Obituaries

Sep 13, 2022

Mildred E. Nolt, 77, of New Holland, was unexpectedly called home by her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

She was married 56 years to Raymond Z. Nolt. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Henry W. and Mary B. Hurst Martin.

Mildred was a homemaker and a member of...

Sep 13, 2022

Judith E. (nee Wallick), age 75, a long-time resident of Honey Brook PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, PA.

She was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence Cozzone, and is survived by her three children: Jerry Byers, Shawn Byers husband of Shelly, and Lori Reed wife...

Sep 11, 2022

Edward E. Millard, 84, formerly of Elverson, passed away on September 11, 2022 at Hickory House, he was a resident of Heatherwood Retirement Community.

Born in Elverson, he was the son of the late Jonathan and Florence (Keiffer) Millard.

He was the loving husband of the late Geraldine E. (Moyer) Millard, with whom he shared...

Sep 11, 2022

Osiris Peillon Maldonado, 77, of New Holland, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Dionisio and Ignacia Peillon Maldonado, survived by his sister Lazarita Maldonado.

He was the loving husband of Gladys Vargas Maldonado for 42 years, with whom he...

Sep 11, 2022

Lydia B. Horst, 82, of 1561 Union Grove Road, East Earl, entered into rest at home after a lengthy illness on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

She was married 60 years to Milton Z. Horst. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Phares M. and Anna Mary Burkholder Weaver.

Lydia was a homemaker...

Sep 9, 2022

Benuel S. King, 87, of Narvon, passed away on September 9, 2022 in his residence.

Born in Narvon, he was the son of the late Jacob and Mary (Smucker) King.

He was the husband of Katie (King) Lapp King with whom he married on September 27, 1984 and the husband of Anna (Reihl) King until...

Sep 7, 2022

Donald L. Welsh, 82, passed away on September 7, 2022 at Garden Spot Village.

He was born in Lancaster on July 25, 1940 and was the son of the late Anna (Welsh) Eshelman and Charles Eshelman.

He is survived by his wife: Julia (Bender) Welsh, daughter: Karen Lynn of Hendersonville, TN, sister: Freda Eshelman Pletcher...

Sep 6, 2022

Nelson R Sauder, 73, of Akron, PA passed away September 6, 2022 at his home. He was the son of the late Daniel and Edna (Hershey) Sauder. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Good) Sauder. Nelson graduated in 1966 from Lancaster Mennonite School. He was employed by HC Quality Doors in Gordonville, PA. He was a faithful member...

Sep 6, 2022

Rhoda L. (Hess) Weaver, 93, of New Holland, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2022 as a resident of Garden Spot Village.

Born in Millersville, she was the daughter of the late Jacob G. and Katie (Charles) Hess.

She was the loving wife of the late John J. Weaver, with whom she shared sixty-nine years...

Sep 5, 2022

Edna M. (Martin) Gehman, 95, of Ephrata, passed away on September 5, 2022 as a resident of Ephrata Manor.

Born in Terre hill, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mabel (Sensenig) Martin.

She was the loving wife of the late George M. Gehman, with whom she shared seventy-four years of marriage until...

Sep 4, 2022

Elva M. Newswanger, 85, a resident of Fairmount Homes, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 4, 2022.

She was married 66 years to Robert Newswanger. Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Clarence P. and Edna Hollinger Martin.

Early in life, Elva had been a homemaker...

Sep 2, 2022

Deborah G. Rendon, 63, of New Holland, passed away at home on Friday, September 2, 2022.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lester A. and Kitty Lou Winters Miller.

Deborah was a graduate of Eastern York High School and had worked as a Dietary Aide at Fairmount Homes. She enjoyed scrapbooking...

Sep 1, 2022

Marian K. Rissler, 74, of East Earl, passed away at home on September 1, 2022 following an 8 year battle with Alzheimer’s. Her love for her family and small children remained until the end of her life.

She was married 54 years to Floyd R. Rissler. Born in Denver, she was the daughter of the late David...

Sep 1, 2022

Honorata F. “Kathy” (Lamparski) Patterson, 85, of Maytown, passed away on September 1, 2022 as a resident of Paramount Senior Living.

She was born on March 23, 1937 in Brodnice, Poland.

She is survived by her children: Astrid Snell, Alice Ober, Catherine Lausch and Norman J. Patterson. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and eight great...

Aug 31, 2022

Rebecca M. Martin, 79, of Ephrata, passed away on August 31, 2022 at the home of Mark S. Leid.

Born in Ephrata Township, she was the daughter of the late Amos W. and Lydia Ann (Martin) Martin.

She was a member of Martindale Mennonite Church (Groffdale Conference). She had worked for Frys Greenhouse for twenty-six...

Aug 30, 2022

Jean A. (Firnhaber) Levens, 92, of New Holland, passed away on August 30, 2022 at Hamilton Arms Center.

Born in Abington, she was the daughter of the late Adolph D. and Ida M. (Stott) Firnhaber.

She was the loving wife of the late John W. Levens, with whom she married on October 21, 1950 and...

Aug 30, 2022

R. Naomi (Shank) Witmer, 93, of Lancaster, entered into peace on August 30, 2022 at the Mennonite Home where she was a resident for many years.

After years of living with Alzheimer’s, her mind and body have been joyfully restored.

Born May 12, 1929 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harry M....

Aug 30, 2022

Isaac R. Petersheim, 80, of East Earl, passed away on August 30, 2022, after a short stay at Fairmount Homes.

Born in Salisbury Township, he was the son the late Benjamin U. and Rachel (Riehl) Petersheim.

He was the devoted husband of the late Huldah Marie (Graybill) Petersheim, with whom he married on September 9,...

Aug 27, 2022

J. Mervin Weiler, 90, of Morgantown, was welcomed to his eternal home on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Edith V. (Martin) Weiler.

Born in Morgantown, he was the son of the late Jacob B. and Mabel G. (Good) Weiler

Mervin...

Aug 26, 2022

Adam G. Burkholder, 75, of Newmanstown, PA, died at Fairmount Home on Thursday, August 25, 2022.

Born in Ephrata, PA, he was the son of the late Adam and Elsie (Gingrich) Burkholder

Adam was last involved in the real estate rental business.

Surviving are two children: Yvonne,...