Obituaries

Nov 14, 2023

James M. Ludwig, 71, of New Holland, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lena M. (Kanagy) Ludwig.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Melvin H. and Ethel M. (Renninger) Ludwig.

Jim graduated in 1970...

Nov 11, 2023

Wilmer R. Martin, 91, passed away on November 11, 2023 as a resident of Fairmount Homes.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Harvey A. and Mary K. (Rutt) Martin.

He was the loving husband of Gladys L. (Yoder) Martin, with whom he married on December 30, 1961 and shared 61...

Nov 11, 2023

R. Scott Shenk, 73, of Ronks, passed away at home, on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

He was married 21 years to Jane Stoltzfus Shenk. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert K. and Freda Browning Shenk.

Scott had been an electrician with the IBEW. He enjoyed music and was a member...

Nov 9, 2023

Ruth Elizabeth (Collins) Golas, 92, formerly of Hinkletown, passed away peacefully at the Mennonite Home, with her family by her side on November 9, 2023.

Born in Honey Brook, she was the daughter of the late Austin and Clara (Bair) Collins.

She was the loving wife of the late Anthony “Tony” G. Golas, with whom...

Nov 9, 2023

Harold W. Martin, 87, of Fairmount Homes, left this life to be with his Lord on November 9, 2023.

Born in Blue Ball, he was the son of the late H. Roy and Emma (Witmer) Martin.

He was the loving husband of the late Twila W. (Wissler) Martin, with whom he shared 66 years of...

Nov 9, 2023

Lester R. Martin, 87, a resident of Fairmount Homes, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

He was the husband of the late Dorothy Stauffer Martin who died in 2020. Born in Terre Hill, he was the son of the late Noah and Tillie Gehman Martin.

Lester had been self-employed in...

Nov 9, 2023

Anna Elizabeth (Mentzer) Weaver, 107, of New Holland, passed away on November 9, 2023 as a resident of Garden Spot Village.

Born in Media, she was the daughter of the late Herbert K. and Mary Ellen (Bair) Mentzer.

She was the loving wife of the late Russel C. Weaver, with whom she shared 50 years...

Nov 8, 2023

Thelma E. Nolt, 63, of Mohnton, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.

She was married 44 years to Weaver M. Nolt, Jr. Born in Reinholds, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Verna Weaver Horning.

Thelma had worked in the Gift Shop at Shady...

Nov 7, 2023

Esther Mae (Weinhold) Good Gehman, 95, passed away on November 7, 2023 as a resident of Fairmount Homes.

Born in East Cocalico Township, she was the daughter of the late Daniel R. and Martha (Landis) Weinhold.

She was the loving wife of the late A. Harland Good, with whom she shared thirty-six years of marriage...

Nov 7, 2023

Betty Lou (Strothers) Burkholder, 87, of Terre Hill PA, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Born in Altoona, PA, she was the daughter of the late Abner and Ruth Bohn Strothers. After finishing high school, Betty moved to Lancaster County where she met her husband, the love of her life, Harry Burkholder, with whom she shared the next...

Nov 4, 2023

John W. Tennis, 86, of New Holland passed away on November 4, 2023 after a short stay at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Cains, he was the son of the late Walter C. and Nora V. (Plank) Tennis.

He was the loving husband of Anne B. (Brubaker) Tennis, with whom he married on March 3,...

Nov 3, 2023

Florence A. Weber, 95, a resident of Garden Spot Village, passed away three and a half hours short of her 96th birthday, on Friday, November 3, 2023.

She was the wife of the late Raymond M. Weber who died in 2011. Born in Witmer, she was the daughter of the late Aldus and Ida Wenger...

Nov 2, 2023

Ruth A. (Patches) Kapp, 91, of New Holland, passed away on November 2, 2023 after a short stay in Maple Farm Nursing Center.

Born in South Lebanon Township, she was the daughter of the late Earl D. and Lizzie K. (Bomberger) Patches.

She was the loving wife of the late Charles B. Kapp, with whom...

Oct 30, 2023

On October 30, 2023, Deane C. Bell , of New Holland, PA, passed from this life to spend eternity with his Savior Jesus Christ.

Deane was born in Lansing, MI on April 3, 1932 and was the son of the late, Raymond and Hazel Bell.

Deane graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1950 and...

Oct 28, 2023

Walter S. Martin, 97, of New Holland, died Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Garden Spot Village. He was preceded in death by his wife, Buelah S. (Smoker) Martin in 2021.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Noah Z. and Susanna W. (Sensenig) Martin.

Raised in a farming community, Walter was a...

Oct 28, 2023

Walter S. Martin, 97, of New Holland, died Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Garden Spot Village. He was preceded in death by his wife, Buelah S. (Smoker) Martin in 2021.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Noah Z. and Susanna W. (Sensenig) Martin.

Raised in a farming community, Walter was a...

Oct 26, 2023

Alberta Mae (Dreher) Thrash, age 88, residing at 602 E. 21st St., Northampton, PA, formerly from Morgantown, PA and Fairview, NJ, died peacefully in her sleep on October 26, 2023, following an extended battle with dementia. She is survived by a son, Richard G. Thrash, Jr. of Reston, VA, a daughter, Charlotte M. (Thrash) Hall, wife of Kenneth L....

Oct 25, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” (Hayerbacher) Fogle, 95, of Collegeville, passed away on October 25, 2023 as a resident of Columbia Cottage.

Born in Lawndale, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Kohling) Hayerbacher.

She was the wife of the late Harry A. Fogle Jr., until the time of his passing in 2012.

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Oct 23, 2023

Walter Rea Eppehimer, 91, of New Holland, formerly of Downingtown, went home to the Lord on Monday, October 23, 2023.

Born on July 7, 1932, he was the son of the late Ralph and Elizabeth (Moore) Eppehimer.

His beloved wife of over 50 years, Dorothy, passed away in 2007.

They raised their five...

Oct 21, 2023

Steven W. Zook, 74, of Bainbridge, passed away at home on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

He was married 51 years to Fern E. Zimmerman Zook. Born in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Ezra S. and Dorothy A. Youtzy Zook.

Steven had been a dairy farmer. He was a member of the Conestoga...