Obituaries

Jul 25, 2016

Jul 24, 2016

Joyce Hope (Shertzer) Bowman, of Manheim, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at the Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community. She was the loving wife of Nevin E. Bowman, with whom she shared over 56 years of marriage, and who preceded her in death in 2014.

Born in Millersville, she was a daughter of the...

Jul 22, 2016

“ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE, and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts.” – William Shakespeare

STANLEY DAVID DEEN of Lancaster died peacefully in his home on July 22, 2016. Born in Lancaster on September 11, 1937, he was...

Jul 22, 2016

James Sauder, 81, entered peacefully into the arms of his blessed Savior as his wife and two sons witnessed his long-for release from his earthly body on Friday, July 22, 2016 at Fairmont Homes of Ephrata following a recent struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born Feb. 4, 1935 to the late Alvin and Mary (Sauder) Sauder near Terre...

Jul 21, 2016

Born in Phoenixville Hospital, he was raised in Downingtown, Penn.

He was the son of Margaret E. Hendricks of New Holland and the late Morris P. Hendricks, Jr.

Surviving in addition to his mother are three children, John Paul Anthony Hendricks, Michelle Hendricks, and Joey Hendricks; a brother, Morris P., married to Debbie Hendricks, III...

Jul 18, 2016

Edward H. Williams, Jr., 70, of New Holland PA passed into the arms of Jesus on July 18, after an 8 month battle with cancer.

He was born in Cecil County MD on February 17, 1946 to Edward H. and Dorothy T. Williams. He is survived by his wife, Connie Schroll Williams. They celebrated their...

Jul 18, 2016

Kevin N. Leid, infant son of Jason S. and Lois Z. (Newswanger) Leid of New Holland, PA, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE.

In addition to his parents, Kevin is survived by 5 siblings: Anthony N., Glendon N., Janette N., Jaylon N., and Ryan N. Leid,...

Jul 18, 2016

James N. (Jimmy) Houck, 78, of New Holland passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy, from lung cancer.

He was born in New Holland, to the late Chester and Ruth (Kellenberger) Houck. He was the husband of Joyce (Kreiser) Houck for 59 years. He graduated from New Holland...

Jul 18, 2016

Lizzie S. Wenger, 96, of Denver, formerly of New Holland, died of natural causes on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Cocalico Christian Home in Denver.

Born in Leola, she was the daughter of the late Enos and Fannie (Snyder) Weaver. Her husband, Eli Wenger, died Oct. 31, 2006.

Lizzie was a homemaker and a member...

Jul 15, 2016

Madonna Lynn (Rybolt) Talbert, M.D., 63, of Ephrata, PA, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, 15 July 2016 at her home in Ephrata after a six year battle with breast cancer.

Born Friday, 13 March 1953 in Anderson, IN she was the daughter of the late Hansel Wayne and Frances Bernice (WRIGHT) Rybolt of Anderson....

Jul 15, 2016

Lela Youndt Horning, 88, of Ephrata, formerly Alleghenyville, went to her heavenly home on Friday, July 15, 2016, at Fairmount Homes. Born in Adamstown, she was the daughter of the late Raymond B. and Susie G. Youndt. She is survived by her husband, Henry W. Horning, with whom she celebrated 67 years of marriage. Lela was a dedicated homemaker,...

Jul 13, 2016

I. Harold Long, 88, of East Earl, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at his home following a brief illness. His wife, Mabel (Hurst) Long, survives. His first wife, Laura Mae (Weaver) Long preceded him in death in 1959.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Ivan G. and Stella (Weigle) Long.

Jul 12, 2016

Richard A. “Rick” Boone, 65, of New Holland, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late John A. and Heidi C. (Abicht) Boone. He was married 29 years on Nov. 29 to Lucinda (McLaughlin) Boone.

Rick retired from Zook...

Jul 7, 2016

Elizabeth H. Sauder, 65, of 412 Linden Rd., East Earl, passed away unexpectedly at Our Lady of Victory Hospital in Stanley, WI on Thursday, July 7.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late John M. and Anna Mary (Hoover) Sauder.

She was a homecare and a...

Jul 7, 2016

Virginia M. “Gee Gee” London, 74, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest London.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Newman) Hyden.

Gee Gee worked in...

Jul 2, 2016

Terry L. Weaver, 65, of Denver, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Catherine E. (Lupold) Weaver, who preceded him in death in 2011.

Born in Ephrata, he was a son of the late Marvin and Rosalie (Griffith) Weaver.

Terry was a...

Jun 28, 2016

Robert Parker Shears, 95, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Luther Acres in Lititz, where he had been a resident for the past 6 years.

He was born and raised in Bloomfield, New Jersey, the son of Ernest and Hester (Moore) Shears, and the stepson of Robert Smith. After graduating from Bloomfield High School in...

Jun 28, 2016

Margaret M. (Rhodes) Longabaugh, 88, of Narvon, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Zerbe Retirement Community. She was the loving wife of Vernon C. Longabaugh, who preceded her in death in 2003.

Born in Honey Brook Township, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Mimm) Rhodes.

Margaret...

Jun 23, 2016

William E. Yelk, 67, of Gordonville, died Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital. His wife of 42 years, Sharon K. (Styer) Yelk, survives.

Born in Lancaster, he was a son of C. Hazel (Martin) Yelk of Myerstown and the late H. Alfred Yelk.

Bill proudly served in the US...

Jun 23, 2016

William A. Corfey, 87, of Garden Spot Village, passed away on June 23, 2016.

Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of Edwin and Elizabeth (Liebscher) Corfey. He was the loving husband of Claire (Chambers) Corfey to whom he was married 63 years.

After serving four years in the U.S. Navy, during the Korean...