Obituaries

Ruth G. Weaver

Oct 22, 2014

Ruth G. Weaver, 84, of New Holland, died Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at her home of natural causes.

Born in Voganville, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ruth (Getz) Wise. Her husband, John H. Weaver, died Dec. 2, 1996.

Ruth worked as an egg candler for the former Victor F. Weaver Poultry...

Enos N. Weaver

Oct 17, 2014

Enos N. Weaver, 87, of Lincoln Christian Home, Ephrata, formerly of Red Well Rd., Kinzers, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2014 at Lincoln Christian Home. He was the husband of the late Mabel (Martin) Weaver, who died October 20, 2012.

Born in Leacock Twp., he was the son of the late Mahlon and Lena...

Louis W. Diegel

Oct 16, 2014

Louis W. Diegel, Jr., 72, of East Earl, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Falmouth, PA, he was a son of the late Louis W. and Priscilla (Wolford) Diegel. He was married to A. Louise (Clugston) Diegel for 53 years.

Louis was a woodworker for Honeybrook Woods in...

Edith M. Bowman

Oct 16, 2014

Edith M. Bowman, 95, of 1001 E. Oregon R., Lititz, formerly of Union Grove, died Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Landis Homes. Her husband, Charles Bowman, preceded her in death in 1978.

Born in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Lizzie (Martin) Arment.

Edith was a...

Luke Denlinger Wenger

Oct 16, 2014

Luke D. Wenger of New Holland, PA died on Thursday, October 16, 2014, at the age of 77 after struggling with Parkinson’s disease for over 30 years. He was born in West Earl Township, Lancaster County PA on June 7, 1937 to the late Noah & Elma Wenger. He was married to Shirley (Glick) Wenger for 55 years.

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Donald A. Doster

Oct 14, 2014

Donald A. Doster, 64, of New Holland, died Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at Hospice & Community Center in Mt. Joy after a lengthy battle with cancer and COPD.

Born in Sidney, NY he was the son of the late Eugene F. and Gabriele (Bondzin) Doster. He was married 10 years on Aug. 7 to Carol L. (Sandoe)...

Charlotte B. Maclay

Oct 10, 2014

Charlotte B. Maclay, 88, of New Holland, died Friday, October 10, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Bakerton, Cambria County, Pa., daughter of the late Rev. Herbert Plank Beam and the late Katharine (Patterson) Beam.

Graduated from Juniata College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology and from Millersville...

Frank E. Shirk

Oct 8, 2014

Frank Edward Shirk, 89, of Leola, died Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at his home. He was born on February 23, 1925 in Gap, PA, the son of Peter N. and Joanna H. Shirk. He graduated from New Holland High School in 1943, immediately registered for the draft, and in August began three years of alternate military service, working in...

James Weidemann

Oct 8, 2014

James Weidemann, 64, of New Holland, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 at Garden Spot Village.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Amos and Moira (Reddick) Weidemann of New Holland.

Jim worked for 40 years at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia.

He was a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church.

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Jacob H. Shissler

Oct 8, 2014

Jacob H. Shissler, Jr., 84, of New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at his home.

Born in Strasburg, PA, he was a son of the late Jacob and Clara Elizabeth (Bealler) Shissler. He was married to Betty Lou (Landis) Shissler for 63 years.

Jacob was a manual laborer. He enjoyed spending time...

Linton R. Speakman

Oct 7, 2014

Linton R. Speakman, 68, of New Holland, passed away at the Hospice & Community Care of Mt. Joy on Tuesday, October 7, 2014.

Born in Coatesville, PA, he was a son of the late Linton H. and Esther Ruth (Welsh) Speakman. He was married to Margery G. (Moulton) Speakman.

Linton worked in warehouse inventory fulfillment....

Mary H. Shirk

Oct 7, 2014

Mary H. Shirk, 87, of 123 Bridgeville Road, East Earl, died Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at her home after declining health.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Barbara (Horst) Martin. Her husband, Aaron S. Shirk, died May 4, 2006.

Mary was a homemaker and a member of the...

Deborahlee Penot

Oct 7, 2014

Deborahlee Penot, 34, of New Holland, passed away on October 7, 2014.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of Raymond J. Penot and the late Diana L. Reed.

Debbie was a server/bartender who enjoyed hiking, fishing, the great outdoors, and collecting. She was also a member of the American Legion of New Holland.

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Sara L. Hainley

Oct 6, 2014

Sara L. Hainley, 67, of New Holland, died Monday, October 6, 2014 at Ephrata Manor after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ruth (Burkholder) Buffenmyer. She would have been married 49 years on Oct. 17 to Norman Hainley.

Sara worked for 17...

Lydia S. Zimmerman

Oct 4, 2014

Lydia S. Zimmerman, 95, of 220 Conestoga Creek Rd., East Earl, died Saturday, October 4, 2014 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac N. Zimmerman in 2004.

Born in West Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Amos and Emma (Sensenig) Weaver.

She was...

Jay H. Shirk

Oct 4, 2014

Jay H. Shirk, 83, of 327 S. Railroad Ave., New Holland died Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Hickory House, Honey Brook. He was preceded in death by his wife, Winona M. (Rock) Shirk in 2012.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Peter N. and Joanna (Hoover) Shirk.

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Rosalyn Weatherholtz

Oct 3, 2014

Rosalyn “Sis” Weatherholtz, 95, formerly of Leola, died Friday, October 3, 2014 at Garden Spot Village. She was preceded in death by her husband, Haller L. “Tiny” Weatherholtz in 2002.

Born in Bareville, she was the daughter of the late D. Harner and Stella (Kline) Weaver.

A graduate of Upper Leacock...

Elam S. Nolt

Oct 2, 2014

Elam S. Nolt, 77, of Ephrata, formerly of New Holland, died Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Lincoln Christian Home in Ephrata after a lengthy illness.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late John and Katie (Shirk) Nolt. He was married 55 years on Nov. 6 to Kathleen (Schaal) Martin Nolt.

Elam...

George R. Denison

Sep 30, 2014

George R. Denison, III, 84, of New Holland, formerly of Springfield, died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Garden Spot Village. His wife of 58 years, Barbara (Hays) Denison, survives.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George R. Denison, Jr. and Eva (Button) Denison.

George graduated from Springfield...

Raymond L. Lane

Sep 28, 2014

Raymond Leland Lane, 55, of Clay Township, was called by his Father to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 28, 2014.

Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond L. and Bessie (Scott) Lane.

Raymond was an electrician and a social member of the Amvets of Ephrata. He enjoyed woodworking, hiking,...