Obituaries

Mar 13, 2025

Vincent Joseph Paparo, 74, of Akron, PA passed away on March 13, 2025.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jospeh Vincent Paparo Sr. and Miriam G. (Dennis) Paparo.

He was the husband of Kay E. (Myers) Paparo, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage.

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Mar 12, 2025

Paul Stoltzfus Kurtz passed away on March 12, 2025, at Fairmount Homes at the age of 94. He is survived by his wife Lydia (Sensenig), children Paulson (Shirley), Pearl (Eric Bruker), Phillip, and Phyllis (Eric Ulrey), as well as seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother John of Snow Hill, MD, sister Caroline Plank...

Mar 11, 2025

Judy Erickson Willey, 78, of New Holland, PA, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, at Penn State Lancaster Medical Center. Judy was born in Los Angeles, CA, to her late parents, Clinton and Gladys (Griffin) Erickson. Her husband, Robert Louis Willey, Jr., died on April 16, 2024.

Judy was an artistic woman, who loved the Lord....

Mar 11, 2025

Mary Jane Haller, 84, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Roy E. Haller who died in 2011. Born in Denver, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Ziemer Horning.

Mary Jane had been employed as a...

Mar 10, 2025

Stephen G. Farnsworth, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, at the age of 81 in New Holland. Born in Grand Island, NE, to the late Gaylord R. and Mary Jean (Braun) Farnsworth, Stephen's life was marked by a deep commitment to his family and community.

Stephen's career with Case...

Mar 9, 2025

Rochelle T. Trout, 48, of Mountville, passed away on March 9, 2025 after a two year battle with colon cancer.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Donald M. Trout and the late Ruth K. (Fisher) Trout.

She previously attended Petra Church and worked at Goodwill. She enjoyed crafts and reading.

Rochelle...

Mar 7, 2025

Frances W. Martin, 85, of East Earl, passed away at home on Friday, March 7, 2025.

She was the wife of the late Paul R. Martin who died in 2016. Born in Denver, she was the daughter of the late Noah Z. and Lizzie M. Weaver Nolt.

Frances was a homemaker and a member of...

Mar 7, 2025

Arthur W. Aber, 70, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025. Arthur was born in Easton, PA, to his late parents, Charles and Barbara Ann (Brensinger) Aber. He was married to Kimberly A. (Womer) Aber, who survives at home.

Arthur was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, where he served for 13 years...

Mar 6, 2025

Elvin W. Weaver, 72, of East Earl, PA, passed away on March 6, 2025, at Reading Hospital. Elvin was born in Ephrata, PA, to his late parents, Aaron S. and Mabel G. (Wanner) Weaver. He was married to Linda A. (Zimmerman) Weaver, who resides at home.

Elvin was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church (Lancaster Conference). He...

Mar 5, 2025

Jonas M. Hoover, 84, of New Holland, passed away on March 5, 2025 in his residence.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late David and Elizabeth (Martin) Hoover.

He was the husband of Anna F. (Martin) Hoover.

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

Mar 4, 2025

Katelyn King, 21, of Gap, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. She was a loving and compassionate person who touched the lives of everyone who knew her.

She graduated from Pequea Valley High School in 2022 and participated in softball while attending there. She was a member of Bellevue Presbyterian Church where she was baptized...

Mar 2, 2025

Donna Louise (Foultz) Elliott, 74, of Kinzers, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025 after a hard battle with cancer.

Born in Brownstown, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Payton and Evelyn Foultz.

She was the loving wife of Roger Lee Elliott, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.

She...

Mar 2, 2025

Catharine S. Messner, 94, a resident of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

She was the wife of the late Roy R. Messner who died in 2014. Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Daniel W. and Grace Witwer Burkholder.

Catharine was a homemaker...

Feb 28, 2025

Pamela Sue (Herman) Bleau, 67, of Reading, passed away on February 28, 2025 in her residence.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Geroge W. and Lorena Jo (Snader) Herman.

She was the loving wife of Stephen Edward Bleau, with whom she shared 37 years of marriage.

She was a...

Feb 27, 2025

Janet (Panton) Francisco, 99, passed away peacefully at Garden Spot Village, on February 27, 2025. Janet was born on January 26, 1926, in Foxburg, PA, to her late parents, Howard and America (Sheats) Panton. Her husband of 64 years, Jack Francisco, passed away in 2013.

Janet graduated from Temple University in 1947 with a bachelor’s degree in...

Feb 25, 2025

Galen E. Sweigart Sr., 87, of Gordonville, passed away on February 25, 2025 at his residence.

Born in Bird in Hand, he was the son of the late Curtis F. and Minnie (Englert) Sweigart.

He was the husband of the late Elsie Mae (Weller) Sweigart, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage until the...

Feb 25, 2025

Larry G. Usner, 81, of New Holland, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

He was married 59 years to Sylvia A, Horning Usner. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Leroy and Bertha Martin Usner.

Larry had worked as the parts manager at the former Ziemer Buick, New...

Feb 25, 2025

Samuel M. Martin, 90, of Ephrata, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Fairmount Homes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha M. (Nolt) Martin, in 2019.

Born on March 25, 1934 in East Earl, he was the son of the late Samuel Z. and Hettie (Musser) Martin.

He was...

Feb 24, 2025

Mary S. Martin, 93, of Ephrata, PA, entered into rest at her residence on February 24, 2025.

She was the wife of the late Amos W. Martin. Born in Caernarvon Twp., she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Sauder Nolt.

She was a member of the South Fairmount Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference....

Feb 23, 2025

Elsie L. (Doran) Altpeter, 92, a resident of Fairmount Homes, went to be with her Lord on February 23, 2025.

Born in Covington Township, she was the daughter of the late Everett W. and Dolores (Ames) Doran.

She was the wife of the late Rev. W. John Altpeter, with whom she shared 50 years of...