Mottice, Sara Caroline Farber 1867-1951

From Gospel Herald - Volume XLV, Number 2 - January 8, 1952 ---page 45, 46

[Note: Sara Caroline Farber Mottice comes from the line of James W. Mottice, son of John Mottice and Elizabeth Cachel. James W. and his wife Louisa Marker were the parents of William H. Mottice, Sara's husband. James W. Mottice was Peter Mottice's grandson and Grant Mottice's uncle. Dorothy Farber, Sara's grand-daughter provides an historical account of the Mottice family here.]

Mottice, -- Sara Caroline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Farber, was born on Jan. 2, 1867, at Magnolia, Ohio. She departed this life on December 18, 1951, in her home located at 1958 Fourth Street SE, Canton, Ohio; aged 84 y. 11 m. 15 d.

On March 8, 1885, she was united in marriage to William H. Mottice, who preceded her in death five years. To this union were born 3 children, a daughter Grace (who also preceded her in death) and two sons, Oliver and Harry, both of Canton. Other survivors include two sisters (Mrs. Cora Van Voorhis and Mrs. G. W. Penrose, both of Canton), 9 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

She had been a member of the First Mennonite Church of Canton for 32 years, faithful and loyal in her support. As a life-long resident of the community she was greatly respected by all.

Funeral services were conducted Dec. 20 in the Welch Funeral Home in charge of O. N. Johns. Burial was made in the Forest Hill Cemetery.

 
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