Obituaries

Dec 16, 2021

J. Harold Wright, 94, of New Holland passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty J. (Witwer) Wright. Born September 17, 1927, he was the son of the late H. Earle and Etta (Kurtz) Wright.

Early in his life, Harold worked...

Dec 15, 2021

Irvin Z. Seibel, 80, of Paradise, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at his daughter’s home.

He was married 58 years to Elva Mae Nolt Seibel. Born in Reinholds, he was the son of the late Warren I. and Kathryn Zimmerman Seibel.

Irvin had been a farmer for many years. After farming he enjoyed...

Dec 15, 2021

Patricia Ann (Stumm) Kroekel, 82, of New Holland, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 27, 1939. Patricia was the only child of the late Edward Stumm and Mary G. (Bevan) Stumm.

She is survived by her caring...

Dec 15, 2021

Leonard H. Weinhold, 82, of Denver, passed away on December 15, 2021 at Fairmount Homes after a short stay.

Born in Bernville, he was the son of the late Paul H. and Armeda (Hess) Weinhold.

He was the loving husband of Fern L. (Glass) Weinhold, with whom he married on September 1, 1962 and shared...

Dec 14, 2021

Lee S. Curley, 66, of Gap, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

He was married 38 years to Jeanne Lynn Jacobs Curley. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Harvey and Ada Althouse Curley.

Lee was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School. He had...

Dec 14, 2021

Henry Z. Garman, 84, of New Holland, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was married 63 years to Erma (Fox) Garman. Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Henry S. and Susie (Zimmerman) Garman.

Henry was self-employed as a long distance truck driver for over...

Dec 14, 2021

Edward Lee, 71, of Leola, entered into eternal life on December 14, 2021 after a prolonged illness.

Born in Rockville Centre, NY, he grew up in East Meadow, NY, and graduated from East Meadow High School, in June 1968.

Ed was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having proudly...

Dec 13, 2021

Linda Ann Funk, 74, of Honey Brook, passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, December 13, 2021.

Born in Havertown, she was the daughter of the late Levi K. and Mary C. Fister Oberholser.

In Linda’s early years she was actively involved in many bowling leagues. The most important...

Dec 13, 2021

Irwin W. Nolt, 90, of Ephrata, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. His wife of 68 years, Esther (High) Nolt, survives.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Menno Wenger and Lizzie H. (Weaver) Nolt.

Through the years he was a farmer, School bus driver and...

Dec 12, 2021

Jack Stilwell Young, 94, a resident of Ephrata Manor, passed away on December 12, 2021 in Fairmount Homes after a short stay.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Clyde Lindeman and Florence Mabel (Stilwell) Young.

He was the loving husband of the late Rosamond E. (Snyder) Young, with whom he married...

Dec 11, 2021

Edwin P. Frankhouser, Jr., 95, of New Holland, died peacefully Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Garden Spot Village. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann (Musselman) Frankhouser on April 8. They were married for 73 years.

Born in Kleinfeltersville, he was the son of the late Edwin P. and Florence (Shirk) Frankhouser....

Dec 10, 2021

Gerald W. Fox, 59, of West Cocalico Township, passed away on December 10, 2021 in his residence.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Floyd E. and Anna Mary (Weaver) Fox.

He was the loving husband of Tracey A. (Bainbridge) Fox, with whom he married on February 25, 1989 and shared thirty-two loving years...

Dec 10, 2021

Steven I. Koser, 62, of East Earl, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was married 41 years to Wilma K. Smith Koser. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late J. Melvin and Minerva Hess Koser.

Steven was the owner of Honey Brook Outdoor Power. He...

Dec 9, 2021

Curvin S. Horst, 52, of Phelps, NY passed away at his sister’s residence in Wolmesdorf, PA on Thursday, December 9, 2021.

Born in Quarryville, he was the son of John M. Horst of Richland, and the late Elva W. Sensenig Horst.

Curvin had attended Fairmount Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference in Quarryville, for many years. He...

Dec 9, 2021

Jessie L. Shirk, 64, of New Holland, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021.

She was married 41 years to Paul L. Shirk. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of June P. Hillard Witmer of New Holland, and the late Harold Witmer.

Jesse was a member of the Ranck’s United Methodist Church where she...

Dec 8, 2021

Ivan N. Weaver, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Born in West Earl Township, he was the son of the Martin M. and Elizabeth (Nolt) Weaver.

He was employed for many years at Armstrong in Lancaster as an Equipment Operator.

Ivan is survived by his children; Ivan Weaver Jr. of Lancaster,...

Dec 8, 2021

Menno M. Shirk, 95, of 454 Brown Rd., East Earl, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at his home. His wife of 71 years, Martha Eby (Kilmer) Shirk, survives.

Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Benjamin W. and Annie (Martin) Shirk.

Menno had been a farmer and...

Dec 7, 2021

Walter M. Petersheim, “Pet”, 93, Morgantown, passed away December 7, 2021. Born in Morgantown, he was the son of Samuel and Malinda Petersheim. He was the husband of his beloved wife, Lorraine (Heller) Petersheim, who preceded him in death in 1994.

A lifelong member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, he will be missed for his warm...

Dec 7, 2021

Nevin R. Horning, 58, of Denver, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

He was married 35 years to Elaine M. Zimmerman Horning. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Amos and Verna Weaver Horning.

Nevin was the owner of Nevin Horning Tractor Sales and Service. He was a...

Dec 7, 2021

A. Arlene Sauder, 95, passed away on December 7, 2021 at Fairmount Homes. Born in Earl Township, she was the daughter of the late Ross and Barbara (Hollinger) Esbenshade. She was the wife of the late J. Morris “Mike” Sauder who passed away in October 2015.

She was a member of Bethany Grace Fellowship. Arlene...