Obituaries

Vera C. Anderson

Nov 24, 2014

Vera Anderson, 88, a longtime resident of New Holland Pa., stepped into Glory on Nov. 24, 2014 at Hospice of Mt. Joy. She was the daughter of the late John and Garnette (Wallace) Davis.

Vera was in the Women's Army Air Corp during World War II and was attached to the European Headquarters Band in Germany. She...

Pauline W. Gilleland

Nov 23, 2014

Pauline W. Gilleland of New Holland Pa., a lifelong educator, died at home Nov. 23, 2014 just a few days short of her 86th birthday.

Polly was preceded in death by her parents, Cathleen Watchorn Stewart and Doland Watchorn as well as a step father, Walter Stewart - all of California, Pa. Polly was also preceded in...

Robert B. Frailey

Nov 23, 2014

Robert Bell Frailey, 90, passed away Sunday, November 23 at Garden Spot Retirement Village in New Holland, Pa. He was the beloved husband of Doris (Zanzinger) Frailey, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia in 1923, Bob was an Eagle Scout and World War II Navy veteran who later attended the University of...

Gertrude M. Meissner

Nov 20, 2014

Gertrude M. Meissner, 89, of New Holland, died Thursday, November 20, 2014, at Garden Spot Village. She was preceded in death by her husband Friedrich “Fred” Meissner in April, 1998, just five days after they had moved into their apartment at Garden Spot, shortly after retiring.

Born in Lindenheim, Scharnekau, Germany, to parents Wilhelm and...

Cynthia A. Stimpson

Nov 19, 2014

Cynthia A. “Cyndi” (Howell) Stimpson, 64, of Lancaster, passed away at Conestoga View Nursing and Rehabilitation on November 19, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Terry A. Stimpson.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late E. Eugene “Hootie” and Gloria (Beck) Howell.

Cyndi was a human resources manager...

Charles H. Engle

Nov 17, 2014

Charles H. “Chuck” Engle, 74, of New Holland, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2014, at the Denver Health & Rehabilitation Center, Denver. Charles was the son of the late Ellis and Anna (Walker) Engle. He was married to Joan (Mentzer) Engle with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Chuck was a volunteer fireman for New...

William W. Boley

Nov 16, 2014

William W. “Bill” Boley, 60, of 228 Redwell Rd., New Holland, died peacefully at his home on November 16 after a seven-month battle with cancer. His wife of 32 years, Trudy L. (Shirk) Boley, survives.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William C. and Shirley G. (Fink) Boley.

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Annabelle Weaver

Nov 14, 2014

Annabelle Weaver, 88, formerly of Blue Ball, died Friday, November 14, 2014, at Ephrata Manor. She was preceded in death by her husband Aaron B. “Barney” Weaver in 2001.

Born in Goodville, she was the daughter of the late John and Rebecca (Horst) Stauffer. She was a member of St. John Center Lutheran Church.

A...

James H. Burkhart

Nov 13, 2014

James H. Burkhart, 88, of New Holland, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 13, 2014 after a brief illness.

Born in Bowmansville, he was the son of Harry and Suie (Hurst) Burkhart. He was the loving husband of the late Loretta E. (Fox) Burkhart for 61 years. She died June 23,...

Beth A. Eby

Nov 10, 2014

Beth A. Eby, 44, of Brownstown went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Hospice & Community Care following an eight-month illness. Her husband of nearly 19 years, Menno Travis Eby survives.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Carl R. Zimmerman, New Holland and the late Carolyn M. (Sheneberger)...

Richard S. Weber

Nov 9, 2014

Richard S. “Dick” Weber, 78 of East Earl, died Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the Ephrata Community Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Steve and Arlene (Sheaffer) Weber. He was married 57 years on June 22 to Janet (Leakey) Weber.

Dick worked 20 years as a...

Florence Zigich

Nov 8, 2014

Florence Zigich, 80, of Terre Hill, died Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Fairmount Homes after a lengthy illness.

Born in Wilkes Barre, she was the daughter of George and Elmira (Mosier) Cartwright. She was married 61 years on Sept. 27 to George Zigich.

Florence was a homemaker and a member of the Evangelical United Methodist...

Earl R. Martin

Nov 6, 2014

Earl R. Martin, 84, of 120 N. Churchtown Rd., Narvon, died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella W. (Nolt) Martin in 2006.

Born in Goshen, IN, he was the son of the late Elias and Amanda (Ramer) Martin.

He was a retired farmer and a...

Nancy K. Good

Nov 3, 2014

Nancy K. Good, 55, of Lancaster, PA, went to be with “the Man upstairs”, her mom, daddy, brother and Spotty, her dog, on November 3, 2014, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.

The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice & Community Care for their loving care and support of Nancy for...

Roseanna O. Newswanger

Oct 31, 2014

Roseanna O. Newswanger, 56, of 273 Shirktown Rd., Narvon, died Friday, October 31, 2014 as a result of a bicycle/motor vehicle accident near her Caernarvon Twp. home. Her husband, Jonas S. Newswanger, survives.

Born in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster Co., she was the daughter of Esther W. (Oberholtzer) Ringler of Denver and the late Amos K. Ringler.

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Miriam R. Groff

Oct 29, 2014

Miriam R. Groff, 75, of Stevens, died Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy after a brief illness.

Born in Mt. Joy, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Katie (Bowman) Brubaker. She was married 55 years on April 25 to Harold Groff, Jr.

Miriam was a member...

Sarah F. Zimmerman

Oct 29, 2014

Sarah F. Zimmerman, 59, of Akron, died Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Hershey Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Born in Martindale, she was the daughter of Willis and Vera (Wise) Fox. She was married 40 years on July 13 to Carl L. Zimmerman.

Sarah was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, family, and camping.

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Ronald E. Eshelman

Oct 29, 2014

Ronald Eugene Eshelman, 72 of East Earl, passed away surrounded in love by his family on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Hospice Mount Joy.

Born in Ephrata he was the son of Isaac and Mary (Gable) Eshelman. He was married 40 years on Sept. 28 to Sharon (Hartranft) Eshelman.

Ron worked at Ready Mixed Concrete...

Mario Peter Cruz

Oct 28, 2014

Mario Peter Cruz, 58, of Denver, went into the arms of his Savior on Tuesday, October, 28, 2014, at his home, after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Maruco and Luisa (Caez) Cruz. He was married 13 years on Feb. 17 to Rebekah (Jewell) Cruz.

He...

Jeremiah Jay Sprecher

Oct 23, 2014

Jeremiah Jay Sprecher, 33 of Pequea, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 23, 2014, at his home.

Born in Lancaster he was the son of William “Bill” and Brenda (Weidman) Sprecher of Pequea. He was married to Jami (Sample) Sprecher.

Jeremiah worked as Assistant Plant Manager for Original Bills Beef Snacks in New Holland. He graduated...