Obituaries

Mar 14, 2024

David Michael Cody, 78, of Reading, passed away on March 14, 2024 at Reading Hospital.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Lewis and Mary (Alberti) Cody.

He was the husband of Sharon L. (Horning) Cody.

He was a member of Hampden Mennonite Church...

Mar 10, 2024

Winston Clay Horst, of East Earl, passed away shortly after birth on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Women’s and Babies Hospital.

Winston was the son of Loren E. and Elizabeth N. (Hurst) Horst, of East Earl.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings; Jameson W. Horst, Mikayla G. Horst and Mya...

Mar 4, 2024

Alan James Stone, 54, was called home to glory on Monday, March 4th, 2024 in Morgantown, PA. He was born on July 24th, 1969 in Greenville, SC to Thomas and Barbara Stone.

Alan is survived by his wife, Amy (Lang); his children, Dwight and Hannah (Schmidtke), Colin and Tiffany (Dilworth), and...

Feb 26, 2024

Donald R. Good of Lancaster met his Lord and Savior on February 26, 2024, at the age of 83. He was the son of the late Charles and Jennie Good. He was married to Barbara M. Good on May 27, 1967, and celebrated 56 years of marriage before her passing July 11, 2023.

Don was...

Feb 25, 2024

Damian J. Shirk, 23, of Narvon, passed away on February 25, 2024 in his residence.

Born in Altoona, he was the son of John Aaron and Susie R. (Newswanger) Shirk.

He worked for various masonry businesses, with his last being Zooks Masonry. His favorite pastime was spending time with his son, Dylan. He will be...

Feb 24, 2024

Floyd G. Martin, 83, of East Earl, passed away at home on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

He was the husband of the late Doris E. Hetrick Martin who died February 21, 2023. Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Phares and Susie Gehman Martin.

Floyd owned and operated the Floyd G....

Feb 23, 2024

Ronald Lee Harris, 89, of New Holland, formerly of Holland in Bucks County, died Friday, February 23, 2024 in his residence at Garden Spot Village after battling cancer for several years. He was known by most for his love of family, generous heart, and passion for Penn State.

Born in Union City, PA he was the son...

Feb 19, 2024

Alice M. Spotts, 89, a lifelong resident of New Holland, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Garden Spot Village.

She was married 70 years to Robert L. Spotts on January 30, 2024. Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late George S. and Mary M. Weaver Good.

Alice was a...

Feb 18, 2024

Jeanne M. Fisher, 60, of East Earl, died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Hospice & Community Care. She is survived by her husband William R. Fisher. They would have been married 36 years in March.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Leonora “Lee” (Smith) Henry and the late Gerald L. Henry.

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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....