Obituaries

Jan 10, 2013

Donna J. Warner, 55, of Brecknock Twp., Berks County, passed away, Thursday, January 10, 2013 after a one year battle with cancer.

Born in 1957 she was the daughter of Donald E. and Shirley A. (Scheiwe) Leaman. She was married 25 years to her loving husband, Edward A. Warner, Jr.

Donna was last employed by...

Jan 9, 2013

Jeanette worked at the former Lancaster Garment and retired in 1989 from Hopeland Manufacturing in Hopeland.

She was a member of the Ebenezer Evangelical Congregational Church in Brownstown and volunteered for many years, after retirement, with Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed going out to breakfast with George, spending time with her grandchildren, going to public sales, baking,...

Jan 9, 2013

Grace Diller Mastros, passed away January 9, 2013, at Arcadia at Manor Care of Lancaster.

Born on October 13, 1919 in Intercourse, PA, the daughter of the late Harry R. and Grace Caldwell Diller, one of nine children. She was the widow of Michael A. Mastros, who passed away on September 11, 2002, having celebrated 56 years...

Jan 9, 2013

Lucas E. Malmer, 33, of 187 Linda Terrace, Ephrata, PA died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy, PA after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Grand Island Nebraska, he was the son of Mark and Kim (Rich) Malmer of Ephrata, PA. Lucas and his family moved to Ephrata...

Jan 7, 2013

Frances Jeanne Sandoe, 88, formerly of Gap, died Monday, January 7 at Masonic Village. Her husband, Carl C. “Baker” Sandoe preceded her in death in 2004.

Born in Chester Co., she was the daughter of the late Harold and Anna (Vanderslice) Scott.

Jeanne was employed at the former Zausner’s Cheese for...

Jan 6, 2013

Alice M. Stern, 92, of Columbia, formerly of New Holland, died Sunday, January 6 at Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert E. Stern in 1997.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Rueben and Ethel (Ford) Snow.

Alice had...

Jan 6, 2013

William R. Hazelton, Jr., 81, of New Holland, died Sunday, January 6, 2012 at Garden Spot Village, New Holland.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William R., Sr., and Mary (Smith) Hazelton. He was married 37 years on June 5 to Joan B. (McCleland) Hazelton.

William worked for 43 years as...

Jan 5, 2013

Mary Esther Horst, 89, of 67 Allen Road, Ephrata, died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at her home.

Born in Hinkletown, she was the daughter of the late Aaron S., Sr. and Anna M. (Mellinger) Horst.

Mary attended the PAI Adult Day Care Services and she enjoyed listening to Christian music, chocolate, home cooked food, traveling,...

Jan 1, 2013

Martin H. Weaver, 92, of 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, formerly of Blue Ball, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Garden Spot Village. He and his wife, Vera (Buchen) Weaver, would have celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary today.

Born in East Earl, he was the son of...

Jan 1, 2013

Mildred E. Burkhart, 91, of Terre Hill, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at Ephrata Community Hospital.

Mildred and her late husband, Raymond, owned and operated Burkhart’s Amoco and convenience store in Terre Hill from 1956 until they retired in 1988. Mildred was a resident of Ephrata Manor since March 2012 and was thankful for the excellent care...

Dec 29, 2012

Irvin W. Horning, 87, of 218 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, formerly of Terre Hill, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Ephrata Community Hospital following a brief illness.

Born in Denver, PA, Irvin was a son of the late Harvey B. and Nancy W. Horning. He was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church where he was...

Dec 28, 2012

Edna Mae Good, 89, went to be with her Lord on Dec. 28, 2012 at Fairmount Homes in Ephrata, PA where she resided. She was born on Dec. 19, 1923 in Morgantown, PA to the late John M. and Rebecca (Hartz) Mast, and moved with her family to Oley, PA after high school. She attended Eastern Mennonite College in...

Dec 27, 2012

Fannie H. Herr, 87, of 515 White Oak Rd., New Holland, died Thursday, Dec. 27 at her home. She is survived by Eli W. Herr, her husband of 66 years.

Born in Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late John and Lydia (High) Weaver.

Fannie was a homemaker and...

Dec 27, 2012

Vickie Leister, 59, of 75 Willow Dr., Ephrata, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 27 at the Ephrata Community Hospital emergency room. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Harold “Hal” Leister.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of Belva (Parmer) Fralick of Ephrata and the late Norman Fralick.

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Dec 26, 2012

Anna E. Horst, 93, of New Holland, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Garden Spot Village, New Holland.

Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Shelley and Alice (Hertzler) Musser. Her husband, Allen S. Horst, died Nov. 11, 2009.

Anna was a homemaker and...

Dec 25, 2012

Robert G. Bridge, 81, of Ephrata, died Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at his home after a brief illness.

Born in Latrobe, PA, he was the son of the late Lawrence F. and Lillian (Noel) Bridge. His wife, Elizabeth D. (Duggan) Bridge, died in 1992.

Robert worked as a Foreman at Lukens Steel Company in Coatesville...

Dec 24, 2012

Betty J. Weaver, 93, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, at Garden Spot Village, New Holland, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard W. Weaver in 1991.

She was the daughter of the late Roy S. and M. Ruth (Mowery) Fritz, and had resided in Quarryville, Terre Hill, Blue...

Dec 22, 2012

Martha Jane Zimmerman, 50, of 311 Elysburg Road, Danville, formerly of 2482 Division Hwy., Ephrata, died Saturday, December 22, 2012 of natural causes at the Logan Run Haven in Danville.

Born in Earl Twp., PA she was the daughter of Martha (Zimmerman) Zimmerman of Ephrata and the late Paul M. Zimmerman.

Surviving in addition to...

Dec 22, 2012

Donald E. Weidman Sr. of New Holland, died 9:00AM Saturday Dec. 22, 2012. He was the loving husband of Dorothy (Dot) M. Supplee Weidman for 21 years. Born May 3, 1929 in Salunga, PA., He was the son of the late Dallas P. and Della M. Weidman.

He retired as a finish carpenter and kitchen installer for...

Dec 18, 2012

David L. Nolt, 28, of Ephrata, went home to Jesus after a tragic accident on Tuesday, December 18, 2012.

Born in Ephrata he was the son of Dennis L. and Linda S. (Seibel) Nolt of Ephrata.

David had worked for a time as a driver for a local auto parts store. He also had attended...