Obituaries

Svea J. Hoover

Jul 31, 2017

Svea Jean Eckert Hoover, 80, died on July 31, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy, following a brief illness.

She leaves her husband of 61 years, Raymond M. Hoover of New Holland; son, Gordon B. Hoover, wife Carole; daughters Lisa High, husband James, and Audrey Kieschnick, husband Alan; five grandchildren, Jill, Brenda, and Leslie...

Miles S. Martin

Jul 31, 2017

Miles S. Martin, 75, of Martindale, died at his home on Monday, July 31, 2017. He was the husband of Edna W. (Shirk) Martin whom he shared 53 years of marriage on October 31.

Born in East Cocalico Twp., he was a son of the late Israel S. and Esther (Shafer) Martin.

He retired in...

Doris Elaine Yoder

Jul 30, 2017

Doris Elaine Yoder, 72, of 925 Glorry Lane, Narvon, died on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at her home. Her husband of 50 years, William J. Yoder, survives.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Leon B. and Adella Ruth (Fisher) Hershey.

Elaine was a seamstress, operating her own...

Jonathan K. Stoltzfus

Jul 27, 2017

Jonathan K Stoltzfus went to be with Jesus at the age of 82 on July 27, 2017. From his birth on October 26, 1935, “Johnny” was known for his adventurous spirit and his desire to inspire those around him. Raised in a spirited Amish family, he was the youngest of 7 children. He discovered his passion for Jesus as...

Gladys A. Denlinger

Jul 21, 2017

Gladys A. Denlinger, 97, of 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, formerly of Morgantown, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy. Her husband of 66 years, Harold E. Denlinger, preceded her in death in 2007.

Born in Paradise Twp., she...

Suzann G. Finger

Jul 19, 2017

Suzann G. Finger, 75, of Parkesburg, formerly of Narvon, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the home of her Aunt Molly Barrage where she resided.

Born in Upper Uwchlan Twp., she was the daughter of the late Raymond, Sr. and Sara Nellie (Gray) Berkey. Her husband, Robert E. Finger, Sr., died Aug. 9, 2001.

Suzann...

Pauline S. Weller

Jul 19, 2017

Pauline S. Weller, 91, of New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Garden Spot Village. She was the loving wife of Carl S. Weller, with whom she shared over 72 years of marriage.

Born in Bethel, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Lizzie (Peiffer) Spitler.

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James G. Mccarrell

Jul 16, 2017

James G. McCarrell, 95, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Colts Neck, NJ, died at home on July 16, 2017, one day short of celebrating 69 years of marriage to his wife, Helen J. (Nicholas) McCarrell.

Born in Cicero, IL, James was a son of the late Dr. William and Hermina (Mense) McCarrell.

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Alta W. Rhodes

Jul 13, 2017

Alta W. Rhodes, 93, of 286 Kurtz Road, Ephrata, died Thursday morning, after a brief illness, at her home that she shared with Martha Zimmerman.

Born in Earl Township, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Z. and Susanna M. (Weaver) Hoover. Her husband, John Rhodes, died November 9, 2005.

Alta was a homemaker...

Raymond T. Good

Jul 12, 2017

Raymond T. Good, 83, of Ephrata, went home to be with Jesus on July 12, 2017 at Zerbe Retirement Community in Narvon.

Born in Hinkletown, he was a son of the late Harvey and Alice (Taylor) Good. He would have been married 60 years on August 10 to Nancy (Stoltzfus) Good.

Raymond was a member...

Alta M. Good

Jul 11, 2017

Alta M. Good, 87, of Lititz, formerly of Reamstown, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Edna (Martin) Nolt. Her husband of 64 years, Lloyd G. Good, died Nov. 1, 2016.

Alta was a...

Paul H. Kurtz

Jul 11, 2017

Paul H. Kurtz, 80, of Reinholds, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Lena (Martin) Kurtz, with whom he shared over 58 years of marriage.

Born in New Holland, he was a son of the late Christian B. and Ella N. (Hoover) Kurtz.

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Moses B. Sensenig

Jul 10, 2017

Esther I. Simmons

Jul 10, 2017

Esther I. Simmons, 96, of Narvon, formerly of New Holland, died Monday, July 10, 2017, after a brief illness, at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center.

Born in Spring Garden, PA, she was the daughter of the late Menno and Maude (Umble) Blank. Her husband, Russell P. Simmons, died July 5, 1979.

Esther was a homemaker and...

Nancy E. Burkhart

Jul 10, 2017

Nancy E. Burkhart, 75, of Narvon, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at Brandywine Hospital. She was the loving wife of William D. Burkhart, with whom she shared over 48 years of marriage.

Born in Ephrata, she was a daughter of the late David and Ella (Styer) Mast.

Nancy worked as...

Augustine Ross Titus

Jul 9, 2017

Infant Augustine R. Titus passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Nathaniel R. and Faith D. (Dunkle) Titus of New Holland.

In addition to his parents, Augustine is survived by his sister, Adelaide, his paternal grandparents, Kevin and Karen Titus of Medford, NJ,...

Betty Martin

Jul 7, 2017

Betty Martin, 93, of New Holland, formerly of Goodville, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Garden Spot Village. Born in Bowmansville, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Lizzie (Good) Gehman. She was married 69 years on Dec. 31 to Wayne Witmer Martin (deceased January 16, 2014). Wayne and Betty...

Dwain M. Engel

Jul 6, 2017

Dwain M. Engel, 58, of Leola, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care of Mt. Joy. He was the loving husband of Vicki S. (Kurtz) Engel, with whom he shared over 22 years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster, Dwain was a son of Maynard and Nancy (Keck) Engel of Leola.

Dwain...

Frances E. Yelk

Jul 3, 2017

Frances E. Yelk, 94, of Ephrata, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at her daughter’s residence. She was the loving wife of Earl V. Yelk, Sr., whom preceded her in death in 1996.

Born in Bowmansville, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Delilah (Smith) Bush.

Frances worked as...

Robert D. Unruh

Jul 3, 2017

Robert D. Unruh, 88, of Garden Spot Village, New Holland Pa., went to be with his Lord on July 3, 2017 after a short battle with colon cancer.

Bob, as most knew him, was born June 5, 1929 in Reinholds, Pa. to Henry and Anna Ratzlaff Unruh. He was the youngest of nine children. Bob...