Obituaries

W. Larry Kauffman

Aug 5, 2017

W. Larry Kauffman, 68, of Narvon, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 5, 2017. He was the loving husband of Donna Marie (Weinhold) Kauffman, with whom he shared over 31 years of marriage.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Walter and Betty Jane (Fox) Kauffman.

Larry worked as a...

Thomas A. Frybarger

Aug 3, 2017

Thomas A. Frybarger, 59, of New Holland, died Thursday, August 3, 2017. His wife, Patricia A. (Wenger) Frybarger, survives.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Jane (Skyles) Frybarger and the late Ivan Frybarger.

Tom worked for 42 years at Brenneman Printing, Inc., Lancaster.

In addition to his wife and mother, he...

Phyline B. Northeimer

Aug 3, 2017

Phyline B. Northeimer, 81, of Narvon, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Conestoga Twp., she was a daughter of the late Roy K. and Annie B. Ressler.

Phyline worked as a proofreader in the printing industry for over 40 years. In her spare...

Luis E. Camara

Aug 3, 2017

Luis E. Camara, 70, of Mohnton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 2, 2017 at Reading Hospital.

Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Luis and Maria (Vargas) Camara.

Luis was a renowned dog trainer in Puerto Rico and worked as a teacher here in the...

George S. Geisel

Aug 3, 2017

George W. Geisel, 76, of 150 Maple Dr., New Holland, died Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. His wife, Nancy (Dillon) Geisel, preceded him in death in 2008.

Born in Indiana, PA, he was the son of the late Mannis and Savannah (Lowman) Geisel.

George worked as a...

Carl A. Good

Aug 3, 2017

Carl A. Good, 89, of W. Maple Grove Road, Denver, died Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Fairmount Homes in Ephrata after a lengthy illness.

Born in Denver, he was the son of the late Elmer H. and Mary C. (Bender) Good. He was married 69 years on May 8 to Emma L. (Shupp) Good.

Carl...

Joseph M. Zimmerman

Aug 1, 2017

Joseph M. Zimmerman, 92, of Ephrata, passed away on August 1, 2017 at Fairmount Homes Retirement Community. He was the husband of Anna Mae (Hoover) Zimmerman, whom preceded him in death in 2008.

Born in Earl Twp., Joseph was a son of the late Joseph E. and Hettie (Martin) Zimmerman.

Joseph...

Norman S. Acuff

Jul 31, 2017

Norman S. Acuff, 81, born in the Puncheon Camp Community of Grainger County, TN, passed from this life on July 31, 2017 in Lancaster PA.

Prior to moving to PA in 2004, Mr. Acuff lived in the Northern Virginia area over 40 years. He had numerous full and part time jobs and then he found...

Svea J. Hoover

Jul 31, 2017

Svea Jean Eckert Hoover, 80, died on July 31, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy, following a brief illness.

She leaves her husband of 61 years, Raymond M. Hoover of New Holland; son, Gordon B. Hoover, wife Carole; daughters Lisa High, husband James, and Audrey Kieschnick, husband Alan; five grandchildren, Jill, Brenda, and Leslie...

Miles S. Martin

Jul 31, 2017

Miles S. Martin, 75, of Martindale, died at his home on Monday, July 31, 2017. He was the husband of Edna W. (Shirk) Martin whom he shared 53 years of marriage on October 31.

Born in East Cocalico Twp., he was a son of the late Israel S. and Esther (Shafer) Martin.

He retired in...

Doris Elaine Yoder

Jul 30, 2017

Doris Elaine Yoder, 72, of 925 Glorry Lane, Narvon, died on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at her home. Her husband of 50 years, William J. Yoder, survives.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Leon B. and Adella Ruth (Fisher) Hershey.

Elaine was a seamstress, operating her own...

Jonathan K. Stoltzfus

Jul 27, 2017

Jonathan K Stoltzfus went to be with Jesus at the age of 82 on July 27, 2017. From his birth on October 26, 1935, “Johnny” was known for his adventurous spirit and his desire to inspire those around him. Raised in a spirited Amish family, he was the youngest of 7 children. He discovered his passion for Jesus as...

Gladys A. Denlinger

Jul 21, 2017

Gladys A. Denlinger, 97, of 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, formerly of Morgantown, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy. Her husband of 66 years, Harold E. Denlinger, preceded her in death in 2007.

Born in Paradise Twp., she...

Suzann G. Finger

Jul 19, 2017

Suzann G. Finger, 75, of Parkesburg, formerly of Narvon, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the home of her Aunt Molly Barrage where she resided.

Born in Upper Uwchlan Twp., she was the daughter of the late Raymond, Sr. and Sara Nellie (Gray) Berkey. Her husband, Robert E. Finger, Sr., died Aug. 9, 2001.

Suzann...

Pauline S. Weller

Jul 19, 2017

Pauline S. Weller, 91, of New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Garden Spot Village. She was the loving wife of Carl S. Weller, with whom she shared over 72 years of marriage.

Born in Bethel, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Lizzie (Peiffer) Spitler.

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James G. Mccarrell

Jul 16, 2017

James G. McCarrell, 95, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Colts Neck, NJ, died at home on July 16, 2017, one day short of celebrating 69 years of marriage to his wife, Helen J. (Nicholas) McCarrell.

Born in Cicero, IL, James was a son of the late Dr. William and Hermina (Mense) McCarrell.

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Alta W. Rhodes

Jul 13, 2017

Alta W. Rhodes, 93, of 286 Kurtz Road, Ephrata, died Thursday morning, after a brief illness, at her home that she shared with Martha Zimmerman.

Born in Earl Township, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Z. and Susanna M. (Weaver) Hoover. Her husband, John Rhodes, died November 9, 2005.

Alta was a homemaker...

Raymond T. Good

Jul 12, 2017

Raymond T. Good, 83, of Ephrata, went home to be with Jesus on July 12, 2017 at Zerbe Retirement Community in Narvon.

Born in Hinkletown, he was a son of the late Harvey and Alice (Taylor) Good. He would have been married 60 years on August 10 to Nancy (Stoltzfus) Good.

Raymond was a member...

Alta M. Good

Jul 11, 2017

Alta M. Good, 87, of Lititz, formerly of Reamstown, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Edna (Martin) Nolt. Her husband of 64 years, Lloyd G. Good, died Nov. 1, 2016.

Alta was a...

Paul H. Kurtz

Jul 11, 2017

Paul H. Kurtz, 80, of Reinholds, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Lena (Martin) Kurtz, with whom he shared over 58 years of marriage.

Born in New Holland, he was a son of the late Christian B. and Ella N. (Hoover) Kurtz.

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