Obituaries

Oct 19, 2024

Jean Marie Lapp, 87, of Lancaster, ended her journey peacefully and entered into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

She was the wife of Alvin A. “Bud” Lapp. Born in Willow Street, she was the daughter of the late Mahlon H. and Gladys Mellinger High.

She worked and was a manager...

Oct 19, 2024

Harvey N. Newswanger, 89, of Churchtown, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the home of his daughter Emma and her husband Elam Zimmerman, in Ephrata.

Born in New Holland to the late Paul S. and Rebecca W. (Nolt) Newswanger, he was the husband of Ella F. (Sauder) Newswanger, who...

Oct 15, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Samuel M. Martin, known to many as “Zeke,” Samuel Martin Martin, and affectionately "Mr. Mint" for his candy cane striped pajamas. He was taken to Heaven on October 15, 2024, at the age of 73.

Samuel was the loving husband of 52 years to his best...

Oct 14, 2024

Shirley Faye (Rarich) Blasko, 90, of New Holland, passed away on October 14, 2024 as a resident of Garden Spot Village.

Born in Hazelton, she was the daughter of the late Sterling Leroy and Florence Elizabeth (Althoff) Rarich.

She was the wife of the late Timothy Blasko, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage...

Oct 14, 2024

William E. Peterson, 79, of Lancaster, died at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, on Monday, October 14, 2024. William was born in Lakeland, FL to his late parents, Robert Peterson and Bernice (Parrish) Peterson.

William will always be remembered for the way he loved his family. In his spare time, he enjoyed being outdoors. He...

Oct 7, 2024

Ernest S. Mast, age 83 of Lancaster, peacefully went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 7, 2024. He was the son of the late Raymond and Anna Mary (Sensenig) Mast.

Ernie was the devoted husband and best friend of Esther (Baer) Mast. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on August 11...

Oct 3, 2024

Christie Ann Oliver, 65, of New Holland, passed away at Maple Farm Nursing Center, Akron, on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Born In Reading, she was the daughter of Eugene E. McCoy of Venice, FL and the late Marlene A. McCoy.

She was a 1976 graduate of Conrad Weiser High School. She enjoyed cooking, helping anyone...

Oct 1, 2024

Beryl A. Dyer, 82, formerly of New Holland, passed away on October 1, 2024 as a resident of Zerbe Retirement Community.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Alfred L. and Ruth (Stone) Dyer.

He was the husband of the late Marlene Myrna (Hollinger) Dyer, with whom he shared 56 years.

Sep 28, 2024

J. Howard “Jack” Rutter, Jr., 87, of New Holland, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Fairmount Homes. He is survived by his wife, Elaine (Sonnen) Rutter. They would have celebrated 40 years of marriage on November 22nd.

Born in New Holland, Jack was the son of the late Helen (Groff) and J. Howard Rutter.

Sep 28, 2024

Eugene S. Newswanger, 22, of East Earl, died at his home on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of Lloyd K. and Sarah F. (Sensenig) Newswanger, who survive.

Eugene was a machinist and a member of Spring Grove Mennonite Church.

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Sep 27, 2024

Alexander (Alex) Szucs Jr., 96, of New Holland, formerly of Broomall, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at Garden Spot Village. Dorothy Elinor (Samuels) Szucs, high school nickname Sammie, his wife, preceded him in death in 2016. Alex was a member of St. Stephens Reformed Church in New Holland, PA.

Born in Coatesville, PA on August 31,1928....

Sep 25, 2024

Christine L. (Burke) Fruhlinger, 73, formerly of New Holland, passed away on September 25, 2024, as a resident of The Gardens at Stevens.

Born in Pittsburgh, she is the daughter of the late John J. and Ellen M. (Farrell) Burke.

She was employed in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. In recent years she...

Sep 24, 2024

Kenneth Richard Christman Sr., 73, of New Holland, passed away on September 24, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Kenneth Milton Hubert Christman and Pauline “Bunny” C. (White) Christman.

He was the husband of Linda J. (Hohl) Christman, with whom he shared 39 years of...

Sep 21, 2024

Sarafina Kwitegese, 60, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

She was the wife of Leonard Ndagijimana. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, she was the daughter of Rukera Dominico and Sirivia Nyirantuyehe

Sarafina had been a farmer and attended St. Jospeh Catholic Church in Lancaster....

Sep 21, 2024

Margaret R. Weaver, 84, of Morgantown, a follower of Jesus, passed away on Saturday. September 21, 2024 at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading.

She was the wife of the late Robert L. Weaver who died in 2021. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Jacob D. and Myrtle I. Peck...

Sep 18, 2024

Joseph Wayne Stabler, 83, of Elverson, passed away on September 18, 2024 in his residence at Rock Church Lane.

Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Donald Brooke and Mary Anna (Herr) Stabler.

He was the husband of the late Judith Ann (Brooks) Stabler, with whom he shared 47 years...

Sep 18, 2024

Anna Mary (Oberholtzer) Nolt, 77, of New Holland, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

She was the wife of the late John S. Nolt who died in 2021. Born in West Earl Twp, she was the daughter of the late Clayton L. and Annie (Martin) Oberholtzer.

Anna Mary was a homemaker and...

Sep 17, 2024

Nancy Lehrle Davies Wenzel passed peacefully on September 17, 2024 at Garden Spot Village in New Holland, Pennsylvania.

Nancy was born in Scranton and was a 1948 graduate of Central High School. Nancy then graduated from Wilson College in Chambersburg, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in English and History. Nancy maintained a Life...

Sep 15, 2024

Dr. John Mark Rutt, 86 passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, in Lititz, PA. He was born December 24, 1937, in New Holland, PA to the late Clarence H. Rutt Sr. and Elva Sauder Rutt, as the fifth of seven children. He married the love of his life, Rebecca C. Hartzler, on August 2, 1959, and they celebrated...

Sep 11, 2024

Harry H. Garman, 75, of Narvon, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

He was the husband of Mary Ann Martin Garman with whom he shared 54 years of marriage on March 12th. Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Noah S. and Emma Weaver Hoover Garman.

Harry was...