Obituaries

Dec 18, 2025

June Reynard McKie was raised in Erie, Pennsylvania in the 1930’s and early 1940’s. She is the daughter of Harley Ames Reynard and Minnie (Fischer) Reynard. Her father was a factory foreman, and was a veteran of the Spanish American War, and a World War I veteran. June’s mother was a homemaker who enjoyed drawing, sewing and creating fashionable clothes...

Dec 16, 2025

Dec 16, 2025

LaRue A. Breasette, 63, of Ephrata, passed away on December 16, 2025 in his residence.

Born in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Willard Breasette and Bessie Mae (Wimer) Breasette.

He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the New Holland Legion, the AM Vets and Freedom Path Church in Akron. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time...

Dec 13, 2025

Robert C. Johnson, Sr., 89, of New Holland, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Garden Spot Village. His wife of 68 years, Elizabeth (Shriver) Johnson, survives.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Tyler and Elsie (Miskelly) Johnson.

He had served as an aircraft mechanic in the U. S. Air Force his entire career.

A...

Dec 11, 2025

Elizabeth Kamp, 87, passed away peacefully early Thursday, December 11th at Lancaster General Hospital. She will be sorely missed for her love and compassion by family and friends.

Born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Libby grew up there with her sister Mary Lou and her parents. They moved to North Canton, Ohio when she was in the 8th grade. She was involved...

Dec 11, 2025

David Mark Hurst, 87, of Narvon, formerly of Bowmansville, died Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center. His wife of 63 years, Katherine Anne (Halsey) Hurst, survives.

Born in Bowmansville, he was the son of the late David B. and Esther (Weaver) Hurst.

Mark had last worked in sales for Zook Molasses. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling.

He was a...

Dec 11, 2025

Naomi R. Bowman, 90, of Ephrata, formerly of East Earl, died Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Fairmount Homes. Her husband, P. Wilmer Bowman, preceded her in death in 2022.

Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Walter H. and Mary (Sauder) Martin.

Naomi was a homemaker and a member of Lichy Mennonite Church. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening...

Dec 10, 2025

Wilma L. (Rutt) Shirk, 84, of Lititz, was called home to her Lord and Savior on December 10, 2025.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer M. and Ruth Irene (Stauffer) Rutt.

She was the loving wife of Walter M. Shirk Jr., with whom she married on April 2, 1966 and shared 59 years of marriage.

She attended Lancaster...

Dec 10, 2025

Alma M. Newswanger Weaver, 73, of East Earl, entered into rest on December 10, 2025.

Born in Caernarvon Township, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Maria (Martin) Newswanger.

She was the wife of Lloyd M. Weaver, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage.

She was a homemaker and a member of Churchtown Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference).

Surviving in addition to...

Dec 10, 2025

Claudella Ann Tripp, 64, of New Holland, passed away on December 10, 2025, at Ephrata Community Hospital. Claudella was born in Lancaster, to her late parents, Jacob H. and Betty Lou (Landis) Shissler.

Claudella loved her family dearly. She worked hard and enjoyed being surrounded by those she loved. In her spare time, she enjoyed painting, reading, and doing diamond art....

Dec 10, 2025

Larry E. Yoder, 74, of New Holland, passed away on December 10, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Larry was born in Lancaster to his late parents, John W. and C. Marie (Shultz) Yoder. His beloved wife, Janet M. (Messner) Yoder, survives at home.

Larry loved spending time with his family and his pets. He retired from Case New Holland after 47...

Dec 9, 2025

Fern I. (Youndt) Oberholtzer, 101, of East Earl, formerly of Germania and Wellsboro, passed away on December 9, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Denver, she was the daughter of the late Alvin B. and Frances L. (Lorah) Youndt.

She was the wife of the late Donald L. Oberholtzer, with whom she married in 1944 and shared 51 years of marriage...

Dec 8, 2025

Debra Horning Brubaker, 67, of East Earl, died suddenly on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Edward J. Brubaker, Jr. They were married 25 years but had been together for 40 years.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Alton E. and Mildred (Witwer) Horning.

Debra was a paralegal, recently retiring...

Dec 8, 2025

Raymond A. Boley, 85, of Narvon, died Monday, December 8, 2025, at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center. His wife, Janet M. (Rohrer) Boley, survives.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Earl C. and Kathryn (Sandoe) Boley.

Raymond had been a maintenance mechanic, retiring from Case New Holland.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sisters: Susie J....

Dec 8, 2025

Wilmer J. Burkholder, 55, of Stevens, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 8, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Wilmer loved Almeta, his wife of 31 years, and his role of dad and grandpa. He served as deacon at Muddy Creek Mennonite Church (Hope Mennonite Fellowship) for 24 years. His friends of Caribbean Light and Truth in Belize held a big part...

Dec 7, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Olivia Rose Meighen, age 34, who left this world on December 7, 2025 after a brave battle with cancer. Olivia touched the lives of everyone who knew her with her kindness, warmth, and unwavering love.

She is survived by her loving mother Denise, her stepfather Cody, her brother Ricky, sister...

Dec 7, 2025

Ronald B. Mellinger, 93, of New Holland, died Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Garden Spot Village. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Anna L (Forry) Mellinger.

Born in Leola, he was the son of the late Clarence B. and Helen M. (Houck) Mellinger.

Ron was a Nationwide Insurance Agent in New Holland for 33 years and also owned and...

Dec 6, 2025

Karen Ann Stankard, 62, of Narvon, passed away on December 6, 2025, at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Karen was born in Reading, PA, to her parents, Marwood and Grace Mildred (Evans) Mattson. She was the loving wife of Jeffrey Stankard who survives at home.

Karen was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmom. She worked hard...

Dec 6, 2025

“When this life with its trials is over.

And earthly days are in.

The life for which God gave us breath,

In its fullness will begin.”

Taken from one of the more than 90 poems written by Viola Martin. She was the beloved and caring mother of four children and the wife of Harold W. Martin for 73 years. She was born in 1925...

Dec 5, 2025

Huldah M. Styer, 82, of Terre Hill, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy. Huldah was born in McVeytown, PA, to her late parents, James E. and Ruth E. (Howe) Longacre. Her beloved husband, Harold E. Styer, passed away in 1995.

Huldah had a loving and caring spirit. She enjoyed being surrounded by her...