Obituaries
Walter N. Hurst
Aug 10, 2026
Walter N. Hurst, 81, of Morgantown, passed away at home on Monday, August 10, 2026.
He was the husband of Ida M. Shirk Hurst. Born in Narvon, he was the son of the late Melvin M. and Lydia Ann Nolt Hurst.
Walter was a retired farmer and had also operated a shoe repair business for 25 years. He was a member of...
Donna Jean Kennedy
Aug 7, 2026
Donna Jean Kennedy, 69, of New Holland, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 7, 2026 following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born in Lancaster to her late parents, Ivan and Naomi (Horning) Weaver. Her beloved husband of 51 years, Gregg A. Kennedy survives at home.
Donna was...
Paul K. Landis
Aug 6, 2026
Paul K. Landis, 76, of Ephrata, passed away at home on Thursday, August 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in Sellersville, PA, to his late parents, Raymond M. and Katie B. (Kulp) Landis. He was the husband of Arlene Hurst (Sensenig) Landis, who survives at home.
Paul loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them....
Ora M. Mast
Aug 6, 2026
Ora M. Mast, was born December 15, 1937, in Arthur, Illinois, and passed away on August 6, 2026, a resident of Brethren Village in Lititz, PA. His parents were Menno and Minnie (Beachey) Mast, both deceased. He is survived by his wife, Rhoda P. (Book) Mast; they would have been married 55 years on August 7. Also surviving is his...
Dorothy S. Seldomridge
Jul 31, 2026
Dorothy Arlene (Styer) Seldomridge, 86, of Honey Brook, passed away at home on July 31, 2026. Dorothy was born in New Holland, to her late parents, Lester C. and Mary E. (Wise) Styer. She was the beloved wife of the late John B. Seldomridge, Jr., who passed away on January 8, 2019.
Dorothy was a 1957 graduate of Twin Valley High...
Linda Lou Dodge
Jul 28, 2026
Linda Lou (Brown) Dodge, of New Holland, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, at the age of 75, following a courageous three-year battle with liver cancer.
To know Linda was to know a woman of unwavering faith, compassion, and service. Whether supporting her church, strengthening her community, mentoring colleagues, or offering a kind word to a friend, she lived...
Harold Glenn Shirk
Jul 28, 2026
Harold Glenn Shirk, 88, of Gordonville, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at home. Harold was born in Churchtown to his late parents, Raymond and Anna (Horning) Shirk. His wife, Ethel Mae (Haas) Shirk, passed away on January 12, 2008.
Harold worked his career on the assembly line at Case New Holland. He also enjoyed boarding, training and showing horses,...
Paul B. Zimmerman
Jul 24, 2026
Paul B. Zimmerman, 96, a resident of Lincoln Christian Home, Ephrata, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026.
He was the husband of the late Lena Burkholder Zimmerman who died in 2017. Born in Martindale, he was the son of the late Martin and Susanna Burkholder Zimmerman.
Paul was a retired farmer and a member of the Springville Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.
Surviving...
Velva K. Waldrop
Jul 20, 2026
Velva K. (Kelley) Waldrop, 85, of New Holland, passed away on July 20, 2026 at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital.
Born in White House, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Berthal (Frey) Kelley.
She was the wife of the late Peter N. Waldrop, with whom she met at the former Sperry New Holland and shared 47 years of marriage until...
Arlene L. Good
Jul 19, 2026
Arlene L. Good, 92, of Stevens, passed away on July 19, 2026 at home.
Born in Ephrata Township, she was the daughter of the late David and Lydia (Landis) Oberholtzer.
She was the wife of Amos B. Good, with whom she married on November 21, 1953 and shared 72 years of marriage.
She was a member of Blue Ball Community Church. She had...
Sara Leid Newswanger
Jul 19, 2026
Sara Leid Newswanger, 85, passed away on July 19, 2026 in her residence.
Born in Caernarvon Township, she was the daughter of the late Aaron B. and Anna W. (Leid) Newswanger.
She was a member of Churchtown Old Order Mennonite Church.
Sara is survived by her siblings, Allan husband of Lizzie of Morgantown, Alice wife of the late Adin Zimmerman of Millmont, Mary...
Dianne Simmons
Jul 18, 2026
Dianne (Tench) Simmons, 78, of New Holland, passed away on July 18, 2026 at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Ralph B. Tench Jr. and Isabel (Jordan) Tench.
She was the wife of Russell Lee Simmons, with whom she shared 21 years of marriage.
She was a manager in different areas of retail for her working...
Donald E. Newman
Jul 16, 2026
Donald “Donnie” E. Newman, 61, of Denver, passed away on July 16, 2026.
Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Robert and Kay (McWilliams) Newman.
He was the longtime companion of Sherry L. Lando for the last twenty years.
He was a drywaller since he was 16 years old, he was currently working for Brubaker Drywall. He was a member...
Faye Marie McCarty
Jul 15, 2026
Faye Marie McCarty, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. In passing, Faye is reunited with her beloved husband I. Richard McCarty who passed away in May 1999.
Faye was born on September 22, 1941 in Quarryville, PA to her late parents, Simon Snyder Rineer and Mildred Ann (Boyd) Rineer....
Julia M. Guinette
Jul 12, 2026
Julia M. Guinette, 87, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Fairmount Homes in Ephrata, PA. She is survived by her husband, Gordon Guinette.
Julie loved her family and spending time with people. Her kindness and sweet spirit were known to many. She loved being outdoors and enjoyed Hummingbirds, Gardening, and especially her Flowers. She and Gordon have been members...
Doris Jean Snader
Jul 12, 2026
Doris Jean Snader, 68, flew to the Rainbow Bridge to hug all her beloved departed pets, especially Katy. They were the joy of her life and loved her unconditionally.
She is survived by the love of her life, her wife, Dawn. They were partners for 20 years before marrying on July 23, 2015.
Doris graduated Cum laude from Millersville University in 1994...
Wayne F. Wright
Jul 7, 2026
Wayne F. Wright, 82, of Ephrata, died Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera H. (Huber) Wright in 1999.
Wayne graduated from Northern Potter Joint Schools in 1963. He came to Lancaster to service in 1-W service and later became employed by Armstrong World Industries, retiring in 1999 as a flooring inspector.
Surviving...
Sadie S. Good
Jul 6, 2026
Sadie S. Good, 92, of New Holland, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2026, at Garden Spot Village, surrounded by her loving family. Sadie was born in Honey Brook, to her late parents, Joel and Rebecca (Stoltzfus) Stoltzfus. She was married to the late George G. Good, who passed away in 2011.
Sadie was a long standing active member of Conestoga...
John E. Wagner, Jr.
Jul 5, 2026
John E. Wagner, Jr., of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.
Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late John E. and Ruth Beideman Wagner. He was the partner of Janet E. Seeds.
John retired from Lukens Steel after 41 years of employment. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War...
Shaun W. Laird
Jul 3, 2026
Shaun Wesley Laird passed away on July 3, 2026 at the age of 58, after gracefully handling the hardship of ALS. He was born on February 11, 1968, in DuBois, PA, and grew up in the city of Hazen, PA.
Shaun graduated from Brookville Area High School in 1986 and served in the United States Air Force from 1991–1999, including a...
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