Obituaries

Feb 4, 2025

L. Paul Kroekel, 96, of New Holland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. He was born in Philadelphia on June 13, 1928, to the late Leopold A. Kroekel and Clara (Kraus) Kroekel.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Patricia A. (Stumm) Kroekel....

Feb 3, 2025

Glenn Elvin Rutt of New Holland, PA was born on January 12, 1930 and died on February 3, 2025 at the age of 95. He was the oldest son of Clarence H. Rutt, Sr and Elva S. Sauder and the beloved husband of Pauline Landis Rutt. Glenn and Pauline were married on September 13, 1952 and celebrated 71 years...

Feb 2, 2025

Mae Weaver, born August 30, 1940, peacefully passed away on February 2, 2025 at the age of 84.

Born in Terre Hill, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Sensenig) Weber.

Mae always ended her correspondence with the phrase, “Shine On!” which exemplified her love for life and bold spirit. She loved...

Jan 30, 2025

Paul Reiff Martin, 76, of East Earl, PA, passed away at home on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

He was the husband of Annie (Shirk) Martin. Born October 17, 1948, in New Holland, he was the son of the late LeRoy and Lizzie (Reiff) Martin.

Paul was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference,...

Jan 30, 2025

Beverly Wynn (Basil) Riddle, 93, of New Holland, passed away on January 30, 2025.

Born in Annapolis, MD, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Nelson and Nellie Irene (Meekins) Basil.

Beverly has joined her husband William M. Riddle, with whom she shared 70 years of marriage until the time of his passing on...

Jan 29, 2025

Francis Anthony Lippolis, 94, of New Holland, passed away on January 29, 2025 as a resident of Garden Spot Village for the past 15 years.

Born in Ridley Park, he was the son of the late Jack and Margaret (Cocchi) Lippolis.

He was the loving husband of Rose A. (Tyler) Lippolis, with whom he married...

Jan 29, 2025

Glenn W. Weaver, 71, of Leola, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William L. and Margaret Lucille Stauffer Weaver.

Glenn was a 1971 graduate of Garden Spot High School and a graduate of Millersville University.

He had been...

Jan 29, 2025

Norman Thomas Craver, 86, of East Petersburg, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born in Shavertown, PA, to his late parents, Hasco W. and Margaret (Thomas) Craver. He married his beloved wife, Judy M. (Young) Craver, on June 19, 1965, celebrating 59 years of marriage this past year....

Jan 26, 2025

Lynne Marie Haas, 60 of East Earl, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, she was the daughter of Sharon L. Scofield Haas of East Earl, and the late Harry L. Haas, Sr.

Lynne was a 1983 graduate of Garden Spot High School and a graduate of the...

Jan 24, 2025

Arlene L. Wise, 94, of Ephrata, went home peacefully to be with her Lord on Friday, January 24. She was under the care of Hospice & Community Care.

She was the wife to the late Jacob Wise Jr who died in 2017 with whom she shared 66 years of marriage. She was the daughter of the late...

Jan 22, 2025

Kurt J. Miller Sr., 67, of New Holland, passed away on January 22, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Norristown, he was the son of the late Edward Dean Miller Jr. and G. Elaine (Simpson) Miller.

He was a graduate of Wissahickon High School and was employed as a forklift operator for...

Jan 22, 2025

Paul H. Ekdahl (89), of Freehold, NJ died peacefully at home on January 22, 2025. He was born in Englishtown, NJ on 02/05/35 and spent most of his life working at his passion for growing and selling flowers at Ekdahl’s Greenhouses in Freehold, NJ.

In the early 1960s, Paul, with his wife Janet, built the nursery business...

Jan 21, 2025

Lois H. (Ulsh) Harmon, 85, of New Holland, passed away on January 21, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Brade and Helen (Bryant) Ulsh.

She was the wife of the late Gary L. Harmon, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage until his passing on...

Jan 20, 2025

Sylvia L. Mobley, 83, a precious, beloved wife, mother, and grandmom, a resident of Garden Spot Village, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025.

She was married 62 years to Roger M. Mobley. Born in Abington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Ethel Furness Hinkle.

Sylvia has worked in Financial Aid...

Jan 20, 2025

Robert Lee Leaman, 62, of Parkesburg, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 20, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Reading, PA, to his late parents, Donald E. and Shirley A. (Scheiwe) Leaman. He married his beloved spouse, Shelly Lynn (Fellenbaum) Leaman on December 10, 1988, and together, they recently celebrated 36 years of marriage....

Jan 14, 2025

Dolores R. “Toot” (Coble) Young, 87, of New Holland, passed away on January 14, 2025 in her residence.

Born in Kinzer, she was the daughter of the late Winfield M. and Anna M. (Groff) Coble.

She was the lifelong companion of Thomas “Tom Cat” McKillips, with whom she’s shared 57 years together.

She...

Jan 14, 2025

Erla Faye (Good) Sensenig, 89, formerly of New Holland, PA, passed away on January 14, 2025, at Richland Christian Home. Erla was born in East Earl, PA to the late Eli T. and Mary (Kurtz) Good and was married to the late David W. Sensenig for 40 years.

She was a homemaker and a member...

Jan 14, 2025

Debra “Grammy” J. (Frank) Means, 68, of New Holland passed away on January 14, 2025 in her residence.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Betty (Hostetter) Frank.

She was the wife of John “Bill” Means Jr., with whom she shared 40 years of marriage.

She was employed...

Jan 11, 2025

Amos H. Stauffer, 82, of Stevens, PA, entered into rest on January 11, 2025, at home. Amos was born in Lancaster, PA, to his late parents, Willis and Anna Mary (Hursh) Stauffer. He was married for 61 years to Lizzie B. (Martin) Stauffer, who survives at home.

Amos founded and operated Stauffer Repair Shop in Stevens. He...

Jan 8, 2025

Gloria M. Raber, 71, of Stevens, PA passed away following a brief battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

She was the wife of Noah J. Raber with whom she shared 51 years of marriage.

Born in Denver, PA, she was the daughter of Luke and Willa Mae (Good) Sauder of Ephrata, PA.