Obituaries

Aug 10, 2022

Clarence E. Martin, of Stevens, died at home on August, 10 2022 at the age of 84 years 1 month and 22 days.

He was the husband of Ruth H. (Weaver) Martin. He was the son of the (late) Aaron K. Martin and (late) Susan Eby Martin.

He was a member of Conestoga Valley Mennonite...

Aug 7, 2022

Kathleen A. Nolt, 86, of New Holland, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Garden Spot Village.

She was the wife of the late Elam S. Nolt who died in 2014. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Henry W. and Ada B. Zimmerman Martin.

Kathleen was a homemaker and a...

Aug 4, 2022

On Thursday, August 4, 2022, Ethel Tullie Mills, 81, of New Holland, PA, lost her fight to the complications of Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and quietly passed away at the Garden Spot Village.

She was a loving mother and wife, leaving behind her husband of 55 years, Edward Mills, and her two sons, Steven and Eddie, and...

Aug 3, 2022

Amos J. Stoltzfus, 88 of Penn Yan, NY, passed away home on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. He was born on February 9, 1934 in Bareville, PA to the late John and Malinda Stoltzfus. Before moving to Penn Yan in 1983 he was a silo builder in Lancaster, PA and worked for Lancaster Level Flo. After moving to Penn Yan,...

Aug 2, 2022

Brian K. Dyer, 62 of East Petersburg, PA passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was born on March 10, 1960 to the late R. Kenneth and Joanne E. (Brendle) Dyer.

Brian had a love for nature and animals and was often found spending his time outdoors. He was an avid hunter and...

Aug 1, 2022

Helen Elko, 92, of New Holland, died Monday, August 1, 2022, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Elko, in 2013.

Born in Cairnbrook, Somerset Co., PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Shutak) Nida.

Helen retired from the accounting...

Jul 31, 2022

Laura (Martin) Weaver, 83, of Narvon, passed away on July 31, 2022 in her residence.

Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Edgar M. and Mary G. Martin Martin.

She was the wife of Frank N. Weaver, with whom she married on June 6, 1959.

Laura was a member...

Jul 30, 2022

Douglas W. Hackenburg, 58, of Ephrata, passed away on July 30, 2022 in his residence.

Born in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Edward and Sue (Armstrong) Hackenburg.

He was the loving husband of Denise R. (Gill) Hackenburg, with whom he married on May 24, 1995 and shared twenty seven loving years of...

Jul 28, 2022

Jennifer Kay Martin, 33, of New Holland, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at her home while under hospice care.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of Reuben S. and Mary Lou (Sensenig) Martin, with whom she resided.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by two siblings:...

Jul 28, 2022

Gordon "Fred" Plank , 81, formerly of New Holland, died unexpectedly on July 28th at his home in San Antonio, Texas.

He was the son of Mabel May Plank and Paul DeHaven Plank.

He graduated from Garden Spot High School and Penn State University receiving both a Bachelor's and Master's degrees. He served in the...

Jul 20, 2022

Quy V. Nguyen, 85, of New Holland, died Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Lancaster General Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lan Pham, in 2021.

Born in Vietnam, he was the son of the late Luong Nguyen and Nhai Thi Doan.

Quy served as a police officer in...

Jul 18, 2022

Lydia L. Hoover, 77, of 885 Churchtown Rd., Narvon, died on Monday, July 18, 2022, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Weaver W. Hoover, in 2001.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Joseph N. and Mabel W. (Leid) Hoover.

She was...

Jul 17, 2022

Allison N. Chandler, 40, of Leola, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Herb Chandler, III.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Kevin and Patricia (Mowrer) Watkins.

Allison graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was working...

Jul 15, 2022

Michael L. Weaver, 59, of New Holland, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was the husband of Lisa L. Rudy Weaver. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of R. Lee husband of Mary Weaver of Lititz, and Alice F. Houck Weaver Roney wife of the Rev. C. Michael Roney...

Jul 13, 2022

Lizzie R Martin, age 95, who most recently resided at her son’s home at 1885 Main St East Earl, PA passed away peacefully on July 13, 2022.

She was born on March 17, 1927 in East Earl Township, Lancaster County Pennsylvania. She resided all her life in Lancaster County. Lizzie was the daughter of the...

Jul 9, 2022

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Amber E. Kuipers, formerly Houck, on July 9, 2022. She left us suddenly during a brief illness at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, PA, Amber and her husband of 56 years, Charles A. Kuipers, enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. Amber’s favorite PhotoShare pictures...

Jul 9, 2022

Frederick Loring Thompson, Sr., 91, of Ephrata, passed away at home on Saturday, July 9, 2022.

He was married 70 years to Sarah Joan DeArmond Thompson. Born in Ridley Park, he was the son of the late Frederick A. and Mary Virginia Fluharty Thompson.

Fred had owned and operated a Texaco Gas Station in Springfield,...

Jul 3, 2022

Ryan Ethan Varnes, 24, of Mohnton, passed away on July 3, 2022 in Syracuse, NY.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Kevin S. and Colleen M. (Miller) Varnes.

Ryan had previously attended Pilgrim Bible Church. He was a 2016 graduate of Garden Spot High School, where he participated in Track and Field and...

Jul 3, 2022

Paul W. Duncan, 73, of Leola, died peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his home, in the presence of family. His wife, Evie (Horst) Duncan survives. They would have celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on August 25.

Born in Washington, D. C., he was the son of the late William Earl and Flossie Pearl...

Jun 29, 2022

Marguerite “Peggy” Bair Musser, 95, of East Earl, died Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Maple Farms Nursing Center in Akron.

She was the wife of the late John G. Musser who died in 1999. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George D. and Grace Simpson Bair.

Peggy was a homemaker most...