Obituaries

Jun 27, 2017

Mark M. Russell, 70, of Atlantic City, NJ died Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at the home of his daughter in Adamstown, PA.

Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Max and Fern (Hart) Russell.

Mark enjoyed swimming, playing golf on the beach, bird watching and photography. He often...

Jun 27, 2017

Anna Mae Sensenig, 88, of East Earl, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Landis Homes. She and her husband, Roy M. Sensenig, would have observed their 68th wedding anniversary on July 23.

She was the daughter of the late Isaac and Rebecca (Weaver) Frederick.

Anna Mae was a homemaker who enjoyed...

Jun 23, 2017

Karolyn N. Martin, 30, of Mohnton, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017.

Born in Ephrata, she was a daughter of Laurence H. Martin and Marlene Z. Leinbach.

Karolyn worked as a waitress. She will be remembered for her kind heart, infectious smile, “larger-than-life” attitude towards the world, and her absolute love...

Jun 22, 2017

William H. Belig, 81, of 36 Gantz Meadows, Mt. Joy, died Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara S. (Smith) Belig in 1999.

Born in Tunkhannock, PA, he was the son of the late Harry Baker...

Jun 22, 2017

Donald R. Lee, Sr., 68, of New Holland, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017, surrounded by family, at Atlantic General Hospital, Maryland. He was the loving husband of Hilda Marie “Corky” (Weaver) Lee, with whom he shared over 39 years of marriage.

Born in Lynchburg, VA, he was the son of the late Joseph...

Jun 22, 2017

Lydia Ann Brubaker, 55, of 423 Brown Road, East Earl, died Thursday, June 22, 2017 after a lengthy illness.

Born in Caernarvon Twp., she was a daughter of Menno M. and Martha E. (Kilmer) Shirk of East Earl. She was married 34 years on Dec. 23 to Melvin Z. Brubaker.

She was a homemaker and...

Jun 22, 2017

Mae E. Weaver, 91, of Ephrata, died Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Fairmount Homes.

Born in Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Clayton W. and Mary E. (Hershey) Weaver.

Mae had been a store clerk at the former Dutch Maid Outlet Store, Ephrata, retiring in 1988. She then...

Jun 19, 2017

Barbara A. Heuyard, 71, of Denver, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was the loving wife of Floyd R. Heuyard, with whom she shared over 49 years of marriage.

Born in Salisbury Twp., she was a daughter of G. Robert Ream of Denver and the late Ruth (Ramsey) Ream....

Jun 19, 2017

Jane L. (Hess) Anderson, 69, of East Earl, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 at her home. She was the loving wife of Gary L. Anderson, with whom she shared over 50 years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster, Jane was a daughter of Paul B. Hess and the late Mary Jane (Wiley) Hess.

Jun 17, 2017

Jonas M. Martin, 91, of 532 Reidenbach Road, New Holland, died Saturday, June 17, 2017 at his home. His wife, Elizabeth M. (Horst) Martin, died March 25, 2014.

Jonas was the son of the late Jonas N. and Emma (Martin) Martin.

Jonas was a farmer and a member of the New Holland Mennonite Church, Groffdale...

Jun 16, 2017

Grace E. Watts, nee Snider, 87, of New Holland, PA, entered the Church Triumphant on June 16, 2017.

Grace was born in Parkersburg, WV on December 17, 1929. She was the daughter of Johnny and Mary Mellicent (Sharp) Snider. She grew up in the Methodist church and most recently attended Trinity Lutheran Church in New Holland.

Jun 15, 2017

J. Lester Brubaker, 93, formerly of Smoketown, died on June 15, 2017 at Landis Homes Retirement Community. He was born on June 14, 1924 near Rohrerstown, a son of the late Levi H. and Anna G. (Brubaker) Brubaker. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Lois E. (Byler) Brubaker, formerly of Pigeon, Michigan who...

Jun 14, 2017

Edith S. Bailey, 90, of 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Landis Homes. She was married for 21 years to the late Samuel J. Bailey who died in 1995.

Born in Hinkletown, she was the daughter of the late David M. and Susanna (Sensenig) Fox.

Edith...

Jun 11, 2017

Mary Lou (Jenkins) Good, 72, of Gordonville, left this world to spend eternity with her Savior Jesus Christ on June 11, 2017.

Mary Lou is survived by her loving husband, Raymond L. Good. They were happily married for 53 years and have two wonderful children, Dawn, wife of Pastor Lynn Shertzer of Mechanicsburg, and Curtis L., husband...

Jun 11, 2017

Martha Y. Bartel, 90, formerly of Gap, died Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Landis Homes. She is together again with her husband, Marvin D. Bartel, who died in 2015.

Born in Monterey, PA she was the daughter of the late Enos and Annie (Yoder) Stoltzfus.

She was a homemaker and a...

Jun 9, 2017

Timothy Blasko, 85 of New Holland, PA, formerly of Randolph, NJ died Friday, June 9, 2017 at Garden Spot Village. His wife, Shirley F. (Rarich) Blasko, survives.

Born in Atlantic City, NJ, he was the son of the late Moses and Mary (Henaluk) Blasko.

During the Korean Conflict, he served in...

Jun 9, 2017

Geraldine McCarty, 88, formerly of New Holland died Friday, June 9, 2017 at Evergreen Estates, Lancaster. Her husband, John R. McCarty, preceded her in death in 2009.

Born in Blue Ball, she was the daughter of the late Rollin and Helen (Shirk) Wolfe.

Geraldine graduated from New Holland High School in...

Jun 8, 2017

Shirley A. Wise, 79, of Gordonville, died Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. Her husband of 45 years, William R. Wise, survives.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late John Kurtz and Arletta (Longenecker) Arment.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family....

Jun 6, 2017

Jun 5, 2017

Clayton G. Musser, 101, of Narvon, entered into rest at his home on June 5, 2017, after a brief illness.

Born in Bowmansville, he was the son of the late Joseph and Salome (Gehman) Musser. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle (Weinhold) Musser in March, 2009. They had been married 63 years.

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