Obituaries
Shelba J. Boley
Jun 28, 2026
Shelba J. (Hollinger) Boley, 85, passed away peacefully to be with our Savior on June 28, 2026 at Zerbe Sisters Retirement Community.
Born in Manheim, she was daughter of the late Benjamin and Ruth (Ginder) Hollinger.
She was the wife of the late Malcolm L. Boley, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage until the time of his passing on September...
William E. Davidson
Jun 26, 2026
William (Bill) E. Davidson, 89, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on June 26, 2026.
Born in Shenandoah, PA on May 31, 1937, he was the son of the late John D. and Mary E. (Gradwell) Davidson.
He was married to Joan L. (Rodarmel) Davidson for an incredible 69 devoted years, exemplifying loyalty, companionship, and unwavering love to their family and friends alike....
Mervin S. Horst
Jun 25, 2026
Mervin S. Horst, 94, went home to be with his Savior peacefully on June 25, 2026 at Garden Spot Village. He was born in Clay Township on December 27, 1931 to the late Joseph and Bertha Horst. In 1942 he made a personal profession of faith in Jesus Christ and became a child of God. He was preceded in death...
Deborah A. Norotsky
Jun 25, 2026
Deborah A. (Posey) Norotsky, 77, of Ephrata, passed away on June 25, 2026 at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in St. Albans, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence M. and Anna V. (Dombroski) Posey.
She was an active member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. She was employed by the former Sovereign Bank for over 25 years holding many positions....
Paul H. Gehman
Jun 25, 2026
With tender hearts, we announce that our beloved father, Paul H. Gehman, 88, passed away peacefully after a two-year battle with cancer on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Fairmount, Ephrata, where he had lived since 2024. While we will miss him deeply, we rejoice knowing he is now in the presence of the Savior he loved and served throughout his...
Brenda M. Leaman
Jun 24, 2026
Brenda M. Leaman, 84, a resident of Ephrata Manor, passed away at the home on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
She was the wife of Rev. Mark M. Leaman. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd J. and Mae Sensenig Martin.
Brenda was a homemaker and had also owned and operated Brenda’s Dress Designs for many years. She was...
Deborah Shea Rowe
Jun 24, 2026
Deborah Shea Rowe, passed peacefully on June 24, 2026, in New Holland, PA.
Deborah was born January 10, 1953, in Vallejo, California to Charlotte Fernandez Shea and Eugene David Shea. Deborah had 4 siblings, an older brother Kevin, and younger brother Michael, a younger sister Mary and a younger brother David who passed away in 1995.
Deborah met David Rowe in Tahoe...
Melvin E. Messner
Jun 24, 2026
Melvin E. Messner, 65, of East Earl, died Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at his home. He was the loving husband of Geraldine H. (Weaver) Messner, for the last 40 years.
Born in East Earl, he was the son of Helen (Burkholder) Messner of East Earl and the late Howard Messner.
Melvin worked at CNH as an assembler and in the shipping department.
He...
Cameron Aries
Jun 22, 2026
In loving memory of Cameron Aries April 18, 1996 - June 22, 2026 With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Cameron Aries (formerly known as Cameron Heagy) on June 22, 2026. Born on April 18, 1996 in Lancaster, PA. Cameron’s life, though brief, was filled with vibrant energy, creative expression, and profound love for all....
Christian G. Zook
Jun 22, 2026
Christian G. Zook, 74, of New Holland, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at home. Christian was born in Lancaster City, to his late parents, John and Emma (Glick) Zook. He is survived by his beloved wife at home, Betty J. (Griffith) Zook.
A diligent worker all his life, Christian retired from Hoobers Feeds after 27 years of service. He...
Herbert Schuett
Jun 21, 2026
Herbert Schuett, 71, of Ephrata, passed away at home on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
He was married 47 years to Nancy Weidensaul Schuett. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, he was the son of the late David and Annetta Mogck Schuett.
Herbert had worked as a machinist most of his life. He was a member of the German Church of God and enjoyed woodworking...
Ruth L. Meck
Jun 20, 2026
Ruth Wenger Landis Meck, 90, of 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, entered into God’s rest on Saturday, June 20, 2026. She was the wife of the late Jay A. Meck who died December 27, 2003.
Born July 31, 1935, in East Lampeter Twp., she was the daughter of the late Christian D. and Grace Wenger Landis. Ruth was a graduate...
Rebecca L. Summers
Jun 19, 2026
Rebecca L. (Stanley) Summers, 69, of New Holland, passed away on June 19, 2026.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late P. Fred and Helen (Groff) Stanley.
She was the fiancé of Ray L. Welk, who passed on August 18, 2024.
She enjoyed going to the beach, going on cruises, floating in the pool, hanging out with her sisters, working...
James D. "Jim" Eberly
Jun 19, 2026
James D. “Jim” Eberly, 72 of Lititz, lived a life dedicated to the Lord and on Friday June 19, 2026, that faith was made sight when he was welcomed home by his Savior following a courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Frances (Cease) Eberly, they would have celebrated 54 years of marriage this August. It was...
John Edward Moore, Sr.
Jun 17, 2026
John Edward Moore, Sr., affectionately known as “Big Ted,” entered into the presence of his Savior on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the age of 91.
John leaves behind a legacy of steadfast faith, integrity, and devotion to his family. He was known for his kind and compassionate heart, his willingness to help both friends and strangers, his joyful spirit, and...
James L. Discavage
Jun 16, 2026
James L Discavage, age 86 of Ephrata (formerly of Narvon and Delaware County), went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 16,2026 at Fairmount Homes. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side.
James was born in Altoona, Pa and was the son of the late William and Bessie (Diehl) Discavage.
He was married to Grace (Smith) Discavage,...
Nancy A. Hoober
Jun 15, 2026
Nancy A. Hoober, 74, of New Holland, died Monday, June 15, 2026, at her home.
Born in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Roy W. Hoober and Eleanor L. (Ohl) Hoober Nelson.
She graduated from Garden Spot High School in 1969 and received her BS from Simmons College in Boston in 1973. In 2001, she received a Masters Degree in...
Isabella Y. Kelly
Jun 15, 2026
Isabella Y. Kelly, 88, of New Holland, passed away on June 15, 2026, at Garden Spot Village. Isabella was born in Philadelphia, to her late parents, Samuel S. Young, Sr. and Catherine (Myers) Young.
Isabella grew up in South Philadelphia and graduated from Girls High School. Following graduation, she enrolled in nursing school at Jefferson Medical College and Nursing School in...
Rhoda M. Clemens
Jun 13, 2026
Rhoda M. Clemens, 98, of New Holland, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Garden Spot Village. Rhoda was born in Gap, PA, to her late parents, I. Eby and Ruth (Martin) Hostetter. Her husband, Edgar M. Clemens, passed away on September 3, 2006.
Rhoda lived a remarkable life. After attending college, she taught in a one room schoolhouse in...
Charles R. Miller
Jun 8, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles “Charlie” Roland Miller of New Holland, Monday, June 8, 2026 at Ephrata Manor in Lancaster County, PA. He had just celebrated his 89th birthday two days earlier.
Charlie was born on June 6, 1937 in New Holland, the son and only child of Viola Miller. He proudly served in...
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