Obituaries
Viola Mae Martin
Dec 6, 2025
“When this life with its trials is over.
And earthly days are in.
The life for which God gave us breath,
In its fullness will begin.”
Taken from one of the more than 90 poems written by Viola Martin. She was the beloved and caring mother of four children and the wife of Harold W. Martin for 73 years. She was born in 1925...
Huldah M. Styer
Dec 5, 2025
Huldah M. Styer, 82, of Terre Hill, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy. Huldah was born in McVeytown, PA, to her late parents, James E. and Ruth E. (Howe) Longacre. Her beloved husband, Harold E. Styer, passed away in 1995.
Huldah had a loving and caring spirit. She enjoyed being surrounded by her...
Barbara R. Longenecker
Dec 4, 2025
Barbara Rutt Longenecker, 91, passed away on December 4, 2025, at Landis Homes in Lititz, PA. She was the daughter of the late Clarence H. Rutt and Elva Sauder Rutt. She was the fourth of seven children. She leaves behind her sister Mary and brother Carl, and was preceded in death by Glenn, Clarence, John and Joyce.
She was born and...
Bessie A. Buchanan
Dec 4, 2025
Bessie A. Buchanan, 98, of East Earl, passed away on December 4, 2025, at Maple Farms Nursing Center, Akron. Bessie was born to her late parents, John Walter and Verna (Thomas) Frantz. Her husband of 33 years, Charles “Buzzy” Buchanan, Sr., survives at home.
Bessie loved her family dearly. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing board games, going to bingo,...
Edward B. Mull
Dec 1, 2025
Edward (Ed) Barton Mull, 89 of White Horse went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 1, 2025.Born March 13, 1936, he was the only child of Charles S. Mull and Ruth M. Mull.
He was the husband of Clara M. Mull, married 62 years until she passed away in 2017. Ed was born and...
William R. Pfautz
Nov 29, 2025
William R. Pfautz, 64, of Ephrata, passed away on November 29, 2025 in his residence.
Born in Fredericksburg, VA, he was the son of the late Robert D. Pfautz Sr. and Shirley (Shenk) Pfautz.
He was the husband of Lois A. (Sauder) Pfautz, with whom he shared 39 years of marriage.
He was a member of Hahnstown United Zion Church, a member of...
Evelyn Oyola
Nov 26, 2025
Evelyn Oyola, 63, of Terre Hill, passed away at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Evelyn was born in Brooklyn, NY, to her mother Antonia (Ortiz) Diaz and her late father, William Oyola.
Evelyn loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing cards and socializing with those she loved. Another...
Mary Elizabeth Brobst
Nov 25, 2025
Mary E. Brobst, 96, of New Holland, passed away on November 25, 2025. She was born in Middleport, PA, to her late parents, Daniel and Zulmira (Calvalheiro) Pereira. She was the wife of the late Leon Brobst.
Mary is survived by a daughter Judy and a son Daniel. She is also survived by two grandsons, Mike and his wife Amy and...
David E. Hillard
Nov 23, 2025
David E. Hillard, 62 of New Holland, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 23, 2025. He was the loving husband of Lorrie G. (Connor) Hillard for 34 years.
Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Anita F. (Glass) Boley of New Holland, and the late David L. Hillard. He was the stepson of Nancy (Hurst) Hillard of New...
Philip R. Welsher
Nov 20, 2025
Philip R. Welsher, 79, a resident of Garden Spot Village, passed away on November 20, 2025.
Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late David and Virgina (Waterman) Welsher.
He was the husband of Mary Ellen (Downing) Welsher, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.
He was a member of Christian Fellowship Church. When he resided in Massachusetts, he...
Richard Keith Strothers
Nov 20, 2025
Richard “Keith” Strothers, 63, of Bowmansville, went home to the Lord on November 20, 2025. Raised in Terre Hill, PA, Keith was the son of Richard and Naomi (Brubaker) Strothers. Keith was the devoted husband of Lori (Kimmel) Strothers with whom he shared 36 years of faithful marriage. In addition to his wife, Keith is survived by his loving family,...
Julia A. Reed
Nov 17, 2025
Julia A (Horst) Reed, 95, a resident of Tel Hai Retirement Community, passed away on November 17, 2025.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John G. and Margaret (Rhoads) Horst.
She was the wife of the late Aaron Reed, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage until the time of his passing on December 15, 2008.
She worked...
Naomi M. Gehman
Nov 15, 2025
Naomi M. Gehman, 87, of Ephrata, passed away on November 15, 2025. Naomi was born in East Earl, to her late parents, Raymond H. and Nora S. (Stauffer) Martin. She married Alvin H. Gehman on April 15, 1961, and together they celebrated 64 years of marriage this past April. He was her best friend and a loving husband.
Naomi was a...
Benjamin Fisher Kauffman
Nov 13, 2025
Benjamin Fisher Kauffman, 77, of New Holland, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on November 13, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on April 22, 1948 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to the late Isaac S. and Emma (Fisher) Kauffman.
He was a talented woodworker whose skill and creativity showed in everything he built. In his retirement years,...
Raymond H. Hutton
Nov 12, 2025
Ray lived a full life and passed away at the age of 95, in the morning of November 12, 2025 in Kunkletown, PA.
He was born on March 18, 1930, in Cranbury, New Jersey. Ray was an excellent craftsman, as he had a tremendous passion for woodworking and metal work.
His childhood was spent in Cranbury, New Jersey. He attended Hightstown High...
Alice M. Ringler
Nov 9, 2025
Alice (Martin) Ringler, 61, of East Earl, PA, passed away peacefully at Ephrata Community Hospital on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Alice was born in Narvon, PA to her late parents, John H. and Vera B. (Martin) Martin. She was the wife of Glen O. Ringler, who survives at home.
Alice was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conferences and a homemaker....
Donald L. Huyett
Nov 8, 2025
Donald Luther Huyett, 101, of New Holland, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025. Born in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, on November 1, 1924, he was the son of the late Luther and Dorothy (Drenkle) Huyett.
Don was a proud graduate of Birdsboro High School, where he served as valedictorian. He answered the call to serve his country during World War II,...
Gary G. Winters
Nov 7, 2025
Gary G. Winters, 72, of New Holland, passed away on November 7, 2025 at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Bernard J. and Mildred Irene (Lauffer) Winters.
He was the husband of Anita L. (Null) Winters, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.
He was a parts dealer for PowerPro Equipment for over 30 years....
Sarah Esh Stoltzfus
Nov 6, 2025
Sarah Esh Stoltzfus, 89, of 1867 N Churchtown Road, East Earl, PA 17519 passed away on November 6, 2025.
Born in Gordonville, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Naomi Esh.
She was the wife of the late Jonas E. Stoltzfus, with whom she shared 45 years of marriage until his passing on December 17, 2003.
She was a member of...
Phyllis L. Russell
Nov 5, 2025
Phyllis L. (Weber) Russell, 89, a resident of Garden Spot Village, passed away on November 5, 2025.
Born in Penryn, she was the daughter of the later Clair and Helen (Steffy) Weber.
She was the wife of Ronald P. Russell, with whom she married on December 10, 1960 and shared 64 years of marriage.
She was a member of the Community Church at...
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