Obituaries
Paula Jean Shirk
Sep 11, 2026
Paula Jean (McCoy) Shirk, 82, of Narvon, died September 11, 2026, at Zerbe Sisters Retirement Community. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Shirk in 2017 and with whom she shared 52 years of marriage and by their beloved dog Bud, her constant companion and protector after Robert’s death.
Paula graduated from Millersville University in 1966 with an Elementary Teaching Degree
She...
Rachel S. Smoker
Sep 10, 2026
Rachel S. Smoker, 79, of New Holland, died Thursday, September 10, 2026, at home. Her husband, David A. Smoker, preceded her in death in 2024.
Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Phares W. and Margie (Stahl) Martin.
Rachel was a seamstress, working in Blue Ball, Hinkletown, and Mekes sewing factories. She was later in the salad department...
Debra C. Shaffer
Sep 8, 2026
Debra C. Shaffer, 69, of New Holland, passed away at Ephrata Community Hospital, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Debra was born in Lancaster, to her late parents, Richard C. and Helen A. (Sandoe) Usner. Her beloved husband of 33 years, Zane L. Shaffer, survives at home.
Debra was an antique enthusiast. She enjoyed collecting fine china, restoring, and then reselling it....
Dale William Richard
Sep 8, 2026
Dale W. Richard, 88, of New Holland, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
He was the husband of Edna (Edie) Hall Richard. Born in West Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Dayton K. and Hannah V. Keefer Richard.
Dale retired from State Farm where he had been a Damage Appraiser for 30 years. He was a member...
Martha Hope Hahn
Sep 4, 2026
Martha Hope Hahn was born sleeping in the arms of Jesus, on September 4, 2026. Martha is the daughter of Anthony Michael and Angela Renee (Boll) Hahn. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings, Aleah, Rebekah, Lydia, Keturah, Daniel and Hannah Hahn, all of home. In addition, Martha is survived by her grandparents, Anthony and Carolyn...
Margaret J. Witwer
Sep 4, 2026
Margaret J. Witwer, 80, of East Earl, passed away on September 4, 2026, at home surrounded by her beloved husband and son. Margaret was born in New Freedom, to her late parents, William and Margaret (Tompson) McConnell. Her husband George Z. Witwer survives at home.
Margaret worked at several hometown banks in the processing department and will be remembered for her...
Beatrice Belle Neely
Sep 3, 2026
Beatrice (Bea) B. Neely, 92, of New Holland, PA, passed away on September 3, 2026, at Garden Spot Village. Bea was born in Hastings, MI, to her late parents, Fred B. and Beatrice B. Bowerman. Her late husband, John (Jack) D. Neely III, passed away in December of 2018.
Bea developed bone cancer and at the age of 12, had her...
Cathryn M. Martin
Sep 3, 2026
Cathryn M. Martin, 92, a resident of Fairmount Homes, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Her husband, Elam L. Martin, preceded her in death in 2021.
Born in Hinkletown, she was the daughter of the late Samuel H. and Frances S. (Good) Good.
She, along with her husband, owned and operated Twin Valley Furniture for nearly 30 years. She later provided...
John B. Esh
Sep 3, 2026
John B. Esh, 69, of New Holland, Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on September 3, 2026. Born in Strasburg, he was the son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Stoltzfus Esh. He was the husband of Janet Gingerich Esh, with whom he would have celebrated 35 years of marriage on September 14.
He leaves behind a family who loved...
Trina M. Eby
Sep 2, 2026
Trina M. Eby, 60, of New Holland, entered into the arms of Jesus at Hospice and Community Care Inpatient Center in Mount Joy, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
She was the wife of David L. Eby, with whom she shared 42 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Pamela (Grill) Dagen-King of Lancaster, and the late Abram...
John J. Pinkas, Jr.
Sep 1, 2026
John J. Pinkas, Jr., 71, of East Earl, passed away at Sinking Spring Nursing and Rehab on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
He was the husband of Sharon Staines Pinkas of East Earl. Born in Baltimore, MD,
He was the son of the late John J., Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Pinkas.
John had a long and varied career in the fields of machine maintenance...
Carlton S. Dodge
Aug 31, 2026
Carlton Sherwood Dodge
September 7th 1936 – August 31st 2026
Carlton Sherwood Dodge, 89, passed away on August 31st 2026, just days before his 90th birthday.
Born on September 7th 936, in Lowell, Massachusetts, Carlton was the son of Alton and Beulah Dodge. He was a graduate of Lexington Christian Academy and Albright College. He started his career at Evangelical Manor in Philadelphia...
Virginia (Ginny) Eckert-Hassinger
Aug 29, 2026
Virginia (Ginny) Eckert- Hassinger, 92, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully with family on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, PA. Ginny was born in Philadelphia to her late parents, Melvin L. and Mildred (Scheetz) Feroe. Her first husband, Robert K. Eckert, passed away in 1975, and her second husband, Robert Hassinger, passed away in 2016.
Ginny was a...
Marlene E. "Sis" Patterson
Aug 29, 2026
Marlene E. “Sis” Patterson, 78, of Mohnton, passed away on August 29, 2026, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland, PA. Marlene was born in Lititz, PA, to her late parents, Vernon M. Schreiner and Romaine L. Hoover. Her late husband, Robert L. Patterson, passed away in 2001.
Marlene had a 25-year career working as a seamstress at the Miller & Hess Shoe Factory....
Carolyn M. Zeiset
Aug 29, 2026
Carolyn M. (Weaver) Zeiset went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the age of 92. She was born in Lancaster to John Adam and Emma Mae (Hoober) Weaver. Carolyn was the loving wife of Paul S. Zeiset for 67 years prior to his passing in August 2021. Surviving her are daughters; Janice A. Weaver,...
Elva Oberholtzer Burkholder
Aug 29, 2026
Elva O. Burkholder, 85, a resident of Lincoln Christian Home, formerly of Peach Bottom, passed away on Saturday. August 29, 2026.
She was the wife of the late Delmas Burkholder who died in 2009. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul M. and Ida N. Oberholtzer Martin.
Elva had been an LPN at Ephrata Hospital for 35 years....
Mark M. Leaman
Aug 25, 2026
Mark M. Leaman, 88, a resident of Ephrata Manor, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
He was the husband of the late Brenda Martin Leaman who died June 24, 2026. Born in East Earl Township, he was the son of the late Clayton and Esther Martin Leaman.
Mark retired from Conestoga Wood where he had worked for over thirty years and...
Warren K. Kilmer
Aug 24, 2026
Warren K. Kilmer, 66, formerly of Mohnton, of Mapleton Depot, PA passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at York Wellspan Hospital.
Born in Elkhart, IN he was the son of the late Harvey Z. and Barbara Kulp Kilmer.
Warren had been involved in building pole barns.
Surtviving are two sisters, Rebecca wife of Allen Hurst of Stover, MO, and Sue Etta wife...
Jerry L. Byers
Aug 22, 2026
Jerry L. Byers, 61, of Mifflintown, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Easton, PA. Jerry was born in Lewistown, to his late parents, Jerry H. and Judith E. (Wallick) Byers.
Jerry was a fun-loving and outgoing person, who loved to joke around. He enjoyed hosting parties at his home in Mifflintown, especially his...
Frank J. Wright
Aug 22, 2026
Frank J. Wright, 91, of New Holland, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Garden Spot Village. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elaine (Smith) Wright, with whom he shared 70 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Frank and Grace (Madden) Wright. He graduated from Roman Catholic High School in 1952.
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