Obituaries

Apr 13, 2024

Carl S. Weller, 98, of New Holland, died Saturday, April 13, 2024, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Pauline S. (Spitler) Weller, in 2017.

Born in Terre Hill, he was the son of the late Walter and Elsie (Zimmerman) Weller.

Carl...

Apr 13, 2024

Robert “Bob” H. Dailey, 75, of Churchtown, passed away on April 13, 2024 at Reading Hospital.

Born in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Harold and Ella (Rydquist) Dailey.

He attended Our Saviour Lutheran High School, then enlisted in the Army, qualifying for the 173d Airborne Brigade, serving in Vietnam. Upon...

Apr 12, 2024

Clair S. Eberly, 86, resident of Garden Spot Village, passed away early Friday morning, April 12, 2024. He was the loving husband of Arlene Beam Eberly, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.

Born in New Holland, PA, he was the son of the late Melvin N. and Celestine Sauder Eberly. Clair spent most...

Apr 7, 2024

Eugene Phillips Sr. passed away on April 7, 2024, at the age of 89.

His wife of 66 years, Betty Jean (Hayes) Phillips preceded him in death earlier this year.

He was a member of Ebenezer Bible Chapel in Elverson. He had owned Gene’s Auto Sales in Coatesville and Gene’s Machines in Elverson.

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Apr 6, 2024

Jackson Clair Sensenig, 5, of East Earl, passed away on April 6, 2024 at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Joey D. and Christina S. (Fisher) Sensenig.

He loved to ride his John Deere gator and trike, play wiffle ball, Uno and nerf guns, trucking with his dad and...

Apr 6, 2024

Steven L. Reiff, 51, of Ephrata, passed to heaven at home on Saturday, April 6, 2024 after an intense but brief illness. He was the husband of Jennifer L. Richardson Reiff and father of three teenage sons: Toby (19), Simon (17), and Caleb (15). He also leaves behind his parents, J. Titus and Miriam Kready Reiff of New Holland,...

Apr 4, 2024

Joanne A. Hartman, 85, a resident of Garden Spot Village, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

She was the wife of the late William E. Hartman who died in 1986. Born in Sunbury, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Effie Kelley Heffner.

Joanne was a retired owner of WEH Supply in...

Apr 4, 2024

Elaine G. Weaver, 74, of Kinzers, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was married 54 years to John D. Weaver. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late J. Martin and Mary Edna Martin Groff.

Elaine was a homemaker and a member of the Pequea Mennonite Church,...

Apr 4, 2024

Leon G. Stauffer, formerly of East Earl, PA, died at the home of his daughter in Lewisburg, PA on April 4, 2024.

He was born on January 29, 1938, the son of Adam Stauffer and Nancy (Gingrich) Stauffer, and also raised by stepmother Elizabeth (Martin) Stauffer.

He married Mary Jane Hurst on March 7, 1959....

Apr 3, 2024

Sandra G. (Gillespie) Wolfe, 86, passed away on April 3, 2024 as a resident of Garden Spot Village.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Earl N. and Mildred M. (Grant) Gillespie.

She was the loving wife of Thomas E. Wolfe, with whom she married on June 10, 1956 and shared 68...

Mar 30, 2024

Richard E. Brill, 66, of Lancaster, passed away March 30, 2024 as a resident of Abbeyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Cecelia (Purzycki) Brill.

He was the husband of Susan J. (Schulze) Brill.

He was previously employed as a fork truck...

Mar 29, 2024

Karen F. (Diem) Henry, 56, of East Earl, passed away peacefully in her residence.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Diem and Linda L. (Boley) Diem.

She was employed as a machine operator for Conestoga Wood Specialties for 20 years and was a member of Adamstown Rod and Gun...

Mar 29, 2024

Vera M. (Zeiset) Leid, 84, of East Earl, passed away on March 29, 2024 in her residence.

Born in Narvon, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Lydia M. (Martin) Zeiset.

She was the wife of Levi B. Leid.

She was a member of Martindale Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference) and...

Mar 28, 2024

Mervin H. Martin, stillborn, Thursday, March 28, 2024, Nemour’s Children's Hospital, Wilmington, DE.

He was the son of Samuel H. and Mabel H. (Hoover) Martin of East Earl.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings; Marlin H. Martin, Timothy H. Martin, Lavern H. Martin, Lisa H. Martin, Kayla H. Martin, Michael...

Mar 28, 2024

Delphine L. (Weber) Burkholder, 54, of Reinholds, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2024.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Leroy Weber and Mary (Zimmerman) Weber.

She was the wife of David N. Burkholder, with whom she married on September 2, 1989 and shared 34 years of marriage.

Mar 25, 2024

Dustin L. Young, 42, of East Earl, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2024 in his residence.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Brent I. Reed and Wendy A. (Young) Rhinier.

He was employed as a truck driver and was a member of the Lanchester Hunting Club and the Eastern Lancaster Rod and...

Mar 24, 2024

Richard Wilson Oliver, 96, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 71 years, Avis (Lane) Oliver who passed away in August of 2020.

Rich, born in Philadelphia, was the son of the late Randolph D. and Henrietta (Green) Oliver. He grew up...

Mar 22, 2024

Ann V. Tierney (McCready), 91, of New Holland, PA, passed into eternal life on Friday March 22, 2024.

Born in Port Carbon, PA, December 11th, 1932, the fourth child of the late Leo V. and Kathyrn (Smith) McCready. She was a hard worker and grew up loving the traditions of the coal region of Pennsylvania....

Mar 18, 2024

Marie A. Gerardi, 57, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Vincent J. and Loretta A. Neri Gerardi.

Marie last worked as a Supervisor in the Clerk of Courts at the Lancaster County Courthouse. She was a member...

Mar 18, 2024

Marvin L. Gingrich, age 80, went to meet his Lord on March 18, 2024. He resided at Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation. He previously lived in Terre Hill and Ephrata. He had also lived in Portland, OR for two years while serving in 1-W service. He was the husband of Mary Ellen (Weber) Gingrich.

Born in...