Obituaries

Feb 1, 2023

Martin Zell Reifsnyder, age 78 of Terre Hill, PA returned home to join his Heavenly Father on February 1st in Reading Hospital. He passed surrounded by his wife of 52 years Patsy Ann Welsh, three sons, eldest daughter in law, and granddaughters. He would have celebrated his 79th birthday on February 9th.

Martin was born in Churchtown,...

Feb 1, 2023

On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, Daisy Maylee MacKenzie, loving wife, mother, sister, and friend passed away unexpectedly in the arms of her husband at the age of 52.

She was born on January 27, 1971 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to the late Herman and Sharon MacKenzie. Daisy attended Pequea Valley until ninth grade and then graduated from Garden...

Jan 31, 2023

Ronald (Ron) John Hanna, 81, of New Holland, PA, entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, January 31st, 2023, surrounded by his family at home.

Ron was born to the late Raymond and Hedwig Hanna in Philadelphia, PA on July 1st, 1941. “The Kid from Kensington” as he often referred to himself, Ron was a self-made businessman....

Jan 30, 2023

Eric M. Bryan, 35, of Leola, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Ernest E. and Lorraine H. Nosal Bryan of Ephrata.

Eric had worked at the Dollar Tree near Park City. He enjoyed spending time with his children, working on cars and assembling model cars.

Jan 28, 2023

Earl W. “Abe” McCardle, Jr., 80, of Narvon, died suddenly on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He is survived by his partner of 32 years, Valerie Boullianne.

Born in Marietta, he was the son of Marie (Shenk) Fox and the late Earl McCardle.

Abe retired as a...

Jan 27, 2023

Albert M. Kramer, 79, of Ephrata, died Friday, January 27, 2023, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Claire M. (Maguire) Kramer.

Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Alphonse C. and Berniece A. (Nakutis) Kramer.

In addition to his wife, Al is survived...

Jan 27, 2023

Harold L. Good, 91, of Reinholds, died Friday, January 27, 2023, at Fairmount Home. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Mabel Weaver Good. His first wife of 49 years, Elva M. (Martin) Good, preceded him in death in 2001.

Born in Brecknock Twp., he was the son of the late Charles G....

Jan 25, 2023

Catherine Ann Shirk, 75, of East Earl, died peacefully with her family by her side at LGH after a short illness. She had many health challenges and surgeries over the years.

Born in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Bessie (Gauntner) Holmberg.

Surviving is her husband of...

Jan 24, 2023

Elizabeth “Tootie” M. (Waid) Sandoe, 94, passed away on January 24, 2023 as a resident of Zerbe Retirement Community.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Michael S. and Mabel (Pfautz) Waid.

She was the loving wife of the late Paul W. Sandoe, until the time of his passing in 2004.

Jan 23, 2023

Harry E. Haas, 80, of New Holland, passed away at home on Monday. January 23, 2023.

He was the husband of Lois E. Kohl Haas. Born in Morgantown, he was the son of the late Benjamin F. and Anna Marie Shirey Haas.

Harry had worked at PA Scale Company for 30 years and then was...

Jan 22, 2023

Janet B. (Pelurie) Kenepp, 85, of New Holland, passed away on January 22, 2023 as a resident of Garden Spot Village.

Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Gertrude (Russ) Pelurie.

She was the loving wife of Earl W. Kenepp, with whom she shared sixty-two years of marriage.

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Jan 22, 2023

Wilson L. Strausser, 76, of Bowmansville, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon.

He was the husband of Lucy Ann Good Strausser. Born in Mohnton, he was the son of the late George and Alma Kline Strausser.

Wilson was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School where he had...

Jan 20, 2023

Theodore C. (Ted) Overly, age 71, passed away at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital on Friday, January 20, 2023 due to complications from diabetes and kidney failure. Ted was a lifetime resident of Blue Ball, PA until moving to Keystone Villa in Ephrata in 2021 for health reasons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, W. Clifford...

Jan 18, 2023

Helen R. Snader, 91, of Ephrata, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Noah C. Snader, in 2007.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Horace A. and Eva W. (Stauffer) Wanner.

Helen was a faithful...

Jan 17, 2023

Matthew Kyle Overly, 45, of New Holland, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital following a brief illness.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Thomas L. and Ann L. (Mosemann) Overly of New Holland.

He was last employed as a painter at Dormakaba in Reamstown.

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Jan 16, 2023

Frances T. (Olivadate) Atkins, of New Holland, who celebrated her 100th birthday last year passed away on January 16, 2023 in her residence.

Born in Ambler, she was the daughter of the late Guiseppe and Caterina (Gemilli) Olivadate. Her parents were 1st generation Italian immigrants and she grew up in a home that welcomed and boarded many...

Jan 12, 2023

Arlene M. (Martin) Sauder, 84, of East Earl, passed away on January 12, 2023 after a short illness.

Born in Denver, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Edna B. (Burkholder) Martin.

She was the loving wife of Earl W. Sauder, with whom she married on January 31, 1959 and shared sixty...

Jan 12, 2023

Betsy A. Kreider, 82, formerly of East Earl, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Fairmount Homes.

She was the wife of the late Earl H. Kreider who died December 27, 2021. Born in Bareville, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Emma Witters Good.

Betsy had been a secretary for...

Jan 10, 2023

Loretta L. Kauffman, 88, of Willow Street, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community surrounded by her loving children. Her spunky yet tender spirit will be missed by all who loved her.

Born May 14, 1934 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Landis Shenk and Alesta...

Jan 8, 2023

Thelma Ruth Shillingford Etter, 92, a resident of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, PA entered into her Heavenly Home on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

She was the wife of the late Verling L. Etter who died in 2016. They were married May 31, 1952 at Aldan Union Church in Aldan, PA. She was the daughter of the...