Obituaries

Aug 10, 2023

Mabel O Horst, 86, of 1307 Apple St., Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Lincoln Christian Home. She was born in Ephrata, the daughter of the late John Z. and Ella N. (Oberholtzer) Martin. She had been the loving wife of the late Ivan K Horst who passed away on February 4, 2019.

Aug 9, 2023

William S. Kelso Jr., 75, of East Earl, passed away on August 9, 2023 in his residence.

Born in Clifton Heights, he was the son of the late William Smythe Kelso Sr. and Elizabeth Florence (Halfpenny) Kelso.

He had served in the United States Army and was employed as an engineer. He enjoyed reading, playing...

Aug 9, 2023

Donald G. Reinert, 92, of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Lancaster General Hospital after an illness.

Born in Topton, Berks County, he was a son of the late Arthur and Virginia Reinert.

Don married his wife Janet, whom he loved with all his heart, in 1954. Their son,...

Aug 8, 2023

Julie Faith Hoover, of Ephrata, was stillborn on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

She was the daughter of Mahlon H., Jr. and Janet M. Weaver Hoover of Ephrata.

Surviving besides her parents are two brothers, Jaydon and Jared Hoover; a sister, Jenna Hoover all at home; paternal grandparents, Mahlon and Martha (Martin) Hoover of Ephrata; maternal...

Aug 4, 2023

Dawn Marie Hibshman, 51, of Lititz. went to meet her Lord and Savior on August 4, 2023 at her home. Surviving family are her father, Victor Hibshman and Stepmother Vera Rose Rohrer Hibshman; two sisters, Diane Auker wife of Lavern, Darla Leid wife of Lester; 3 nephews and 3 nieces. Gone on before are her mother Ruth Brendle Hibshman...

Aug 4, 2023

Beatrice R. Stauffer, 91, of 1307 Apple St., Ephrata, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at Lincoln Christian Home.

Born in Ephrata Twp., she was the daughter of the late David and Mary (Reich) Stauffer.

Beatrice was a homemaker, caregiver, and babysitter of many. She was a member of Martindale Mennonite Church,...

Aug 2, 2023

Edna E. Stoltzfus, 89, a resident of Fairmount Homes, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the home.

She was the wife of the late Stephen S. Stoltzfus who died in 2009. Born in Caernarvon, Twp, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lena Glick Musser.

Edna was...

Jul 30, 2023

Nelson H. Reiff, 25, of East Earl, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Penn State Lancaster Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

He was married 4 years to Lucille Zeiset Reiff. Born in East Earl, he was the son of Titus M. and Ada Z. Hoover Reiff of East Earl.

Nelson was a...

Jul 28, 2023

Amos W. Zimmerman, 99, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Lincoln Christian Home after a period of declining health.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Henry M. and Susan H. (Weiler) Zimmerman. He was the faithful husband of the late Emma (Hoover) Zimmerman who died in 2016. They...

Jul 22, 2023

Elam M. Horning, 82, of Leola, entered into eternal rest at home on July 22, 2023 after a brief illness.

He was born on August 11, 1940 to the late Aaron W. and Esther M. (Martin) Horning.

He was the husband of Mabel S. (Snyder) Horning, with whom he shared sixty-one years of marriage.

Jul 20, 2023

Ruby Lorish Frankhouser, formerly of Terre Hill, passed away peacefully at Maple Farm Skilled Care in Akron almost three months after celebrating her 100th birthday. Ruby was the daughter of Thomas and Lizzie Lorish. She grew up in the Allentown area and was the youngest of nineteen brothers and sisters.

Following graduation from Parkland High School in...

Jul 20, 2023

Jacalyn “Jackie” Longer Howarth, 73, died peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Magnolias of Lancaster after a long illness.

Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late Earl and Renate (Memmert) Longer and was raised in Terre Hill. She was the wife of the late Richard Howarth who passed away in 2015.

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Jul 17, 2023

Ray W. Snader, 88, formerly of East Earl, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023 in his residence.

Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Aaron Z. and Katie (Wise) Snader.

He was the loving husband of Delores E. (Hahn) Snader, with whom he married on July...

Jul 16, 2023

Glenda L. (Hysong) Georg, 75, of Narvon, passed away on July 16, 2023 in her residence.

Born in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Bernadine (Fisher) Hysong.

She was the loving wife of Richard H. Georg, with whom she shared fifty-three years of marriage.

She had previously attended Messiah...

Jul 15, 2023

Alvin M. Hoover, 12-day old son of John H. and Susie H. (Martin) Hoover of Denver, died Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Surviving in addition to his parents are six siblings: Judith, Timothy, Loretta, Mervin, Elva and Andrew, all at home, maternal grandmother Eva Z. Martin, Ephrata, paternal grandparents Phares and...

Jul 15, 2023

Elizabeth M. “Betty” (Brubaker) Zook, 94, of Lititz, formerly of Strasburg, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Landis Homes surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Floyd I. Zook, preceded her in death in 2003.

Born January 31, 1929 in Duchess, Alberta, Canada, she was the daughter of the late George L. and...

Jul 13, 2023

F. Richard Endres (83) of New Holland, formerly of Southampton, died Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Garden Spot Village. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara (Smerke) Endres. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children: Christina "Chrissie" Candler (Bob), Andrew Endres (Julie), Dawn Nelson, Eric Endres (Ann), and seven grandchildren: Emily, Becca,...

Jul 12, 2023

Lynne Prugh, 87, of New Holland, formerly of Denver, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Garden Spot Village. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry D. Prugh in 2012

Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Stella (Fick) Vrooman.

Lynne retired...

Jul 11, 2023

Lewis Slack, 83 years of age, entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 11th, surrounded by his Family in Denver, PA., formerly of Manheim, PA. He was born on November 8, 1939 in Whitesville, NY.

Lew was proceeded in death by his parents, his brother Wayne and sister Ruth.

He is survived by his loving...

Jul 11, 2023

Barbara Musser Good (Barb, Nana) of Lancaster, went home to Jesus on July 11, 2023 at the age of 79. She was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Lillian Musser. She married Donald R. Good on May 27, 1967, celebrating 56 years of marriage.

Barb adored her family and friends. She stayed at home...