Obituaries

Apr 5, 2021

Linda J. (Clarke) Delp, 75, of New Holland, passed away on Monday, April 5, at Hickory House Nursing Home in Honey Brook.

Linda was married 47 years to Trent E. Delp. Born in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Richard W. and Harriet L. Scott Clarke.

Linda had worked as a Special...

Mar 26, 2021

Edna M. Burkholder, 92, of Ephrata, died Friday, March 26, 2021 at Ephrata Manor.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Henry B. and Lizzie (Martin) Hoover.

Edna was last employed by Yoder’s Market as a deli clerk.

She was a member of Hinkletown...

Mar 26, 2021

Betty L. Groff, 92, formerly of Terre Hill, died Friday, March 26, 2021 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center. Her husband, Alvin J. Groff, preceded her in death in 2007.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Catherine (Dommel) Constein.

Betty was a seamstress, working in various...

Mar 23, 2021

Ira W. Horst, 73, of New Holland, entered into God’s presence on March 23, 2021 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Ira was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a friend to everyone. He was born Feb. 28, 1948 to the late Amos and Mary Horst, one of nine children. He and his wife Helen (Bowman) Horst celebrated...

Mar 23, 2021

Mervin Glick, 62, of Paradise, Pa went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2021. Married to the love of his life Naomi Fisher, at Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church, on August 25th 1979.

Survived by: wife Naomi Glick (married 42 years), sons Richard Glick, Michael (Angela) Glick, Eric Glick and Ryan (Aslyn) Glick, siblings...

Mar 22, 2021

John Edward Klejnowski, 31, of New Holland, died unexpectedly at his home on March 22, 2021.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Joseph M. Klejnowski and Constance (Warden) Noel.

John grew up in the Christiana and New Holland areas. After graduation in 2007 from Garden Spot High School, he...

Mar 20, 2021

Alletah J. Haas, 84. of East Earl, passed away at home on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

She was married 57 years to the late John J. “Tom” Haas who died in 2016. Born in Chester County, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Grace Barnes Lewis.

Alletah had worked...

Mar 16, 2021

On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, John W. “Johnny” Diener, 69, of New Holland, went to be with Jesus and was reunited in heaven with his father, Andrew Diener, his mother, Leah Stoltzfus Diener and his first wife, Kathy Sweigart Diener.

He was married 20 years to Heather Martin Diener.

Johnny had worked for his brother,...

Mar 16, 2021

Joan R. Weidner, 82, a resident of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

She was the wife of the late James E. Weidner who died in 2018. Born in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late Alfred E. and Ruth Sherry Mowery.

Joan had been employed as a...

Mar 13, 2021

Robert H. Russell, Sr., 85, entered the gates of heaven on Saturday, March 13, 2021. He was the loving husband of Mary Louise Russell, with whom he celebrated 63 years of marriage on July 6, 2020.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Roscoe L. and May I. (Bingham) Russell.

He...

Mar 11, 2021

Robin (Lusky) Beam, of Elverson, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 11th. She was the loving wife of William (Bill) Beam with whom she shared 36 years of Marriage.

Born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Lusky and Betty Lou Lusky.

Robin was a...

Mar 10, 2021

Charles Paul Pittman, 60, of New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was married 35 years to Donna D. Groff Pittman. He was the son of the late Merle and Annie Holden Pittman.

Charles had worked for Tyson Foods for many years. He enjoyed hunting, yard sales, go-karts,...

Mar 10, 2021

Roy S. Hummer, 90, of New Holland died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. His wife, Virginia G. “Ginny” (Kreitz) Hummer, preceded him in death in 2019.

Born in Manheim, he was the son of the late Spencer Hummer and Pauline Ellinger.

Roy enjoyed serving in the Navy...

Mar 9, 2021

Levi “Leon” Shirk, 87, of New Holland, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Ephrata Manor.

Born in Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster County, he was a son of the late Raymond and Anna (Horning) Shirk. His wife, Shirley M. (Buzzard) Shirk, died Oct. 9, 2015.

Leon owned and operated Shirks Body Shop, and later Shirks...

Mar 9, 2021

Mark D. Reddington, 54, of East Earl, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

Born in Jacksonville, FL he was the son of the late Leslie and Josephine Kostival Reddington.

Mark was employed by H. M. Stauffer and Sons in Leola. He had previously worked for Quality Custom Kitchens. He enjoyed riding motorcycle,...

Mar 8, 2021

Norman E. Brower, Jr., 73, of New Holland, passed away at home on Monday, March 8, 2021.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Norman E. and Anne Smith Brower.

Norman was a graduate of Twin Valley High School. He had served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1968 to 1972...

Mar 7, 2021

Marian F. Schwartz, passed away on March 7, 2021, while residing at Brethren Village Retirement Community in Lititz, PA. She was 87 years old. Her husband, Elwood “Woody” Schwartz predeceased her on November 22, 2020.

Born March 6, 1934, in Bowmansville, PA, Marian was a graduate of Shillington High School class of 1952.

Upon graduating...

Mar 6, 2021

James R. Sauer, 78, of New Holland, was born July 23, 1942 to the late Walter and Alice (Spickard) Sauer. He passed into the arms of the Lord on March 6, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Ochal Sauer, having 58 wonderful years of marriage.

Jim was employed by Bell of Pa., as an engineer,...

Mar 6, 2021

Paul Z. Newswanger, 89, formerly of New Holland, died Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the home of his daughter Grace. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha W. (Oberholtzer) Newswanger in 2015.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Adam and Mary (Zimmerman) Newswanger.

Paul...

Mar 3, 2021

Florence M. Gordon, 91, died peacefully in her sleep at home on March 3, 2021 and has gone to be with the Lord.

She was born June 19, 1929 in Greenwich Village, NY, the daughter of Michael and Frances (Coffey) St. John.

Florence grew up in Hamilton Beach, NY and moved to Howard Beach, NY...