Obituaries

Feb 17, 2024

Robert Lloyd Heller, 89, was born in Hinkletown, PA to Lloyd and Mabel Brubaker Heller on November 20, 1934.

He died on February 17, 2024 in Zerbe Retirement Community. He lived in Hinkletown, PA for 8 years. He then moved to Narvon, PA where he lived on his parent’s farm for many years. He also lived in...

Feb 16, 2024

Sandra “Sandy" J. (McWilliams) Bair, 63, of New Holland, entered into eternal peace on February 16, 2024.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Kathryn M. (Killian) McWilliams.

She was a member of Summit View Brethren in Christ Church where she practiced her faith which gave her the strength...

Feb 15, 2024

Leroy E Long passed away peacefully on February 15th 2024. He was born in East Greenville, PA. January 13, 1937, the second child of Leon B and Eva A (Krauss) Long. He was loved by all, especially his wife Carolyn, sisters Grace and Edna, sister-in-law Joan, brother-in-law Edward as well as nieces, nephews and extended family.

He...

Feb 14, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Joan Marie Ross, age 74 passed away peacefully February 14, 2024, while battling Alzheimer’s and Dementia. She was born November 15, 1949, in Detroit Michigan to Edsel A. Foster and Bertie Lee Foster. She married and later moved to South Carolina to continue to...

Feb 12, 2024

Dolores E. (Frederick) Ohlinger, 91, of New Holland, passed away on February 12, 2024 as a resident of Garden Spot Village.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Verna (Kern) Frederick.

She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness Church – Ephrata Congregation. She was a graduate of Shillington High...

Feb 12, 2024

Leon F. Graham, 92, of New Holland, passed away on February 12, 2024 at The Gardens at Stevens.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Leslie E. and Anna (Lafferty) Graham.

He served in the United States Army as a Corporal and was employed by Gindy Manufacturing as an assembler in his...

Feb 12, 2024

Jacob L. Dagen, Jr., 88, of Lititz, and formerly of Pequea Township, died peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Landis Homes surrounded by family. Born in Strasburg, he was the son of the late Jacob L. and Florence Lefever Dagen. Jacob married his wife Mabel Bauman in August 1957, having been married 66 years.

Surviving in...

Feb 11, 2024

Dorothy M. Shirk, 73, of Narvon, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Heatherwood Retirement Community in Honey Brook.

She was the wife of the late Donald L. Shirk who died in 2003. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William and Arlene Brian Tshudy.

Dorothy was a homemaker who enjoyed...

Feb 11, 2024

Leon E. Martin, 76, of Leola and loving husband of nearly 54 years to Marlene, passed away on the evening of February 11, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was the son of the late Elvin M. and Mary A. (Weaver) Martin

He began his career in construction working as a...

Feb 10, 2024

Jane E. (Feister) Witmer, 86, of Narvon, passed away on February 10, 2024 at Ephrata Manor.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Elva (Stauffer) Feister.

She was the wife of the late Roy B. Witmer, with whom she shared over 50 years of marriage until the time of his...

Feb 10, 2024

Paul Burkholder Hurst, 91, of Ephrata, died at his home on Saturday, February 10, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mary (Weaver) Hurst on June 1, 2023.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Frank M. and Lydia W. (Burkholder) Hurst and stepson to the late Esther K....

Feb 9, 2024

Gregory L. Harsh, 70, of New Holland, died Friday, February 9, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital.

The son of the late Gerald E. and Wilma (Salyers) Harsh, Greg spent his working career as a truck driver, last driving for Rod Horning Trucking, Morgantown.

He was passionate about motorcycles and enjoyed spending...

Feb 8, 2024

Jody W. Long, 56, of East Earl, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 8, 2024. His wife of 28 years, Lisa M. (Jones) Long, survives.

Born in Homestead, PA, he was the son of the late Buck and Patricia Long.

Jody currently was employed by Duramax Concrete Coatings, doing floor restorations for...

Feb 6, 2024

Robert M. “Mick” Sprecher, 91, of East Earl passed away at home on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

He was the husband of Grace E. Buzzard Sprecher. Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Ellen Jane Sandoe Sprecher.

Mick had worked 38 years in sales for Eagle Exterior Decorators...

Feb 5, 2024

Bobbie Jean (Dissinger) Rodriquez, 66, of New Holland, passed away on February 5, 2024 at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Eugene H. and Roberta W. (Widdekind) Dissinger.

She was the wife of Alejandro M. Rodriquez Sr., with whom she would have shared 40 years of marriage later...

Feb 5, 2024

Bobbie Jean (Dissinger) Rodriquez, 66, of New Holland, passed away on February 5, 2024 at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Eugene H. and Roberta W. (Widdekind) Dissinger.

She was the wife of Alejandro M. Rodriquez Sr., with whom she would have shared 40 years of marriage later...

Feb 4, 2024

Robert J. Frey, 73, of Ephrata, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 4, 2024 after a brief illness at the Hospice Unit of the Lebanon Veterans Hospital.

Born in Ephrata, Bob was the son of the late Alvin L. and Emma Kathryn (Stone) Frey.

He served in the US Army...

Feb 3, 2024

Richard A. Witmer, 82, of New Holland, passed away on Saturday. February 3, 2024.

He was the husband of Lisa Ann Bretz Witmer. Born in Sunbury, he was the son of the late Donald G. and Martha Deal Witmer.

Richard had worked many years in the automotive industry at John Sauder Chevrolet and Turner Buick....

Feb 2, 2024

Gladys W. Hillard, 99, of Gap, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Leon H. Hillard who died in 1997. Born in Paradise Township, she was the daughter of the late Warren M. and Blanche Shaub Wimer.

Gladys retired from the Bake Shop at...

Jan 29, 2024

Margo Madden, formerly of Hazelton and York, PA, died peacefully Monday morning, surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 13, 1939, to E. Grant and Edith Newcomer in Williamsport, PA.

She attended a one-room schoolhouse in English Center, PA, graduated from Wellsboro High School and Barnard College, and earned her master's degree at...