Obituaries

Jan 21, 2018

Arlene M. Woods, 72, of Leola, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at her home. She was married for 44 years to Victor R. Woods, who survives.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Walter S. and Mary E. (Landis) Bowman.

Arlene was a seamstress for many...

Jan 19, 2018

Keith D. Benton, 68, of Leola, died at home on Friday, January 19, 2018. He had been under the care of Hospice and Community Care.

He was married 37 years to Sharon L. Zeigler Benton. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Carl S., Sr. and Madeline Dunn Benton.

Keith retired from...

Jan 18, 2018

Barry W. Noll, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Luther Acres in Lititz.

Barry was the son of William and Vera (Steely) Noll and stepmother Edith High. He leaves behind a loving wife of 58 years, Nancy (Burkhart) and a sweet dog, Grover as well as many nieces and nephews who...

Jan 18, 2018

Lisa Ann Levengood, 54, of East Earl, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, January 18, 2018.

She was married 38 years to Arthur “Corky” Levengood. Born in Paoli, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Sharon O’Brian Culley.

Lisa was last employed as a bank teller.

Surviving besides her husband are...

Jan 17, 2018

Ray Daub, 76, of New Holland died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Louise (Ressler) Daub in 2003.

Born in Curwensville, he was the son of the late Clifford and Elaine (Dimmick) Daub.

He was employed by Martin Limestone...

Jan 17, 2018

Thomas L. Cashwiler, Jr., 78, of Narvon, died on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Ephrata Manor.

Born in Glenmore, he was the son of the late Thomas L. Sr., and Anna Sweigart Cashwiler.

Thomas retired from Sperry New Holland where he had worked for over 25 years. He enjoyed watching baseball, football and NASCAR.

Jan 16, 2018

Pauline H. “Polly” Shirk, 89, formerly of Blue Ball, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at The Groves in Ephrata. Her husband, Willis G. Shirk, preceded her in death in 2004.

Born in Denver, she was the daughter of the late George Paul and Mary E. (Rogers) Krick.

Polly was a graduate...

Jan 16, 2018

Edward N. Asquith, 54, of 41 E. Fulton St., Ephrata, died unexpectedly on January 16, 2018 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. His wife of 19 years, Beth A. (Kennel) Asquith, survives.

Born in Annapolis, MD, he was the son of Martha (Reynolds) Asquith and the late William N. Asquith.

Edward was...

Jan 15, 2018

Clarence H. “Larry” McCoog, of Elverson, died on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Reading Hospital & Medical Center. His wife of 41 years, Barbara A. (Matichak) McCoog, survives.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Clarence and Alice (Dollard) McCoog.

Larry graduated from LaSalle College in 1974 with...

Jan 11, 2018

David S. Horst, 92, of 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, formerly of East Earl, passed peacefully into his eternal rest on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Fairmount Homes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mary (Esbenshade) Horst on Sept. 21, 2017.

Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the...

Jan 10, 2018

Daniel S. Martin, 85, of 1187 Dry Tavern Road, Denver, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at his home.

Born in Ephrata, he was a son of the late Raymond A. and Katie (Stauffer) Martin. He was the husband of Leah (Martin) Brubacker Martin. His first wife, Mattie, died in 1982.

Daniel was a member of...

Jan 10, 2018

Reuben B. Weaver, 95, of 137 Laurel Rd., East Earl, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie M. (Shirk) Weaver in 2007.

Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Noah and Onea (Bare) Weaver.

Reuben was a...

Jan 9, 2018

Carl Gene High, 73, of Willow Street, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the loving husband of Alice M. (Herr) High for 52 years.

Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Daniel W. and Nora (Becher) High.

Carl was a truck driver...

Jan 9, 2018

Margaret S. Mast, 96, a longtime resident of Ephrata, died on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Fairmount Homes.

She was the wife of the late Kermit Mast who died in 1973. Born in White Horse, PA she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Lena Mast Studd.

Margaret retired from the former SLC...

Jan 7, 2018

Laban H. Martin, 85, formerly of Terre Hill, died on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Fairmount Homes.

He was married 59 years to Anna Mae Yoder Martin. Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Jonas D. and Mariah Horst Martin.

Laban was a truck driver and retired from Lester R. Summers...

Jan 7, 2018

Jan 6, 2018

It is with overwhelming sadness the family of Nathan Richard Miller announces his passing after a brief illness on Saturday January 6th, 2018 at the age of 39 years. Nathan will be forever remembered by his partner of 12 years Jeffery Huffman, his mother and father Thomas and Marilynn Miller and his brothers and sisters Jennifer, Jesse, Sarah, Aaron,...

Jan 5, 2018

Gary W. Schwetz, 61, formerly of New Holland, PA died Friday, January 5, 2018 at Maple Farm Nursing Center in Akron, PA. His wife, Stephanie Ann (Mellinger) Schwetz, preceded him in death in 2014.

Born in Cadott, WI, he was the son of William and Gloria (Lodahl) Schwetz of Cadott, WI.

Gary was last employed...

Jan 4, 2018

Margaret C. Weir, 95, of New Holland, formerly of Havertown, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Garden Spot Village, New Holland.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Hendry) Kissick. Her husband, Walter Weir, died in 1971.

She was a member of...

Jan 4, 2018

Rhoda N. Zimmerman, 52, of East Earl, passed away at home on January 4, 2018, following a lengthy illness.

She was the wife of Roland D. Zimmerman for 24 years, and the mother of Ryan R. Zimmerman. She was the daughter of the late Lester Jr. and the late Alma (Nolt) Sensenig. Rhoda was raised by the...