Obituaries

Jan 24, 2025

Arlene L. Wise, 94, of Ephrata, went home peacefully to be with her Lord on Friday, January 24. She was under the care of Hospice & Community Care.

She was the wife to the late Jacob Wise Jr who died in 2017 with whom she shared 66 years of marriage. She was the daughter of the late...

Jan 22, 2025

Kurt J. Miller Sr., 67, of New Holland, passed away on January 22, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Norristown, he was the son of the late Edward Dean Miller Jr. and G. Elaine (Simpson) Miller.

He was a graduate of Wissahickon High School and was employed as a forklift operator for...

Jan 22, 2025

Paul H. Ekdahl (89), of Freehold, NJ died peacefully at home on January 22, 2025. He was born in Englishtown, NJ on 02/05/35 and spent most of his life working at his passion for growing and selling flowers at Ekdahl’s Greenhouses in Freehold, NJ.

In the early 1960s, Paul, with his wife Janet, built the nursery business...

Jan 21, 2025

Lois H. (Ulsh) Harmon, 85, of New Holland, passed away on January 21, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Brade and Helen (Bryant) Ulsh.

She was the wife of the late Gary L. Harmon, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage until his passing on...

Jan 20, 2025

Sylvia L. Mobley, 83, a precious, beloved wife, mother, and grandmom, a resident of Garden Spot Village, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025.

She was married 62 years to Roger M. Mobley. Born in Abington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Ethel Furness Hinkle.

Sylvia has worked in Financial Aid...

Jan 20, 2025

Robert Lee Leaman, 62, of Parkesburg, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 20, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Reading, PA, to his late parents, Donald E. and Shirley A. (Scheiwe) Leaman. He married his beloved spouse, Shelly Lynn (Fellenbaum) Leaman on December 10, 1988, and together, they recently celebrated 36 years of marriage....

Jan 14, 2025

Dolores R. “Toot” (Coble) Young, 87, of New Holland, passed away on January 14, 2025 in her residence.

Born in Kinzer, she was the daughter of the late Winfield M. and Anna M. (Groff) Coble.

She was the lifelong companion of Thomas “Tom Cat” McKillips, with whom she’s shared 57 years together.

She...

Jan 14, 2025

Erla Faye (Good) Sensenig, 89, formerly of New Holland, PA, passed away on January 14, 2025, at Richland Christian Home. Erla was born in East Earl, PA to the late Eli T. and Mary (Kurtz) Good and was married to the late David W. Sensenig for 40 years.

She was a homemaker and a member...

Jan 14, 2025

Debra “Grammy” J. (Frank) Means, 68, of New Holland passed away on January 14, 2025 in her residence.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Betty (Hostetter) Frank.

She was the wife of John “Bill” Means Jr., with whom she shared 40 years of marriage.

She was employed...

Jan 11, 2025

Amos H. Stauffer, 82, of Stevens, PA, entered into rest on January 11, 2025, at home. Amos was born in Lancaster, PA, to his late parents, Willis and Anna Mary (Hursh) Stauffer. He was married for 61 years to Lizzie B. (Martin) Stauffer, who survives at home.

Amos founded and operated Stauffer Repair Shop in Stevens. He...

Jan 8, 2025

Gloria M. Raber, 71, of Stevens, PA passed away following a brief battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

She was the wife of Noah J. Raber with whom she shared 51 years of marriage.

Born in Denver, PA, she was the daughter of Luke and Willa Mae (Good) Sauder of Ephrata, PA.

Jan 8, 2025

Helen L. (Anderson) Glick, 93, passed away on January 8, 2025 as a resident of Garden Spot Village.

She was born in Carbondale, IL and moved to Denver, CO at the age of one.

In 1954, she graduated with a BSN from the University of Colorado School of Nursing.

Helen married Ray S....

Jan 8, 2025

Domenica (Grimaldi) Baiocco, 93, formerly of Yonkers, NY, passed away on January 8, 2025. She was a resident of Garden Spot Village.

Born in Yonkers, NY, Domenica was the daughter of the late Domenico and Maria (Botta) Grimaldi.

She was the wife of the late Anthony F. Baiocco Sr., with whom she married on September...

Jan 8, 2025

Teresa Arlene (Klevis) Kutz, of East Earl, sadly ended her life on January 8, 2024, after a long struggle with chronic illness. Born in Coatesville, PA, on November 16, 1962, Teresa was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Spickler) Klevis. She enjoyed a 32 year long marriage to her husband, Melvin C. Kutz, until his passing in...

Jan 5, 2025

Elam A. Shirk, 94, passed away on January 5, 2025 as a resident of Garden Spot Village.

Born in Wide Hollow, he was the son of the late Agustus and Mary (Wise) Shirk.

He was the husband of Betty A. (McCarty) Shirk, with whom he married on March 22, 1952 and shared 72 years of...

Jan 4, 2025

Salinda S. Weber, 92, formerly of Denver, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2025, at Garden Spot Village, New Holland. Born in Morgantown, she was the daughter of the late Enos and Annie (Yoder) Stoltzfus. She married Floyd Weber in 1952 and enjoyed almost 68 years of marriage until his death in 2020.

Jan 4, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Stephanie Witman, age 48, of New Holland, who left us at her home on January 4th, 2025, after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.

Stephanie was the beloved wife of Reade G. Witman, who she was married to for 25 years. Born in New Jersey,...

Jan 3, 2025

Clinton D. Martin, 35, of Robesonia, passed away following an accident at work on Friday, January 3, 2025.

He was the husband of Julie Bange Martin with whom he shared 13 years of marriage. Born in Memphis, MO he was the son of Curvin M. Martin of Memphis. MO and the late Edith Martin. He was the...

Jan 1, 2025

Retired Dr. of optometry, Richard R. Lehr, entered Glory on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 with his three children by his side. He was born in his childhood home to Robert and Irma Lehr of York, PA. on April 20th 1930, and graduated from William Penn High School in 1948. In his teen years, Dick was active in the York...

Jan 1, 2025

Peter J. Rueckle, 69, of New Holland, passed away peacefully at his home on January 1, 2025. Peter was born in Abington, PA, to his late parents, William and Gladys (Richards) Rueckle. Peter and his beloved wife, Lynn C. (Munshower) Rueckle, recently celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary.

Peter worked for many years in sales and IT services...