Pauline Binkley

Pauline (Nolt) Binkley, 95, a resident of Ephrata Manor, passed away on September 19, 2025. She was born in West Earl Township and was the daughter of the late Clayton S. and Anna Mae (Fox) Nolt. Pauline and her late husband, Ira J. Binkley, Jr., lived most of their lives in Terre Hill, where they owned and operated the Ira J. Binkley, Jr. Co., contract manufacturer of shirts and blouses. They sold the business in 1981, but Pauline continued to work part-time there until her retirement in 2002.

Pauline was valedictorian of her graduating class at Terre Hill High School in 1948. She was a member of Zion's Reformed U.C.C. in Ephrata and enjoyed singing in the choir. For many years she also enjoyed volunteering in the gift shop at Ephrata Community Hospital. As a member of the Golden Years Club at the Ephrata REC Center, Pauline played cards in the Pinochle Club, and participated in the aquacise class and Wii bowling team. She enjoyed solving cryptograms, reading, crossword puzzles, playing cards with her friends and neighbors, and most importantly, spending time with her family.

Also preceding Pauline in death is a son, Rev. John C. Binkley, of Palmyra, PA.

She is survived by: Elizabeth (Garmirian) Binkley of Palmyra, PA, wife of the late Rev. John C. Binkley; a son, James R. Binkley and his wife Kathy (Gingrich) Binkley of Palmyra, PA, and a daughter, Joan L.(Binkley) Good and her husband Dwight D. Good of New Holland, PA. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Pauline requested a private viewing, funeral and interment.

Instead of flowers, donations may be made in Pauline's memory to Ephrata Manor or Hospice & Community Care of Lancaster, PA and will be greatly appreciated. The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements.