Obituaries

Jul 11, 2024

William Jan Ulrich, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, surrounded by his family and close friends. He was 73 years old.

Bill was born on January 23, 1951, to loving parents, Clarence Risser and Elizabeth Witwer Ulrich, whose memory he cherished throughout his life. He grew up in a nurturing household...

Jul 7, 2024

Gwen H. Gray, 96, of New Holland, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Meadow View at Garden Spot Village. Her husband, Maynard L. “Bud” Gray, preceded her in death on March 15, 2024.

Born in Drexel Hill, she was the daughter of the late William and Lizetta (Jones)...

Jul 6, 2024

Eleanor Glick, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6th at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, PA. A lifelong resident of Bird-in-hand, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Velma Dussinger of Lancaster.

Eleanor graduated from East Lampeter High School. In her younger years she was employed part-time at Vintage Sales Stables and later at...

Jul 5, 2024

Esther W. Sensenig, 92, of Ephrata, formerly of Quarryville, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 5, 2024, at Lincoln Christian Home. Her husband of 71 years, Noah N. Sensenig, survives.

Born in Farmersville, she was the daughter of the late Phares M. and Ella Z. (Wenger) Weaver.

Esther was a homemaker and...

Jul 2, 2024

Thomas R. Hess, 89, a resident of Tel Hai Retirement Community, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Betty Shirk Hess. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Edward B. and Louise F. Densel Hess.

Thomas was the president and owner pf West Philadelphia...

Jul 2, 2024

Leon B. Hershey, Jr. of Narvon went to be with the Lord he loved on July 2, 2024 in his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Leon B. and Adella Ruth (Fisher) Hershey and the beloved husband of Joyce L. (Bachman) Hershey, with whom he shared over 52 years of marriage. He was a...

Jul 1, 2024

P. Harlan Wolf, Jr., 96, a resident of Garden Spot Village, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024.

He was the husband of the late Grace E. McIntyre Wolf who died in 2012. Born in Terre Hill, he was the son of the late Paul H., Sr., and Alice E. Weaver Wolf.

Harlan graduated from...

Jun 30, 2024

Esther T. (Tyler) Sideman, 100, of New Holland, passed away on June 30, 2024 as a resident of Garden Spot Village.

Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Emma (Hartranft) Tyler.

She was the wife of the late Leonard Sideman, who passed away on March 9, 1993.

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Jun 29, 2024

Nancy N. Supplee, 82, of New Holland, PA, a remarkable woman who lived a life filled with love, dedication to family, and a deep commitment to her community, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 29th, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Nancy was the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Neilson....

Jun 28, 2024

Phyllis A. (Berkheimer) Hart, 91, of Fort Myers, FL, passed away on June 28, 2024 at Gulf Coast Medical Center.

Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Millard and Iva (Jodon) Berkheimer.

She was the wife of the late John E. Hart, with whom she shared 37 years of marriage until the...

Jun 28, 2024

Joseph “Joe” B. Martin, 75, of Narvon, passed away on June 28, 2024 at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital.

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

He was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church (Lancaster Conference) and was employed as a truck driver for many years until his...

Jun 28, 2024

John Clancy, 60, longtime Lancaster, PA resident who spent his childhood in Newtown Square, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28.

John brought joy to people through cooking for much of his life. He enjoyed working in a variety of kitchens over the years- from Florida’s five-star resorts to friends’ local businesses. His Sunday soups...

Jun 25, 2024

Earl W. Kenepp, 91, of New Holland, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, as a resident of Garden Spot Village.

Born in McVeytown, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Ethel Moist Kenepp. He was the loving husband of the late Janet B. (Pelurie) Kenepp who died in 2023....

Jun 25, 2024

James E. Yoder, 82, a resident of Mohnton, formerly of Intercourse, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

He was the husband of the late Ruth E. Good Yoder who died in 2020. Born in Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA he was the son of the late Irvin and Salome Bontrager Yoder.

Jim retired...

Jun 25, 2024

Doris L. (Clark) Edwards, 86, of Narvon, passed away on June 25, 2024 as a resident of Hickory House Nursing Home.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Stephen Earl and Elva “Tiny” L. (Houck) Clark.

She was the wife of the late Kenneth R. Edwards, with whom she shared 48 years...

Jun 25, 2024

Louise W. Herr, 102, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Lincoln Christian Home. Louise was born in Martindale and was the daughter of the late Rudolph H. & Susanna H. (Wenger) Herr. Louise lived in the Martindale area all her life until she and her sister, Amy, moved to the Lincoln Christian Home in October...

Jun 25, 2024

Hollis “Holly” Jeannine Sensenig, 70, of Philadelphia, passed away on June 25, 2024 as a result of a pedestrian accident.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Melvin B. and Marcia R. (Russell) Sensenig.

Holly earned her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Pennsylvania and had previously worked for McGee Rehab Center...

Jun 24, 2024

Pearl E. (Heilinger) Zimmerman, 80, of East Earl passed away on June 24, 2024 at Magnolias at Lancaster.

Born in Denver, she was the daughter of the late William I. Heilinger Sr. and Edna E. (Sweigart) Heilinger.

She was the wife of Mervin B. Zimmerman, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage.

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Jun 22, 2024

Dorothy I. (Boley) Bransky, 84, of Denver Pa, died Saturday, June 22, 2024, at her home with her sister by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Bransky.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Paul W. and Amanda I. (Sandoe) Boley. Dotty enjoyed...

Jun 21, 2024

Pearl "Sue" Stubbs passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, 3 days before her 99th birthday. She passed peacefully in her favorite chair, at her cottage at Garden Spot Village, New Holland, PA, where she lived for the past 28 years.

She was born in Adamstown, Berks County, PA on June 24, 1925 to the late...