Obituaries

Edna K. Zimmerman

Apr 25, 2017

Edna (Konschak) Zimmerman, age 102 of New Holland, PA, and formerly of Millville, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 after a long and active life.

Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Adolph and Louise (Rau) Konschak, she grew up in Millville and attended Millville schools.

Edna owned and operated Edna's...

Thelma J. Messner

Apr 22, 2017

Thelma J. Messner, 78, of East Earl, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the loving wife of Paul “Pete” A. Messner, whom preceded her in death in 2013.

Born in East Earl, she was a daughter of the late Charles N. and Edith (Arment) Bowman.

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Arvella L. Rutter

Apr 21, 2017

Arvella L. Rutter, 89, of Ephrata, formerly of New Holland, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Ephrata Manor. She was the loving wife of Richard E. Rutter, whom preceded her in death in 1985.

Born in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the later Noah N. and Esther (McCardle) Loht.

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Dominic G. Esposito

Apr 18, 2017

Dominic "Tom" Esposito, 84, of Intercourse, Pennsylvania rested peacefully with the Lord on April 18, 2017 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.

He was born on July 8, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of the late Louise and Philip Esposito. He served in the US Army.

Tom met his wife...

Glendine H. White

Apr 18, 2017

Glendine H. White, 94, of Bowmansville, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at her residence. She was the loving wife of Gerald R. White, whom preceded her in death in 2012.

Born in East Westmoreland, New Hampshire, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Helen Eva (Hill) White.

Glendine was a factory...

Paul R. Mcwilliams

Apr 17, 2017

Paul R. McWilliams, III, 34, of New Holland, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 17, 2017 at his home.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Paul R. McWilliams, Jr. of Honey Brook and Kathy, married to Howard Baxter of Narvon.

Paul graduated from Pequea Valley High School and later served in the US Army....

Margaret S. Verbeke

Apr 17, 2017

Margaret Spleen Verbeke, 88 years old, died Monday, April 17, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care Center, Mount Joy, PA. She was born July 17, 1928 in Ridgway, Elk County, PA to Elsie Rosenkrans Spleen and Maurice Spleen.

Her only sibling (twin, Mary S. Zawacki) predeceased her in 2007.

Margaret was a graduate of Mansfield...

Harold Groff

Apr 13, 2017

Harold Groff, Jr., 77, of Denver, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Miriam R. (Brubaker) Groff, who preceded him in death in 2014, and with whom he shared over 55 years of marriage.

Born in Stevens, PA, he was a son of the late Harold...

Melvin R. Zimmerman

Apr 13, 2017

Melvin R. Zimmerman, 60, of Narvon, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at his residence. He was the husband of Katie L. Zimmerman, with whom he shared over 35 years of marriage.

Born in East Earl, he was a son of the late Harvey S. and Ella N. (Reiff) Zimmerman.

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Charlotte D. Beavers

Apr 11, 2017

Charlotte D. Beavers, 79, of Breinigsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest.

Born in Coatesville, she was a daughter of the late Vernon “Barney” and Mildred (Troop) Davis.

Charlotte was a former member of Churchtown U.M Church and through her teen years was an...

Timothy Hughin Demeritt

Apr 9, 2017

Timothy Hughin Demeritt, 22, of Mohnton, died Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Reading Hospital & Medical Center.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Carol (Tuttle) Demeritt, with whom he resided, and the late Maurice E. Demeritt, Jr.

Tim was currently enrolled at Berks Technical Institute and was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church....

Enda Gunning

Apr 6, 2017

Enda Gunning, 85, of 25 Cove Rd., Duncannon, formerly of New Holland, died Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the Kinkora Pythian Home where she had resided for the past several years. Her husband, Thomas J. Gunning, preceded her in death in 1996.

Born in Scotland, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Cecily...

Carlos Luis Santos

Apr 3, 2017

James B. Steffy

Mar 30, 2017

James B. Steffy, 88, of Terre Hill Boro., passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his residence. He was the husband of Ethel J. (Heck) Steffy. They were married on June 13, 1951 and celebrated over 65 years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Levi and Amanda...

Mary B. Martin

Mar 23, 2017

Mary B. Martin, 88, of 742 Twin Hill Road, New Holland, died Thursday, March 23, 2017 at her home.

Born in Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ada (Burkholder) Hoover. She was married 67 years to Eli S. Martin.

Mary was a homemaker and a member of the Martindale Mennonite...

Alma J. Ressler

Mar 23, 2017

Alma J. Ressler, 94, formerly of Quarryville, died Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Fairmount Homes. Her husband, Martin E. Ressler preceded her in death in 1987.

Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Ella (Martin) Martin

Alma was a homemaker and a member of Weaverland...

Edith A. Houck

Mar 22, 2017

Mrs. Edith A Houck, age 92, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Ephrata Manor where she resided since June 25, 2015. She was the wife of George L Houck of New Holland, PA. Born October 2, 1924 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Smith) Fryberger.

Edith worked for...

Michelle D. Mclemore

Mar 20, 2017

Arlene Landau

Mar 18, 2017

Arlene Landau, 91, formerly of 405 Linden St., East Earl, died Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Ephrata Manor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl R. “Bud” Landau in 2006.

Born in Brecknock Twp., she was the daughter of the late William and Ella (Good) Hoshour.

Arlene was a seamstress, working at the...

Phares B. Rutt

Mar 17, 2017

Phares B. Rutt, of Nokomis, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Bay Breeze Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the loving husband of Katie Beachy Rutt. He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church in Sarasota, Florida.

He was the son of the late Phares W. Rutt...