Obituaries

Jun 7, 2026

Jun 4, 2026

James G. Burkholder, 65, of Narvon, PA went to be with his Lord, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Jim was born in Ephrata, PA, the son of Adam & Elsie (Gingrich) Burkholder. Jim will be greatly missed by his wife Fannie (Martin); his 3 daughters and their husbands: Jamie and Dylan Baxter, Denver; Monica and Nelson Good, Reinholds; and Pam and...

Jun 4, 2026

Leah Blaire Zimmerman was born sleeping in the arms of Jesus on June 4, 2026, at UPMC Magee- Women’s Hospital in Lititz. Leah is survived by her parents, Rick Lydell and Amy Dawn (Brubaker) Zimmerman and her siblings, Easton Rhett Zimmerman and Wren Amyah Zimmerman, all of Reading. She is also survived by her grandparents, Lamar and Susan Zimmerman and...

Jun 4, 2026

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Frank MacAdams Sr, who went home to be with the Lord on June 4th, 2026 at the age of 69.

Frank’s legacy is being a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, cherished brother, beloved uncle, and a man whose life reflected the love and grace of Jesus Christ....

Jun 3, 2026

Esther S. Martin, 87, of Ephrata, passed away on June 3, 2026, at Lincoln Christian Home, surrounded by her loving family. Esther was born in Ephrata Township to her late parents, Elmer M. and Elizabeth H. (Shirk) Burkholder. Her beloved husband, Raymond W. Martin, survives at Lincoln Christian Home.

Esther was a homemaker and a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church-Weaverland Conference....

Jun 3, 2026

Joan Elizabeth Young, née Reznar, a devoted educator, homemaker, and cherished member of her community, passed away on June 3, 2026. Born on August 22, 1944, in Hays, Kansas, Joan was a woman whose life reflected unwavering dedication, kindness, and patience.

Joan’s journey was marked by a profound commitment to education and family. She graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with...

Jun 1, 2026

Norm Ziemer, Jr. passed away peacefully at Garden Spot Village on Monday, June 1 at the age of 91. He was the devoted and loving husband of Janet Sensenig Ziemer. They celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 24th. He was the son of Norman and Cora Rutter Ziemer.

He was a long-time member of the EUM Church in New...

May 31, 2026

Raymond M. Martin, 75, of Lititz, died Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Lincoln Christian Home, Ephrata. His wife of 55 years, Mabel M. (Rutt) Martin, survives.

Born in Elizabeth Twp., he was the son of the late H. Landis and Anna (Martin) Martin.

Raymond was a farmer and a member of Meadow Valley Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

In addition to his wife, he...

May 25, 2026

Oliver Braun Burkholder, of New Holland, was stillborn on May 25, 2026 at UPMC Lititz.

Oliver was the son of Joseph R. and Janelle K. (Hurst) Burkholder.

Surviving besides his parents are maternal grandparents Daryl and Elaine Hurst; paternal grandparents Richard and Judy Burkholder; maternal great grandparents Leon and Anna Mary Nolt and Issac and Ella Zimmerman; and paternal great grandparents, Harlan...

May 25, 2026

Noah J. Raber, 74, of Ephrata, PA passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at Fairmount Homes.

He was the husband of the late Gloria M. Raber with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. Born in Tuscarawas County, OH, he was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Miller) Raber of Barrs Mills, OH.

Noah was a member of New...

May 24, 2026

David M. Hoover, Jr., 87, of 612 Reidenbach Road, New Holland, passed away at home on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

He was the husband of Anna Martin Hoover. Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late David and Elizabeth Martin Hoover.

David was a retired farmer and a member of the Reidenbach Mennonite Church.

Surviving besides his wife are 12...

May 24, 2026

Helen G. Kaucher, 93, of Terre Hill passed away on May 24, 2026. She was the beloved wife of David J. Kaucher, and would have celebrated 70 years of marriage in June.

Mother to David R Kaucher (Nancy), Gina Hardy (Mike), Ruth Swartz (Jeff), and Deborah Heyder (Mark). Proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

Remembered by her family for...

May 23, 2026

Judith A. DeFeo, 77, of New Holland, passed away on May 23, 2026, at PennMedicine Lancaster General Hospital. Judith was born in Glen Ridge, NJ, to her late parents, Joseph R. Kapp, Jr. and Maria (Hall) Kapp. Her loving husband, George M. DeFeo, survives at home.

Judith was a beautiful woman with a captivating smile and an enormous heart. She was...

May 23, 2026

Romaine E. Moore, 87, of New Holland, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, surrounded by her loving family. Romaine was born in Salisbury Township, to her late parents, Paul W. and Edna D. (Diem) Diem. Her late husband, Vernon G. Moore, passed away on February 6, 1989.

Romaine was a kind and gentle...

May 21, 2026

Mabel M. Martin, 76, of New Holland, passed away on May 21, 2026, in Iowa. She was born to the late Moses and Anna (Martin) Sensenig. She married Elam Martin on December 9, 1971.

Mabel was a homemaker and a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church-Groffdale Conference.

Surviving are her husband, Elam; six children: Edwin, husband of Eunice (Sauder) Martin of Ionia, Iowa,...

May 21, 2026

Eileen Alexander Eck entered into the presence of Jesus on May 21, 2026, surrounded by her husband and family. Eileen was born in Philadelphia on June 4, 1942, the second of Thomas and Henrietta Alexander’s three children. She came to know Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior as a child, and her love for Jesus became a pillar for...

May 19, 2026

David Samuel Young, born on November 3, 1944, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 19, 2026, at Zerbe Retirement Community, where he was lovingly cared for by Caring Hospice. A man of profound faith and dedication, David leaves behind a legacy marked by his unwavering commitment to the spiritual renewal and growth of his community.

David was a distinguished...

May 18, 2026

Anne (DeBuhr) Hoffman, 84, a resident of Garden Spot Village, passed away on May 18, 2026 at her residence.

Born in Niagara Falls, NY and raised in Chadds Ford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and M. Joyce (Humes) DeBuhr.

She was the wife of Darrell M. Hoffman, VMD, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage.

She was a...

May 18, 2026

John R. Buckwalter, 88, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA, after a brief illness. He was born on Feb. 12, 1938, in Lancaster, PA, to the late Ira and Pauline Rohrer Buckwalter and grew up in the village of Intercourse. He was the loving husband of Miriam Weaver Buckwalter for nearly 68 years.

In addition...

May 16, 2026

Harry L. Shaub, Jr., 93, formerly of Akron, passed away at Ephrata Manor on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

He was the husband of the late Joan Zimmerman Shaub who passed away in 2022, following 65 years of marriage. Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Harry L., Sr. and Hilda Burkey Shaub.

Harry graduated from New Holland High...