Obituaries

Jun 22, 2013

Virginia P. Walton, 71, of Narvon, died after a lengthy illness on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Howard S. and Alta (Wright) Walton. Her husband, Thomas Earl Walton, died about 28 years ago.

Virginia was a homemaker and attended Meadville...

Jun 22, 2013

Kenneth L. Reeser, 77, of Leola, died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care in Lancaster.

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Raymond and Rosa (Diem) Reeser. He was married 57 years on April 7 to Elizabeth (Simpson) Reeser.

Kenneth worked at the former Frank Ix and Sons silk...

Jun 21, 2013

Harold A. Hess, formerly from Intercourse, was a politician, civic leader and entrepreneur, died Friday, June 21, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was 93 and lived at Brethren Village.

A retired beef cattle and tobacco farmer, Hess was formerly secretary-treasurer of Vintage Sales Stables Inc. for 18 years.

He also served as a past...

Jun 20, 2013

Lloyd J. Snyder, 91, of Greenville, SC, formerly of Ephrata, PA, died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Heartland Health Care in Greenville, SC.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Earl and Hettie (Myers) Snyder. His wife, F. Elizabeth (Givler) Snyder, died in 2004.

Lloyd was a farmer and...

Jun 18, 2013

Rollie Manley III, 48, of 105 W. Broad St., New Holland, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 18 at the Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Middletown, OH, he was the son of Sharon (Young) Boyer of New Holland and the late Rollie Manley, Jr.

Rollie was a registered nurse, working in various...

Jun 18, 2013

Patrice Marie Carpenter, 59, of 597 E. Jackson St., New Holland, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 18, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Darryl D. Carpenter.

Born in Lancaster, Pat was the daughter of Paul M. and Dorothy (Witwer) Weaver of Blue Ball. She was...

Jun 15, 2013

Mary Storb Gehman, of New Holland, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on Saturday, June 15 at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, to whom she gave so much love throughout her life.

Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Lewis M. and Elizabeth Baumler Storb.

Jun 11, 2013

Mary F. Grant, 89, of 4527 New Holland Rd., Mohnton, died Tuesday, June 11 at her home. Her husband of 47 years, Leo R. Grant, survives.

Born in Earl Twp., she was the daughter the late Daniel M. and Ella (Eby) Fox.

Mary graduated from the former New Holland High School,...

Jun 8, 2013

Guy Everett Woodward, 90, formerly of New Holland, PA, died peacefully Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy, PA.

Born in Des Moines, Iowa, he was the son of the late Hoyt Edgar and Ida May (Simmerman) Woodward of Des Moines.

Guy graduated from Iowa State University in Agricultural Engineering...

Jun 6, 2013

Kristian Devon Fisher, still born son of Allan and Susan Rose (Dienner) Fisher of Gap on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at the Birth Care in Bart.

Surviving in addition to his parents is a brother, Ayden Fisher at home; paternal grandparents, Stephen and Anna (King) Fisher of Gordonville; and maternal grandparents, Emanuel and Katie Ann (Beiler) Dienner...

Jun 3, 2013

Sandra J. Powell, 64, of 5816 Wertztown Rd., Narvon, died Monday June 3 at Hospice & Community Care – Mt. Joy. She was married for almost 48 years to her soul mate, William A. Powell, Sr., who survives.

Sandy was born in Beartown, PA to Arthur and Cora (Frantz) Weiler. She then moved to Downingtown...

Jun 1, 2013

John Elko, 86, of 1 Ashlea Village, New Holland, died Saturday, June 1 at Hospice and Community Care – Lancaster. His wife, Helen (Nida) Elko survives.

Born in Windber, PA he was the son of the late Susan (Chappie) and Mike Elko, Jr.

During World War II, John served in the...

May 31, 2013

Dr. Robert H. Chain, 97, of 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, died Friday, May 31, 2013 at Garden Spot Village. His wife, Marguerite “Peg” (Getz) Chain preceded him in death on Dec. 14, 2012.

He was a dentist for 46 years in Lancaster.

Dr. Chain was a graduate of the...

May 31, 2013

Ira H. Martin, 81, of 158 Spook Lane, East Earl died Friday, May 31, 2013 at his home. His wife, Anna Mary (Huber) Martin survives.

Born in Fivepointville, he was the son of the late Henry W. and Leah (Horning) Martin.

He was a farmer and a member of Bowmansville Mennonite...

May 31, 2013

Harry E. “Henny” Myers, 94, of 2499 Zerbe Rd., Narvon, formerly of Blue Ball, died Friday, May 31, 2013 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center. His wife, Alverta M. (Kindt) Myers survives. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in November.

Born in Strasburg, he was the son of the late Clarence and Meta (Welk)...

May 27, 2013

Gladys N. Ranck, 98, of 99 Bethany Rd., Ephrata, formerly of Honey Brook, died Monday, May 27 at Ephrata Manor. Her husband, George L. Ranck preceded her in death in 1983.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Elam and Deborah (Kauffman) Neuhauser.

She was a homemaker and...

May 26, 2013

John E. “Ed” McComsey, 93, of New Holland, formerly of Coatesville, died Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Lancaster, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Vernon and Anna (Hoover) McComsey. He was married 26 years on March 14 to Anna M. (Martin) King McComsey.

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May 24, 2013

Charles R. "Charlie" Houck, 59, of Paes Road, New Holland, died unexpectedly Friday, May 24, 2013 at his home.

Born in Gap, he was the son of the late Jacob and Betty (Devine) Houck.

Charles was employed as a builder for Spring Hollow Construction in East Earl. He was a member of the New Holland...

May 21, 2013

Doris H. Weaver, born April 8, 1928, went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2013, in her 86th year.

Born and reared in Allentown, PA, Doris was the daughter of the late Stewart Harvey and Emma Mae Reiff.

She spent her final years as a resident of Garden Spot Village, and is...

May 19, 2013

Martin M. Wenger, 94, formerly of 75 S. Groffdale Rd., Leola, died Sunday, May 19 at Lancashire Hall. His wife, Lena K. (Martin) Wenger preceded him in death in 1993.

Born in Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Walter Z. and Lizzie (Martin) Wenger.

He was a farmer...