Obituaries

Feb 3, 2013

Mary Grace Metford Platt

Mary Grace “Gracie” Platt was born June 12, 1930, died February 3, 2013 in Longwood, Florida. She is survived by her husband David Platt, two daughters, a son, a grandson and a sister. The Celebration of Life Service will be at St. Stephen UCC in the lower Zwingli Hall Sunday School...

Feb 1, 2013

Louis E. Lopez, 55, of Denver, died Friday, February 1, 2013 at the Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Louis, Sr., and Doris Lopez.

Louis was a dedicated husband and he loved God.

Surviving is his wife, Karen, three brothers, and a sister.

Preceding him in...

Jan 30, 2013

Barbara L. Frankhouser, 68, of 221 Ironstone Dr., Lititz, died Wednesday, January 30 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, Dale C. Frankhouser.

Born in N. Annville Twp., Lebanon Co., she was the daughter of the late Donald and Jacqueline (Pistone) Beck.

Barbara...

Jan 29, 2013

Esther F. Weiler, 78, of Narvon, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Lancaster, after a brief illness.

Born in Glenmoore, she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Frances (Harrington) Frybarger. She was married to Gene W. Weiler. He died June 1, 2003.

She was a homemaker but in her...

Jan 29, 2013

Joan T. Groff, 75, of East Earl, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy.

Born in Glens Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Martin and Frances (Rodd) Lavine. She was married 37 years on Aug. 31 to C. Christian “Kris” Groff.

Joan worked over 52 years in...

Jan 29, 2013

Joseph E. Eby, 21, of New Holland, went home to be with Jesus on January 29, 2013 at his home after much suffering.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of Edward and Erma (Zimmerman) Eby of New Holland.

Surviving in addition to his parents are five brothers and sisters, Bethanie, married to Drew...

Jan 26, 2013

On January 26, 2013, Klaas Bakker ascended to heaven after a long struggle with diabetes. His strong spirit carried him through many difficult times.

Klaas was born and raised in Alblasserdam, Holland. In his teens he moved to America and met his love, Judith Flury. He raised a family with two daughters, Michelle Denise and...

Jan 24, 2013

Raymond S. Weaver, 76, of Blue Ball, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Noah B. and Annie (Sauder) Weaver. He was married 54 years on October 11 to Mabel (Hurst) Weaver.

Raymond was a truck driver from 1954...

Jan 23, 2013

Barbara H. Hess, 71, of Mohnton, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy after a lengthy illness.

Born in Bernville, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Helen (Keller) Stamm. Her husband, John R. Hess, Sr., died in 1990.

Barbara worked for 26 years as a Home Health...

Jan 21, 2013

Martha W. Stauffer, 97, of 1105 Sheep Hill Rd., New Holland, died Monday, January 21 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Stauffer in 1976.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late David N. and Ada (Wenger) Weaver.

Martha was a homemaker...

Jan 21, 2013

Mary R. Stauffer, 78, of 194 Kurtz Rd., Ephrata, died Monday, January 21 at her home following a long illness.

Born in Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late David W. and Mary (Reich) Stauffer.

Mary gave nursing care both at Fairmount Homes and as a private duty aide....

Jan 21, 2013

Amos H. Zimmerman, 81, of 635 E. Farmersville Road, New Holland, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at Ephrata Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife Marian B. (Weaver) Zimmerman in 2006.

Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Milton B. and Florence (Jackson) Zimmerman. He was a member of...

Jan 21, 2013

Glenn E. Bond, 52, of New Holland, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 21, 2013.

Born in West Chester, PA he was the son of David Bond, Sr. of West Chester and Helen (Sheller) Taylor of Downingtown. He was married 32 years on Nov. 15 to Corrinna (Rittenbaugh) Bond.

He worked from 1982...

Jan 20, 2013

Joseph E. “Em” “Joe” Gordon, formerly of Valley View Road, Narvon, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at Ephrata Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife Evelyn E. (Fry) Gordon of Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage on August 24.

Born in Narvon, he was the son...

Jan 19, 2013

Roger A. Hoff, 82, of New Holland, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Ephrata Manor after a brief illness.

Born in York, he was the son of the late Clarence and Agnes (McManus) Hoff. He was married 58 years on Dec. 31 in Towson, MD to Julia L. (Willders) Hoff.

Surviving in addition to his...

Jan 19, 2013

Samuel W. Hurst, 75, of East Earl, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Abraham M. and Mary H. (Weaver) Hurst. He was married to Irene O. (Martin) Hurst.

He was a member of the Bowmansville Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference...

Jan 18, 2013

Lydia M. Wenger, 81, of 188 S. Farmersville Road, Leola, died Friday, January 18, 2013 at her home.

Born in West Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late John Z. and Susanna (Martin) Wenger.

Lydia was a member of the Groffdale Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference, and she operated a produce stand.

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Jan 17, 2013

LaReta Burkhart Hacker, 95, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at Ephrata Manor. She was preceded in death by her husband John F. Hacker.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Alta (High) Burkhart.

Prior to living at Ephrata Manor, she lived in Brownstown, PA, for 50 years where she was...

Jan 14, 2013

VICTORIA "TORI" CARMEN JONES, age 6, on Jan. 14, 2013. Beloved daughter of Keith and Donna. Also survived by her Meme and Pop-Pop and Memom and Pop; her Aunt Ticky and Uncle Poppy, Uncle Ken and Aunt Lori, and Aunt Kim and Uncle Howard. Also survived by many cousins, family members and special friends.

Tori...

Jan 13, 2013

John Musser Zimmerman, 90, went home to be with the LORD on Sunday, January 13, 2013, at Landis Homes in Lititz after a short illness. Born in Bowmansville he was married to his wife Ruth for 69 years. He founded Beartown Hydraulics in Narvon in 1960. He was Vice-President at C.U. Stoltzfus, Manufacturing, Inc., until he retired in 1993....