Obituaries

Larry L. Weller

Apr 26, 2021

Larry “Pete” L. Weller, Sr, 72, of Narvon, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of the late Dorothy A. Styer Weller who died in 2017. Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Arthur Buzzard and Mamie Boley.

Pete retired from C. U....

Walter Adam Sweigart

Apr 25, 2021

Walter “Wally” A. Sweigart, Jr. of Denver, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 25, 2021.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Walter A. Sweigart, Sr. of Lititz, and the late Bonnie L. Clayton Sweigart. He was the father of two daughters, Savannah S. and Tamia S. Sweigart both of Lewistown.

Wally...

Jane E Best

Apr 24, 2021

Jane Evans Best, 95, was born January 18, 1926 in Lancaster, PA. She was the daughter of James Herbert and Florence Styer Evans. She died April 24, 2021 at the Willow Valley Communities, Lancaster PA.

Jane graduated from New Holland High School in 1943 and graduated from Hood College in 1946 with a BA in...

Florence S. Martin

Apr 22, 2021

Florence S. Martin passed away at Hospice and Community Care of Mt Joy on April 22, 2021 at the age of 91. She was the daughter of Milton and Anna Sensenig Horst. She attended Blue Ball Elementary School and was employed at various garment factories in her youth. Florence and Jay Lloyd Martin were married on April 17, 1954...

Martha S. Martin

Apr 21, 2021

Martha S. Martin, 97, of Morgantown, passed away April 21, 2021 at her home.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Daniel E. and Maggie M. (Shirk) Brubaker. She was blessed with 64 years of marriage to Levi M. Martin, who predeceased her on Aug. 21, 2014.

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Sarah J. Manning

Apr 20, 2021

Sarah J. Manning, 74, of East Earl, passed away at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

She was married 58 years to Thomas W. Manning, Sr. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Rueben C. St., and Sylvia Martin Killinger.

Sarah retired from Tel Hai Retirement Community where she...

Mary Z. Weaver

Apr 18, 2021

Mary Z. Weaver, 86, of Stevens, died Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the home for her daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin B. Weaver, in 2006.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Aaron Z. and Ella R. (Zimmerman) Sensenig.

She was a...

Heidi Jo Horst

Apr 18, 2021

Heidi Jo Horst, 34, of New Holland, entered into rest on April 18, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Marvin and Carolyn Zimmerman Horst of McAlisterville.

Heidi had been a teacher and had taught at Little Britain Mennonite School and Myerstown Mennonite School. She had also...

Cheri L. Usner

Apr 17, 2021

Cheri Lynn (Faus) Usner, 61, passed away quietly at her home in New Holland on Saturday, April 17 after a lengthy illness.

Born in Lancaster on May 20, 1959, she was the wife of Scott Usner. They had been married 21 years. She was the daughter of the late Cletus and Patricia (Ruth) Faus.

Cheri...

Walter B. Peters

Apr 16, 2021

If you’re reading this, Walter B Peters has gone home as of April 16th.. a few weeks’ shy of his 77th birthday, he believed only the good die young. He was the 4th of 6 kids of the late Aldus and Nora Peters of Quarryville.

He lived a life of many adventures and a few Southern end...

Richard Ellis Engle

Apr 15, 2021

Richard Ellis Engle, 67, of East Earl, beloved husband, father, and grandpa passed away April 15, 2021 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Rick was born August 1, 1953 to Ellis and Jean Weil Engle. He is survived by his wife Joan Root Engle, children, Steven husband of Kim, Jenna, and Mic husband of Missy; grandchildren, Darian, Morgan,...

Miriam M. Stoltzfus

Apr 15, 2021

Miriam M. Stoltzfus, 93, a resident of the Quarryville Presbyterian Home, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

She was married 69 years to Jonathan D. Stoltzfus. Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Stephen A. and Mary B. Glick Lantz.

Miriam was a homemaker...

David C. Hostetter

Apr 15, 2021

David C. Hostetter, 91, died peacefully early Thursday morning, April 15, at the Fairmount Homes.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late David Charles and Elizabeth Rohrer (Shuman) Hostetter.

He was the husband of the late Norma J. (Metzler) Hostetter, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage...

Buelah S. Martin

Apr 13, 2021

Buelah S. Martin, 94, a resident of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, passed away at the home on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

She was married 74 years to Walter S. Martin. Born in Intercourse, she was the daughter of the late Christ and Anna Fisher Smoker.

Buelah had been at waitress at Plain and Fancy...

Jeremiah O. Sensenig

Apr 11, 2021

Jeremiah O. Sensenig, 89, of Quarryville, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital from complications of a stroke.

He was the husband of Vera Z. Nolt Sensenig with whom he celebrated 68 years of marriage on February 14, 2021.

Born In Kinzers, he was the son of the late Ezra B....

Edward G. Finefrock

Apr 10, 2021

Edward G. Finefrock, 79, of New Holland, died Saturday, April 10, 2021 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol A. (Mumma) Finefrock in 2007.

Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Edward E. and Helen (Ream) Finefrock.

Edward had served...

Irene L Sauder

Apr 10, 2021

Irene L. Sauder, 95, of Ephrata died Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Fairmount Homes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy H. Sauder, in 1980.

Born in Bowmansville, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna (Lichty) Martin.

Irene was primarily a homemaker but had worked in...

Sara R. Buckwalter

Apr 9, 2021

Sara Rebecca Buckwalter passed away as she had long prayed for, peacefully and in the company of family, on April 9, 2021 at Garden Spot Village. She was born on February 1, 1925 in Millwood, PA the fourth of eight children of Galen B. (1895-1971) and Susie K. (1895-1985) Hostetter. She was preceded in death by her sisters; Eleanor,...

Horace R. Stauffer

Apr 8, 2021

Horace R. Stauffer, 93, of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Fairmount Homes.

He was married to his wife Mary B. Stauffer for 72 years, who preceded him in death.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of David W. and Mary (Reich) Stauffer.

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Mary Ann Frankhouser

Apr 8, 2021

Mary Ann Frankhouser, 93, of Garden Spot Village, formerly of Locust St., New Holland, died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Garden Spot Village. Her husband of 73 years, Edwin P. Frankhouser, Jr., survives her.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Guy Nolt Musselman and Mary (Lindemuth) Musselman.

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