Obituaries

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...

Jan 1, 2018

Phyllis J. Trimby, 87, of Mt. Joy, formerly of New Holland, died Monday, January 1, 2018 at Juniper Village in Mt. Joy after a brief illness.

Born in Terre Hill, she was the daughter of the late Llewellyn and Violet (Henly) Schnader. Her husband, George R. Trimby, died Jan. 4, 2004.

Phyllis worked from 1972...

Jan 1, 2018

Esther M. Martin, 80, of New Holland, formerly of Honey Brook, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Garden Spot Village.

Born in Ephrata, she was a daughter of the late Aaron and Emma (Martin) Sensenig. She was married 60 years on Feb. 23 to Wilmer E. Martin.

Esther...

Dec 31, 2017

Alta S. Brubaker, 91, of 1622 Bowmansville Road, Mohnton, died Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her home after a brief illness.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Noah and Anna (Shirk) Zimmerman. Her husband, John D. Brubaker, died April 14, 2012.

Alta was a homemaker and a member of...

Dec 30, 2017

Janine R. Toth, 47, of Leola, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of Terry L. Toth. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Mary Rose Carello Paules of Leola, and the late James. G. “Skip” Brooks. She was also the step daughter of Dale Paules....

Dec 30, 2017

Steven P Bjalme went to join his parents, Torsten V. Bjalme Jr..and Mary Anne Bjalme on December 30, 2017. Steve left behind his sister Kirsten and husband Mike as well as their daughters Sabrina, Holl, and Meghan. He also left behind his Aunt Carol and his Uncle's Randy, Phillip, Richard, Carl, and Terry.

After graduating from Williamsport...

Dec 29, 2017

Jean M. Ludwig, 65, of East Earl, died Friday, December 29, 2017 at Ephrata Hospital.

She was married 20 years to Bill Ludwig. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Verna Neff Kauffman.

Jean retired from Dart Container Corporation in 2013 after 30 years of employment. She enjoyed Harley riding,...

Dec 27, 2017

Edith Y. Weinhold, 95, of 113 Country Dr., Denver, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde E. Weinhold in 1998.

Born in Fivepointville, she was the daughter of the late Allan and Frances (Lorah) Youndt.

She was a homemaker and the...

Dec 27, 2017

Dorothy M. Harner, 96, formerly of Morgantown, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Harner in 2000.

Born in Churchtown, she was the daughter of the late George S. and Mary (Reifsnyder) Hoffman.

Dorothy worked at Metropolitan Edison...

Dec 26, 2017

Arlene G. Sommers, 65, of Lititz, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017, surrounded by her family at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center from complications related to her recent stem cell transplant. She rests now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Aaron W. and Esther...

Dec 26, 2017

Mabel M. (Weaver) Petersheim, 94, formerly of Blue Ball, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017, while residing at Fairmount Homes. She now lives forever with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She was preceded to glory by her husband Stephen M. Petersheim on July 29, 2003 and her son, Steven Kenneth (Kenny) Petersheim on July 1, 2001.

Dec 24, 2017

Barbara Z. Nolt, 84, of New Holland, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at her home after a brief illness.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Elam W. and Lizzie (Zimmerman) Sensenig. She would have been married 65 years on Jan. 22 to John M. Nolt.

Barbara was...

Dec 23, 2017

Christian Weaver Sauder, 84, of Lititz, died Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Landis Homes.

Born in Narvon, he was a son of the late Christian W. and Rebecca (Weaver) Sauder. He was married 62 years on Feb. 12 to Anna Mary (Sensenig) Sauder.

Christian was an owner/operator hauling bricks for many years and later was...