITZLER, 1908, New Oxford, Adams County, PA

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Mrs. Sarah Ditzler, widow of the late David Ditzler, one of New Oxford’s oldest 
and most highly respected citizens died in that place on Tuesday of last week 
from the effects of paralysis, aged 82 years, 8 months and 13 days.  Mrs. 
Ditzler was stricken on Sunday night previous and remained in a semi-conscious 
condition until Monday night when she received a second stroke resulting in 
death.  Mrs. Ditzler was a most exemplary Christian lady, ever ready to assist 
the needy and comfort the afflicted; a loving mother and a good neighbor.  She 
is survived by six sons – Jacob of Abbottstown, John, of Heidlersburg, David of 
Dixon, Ill., Amos and Chas. Of Lancaster county, and William of Hanover, and 
five daughters – Mrs. Menges and Mrs. Harry Tieman of near New Oxford, Mrs. 
David Lehigh of near Abbottstown, Misses Melvina and Anna at home.  One brother, 
Henry Stock of New Oxford and two sisters – Mrs. Tena Diehl and Mrs. George Yohe 
of Hanover, also survive her with 13 grand-children and 7 great-grand-children.  
Her husband died 17 years ago.  The funeral took place last Friday morning, 
interment in New Oxford cemetery, services being held in the First Lutheran 
church, Rev. Geo. N. Lauffer.

Gettysburg Compiler – Wednesday, June 24, 1908