Obituaries

Jun 5, 2017

Edward Anthony Kempfle III of New Holland, at 77 years of age, died at home on June 5, 2017 following a brief illness from pancreatic cancer. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Edward A. Kempfle, Jr. and Catherine Elizabeth Herzog Kempfle.

Ed was a 1958 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School....

Jun 5, 2017

Constance A. “Connie” Witman, 78, of Narvon, died Monday, June 5, 2017 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Her husband, Robert K. Witman preceded her in death in 2010.

Born in Renovo, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Whitman) Toot.

She was a homemaker and...

Jun 5, 2017

Allen B. Fisher, 99, of New Holland, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Moravian Manor. He was the husband of Shirley (Jackson) Fisher, and was preceded in death by his first wife, M. Elizabeth (Scott) Fisher, in 1977.

Born in Salisbury Township, Allen was a son of the late Daniel K. and Sallie...

Jun 4, 2017

I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free,

I’m following the path God has laid for me.

I took His hand when I heard His call,

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To...

May 30, 2017

Fritz von Bergen, age 93, passed away on May 30, 2017 after a brief illness. Fritz was born in Switzerland and immigrated at age 2 with his late parents, Werner and Marie, to NJ. He graduated from Lehigh University as a chemical engineer. He worked for FMC Corporation for 42 years in New York, Geneva, Switzerland and Philadelphia.

May 29, 2017

Ivan W. Martin, 88, of East Earl, died Monday, May 29, 2017 at Fairmount Homes after a lengthy illness.

Born in Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Henry and Mary (Weaver) Martin. His wife, Ruth (Zimmerman) Martin, died Nov. 30, 2014.

Ivan was a farmer most of his life but...

May 29, 2017

Mabel Irene Harnish, age 91, went home to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, May 29, 2017 at Fairmount Home, Ephrata. She was born on Dec. 12, 1925 and grew up in Lancaster County. On March 1, 1950 she married the late Jacob H. Harnish and was married over 63 years until he passed away in 2014. They...

May 26, 2017

Mary Ann Groff, 83, of Richland, formerly of Stevens, died Friday, May 26, 2017 at Richland Christian Home.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Abram and Mary (Weaver) Hurst. She was married 63 years on May 1 to Ernest B. Groff.

Mary Ann was a homemaker and loved spending time...

May 25, 2017

Robert T. Gerhard, 69, of Gap, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster he was the son of the late Philip S. Gerhard and Mary Emily Flury.

He worked as a self-employed blacksmith and farrier most of his life. He also did corrective shoeing for New Bolton Center...

May 24, 2017

Mary Z. Hoover, 88, of 580 Reidenbach Rd., New Holland, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at her home. Her husband, Benjamin F. Hoover, preceded her in in death in 2015.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Phares and Sarah (Zimmerman) Martin.

She was a homemaker and...

May 22, 2017

Dorothy H. “Dottie” Borst, 85, of New Holland,PA, formerly of Greensboro, GA, died Monday, May 22, 2017 at Garden Spot Village.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John W.R. and Miriam (Bowker) Harding. She was married 64 years on Nov. 15 to William E. Borst.

Dottie was...

May 21, 2017

Craig Charles McNichol, 47, passed away under Hospice care at his home on May 21, 2017, surrounded by his loving family, after a hard-fought year-long battle with cancer. He touched the hearts of everyone he met and was greatly loved by those who knew him.

He was born November 15, 1969 in Massachusetts. Craig honorably...

May 20, 2017

Thomas William Ishler, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Moravian Manor, Lititz, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Marjorie (Turner) Ishler, with whom he shared over 63 years of marriage.

Born on June 22, 1932, he was a son of the late Samuel Elmer and Mary Viola...

May 20, 2017

William M. Kurtz, 89, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the United Zion Retirement Community. He was the loving husband of Dolores M. (Filbert) Kurtz, whom preceded him in death in 2013.

Born in Honeybrook, he was a son of the late Charles and Ethel (McKillips) Kurtz.

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May 18, 2017

Beatrice E. Siegel, 102, of Lititz, formerly of Terre Hill, died Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Landis Homes.

Born in Mifflinville, PA she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Hadley) Eisenhauer. Her husband, Rev. William Siegel, died Sept. 14, 2004. They were married for 65 years.

Bea graduated from Bloomsburg University and...

May 18, 2017

John W. Burkholder, 84, of Denver, died Thursday, May 18, 2017 at his home.

Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Michael and Emma (Weaver) Burkholder. He was married to Alverta (Rutt) Burkholder.

John retired in 2006 from Tyson Food in New Holland after39 ½ years. Following...

May 18, 2017

Anna H. Shirk, 85 of East Earl, died Thursday, May 18, 2017 at her home after a brief illness.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Mary M. (Huber) Shirk.

She worked as a domestic housekeeper along with taking care of several neighbors.

She was a...

May 16, 2017

Harold K. “Bud” Witmer, 86, of New Holland, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at his residence. He was the loving husband of June H. (Hillard) Witmer, with whom he shared over 67 years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Morris B. and Esther (Husson) Witmer.

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May 15, 2017

Juanita M. Williams, 73, of New Holland, died Monday, May 15, 2017 at her home after an illness.

Born in Petoskey, MI, she was the daughter of the late Clara (Knowles) Parker. She was married 54 years on March 31 to Alvin B. Williams.

Juanita worked as a clerk for many years at Royers Pharmacy...

May 14, 2017

Paul S. Weber, 97, of Landis Homes, formerly of Bowmansville, passed on to his heavenly home on May 14, 2017.

Born June 22, 1919 in Brecknock Twp., the son of the late William G. and Alice (Shirk) Weber. His wife, Ruth S. (Wenger) Weber, died June 20, 2007.

Paul worked as an auto body technician...