Obituaries

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...

John H. Moore

Jul 25, 2016

Joyce H. Bowman

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...

Stanley D. Deen

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...

James Sauder

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...

John Anthony Hendricks

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...

Edward H. Williams

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...

Kevin N. Leid

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,...

James N. Houck

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...

Lizzie S. Wenger

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...

Madonna Lynn Talbert

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....

Lela Y. Horning

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,...

I. Harold Long

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.

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