Obituaries

Aug 24, 2026

Warren K. Kilmer, 66, formerly of Mohnton, of Mapleton Depot, PA passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at York Wellspan Hospital.

Born in Elkhart, IN he was the son of the late Harvey Z. and Barbara Kulp Kilmer.

Warren had been involved in building pole barns.

Surtviving are two sisters, Rebecca wife of Allen Hurst of Stover, MO, and Sue Etta wife...

Aug 22, 2026

Aug 22, 2026

Frank J. Wright, 91, of New Holland, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Garden Spot Village. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elaine (Smith) Wright, with whom he shared 70 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Frank and Grace (Madden) Wright. He graduated from Roman Catholic High School in 1952.

After one...

Aug 20, 2026

Toby Clay Nissley, son of John David and Lynell K. Nolt Nissley of Ephrata, passed away shortly after birth on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Surviving besides his parents are siblings, Hailey Grace Nissley, Liam Alexander Nissley, and Lexi Jo Nissley; paternal grandmother, Anna Marie Nissley, paternal grandfather, John Nissley, maternal grandfather, Paul Nolt, and paternal great grandmother, Matilda Smith. He was...

Aug 20, 2026

Elaine S. Gehman, 92, of Ephrata, entered into Glory on August 20, 2026, at Ephrata Manor. Elaine was born in Fayetteville, PA, to her late parents, George and Alice (Reasner) Stymiest. She was married to the late Raymond Gehman, who passed away on November 2, 2016.

Elaine began her nursing career after graduating from Washington County Hospital School of Nursing in...

Aug 18, 2026

Richard L. Strothers, 87, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully at home on August 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in Altoona, to his late parents, Abner L. and Ruth (Bohn) Strothers. His loving wife of 69 years, Naomi F. (Brubaker) Strothers, survives at home.

Richard was a hard worker and a great provider for his family, which...

Aug 17, 2026

Norma M. Martin, 72, peacefully passed away at Lincoln Christian Home, on August 17, 2026.

Born June 2, 1954, in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late H. Landis and Anna N. Martin Martin.

Norma was a member of Mount Pleasant Mennonite Church for many years. She was last employed as a receptionist for Life Ministries where she had worked for...

Aug 17, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Androwick, of New Holland, Pa at the age of 93. Bill departed this life peacefully on August 17,2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on November 5, 1932, in West Chester, PA to the late John and Anna (Mischevich) Androwick.

Bill was the loving husband of the...

Aug 13, 2026

Marjorie Ann (Turner) Ishler, 94, was born June 3, 1932 in Wilkinsburg, PA to Agnes Pauline Brown and Russel L. Turner. She passed away on August 13, 2026 with family present.

In her early years, she lived with her Aunt Kate and Uncle Bob Laramy in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Maryland. During high school, she rejoined her Mother (Agnes) and Step-Father...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...