Obituaries
Stephen C. Hollowood
Oct 9, 2026
Stephen C. Hollowood, 53, entered the presence of his Saviour on October 9, 2026 at home, surrounded by family and friends. He had battled lifelong muscular dystrophy and his life evidenced a miracle of much courage and grace.
Born in Owatonna, Minnesota on June 16, 1973, Steve was the beloved son of Gail D. (Fagrelius) Hollowood and the late J. David...
William T. Lutz
Oct 8, 2026
William T. Lutz, 77, of New Holland, passed away at home on October 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. William was born in Reading, to his late parents, John E. and Beatrice G. (Hillsworth) Lutz. His beloved wife, Teresa A. (Huyett) Lutz, survives at home.
William was a proud US Marine Corp veteran. He served honorably during the Vietnam War,...
Judy C. Kurtz
Oct 7, 2026
Judy C. Kurtz, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Landis Homes, just six days before celebrating her 70th wedding anniversary with her beloved husband, Robert D. (Bob) Kurtz.
Born on April 2, 1937, in Dayton, Ohio, Judy was the daughter of the late Truman and Ruth (Stewart) Coy. She later moved with her family to New Holland,...
Phyllis M. Kveragas
Oct 6, 2026
Phyllis M. Kveragas, 95, of Lititz, passed away on October 6, 2026, at Alpine Valley Post Acute and Healthcare Center in Lebanon. Phyllis was born in Voganville to her late parents, James H. and Bertha (Ream) Sweigart.
As a young mother, Phyllis worked outside the home as a Visiting Nurse for the VNA Association of Lancaster, and later as the receptionist...
Dorothy M. Wanner
Oct 6, 2026
Dorothy M. Wanner, 90, of New Holland, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Garden Spot Village. Dorothy was born in Fetterville, Lancaster County, to her late parents, Clayton D. and Esther (Martin) Leaman. Her husband, Horace S. Wanner, Jr., survives at home.
Dorothy lived her life for the Lord with a servant’s heart. She was a member of Blue...
Glenda E. Bricker
Oct 4, 2026
Glenda Ellen Bricker went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2026, at the age of
94. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Ellen Bricker of
Dover, PA, her older brother, Wayne G. Bricker and his wife, Hazel, of York, PA.
She is survived by four nephews, Gerald Bricker (Linda) of Northville, MI,
Robert Bricker (Janet) of East Berlin,...
Linda R. Ebert
Sep 29, 2026
Linda R. Ebert aged 85 of New Holland, PA, passed away peacefully on September 29,2026 at Garden Spot Village.
Born in West Reading on October 29, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Erma Romig. She graduated from West Reading High and Albright College. She received her Masters degree from Drexel and went on to work as a...
Joseph Frank Poli
Sep 29, 2026
Joseph Frank Poli, 86, of Ephrata, passed away on September 29, 2026, at Keystone Villa at Ephrata. Joseph was born in Hamtramck, MI, to his late parents, Frank and Lillian (Manicotti) Poli. His beloved wife, Celia Mae (Warfield) Poli survives at home.
Joseph was a graduate of Drexel University and held a degree in Mechanical Engineering. A dedicated family man, Joseph...
John Edward Hench
Sep 24, 2026
John Edward Hench, 78, of New Holland, passed away at home on September 24, 2026. He was born January 24, 1948, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to the late William and Anna (Burkholder) Hench.
John was a graduate of Garden Spot High School and he continued his education at Franklin & Marshall College and Millersville University.
Dedicating more than 52 years of his life...
Wilmer Zeiset Leid
Sep 23, 2026
Wilmer Zeiset Leid, 58, of Denver, died Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as a result of an accident.
He was the husband of Alma Zimmerman Hoover Leid. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Levi Burkholder and Vera Zeiset Leid.
Wilmer was a farmer and a member of the Reidenbach Church.
Surviving besides his wife are 11 children, Annie H. wife...
Isaac Leroy Nolt
Sep 23, 2026
Isaac Leroy “Ike” Nolt, 87, of Ephrata, PA, entered into rest on September 23, 2026, at Fairmount Homes. Born in the nearby village of Linden Grove, he was the son of Isaac Nolt and Irene (Sheaffer) Nolt. Ike was the devoted husband of Miriam Nolt, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage.
Ike was employed by the Thomson Corporation as...
Amanda Marie Johns
Sep 17, 2026
Amanda Marie Johns, 38, lovingly known as “Mandee,” passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on September 17, 2026, following a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family and leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to those she cherished most.
Amanda was the beloved wife of David L. Johns, with whom she...
Kenneth J. Seitz
Sep 17, 2026
Kenneth J. Seitz, 80, of Leola, passed away on Thursday, September 17, at the United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz.
He was the husband of the late Natalie Puskoris Seitz who died in 2006 with whom he shared 36 years of marriage . Born in Queens, NY he was the son of the late Peter and Geraldine Reichlen Seitz.
Kenneth retired from...
Fern Edith Nolt
Sep 16, 2026
Fern Edith Nolt, 51, of Ephrata, passed away on September 16, 2026, at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy. Fern was born in Ephrata to her late parents, Michael S. and Edith R. (Burkholder) Nolt.
Fern was a third-grade teacher at Springville Mennonite School and enjoyed piecing comfort tops for CAM. She was a member of Springville Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference).
Fern...
Lawrence E. Lewis
Sep 14, 2026
Lawrence E. Lewis, 83, of New Holland, passed away at home on Monday, September 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lawrence was born in Audubon, NJ, to his late parents, Frank Wilson and Marjorie (Mattas) Lewis. His beloved wife of 61 years, Linda L. (Wick) Lewis survives at home.
Lawrence grew up in Upper...
Ismael Burgos
Sep 14, 2026
Ismael Burgos, 95, of Ephrata, passed away at home on Monday, September 14, 2026.
He was the husband of Eugenia Colon Maldonado Burgos. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Juan L. and Carmen Figueroa Burgos.
Ismael retired from CNH where he had been employed for many years. He was happiest when he was spending time with...
Ruth Ann Stauffer
Sep 13, 2026
On September 13, 2026, our mom, Mammaw, mentor and friend, Ruth Ann (Leaman) Stauffer, went home to be with Jesus. She leaves behind brothers & sisters, sons & daughters, grandkids, and a great granddaughter, as well as countless others who consider her just as much a mom, Mammaw, mentor and friend. She is finally reunited with her beloved husband, Al,...
Leah S. Nolt
Sep 13, 2026
Leah S. Nolt, 91, of Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Lincoln Christian Home. Leah was born in Earl Township to her late parents, John M. and Leah M. (Shirk) Nolt.
Leah worked as a seamstress and enjoyed counted cross stich, sewing, and completing puzzles. She was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.
Leah is survived by...
Robert R. Reed
Sep 12, 2026
Robert R. Reed, 88, formerly of New Holland, died Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Ephrata Manor. His wife of 32 years, Carol (Gerlitzki) Reed, survives.
Born in Pellston, MI, he was the son of the late Martin L. and Norma (Brenneman) Reed.
He had been a self-employed truck driver throughout his life and attended Petra Church. He had served as a Corporal...
Sanford Lee Landis
Sep 11, 2026
Sanford Lee Landis, 86, of Narvon, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Sanford L. and Anna Mary Harnish Landis.
Sanford had been employed by the Lancaster Dairy Herd Improvement Association for over 50 years. He was a member of Hopewell Church in Elverson. Sanford enjoyed hunting, fishing, oil painting and wood...
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