Obituaries

John S. Kurtz

Feb 24, 2019

John S. Kurtz, 91, of Ephrata, died Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Fairmount Homes.

He was the husband of the late Louella H. Rutt Kurtz who died in 2009. Born in East Earl Twp, he was the son of the late Aaron H. and Edna B. Sensenig Kurtz.

John spent his career in the poultry...

Joseph Whynn Thomas

Feb 21, 2019

Joseph W. Thomas, 81, of Elverson, died Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the home of his daughter, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Milford and Martha (Stoltzfus) Hertzler. He was married 63 years on Feb. 7 to Roseann (Fillman) Thomas.

Joe worked as...

Joseph Thomas

Feb 21, 2019

Regina T. Proper

Feb 19, 2019

Regina T. Proper, 67, of Willow Street, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at her home.

Regina worked for 21 years as a Service Aid at Conestoga View in Lancaster. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, scrap booking and cooking.

Surviving in addition to her husband, Harold F. Proper, Jr., are two children, Tammy Williams of Ephrata, and...

June G. Huss

Feb 19, 2019

June G. Huss, 96, of Lititz, formerly of New Holland, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Luther Acres in Lititz after a long good life.

Born in Coatesville, June 17, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Merion W. and Kathryn M. (Kline) Griffith. Her loving husband, Warren Huss, Jr., died in 1984.

June...

Elayne D. Hendrickson

Feb 18, 2019

Elayne D. Hendrickson, 90, of New Holland, formerly of Baltimore, MD, died Monday, February 18, 2019, at Garden Spot Village, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Malone, NY, she was a daughter of the late Michael James and Mildred (Hinman) Donahue. Her husband, Lester D. Hendrickson, died May 11, 2016.

Elayne worked for 30 years,...

Veronica Youndt

Feb 18, 2019

Veronica Gehman Youndt, 98, of 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 18, 2019.

She was the wife of the late Clair R. Youndt who died in 2004. Born in Maple Grove, Berks County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Anna Weber Gehman.

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Vickie Lynn Harnish

Feb 17, 2019

Vickie L. Harnish, 60, of Narvon, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 17, 2019.

She was the wife of Robin J. “Rob” Harnish with whom she celebrated 36 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Susan Boley Fryberger.

Vickie worked for Zerbe Sisters Nursing...

Cosette F. Sweigart

Feb 17, 2019

Cosette F. “Cosy” Sweigart, 64, of Blue Ball, died Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Lancaster General after a five year battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Born in Ephrata, she was a daughter of Charles Buchanan, Sr. and the late Grace (Boley) Buchanan. She was married 37 years on May 9 to Brian W. Sweigart.

Cosy worked...

Jean M. Martin

Feb 15, 2019

Jean M. Martin, 83, of Ephrata, formerly of Narvon, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Fairmount Homes.

Born in Reamstown, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Caroline (Scheaffer) Hauck. She would have been married 64 years on February 26 to Robert G. Martin.

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Gabriel Delyn Good

Feb 13, 2019

Gabriel DeLyn Good, died a few hours after birth on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Lititz.

He was the son of Delton M. and Lynelle Faye Musser Good of Mohnton.

Surviving besides his parents are two sisters, Alayna and Gloria Good; a brother, Addison Good; paternal grandparents, Curvin and Mary Martin Good of...

Wayne M. Viegut

Feb 12, 2019

Wayne M. Viegut, 69, of Honey Brook, formerly of Wisconsin, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Paoli Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born in Wausau, WI, he was a son of Helen (Schattl) Viegut and the late Melvin Viegut. He was married 47 years on June 19 to Nancy L. (Bennett) Viegut.

Wayne was working...

Howard Stewart Eckhart

Feb 9, 2019

HOWARD STEWART ECKHART, born September 29, 1954, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 9, 2019.

Howie is survived by his loving wife Bonnie who was by his side throughout this most difficult journey of his 10-month battle with Stage 4 Brain Cancer.

He is...

Kathleen M. Burkholder

Feb 9, 2019

Kathleen M. Burkholder, 91, formerly of Terre Hill, died Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center. Her husband, John D. Burkholder, preceded her in death in 2014.

Born in Terre Hill, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Christie (Eidemiller) Horning.

Kathleen was a sewing machine operator...

Frank J. Kuserk

Feb 9, 2019

Frank was born in Philadelphia on March 9, 1926; he was a son of the late Blaise and Jenny (McGarrigle) Kuserk. On July 1, 1950 Frank married Jane Homka and later moved to West Deptford, NJ in 1955.

Frank joined the Navy in 1943 at the age of 17 and served aboard the submarine USS Gato in...

John Stives

Feb 7, 2019

John Stives (Jack), passed away on February 7th, 2019

at his place of residence, in Lancaster, PA,

with his daughter, Jacqueline Battle, by his side.

John was a veteran of the Korea War, stationed in Aberdeen , MD,

With an additional 8 years Army Reserves. He retired

from Roebling...

M. Irvin Eberly

Feb 6, 2019

M. Irvin Eberly, 81, of Gap, passed away unexpectedly at Brandywine Hospital on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

He was married 59 years to Alma Hoover Eberly. Born in East Earl Township, he was the son of the late Menno M. and Lizzie S. Brubaker Eberly.

Irvin was a farmer and for many years was a...

Leonard S. High

Feb 6, 2019

Leonard S. High, 72, of Akron, entered into Heaven following a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Myerstown, he was a son of the late John David and Laura B (Sauder) High. He was married 52 years on October 1 to Lena M. (Reiff) High.

Leonard...

Ivan K. Horst

Feb 4, 2019

Ivan K. Horst, 83, of Farmersville, entered into rest on Monday, February 4, 2019 at his home after a 4 month battle with cancer.

Born in West Earl Township, he was a son of the late Harry and Fannie (Kauffman) Horst. He was the husband of Mabel (Martin) Horst for 61 years.

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Thelma J. Miller

Feb 1, 2019

Thelma J. Miller, 70, of New Holland, PA died Friday, February 1, 2019.

Born in Lancaster PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Miller. She is survived by three brothers, Wilmer (Lois) Miller, Richard (Connie) Miller, both of McClure, David (Sandy) Miller of Hershey, two sisters, Ruth (Norman) Troyer of Perry and Anna...