Obituaries

Jan 19, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we must report the passing of Matthew J. Ronca, 34, of New Holland, PA. Matthew’s sudden and unexpected passing in the early hours of January 19, 2026, has left many voids that cannot be filled.

He was an avid truck and Motorsport enthusiast, an exceptional husband and father, and devoted family man. He spent most...

Jan 19, 2026

Warren G. Good, 97, of New Holland, passed away at home on Monday, January 19, 2026.

He was the husband of the late Mary E. Nagle Good who died in 2014. Born in Adamstown, he was the son of the late Paul S. and Lizzie Horning Good.

Warren had been a real estate appraiser for many years and was a partner in...

Jan 18, 2026

Jan 15, 2026

Lauraine R. Overly, 85, of New Holland, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Evergreen Retirement Community. Lauraine was born in Jennersville, Chester County to her late parents, Brinton Walter Miller and Margaret (Davis) Miller. Her beloved husband, Lee H. Overly passed away in 2023.

Lauraine was a well-known and well-loved woman in the New Holland area. For many years...

Jan 15, 2026

George R. Hilton, 86, formerly of Gap, died Wednesday, January 15, 2026, at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center. His wife, Gloria M. (Hahn) Hilton, preceded him in death in 2005.

Born in Salisbury Twp., Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Maurice and Ruth (Spotts) Hilton.

George was a mobile home builder for Skyline Homes, retiring in 2002 after more than...

Jan 7, 2026

Joyce R. Kremer, 83, of Denver, passed away at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Joyce was born in Narvon to her late parents, John Walter and Verna (Thomas) Frantz. She was married for forty-one years to the late John E. Kremer until his death in 2003.

Joyce was an avid Redskins, Phillies and Nascar fan....

Jan 6, 2026

Mabel Z. Weaver, 88, of East Earl, died at home on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Born in Lancaster on November 10, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Christian and Lydia Sensenig. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond M. Weaver.

Mabel was a member of Centerville Mennonite Church. She enjoyed quilting, baking, and also had helped her...

Jan 5, 2026

Roy C. Schroll, Jr., 95, formerly of New Holland, passed away on January 5, 2026, at UPMC Lititz. Roy was born in Rohrerstown to his late parents, Roy C. and Jennie (Brandt) Schroll. His beloved wife, Bertha Frysinger Schroll passed away on March 1, 2018.

Following graduation, Roy began his career at Sperry New Holland. His greatest joy in life was...

Jan 5, 2026

Richard W. Fox, 88, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata. Richard was born in New Holland, to his late parents, Willis E. and Vera (Wise) Fox. He and his beloved spouse, A. Fay (Weaver) Fox, celebrated 68 years of marriage this past November.

Richard was a dairy farmer and a seeds salesman. He enjoyed being with...

Jan 3, 2026

Diane R. Brooks, 84, of New Holland, died Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Garden Spot Village. Her spouse, Anna K. Moyer, survives.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Ruth (McNeil) Brooks.

Diane enjoyed gardening, animals, shopping, and people. She used those people skills as a Customer Service Cashier for PECO Electric for many years.

She and Anna...

Jan 3, 2026

Gene Allen Lowry, 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home. He was the husband of Mary Lowry. His first wife, Rosalie, died in 1985.

Born in New Holland, he was a son of the late Ivan P. and Vernetta Lowry.

He attended Evangelical United Methodist Church his entire life until it became...

Jan 1, 2026

Kathryn R. Summers, born August 3, 1938, as the youngest child of John Jacob and Mabel Good of Weaverland, PA was discharged from hospice and slipped peacefully into eternity on the evening of January 1, 2026, surrounded by her family at home.

She had many adventures in life, spanning from working as a nurse’s aide and a patient care technician in...

Dec 31, 2025

Moses Z. Horning, 92, of Lincoln Christian Home, Ephrata, passed away on December 31, 2025. Moses was born in Fivepointville, to his late parents, Banks M. and Anna E. (Zimmerman) Horning. He was married to the late Edna S. Horning, until her death in 2023.

Moses was a furniture craftsman and a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

He is survived...

Dec 31, 2025

Alice M. (Martin) Yoder, 98, a resident of Fairmount Homes, passed away on December 31, 2025.

Born in Bowmansville, she was the daughter of the late William G. and Anna (Lichty) Martin.

She was the wife of the late Mark Yoder, with whom she shared 72 years of marriage, until the time of his passing on March 6, 2022.

She was a lifetime...

Dec 29, 2025

Robert G. Terry, 93, of Sarasota, FL, passed away on December 29, 2025 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Miriam (Rutt) Terry.

He was the husband of Shirley Ann (Biever) Terry, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage.

He was a former member of St. Johns Center Church, a member of the...

Dec 29, 2025

Harold L. Kring, 94, of Terre Hill, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025.

Born in Brecknock Township, Harold was the son of the late Frank L. and Mary (Keiffer) Kring. A lifelong resident of the area, he carried with him a deep appreciation for the land and the enduring values of hard work, faith, and family that shaped his life.

Harold...

Dec 27, 2025

Walter “Walt” Millisock, 61, passed away on December 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with ALS—a fight he faced with the same determination, grit, and stubborn strength that defined his life on the Welsh Mountain. Born on November 15, 1964, he was the son of Martha Millisock and Chester Watters, both deceased.

Walt was proudly from the Welsh Mountains and a...

Dec 25, 2025

Justin Daniel Groff Sr., 42, of East Earl, PA, went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2025. Justin was the beloved husband of Elisa (Warmiak) Groff. He was born in Lancaster, PA, the son of Richard E. Groff Jr. of Compass, PA, and Patsy L. Groff of Paradise, PA.

Justin attended Octorara High School.

Justin was a loving husband,...

Dec 24, 2025

Mabel R. Horning, 91, formerly of Goodville, died Wednesday, December 24, 20205, at Maple Farm Nursing Center with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel J. Horning in 2013.

Born in Pool Forge, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Mimm) Rhoads.

Mabel had last been a cafeteria worker and playground aide...

Dec 22, 2025

Theodore S. Lyon, age 80, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Narvon, Pennsylvania. Born on April 14, 1945, in Olean, New York, Ted was the son of Stanley Lyon and Betty Danforth Lyon of Sweden Valley, PA.

Ted dedicated much of his professional life to New Holland (CNH), where he served as Human Resources Professional for 28 years. His leadership...