Obituaries

Apr 11, 2013

Esther R. Martin, 87, of 6058 Wertztown Road, Narvon, PA, passed away on April 11, 2013, at her home. She was the wife of Lloyd E. Martin for 63 years. They were married on Sept. 3, 1949.

She was a member of Hahnstown United Zion Church and was currently attending Cedar Lane Chapel.

A lifelong...

Apr 11, 2013

Albert L. Whitesel, 79, of 39 Emily Lane, New Holland, died Thursday morning at Hospice & Community Care – Good Dr. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary A. (Royer) Whitesel.

Born in Williamsburg, Blair Co., he was the son of the late Samuel Warren and Margaret D. (Rath) Whitsel.

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Apr 10, 2013

Albert DeSantis, 80, of 2517 Cherry Ct., Narvon, PA formerly of Plymouth Meeting, died Wednesday, April 10 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center. His loving wife, Pauline (Venturella) DeSantis, survives.

Born in Ascoli-Piceno, Italy, he was the son of the late Giulio and Nazzarena (Marozzi) DeSantis.

Albert owned and operated DeSantis Landscaping...

Apr 9, 2013

Rachel M. Martin, 58 of Gristmill Road, New Holland, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital after a one week illness.

Born in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of the late Weaver W. and Mabel B. (Martin) Martin.

Rachel worked as a typist for some local publications and she volunteered at Zerbe...

Apr 6, 2013

Robert O. Warwick, 93, of New Holland, formerly of Doylestown, died of natural causes on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Garden Spot Village, New Holland.

Born in Narberth, PA and raised in Wayne, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Laurence and Mary O. (Orem) Warwick. His wife, Florence S. (Seitz) Warwick, died June 2,...

Apr 6, 2013

Janet M. Colodonato (“Jan, “Reds”, “Grandma Mermaid”) of Narvon, PA, formerly of Audubon, NJ joined her husband of 29 years on April 6 of 2013.

Preceded by her beloved husband Pantaleon Colodonato Jr and parents Charles A. Slye Sr and Mildred A. Slye (Reynolds). She is survived by her son Enzio “Luke” Colodonato (Amanda Prestash)...

Apr 2, 2013

James Jared Humphrey, 36, of Denver, PA, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in Lynchburg, VA.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of James D. Humphrey of Lynchburg, VA and Dorothy L. (Ford), married to David Rissler of Denver.

Jared worked as a specialized building contractor.

Surviving in addition to his parents...

Mar 31, 2013

Douglas Jay Beard, 79, of Morgantown, PA, passed away peacefully March 31, 2013, at home.

Born in Spring City, Oct. 25, 1933, he was the son of the late Mahlon Wilmer and Grace (Latshaw) Beard. He served in the U.S. Army.

He was married to the former Olivia (Starritt) who passed...

Mar 30, 2013

Elizabeth M. Hoover, 65, of 441 Blue Rock Road, New Holland, died unexpectedly, Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late John N. and Barbara B. (Martin) Hoover.

Elizabeth worked for many years as a seamstress at the Bareville Garment Corp. in...

Mar 28, 2013

Ryan L. Boll, 14, of 308 E. Mohler Church Road, Ephrata, died Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Hershey Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born in Brickerville, he was the son of Merlin and JoAnne (Auker) Boll of Ephrata.

Ryan enjoyed the outdoors, woodworking, and basketball.

Surviving in addition to his parents are...

Mar 25, 2013

Michael C. Youndt, 62, Narvon, died at Chester County Hospital on March 25, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife Joanne (Martin) Youndt in 2009.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Chester and Ethel (Wolf) Youndt. He attended St. John’s Center U.C.C.

Michael had been...

Mar 24, 2013

Leon W. “Skinner” Weaver, 81, a lifelong resident of Terre Hill, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 24 at Chester County Hospital.

Born in Terre Hill, he was the son of the late George and Annie (Adams) Weaver.

He was a truck driver, retiring from Charles M. Shirk...

Mar 24, 2013

Kenneth A. Weinhold, 75, of 1885 Chestnut Hill Rd., Mohnton, died Sunday, March 24 at Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Harry and Lillie Weinhold.

Ken was last employed by Eshelman Transportation, Inc.

Surviving is his companion Anna Corbett, a daughter...

Mar 20, 2013

Albert G. Sensenig, 81, of East Earl, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Fairmount Homes while under the care of Hospice.

Born in Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Levi and Mary (Groff) Sensenig. He was married 60 years on November 22 to Edna M. (Good) Sensenig.

Albert operated his own Lawn...

Mar 19, 2013

Clarence Z. Martin, 73, of 499 Reading Rd., East Earl died Tuesday, March 19 at his home.

Born in Terre Hill, he was the son of the late Phares M. and Sarah (Zimmerman) Martin.

Clarence was a farmer and a member of Reidenbach Mennonite Church.

Surviving are...

Mar 18, 2013

Woodrow A. Helmick (Woody), 72, of East Earl, went to meet his Lord, Monday March 18 at Hospice & Community Care of Mt. Joy.

Born in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Byrd and Hattie Helmick.

He was married 46 years to Rosemarie (Hettich). Woody served in the...

Mar 18, 2013

Ruth Elizabeth (Snader) Zimmerman, 92, went home to be with the LORD on March 18, 2013 at Landis Homes in Lititz after a short illness. Born in Narvon she was the daughter of the late Daniel E. and Sarah A. Snader. She was married to her husband John M. Zimmerman for 69 years who pre-deceased her on January 13,...

Mar 18, 2013

Raymond K. Winters, 71, of Adamstown passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 after a lengthy illness. Born in Lancaster county, he was the son of Raymond G. Winters, Frances A. Elsen and Henry J. Elsen. He served in the Marine Corp.

Ray is survived by his daughter Raeann (Winters) Troupe of Houston, TX, a half...

Mar 17, 2013

Stephen C.. Umberger, 60, of Terre Hill, died Sunday, March 17 at Lancashire Hall. He is survived by his wife, Sherry A. (Houck) Umberger.

Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Harold and Katie (Henne) Umberger.

He had been a security guard at Maple Grove Raceway.

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Mar 11, 2013

Clarence S. Sensenig, 92, of Ephrata, died Monday, March 11, 2013 after a brief illness at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Aaron and Mary (Sensenig) Sensenig. He would have been married 72 years on March 29 to Miriam (Wanner) Sensenig.

Clarence worked as a tractor mechanic...