Obituaries

Nov 8, 2024

Susan Patterson Martin, 68, Prayer Warrior and Missionary.

After a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Susan Patterson Martin, age 68, of New Holland, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, November 8, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Thomas K. Martin, with whom she celebrated 48 years of marriage in...

Nov 7, 2024

Ferree R. Esbenshade Jr., 94, of New Holland, PA, passed away in his sleep on the morning of November 7th, 2024, at Fairmount Homes Retirement Community.

Born in East Earl Township, PA, he was the son of the late Ferree and Elizabeth Weaver Esbenshade Sr.

He worked as a dairy farmer, school bus driver and...

Nov 7, 2024

Orpha S. King, 86, formerly of Belleville, Denver, and New Holland, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Fairmount Homes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd R. King in 2006.

Born in Morgantown, she was the daughter of the late Enos and Annie (Yoder) Stoltzfus.

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Nov 7, 2024

Frank Ludwig, 91, passed away November 7, 2024, at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata. His beloved wife Dawn passed away in 1997, he was also predeceased in 1985 by a daughter Gail.

He graduated from New Holland High School in 1951 and lived in the New Holland area his whole life except for the time he served in Korea...

Nov 6, 2024

Bernice A. Beiler, 65, of Mohnton, passed away on November 6, 2024 in her residence.

She was the daughter of Eugene K. and Erla (Youndt) Beiler.

She attended Pine Grove Church and worked at Walmart for the past 17 years. She enjoyed running and had participated in several 5K, 251K and half marathons, she enjoyed...

Nov 6, 2024

Titus W. Horning, 93, of East Earl, passed away at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital on Wednesday. November 6, 2024.

He was the husband of the late Edna M. Rissler Horning who died in 2000. Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Samuel and Frances Weaver Horning.

Titus had been a farmer...

Nov 5, 2024

Gary Lee Hoffert, 78, of Denver, passed away on November 5, 2024 as a resident of Abbeyville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Allison A. and Goldie I. (Brendle) Hoffert.

He was the husband of Diana Jean (Mullis) Hoffert, with whom he married on October 15th, 1966...

Nov 3, 2024

With heavy hearts the family of Glenn H. Gingrich, 83, of New Holland, announce his unexpected passing at home Sunday, November 3, 2024.

He was married 63 years to Mary Jane (Hoover) Gingrich. Born in Myerstown, he was the son of the late Sidney and Mabel Horning Gingrich.

In 1965 Glenn...

Nov 2, 2024

Clara Elizabeth MacPherson, at 100 of age, died on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Garden Spot Village surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late David and Cassie (Kissick) Peterson and the devoted wife of John MacPherson for nearly 76 glorious years. Clara has been preceded in death by her two sisters, Catherine Uhrmann and Gail Haggerty....

Nov 2, 2024

Glenn A. Dissinger went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was born to Henry N. and Ella Bair Dissinger of New Holland, PA on March 6, 1937. His father preceded him in death in 1948, when Glenn was eleven years old. His uncles, Roy Bair and Paul Bair...

Nov 1, 2024

J. Nelson Horst, 76, of Lancaster, formerly of New Holland, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on November 1, 2024 after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Norma (Barge) Horst. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in August. Nelson was the son of the late Abram S. Horst, Sr. and Ruth (Shultz) Horst....

Oct 31, 2024

Catherine M Weeks passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 31 at age 87.

Catherine was pre-deceased by her loving husband of 59 years, Robert. She is survived by her three children, sons Robert Jr., James (Ann) and daughter Maryanne. Catherine is also survived by her sister-in-law, Claire, her brother-in-law Tom and many nieces and nephews. Catherine was...

Oct 31, 2024

Husband, father and grandfather, maker, inventor, and friend, Arthur Leslie Johnson passed away on October 31, 2024 at the age of 84. A thirteen-year resident of New Holland, Pennsylvania, Arthur was born January 2, 1940 in Collingswood, New Jersey to parents Edward and Gladys Johnson. Along with older brother, Charles, he grew up in Chatham, NJ, and graduated from...

Oct 25, 2024

Gladys “Adele” Redcay went home to be with the Lord on October 25, 2024.

Adele was born in Strasburg on September 29, 1928 to Edgar L. and Maude K. Yunginger.

She was married 14 years to Donald H. Myers, who passed away in January of 1983 and 8 years to Mark C. Redcay, who passed...

Oct 25, 2024

Carrie Lynn (Halfpenny) Hornbaker, 54, of Bowmansville, formerly of Lewistown, passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2024 at Reading Hospital.

Born in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Connie (Brown) Halfpenny.

She was the wife of Jeffrey A. Hornbaker, with whom she shared 34 years of marriage.

She was...

Oct 23, 2024

Phares H. Shirk, 95, born July 7, 1929, of Narvon, PA, peacefully entered into rest at his home on October 23, 2024.

He was born in East Earl, PA, to John W. and Mary (Huber) Shirk. He was the husband of Arlene (Newswanger) Shirk.

Phares was a farmer and carpenter. He was a member of...

Oct 23, 2024

Karen Sue Waldrop, 67, of New Holland, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Karen was born on October 11, 1957, in Lancaster, PA, predeceased by her parents, Thomas William (Bill) Waldrop and Martha Elizabeth (Rineer) Waldrop. She graduated from Garden Spot High School, New Holland, PA, in 1975. She graduated with a degree in Geography from...

Oct 20, 2024

Lydia G Martin, 87, went home to her Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Richland Christian Home where she resided with her husband of 66 years, Lloyd M Martin for the past 2 years.

Born and raised in Hinkletown, she was the daughter of Samuel and Francis Good of S. H. Good Lumber.

Oct 19, 2024

Darla F. Horning, 61, formerly of East Earl, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Fairmount Homes.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of Mary Jane (Bowman) Horning of Ephrata and the late Marvin W. Horning.

Darla was employed by Garden Spot Village...

Oct 19, 2024

Jon Derek Zimmerman, stillborn son of Ervin N. and Amy H. (Leid) Zimmerman of Ephrata, was born October 19, 2024, at UPMC Lititz.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by five siblings: Lynelle, Rosann, Lee Ervin, Jay Lynn, and Jolene, maternal grandparents Titus and Mabel Leid, paternal grandparents Ervin and Ella Mae Zimmerman,...