Earl Snyder Hurst

Earl Snyder Hurst, 75, of Ephrata, died Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Fairmount Home. His wife of 54 years, Ruth Ann (Martin) Hurst, survives.

Born in Leola, he was the son of the late Phares W. and Anna Mae (Snyder) Hurst.

Earl was employed in roofing and sales for L. M. Martin for over 50 years. He was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Daryl R. Hurst, husband of Christine Martin, Red Creek, NY, Jerry M. Hurst, husband of Joanna Martin, Denver, Linford M. Hurst, husband of Anita Sensenig, Warrensburg, MO and Rose Ann married to Richard S. Weaver, Denver, 29 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, five siblings: Marvin Hurst, husband of Ada Shirk, Savannah, NY, Raymond Hurst, husband of Lois Good, Denver, Aaron Hurst, husband of Janice Weaver, New Holland, Arlene Martin, Seneca Falls, NY, and Edna Mae, wife of Clair High, Myerstown, and a sister-in-law, Martha Jane, wife of Elam Weaver.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lester and Phares, Jr, a brother-in-law Melvin Martin, a grandson Ethan Hurst, and a great-grandson, Bentley Hurst.

His funeral will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at Groffdale Mennonite Church with Bishop Curvin Zimmerman, Bishop Frank Horning, Edwin Reiff, and Richard Burkholder officiating. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held at the Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center, 352 Martindale Rd., Ephrata, on Thursday, June 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland, is in charge of arrangements.