Obituaries

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...

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...