Obituaries

Sep 22, 2022

George L. Houck, age 103, passed away September 22, 2022 at Welsh Mountain Home, where he resided since April 9, 2018.

He was born on May 15, 1919 in Paradise, PA, the son of Roland and Romaine Diem Houck of New Holland, PA.

George was a truck driver for John S. Ewell for forty-four years,...

Sep 19, 2022

Margaret A. McCarraher, 60, of New Holland, passed away on September 19, 2022 at Lancaster

General Hospital.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of Richard E. McCarraher and Barbara (Petrohoy) Barker.

She was a member of Petra Christian Fellowship, where she was a greeter and was part of the Christmas decorating team....

Sep 19, 2022

Earl J. Bloom, 63, formerly of East Earl, passed away on September 19, 2022.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Woodrow Helmick and Rosemarie (Hettich) Helmick.

He was a member of Christian Fellowship Church in New Holland. He had worked for Glassgo Inc. and worked in the maintenance department for...

Sep 19, 2022

Lavina K. Kauffman, 74, of East Earl, died Monday, September 19, 2022, at York Hospital. She was the loving wife of John E. Kauffman for almost 56 years.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John and Susie (King) Lapp.

Lavina was a homemaker and a member of the Church at Cross...

Sep 18, 2022

Theodore “Ted” Robert Laverty, 87, of Morgantown, beloved husband of Jaclyn D. Laverty, passed away Sunday morning, September 18, 2022.

Ted was born in Middletown on January 21, 1935 to Merlo and Eleanor Laverty. Upon his graduation from high school in 1952, he joined the Air Force where he was trained in aircraft mechanics and...

Sep 18, 2022

Richard L. Masho, Sr., 93, of New Holland, passed away on September 18, 2022 at Garden Spot Village.

Born in Clifton Heights, he was the son of the late Frank and Martha (Wright) Masho.

He was the loving husband of Barbara J. (Stinson) Masho, whom he married in 1956.

Richard earned his Bachelor’s...

Sep 17, 2022

Marilyn A. (Kratz) Eby, 78, of New Holland, passed away on September 17, 2022 after a short stay at Garden Spot Village.

Born in Souderton, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Alma (Alderfer) Kratz.

She was the loving wife of John “Jack” R. Eby, with whom she shared twenty-three years of marriage....

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...