Obituaries

Miriam R. Hartranft

Sep 12, 2017

Miriam R. Hartranft, 87, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2017, with her husband of 64 years by her side.

Born on December 14, 1929 in Elstonville, Pa, she resided in Denver, Rt. 1. All her married life she was a homemaker and wife of Leon M. Hartranft. She was the daughter of Abram L. and...

Ruth G. Burkhart

Sep 11, 2017

Ruth G. Burkhart, 94, of Ephrata, formerly of Reamstown, entered into the presence of her Lord on Monday, September 11, 2017 at Fairmount Homes. Her husband of 60 years, John H. Burkhart, preceded her in death in 2001.

Born in Bowmansville, she was the daughter of the late Barton and Elizabeth (Geigley) Good.

Ruth was...

Carol A. Weaver

Sep 8, 2017

Carol A. Weaver, 62, of New Holland, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 8, 2017, and is now with Jesus.

Born in Ephrata, she was a daughter of the late Luke M. and Dorothy (Wanner) Leaman. She was married 41 years on May 22 to Tim L. Weaver.

Carol graduated from West...

Tina M. Cook

Sep 4, 2017

Tina M. Cook, 60, of Narvon, died Monday, September 4, 2017 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Reamstown, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Styer and Virginia Reese. Her husband, Richard A. Cook, died June 10, 2014.

Tina worked in production for Toppan Interamerica, Inc., in Elverson.

Surviving is a...

Edna M. Sensenig

Sep 4, 2017

Edna M. Sensenig, 84, formerly of East Earl, died Monday, September 4, 2017 at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center where she resided for the last 2 years. Her husband, Albert G. Sensenig, preceded her in death in 2013.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Elmeda (Messner) Good.

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Lillian M. Frankhouser

Aug 31, 2017

Lillian M. Frankhouser, 88, of East Earl, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was the loving wife of Lloyd D. Frankhouser, whom preceded her in death in 2003.

Born in Reamstown, she the daughter of the late Howard and Florence (Keith) Steffy.

She was...

David P. Herbert

Aug 31, 2017

David P. Herbert, 63, of Lititz, died August 31, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care, Lancaster.

Born in Kutztown, he was a son of the late Paul and Elva (Remp) Herbert.

Surviving are two daughters, Joleen Reiff and JoAnn Anderson; a son, Paul Herbert; 3 grandchildren; and 3 sisters.

Irene M. Weaver

Aug 29, 2017

Irene M. Weaver, 90, of Ephrata, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Fairmount Homes.

Born in New Holland, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Mary (Rutt) Martin. Her husband, Hoover Weaver, died March 21, 2008.

Irene was a homemaker and a member at Weaverland Mennonite Church where she served as a Sunday...

Charles L. Witwer

Aug 28, 2017

Charles L. Witwer, 89, of Narvon, formerly of Bowmansville, died Monday, August 28, 2017 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Bowmansville, he was a son of John and Alice (Brendle) Witwer. His wife, Betty J. (Sprecher) Witwer, died March 4, 2009.

Charles operated a produce market stand in Reading for...

Alice E. Horst

Aug 26, 2017

Alice E. Horst, 90, formerly of East Earl, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center. She was the loving wife of J. Earl Horst, Sr., whom preceded her in death in 2010.

Born in Earl Township, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Anna (Martin) Esbenshade.

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Reynold A. Ovensen

Aug 23, 2017

Reynold A. Ovensen, 87, formerly of New Holland, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Ephrata Manor after a brief illness.

Born in Staten Island, NY he was a son of the late Lars and Kaia (Eikenes) Ovensen. His wife, Betty Lou (Overly) Ovensen, died Oct. 28, 2006.

He was the last...

Irene M. Kilmer

Aug 18, 2017

Irene M. Kilmer, 76, of Denver passed away at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital, Friday, August 18, 2017, following an unexpected diagnosis of terminal cancer and a short hospital stay.

Born in Churchtown, she was a daughter of Noah S. and Maria M. Newswanger. Irene was the loving wife of Eli B. Kilmer for 52 years....

Norman Good Hahn

Aug 18, 2017

Norman Good Hahn, 81, of Ephrata, formerly of East Earl, died Friday, August 18, 2017 at his home after a lengthy illness.

Born in New Holland, he was a son of the late Amos and Sarah (Good) Hahn. He would have been married 60 years on November 2 to Elizabeth M. (Hoover) Hahn.

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Mary A. Parmer

Aug 17, 2017

Mary A. “Bunny” Parmer, 89, of Honey Brook, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center. She was the wife of Lloyd Eugene Parmer, whom preceded her in death in 1979.

Born in Beartown, she was a daughter of the late Harry M. and Blanche N. (Thomas) Breneman.

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Rhoda J. Nolt

Aug 14, 2017

Rhoda J. Nolt, 70, of Stevens, went home to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Monday, August 14, 2017 at her home.

Born in Spring City, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Ellen (Eck) Kolb. She was married 43 years on April 27 to Marvin M. Nolt.

Rhoda worked...

Mildred L. Martin

Aug 11, 2017

Mildred L. Martin, 86, of 121 Ewell Rd., East Earl, died Friday, August 11, 2017 at Hershey Medical Center. Her husband of 51 years, LeRoy E. Martin, preceded her in death in 2002. Together, they farmed in Chester County for many years.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Joseph...

Minnie M. Reiff

Aug 9, 2017

Minnie M. Reiff, 70, of Narvon, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the residence of a relative.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was a daughter of the late Aaron B. and Mary M. (Martin) Reiff.

Minnie was a member of Reidenbach Mennonite Church.

Minnie is survived...

Susan A. Clay

Aug 9, 2017

Susan A. Clay, 68, of East Earl, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at her home.

Born in St. Louis, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Meehan) Clay.

Susan worked as a Health Information Consultant and in her spare time enjoyed gardening, singing, and spending time...

Rose Marie Harris

Aug 9, 2017

Rose Marie Harris, 85, of New Holland, formerly of Holland in Bucks County, died Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital after brief illness.

Born in Union City, PA she was the daughter of the late Lester A. and Marion (Fitzgerald) Courtright. She was married 62 years on July 9 to Ronald L....

William W. Mcginnis

Aug 7, 2017

William W. “Bill the Mayor” McGinnis, Jr., 71, of New Holland, died Monday, August 7, 2017 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Coatesville, he was a son of the late William W., Sr. and Betty Jane (Devine) McGinnis. He would have been married 7 years on August 14 to Thelma J. (Charlton)...