Obituaries

Judith "Judi" L. Hess

Dec 14, 2024

Judith “Judi” L. (Neis) Hess, 72, of East Earl, passed away on December 14, 2024.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Fred L. and Merla (Carvell) Neis.

She was the loving wife of Veryl R. Hess, with whom she shared 37 years of marriage.

In previous years, Judi worked...

Mary Jane Zimmerman

Dec 11, 2024

Following six years of dialysis for kidney failure and declining health, Janie Zimmerman, of Leola, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 11, 2024, at LGH. She was 65 years old.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Frank Zimmerman; her daughter, Mary Lynn, married to Delmar Horning; her two sons, Ashley G. Miller, married to Laura,...

Neal G. Overly

Dec 9, 2024

Neal G. Overly, 67, of New Holland, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital after a valiant fight with leukemia, on Monday, December 9, 2024. He was the son of Glenn Marvin Overly and the late Patricia Yvonne (Kurtz) Mummaw. His loving wife, Pamela J. (Jones) Overly, survives him at home.

Neal was an adventurous man who enjoyed...

Linda Marie Powers

Dec 9, 2024

Linda M. Powers, 74, of New Holland, passed away at home on Monday, December 9, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Lawrence B. “Larry” Powers who died in 2010. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Elizabeth Wagner Bowman.

Linda was a graduate of Garden Spot High School....

Grace Y. Nolt

Dec 8, 2024

Grace Yvonne Nolt, 87, of Narvon, passed away peacefully at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Home, on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Grace was born in Terre Hill, PA, to her late parents, Abram and Mary (Crills) Brubaker. She is survived by her loving husband, Carl E. Nolt, whom she married on September 27, 1975.

Grace was a member of...

Sarah L. Stoltzfus

Dec 8, 2024

Sarah L. Stoltzfus, 73, of 2431 Conestoga Creek Road, Narvon, passed away at home on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

She was the wife of Ammon P. Stoltzfus. Born in Gordonville, PA she was the daughter of the late Stephen L. and Sarah Lapp Esh.

Sarah was a homemaker and a member of the Old Order...

Fred G. Seldomridge

Dec 4, 2024

Fred G. Seldomridge, 89, went into the arms of his heavenly father on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

He was the son of the late Fred G. and Fianna Elizabeth (Givler) Seldomridge.

He was the husband of the late Linda L. (Murray) Seldomridge, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage until the time of her...

Lydia K. Newswanger

Nov 30, 2024

Lydia K. Newswanger, 72, died Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Sinking Spring Nursing Care and Rehab. Growing up in the Denver, PA area, she was the daughter of the late David M. and Amanda (Kilmer) Newswanger.

She was employed in elder in-home care and housekeeping services for many of her working years. Her main hobby...

Wayne A. Snyder

Nov 30, 2024

Wayne A. Snyder, 85, of Reading, PA, died peacefully at Complete Care Berkshire, on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Wayne was born in Macungie, PA, to his late parents, Leroy and Hilda (Gehman) Snyder. He was the husband of the late Diane J. (Zettlemoyer) Snyder and the late Margaret Snyder.

Wayne was a proud veteran of...

Mary B. Martin

Nov 29, 2024

Mary B. Martin, 74, of Narvon, passed away on November 29, 2024, at Fairmount Homes.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul W. and Ada (Brubaker) Martin.

Mary worked as a house cleaner for many years and was a member of Churchtown Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

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Aaron N. Newswanger

Nov 28, 2024

Aaron N. Newswanger, 94, of 326 N. Hoover Avenue, New Holland, passed away at home on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

He was the husband of the late Mary S. Snyder Newswanger who died in 2017. Born in Earl Township, he was the son of the late Paul and Rebecca Nolt Newswanger.

Aaron was a retired...

Carolyn C. Cochrane

Nov 27, 2024

Carolyn Cole Cochrane was born in Philadelphia on April 21, 1936, to John Emery Cole, Jr., and Ethel Marie Denkhaus. She went home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2024.

Carolyn graduated from Haverford High School in 1954, although she was in the Upper Darby schools up through tenth grade. She then took...

Bernell Ryan Boley

Nov 26, 2024

Bernell “Ryan” Boley, 41, of Gap, passed away on November 26, 2024.

Ryan was a sub-contractor for all of his working career. He enjoyed drawing, cooking and quad racing. He was a very creative person and had a wonderful imagination.

Ryan is survived by his mother, Janet L. widow of Donald L. Welsh Sr., brother,...

Mervin G. Rutt

Nov 25, 2024

Mervin G. Rutt, 86, formerly of Mount Joy, a resident of Lincoln Christian Home, Ephrata, passed away at the home on Monday, November 25, 2024.

He was married 61 years to the late Anna Mary Weaver Rutt who died in 2020. Born in West Earl Township, he was the son of the late Jacob N. and Lizzie...

Cheryl "Cherie" F. Mudgett

Nov 24, 2024

Cheryl Faith Mudgett, 90, of New Holland, PA, left us peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 24, 2024. Cheryl or “Cherie” was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be remembered for her gentle, loving kindness towards her family, friends, and everyone she met. She knew how to make everyone...

Deborah F. Usner

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...

Phares R. Martin

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...

Mabel B. Kurtz

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...

Norman J. Stoltzfus

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...

Thomas W. Manning, Sr.

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.