Obituaries

Samuel Z. Shirk

Sep 20, 2015

Samuel Z. Shirk of Narvon passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Reading Hospital. He was the infant son of Kenneth N. and Janet S. (Zimmerman) Shirk.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by 10 siblings: Esther Mae, Kevin Z., Lamar Z., Elvin Z., Elaine Z., Galen Z., Elsie Z., Julianne Z.,...

Dr. Fred R. Taylor

Sep 19, 2015

Dr. Fred R. Taylor, 65, of Leola, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 19, 2015. His wife, Linda (Wright) Taylor, survives. They had celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary on August 5th.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Fred R. and Mary (Dillon) Taylor.

Dr. Taylor graduated from...

Gerald R. Troop

Sep 17, 2015

Gerald R. Troop, 74, of New Holland, formerly of Churchtown, died Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Ray and Dorothy (Clark) Troop of New Holland. He was married to Jackie (McCoy) Troop for 51 years on Dec. 28.

Gerald retired in...

Paul C. Katherman

Sep 16, 2015

Paul C. Katherman, Sr., 71, of East Earl Twp., passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at his residence. He was married to Emma M. (Bonsall) Katherman, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage.

Born in Downingtown, he was the son of the late Paul L. and Margaret (Witte) Katherman.

Paul...

Richard J. Weaver

Sep 16, 2015

Richard J. Weaver, 64, of Leola, died after a brief illness on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at the University of Penn Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John H. and Ruth G. (Wise) Weaver. He was married 29 years on Oct. 3 to Catherine (Johnston) Weaver....

Elmer N. Nolt

Sep 15, 2015

Elmer N. Nolt, 88, of Ephrata, formerly of Brecknock Twp., died Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Fairmount Homes.

Born in Brecknock Twp., he was the son of the late Amos and Lizzie (Huber) Nolt. He was married 60 years on Oct. 9 to Ella S. (Shirk) Nolt.

Elmer worked 28 years (1943-1971) at Bollman Hat...

Dana L. Keckler

Sep 14, 2015

Dana L. Keckler, 42, of Terre Hill, died Monday, September 14, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of Darwin L. and Fern (Ludwig) Martin of Ephrata. She was a loving mother and wife to her son, Noah, and husband of 13 years, Jon D. Keckler, Jr.

Dana...

Evelyn E. Fisher

Sep 13, 2015

Evelyn E. (Beinhower) Fisher, 89, of East Earl, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was the wife of Earl S. Fisher, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage.

Born in Etters, PA, she was a daughter of the late William and Mabel (King) Beinhower.

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Mary H. Nolt

Sep 12, 2015

Mary H. (Newswanger) Nolt, 85, of Ephrata, formerly of Junction Road, Manheim, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Lincoln Christian Home. Her husband, Titus M. Nolt, preceded her in death in 2009.

Born in East Earl Township, she was a daughter of the late David and Lena (Hurst) Newswanger.

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Frederick G. Frazier

Sep 9, 2015

Frederick G. Frazier, 63, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at ManorCare after an extended illness.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Edwin Carlisle and Kathryn L. (Maeder) Frazier. He attended Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster.

A 1972 graduate of Garden Spot High School, he attended...

Dorothy Mae Styer

Sep 7, 2015

Dorothy Mae Flickinger Styer, 86, of Narvon, formerly of Terre Hill, died Monday, September 7, 2015 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center after a lengthy illness.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late William and Orlean (Myers) Flickinger. Her husband, Fred E. Styer, died March 27, 2015.

Dorothy worked as a...

Lucille Kauffman

Sep 6, 2015

Lucille “Lucy” Combs Kauffman, 45, of Conestoga, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late John and Patricia (McMath) Combs. She was married 16 years on Nov. 24 to Dwight Kauffman.

She worked at several area factories...

Omar M. Graybill

Sep 6, 2015

Omar M. Graybill, 91, of Ephrata, formerly of East Earl Twp., died Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Fairmount Homes.

Born in West Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Henry B. and Magdalene (Martin) Graybill. He was married 70 years on Feb. 10 to Edna (Nolt) Graybill.

Omar owned and operated a Buffalo...

Ruth A. Forry

Sep 4, 2015

Ruth A. Forry, 74, of Robisonia, died Friday, September 4, 2015, after a lengthy illness, at the Denver Nursing Home.

Born in Terre Hill, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Elmeda (Messner) Good. She was married 45 years on July 11 to Harold Forry.

She was a homemaker...

Ferne M. Brown

Sep 3, 2015

Ferne M. Brown, 91 of Lititz, died Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Max and Sarah (Kraft) Segeler. Her husband, Leon A. Brown, died Dec. 19, 2003.

Before her marriage Ferne worked as a stenographer for New York Life Ins. Co. Later she...

Aaron H. Martin

Sep 3, 2015

Aaron H. Martin, 82, of Denver, died Thursday, September 3, 2015 after a lengthy illness at Ephrata Manor.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Menno and Elizabeth (Hoover) Martin. He would have been married 61 years on Sept. 16 to Dorothy M. (Zimmerman) Martin.

Aaron was a farrier and a...

Bruce I. Rossman

Sep 3, 2015

Bruce I. Rossman, 87, of New Holland, PA, formerly of Marlton, NJ, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy, PA. He is survived by his wife Alice M. (Grana) Rossman.

Born in Centre County, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence R. and Tammie (Miller) Rossman. He served in the...

Allen H. Martin

Sep 3, 2015

Allen H. Martin, 84, of 1944 Kramer Mill Rd., Denver, died Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the home of his daughter Minerva. His wife, Katie (Burkholder) Martin preceded him in death in 2006.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Menno and Elizabeth (Hoover) Martin.

He was...

Paul S. Lowry

Aug 29, 2015

Paul S. Lowry, 86, of 485 Diller Ave., New Holland died Saturday, August 29, his birthday, at his home. His wife, Gloria B. (Bryson) Lowry preceded him in death also on her birthday, Dec. 27, 1991.

Born in Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Jason and Mabel (Weaver) Lowry.

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Zachery L Martin

Aug 28, 2015

Zachery L. Martin, 25, of 664 Gault Rd., Gap, died Friday, August 28, 2105 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Gary and Donna (Sandoe) Martin, with whom he resided.

Zachery graduated from Pequea Valley High School in 2008 where he had played football from 3rd grade to...