Obituaries

Apr 8, 2012

Willis Flickinger, 92, of Ephrata, died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at the Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in East Earl Township, a son of the late William and Orlean (Showalter) Flickinger, he was the husband of Irene (Stafford) Flickinger who preceded him in death on February 14, 2011.

Willis “Bill” worked at various jobs including a...

Apr 4, 2012

Mabel Hurst, 89, of 7 Azalea Ct., New Holland, died Wednesday, April 4 at Garden Spot Village. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Hurst, in 2002.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Sidney Weber and Lydia (Witwer) Martin Weber.

Mabel had been a...

Apr 3, 2012

Mary B. Good, 94, of 917 Eshelman Dr., Akron, formerly of Bowmansville, died Tuesday, April 3 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mt. Joy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman M. Good in 1973.

Born in Bowmansville, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Sally (Burkhart) Hurst.

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Apr 1, 2012

D. Martin Zimmerman, 90, of East Earl, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata surrounded by his loving family.

Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Harry H. and Mary (Martin) Zimmerman. His wife, Leila Sauder, died Jan. 18, 2008.

Martin was a dairy farmer and also...

Apr 1, 2012

Mar 30, 2012

Estelle Ann Baxter, 86, of 400 Stevens Road, Denver, formerly of New Holland, died Friday, March 30, 2012 after a lengthy illness at the Denver Nursing Home.

Born in Honey Brook, she was the daughter of the late John William and Mabel Mae (Huyette) Boyer. Her husband, Joseph Baxter, died March 10, 2011.

Estelle worked...

Mar 29, 2012

Jean L. Morrow, 90, of 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, died Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Garden Spot Village.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Bessie (Hooper) Light. Her husband, John L. Morrow, died in 2000.

Jean was a 1939 graduate of the West Philadelphia High School and...

Mar 28, 2012

Christopher M. Thompson, 41, of Narvon, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at his home after a lengthy illness.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Charles H. Thompson of York and Michele Miller of Narvon.

Also surviving is a brother, Charles H. “Chip” Thompson, Jr. of New Holland; and two half brothers, Steve and...

Mar 26, 2012

Russell E. McQuate, 90, of 17 S. Groffdale Rd., Leola, died Monday March 26 at Ephrata Manor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte I. (Diem) McQuate in 2008.

Born in Elizabeth Twp., he was the son of the late Lillian I. (Blocker) Steiger.

Russell had been a carpenter...

Mar 26, 2012

Jayden Mel Zimmerman, 31 days old, of 1095 Martindale Road, Ephrata, died Monday, March 26, 2012 at his home from complications from Trisomy 18.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Melvin Ray and Nora Jane (Burkholder) Zimmerman.

Surviving in addition to his parents are six sisters and a brother, Rosalie F., Melissa J.,...

Mar 25, 2012

Erwin G. Martin, 94, formerly of Terre Hill, died Sunday, March 25, 2012, at Fairmount Homes. He was preceded in death by his wife M. Arlene (Brendle) Martin in 2008.

Born in Terre Hill, he was the son of the late Noah H. and Emma (Gehman) Martin. He was a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church He was...

Mar 24, 2012

Norman E. Waltz, 87, of 2829 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, formerly of Narvon, died Saturday, March 24 at Lancashire Hall. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella (Kohl) Waltz on October 17, 2010.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William Clark and Alma (Campbell) Waltz.

He...

Mar 23, 2012

James H. Lafferty, 82, of 82 Holly Drive, New Holland, died early Friday, March 23, 2012, at Garden Spot Village. He is survived by his wife, Ethel H. (Hart) Lafferty, to whom he would have been married 59 years on April 4.

Born in Caernarvon Twp., he was the son of Anna (Whiteman) Lafferty of Ephrata and...

Mar 23, 2012

Carl W. Martin, 90, died Friday morning, March 23 at Fairmount Wheat Ridge nursing facility where he was given eleven months of loving care by an excellent nursing staff.

As a skilled wood worker, he was employed as a carpenter, cabinet maker and kitchen cabinet installer at Rutt Custom Kitchens and Conestoga Valley Custom Kitchens. He is...

Mar 23, 2012

Karen J. McKillips, 54, of New Holland went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 23, 2012 having lost her battle to cancer.

Karen had a loving and giving heart, she gave stray animals a home and would give you her last dollar.

She mentioned two of the best...

Mar 23, 2012

Carole C. Borelli, 69, of 266 Clover Court, New Holland, PA, died Friday, March 23, 2012, at Hospice of Lancaster County. She is survived by her husband John N. Borelli with whom she shared 43 years of marriage.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Anton and Mary (Moncada) Falisey. She was...

Mar 22, 2012

Victor M. Rosado, 77, of 64 Battens Circle, Leola, died Thursday, March 22 at Lancaster General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Lucille M. (Odum) Rosado.

Born in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Manuel and Belen (Villaneuva) Rosado.

He was a long distance truck drive,...

Mar 21, 2012

Pauline J. Hoffman, 78, of New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim, following a year-long battle with cancer.

Born in Leacock Township, Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Susanna (Ranck) Leaman. She was the wife of Harry W. Hoffman, with whom she shared 55...

Mar 21, 2012

Harvey Z. Martin, 71, of East Earl, entered into rest peacefully on March 21, 2012, at his residence, after a brief illness.

The youngest of 11 children, he was born in New Holland, the son of the late Ivan S. and Lena (Zimmerman) Martin. He was the husband of Frances R. (Hoover) Martin, with whom he shared...

Mar 19, 2012

Irma E. Berstecher, 89, formerly of Philadelphia, died Monday, March 19, 2012, at Fairmount Homes where she had resided since 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles R. Berstecher in 2008 and her son Rev. Dr. John C. Berstecher in 2011.

Born in Hammonton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Julius and...