Obituaries

May 21, 2026

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...

May 13, 2026

Willis S. Nolt, 89, formerly of Quarryville, died Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata. His wife of 66 years, Margaret B. (Eberly) Nolt, survives.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Noah Martin and Anna B. (Sensenig) Nolt.

Willis was a farmer and a member of Fairmount Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference. Additionally, he was a founding...

May 10, 2026

Wilmer Lee Burkholder, 67, of Denver, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026.

Born on November 3, 1958, Wilmer was the son of the late George and Dorothy (Kauffman) Burkholder. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Wilmer is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Burkholder, his daughter, Samantha...

May 9, 2026

Leona P. Allgyer, 90, formerly of New Holland, died Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the widow of Samuel B. Allgyer, Sr., who died in 2018.

Born in Hillsville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Roy Everett and Cleva (Grimes) Pugh.

Leona held several jobs over the years, working in the operations department...

May 8, 2026

Janet Darlene Kieffer, 83, of Ephrata, died Friday, May 8, 2026, at her home. Her husband, Richard W. Kieffer, survives. She was preceded in death by her previous husband, Melvin Brooks in 1983.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Harry J. and Margaret I. (Palmer) Sandoe.

Janet retired from Cadmus but had previously been employed by Pennsylvania...

May 7, 2026

Stanley Davis Brooks

An 80-year-old native of the Philadelphia area, Stan was a devoted husband to his wife, Rita, approaching their 53rd anniversary in June, 2026.

He was Dad to Jessica Brooks Pantellere and Meredith Bause, and Papa to Declan and Theo, the loves of his life. His sister Peggy Weldon also survives.

He graduated from Temple University with an MBA in Finance...

May 7, 2026

Grayson Clark Fox, 2, of Denver, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on May 7, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family, following complications from a genetic condition.

Born in Lititz, he was the deeply loved son of Tucker D. and Sierra A. (Martin) Fox.

Grayson’s life was filled with love, joy, and meaning. In his two years, he touched countless...

May 7, 2026

Harriet “Sis” F. (McClune) Blessing, 93, of East Earl, passed away on May 7, 2026 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Martha (Petsch) McClune.

She was the wife of the late Samuel E. Blessing, with whom she married on April 4, 1974 and shared 36 years of marriage until...

May 6, 2026

Sarah C. Spencer, 74, of New Holland, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Sarah was born in Philadelphia to her late parents, Raymond W. and Gladys M. (Allen) Carrick. Her husband, Robert L. Spencer, Sr., survives at home.

Sarah’s career was spent at Villanova University. In her retirement, she enjoyed crafting. She was a...

May 5, 2026

Donald (“Donnie”) Leroy Usner – loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend – passed away on May 5, 2026.

Donnie was the son of Miriam Ewell Usner and Leroy C Usner. The middle of five brothers, he was predeceased by Tim, Dean, and Rodney Usner. He is survived by a half-brother, Richard Montgomery of Lebanon.

He graduated from Garden Spot High School...

May 5, 2026

Martha E. Shirk, 95, of East Earl, passed away at home on May 5, 2026. Martha was born in Emmet County, MI, to her late parents, Clayton and Lydiann (Eby) Kilmer. She was married to Menno M. Shirk, until his passing in December of 2021.

Martha was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting. She was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church-Groffdale Conference.

Martha...

Apr 30, 2026

Muriel Luverne Fisher Smoker, 98, of New Holland, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, at Garden Spot Village, New Holland, PA. She was born in 1927 in Croghan, NY to her late parents Reuben and Adah Lehman Lyndaker. Her first husband, Carl J. Fisher, passed away in 1975 at the early age of 49. After Carl’s death she married...

Apr 30, 2026

Kathryn P. Weaver, 101, a resident of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, passed away on April 30, 2026, with family by her side.

She was born on March 30, 1925, In Morgantown, PA, to the late William W. Peck and Anna (Berstler) Peck. She was the devoted wife of the late Robert F. Weaver, with whom she shared over 69 years...

Apr 29, 2026

Samuel Z. Wenger, 92, a resident of Lincoln Christian Home, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

He was the husband of the late Anna W. Martin Wenger who died in 2007. Born in West Earl Twp., he was the son of the late David G. and Lydia Zimmerman Wenger.

Samuel was a member of the Meadow Valley Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference....

Apr 29, 2026

Alma G. Martin, 77, of 1081 Precast Rd., New Holland, died Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at her home.

Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late David and Mary (Groff) Martin.

She was a homemaker and a member of Reidenbach Mennonite Church.

Surviving are seven siblings: Noah married to Edna Martin, East Earl, Susie married to Christian Reiff, East Earl,...

Apr 28, 2026

Dr. Robert P. Johnson MD, 82, of New Holland, passed away on April 28, 2026, at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Harrisburg, PA, to his late parents, Robert G. and Anne M. (O’Neill) Johnson. His beloved wife, Bernadette C. (Mickey) Johnson, passed away on April 12, 2015.

Robert was a graduate...