Obituaries
Larry E. Yoder
Dec 10, 2025
Larry E. Yoder, 74, of New Holland, passed away on December 10, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Larry was born in Lancaster to his late parents, John W. and C. Marie (Shultz) Yoder. His beloved wife, Janet M. (Messner) Yoder, survives at home.
Larry loved spending time with his family and his pets. He retired from Case New Holland after 47...
Fern I. Oberholtzer
Dec 9, 2025
Fern I. (Youndt) Oberholtzer, 101, of East Earl, formerly of Germania and Wellsboro, passed away on December 9, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Denver, she was the daughter of the late Alvin B. and Frances L. (Lorah) Youndt.
She was the wife of the late Donald L. Oberholtzer, with whom she married in 1944 and shared 51 years of marriage...
Debra E. Horning Brubaker
Dec 8, 2025
Debra Horning Brubaker, 67, of East Earl, died suddenly on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Edward J. Brubaker, Jr. They were married 25 years but had been together for 40 years.
Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Alton E. and Mildred (Witwer) Horning.
Debra was a paralegal, recently retiring...
Raymond A. Boley
Dec 8, 2025
Raymond A. Boley, 85, of Narvon, died Monday, December 8, 2025, at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center. His wife, Janet M. (Rohrer) Boley, survives.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Earl C. and Kathryn (Sandoe) Boley.
Raymond had been a maintenance mechanic, retiring from Case New Holland.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sisters: Susie J....
Wilmer J. Burkholder
Dec 8, 2025
Wilmer J. Burkholder, 55, of Stevens, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 8, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.
Wilmer loved Almeta, his wife of 31 years, and his role of dad and grandpa. He served as deacon at Muddy Creek Mennonite Church (Hope Mennonite Fellowship) for 24 years. His friends of Caribbean Light and Truth in Belize held a big part...
Olivia Rose Meighen
Dec 7, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Olivia Rose Meighen, age 34, who left this world on December 7, 2025 after a brave battle with cancer. Olivia touched the lives of everyone who knew her with her kindness, warmth, and unwavering love.
She is survived by her loving mother Denise, her stepfather Cody, her brother Ricky, sister...
Ronald B. Mellinger
Dec 7, 2025
Ronald B. Mellinger, 93, of New Holland, died Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Garden Spot Village. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Anna L (Forry) Mellinger.
Born in Leola, he was the son of the late Clarence B. and Helen M. (Houck) Mellinger.
Ron was a Nationwide Insurance Agent in New Holland for 33 years and also owned and...
Karen Ann Stankard
Dec 6, 2025
Karen Ann Stankard, 62, of Narvon, passed away on December 6, 2025, at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Karen was born in Reading, PA, to her parents, Marwood and Grace Mildred (Evans) Mattson. She was the loving wife of Jeffrey Stankard who survives at home.
Karen was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmom. She worked hard...
Viola Mae Martin
Dec 6, 2025
“When this life with its trials is over.
And earthly days are in.
The life for which God gave us breath,
In its fullness will begin.”
Taken from one of the more than 90 poems written by Viola Martin. She was the beloved and caring mother of four children and the wife of Harold W. Martin for 73 years. She was born in 1925...
Huldah M. Styer
Dec 5, 2025
Huldah M. Styer, 82, of Terre Hill, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy. Huldah was born in McVeytown, PA, to her late parents, James E. and Ruth E. (Howe) Longacre. Her beloved husband, Harold E. Styer, passed away in 1995.
Huldah had a loving and caring spirit. She enjoyed being surrounded by her...
Barbara R. Longenecker
Dec 4, 2025
Barbara Rutt Longenecker, 91, passed away on December 4, 2025, at Landis Homes in Lititz, PA. She was the daughter of the late Clarence H. Rutt and Elva Sauder Rutt. She was the fourth of seven children. She leaves behind her sister Mary and brother Carl, and was preceded in death by Glenn, Clarence, John and Joyce.
She was born and...
Bessie A. Buchanan
Dec 4, 2025
Bessie A. Buchanan, 98, of East Earl, passed away on December 4, 2025, at Maple Farms Nursing Center, Akron. Bessie was born to her late parents, John Walter and Verna (Thomas) Frantz. Her husband of 33 years, Charles “Buzzy” Buchanan, Sr., survives at home.
Bessie loved her family dearly. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing board games, going to bingo,...
Edward B. Mull
Dec 1, 2025
Edward (Ed) Barton Mull, 89 of White Horse went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 1, 2025.Born March 13, 1936, he was the only child of Charles S. Mull and Ruth M. Mull.
He was the husband of Clara M. Mull, married 62 years until she passed away in 2017. Ed was born and...
William R. Pfautz
Nov 29, 2025
William R. Pfautz, 64, of Ephrata, passed away on November 29, 2025 in his residence.
Born in Fredericksburg, VA, he was the son of the late Robert D. Pfautz Sr. and Shirley (Shenk) Pfautz.
He was the husband of Lois A. (Sauder) Pfautz, with whom he shared 39 years of marriage.
He was a member of Hahnstown United Zion Church, a member of...
Evelyn Oyola
Nov 26, 2025
Evelyn Oyola, 63, of Terre Hill, passed away at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Evelyn was born in Brooklyn, NY, to her mother Antonia (Ortiz) Diaz and her late father, William Oyola.
Evelyn loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing cards and socializing with those she loved. Another...
Mary Elizabeth Brobst
Nov 25, 2025
Mary E. Brobst, 96, of New Holland, passed away on November 25, 2025. She was born in Middleport, PA, to her late parents, Daniel and Zulmira (Calvalheiro) Pereira. She was the wife of the late Leon Brobst.
Mary is survived by a daughter Judy and a son Daniel. She is also survived by two grandsons, Mike and his wife Amy and...
David E. Hillard
Nov 23, 2025
David E. Hillard, 62 of New Holland, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 23, 2025. He was the loving husband of Lorrie G. (Connor) Hillard for 34 years.
Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Anita F. (Glass) Boley of New Holland, and the late David L. Hillard. He was the stepson of Nancy (Hurst) Hillard of New...
Philip R. Welsher
Nov 20, 2025
Philip R. Welsher, 79, a resident of Garden Spot Village, passed away on November 20, 2025.
Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late David and Virgina (Waterman) Welsher.
He was the husband of Mary Ellen (Downing) Welsher, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.
He was a member of Christian Fellowship Church. When he resided in Massachusetts, he...
Richard Keith Strothers
Nov 20, 2025
Richard “Keith” Strothers, 63, of Bowmansville, went home to the Lord on November 20, 2025. Raised in Terre Hill, PA, Keith was the son of Richard and Naomi (Brubaker) Strothers. Keith was the devoted husband of Lori (Kimmel) Strothers with whom he shared 36 years of faithful marriage. In addition to his wife, Keith is survived by his loving family,...
Julia A. Reed
Nov 17, 2025
Julia A (Horst) Reed, 95, a resident of Tel Hai Retirement Community, passed away on November 17, 2025.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John G. and Margaret (Rhoads) Horst.
She was the wife of the late Aaron Reed, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage until the time of his passing on December 15, 2008.
She worked...
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