Obituaries

Frances H. Logue

Frances H. Logue

Jan 28, 2026

Frances H. (Hunt) Logue, 89, a resident of Fairmount Homes, passed away on January 28, 2026.

Born in Port Jervis, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Earle and Ethel Estella (Justice) Hunt.

She was the wife of the late John “Jack” F. Logue, with whom she shared 50 years of marriage until the time of his passing on January...

Donald J. Herrington

Donald J. Herrington

Jan 28, 2026

Donald J. Herrington, 83, of New Holland, passed away on January 28, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital. Donald was born in Lancaster to his late parents, John Herrington and Margaret (McDonnell) Poysher. His beloved wife of 62 years, Kitty M. (Fisher) Herrington, survives at home.

Donald was a devoted family man that led a life devoted to service. After graduation from...

Hervey M. Painter

Hervey M. Painter

Jan 26, 2026

Hervey M. Painter of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, PA passed away at home on January 26, 2026, at the age of 101.

Hervey was born on a farm in Pine Swamp, Chester Co., PA near Elverson, on November 9, 1924, the fifth of twelve children to William M. and Grace McCord Painter. His adolescent years were spent in Warwick Township...

Eugene Lamar Sensenig

Eugene Lamar Sensenig

Jan 26, 2026

Eugene “Gene” Lamar Sensenig, 75, of Denver, PA met his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 26, 2026, with his family by his side at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was married 52 years to Thelma J. (Smoker) Sensenig. Born in Brecknock Twp, he was the son of the late Titus L. and Edith (Esbenshade) Sensenig.

Gene was a member of the...

Arthur Manfred Loewen

Arthur Manfred Loewen

Jan 26, 2026

Arthur M. Loewen of New Holland, passed away on January 26, 2026 – Born in Lancaster Sept. 9, 1935, the son of the late Henry Loewen and Helen Kruger Loewen of Leola who were German immigrants from Ukraine. He was preceded in death by his first wife Louise Ranck Loewen in 1976, brother Henry Loewen of State College in 2017,...

Margaret A. Clark

Margaret A. Clark

Jan 24, 2026

Margaret A. Clark, 86, of East Earl, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born in New Holland, to her late parents, James and Dorothy (Pugh) Friedly. Her beloved husband, Chester I. Clark, passed away on December 9, 2020.

Margaret was a woman of compassion and never-ending love. Her grace was extended to everyone...

Ronald Charles Westcott

Ronald Charles Westcott

2026

New Holland, PA - Ronald Westcott, 79, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed into the presence of the Lord on January 22, 2026 at his home. Ron was born in Watertown NY, son of the late Norman C. and Eunice M. (Bovee) Westcott, in 1946.

He was educated in Watertown Schools, and a graduate of Jefferson Community College (Watertown, NY) AAS,...

Zion Malachi Leid

Zion Malachi Leid

Jan 22, 2026

Zion Malachi Leid, 2, of East Earl, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from complications due to Walker Warburg Syndrome. Born February 13, 2023, he was the cherished son of Gerald R. and Darlene R. Nolt Leid.

Zion attended the Weaverland Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

Surviving besides his parent are a brother, Corbin Jude; maternal grandparents, James and Louise Nolt...

David H. Hoover

David H. Hoover

Jan 21, 2026

David H. Hoover, 31, of New Holland, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of Harry M. Hoover of New Holland, and Laura Z. Hoover of Leitchfield, KY.

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

Surviving besides his parents are siblings, Ruth wife of Edward Martin, Kathryn Hoover, Frances...

James H. Ewell

James H. Ewell

Jan 19, 2026

James H. Ewell, 75, of Narvon, passed away on January 19, 2026 at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late J. Herbert and Eleanor (Freas) Ewell.

He was the husband of the late Jane Marie (Campbell) Ewell, with whom he shared 14 years of marriage until the time of her passing on September 9, 2014.

Jim had...

Matthew J. Ronca

Matthew J. Ronca

Jan 19, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we must report the passing of Matthew J. Ronca, 34, of New Holland, PA. Matthew’s sudden and unexpected passing in the early hours of January 19, 2026, has left many voids that cannot be filled.

He was an avid truck and Motorsport enthusiast, an exceptional husband and father, and devoted family man. He spent most...

Warren G. Good

Warren G. Good

Jan 19, 2026



Warren G. Good, 97, of New Holland, passed away at home on Monday, January 19, 2026.

He was the husband of the late Mary E. Nagle Good who died in 2014. Born in Adamstown, he was the son of the late Paul S. and Lizzie Horning Good.

Warren had been a real estate appraiser for many years and was a partner in...

Dorothy Pauline Gamble

Dorothy Pauline Gamble

Jan 18, 2026

Dorothy P. Gamble, 86, of Denver, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

She was the wife of the late Jerry R. Gamble, Sr. who died in 2018. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Suie Martin Nolt.

Dorothy retired from the West Grove Knitting Mill where she had been employed as a seamstress. She was...

George R. Hilton

George R. Hilton

Jan 15, 2026

George R. Hilton, 86, formerly of Gap, died Wednesday, January 15, 2026, at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center. His wife, Gloria M. (Hahn) Hilton, preceded him in death in 2005.

Born in Salisbury Twp., Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Maurice and Ruth (Spotts) Hilton.

George was a mobile home builder for Skyline Homes, retiring in 2002 after more than...

Lauraine R. Overly

Lauraine R. Overly

Jan 15, 2026

Lauraine R. Overly, 85, of New Holland, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Evergreen Retirement Community. Lauraine was born in Jennersville, Chester County to her late parents, Brinton Walter Miller and Margaret (Davis) Miller. Her beloved husband, Lee H. Overly passed away in 2023.

Lauraine was a well-known and well-loved woman in the New Holland area. For many years...

Joyce R. Kremer

Joyce R. Kremer

Jan 7, 2026

Joyce R. Kremer, 83, of Denver, passed away at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Joyce was born in Narvon to her late parents, John Walter and Verna (Thomas) Frantz. She was married for forty-one years to the late John E. Kremer until his death in 2003.

Joyce was an avid Redskins, Phillies and Nascar fan....

Mabel Zimmerman Weaver

Mabel Zimmerman Weaver

Jan 6, 2026

Mabel Z. Weaver, 88, of East Earl, died at home on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Born in Lancaster on November 10, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Christian and Lydia Sensenig. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond M. Weaver.

Mabel was a member of Centerville Mennonite Church. She enjoyed quilting, baking, and also had helped her...

Roy C. Schroll, Jr.

Roy C. Schroll, Jr.

Jan 5, 2026

Roy C. Schroll, Jr., 95, formerly of New Holland, passed away on January 5, 2026, at UPMC Lititz. Roy was born in Rohrerstown to his late parents, Roy C. and Jennie (Brandt) Schroll. His beloved wife, Bertha Frysinger Schroll passed away on March 1, 2018.

Following graduation, Roy began his career at Sperry New Holland. His greatest joy in life was...

Richard W. Fox

Richard W. Fox

Jan 5, 2026

Richard W. Fox, 88, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata. Richard was born in New Holland, to his late parents, Willis E. and Vera (Wise) Fox. He and his beloved spouse, A. Fay (Weaver) Fox, celebrated 68 years of marriage this past November.

Richard was a dairy farmer and a seeds salesman. He enjoyed being with...

Diane R. Brooks

Diane R. Brooks

Jan 3, 2026

Diane R. Brooks, 84, of New Holland, died Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Garden Spot Village. Her spouse, Anna K. Moyer, survives.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Ruth (McNeil) Brooks.

Diane enjoyed gardening, animals, shopping, and people. She used those people skills as a Customer Service Cashier for PECO Electric for many years.

She and Anna...