Obituaries

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....

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.

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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...