Obituaries

Mar 25, 2019

Russell H. Yost, 93, of New Holland, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was the husband of the late Ruth J. Staller Yost who died in July 2018. Born in Schuykill Haven, PA he was the son of the late Arno C. and Verna R. Achenbach Yost.

Russell retired...

Mar 25, 2019

Charles Harold Sagner, 75, of New Holland, departed this Earth on March 25, 2019 to be with his Saviour, Jesus Christ.

He was married 52 years to Bonnie Nolt Sagner. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Harold J. and Margaret Robinson Sagner.

Charlie graduated from S. Horace Scott Senior High School...

Mar 23, 2019

Rhoda M Sauder, 83, entered peacefully into the arms of her blessed Savior on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Fairmount Homes of Ephrata following declining health related to heart conditions. She was born April 5, 1935 to the late Martin D. and Mabel W. Clymer and was the 15th of 17 children. She is survived by her sisters Esther...

Mar 23, 2019

Frank W. Hoover, 60, of New Holland, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital ER. His wife of 38 years, Cindy A. (Zimmerman) Hoover, survives.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Warren M. and Phoebe S. (Weaver) Hoover.

Frank was a farmer and...

Mar 23, 2019

Anthea Lynn Gehman, 26, of Mohnton, died March 23, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with her health.

She was born on April 28, 1992 in Ephrata to Ronald E. and Norma J. (Byler) Gehman, with whom she resided.

She is survived by her...

Mar 22, 2019

Patrecia Eleanor Gilmartin, 81, originally from Camp Hill, PA and residing in New Holland, PA died Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Gardens at Stevens care facility in Stevens, PA.

Pat was born July 12, 1937 in Mechanicsburg, PA to Eleanor Margaret Becker and John Miller Becker. She graduated from Camp Hill High School in 1955 and...

Mar 22, 2019

John W. Garrett, 70, of Lancaster, died Friday, March 22, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. His wife, Judy A. (Straubel) Garrett, survives.

Born in Kansas City, MO, he was the son of Irene (Taylor) Garrett of New Holland and the late Arthur Garrett.

John served as a pastor for two years...

Mar 19, 2019

Kenneth L. Myers, 71, of New Holland, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at his home.

Born in Cambridge (Honey Brook), PA, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Irene E. (Burkey) Myers. His survived by his sister, Lorrie K. Good; her two daughters: Jennifer Swanson (married to Arthur; son: Dustin); and Jamie...

Mar 17, 2019

Terry W. Louth, 69, of Narvon, died Sunday, March 17, 2019 at his home after a lengthy illness.

Born in Chester, PA, he was a son of the late John H. and Janet E. (Pilkington) Louth. He was married to his loving wife, Cynthia (Jenkins) Louth for 24 years.

Terry was...

Mar 13, 2019

Robert L. Keen, 85, of Honey Brook, formerly of Glenmoore, PA and Laurel Springs, NJ, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Tel Hai Retirement Community after a brief illness.

Born in Laurel Springs, NJ, he was a son of the late Christian and Ruth (Kern) Keen. He was married 53 years on January 22 to Lucille (Kaempfer)...

Mar 12, 2019

Julia M. Todd, 82, of Stevens, formerly of Canton, NY, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at The Gardens at Stevens, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Canton, NY she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Brenda (Petot) Capallario. Her husband, Albert Neil Todd, died Sept. 24, 1992.

Julia worked in food services at...

Mar 11, 2019

Clayton S. Bowman, 97, of Ephrata, died Monday, March 11, 2019 at Fairmount Homes.

Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Henry and Emma Snader Bowman. He was married 72 years to the late Mabel Ruhl Bowman who died in 2017.

Clayton retired from Sensenig’s Feed Mill in New Holland, formerly...

Mar 11, 2019

Mary R. Weaver, 68, of Ephrata, died Monday, March 11, 2019 at Fairmount Home. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Irvin M. Weaver.

Born in Ephrata Twp., she was the daughter of the late Elam G. and Lillian (Redcay) Martin.

Mary was a homemaker who enjoyed doing embroidery...

Mar 10, 2019

Richard Benjamin Buckwalter, New Holland, PA, passed away in the company of his family during the early morning hours of March 10 at Garden Spot Village. Richard was born on February 22, 1925 in Lancaster, PA, the third of six children born in the midst of the Great Depression, all raised by his mother Martha Denlinger Buckwalter (1897 -...

Mar 10, 2019

Eva M. Martin, 90, of Ephrata, died Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Fairmount Homes, after a brief illness.

Born in New Holland, she was a daughter of the late Jonas N. and Emma M. (Martin) Martin.

Eva worked in the produce department at Shady Maple Farm Market until her retirement in 2006. She was a...

Mar 8, 2019

Alberta Jean Hughes Weaver, 81, of Orlando, FL, wife of the late Abram Mark Weaver, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Greenville, SC.

Born in Jane Lew, WV, she was a daughter of the late Allen and Ruby West Hughes.

Mrs. Weaver was a homemaker and member of...

Mar 7, 2019

Edgar H. Eidemiller, 86, resident of Terre Hill, passed away on Thursday, March 07, 2019, at Landis Homes. He was a man of faith, a devoted husband, a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 66 years, Nancy (Shirk) Eidemiller. Born in Denver, PA, he was the son of the...

Mar 3, 2019

Alfred James Stauffer, 80, of Lititz, passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Ephrata Manor.

He was married 54 years to Ruth Ann Leaman Stauffer. Born in Brecknock Twp., he was the son of the late Aaron O. and Mary G. Musser Stauffer.

Al’s work experience included cabinet making at...

Mar 2, 2019

Doris A. (Zanzinger) Frailey, 89, of Garden Spot Village in New Holland, Pennsylvania, passed away March 2, 2019, with family by her side. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 24, 1929, the elder daughter of the late Howard and Edna Zanzinger. Doris graduated from Upper Southampton High School in 1947 and attended West Chester State Teacher’s College...

Feb 27, 2019

L. Cathryn Sensenig, 92, formerly of Ephrata, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Zerbe Retirement Community in Narvon.

She was the wife of the late Russell I. Sensenig who died in 2000. Born in Bowmansville, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Katie Good Burkhart.

Cathryn was a homemaker and a member...