Frank B. Hurst

Frank B. Hurst, 82, of East Earl, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his home. He was the loving husband of Anna Mary (Good) Hurst, whom he married on February 26, 1955 and shared over 61 years of marriage.

Born June 28, 1934 in Earl Township, Lancaster County, Frank was a son of the late Frank M. and Lydia W. (Burkholder) Hurst.

Frank was a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference. He retired from Goods Store after working 49 years in the Men’s Apparel Department.

In addition to his wife, Frank is survived by five children: Wilmer G. Hurst, husband of Joyce (Weaver), Richland, PA, Lois A. Zimmerman (with whom he resided), wife of Elmer, East Earl, PA, Ray G. Hurst, husband of Betty (Zimmerman), Mifflinburg, PA, Karen G. Zimmerman, wife of Marvin, Oakland, PA, and Susan G. Hurst, wife of Dennis, Denver PA; two brothers: Paul B. Hurst, husband of Anna Mary (Weaver), Ephrata, PA, and Ivan B. Hurst, husband of Mary (Martin), Ephrata, PA; two sisters: Lydia B. Hoover, wife of the late Ivan, Stevens, PA, and Alta B. Martin, wife of Stanley, Ephrata, PA; 29 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother Esther (Burkholder) Hurst, five sibling: Noah B., Emma B., Katie B., Mary B., and Esther B., and 2 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 9 AM at the Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center, 352 Martindale Rd., Ephrata PA 17522 with further services at 9:30 AM at the Weaverland Mennonite Church with the Bishop Amos G. Martin officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held at Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center on Sunday, January 15 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.