Obituaries

Jul 12, 2019

Trevor Kordell Musser, stillborn son of Michael S. and Margaret J. (Kreider) Musser of Ephrata, on Friday, July 12, 2019 at UPMC Lititz.

Surviving in addition to his parents are six siblings, Roger, married to Lori, Jalissa, Kyle, Vanessa, Tyler, and Derrick Musser; a nephew, Liam Musser; paternal grandparents, Marlin and Merla Musser; and maternal grandparents, Ivan...

Jul 10, 2019

James G. Eberly, 89, a resident of the Zerbe Retirement Community, passed away at the home on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

He was married 67 years to Elsie S. Bicher Eberly. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alice Good Eberly.

James retired from New Holland Concrete where he had...

Jul 10, 2019

Pauline “Polly” Godown, age 75, of Elverson, PA, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Born in Sellersville, she was the daughter of the late Paul W. and Mae (Walbert) Weaver.

She was the mother of 5, grandmother of 13.

She graduated from Upper Perkiomen High School and...

Jul 6, 2019

Dorothy Renard Harkins, 96, wife of Melvin B. Harkins of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, passed away on July 6, 2019.

Dorothy was born in West Grove, PA, to the late Gaston W. Renard and Violett Gregg Renard. She is survived by her husband Melvin, of Garden Spot Village, with whom she shared 76 years...

Jul 6, 2019

Helen V. Zuck, 98, of 2499 Zerbe Rd., Narvon, formerly of Blue Ball, died Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center following a short illness. Her husband, Rae R. Simpson, preceded her in death in 1964.

Born in Parkesburg, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin E. and Viola (Crosson) Pierce.

Jul 5, 2019

Craig Miller, Jr., 45, passed away at home on July 5, 2019 after his 5 ½ year battle with brain cancer. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of Craig Alan Miller, Sr. and Brenda (Hansley) Miller, East Earl. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray M. Miller, Pottstown and Gloria E. (Becker) Miller, Pottstown, and his...

Jul 5, 2019

Ryan Scott Shultz, 39, of Denver, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 5, 2019.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Nelson S. Shultz of Edgewood, New Mexico, and Nancy A. Nauman Murphy of Strasburg. He was the step-son of Vaughn Murphy and Tonia Shultz.

Ryan was a mechanic and employed by K & W...

Jul 5, 2019

Anthony “Tony” Joseph Cucuzella, 92, passed away July 5th at Lancaster General Hospital. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Theresa Randisi Cucuzella. He was World War II Navy Veteran serving on the SS Benevolent from 1944-1947. He owned his own barber shop until the time he passed away.

He was a member...

Jul 4, 2019

Charles E. Lorah, 93, of Ephrata Manor, died Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. His wife of 66 years, Elmo A. (Laidig) Lorah, survives.

Born in Bowmansville, he was the son of the late Harry Daniel and Annetta Irene (Fox) Lorah.

Charlie worked as a machinist in the textile industry until his...

Jul 3, 2019

Timothy A Heitz, at age 58, went home to be with his Lord on July 3, 2019 peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Tim was a native of Ephrata Pennsylvania, a graduate of Grove City College and Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington D.C. He served many years as pastor in the following church communities throughout Eastern Pennsylvania: Evangelical United Methodist...

Jul 1, 2019

MarsElla Reeve, 92, a resident of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, passed away at the home on Monday, July 1, 2019.

Born in Woodbury, NJ she was the daughter of the late Isaac C. and Ruth Sapp Reeve.

MarsElla had worked as an accountant for the PA Railroad for 19 years and then retired from...

Jun 30, 2019

Martin M. Shirk, 79, of Narvon, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. His wife, Eva M. (Nolt) Shirk, died April 4, 2019.

Born in Caernarvon Twp., he was a son of the late Samuel R. and Florence R. (Martin) Shirk.

Martin was a farmer and a member of the...

Jun 30, 2019

Jun 29, 2019

Evelyn Griffith, of Garden Spot Village in New Holland, PA, died June 29, 2019 at the age of 83. A beloved wife and mother, Evelyn was born in Edgewater, NJ, to the late Tobias and Alvilde Rheinerston Egeland, and was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Eugene Griffith.

Throughout her life, Evelyn brought the...

Jun 26, 2019

Albert Marlin Best, 99, was born September 20, 1919 at Knox, PA. He was the son of George and Ada Master Best. He died June 26, 2019 at the Willow Valley Communities, Lancaster PA

He graduated from Emlenton High School in 1937 and worked his way through Pennsylvania State University, graduating in 1942 with a...

Jun 24, 2019

Paul E. Wagner, 90, of New Holland, died early morning, Monday, June 24.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Rosene Howe Wagner who died March 2014. Once more they will be together again.

Born December 28, 1928 in Mohnton, Berks County, he was the son of the late George and...

Jun 22, 2019

Edwin M. Nolt, 74, of New Holland, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 22, 2019.

Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Edwin B. and Anna Nolt.

Edwin had retired from Ford New Holland and was a member of Ephrata United Zion Church.

Surviving...

Jun 22, 2019

Roger G. Eshelman was welcomed into heaven on Saturday, June 22, 2019. The son of the late Isaac and Mary (Gable) Eshelman, Roger was born November, 23, 1923 near Terre Hill, PA. Along with his five siblings, Roger was raised on the family farm and after his service in World War 2, went on to live and raise his...

Jun 21, 2019

Betty L. Martin Risser, 85, of Lititz, formerly of East Earl, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Brethren Village.

Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Cora (Zimmerman) Shreiner. She was married 9 years on Feb. 27 to Carl H. Risser. Her first husband, Warren Martin, died in 2004....

Jun 21, 2019

Irwin L. Groff, 78, of Lititz, (formerly of New Holland) passed Friday, June 21, 2019 after a lengthy illness at Brethren Village.

Born in East Cocalico Twp., he was a son of the late Amos and Eva (Fox) Groff. He was married 18 years on August 19 to Joyce E. (Snavely) Hershey Groff. His first...