Obituaries

Aug 23, 2023

Mildred C. Grubb (nee Freeman), 93, of New Holland, formerly of Glenolden, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Garden Spot Village.

Born in Ridley Park, PA she was the daughter of the late Henry B. and Harriet R. (Rodenbaugh) Freeman.

After graduating from Glen-Nor, Class of '47, Millie went to work at...

Aug 23, 2023

Joseph “Poppy” Appenzeller, 72, of Ephrata, died Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Lebanon Veterans Memorial Hospice Center.

Joseph was the most loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Patricia, daughters Angel and Rhonda, grandchildren Ashley, Allaura, Tesla, Kody, Kyle and Tyler, along with seven great-grandchildren, and his faithful dog...

Aug 21, 2023

Charles Longenecker, 91, passed away on August 21, 2023 at Landis Homes in Lititz. He was the son of the late Elam Bender Longenecker and Florence Brubaker Longenecker. He was born and raised on a farm, bordered by big Chiques creek, in Rapho Township in Lancaster County. The youngest of 5 children, he was preceded in death by Thelma,...

Aug 17, 2023

Ray was born in Sanford Maine, one of nine children of Phillip and Alice Watson. After graduating High School, he hitch hiked to California looking for different opportunities than were available to him in rural Maine. There he met his future wife, Betty (Pedrick) and began working an entry level job in the underwriting department at the Insurance Company...

Aug 14, 2023

Stephen D. Steckel, 70, of New Holland returned home to the Lord on August 14, 2023.

He was the loving husband of Yvette M. (Maisonet) Steckel for 35 years.

Steve was born in Allentown, PA, the son of the late Emma (Merkel) and Charles Steckel.

He attended St. Francis School, Central Catholic High...

Aug 13, 2023

Susan Joyce (Emery) Snyder, 88, passed away on August 13, 2023 at Maple Farm Nursing Center, in Akron, PA. Susan was born on August 9, 1935 in Charlestown Township to the late Hamilton and Clara Emery. She spent much of her life in Chester County before moving to Lancaster County.

Susan is survived by her daughter, Linda...

Aug 12, 2023

William David Witman, 71, of New Holland, passed away at home on August 12, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James L. and Esther M. (Shelly) Witman. He was the loving husband of Melinda J. (Hartranft) Witman. Bill and Lindy were married on August 27, 1971, and looked forward to celebrating their 52nd wedding...

Aug 11, 2023

Cameron Layne Weaver, 21, of Lebanon, died Friday, August 11, 2023, in Luray, VA as a result of a motorcycle accident.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Larry E. Weaver of Lebanon and Karen Marie Stauffer Weaver of Leola.

Cameron was a 2020 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School and worked in construction...

Aug 10, 2023

Harvey D. Bashore, 82, Lancaster, formerly of Honey Brook, Chester County and Berks County, passed August 10, after a lengthy illness.

Harvey had been married to Gladys (Keller) Bashore, for 62 years.

The youngest of 7 children, Harvey was the son of the late Harvey, Sr. and Laura (Ziegler) Bashore.

Harvey is survived...

Aug 10, 2023

Elizabeth J. “Betty June” Humphreys, 89, of New Holland, died Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Maple Farm Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Humphreys in 2008.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late David and Florence (Dull) Greaves.

A homemaker, Betty June...

Aug 10, 2023

Mabel O Horst, 86, of 1307 Apple St., Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Lincoln Christian Home. She was born in Ephrata, the daughter of the late John Z. and Ella N. (Oberholtzer) Martin. She had been the loving wife of the late Ivan K Horst who passed away on February 4, 2019.

Aug 9, 2023

William S. Kelso Jr., 75, of East Earl, passed away on August 9, 2023 in his residence.

Born in Clifton Heights, he was the son of the late William Smythe Kelso Sr. and Elizabeth Florence (Halfpenny) Kelso.

He had served in the United States Army and was employed as an engineer. He enjoyed reading, playing...

Aug 9, 2023

Donald G. Reinert, 92, of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Lancaster General Hospital after an illness.

Born in Topton, Berks County, he was a son of the late Arthur and Virginia Reinert.

Don married his wife Janet, whom he loved with all his heart, in 1954. Their son,...

Aug 8, 2023

Julie Faith Hoover, of Ephrata, was stillborn on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

She was the daughter of Mahlon H., Jr. and Janet M. Weaver Hoover of Ephrata.

Surviving besides her parents are two brothers, Jaydon and Jared Hoover; a sister, Jenna Hoover all at home; paternal grandparents, Mahlon and Martha (Martin) Hoover of Ephrata; maternal...

Aug 4, 2023

Dawn Marie Hibshman, 51, of Lititz. went to meet her Lord and Savior on August 4, 2023 at her home. Surviving family are her father, Victor Hibshman and Stepmother Vera Rose Rohrer Hibshman; two sisters, Diane Auker wife of Lavern, Darla Leid wife of Lester; 3 nephews and 3 nieces. Gone on before are her mother Ruth Brendle Hibshman...

Aug 4, 2023

Beatrice R. Stauffer, 91, of 1307 Apple St., Ephrata, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at Lincoln Christian Home.

Born in Ephrata Twp., she was the daughter of the late David and Mary (Reich) Stauffer.

Beatrice was a homemaker, caregiver, and babysitter of many. She was a member of Martindale Mennonite Church,...

Aug 2, 2023

Edna E. Stoltzfus, 89, a resident of Fairmount Homes, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the home.

She was the wife of the late Stephen S. Stoltzfus who died in 2009. Born in Caernarvon, Twp, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lena Glick Musser.

Edna was...

Jul 30, 2023

Nelson H. Reiff, 25, of East Earl, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Penn State Lancaster Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

He was married 4 years to Lucille Zeiset Reiff. Born in East Earl, he was the son of Titus M. and Ada Z. Hoover Reiff of East Earl.

Nelson was a...

Jul 28, 2023

Amos W. Zimmerman, 99, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Lincoln Christian Home after a period of declining health.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Henry M. and Susan H. (Weiler) Zimmerman. He was the faithful husband of the late Emma (Hoover) Zimmerman who died in 2016. They...

Jul 22, 2023

Elam M. Horning, 82, of Leola, entered into eternal rest at home on July 22, 2023 after a brief illness.

He was born on August 11, 1940 to the late Aaron W. and Esther M. (Martin) Horning.

He was the husband of Mabel S. (Snyder) Horning, with whom he shared sixty-one years of marriage.