Obituaries

Jul 8, 2025

Peggy Ann S. Friday, a devoted mother, grandmother, and steadfast woman of faith, entered into the presence of her Lord on July 8, 2025 in New Holland. Born in Philadelphia, she was the cherished daughter of Russell A. and Helen Mae Cook, whose love and guidance shaped the compassionate heart she shared so freely with others. Peg’s life was...

Jul 8, 2025

Martha W. (Nolt) Zimmerman, 92, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at home.

She was born on February 11, 1933 to the late Noah Z. and Lizzie Weaver) Nolt.

She was the wife of Irvin M. Zimmerman, with whom she shared 70 years of marriage.

She was a homemaker and...

Jul 7, 2025

Ray L. Martin, 91, of New Holland, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Ray was born in Brecknock Twp., to his late parents, William G. and Anna (Lichty) Martin. Ray was married to Kathyrn H. (Good) Martin on September 1, 1956, and together they shared 68 years of marriage.

Ray retired from...

Jul 7, 2025

John D. Stoner, 88 of Fairmount Homes, formerly of Leola, peacefully went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 7, 2025. He was the son of the late John and Mary (Leaman Rutt) Stoner.

John was the devoted husband of Martha (Landis) Stoner. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on December 26, 2024, and...

Jul 5, 2025

Earl W. Martin, 90, a resident of Garden Spot Village, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

He was married 70 years to A. Fay Snader Martin. Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Lester C. and Esther H. Witmer Martin.

Earl was the retired owner of Martin’s Sewing Center. He...

Jul 4, 2025

Irene M. (Weber) Rutt, 96, a resident of Fairmount Homes, passed away on July 4, 2025.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Lydia (Martin) Weber.

She was the wife of the late Eugene H. Rutt, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage until the time of his...

Jul 2, 2025

B. Lois Herr, 92, of Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Fairmount Homes. Lois was born in East Earl Twp, PA, to her late parents, David H. Herr and Alice Lichty Herr.

Lois worked as a caregiver and office assistant for Dr. Peters in New Holland. Later she began working at Yoder’s Country Market,...

Jul 1, 2025

Elizabeth (Betty) Whitmore Ludwig, 93, of New Holland, PA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Born on October 17, 1931 in Harrisburg, PA, the daughter of Raymond and Miriam Hackman Whitmore, she graduated from New Holland High in 1949. After attending Elizabethtown College for a year, she married Eugene W. Ludwig in 1950 and...

Jul 1, 2025

Kathryn H. Martin, 79, of Ephrata, passed away on July 1, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Kathryn was born in Vernfield, PA, to her late parents, Leroy and Esther (Hackman) Gehman. She was married to her husband, Larry S. Martin, and together they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on December 27th of this past year.

Kathryn...

Jul 1, 2025

David W. Means, 64, of Narvon, passed away on Tuesday July 1, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital, after a brief illness.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late William and Nancy Burkhart.

He was the loving husband of Margaret M. (Galloway), with whom he shared 44 years of marriage.

He...

Jun 30, 2025

Zina G. Houck, 78, of Narvon, PA, passed away on June 30, 2025, at Keystone Villa at Ephrata. She was born in Gilbert, WV, to her late parents, Aubrey E. and Icy (Taylor) Hatfield. Her husband of 56 years, Dale E. Houck, survives at home.

Zina was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother....

Jun 28, 2025

Vickie Eileen Haug, 61, of New Holland, died unexpectedly at her home on June 28, 2025.  Her husband, Randy Eugene Haug, preceded her in death on March 24, 2022.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Robert Brenner, Sr. and the late Shirley Ann (Engle) Brenner.

Vickie worked for 35...

Jun 27, 2025

James S. Axe, 88, of Denver, died Friday, June 27, 2025, at Ephrata Manor. His wife of 71 years, Frances (Romig) Axe, survives.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Landis and Ethel (Moore) Axe.

Jim retired from Trojan Yacht after 39 years. He then worked in...

Jun 27, 2025

Martha A. (Reynolds) Asquith, 87, a resident of Zerbe Retirement Community, passed away on June 27, 2024.

Born in Brandywine Township, she was the daughter of the late Bethel James and Annabelle (O’dell) Reynolds.

She was the wife of the late William “Bill” N. Asquith, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage until the...

Jun 26, 2025

Wilbur K. Mohn, age 93, passed away at his home in Denver on June 26, 2025.

He was employed by RCA, Lancaster PA for many years. He served in the US Army and was a very active member of the Adamstown V.F.W, where he held numerous positions over the years. He was a member of St. Paul’s...

Jun 26, 2025

Luella H. (Nolt) Martin, 101, a resident of Lincoln Christian Home, passed away on June 26, 2025.

Bornin Earl Township, she was the daughter of the late Henry M. and Almeta (Heller) Nolt.

She was the wife of the late Harry M. Martin, who passed away on May 18, 2020.

She was a...

Jun 25, 2025

Shirley Ann (Ristenbatt) Martin, 80, of New Holland, unexpectedly passed away in her residence on June 25, 2025.

Born in Lebanon County, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Lutz) Ristenbatt.

She was the loving wife of Alvin R. Martin, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.

She was...

Jun 25, 2025

Clarence Hollinger Martin, 105, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25,2025. He was the husband of the late Mary Eby Martin, who passed away in 2016, to whom he was married for 74 years. Born in Frogtown, Earl Township, Lancaster County on December 15, 1919, he was the son of Clayton and Anna Mary Hollinger Martin.

Jun 24, 2025

Robert Lingle Tressler, 91, of New Holland, passed away on June 24, 2025 as a resident of Garden Spot Village.

Born on March 18, 1934 in State College, he was the son of the late Wilber C. and Margaret (Mitchell) Tressler.

He was the husband of the late Jean L. (Robinson) Tressler, with whom he...

Jun 23, 2025

Narvon, PA – Regina “Jean” Helena McPartland, 94, passed away on June 23 at Zerbe Retirement Community where she resided for the last eight years.

Born in Philadelphia on December 6, 1930, Jean was the youngest of 13 siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim McPartland and all 12 of her sisters and brothers....