OBIT: Joel M. MAUST, 1948, Elk Lick Twp., Somerset County, PA

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JOEL M. MAUST

  Joel M. Maust, son of Jonas and Barbara Miller Maust, was born July 29, 1865, 
and died October 29, 1948, aged 83 years and 3 months.
  He spent his busy life almost entirely in Elk Lick Township and was one of its 
most industrious farmers.  Modest and retiring in disposition he was a man who 
attended to his own matters with efficiency, yet when called upon to serve other 
causes, he responded willingly and with good judgment.
  In his youth he united with the Amish Mennonite church and remained a 
consistent member of the Conservative branch of the church until his death.  He 
was a generous supporter of its activities in many ways and gave freely of his 
means and talents in its service and in many things that contributed to the 
welfare of the community.
  On January 28, 1894, he was married to Matilda Beachy, daughter of Daniel and 
Elizabeth Yoder Beachy, Aurora, W.Va.  To them were born two daughters and two 
sons; Iva, wife of Evan Miller, Meyersdale, Pa., Allen of Grantsville, Md., 
Enos, Meyersdale, Pa., and Fannie who had been married to Floyd Miller of 
Grantsville.  Two foster sons were reared in the family; Merle Brant of Bedford, 
and George Leith, living in Cumberland.
  He was preceded in death by his wife who died in March, 1940 and by their 
daughter Fannie, who died in November, 1942.  He was one of a family of thirteen 
children of which five remain: Mrs. Henry (Magdalena) Yoder; Mrs. Daniel (Annie) 
C. Yoder, Iowa City, Iowa; Mary, Meyersdale and Jonas W., Goshen, Ind.  His 
brothers and sisters preceding him in death are: Lydia, Meyersdale; Noah, (twin) 
Meyersdale; Mrs. Daniel (Eve) Gnagey, Pigeon, Mich.; Mrs. Daniel (Amanda) Otto, 
Springs, Pa.; Simon, Springs; Mrs. Jacob E. (Catherine) Gnagey, Archbold, Ohio; 
Joseph, Pigeon, Mich.
  He was unusually healthy and strong until he had a severe case of blood 
poisoning twenty-six years ago, which necessitated the amputation of one finger 
and almost cost his life.  He recovered his health which was good until he 
suffered a stroke in 1942 from which he recovered sufficiently to do some light 
work but always had to use a cane to walk.  In the last years his strength was 
gradually failing and especially during this last summer he declined in vigor.
  At the house, services were conducted Tuesday morning by Bishop C. W. Bender 
and the funeral services were held at the Oak Dale place of worship near his 
late home and was in charge of Pre. Shem Peachey, with the ministers Mark 
Peachey and Ivan Miller, preaching the sermons.  Interment in nearby cemetery in 
charge of mortician Winterburg of Grantsville.  Pre. Jonas B. Miller concluded 
the service.

Meyersdale Republican, November 11, 1948