Obituaries

Sep 2, 2025

After a courageous battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s, Audrey Mae Patterson, 68, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, at Landis Homes, surrounded by her loving family.

Born and raised in Narvon, she was the daughter of Richard and Alta Mae Patterson of New Holland. Audrey was a lifelong caregiver and advocate, dedicating her career to...

Aug 31, 2025

Helen M. Krantz, 88, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Born in Gilberton, PA, October 21, 1936, she was one of eight children. She is preceded in death by her husband, daughter and two sisters, Eleanor and Linda.

Her spirit continues to live on through her other...

Aug 30, 2025

Ivan N. Hoover, 86, of Narvon, PA, died on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Ivan was born in West Earl Twp. to the late Levi and Ellen (Newswanger) Hoover. He was the husband of Esther Z. (Shirk) Hoover for 64 years of marriage until her death on July 13, 2025.

Ivan was...

Aug 27, 2025

Bruce Carlton Leidy, 71, of Narvon, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

He was the husband of Roxanne Lee Parks Leidy. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Benjamin F. and Patricia Myers Leidy.

Bruce was a mechanic and a partner in B. F. Leidy and Sons...

Aug 26, 2025

Lillian E. “Betty” Hess, 89, a resident of Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook, passed away at the home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

She was the wife of the late Thomas R. Hess who died in 2024. Born in Morgantown, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna Graf Shirk.

Betty graduated...

Aug 25, 2025

Lois Ann (Brendle) Gehman, 72, of Denver, passed away at home on August 25, 2025.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Alma (Doutrich) Brendle.

She was the wife of Leroy D. Gehman, with whom she married on September 30, 1978 and shared 46 years of marriage.

She...

Aug 22, 2025

Grace E. Hoober, of Leesport PA, died on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Reading Hospital following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Rodney R. Hoober, DDS. They were married for 59 years, prior to his death in 2015.

Born on May 10, 1932 in Shamokin, PA, Schuykill County, she...

Aug 22, 2025

Thomas Gordon Derrick, 79, of New Holland, Pennsylvania, was ushered into the Presence of our Savior on Friday, August 22, 2025. He was the son of the late Gordon Emmitt Derrick and Marjorie Doris (Singer) Derrick.

Tom was born and raised in Reeders, PA - a small town in the Pocono Mountains. He was a great story-teller...

Aug 12, 2025

Dietmar R. Solbrig, 87, of Terre Hill, passed away on August 12, 2025 in his residence.

Born in Ellefeld, Vogtland Germany, he was the son of the late Rudi Willi and Hildegard (Ziegner) Solbrig.

He was the husband of Kathleen M. (Studenroth) Solbrig, with whom he shared 30 years.

He was a member...

Aug 9, 2025

Frederick L. Peterson, 79, of Denver, has gone Home to be with his Lord Jesus and Heavenly Father. His wife of 49 years, Charlene J. (Loreno), survives.

Born in Junction City, KS, he was the son of the late Willard Peterson and Ruby Mae (Chapman) Pollard.

He served in the US...

Aug 7, 2025

Melody Lynn Kohler, 64, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 in her home in Morgantown, PA. She was the beloved wife of Dean D. Kohler, with whom she shared 43 years of marriage.

Born in Rochester, NY, on December 6, 1960. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Grace (Wiese) Tripp.

Melody...

Aug 4, 2025

Miguel A. Uribe, 95, of Lancaster, passed away on August 4, 2025, in his residence.

Born in Colombia, he was the son of the late Domingo de Jesus and Rosa M. (Ochoa) Uribe.

He was the husband of the late Maria Celina (Ochoa) Uribe, with whom he shared 36 years of marriage until the time...

Aug 4, 2025

Arlene F. Kurtz, 80, of East Earl, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on August 4, 2025, at home. Arlene was born in Blue Ball, to her late parents, Clair and Marion (Usner) Hartranft. Her beloved husband, Jerry D. Kurtz, survives at home.

Arlene was a loving and caring woman. She loved her family dearly, especially...

Aug 3, 2025

Catherine L. Hackett (née Buchter), 91, passed away peacefully after a recent illness, surrounded by the love of her family.

Catherine was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy came from time spent with those she loved. She was the beloved mother of Karen Usner (Ronald), Bunnie Iannacone (Jamie), Terry Hackett, and Patricia Pfautz (Barry)....

Aug 3, 2025

Robert L. Snader, 86, Husband, Father, Pap and Great Grandfather, passed away on Sunday, August 3rd at home after a brief illness. He resided in Denver but was a longtime resident of Terre Hill.

Born in Terre Hill, he was married to Joyce (Witwer) for 63 years.

He was the son of the late Harold...

Aug 1, 2025

Richard A. Graham, 74, of Narvon, passed away peacefully at home on August 1, 2025. Richard was born in Coatesville, PA to his late mother, Goldie Graham and is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Brenda J. (Diem) Graham, at home.

Richard was a devoted family man and was loved deeply by his wife, children...

Jul 31, 2025

Dale M. Risser, beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the age of 73.

Dale enjoyed 53 years of marriage with the love of his life, Patricia L. (Maser) Risser, raising four children and sharing with all of them his love of steam engines, metal fabrication, mechanics, reading, fishing,...

Jul 29, 2025

Glenn Dale Martzall, 81, of Fairmount Homes, formerly of New Holland, went to his heavenly home with God on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was married to Dorcas (Metzler) for 59 years. His children are Tana, wife of Burt Hey; and Tim, husband of Wendy (Knox) Martzall. His grandchildren are Rosa Hey; and Jesse Hey, husband of...

Jul 28, 2025

Dwane L. Hostetter, 80, a resident of Garden Spot Village, went home to be with his Lord on July 28, 2025.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late I. Donald and Verna (Umble) Hostetter.

He was the loving husband of Priscilla E. (Hosler) Hostetter, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage....

Jul 26, 2025

Brooklyn Faith Martin, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2025 at Reading Hospital.

She was the infant daughter of Andre C. and Jessica D. (Hoover) Martin.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Owen Blake Martin and grandparents, Ernest and Yvonne Martin and Delmar and Anita Hoover.

A private...