Obituaries

Jun 2, 2016

Robert Conklin, 75, of Strasburg, PA, passed away at home early Thursday, June 2, 2016 after a prolonged illness. His strong will and the love and support of his family and friends kept him strong through years of health setbacks.

He was born in Lock Haven, PA on October 10, 1940, the son of the...

Jun 1, 2016

Therese “Terry” (Koller) Androwick, 81, of New Holland, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on Oct. 15, 1934 in Bodenmais, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Sylvest and Mathilde Koller.

Terry was the loving wife of Bill Androwick for 60 years. The...

Jun 1, 2016

Grace S. Weaver, 97, of 230 Martin Rd., New Holland, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Weaver, in 1996.

Born in Hinkletown, she was the daughter of the late Harvey F. and Maggie R. (Stauffer) Stauffer.

She was a...

May 31, 2016

Wayne G. Martin, 92, of Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, went to meet his Lord on May 31, 2016. He was formerly of East Earl, and he was the much-loved husband of Mary Irene (Sensenig) Martin to whom he was married for 70 years. He was born in the Bowmansville area and was the son of the late Peter S. and...

May 31, 2016

Angel D. Lauver, the newborn daughter of Lamar S. and Dorcas H. (Hurst) Lauver of Bowmansville, PA, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2016 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

In addition to her parents, Angel is survived by her brother Thomas F. Lauver, her maternal grandparents, Clair L. and Lorraine (High) Hurst of Kirkwood, her...

May 31, 2016

Dorothy Esbenshade Stauffer, 91, of New Holland, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Garden Spot Village, following an illness since Easter.

Born in Upper Leacock Twp., she was the daughter of the late Park F., Sr. and Ruth (Beam) Esbenshade. She was married 58 years on August 3 to Dr. Rodney H. Stauffer.

Dorothy had...

May 29, 2016

Mabel K. Lehman, 85, of 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, formerly of Martindale, died Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Fairmount Homes. Her husband of 66 years, Luke E. Lehman, survives.

Born in Martindale, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Sarah (Kurtz) Buckwalter.

Mabel was a homemaker and a...

May 27, 2016

Katie Z. Zimmerman, 102, of Denver, died Friday, May 27, 2016 at Cocalico Christian Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Levi H. Zimmerman on July 31, 1975.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Moses and Anna (Zimmerman) Sensenig.

Katie was a homemaker...

May 27, 2016

Nancy Ann King, 50, of Bowmansville, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of Donald and Mary (Litzinger) Michaels. She was married 28 years this past October 3rd to Theodore Robert “Rob” King.

She was employed as a...

May 25, 2016

Hazel I. Folker, 88, of New Holland, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center in Lititz.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Jason and Mabel (Weaver) Lowry. Her husband, James H. Folker, died Feb. 5, 1998.

Hazel was a homemaker and former member of...

May 25, 2016

Rita Jane Esbenshade, 60, joined her Lord and Savior when she passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Reading, PA. Rita was the daughter of the late

A. Wilmer and Arlene B. (Rutt) Esbenshade.

In spite of the many physical...

May 25, 2016

Ray A. Wolfe, 81, of New Holland, passed away peacefully May 25, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Blue Ball on October 27, 1934, he was the son of the late Rollin Wolfe and Helen Shirk Wolfe. He is survived by his wife, May Lou (Wyble) Wolfe whom he married...

May 24, 2016

Levi W. Martin, 80, 718 N. Railroad Ave., New Holland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at his residence with his wife by his side.

He was born on August 18, 1935 in East Earl Township to Henry N. and Mary W. (Weaver) Martin and was the husband of Anna G. (Reiff) with...

May 22, 2016

Arlene M. (Landis) Kurtz, 102, of Bowmansville, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the home of her daughter where she resided. She was the loving wife of Norman M. Kurtz, whom she married in 1950 and celebrated over 32 years of marriage, and who preceded her in death in 1983.

Born on November...

May 21, 2016

Margaret (Petersen) McGuiness, 86, of New Holland, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Garden Spot Village. She was the loving wife of Daniel P. McGuiness who preceded her in death in 2002.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Margaret was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Herrmann) Petersen.

Margaret...

May 19, 2016

Marian L. (Beiler) Miller

PA Turnpike Toll Collector.

Word has been received of the passing of Marian L. (Beiler) Miller on May 19, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida at the home of her son, Kent Miller. She was predeceased by one daughter, Karen Miller.

Marian was born in...

May 19, 2016

Charles “Chuck” W. Hamilton, 89, of New Holland, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Garden Spot Village. He was the loving husband of Gladys W. Allen (Wagner) Hamilton, with whom he shared over 23 years of marriage. His first wife, Constance S. (Stead) Hamilton, preceded him in death in 1991.

Born in Rosemont,...

May 11, 2016

May 11, 2016

May 10, 2016

Ethel M. Martin, 82, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of Dale Martin, with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage.

Born in Jonestown, Lebanon County, Ethel was a daughter of the late Paul and Helen (Hauser)...