Obituaries
Betty Lou Eberly
Oct 21, 2025
Betty Lou (Horning) Eberly, 70, of Oley, passed away on October 21, 2025 in her residence.
Born in Denver, she was the daughter of the late Irvin W. and Grace (Weber) Horning.
She was the wife of Kenneth B. Eberly, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.
She was a member of The Forge Church in Mohnton. Ken served as the pastor...
Elaine M. Sauder
Oct 20, 2025
Elaine M. Sauder, 91, passed away at Ephrata Manor on Monday, October 20, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Arthur R. “Art” Sauder who died October 14, 2025. Born in Akron, she was the daughter of the late Elam and Florence Artz Sensenig. She was also preceded in death by her...
Laura S. Kurtz
Oct 20, 2025
Laura S. Kurtz, 95, a resident of Landis Homes, formerly of Elverson, passed away on October 20, 2025.
Born in Elverson, she was the daughter of Harvey M. and Mary L. (Sweigart) Kurtz.
She was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church and had her doctorate in education. She started her teaching career at Conestoga Christian School and then was a missionary for...
Daniel Robert Dusza
Oct 18, 2025
Daniel Robert Dusza, 70, of New Holland, formerly of Sellersville, passed away on October 18, 2025 at Abbeyville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Born in Sellersville, he was the son of the late Edward A. Dusza Sr. and Mary Ellen (Harman) Dusza.
He was the loving husband of Darlene M. (Moyer) Dusza, with whom he shared almost 50 years of marriage.
He was employed...
E. Glenn Nauman
Oct 15, 2025
E. Glenn Nauman, 92, a resident of Willow Valley Manor, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
He was the husband of the late Vera B. Nauman who died in 2018. Born in Rapho Twp, he was the son of the late Henry W. and Ella Nora McMichael Nauman.
Glenn retired as President of Nauman...
Arthur R. Sauder
Oct 14, 2025
Arthur R. “Art” Sauder, 101, passed away at Ephrata Manor on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Celebrating 51 years of marriage in August, he was the beloved husband of Elaine M. Sensenig Sauder who died at Ephrata Manor on Monday, October 20, 2025. Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Erbie and Alice Sensenig Sauder.
Known as “Pop” to...
Kenneth G. Heffner
Oct 14, 2025
Kenneth G. Heffner, 87, of New Holland, passed away on October 14, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Kenneth was born in Reading, PA, to his late parents, George I. and Marion L. (Heckman) Heffner. His beloved wife, M. Faye (Stoltzfus) Heffner survives at home.
Kenneth loved his family. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and always enjoyed a quick...
Patricia L. Knepper
Oct 14, 2025
Patricia “Pat” L. (Parsons) Knepper, 87, a resident of Garden Spot Village, passed away on October 14, 2025.
Born in Burnt Cabins, PA, she was the daughter of the late Howard H. and Martha (Lister) Parsons.
She was the wife of Larimer “Larry” J. Knepper, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage.
She graduated from Hustontown High School in 1956. She worked...
Amy Sue Sweitzer
Oct 12, 2025
Amy Sue (Glick) Sweitzer, beloved daughter, mother, gram, sister, and friend, passed away in her home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on October 12, 2025, at the age of 58. Born in Lancaster, PA, Amy was the daughter of Dave and Sue (Leonard) Glick.
She graduated from Conestoga Valley High School in 1985. Her commitment to service was evident early on, as she...
Esther N. Nolt
Oct 12, 2025
Esther N. (High) Nolt, 92, of Ephrata, died Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Fairmount Homes. Her husband, Irwin W. Nolt, preceded her in death in 2021.
Born in West Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Elmer Z. and Mary B. (Nolt) High.
Esther worked at various businesses in the area, last working in the deli at Weaver Markets. She...
Barbara S. McCloud
Oct 9, 2025
Barbara S. “Bobbie” McCloud, 78, of Lancaster, passed away at home on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
She was the wife of the late Ronald McCloud who died in 2023. Born in Franklin, NJ she was the daughter of the late Donald Sly and Ruth Weaver Sly Gola. She was also the step-daughter of the late Edward Gola.
Bobbie graduated from Patterson State...
Robert Isaac Weaver
Oct 8, 2025
Robert I. Weaver, 89, of Ephrata Manor, formerly of East Earl, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.
He was the husband of the late Linda L. Baxter Weaver who died in 2020. Born in Martindale, he was the son of the late Isaac B. and Anna Mae Zoll Weaver.
Early in life Robert was a dairy...
Patricia Folk Wright
Oct 7, 2025
Patricia Folk Wright, 93, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at home. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Gaylord A. and Audrey Barkalow Folk.
Pat had a varied work history. Upon graduating from Bowling Green State University with a BS Degree in Elementary Education, she began as an elementary school teacher...
Carolyn F. Nemec
Oct 6, 2025
Carolyn Ford Nemec, 87, passed away on October 6, 2025 at Garden Spot Village (GSV) where she had been a resident since 2005.
Carolyn was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Charles Nemec.
She is survived by her two daughters, Tracy Heim (Jeffery) of West Chester, PA and Tara Evans (Scott) of St. Louis, MO and four grandchildren: William Evans (Alyssa)...
John G. Fellenbaum
Oct 6, 2025
John G. Fellenbaum, 66, of Narvon, passed away October 6, 2025 in his residence.
Born in Chester County, he was the son of the late Vernon Fellenbaum and Janet (Berstler) Fellenbaum.
He was the devoted husband of 45 years to Brenda L. (Fryberger) Fellenbaum.
John spent his entire working career working for Prudential Financial, caring for his clients and kept daily connections with...
Richard L. Atkins
Oct 3, 2025
Richard L. “Dick” Atkins, 85, of Leola, passed away on October 3, 2025. He was born in Strasburg Township on July 16, 1940, to his late parents, Floyd and Bessie (Coburn) Atkins. His wife Agnes Katherine (Askins) Atkins survives at home.
Dick is a 1958 graduate of Manheim Township High School. He attended Stevens Trade School for machine shop practice. Dick...
John H. Hollinger
Oct 3, 2025
John H. Hollinger, 75, of East Earl, went to be with his precious Lord and Savior on Friday, October 3, 2025 at UPMC Lititz.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Susan (Sensenig) Hollinger. John was born in East Earl, on September 1, 1950, to the late John E. and Mildred (Martin) Hollinger.
He was a member of the...
Charlotte L. O'Neill
Oct 2, 2025
Charlotte L. O’Neill, 96, formerly of Elverson, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Mifflin Center in Shillington.
She was the wife of the late Warren C. O’Neill who died in 2004. Born in Elverson, she was the daughter of the late Jonathan and Florence Keiffer Millard.
Charlotte had been a homemaker and a member of Robeson Evangelical Lutheran Church....
Charles H. Sheffield
Oct 2, 2025
Charles (Chuck) Henry Sheffield, 90, of New Holland, passed away October 2, 2025. He was born in Oberlin, Ohio to the late Henry and Amy (Bradstock) Sheffield.
A 1953 graduate of Wellington (Ohio) High School; he enjoyed FFA and school plays, and finished 5th academically. He served in the US Navy for 4 years, before making New Holland his home. Chuck...
Truman R. Hertzler
Sep 30, 2025
Truman R. Hertzler, 95, of Elverson, passed away at home on Monday, September 30, 2025. Truman was born in Elverson, to his late parents, Melvin L. Hertzler and Susie (Shenk) Hertzler. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Virginia M. (Mast) Hertzler.
After attending Eastern Mennonite College, he served PAX Alternate Service in Germany building houses for refugees...
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