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** pioneer missionaries to Santiago, Chile arriving in Dec. 1927, did radio work, wrote Spanish Gospel tracts, co-edited "Palabras Fieles". Authored "The Sin of Sectarianism", a volume of church history and doctrine. Also, "Counting on God", pub. 1976, an autobiography.
** LOI 1986-11: "'''Nina Stenhouse''', 88, of Longport, New Jersey, on Aug. 25th. Nina and her husband Andrew spent more than half a century as missionaries in Chile."
===1988===
* Ruth Elder 1980-1988 (1901-1988)
** With Christ: "'''Mrs. Ruth Elder''' of Longport, N.J. on Oct. 9, age 87. Our dear sister was the eldest daughter of Samuel McEwen, well-known evangelist who passed away in 1944. On Dec. 23, 1916, during meetings by W. Armstrong and G. Winemiller, she was saved through 1 Pet. 2:24. Apart from the 11 years she and her husband Waverly were in fellowship in [[Kentucky]], she was in the Matoaca, VA assembly until coming to the Home in 1980. She maintained a deep interest in the welfare of the Matoaca assembly. Her sweet disposition and kind smile will be missed."
* Peter Macpherson 1978-1988 (1920-1988) not a resident of the Home
** With Christ: "'''Peter Macpherson''' of Longport, NJ on Dec. 23, age 68. Our dear brother was born in Bathgate, [[Scotland]] and came to the United States in 1926. He was raised under the sound of the gospel in Donora, [[Pennsylvania|PA]], where his mother was in fellowship. He was born again at the age of 27 and was received into the fellowship of the Friendship assembly in Pittsburgh and later was in McKeesport. About 10 years ago, he moved to Somers Point, N.J. and was in fellowship in the Longport assembly. He went to be with the Lord after a brief illness."
===1989===
* Jessie Hughes ?-1989 (1901-1989)
** With Christ: "'''Jessie Hughes''' of '''New Lenox, [[Illinois]]''' on Mar. 29, age 88. Our beloved sister was born in [[Scotland]] and came to the [[United States]] in 1916. It was in the same year that she received the Lord Jesus Christ as her Saviour. She was in the Schoolcraft assembly, [[Michigan|Detroit]], and then in the [[Illinois|Joliet]] assembly before going to the Longport Home. She leaves two nephews, one in the New Lenox assembly, and one living in [[California]]. The funeral was held in the Gospel Hall Home for the Aged, Longport, N.J."
* Margaret Patterson 1984-1989 (1899-1989)
** With Christ: "'''Mrs. Margaret Patterson''' of Longport, N.J. on April 10, age 90. Our dear sister was born in Glasgow, [[Scotland]] and was born again in her early years. She was in assembly fellowship for many years before coming to the Gospel Hall Home for the Aged in April, 1984. She is survived by two sons, one sister and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren."
* Marguerite Keller 1981-1989 (1891-1989)
** With Christ: "'''Mrs. Marguerite Keller''' of Longport, N.J. on April 14, age 98. Our dear sister was saved at the age of 18 and was in fellowship in the Harrisburg, [[Pennsylvania|PA]] assembly for over 72 years before coming to the Gospel Hall Home for the Aged. Mrs. Keller was the widow of John Keller, a brother of the Lord's servants, Charles and Samuel Keller. She is survived by one son and one grandson."
* Emma Firm 1984-1989 (1892-1989)
** With Christ: "'''Mrs. Emma Firm''' of '''Toronto, [[Ohio]]''' on April 14, age 97. Our beloved sister was saved at the age of 17 at Tilsonburg, [[Ontario]]. She was in assembly fellowship in Toronto and Steubenville since 1918 and at the Home at Longport, N.J. for the last 4 1/2 years. She was a faithful mother in Israel who will be greatly missed by all. Mrs. Firm was predeceased by her husband William in 1974 and by a son in 1986. She leaves three sons, one still unsaved, and a daughter in assembly fellowship. The large funeral was taken by Oswald MacLeod, with H. Clark speaking at the graveside."
* Florence Conaway ?-1989 (1897-1989)
** With Christ: "'''Mrs. Florence Conaway''' of Longport, N.J. on April 27, age 92. Our beloved sister was saved at the age of 24 after much soul distress. In 1926, she was united in marriage to John P. Conaway, well known servant of the Lord, to whom she was a true helpmeet until he was taken home in 1951. Mrs. Conaway had a good grasp of assembly truths and was steadfast in her convictions to the end. Her spirit of contentment and appreciation of the care given her in the Home was an inspiration to others. The funeral was taken by O.L. MacLeod, who was associated with Mr. Conaway in his early days."
* Christine C. Trexel 1983-1989 (1911-1989)
** With Christ: "'''Mrs. Christine C. Trexel''' of Longport, N.J. on July 3, age 78. Our beloved sister was born in Western [[Pennysylvania]] and was saved in Pittsburgh on Aug. 29, 1933. She and her husband Ernest, who predeceased her in 1980, were in happy fellowship in Everett, PA for many years. In 1975 they moved to the Bryn Mawr assembly. Christine resided in the Longport Home since 1983. She had a faithful testimony in the school district where she taught for 44 years. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Dennison, and two nephews who mourn her passing but await the shout."
==1990's==
===1990===
* Kathryn F. Hawk 1982-1990 (1900-1990)
** With Christ: "'''Mrs. Kathryn F. Hawk''' of Longport, N.J. on Feb. 25, age 90. Our dear sister was born on Mar. 19, 1899 in Boness, [[Scotland]] and was born again in 1915. At age 19, she came to the [[United States]]. She was commended to the Longport assembly from Donora, [[Pennsylvania|PA]], where she was in assembly fellowship for 47 years. Mrs. Hawk was a resident of the Gospel Hall Home for the Aged for the past eight years. She was the widow of Clyde F. Hawk and is survived by one son, Minor C. Hawk." * Catherene Phoebe Randolph 1989-1990 (1907-1990)** With Christ: "'''Mrs. Catherene Phoebe Randolph''' of Longport, N.J. on April 19, age 82. Our dear sister was born in [[New Jersey]] in 1907 and was born again in 1921. She came to the Longport Home in 1989 from the Tenafly, N.J. area and was in poor health during her entire stay at the Home. Mrs. Randolph leaves one son and one sister, both saved by the grace of God." * Henry Dittmeyer 1985-1990 (1898-1990)** With Christ: "'''Henry Dittmeyer''' of Longport, N.J. on April 27, age 92. Our dear brother was born in [[Scotland]] in 1898 and saved there at the age of 16. He came to the [[United States]] in 1922 and lived for many years in Northern [[New Jersey]]. From 1965 to 1984, he was in [[Florida]]. In 1985, he came to Longport Home from McKeesport. He laves his wife, Ruth, one son and one daughter, all sheltered by the blood." * Mrs. Vernon Slate 1960/1976-1990 (1905-1990)** With Christ: "'''Mrs. Vernon Slate''' of Longport, N.J. on April 28, age 85. Our dear sister was brought up in Petersburg, [[Virginia]] near the Gospel Hall. She attended Sunday School, and after marrying Thomas Hardy, was saved there through the preaching of the late Samuel McEwen in 1931. After she was widowed, she worked during 1960 in the Longport Home. In 1976, she and her husband, Linwood Slade, moved into the Home. Her friends will miss her gentle, kind and cheerful Christian manner. The funeral service was taken by David Oliver." * Violet Smith 1984-1990 (1909-1990)** With Christ: "'''Miss Violet Smith''' of Longport, N.J. on May 6, age 81. Our dear sister was born in Plainfield, N.J. in 1909 and was saved around 1961 and was interested in Sunday School and missionary work. In 1984, she came to Longport Home, where she was very helpful when able. Edgar Chambers took the brief funeral service at the Longport Home and the main service was in Plainfield."
* Lucy Butler 1981-1990 (1902-1990)
** With Christ: "'''Mrs. Lucy Butler''' of Longport, N.J. on July 8, age 88. Our dear sister was born in Goshen, [[Connecticut|CT]] and saved on Sept. 2, 1926. Before coming to Longport Home in 1981, Lucy was in fellowship in the Waterville, Terryville and Torrington assemblies and she faithfully attended the assembly meetings. She was a widow with no children and is survived by a brother Luke Richard, and a sister Mrs. Evelyn Williams of Torrington. Lucy lived a selfless life, seeking always to be a help to others."
* Mrs. Frank D'Augustino 1984-1990 (1909-1990)
** With Christ: "'''Mrs. Frank D'Augustino''' of Longport, N.J. on Aug. 14, age 81. Our dear sister was born in Philadelphia, [[Pennsylvania|PA]] in 1909 and was born again in 1971 through cottage meetings in Sweetwater, N.J. She was baptized on Dec. 30, 1984 and was later received into assembly fellowship for a brief time at New Creek, [[West Virginia|W.V.]] Mrs. D'Augustino was a very willing worker and was once employed by the Gospel Hall Home."
* Ruth Sutherland Morrison 1972-1990 (1900-1990)
** With Christ: "'''Mrs. Ruth (Sutherland) Morrison''' of Longport, N.J. on Nov. 5, age 90. Our beloved sister was saved at the age of 12 in England and went to be with the Lord from the Gospel Hall Home, Longport, where she was a former worker and later resident since 1972. For many years, she was in Bryn Mawr, PA and always displayed a quiet, pleasant and contented spirit. She is survived by her husband, Roy, seven children who all share that blessed hope, 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Many family members heard the gospel at her funeral taken by G. Higgins and D. Oliver."
* Isabella Niebch 1982-1990 (1908-1990)
** With Christ: "'''Isabella (Mrs. Edward) Niebch''' of Longport, N.J. on Nov. 22, age 82. Our dear sister was saved in [[Scotland]] at 18 and was the daughter of Richard Roberts, who preached the gospel on this continent and died in the 1950's. Given to hospitality, she and her husband faithfully supported the York, [[New York|NY]] assembly until 1982 when the assembly ceased to exist. At that time, they moved to Longport to help at the Home. Her husband tenderly cared for her during her last years of rapid decline. Please pray for some in her family who remain outside of Christ."
===1991===
* Hilda Grob 1976-1991 (1901-1991)
** With Christ: "'''Mrs. Hilda Grob''' of Longport, N.J. on Jan. 5, age 90. Our dear sister was saved on April 8, 1917 at the close of a gospel meet in the Addison Road Gospel Hall, Cleveland, [[Ohio]] while singing the lovely hymn, "Oh, be saved, His grace is free! Oh, be saved, He died for thee!" She continued in fellowship in Cleveland for 56 years. In Oct. 1976, she moved to the Longport Home where she was lovingly cared for. Mrs. Grob had the joy of seeing her four sons saved by God's wondrous grace."
* Charlotte Carson Crawford ?-1991 (1893-1991) & husband George; unsure if they lived at the Home;
** With Christ: "'''Charlotte Crawford''' (nee Carson) of Longport, N.J. on Feb. 3, age 97. Our dear sister was born in Armoy, Co. Antrim, [[Northern Ireland|N. Ireland]] on Oct. 7, 1893 and was saved in meetings by Joseph Stewart and William McCracken in her own town on Jan. 13, 1918, through the words, "Deliver him from going down to the pit" (Job 33:24). She and her husband George, who went to be with the Lord several years ago, were in fellowship at Bryn Mawr, Olney, Barrington and finally Longport. A humble, quiet and godly sister, she was always cheerful and sought to be a help in any way she could."
* Thelma H. Slack 1963-1991 (1899-1991)
* Gustave Cory "Bud" Semrau (1917-1991) correspondent @ Longport Gospel Hall 1973-1991
** With Christ: "'''Gustave (Bud) Semrau''' of Longport, N.J. on Mar. 13, age 74, after a prolonged illness. Our esteemed brother was born in Detroit, [[Michigan]] and saved at the age of eight. For many years he was in assembly fellowship in Ferndale and the last 18 years in Longport, where he served as correspondent. He was well known for his tape ministry, but in the U.S.A. and overseas. Surviving are his wife Betty, two sons, two daughters, 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The funeral held in the Gospel Hall Home was taken by William Lavery."
** wife Betty Louise Day Semrau (b. 1921 Gray, PA - d. 2018 Glendale, AZ)
* Anna Howie 1967-1991 (1890-1991)
** With Christ: "'''Mrs. Anna Howie''' of Longport, N.J. on April 7, age 101. Our dear sister was born in Germany and born again in U.S.A. in 1917. She was in assembly fellowship for many years before coming to the Longport Home in 1967. During her earlier years, she was very active in children's work. Just recently, one of her scholars, who was saved, visited her at the Home and expressed great gratitude for Mrs. Howie's interest in her soul. She is survived by one son. Gene Higgins took the funeral at the Home."
* Elizabeth Duncan 1950-1991 (1899-1991)
* John Walker ?-1991 (1904-1991)
** With Christ: "'''John Walker''' of Longport, N.J. on June 6, age 87. Our beloved brother went home suddenly, leaving a fragrant testimony. Saved in 1918 while conversing with his mother, he became a Methodist pastor near Indiana, PA. Through newspaper articles and the influence of R. Crawford, F. Hunter, A. Klabunda and P. Plubell, he sacrificed everything to gather with the Indiana assembly, later serving as correspondent. He and his dear wife were given to hospitality. In subsequent moves, his godly character contributed to the assemblies in Matoaca, Frostburg and Longport."
* Ernest L. Ganoe, Sr. (1908-1991) not as a resident of Longport Home
** With Christ: "'''Ernest L. Ganoe, Sr.''' of '''Cumberland, [[Maryland|MD]]''' on Aug. 5, age 83. Our dear brother first heard the gospel at work from Russell Evans of the Frostburg assembly. After some years, Mr. Ganoe came under conviction of sin and was saved at work on Dec. 8, 1953. He was in the assembly at Cumberland for many years and faithfully attended all the meetings. He was also for a short time in the assembly in Longport, N.J. Bro. Ganoe was very faithful in giving out the gospel in tract form and in personal words. Walter Gustafson conducted the well attended funeral."
* Andrew Stenhouse 1986-1991 (1900-1991)
** With Christ: "'''Andrew Stenhouse''' of Longport, N.J. on Sept. 19, age 91. Our dear brother was born in Loanhead, [[Scotland]] and was saved in Scotland in 1909. He married Nina Batstone in 1925 and both were commended to full time service in the work of the Lord. After serving for a short time in Argentine, he went to Chile in Dec. 1927 and served in that land until 1980, seeing the Lord's hand in blessing on his labours over many years. He and his wife came to Longport Home in 1986 and Mrs. Stenhouse went to be with the Lord the same year. He is survived by one son, Allen, and two grandchildren."
* Sarah Cooper 1988-1991 (1901-1991)
** With Christ: "'''Mrs. Sarah Cooper''' of Longport, N.J. on Nov. 7, age 90. Our dear sister was born in Kilkeel, [[Northern Ireland]] and saved on April 12, 1922 in Annalong where she lived with her husband James. She saw him saved a short time later. Coming to New York City in 1930, she and her husband James were associated with the city assembly until 1963 when they moved to the Bryn Mawr [[Pennsylvania|PA]] area, where they enjoyed happy fellowship. Her husband preceded her in 1970 and she moved to the Home in 1988. Prayer is requested for a number of her family who heard the gospel message by W. Oliver at her funeral."
* William O'Neill 1985-1991 (1903-1991)
** 1982:9
** 1983:1,3,5-6,8,11
** 1988:4,11** 1989:2,3,6,9** 1990:5,7,10
** 1991:1-4,6,8-9, 11
** 1992:1-2,4,6,11