Obituaries

Aug 22, 2025

Grace E. Hoober, of Leesport PA, died on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Reading Hospital following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Rodney R. Hoober, DDS. They were married for 59 years, prior to his death in 2015.

Born on May 10, 1932 in Shamokin, PA, Schuykill County, she...

Aug 22, 2025

Thomas Gordon Derrick, 79, of New Holland, Pennsylvania, was ushered into the Presence of our Savior on Friday, August 22, 2025. He was the son of the late Gordon Emmitt Derrick and Marjorie Doris (Singer) Derrick.

Tom was born and raised in Reeders, PA - a small town in the Pocono Mountains. He was a great story-teller...

Aug 12, 2025

Dietmar R. Solbrig, 87, of Terre Hill, passed away on August 12, 2025 in his residence.

Born in Ellefeld, Vogtland Germany, he was the son of the late Rudi Willi and Hildegard (Ziegner) Solbrig.

He was the husband of Kathleen M. (Studenroth) Solbrig, with whom he shared 30 years.

He was a member...

Aug 9, 2025

Frederick L. Peterson, 79, of Denver, has gone Home to be with his Lord Jesus and Heavenly Father. His wife of 49 years, Charlene J. (Loreno), survives.

Born in Junction City, KS, he was the son of the late Willard Peterson and Ruby Mae (Chapman) Pollard.

He served in the US...

Aug 7, 2025

Melody Lynn Kohler, 64, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 in her home in Morgantown, PA. She was the beloved wife of Dean D. Kohler, with whom she shared 43 years of marriage.

Born in Rochester, NY, on December 6, 1960. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Grace (Wiese) Tripp.

Melody...

Aug 4, 2025

Miguel A. Uribe, 95, of Lancaster, passed away on August 4, 2025, in his residence.

Born in Colombia, he was the son of the late Domingo de Jesus and Rosa M. (Ochoa) Uribe.

He was the husband of the late Maria Celina (Ochoa) Uribe, with whom he shared 36 years of marriage until the time...

Aug 4, 2025

Arlene F. Kurtz, 80, of East Earl, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on August 4, 2025, at home. Arlene was born in Blue Ball, to her late parents, Clair and Marion (Usner) Hartranft. Her beloved husband, Jerry D. Kurtz, survives at home.

Arlene was a loving and caring woman. She loved her family dearly, especially...

Aug 3, 2025

Catherine L. Hackett (née Buchter), 91, passed away peacefully after a recent illness, surrounded by the love of her family.

Catherine was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy came from time spent with those she loved. She was the beloved mother of Karen Usner (Ronald), Bunnie Iannacone (Jamie), Terry Hackett, and Patricia Pfautz (Barry)....

Aug 3, 2025

Robert L. Snader, 86, Husband, Father, Pap and Great Grandfather, passed away on Sunday, August 3rd at home after a brief illness. He resided in Denver but was a longtime resident of Terre Hill.

Born in Terre Hill, he was married to Joyce (Witwer) for 63 years.

He was the son of the late Harold...

Aug 1, 2025

Richard A. Graham, 74, of Narvon, passed away peacefully at home on August 1, 2025. Richard was born in Coatesville, PA to his late mother, Goldie Graham and is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Brenda J. (Diem) Graham, at home.

Richard was a devoted family man and was loved deeply by his wife, children...

Jul 31, 2025

Dale M. Risser, beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the age of 73.

Dale enjoyed 53 years of marriage with the love of his life, Patricia L. (Maser) Risser, raising four children and sharing with all of them his love of steam engines, metal fabrication, mechanics, reading, fishing,...

Jul 29, 2025

Glenn Dale Martzall, 81, of Fairmount Homes, formerly of New Holland, went to his heavenly home with God on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was married to Dorcas (Metzler) for 59 years. His children are Tana, wife of Burt Hey; and Tim, husband of Wendy (Knox) Martzall. His grandchildren are Rosa Hey; and Jesse Hey, husband of...

Jul 28, 2025

Dwane L. Hostetter, 80, a resident of Garden Spot Village, went home to be with his Lord on July 28, 2025.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late I. Donald and Verna (Umble) Hostetter.

He was the loving husband of Priscilla E. (Hosler) Hostetter, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage....

Jul 26, 2025

Brooklyn Faith Martin, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2025 at Reading Hospital.

She was the infant daughter of Andre C. and Jessica D. (Hoover) Martin.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Owen Blake Martin and grandparents, Ernest and Yvonne Martin and Delmar and Anita Hoover.

A private...

Jul 23, 2025

Mary E. Kurtz, 97, of Elverson, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at home. Mary was one of eleven children, born to the late Milton and Irene (Hinnershitz) Fisher. Her husband, William L. Kurtz, passed away on December 9, 2003.

Mary was a beloved member of the Elverson community. She worshiped at Elverson United...

Jul 20, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Jay Groff, 71, loving brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2025. Born in Lancaster, Chuck was the son of the late Benjamin and Carrie Groff.

Chuck owned and operated Groff’s Construction Company for more than 50 years in Lancaster County. He deeply loved his bird Solomon, camping...

Jul 17, 2025

Emma H. Witmer, 86, of New Holland, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was born in West Earl Township, to her late parents, Jonas and Emma (Hoover) Good. Emma was married to Jacob W. Witmer for 64 years.

Emma was the former owner of Witmer Quilt Shop, and she was a member of Groffdale Mennonite...

Jul 15, 2025

Harvey Z. Hoover, 74, of 333 Reading Rd., East Earl, died unexpectedly of natural causes on July 15, 2025.

Born in East Earl, PA, he was the son of the late Paul and Emma (Zimmerman) Hoover.

He was a retired farmer and a member of Spring Grove Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference....

Jul 13, 2025

Esther Z. Hoover, 86, of Narvon, PA, died on Sunday July 13, 2025, at her residence. Esther was born in Caernarvon Twp., to the late Joseph and Marth Shirk. She was the wife of Ivan N. Hoover for 64 years of marriage.

Esther was a homemaker and a member of the Churchtown Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference).

Jul 12, 2025

Paul M. Snader, 92, of New Holland, passed away on July 12, 2025, at Garden Spot Village. Paul was born in Earl Twp., to his late parents, Moses and Martha (Martin) Snader. His wife, Doris J. (Hoober) Snader passed away in 2022.

Paul was a retired dairy farmer and worked for John Sauder Auto Company. A man...