Obituaries

Feb 21, 2025

Thelma J. Force, 80, of New Holland, died Friday, February 21, 2025, at Maple Farm Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, Arthur C. Force, in 2007.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Reba B. (Carvell) Hillard.

Thelma...

Feb 18, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Randolph (Randy) Blank, age 62, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, who passed away on February 18, 2025.

Randy was born on September 17, 1962, to Ellamae Blank and Dale Blank, both of whom preceded him in death. Previously married to Michelle Weicksel of Peach Bottom. He was a...

Feb 17, 2025

Lizzie M. Martin, 81, of 1058 Kramer Mill Road, Denver, PA passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 17, 2025.

She was the wife of Aaron Z. Martin. Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late David and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Martin Hoover.

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

Feb 17, 2025

Susie N. Sauder, 89, a resident of Lincoln Christian Home, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025.

She was the wife of the late Ivan M. Sauder who died in 2023. Born in Brecknock Twp., she was the daughter of the late Clement and Annie Newswanger Leinbach.

Susie was a homemaker and a member of...

Feb 15, 2025

Norman L. Huyett, 74, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on February 15, 2025. Norman was born in Gap, PA, the youngest of sixteen children, to his late parents, Clayton and Jennie (Fox) Huyett. He is survived by his companion of 12 years, Anna Hertzog, of New Providence, PA.

Norman was...

Feb 14, 2025

Cynthia A. Diem, 62, of Ephrata, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital, in Lebanon, PA, on Friday, February 14, 2025. She is free of pain and is an angel of God, now with her significant other Chuck Sensenig on Valentine’s Day, watching eagles from heaven. Cynthia was born in Narvon, PA, to her late parents, Irvin G. and Goldie...

Feb 14, 2025

Dale Martin, 87, of Ephrata, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Zerbe Retirement Community.

He was the husband of the late Ethel M. Eisenhour Martin who died in 2016. Born in Blue Ball, he was the son of the late Harvey Z. and Esther Elizabeth “Betty” Martin.

Dale had been the...

Feb 13, 2025

Ada Mae (Zimmerman) Nolt, 79, of East Earl, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025 in her residence after a brief illness.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late John O. and Esther (Nolt) Zimmerman.

She was the loving wife of Lloyd W. Nolt, with whom she shared 58 years of...

Feb 13, 2025

Aaron S. Kurtz, 86, passed peacefully into Heaven on Thursday, February 13, 2025. A resident of Fairmount Homes, he was formerly of New Holland. Born on Sept. 1, 1938, he was the son of the late Aaron H. and Edna B. Kurtz. He was the beloved husband of Janet Landis Kurtz with whom he shared 55 years of marriage....

Feb 13, 2025

Donald R. Finney, 94, of New Holland, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on February 13, 2025. Donald was born in Lawrenceville, IL, to his late parents, George R., and Mura M. (Smith) Finney. He and his beloved spouse, Hettie H. (Stauffer) Finney, recently celebrated 39 years of marriage.

Donald was a proud...

Feb 13, 2025

Evelyn (Graybill) Houck, 96, formerly of New Holland, PA, currently residing at Providence Place of Lancaster, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 13, 2025.

Born in Warwick township, she was the daughter of Aaron and Edna Graybill of Ephrata, PA.

Loving wife of Leo Houck with whom...

Feb 12, 2025

Mildred (Mid) Knepperges McClintock, 94, of New Holland, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 12, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Philadelphia and raised in Millville, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Albert F. and Emmy (Frenkel) Knepperges.

She married the late Alexander V....

Feb 12, 2025

Joanne (Good) Buzzard, 83, of New Holland, passed away on February 12, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Brownstown, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Eva (Burkholder) Good.

She was the wife of Harvey R. Buzzard, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage.

She was a caregiver for...

Feb 12, 2025

Willard J. VanPelt, 89, passed away on February 12, 2025, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Born on May 27, 1935, in Columbiana, Ohio, he lived a life marked by craftsmanship, service, and devotion to family and faith.

Will graduated from North Lima High School in Ohio before embarking on a career as a self-employed building contractor. Skilled in both...

Feb 11, 2025

Elizabeth J. “BJ” Zimmerman, 74, of East Earl, passed away peacefully at home, on February 11, 2025. She was born in Lancaster, PA to her late parents, Rae R. and Helen V. (Pierce) Simpson. Her late husband, Harry W. Zimmerman died on September 17, 2020.

BJ and her family were members of Trinity Lutheran Church in New...

Feb 11, 2025

Jesse H. Brubacher, 90, a resident of Lincoln Christian Home, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

He was the husband of the late Sarah L. (Martin) Brubacher who died in 2022. Born in Brecknock Twp., he was the son of the late Allen K. and Mary S. (Hurst) Brubacher.

Jesse had been employed most...

Feb 9, 2025

Devon Claire Hynds, 33, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully in her husbands arms at Lancaster General Hospital, on February 9, 2025. Devon was born in Lancaster to her late father, Kelvin H. Messner and her mother, Joan (Feinour) Barr. She was married on October 13, 2023, to her beloved husband, Stephen Matthew Hynds who survives at home.

Feb 7, 2025

Alphas Glenn “Tuff” Ammons Jr., 84, of Terre Hill, passed away on February 7, 2025 at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.

Born in Elderton, PA, he was the son of the late Alphas Glenn Ammons Sr. and Sarah Edis (Tennant) Ammons.

He was the husband of Emma Jean (Brown) Ammons, with whom he married on July...

Feb 6, 2025

Jeffery M. Austin, 67, of Elverson, passed away on February 6, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late R. Monroe and Joann (Priestley) Austin.

He was the husband of Sandra D. (Bramble) Austin, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage.

He attended...

Feb 5, 2025

Daniel M. Sensenig, 64, of Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Ivan Z. and Hettie Martin Sensenig.

Daniel had been self-employed in woodworking and was a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

Surviving are four brothers, Reuben husband...