Obituaries

Jan 26, 2018

Dorothy V. Troop, 93, formerly of Churchtown, died Friday, January 26, 2018 at Garden Spot Village. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray S. Troop, in 2016.

Born in Churchtown, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Laura (Yohn) Clark.

Dorothy was employed at Churchtown Manufacturing for...

Jan 25, 2018

Barbara A. Millisock, 69 of Narvon, died Thursday, January 25, 2018 after a lengthy illness at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Bessie (Englerth) Refford. She was married 52 years on March 27 to Carl J. Millisock.

Barbara worked for the past 17 years in...

Jan 24, 2018

Benjamin S. Weaver, 71, of East Earl, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Reading Hospital.

He was married 50 years to Ruth Ann Hoover Weaver. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Reuben B. and Annie Shirk Weaver.

Benjamin was the retired owner of the Maple Grove Garage. He was a...

Jan 23, 2018

Raymond L. “Haldy” Haldeman, 73, of Narvon, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital surrounded by his family. His wife of 51 years, Janice M. (Campbell) Haldeman, survives.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Raymond L. and Vera (Good) Haldeman.

Haldy retired from CNH...

Jan 22, 2018

Irene S. Martin, 89, of 122 Beacon Hill Rd., Ronks, died Monday, January 22, 2018 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. Irvin H. Martin in 1999 and her second husband Amos Z. Martin in 2017.

Born in Gap, she was the daughter of the late Elam and...

Jan 21, 2018

Susan J, Newswanger, 58, of New Holland passed away at home on Sunday, January 21, 2018 following a lengthy illness.

She was married 18 years to Penell R. Newswanger. Born in Darby, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Margaret Foy Schriver.

Susan last worked in Patient Registration at Women’s and Babies Hospital...

Jan 21, 2018

Susan J. Burkhart, 75, of Bowmansville, died unexpectedly at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital on Sunday, January 21, 2018.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Luke and Jocelyn (Stork) Heft.

She is survived by her son, William S. Burkhart, Bowmansville and a brother, Jere married to Jeanne Heft,...

Jan 21, 2018

Elizabeth M. Hess, 76, of Pequea, entered into her eternal rest on January 21, 2018 at Hospice and Community Care in Mt. Joy following a six month battle with cancer.

She was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Mary E. Leaman Hess.

Elizabeth was a member of Byerland Mennonite Church and most recently...

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...