Obituaries

Oct 31, 2024

Catherine M Weeks passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 31 at age 87.

Catherine was pre-deceased by her loving husband of 59 years, Robert. She is survived by her three children, sons Robert Jr., James (Ann) and daughter Maryanne. Catherine is also survived by her sister-in-law, Claire, her brother-in-law Tom and many nieces and nephews. Catherine was...

Oct 31, 2024

Husband, father and grandfather, maker, inventor, and friend, Arthur Leslie Johnson passed away on October 31, 2024 at the age of 84. A thirteen-year resident of New Holland, Pennsylvania, Arthur was born January 2, 1940 in Collingswood, New Jersey to parents Edward and Gladys Johnson. Along with older brother, Charles, he grew up in Chatham, NJ, and graduated from...

Oct 25, 2024

Gladys “Adele” Redcay went home to be with the Lord on October 25, 2024.

Adele was born in Strasburg on September 29, 1928 to Edgar L. and Maude K. Yunginger.

She was married 14 years to Donald H. Myers, who passed away in January of 1983 and 8 years to Mark C. Redcay, who passed...

Oct 25, 2024

Carrie Lynn (Halfpenny) Hornbaker, 54, of Bowmansville, formerly of Lewistown, passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2024 at Reading Hospital.

Born in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Connie (Brown) Halfpenny.

She was the wife of Jeffrey A. Hornbaker, with whom she shared 34 years of marriage.

She was...

Oct 23, 2024

Phares H. Shirk, 95, born July 7, 1929, of Narvon, PA, peacefully entered into rest at his home on October 23, 2024.

He was born in East Earl, PA, to John W. and Mary (Huber) Shirk. He was the husband of Arlene (Newswanger) Shirk.

Phares was a farmer and carpenter. He was a member of...

Oct 23, 2024

Karen Sue Waldrop, 67, of New Holland, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Karen was born on October 11, 1957, in Lancaster, PA, predeceased by her parents, Thomas William (Bill) Waldrop and Martha Elizabeth (Rineer) Waldrop. She graduated from Garden Spot High School, New Holland, PA, in 1975. She graduated with a degree in Geography from...

Oct 20, 2024

Lydia G Martin, 87, went home to her Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Richland Christian Home where she resided with her husband of 66 years, Lloyd M Martin for the past 2 years.

Born and raised in Hinkletown, she was the daughter of Samuel and Francis Good of S. H. Good Lumber.

Oct 19, 2024

Darla F. Horning, 61, formerly of East Earl, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Fairmount Homes.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of Mary Jane (Bowman) Horning of Ephrata and the late Marvin W. Horning.

Darla was employed by Garden Spot Village...

Oct 19, 2024

Jon Derek Zimmerman, stillborn son of Ervin N. and Amy H. (Leid) Zimmerman of Ephrata, was born October 19, 2024, at UPMC Lititz.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by five siblings: Lynelle, Rosann, Lee Ervin, Jay Lynn, and Jolene, maternal grandparents Titus and Mabel Leid, paternal grandparents Ervin and Ella Mae Zimmerman,...

Oct 19, 2024

Jean Marie Lapp, 87, of Lancaster, ended her journey peacefully and entered into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

She was the wife of Alvin A. “Bud” Lapp. Born in Willow Street, she was the daughter of the late Mahlon H. and Gladys Mellinger High.

She worked and was a manager...

Oct 19, 2024

Harvey N. Newswanger, 89, of Churchtown, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the home of his daughter Emma and her husband Elam Zimmerman, in Ephrata.

Born in New Holland to the late Paul S. and Rebecca W. (Nolt) Newswanger, he was the husband of Ella F. (Sauder) Newswanger, who...

Oct 15, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Samuel M. Martin, known to many as “Zeke,” Samuel Martin Martin, and affectionately "Mr. Mint" for his candy cane striped pajamas. He was taken to Heaven on October 15, 2024, at the age of 73.

Samuel was the loving husband of 52 years to his best...

Oct 14, 2024

Shirley Faye (Rarich) Blasko, 90, of New Holland, passed away on October 14, 2024 as a resident of Garden Spot Village.

Born in Hazelton, she was the daughter of the late Sterling Leroy and Florence Elizabeth (Althoff) Rarich.

She was the wife of the late Timothy Blasko, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage...

Oct 14, 2024

William E. Peterson, 79, of Lancaster, died at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, on Monday, October 14, 2024. William was born in Lakeland, FL to his late parents, Robert Peterson and Bernice (Parrish) Peterson.

William will always be remembered for the way he loved his family. In his spare time, he enjoyed being outdoors. He...

Oct 7, 2024

Ernest S. Mast, age 83 of Lancaster, peacefully went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 7, 2024. He was the son of the late Raymond and Anna Mary (Sensenig) Mast.

Ernie was the devoted husband and best friend of Esther (Baer) Mast. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on August 11...

Oct 3, 2024

Christie Ann Oliver, 65, of New Holland, passed away at Maple Farm Nursing Center, Akron, on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Born In Reading, she was the daughter of Eugene E. McCoy of Venice, FL and the late Marlene A. McCoy.

She was a 1976 graduate of Conrad Weiser High School. She enjoyed cooking, helping anyone...

Oct 1, 2024

Beryl A. Dyer, 82, formerly of New Holland, passed away on October 1, 2024 as a resident of Zerbe Retirement Community.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Alfred L. and Ruth (Stone) Dyer.

He was the husband of the late Marlene Myrna (Hollinger) Dyer, with whom he shared 56 years.

Sep 28, 2024

J. Howard “Jack” Rutter, Jr., 87, of New Holland, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Fairmount Homes. He is survived by his wife, Elaine (Sonnen) Rutter. They would have celebrated 40 years of marriage on November 22nd.

Born in New Holland, Jack was the son of the late Helen (Groff) and J. Howard Rutter.

Sep 28, 2024

Eugene S. Newswanger, 22, of East Earl, died at his home on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of Lloyd K. and Sarah F. (Sensenig) Newswanger, who survive.

Eugene was a machinist and a member of Spring Grove Mennonite Church.

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Sep 27, 2024

Alexander (Alex) Szucs Jr., 96, of New Holland, formerly of Broomall, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at Garden Spot Village. Dorothy Elinor (Samuels) Szucs, high school nickname Sammie, his wife, preceded him in death in 2016. Alex was a member of St. Stephens Reformed Church in New Holland, PA.

Born in Coatesville, PA on August 31,1928....