Obituaries

Feb 20, 2022

On Sunday, February 20, 2022 heaven’s gates opened wide to welcome Clifford Day Jr., born December 19, 1946 to Clifford & Irene Day in Phelps, NY. Cliff was a faithful family man, teacher, and devoted community volunteer. He is survived by wife of 48 years, Anna, son Peter (Anne), and two daughters Rebecca Day, and Rachel Gavilondo (Yamil). He...

Feb 19, 2022

George R. Trimby, Jr., 65, a resident of Conestoga View for the past four years, formerly of Bird-In-Hand, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, February 19, 2022.

He was married 39 years to Denise L. Ochs Trimby. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George R. and Phyllis J. Schnader Trimby.

Feb 17, 2022

John William Harper, Sr., 88, of New Holland, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was married 65 years to Anita Thorp Harper. Born in Wilmington, DE he was the son of the late John B. and Mary Miller Harper.

John had worked for many years at the General...

Feb 17, 2022

Paul S. Snyder, 88, of New Holland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 17, 2022. He was a life long farmer. He was the husband of the late Miriam (Martin) Snyder who passed on February 17, 2003.

He was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

Surviving are four sons:...

Feb 16, 2022

Judith A. Wealand, 76, of Narvon, passed away on February 16, 2022 at Wellspan York Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Eva M. (Wivell) Stief.

She was employed as a school bus driver for Brightbill Transportation for many years for multiple school districts in the area. She...

Feb 15, 2022

Alma R. (Doutrich) Brendle, 94, of Ephrata, formerly of East Earl, entered into the loving arms of her Savior on February 15, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin M. Brendle, in 2007.

She was born in Leacock Twp. to the late Harry and Lydia (Lefever) Doutrich.

Alma...

Feb 14, 2022

Norman R. Leid, 36, of Mohnton, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Susie Oberholtzer Leid of East Earl, and the late Norman B. Leid, Jr.

Norman was the owner of Leid Construction. He loved the Lord and enjoyed working in construction. He had a passion for...

Feb 13, 2022

Edward Woodrow Wance, 103, of New Holland passed away on February 13, 2022 while a resident of Fairmount Homes, Ephrata.

Born in Coburn, Centre County, he was the son of the late Sumner and Ruth M. (Winklebelch) Wance.

He was the loving husband of Charlotte I. (Shawver) Wance, with whom he married on April 20,...

Feb 12, 2022

Mary S. (Nilan) Zajac, 87, of New Holland, previously of Newtown Square, passed away on February 12, 2022 as a resident of Garden Spot Village.

Born in Pawtucket RI, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mabel (Cote) Nilan.

She was the loving wife of the late Dr. Walter...

Feb 12, 2022

Mildred E. White, 91, of Leola, passed away peacefully at home, from the presence of family into the welcoming embrace of Jesus her Savior on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

She was married sixty-two years to William (Bill) H. White. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late George and Saria Mary (McCulley) McGinnis....

Feb 11, 2022

P. Wilmer Bowman, 85, of Denver, passed away on February 11, 2022 after a short stay at Fairmount Homes.

Born in Bowmansville, he was the son of the late Ivan M. and Eva (Martin) Bowman.

He was the loving husband of Naomi R. (Martin) Bowman, with whom he married on October 6, 1956 and shared...

Feb 9, 2022

Ruth Ann (Hoover) Weaver, 75, of East Earl, passed away on February 9, 2022 in her residence.

Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Elam M. and Ruthanna (Good) Hoover.

She was the loving wife of the late Benjamin S. Weaver, with whom she married on May 20, 1967 and shared...

Feb 9, 2022

Robert J. Brown, 73, of New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

He was the husband of Lucille (Luci) Good Brown. Born in Chester, PA, he was the son of Carol Crystle Brown of Alachua, FL, and the late Robert J. Brown.

Robert was a graduate of Sun Valley High School and Cheyney...

Feb 9, 2022

C. Irvin Weaver, 90, formerly of Fivepointville, PA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Fairmount Homes. He was the loving husband of E. Ruth (Hurst) Weaver, with whom he shared over 64 years of marriage until her death in 2016.

Born in Martindale, he was the son of the...

Feb 9, 2022

Anna W. Horst, 92, of Leola, PA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. She was the wife of Eli H. Horst, with whom she shared seventy-one years of marriage until his death on July 1, 2021.

Born in Brecknock Twp., she was the daughter of the late...

Feb 9, 2022

Lois Arlene (Buckwalter) Harnish, 81, passed away Wednesday morning, February 9, 2022 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, where she had resided for the past several years. She was the wife of the late J. Nelson Harnish, who died in 2009, and the daughter of the late Paul & Ethel Buckwalter.

Lois graduated in 1958 from East Lampeter...

Feb 8, 2022

Joseph S. Smucker, 84, of Narvon, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 of natural causes in his residence.

Born in Caernarvon Township, he was the son of the late Amos B. and Sarah S. (Stolzfus) Smucker.

He was the husband of Naomi K. (Smucker) Smucker, with whom he married on November 16, 1961 and...

Feb 8, 2022

God saw you getting tired,

And a cure was not to be,

So, he put his arms around you,

And whispered, “Come to me.”

A golden heart stopped beating,

Hard working hands at rest ,

You will always be dearly remembered,

...

Feb 5, 2022

Shelley Sue Edwards, 53, of Monhton, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Donald E. and Pamela J. Batz Edwards Seiger.

Shelley had been employed as a cook at the Terre Hill Family Restaurant. She was a...

Feb 5, 2022

Wilbur D. Miller, 86, of New Holland, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, February 5, 2022. His wife, Romaine S. (Shenk) Miller, preceded him in death in 2014.

Born in New Baltimore, OH, he was the son of the late Monroe and Irene (Hershberger) Miller.

Wilbur was an elementary school...