Obituaries

May 28, 2025

John D. Yohn, 82 of New Holland, passed away at home on May 28, 2025.

He was the son of the late William and Wilda (Gregg) Yohn.

He was the husband of Tootie (Sandoe) Yohn, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.

He worked for Central Penn Transportation for many years as...

May 27, 2025

Joan Davidson, 86, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on May 27th, 2025, due to complications from advanced dementia. Surrounded by her loving family, Joan peacefully left this world, leaving behind beautiful memories of a life fully and joyously lived.

Born in Shamokin, PA, on October 31, 1938, Joan graduated from Chester High School before beginning her remarkable...

May 26, 2025

Michael E. Northeimer, 54, of New Holland, died Monday, May 26, 2025, at his home.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Carol (Linton) Northeimer and the late Woodrow “Woody” Northeimer, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Northeimer) Wagner, married to Joshua Wagner, his two grandsons, Liam and Lucas Michael, as well...

May 19, 2025

Myra Ann Harsh, 85, of New Holland, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Harry H. Harsh who died in 2016. Born in Bird-In-Hand, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Minnie Englert Sweigart.

Myra had worked as a seamstress in the...

May 19, 2025

Thomas B. Waddington Jr., 69, of New Holland, passed away on May 19, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Darby, he was the son of the late Thomas B. Waddington Sr. and Elizabeth Jane (Bates) Greaves-Wolf.

He retired from D.M. Stoltzfus and Sons, where he was the shipping manager. He was a member of...

May 17, 2025

Mary Ella Eby, 94, of New Holland, died Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Race Street House in Richland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eli S. Eby, in 1985.

Born in Terre Hill, she was the daughter of the late Eli Z. and Mary (Nolt) Zimmerman.

She was a...

May 17, 2025

Delores Elaine (Hahn) Snader, 87, a resident of Maple Farm, passed away on May 17, 2025.

Born in Blue Ball, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Cleta (Diehm) Hahn.

She was the wife of the late Ray W. Snader, with whom she married on July 2, 1955 and shared 68 years of...

May 16, 2025

Wilson Arbogast Foust Jr., 92, a resident of Abbeyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, passed away on May 16, 2025.

Born and raised in New Holland, he was the son of the late Dr. Wilson A. Foust, MD and Elizabeth (Schmertz) Foust.

As a child, Wilson enjoyed playing backyard games with the local children in the...

May 12, 2025

Patricia A Weaver, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on May 12, 2025, at her home in Lancaster. She was born in New Holland, to her late parents, Ira and Viola (Martin) Musser.

Pat graduated from New Holland High School in 1950. She then attended and graduated from Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing, earning her RN. Pat...

May 12, 2025

Dale H. Benner was welcomed into heaven on May 12, 2025. He brought much joy and love into his family and all who knew him. He enjoyed many things. For example, he loved cheering on the Phillies and Eagles. He loved gospel music, especially the Gaither Vocal Band. Dale was a lifetime member of Old Road Mennonite Church.

May 11, 2025

Rose Ann “Rosie” Monger, 84, of New Holland, went to be with the Lord on May 11. 2025 (Mother’s Day) surrounded by love. Preceded in death by her husband Robert H. Monger. She was the proud owner of Rosie’s Beauty Shop, where she not only styled hair but also built lifelong friendships that she cherished deeply.

Rosie...

May 10, 2025

Linford C. Good, 92, of New Holland, passed away peacefully at Maple Farm, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Linford was born in Bowmansville, to his late parents, Clayton and F. Esther (Groff) Good. His spouse, Shirley T. (Timmins) Good, passed away on April 19, 2019.

Linford was a lifelong resident of Bowmansville, until he and...

May 8, 2025

Anna H. Martin, 95, of Shippensburg, formerly of New Holland, died at home on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

She was the wife of the late Israel S. Martin who died in 2019. Born in Terre Hill, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Hettie High Zimmerman.

Anna was a homemaker and a member...

May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

Lucy M. Martin, age 72, of 1011 Oaklyn Dr., Narvon, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Garden Spot Village, New Holland after a four-month illness.

Born in Brecknock Twp. on December 26, 1952, she was the daughter of the late D. Walter and Anna Mary S. (Martin) Martin.

Before her...

May 6, 2025

Kathryn S. (Martin) Martin, 55, passed away at home on May 6, 2025 after a five year battle with cancer.

Born in Mt. Joy, she was the daughter of the late Alvin H. and Edna (Sensenig) Martin.

She was the wife of Edwin M. Martin, they would have shared 30 years of marriage in July....

May 6, 2025

Marlene H. Martin, 31, of Denver, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 6, at Skyline Hospital in Nashville, TN, due to injuries sustained in an accident.

Born in Brecknock Twp., she was the daughter of Annie M. Hoover Martin of Stevens, and the late Benjamin H. Martin.

Marlene was a homemaker and a member of...

May 5, 2025

John R. Bradica, 77, of Elverson, passed away on May 5, 2025, at Reading Hospital. John was born in Braddock, PA, to his late parents, John James and Christina (Sczur) Bradica. His beloved wife, Joetta R. (Lensie) Bradica, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage, survives at home.

John served for 23 years in the United...

May 4, 2025

Sandra Lee Buckwalter, 83, of New Holland, died Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center. Her husband of 65 years, Ronald E. Buckwalter, survives.

Born in Talmage, she was the daughter of the late Chester Bair and Helen Marie (Anderson) Hoover.

Sandra worked at Tyson Foods, retiring from the...

May 3, 2025

Eugene W. Horning, 87, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 3, at UPMC Lititz.

He was married to Edith M. Wanner Horning with whom he shared 66 wonderful years. Born in Goodville, he was the son of the late Levi and Lizzie Weber Horning.

Eugene was employed as an equipment operator at Martin...