Obituaries

Nov 13, 2017

Barbara J. Murray (Zobnowski), 53, of Womelsdorf passed on Monday November 13, 2017 at her home.

Born in Levittown March 1, 1964 she was the daughter of the late John & Frances Zobnowski of Myerstown.

She leaves behind her two beloved sons Kyle and Austin. Additionally, she is survived by her siblings and their spouses...

Nov 12, 2017

Robert O. Ross (Bob), 81, died peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital, Sunday, November 12, 2017.

Bob was born July 9, 1936 in Pottstown, PA to the late W. Walter Ross and Esther I. Ross, residents of West Chester. He is survived by his wife Pat (Hollingsworth) Ross of 55 years. Bob and Pat resided in Lenape for...

Nov 12, 2017

Lawrence M. Fulton, Jr., 86, of New Holland, died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Garden Spot Village.

Born in Delaware County, he was a son of the late Lawrence M., Sr., and Helen Evelyn (Premo) Fulton. He was married to Shirley J. (Johnston) Fulton.

He worked for 38 years as an Appliance Repairman for Sears...

Nov 12, 2017

Walter H. Shirk, 97, entered into rest at Landis Homes on Sunday, November 12, 2017.

He was married 28 years to Lorraine Boll Shirk. His first wife, the late Martha Hassel Eisenberger whom he married in 1941, died in 1987. Born in Gap, he was the son of the late Peter N. and Joanna Hoover Shirk.

Nov 9, 2017

Grace M. Witmer, 91, a resident of New Holland, died on Thursday, November 9, 2017.

She was the wife of the late Harry S. Witmer who died in 1988. Born in Krumsville, Berks County, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Florence Kramer Miller.

Grace retired from Garden Spot High School in...

Nov 8, 2017

Thelma K. Martin, 93, a resident of Fairmount Homes, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 8, following a fall that required hip surgery.

She was the wife of the late Henry Martin who died in 2007. Her first husband Martin B. Martin, died in 2002. Born in Paradise Twp., she was the...

Nov 5, 2017

Rudolph (Rudy) H. Leitgeb, 81, of New Holland, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 5, 2017. He passed peacefully at home with his wife of 59 years, Dolores Ann (Long) Leitgeb.

Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Rudolph and Josephine (Shrei) Leitgeb. He lived his childhood in Allentown,...

Nov 5, 2017

Erla G. Wise, 83, formerly of Bowmansville, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Her husband, J. Roy Wise, preceded her in death in 2014.

Born in Bowmansville, she was the daughter of the late Walter S. and Emma (Good) Groff.

Erla graduated from Mohnton High School. She had worked...

Nov 5, 2017

Marjorie M. Kretlow, 89, formerly of New Holland, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the Manor at Luther Acres. Her husband, Henry W. Kretlow survives. They would have been married for 65 years in December.

Born in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Adam J. and E. Hazel (Miller) Oester.

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Nov 4, 2017

Linda F. Weir, 69, of 214 Edgewood Dr., New Holland died Saturday, November 4, 2017 at UPMC Pinnacle – Lancaster Regional after a brief illness. Her husband of 32 years, Gene W. Weir, survives.

She was the daughter of the late George and Carrie (Howell) Fravel.

Linda worked at Diversified Printing...

Nov 3, 2017

Charlotte A. Weaver, 90, formerly of Terre Hill, died Friday, November 3, 2017 at Fairmount Homes. She was preceded in death by her husband, B. Willard Weaver, in 1986.

Born in Salisbury Twp., she was the daughter of the late Harland and Edna (Clark) Simmons.

Charlotte worked for 40 years as...

Oct 31, 2017

Ellis M. “Huff” Hufford, Jr., 86, of Denver, died on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in West Earl Twp., he was a son of the late Ellis M., Sr. and Elizabeth (Kochel) Hufford. He was married 66 years on June 30 to Minerva A. (Good) Hufford.

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Oct 25, 2017

Oct 21, 2017

Donna L. Karver, 60, of Morgantown, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2017.

She was married 30 years to Len Karver. Born in Upper Darby, PA she was the daughter of Lois B. McGrath Norman of Media, PA and the late Robert P. Norman.

Donna was a graduate of Ursinus College and had...

Oct 21, 2017

William D. Simes, Jr., 62, of New Holland, died Saturday, October 21, 2017 after a brief illness.

Born in Narvon, he was a son of the late William D., Sr. and Mary (Fryberger) Simes.

William worked as a welder for High Steel in Lancaster. He enjoyed Hunting and fishing.

Surviving is a daughter,...

Oct 20, 2017

William A. “Billy” Becker, 62, of Manheim, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Renova Center in Lebanon.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late William H. and Kathleen (Kheen) Becker.

Billy graduated from Garden Spot High School and worked for the Occupational Development Center for many years.

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Oct 20, 2017

Leif Ericksen, 88, of Lancaster, died Friday, October 20, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Ernst and Jenny (Hovda) Ericksen of Stavanger Norway.

Leif worked as a Home Heating Technician for Mobil Oil Corporation for 25 years, retiring in 1989. After his retirement he had...

Oct 20, 2017

Mariann Wolf left us to be with the Lord on October 20, 2017. She is the daughter of the late Robert & Yoshiko Wolf and was born in Japan on October 22, 1958.

Mariann was a graduate of the Highlands High School Class of 1976 in North Highlands, CA. Mariann’s passion was to help others and share...

Oct 19, 2017

Robert E. Marshall, 80, of New Holland, died on Thursday, October 19, 2017 following a lengthy illness.

He was the husband of Margie C. Green Marshall. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Malford Marshall and Martha Stewart.

Robert retired from Sperry New Holland where he had worked for over 20 years....

Oct 18, 2017

Edith E. Mignard, 91, of Mt. Joy, died of natural causes on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Hamilton Arms in Lancaster.

Born in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late George and Emma (Schneider) Lendrat. Her husband, Rev. Robert B. Mignard, died April 4, 2007.

Edith was a homemaker most of her life...