Obituaries

Dane C. Walton

Aug 30, 2016

Dane Clark Walton, 66, of Leola, passed away peacefully after a brief illness to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 30, 2016.

He was the son of Edna Walton the late Paul Walton and was married to Marie (Shirk) Walton for 44 years.

Surviving besides his wife and mother is a...

Ruth I. Hunt

Aug 29, 2016

Ruth I. (Blose) Hunt, 94, of New Holland, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 at Garden Spot Village. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Michael Richards, in 1973, and her second husband, William A. Hunt, in 2011.

Ruth was born in Pittsburgh. She was a member of Aldan Union Church, Aldan,...

Lloyd W. Martin

Aug 27, 2016

Lloyd W. Martin, 84, of Ephrata, formerly of Denver, died Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Lincoln Christian Home in Ephrata.

Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late John W. and Martha (Weaver) Martin. His wife, Mary M. (Hoover) Martin, died Jan. 26, 2014.

Lloyd worked 44 years in maintenance at...

James D. Briscoe

Aug 25, 2016

James D. Briscoe, 84 of New Holland, died Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Garden Spot Village after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Philadelphia, and raised in Drexel Hill he was the son of the late James O. and Edna (Lenker) Briscoe. His first wife, Ruth E. (Weber) Briscoe, died July 2, 2009. He married Mary Ellen...

J. Paul Hostetter

Aug 23, 2016

J. Paul Hostetter, 84, formerly of New Holland, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Ephrata Manor. His wife of 65 years, Viola M. (Graver) Hostetter, survives.

Born in Refton, he was the son of the late A. Clyde and Lillie Mae (McMichael) Hostetter.

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Joshlyn Grant Good

Aug 22, 2016

Joshlyn Grant Good, 23, of East Earl, entered his Heavenly home on Monday, August 22, 2016. His earthly journey of 23 years is complete and he has joined loved ones in Heaven rejoicing with Jesus.

He was the son of Lynn and Lynnelle (Fox) Good of East Earl.

Surviving in addition to his parents are...

Franklin L. Mast

Aug 19, 2016

Franklin L. Mast, 61, of Morgantown passed away at his home on Friday, August 19, 2016. His wife of 21 years, Patricia (Huffman) Mast, survives.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Edith (Mast) Mast

Frank was a dairy farmer, an electrician, and was recently employed by Owen J. Roberts...

Dorothy M. Craven

Aug 17, 2016

Dorothy M. Craven, née Codrick, New Holland, formerly Havertown and Philadelphia, on August 17, age 92. Beloved wife of the late John W. Craven, Loving mother of Rebecca (Eric Greenhow, MD), Jessica (Rolf Fehrenbach), Laurel, and Andrew (Lori Lauman). Grandmother of Rhoda, Jed, Erik and Ida Fehrenbach, and the Reverend Andy Greenhow. Great grandmother of five, aunt of an...

Bonita L. Diem

Aug 14, 2016

Bonnie L. Diem, 67, of New Holland went to her "forever home" on Sunday August 14, 2016 at Hospice Center of Lancaster County, Mt. Joy.

She was born March 9, 1949 in Lancaster to the late Russell E. and Charlotte I. (Diem) McQuate.

Bonnie was a 1967 graduate of Conestoga Valley...

Gilbert L. Ericson

Aug 14, 2016

Gilbert L. Ericson, Jr., (Gil) of Elverson (formerly of Columbia, MD) died Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Zerbe Retirement Community. He was 68 years old.

Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Gilbert L., Sr. and Pearl (Engelsman) Ericson. Gil was married 29 years to Carolyn F. (Bachelder) Ericson.

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Betty L. Brubaker

Aug 12, 2016

Betty L. (Schneider) Brubaker, 84, of Terre Hill, passed away on August 12, 2016 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was the loving wife of Raymond “Whitey” Brubaker, who preceded her in death in 2011.

Born in Morris, PA, she was a daughter of the late Jacob C. and Mary Marie Schneider.

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Dolores M. Miller

Aug 12, 2016

Mary E. Schaeffer

Aug 8, 2016

Mary E. Schaeffer, 84, of Ephrata, formerly of Narvon, die Monday, August 8, 2016 at Fairmount Homes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon J. Schaeffer, in 1992.

Born in Brecknock Twp., Berks Co., she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Elsie Mae (Wert) Schlouch.

Through the...

Robert F. Weaver

Aug 8, 2016

Robert F. Weaver, 93, of Garden Spot Village, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Kathryn (Peck) Weaver, with whom he shared over 69 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Alvin and Ethel (Weaver) Weaver.

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Daniel J. Michels

Aug 6, 2016

Daniel “Danny” J. Michels, 26, of New Holland, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Media, he was the son of Andrew J. and Mary Clare (Morrissey) Michels, Sr., of New Holland.

Danny had several occupations throughout his life. Dan was a nursing...

Kenneth E. Myers

Aug 6, 2016

Kenneth E. Myers, Sr., 68, of Ephrata passed away peacefully on August 6, 2016 surrounded by his family.

He was born in Lancaster, Pa. on October 24, 1947 to Alberta Myers and the late Harry Myers.

He leaves behind his wife Linda (Martin) Myers; two sons Kenneth Myers, Jr., husband of...

Kenneth D. Patterson

Aug 4, 2016

Kenneth D. “Kenny” Patterson, Jr., died Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy after a lengthy illness.

Kenny was born and raised in Lancaster County. He would have been married two years on September 14 to Meghan (Yatron) Patterson.

Kenny was a nationally registered critical care paramedic (NREMT-P). Most recently...

Edna N. Graybill

Jul 31, 2016

Edna N. Graybill, 90, formerly of East Earl, passed away early Sunday morning, July 31, 2016, at Fairmount Homes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Omar M. Graybill in 2015.

Born in Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Samuel O. and Anna (Martin) Nolt.

Edna was...

Sara R. Weller

Jul 30, 2016

Sara R. Weller, 86, of New Holland, formerly of Boot Jack Rd., Narvon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, July 30, 2016. She was precede in death by her husband, Percy J. Weller, in 2010.

Born in Caernarvon Twp., she was the daughter of the late I. Hoyer and Minnie E. (Zeimer) Spotts.

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Ada I. Fisher

Jul 28, 2016

Ada I. Fisher, 98, of Honey Brook, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2016 at Tel Hai Retirement Community.

Born in Honey Brook, Ada was a daughter of the late John M. and Rachel (Smoker) Fisher.

Ada worked as a sewing machine operator at Guymar of Honey Brook and Blue Ball...