Obituaries

Feb 1, 2019

Edith M. Blessing, 88, of Denver, died Friday, February 1, 2019 at York Hospital.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Earl C. and Kathryn Sandoe Boley.

Edith had worked for the Frank Ix Silk Mill in New Holland, and then with the Ephrata CAP. She was of the Protestant faith....

Feb 1, 2019

Lilly Burkholder Stoltzfus went to be with Jesus at the age of 93 on February 1, 2019. From her birth on May 23, 1925, Lilly was known for her calming presence, ready laugh and humor, and unwavering love of God and humanity.

Raised in a vibrant Amish family, their home was always filled with visitors and engaging...

Jan 31, 2019

Barbara A. Wagner, 77, of Narvon, died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at her home. Her husband of 42 years, John E. Wagner, Jr., survives.

Born in Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Catherine (Kurtz) Beaver.

Barbara was a homemaker and enjoyed bowling.

In...

Jan 30, 2019

Clyde W. Martin, 87, of Ephrata, formerly of East Earl, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Fairmount Home. He and his wife Frances M. (Shirk) Martin would have observed their 67th wedding anniversary in March.

Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Tobias and Ella (Weaver) Martin.

As a dairy...

Jan 29, 2019

James Leon High, 87, of Gordonville, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Evergreen Estates Retirement Community.

He was married to Joanne Kling High, who predeceased him in 2010. Born in Millway, he was the son of the late James High and Kathryn (Barley) High.

James “Leon” was co-owner of...

Jan 29, 2019

Claudia Ann (Noden) Kling, 69, of Manheim, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

She was married 43 years to Ronald C. Kling. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Winfield S. and Harriet Mae Jones Noden.

Claudia was a homemaker and had also worked for Distinctive Affairs Catering. She...

Jan 25, 2019

Ruth Landes Mast of Elverson passed suddenly from natural causes on January 25, 2019. She was 88 years old.

Born in Hatfield, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Edna (Godshall) Landes. In 1951, she married Milford S. Mast of Morgantown. They had five children. Ruth was a devoted wife who supported her husband’s farming...

Jan 25, 2019

Kevin S. Bryan, 50, of Ephrata, died Friday, January 25, 2019 at Wellspan York Hospital. He was the loving husband of Laura Lynn (Levengood) Bryan for almost six years.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Ernest and Rosalie (Griffith) Bryan.

Prior to Kevin’s disability, he had worked...

Jan 25, 2019

Mildred (Millie) Wert, 82, of Lititz, went home to meet her Lord on January 25th, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in East Earl, PA, on March 9th, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Edna (Martin) Gingrich. She married Charles Wert on May 9th, 1956 and they celebrated 62 years of marriage.

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Jan 24, 2019

Betty A. Witwer, 86, of Lancaster, formerly of Ephrata, died Thursday, January 24, 2019.

Born in Reinholds, she was a daughter of Ralph H. and Ida M. (Kepple) Ochs. Her husband, Paul D. Witwer, Sr., died Dec. 18, 2018.

Betty had worked at the F&M Hat Company in Denver for several years.

She...

Jan 24, 2019

Ruth K. Essick, 92, of Honey Brook, died Thursday, January 24, 2019 after a brief illness at Tel Hai Retirement Community.

Born in Spring City, she was a daughter of the late Jacob F. and Climena (Ehst) Kolb. Her husband, Forrest W. Essick, died May 30, 1984.

Ruth was a homemaker and a former member...

Jan 21, 2019

Zachary A. Graybill, 30, of East Boston, MA died unexpectedly after a brief illness on Monday, January 21, 2019.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Donavon Graybill of Lititz, and Robin Brown Olzacki of Plymouth, MA.

Zachary was a 2006 graduate of Warwick High School and had been employed as a Maintenance Technician...

Jan 20, 2019

Sarah E. Reed, 95, of Jefferson Twp., PA, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019.

Born in Downingtown, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Renee Nielson Burkey. She was preceded in death by husbands, Ralph E. Wayne, Ray Connell, Arthur Bischoff and Raymond Reed.

Sarah had been a Stanley Products dealer for...

Jan 20, 2019

Vera H. Martin, 88, a resident of Landis Homes, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019.

She was the wife of the late Moses H. Martin, who died in 2002. Born in West Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Henry B. and Lizzie Martin Hoover.

Vera was a homemaker and a member...

Jan 20, 2019

Thelma E. “Tiny” Buch, 94, formerly of Leola, died Sunday, January 20, 2019 while under the care of Compassus Hospice. Her husband, Leon R. Buch, Jr., preceded her in death in 1976.

Born in Bareville, she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Louella (Myers) Burkhart.

She was a member...

Jan 19, 2019

James M. Musser, 64, of Bowmansville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at his home, following a several-year battle with ALS. His wife of 43 years, Susan K. (Burkhart) Musser, survives.

Born in Denver, he was the son of the late Mark G. and Maria Z. (Martin) Musser.

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Jan 18, 2019

William D. McKillips, 83, of 218 Wecaf Rd., New Holland, died Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith (Strock) McKillips in 1987.

Born in Gap, he was the son of the late Roy and Dora (Work) McKillips.

Bill was a truck driver...

Jan 15, 2019

Ralph E. Dellinger Jr., 60, of New Holland, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 after a brief illness.

Born in Ft. Leavenworth, KS on August 2, 1958, he was the son of Bobbie Dellinger (Pruett) and the late Ralph E. Dellinger Sr.

He is survived by Cindy Dellinger, daughter...

Jan 15, 2019

Marilyn S. “Sue” Henderson, 74, of Terre Hill, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at her home. Her husband of 57 years, Robert P. Henderson, survives.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Anne Katula.

Sue was a long-time employee of Pepperidge Farm and a member of New Holland...

Jan 15, 2019

Clarence H. Horst, 95, of Reading, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in Reading.

Born in Adamstown, he was a son of the late Elmer K. and Katie (Buckwalter) Horst. His wife, Ruby A. (King) Horst, died Nov. 21, 2009.

Clarence worked most of his career at the Bollman Hat Company but also loved farming.