Obituaries

Nov 9, 2015

Sallie Lapp Smucker, 41, of 178 Hammertown Rd., Narvon, died Monday, November 9, 2015 at her home. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, David J. Smucker.

Born in Willow Street, she was the daughter of Katie (Stoltzfus) Lapp of Lancaster and the late Noah Lapp.

Surviving in addition...

Nov 9, 2015

Darryl L. Renninger, 50, of Ephrata, PA passed away on November 9, 2015.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late C. Earl Renninger and Helen L (Ott) Hartman.

Darryl served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Beside his mother, Darryl is survived by his 3 brothers:...

Nov 6, 2015

Nell J. Wright, 89, of Leola, formerly of New Holland, died on Friday November 6th, 2015, at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Caretta, WV, she was the daughter of the late David A. and Pearl (Roten) Jones. Having been raised in Marion, VA, she was always a southern girl at heart. Her beloved...

Nov 6, 2015

David T. Erb, 73, of New Holland PA, went home to his Lord and Savior on November 6, 2015.

He was born in Harrisburg, PA, son of the late David Wilbur and Lois Taylor Erb. David had a deep love for his faith and enjoyed worshiping through music. He played numerous instruments by ear and built many...

Nov 2, 2015

George A. Wolfe, 76, of Terre Hill, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Barbara A. (Sweigart) Wolfe, whom preceded him in death in 1995.

Born in Elverson, he was a son of Albert Wolfe.

George was a master of all things mechanical,...

Nov 1, 2015

James P. “J.P.” Sperano, 49, of Manheim, died Sunday, November 1, 2015, due to injuries from a three-vehicle crash Saturday night in Rapho Township.

Born in Miami, FL, he was the son of Richard Sperano of West Fulton, NY and Nancy Broeffle of Denver, PA.

He was currently employed as an auto mechanic at Hilltop...

Oct 31, 2015

Amos Weidemann, 94, of 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, died Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. His wife, Moira Jane (Reddick) Weidemann, survives. Together they shared 70 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Knab) Weidemann.

Amos was...

Oct 31, 2015

Leonard A. “Casey” Stengel, 97, of 333 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, formerly of New Holland, died Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Fairmount Home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl B. (Druckenmiller) Stengel in 2004.

Born in Bally, he was the son of the late Harvey M. and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Covey) Stengel.

Oct 30, 2015

Laura Mae Voran, 94, of New Holland, died Friday, October 30, 2015 at Landis Homes. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Willis R. Voran.

Born in Moundridge, KS, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Peter P. and Emma (Kaufman) Wedel.

Laura Mae was trained as a...

Oct 29, 2015

Earl S. Fisher, 94, of East Earl, passed away early Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 at Denver Health & Rehab. Ctr. after a brief illness. His wife Evelyn E. (Beinhower) Fisher, with whom he shared 69 years of marriage, died Sept. 13, 2015.

Born in Jeffersonville, OH, he was the son of the late Ray E....

Oct 26, 2015

Maxie P. Bennett, 83, of 323 W. Conestoga St., New Holland, died Monday, October 26, 2015 at her daughter’s home. Her husband, Ray Bennett, preceded her in death in 1991.

Born in Bakersville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Lassie (Barnett) Peterson.

Maxie had been employed by...

Oct 26, 2015

J. Morris “Mike” Sauder, 90, of New Holland, formerly of East Main St., Leola, passed away early Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at Lancaster General Hospital. He is survived by his wife Arlene (Esbenshade) Sauder. They celebrated their 70th anniversary Dec. 23, 2014.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Eli G. and Amanda (Burkhart)...

Oct 24, 2015

Frances T. “Fran” (Catalano) Lehecka, 82, of Akron, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Fairmount Homes after a short illness. She was the loving wife of Richard R. Lehecka, with whom she shared over 59 years of marriage.

Born in New York City, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Florence (Grasso)...

Oct 21, 2015

Robert Kipp Halpin, 61, of 521 E. Conestoga St., New Holland, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, October 21. His wife, Sandra K. (Wright) Halpin, survives. They had been married for 17 years on February 14.

Born in Rockville Center, Long Island, NY, he was the son of the late James F. and Joan...

Oct 18, 2015

Herbert C. Robbins, 89, of New Holland, passed away October 18, 2015 at Garden Spot Village. He was the loving husband of Diane E. (Alstrup) Robbins, with whom he celebrated over 61 years of marriage.

Born in Hackensack, NJ, he was a son of the late Francis A. and Harriet B. (Carlton) Robbins.

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Oct 18, 2015

Evelyn Kuntz Seitzinger, 87, died Sunday, October 18, 2015. She was a daughter of the late Charles and Martha Kline Kuntz. She was married to J. William Seitzinger, Jr., for 66 years. Survivors include her husband of New Holland; two daughters, Gail (Tom) Posey of Yardley, PA, and Jean (Brian) Good of Brownstown; three grandsons, Matthew Posey, Christopher Good...

Oct 17, 2015

Kenneth H. Good, 67, of Stevens, died Saturday, October 17, 2015 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Horace B. and Edna (Horning) Good. He was married 15 years to Wendy R. (Morgan) Good.

Kenny was a graduate of...

Oct 17, 2015

Esther W. Ringler, 90, of Denver, died Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the home of her daughter Nancy and Lowell Martin of Newville, PA.

Born in Bareville, Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Weaver) Oberholtzer. Her husband, Amos K. Ringler, died Dec. 12, 2001.

Esther was a homemaker and...

Oct 11, 2015

Alvin M. Millisock, 58, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 11, 2015.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Martha Millisock. He was married to Susan Lynn (Steffy) Millisock.

Alvin has worked for more than 25 years at Bird-in-Hand Woodworks. He also enjoyed working on cars in his spare time....

Oct 10, 2015

Paul M. “Leaky” Weaver, 85, of 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, formerly of Blue Ball, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Garden Spot Village. His wife of 64 years, Dorothy J. “Dottie” (Witwer) Weaver, survives.

Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Noah B. and Lena (Martin)...