Obituaries

Feb 20, 2017

Curtis E. Nolt, 61, of 14 Dubson Circle, Denver went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Fairmount Homes.

Born in Bowmansville, he was the son of Ella (Shirk) Nolt, Ephrata, and the late Elmer N. Nolt.

Curt worked at Conestoga Wood Specialties for 43 years. He also...

Feb 14, 2017

G. Arthur Weaver, 83, of New Holland, passed away on February 14 2017 surrounded by family at Maple Farm Nursing Center, Akron. He was the husband of Aurora G. (Garcia) Weaver, with whom he shared over 60 years of marriage, and who preceded him in death in 2015.

Born in New Holland, PA, he was...

Feb 14, 2017

Earl S. Martin, 47, of Terre Hill, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Denver, he was a son of Ella O. (Sensenig) Martin and the late Ivan Z. Martin. He worked as a mason for over 30 years.

In addition to his...

Feb 13, 2017

Lavern R. Stoltzfus, 62, of East Earl, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at his home after a brief illness.

Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Ammon and Gertrude Stoltzfus.

Lavern worked for about 25 years in the bakery at Pepperidge Farms.

He often attended The Tom Brown Jr’s...

Feb 13, 2017

Doris M. Fryberger, 82, of Narvon, entered into rest on Monday, February 13, 2017 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was the loving wife of John Fryberger, who preceded her in death in 1983.

Born in Narvon, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Grace (Weller) Wertz.

Doris attended...

Feb 12, 2017

Doris M. Evans, 87, of Narvon, died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the home of her daughter Andrea, after a six month illness.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Margaret L. (Wilson) Gentry. Her husband, George T. Evans, died in 2002.

Doris was an antique dealer for about...

Feb 11, 2017

Constance R. Kennedy, 91, of New Holland, died Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Garden Spot Village.

Born in Westerly, RI, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Clara (Royal) Willis. Her husband, Blair F. Kennedy, died Aug. 20, 2003.

Connie was a homemaker most of her life but worked for a time as...

Feb 11, 2017

R. Kenneth Dyer, 74, of Manheim, formerly of East Petersburg, died Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Pleasant View Retirement Community.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Raymond J. and Pauline (Smith) Dyer. His wife, Joanne E. Brendle, died in 1996.

Ken owned and operated “The Lawn Shop”, a lawn maintenance and...

Feb 11, 2017

Marilyn F. Weaver, 47, of Reading, PA, died Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Reading Hospital from a brain hemorrhage.

Born in Millersburg, OH she was the daughter of Pastor Menno and Mary

(Kurtz) Yoder of Goshen, IN. She would have been married 25 years on July 3 to W. Ray Weaver.

...

Feb 7, 2017

Leo A. McCready, 88, of New Holland, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Ephrata Manor.

Born in Port Carbon, Leo was a son of the late Leo V. and Kathryn (Smith) McCready.

Leo was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, New Holland and proudly served in...

Feb 7, 2017

Esther Martin Lee, age 92 of New Holland died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Garden Spot Village. After a number of years’ journey with Alzheimer’s disease and other illness, she is now released from the limitations of this life and is walking on the streets of gold with a clear mind, in the presence of God. Esther was born...

Feb 6, 2017

Troy A. Boyer, 37, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was the loving husband of Ashley S. (McComsey) Boyer, with whom he shared over 6 years of marriage.

Born in Ephrata, Troy was a son of Stanley and Arlene (Morgan) Boyer of Ephrata.

Troy worked as...

Feb 6, 2017

Miriam E. Sensenig, 95, of Fairmount Homes, formerly of Wanner Road, Ephrata, died Monday, February 6, 2017 at Fairmount Homes.

Born in Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Walter and Fannie (Hurst) Wanner. Her husband, Clarence S. Sensenig, died March 11, 2013.

Miriam worked as a lunch lady and playground supervisor at...

Feb 5, 2017

Beverly S. Weir, 65, of New Holland, died Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center. Her husband, Ronald G. Weir, preceded her in death in 2014.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Anna (Pratt) Sweigart of Gap and the late James E. Stoltzfus.

Bev was the owner...

Feb 4, 2017

Mary S. Newswanger, 85, of 322 N. Hoover Ave., New Holland, died Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. Her husband, Aaron N. Newswanger, survives.

Born in Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late J. Eby and Mary (Shirk) Snyder.

Mary was a homemaker and a member...

Feb 4, 2017

Mary S. Brubaker, 65, of 135 Laurel Rd., East Earl, died Saturday, February 4, 2017 at her home. Her husband of 44 years, Ivan S. Brubaker, survives.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Annie M. (Shirk) Weaver and Reuben B. Weaver of East Earl.

She...

Feb 3, 2017

Andrew Szucs, 86, of 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, died Friday February 3, 2017 at Garden Spot Village.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Alexander and Barbara (Banyacskay) Szucs.

Following graduation from Scott High School, Andy served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After his time of service,...

Feb 1, 2017

Lester Z. Martin, 83, of Centerville Road, Ephrata, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Fairmount Homes after a brief illness.

Born in Martindale, he was the son of the late Henry and Barbara (Zimmerman) Martin. His wife, Frances (Sensenig) Martin, died March 12, 2009.

Lester was a truck driver for 50 years for S. H....

Feb 1, 2017

Carolyn (Carrie) Spare of Lancaster and formerly of Leola passed away on February 1, 2017 surrounded by family following a long and courageous battle with multiple types of cancer. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late James and Catherine Knipple and married to Todd Spare. They celebrated 53 years together in October.

Carrie retired...

Jan 30, 2017

Lena S. Burkholder, 85, of New Holland, died Monday, January 30, 2017 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Harry M. Burkholder.

Born in West Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Eli M. and Lizzie (Sauder) Shirk.

Lena was a homemaker and a member of the Martindale...