Obituaries

Mar 9, 2017

Jacob G Wise Jr, 91, of Ephrata, went home to be with his Lord, on Thursday, March 9 after a lengthy illness. He was under the care of Hospice & Community Care. Jacob was the husband of Arlene (Snyder) Wise for 66 years.

Born in West Earl Township, he was the son of the late Jacob &...

Mar 8, 2017

Ruth B. Hoover, 67, of Fleetwood died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at her home. Her husband, Philip G. Hoover, preceded her in death.

Born in Stevens, she was the daughter of Lena (Burkholder) Nolt, Ephrata, and the late John M. Nolt.

She was a member of Blandon Mennonite Fellowship.

In addition to her...

Mar 8, 2017

Douglas Edward Hall, born September 26, 1971, the youngest son of Neil and Barbara Hall of Lancaster, passed away at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on March 8th from complications associated with Renal Disease.

Douglas graduated from Conestoga Valley High School in 1989 and Magna Cum Laude from George Mason University, Fairfax, Va.,...

Mar 8, 2017

Shirley A. Wright, 80, of Blue Ball, passed away on March 8, 2017 her home. She was the loving wife of Jay Carl “Cork” Wright. They were married 59 years on Oct. 13.

Born in Blue Ball, PA, she was a daughter of the late Paul Z. and Tessie (Stolpun) Weaver.

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Mar 7, 2017

Edmund Javorsky, 84, of New Holland, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Fairmount Homes Retirement Community. He was the loving husband of Anna May (Wasner) Javorsky, with whom he shared over 45 years of companionship and marriage, and who preceded him in death in 2016

Born in Wellsburg, WV, he was a son of the...

Mar 7, 2017

Phares Snyder Hurst, Jr., 65, of Leola, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Martha Jane (Garman) Hurst, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage.

Born in West Earl Township, Phares was a son of Phares W. Hurst of Ephrata and the late Anna Mae...

Mar 6, 2017

Lena N. (Zimmerman) Martin, 94, of East Earl, entered into rest on Monday, March 6, 2017 at her daughter’s residence in Blair County, PA. She was the loving wife of David K. Martin, who preceded her in death in 2012.

Born in East Earl Township, she was a daughter of the late Aaron Z. and...

Mar 6, 2017

Anna M. (Diem) Witman, 84, of Blue Ball, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was the loving wife of Aldus L. “Sonny” Witman, with whom she shared over 57 years of marriage, and who preceded her in death in 2008.

Born in New Holland, she was the daughter...

Mar 5, 2017

Floss Beiler, age 82, of New Holland, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Maple Farm Nursing Center.

She was born Aug. 4, 1934 near Gap, PA. Most of her younger years were spent near Spring City, PA. She was the daughter of the late Earl E. and Mary (Raum) Howe....

Mar 2, 2017

Robert W. Shirk, 76, of Narvon, passed away on March 2, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the loving husband of Paula J. (McCoy) Shirk, with whom he shared over 53 years of marriage.

Born in Narvon, he was a son of the late David M. and Bertha (Wiker) Shirk.

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Feb 26, 2017

Harry I. Davis, Jr, 68, of Ephrata, PA passed on February 26, 2017 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Evelyn Davis and a brother Kenneth Davis.

Harry was the companion of Doris Boley, Ephrata. He is survived by brothers Gary Davis,...

Feb 26, 2017

Lisa Kay (Sweigart) Klett passed away on Sunday morning, February 26, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital after a brief illness. Born on September 13, 1955, she was the daughter of Jane L. Sweigart and the late Gerald Sweigart. She was preceded in death by first husband Terry Youndt in 1990 and second husband Robert Klett in 2016.

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Feb 26, 2017

Mary Jane Riker, 92, of 13 Western Ave., New Holland, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care. Her husband, Melvin D. Riker, preceded her in death in 2011.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Laura (Horst) Overly.

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Feb 26, 2017

Funeral services will be held of Friday, March 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Summit View Brethren In Christ Church, 846 Peters Rd., New Holland PA 17557. Interment will follow at Bridgeville E.C. Cemetery, Narvon. A visitation will be held from 9-10 AM on Friday at the church prior to services. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation...

Feb 25, 2017

Aaron S. Snyder, 92, formerly of East Earl, passed away peacefully to his eternal home on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center, Narvon. His wife, Lydia W. (Martin) Snyder preceded him in death in 2011.They were married 59 years at the time of her death.

Born in Voganville, he was the son of the...

Feb 24, 2017

Daniel H. Beam, 91, of Ephrata, died Friday, February 24, 2017 at Fairmount Homes. His wife, Ruth G. (Leid) Beam, preceded him in death in 1988.

Born in Morgantown, he was the son of the late William H. and Ada (Hertzler) Beam.

Daniel was last employed as a tow motor operator for Terre Hill Silo...

Feb 22, 2017

Jodie Edward Hamrick of Yoe, PA passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Gertrude "Trudie" Hamrick, and his four children Jodie Christopher, Amber, Sean and Davis Hamrick. He was a loving grandfather to 7 grandkids Eva, Ansley, Tristan, Brynn, Rylee, Jodie Oliver, and Lily.

He retired after many years...

Feb 22, 2017

Eric J. Buchanan, 59, of East Earl, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at home after a lengthy illness.

Eric “Chappy” was happy-go-lucky and caring person with a contagious smile. He loved to joke around and to torment others. He was an avid outdoorsman, loving his days hunting and riding motorcycles, to mention a few. His fishing companion,...

Feb 21, 2017

Viola B. Hartz, 79, formerly of New Holland, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Lancashire Hall.

Born in Talmage, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Barbara (Brubacher) Martin.

Viola worked at the Shady Maple Bake Shop, retiring in 2003 after 18 years.

She was a member of Bridgeville E....

Feb 20, 2017

Vincent J. Donovan, 83, of New Holland, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 at his daughter’s residence. He was the loving husband of Margaret “Peg” J. (Monappello) Donovan, with whom he shared over 40 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, Vincent was the son of the late William J. and Mary Georgina (McDermitt) Donovan....