Obituaries

Dec 28, 2021

Raymond Zimmerman Reiff, age 67, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 28th 2021. He gracefully battled cancer for the past five years.

Ray retired from Earl Township and previously spent decades working for Zimmerman’s Paving.

Ray’s favorite past time was spending time with his siblings whether...

Dec 28, 2021

Phyllis I. (Norris) Smalley, 87, formerly of New Holland, passed away on December 28, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Iva (Kershner) Norris.

She was the loving wife of the late John T. Smalley, with whom she married on July 30, 1955 and shared sixty one loving years...

Dec 27, 2021

Earl H. Kreider, 81, of East Earl entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA.

Born on December 18, 1940 in Clay Township he was the son of the late Benjamin and Lizzie (Huber) Kreider.

He was the husband of Betsy A. (Good) Kreider, with whom he...

Dec 26, 2021

Galen S. Hibshman, 85, of New Holland, passed away in his residence on December 26, 2021.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Landis B. and Marie S. (Steffy) Hibshman.

He was the loving husband of Beverly (Deshong) Hibshman whom he married on October 27, 1956 and shared sixty five loving years...

Dec 24, 2021

Dennis R. Hostetter, 64, of Stevens, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 24, 2021 following a brief illness.

He was the loving and devoted husband of Louise S. (Mast) Hostetter to whom he was married for 41 years. Born in Ephrata, PA he was the son of Viola M. (Good)...

Dec 24, 2021

John S. Nolt, 80, of 550 N. Shirk Rd., New Holland, died Friday, December 24, 2021, at his home. His wife, Anna Mary (Oberholtzer) Nolt, survives.

Born in Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Levi and Minnie (Shirk) Nolt.

John was a farmer and a member of New...

Dec 23, 2021

Grace G. “Gerry” Shirk, 84, of Lititz, died Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, PA

She was the wife of the late Carroll E. Shirk who died in 2008. Born in Millersville, she was the daughter of the late George S. and Annamary Weaver Feister.

Grace had worked as a bookkeeper in the...

Dec 22, 2021

Annette T. Haas, 75, of Denver, Pa; formerly of Alleghenyville Road, Mohnton; and Center Avenue, Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was at peace and with her family at her residence at Keystone Villa in Ephrata.

Born in Mt. Carmel, she was the 3rd of 5 children to parents Catherine and...

Dec 22, 2021

On December 22, 2021, David Westley Brisiel went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family following a courageous two year battle with cancer.

Born on January 25, 1944 to parents Carl and Sarah Brisiel, they resided in Aston, PA.

Dave graduated from Eddystone High School and enlisted in the US Army, serving...

Dec 20, 2021

Ethel M. (Renninger) Ludwig (93) journeyed peacefully home to glory on December 20, 2021 while in her room at Garden Spot Village in New Holland after several weeks of declining health.

Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Edwin C. and Elizabeth (Wanner) Renninger.

She married the...

Dec 20, 2021

Bonnie Sagner (Hettie Nolt), 79, walked triumphantly through the gates of Heaven on Monday, December 20, 2021. She died at Fairmount Home after a brief stay. She previously resided in Dalmatia, PA and New Holland. Bonnie was born in East Earl, Twp., the daughter of the late Daniel B. and Lizzie (Martin) Nolt. She was preceded in death by...

Dec 20, 2021

Ethel M. (Renninger) Ludwig (93) journeyed peacefully home to glory on December 20, 2021 while in her room at Garden Spot Village in New Holland after several weeks of declining health. Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Edwin C. and Elizabeth (Wanner) Renninger. She married the late Melvin H. Ludwig on February 1, 1947...

Dec 19, 2021

Virginia Ailene Brill, 66, of New Holland, PA went home to be with her Lord on December 19, 2021. She passed away from this life with her husband of 47 years, Michael Brill at her side. Virginia unexpectedly died following complications from surgery at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Virginia is survived by her three daughters, Wendi Horst wife...

Dec 19, 2021

Christine L. Bechtel, 77, a resident of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, PA passed away at home on Sunday, December 19, 2021.

She was married 37 years to Robert D. Bechtel. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late H. Perley and S. Katherine Oliver Livingstone.

Christine had worked as a bookkeeper at...

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...