Obituaries

Nov 22, 2024

Deborah F. (Strothers) Usner, 67, took her last breath surrounded by loving family on November 22, 2024, after a short stay at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy.

Debbie is the devoted daughter of Richard L. and Naomi F. (Brubaker) Strothers. The family set up a beautiful life in the community of Terre Hill. They thrived. They...

Nov 21, 2024

Phares R. Martin, 84, of Mohnton, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Phares was born in Denver, to his late parents, Amos Z. and Lydia (Rissler) Martin. He was the husband of Alice N. (Huber) Martin, whom he married on January 16, 1965.

He...

Nov 19, 2024

Mabel B. Kurtz, 100, of New Holland, formerly of Elverson, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Garden Spot Village. She was preceded in death by her first husband, David S. Beiler with whom she shared over 14 years of marriage and her second husband, Stephen Kurtz, with whom she shared almost 25 years of marriage.

Born in...

Nov 19, 2024

Norman J. “Norm” Stoltzfus, went home to be with his beloved wife and our mom, Betty, on November 19, 2024.

He was born on August 5, 1933, the son of the late Clarence and Barbara Stoltzfus.

He was preceded in going home by our mom, Betty, grandson Peter, and brother Marvin.

Pop married...

Nov 18, 2024

Thomas W. Manning, Sr., 77, of East Earl, died peacefully surrounded by his family at Hershey Medical Center, on Monday, November 18, 2024.

Inurnment will be held privately and at the convenience of the family in St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Gap, PA.

Nov 18, 2024

Melvin G. Sensenig, 90, of Denver, passed away on November 18, 2024 at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital.

He was the son of the late Aaron and Esther (Good) Sensenig.

He was the husband of Elma H. (Nolt) Sensenig, with whom he shared 24 years of marriage.

Melvin was a member of Churchtown Mennonite Church...

Nov 18, 2024

Paul Douglas Hess, 78, of Mohnton, passed away on November 18, 2024 at Reading Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Paul B. and Mary Jane (Wiley) Hess.

He had proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was an active partner of Moving Communities to Christ...

Nov 16, 2024

Titus W. Zimmerman, 80, of 1012 W. Quarry Road, New Holland, passed away at home on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

He was the husband of Anna (Leinbach) Zimmerman. Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Christian B. and Florence (Weaver) Zimmerman.

Titus was a retired farmer and a member of the...

Nov 12, 2024

Elva W. (Martin) Brubaker, 95, of E. Cocalico Twp, died at home on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. She had been under the care of Hospice and Community Care.

She was the wife of the late Elvin G. Brubaker who died September 22, 1999. Born in Caernarvon Twp, she was the daughter of the late Elam...

Nov 8, 2024

Susan Patterson Martin, 68, Prayer Warrior and Missionary.

After a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Susan Patterson Martin, age 68, of New Holland, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, November 8, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Thomas K. Martin, with whom she celebrated 48 years of marriage in...

Nov 7, 2024

Ferree R. Esbenshade Jr., 94, of New Holland, PA, passed away in his sleep on the morning of November 7th, 2024, at Fairmount Homes Retirement Community.

Born in East Earl Township, PA, he was the son of the late Ferree and Elizabeth Weaver Esbenshade Sr.

He worked as a dairy farmer, school bus driver and...

Nov 7, 2024

Orpha S. King, 86, formerly of Belleville, Denver, and New Holland, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Fairmount Homes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd R. King in 2006.

Born in Morgantown, she was the daughter of the late Enos and Annie (Yoder) Stoltzfus.

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Nov 7, 2024

Frank Ludwig, 91, passed away November 7, 2024, at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata. His beloved wife Dawn passed away in 1997, he was also predeceased in 1985 by a daughter Gail.

He graduated from New Holland High School in 1951 and lived in the New Holland area his whole life except for the time he served in Korea...

Nov 6, 2024

Bernice A. Beiler, 65, of Mohnton, passed away on November 6, 2024 in her residence.

She was the daughter of Eugene K. and Erla (Youndt) Beiler.

She attended Pine Grove Church and worked at Walmart for the past 17 years. She enjoyed running and had participated in several 5K, 251K and half marathons, she enjoyed...

Nov 6, 2024

Titus W. Horning, 93, of East Earl, passed away at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital on Wednesday. November 6, 2024.

He was the husband of the late Edna M. Rissler Horning who died in 2000. Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Samuel and Frances Weaver Horning.

Titus had been a farmer...

Nov 5, 2024

Gary Lee Hoffert, 78, of Denver, passed away on November 5, 2024 as a resident of Abbeyville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Allison A. and Goldie I. (Brendle) Hoffert.

He was the husband of Diana Jean (Mullis) Hoffert, with whom he married on October 15th, 1966...

Nov 3, 2024

With heavy hearts the family of Glenn H. Gingrich, 83, of New Holland, announce his unexpected passing at home Sunday, November 3, 2024.

He was married 63 years to Mary Jane (Hoover) Gingrich. Born in Myerstown, he was the son of the late Sidney and Mabel Horning Gingrich.

In 1965 Glenn...

Nov 2, 2024

Clara Elizabeth MacPherson, at 100 of age, died on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Garden Spot Village surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late David and Cassie (Kissick) Peterson and the devoted wife of John MacPherson for nearly 76 glorious years. Clara has been preceded in death by her two sisters, Catherine Uhrmann and Gail Haggerty....

Nov 2, 2024

Glenn A. Dissinger went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was born to Henry N. and Ella Bair Dissinger of New Holland, PA on March 6, 1937. His father preceded him in death in 1948, when Glenn was eleven years old. His uncles, Roy Bair and Paul Bair...

Nov 1, 2024

J. Nelson Horst, 76, of Lancaster, formerly of New Holland, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on November 1, 2024 after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Norma (Barge) Horst. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in August. Nelson was the son of the late Abram S. Horst, Sr. and Ruth (Shultz) Horst....