Obituaries

Feb 4, 2021

Louis E. Vassilos, 77, of New Holland, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital.

He was married 50 years to Kaye S. Boyer Vassilos. Born in Manhattan, NY he was the son of the late Nick and Margaret Dolphin Vasilos. He was raised by his aunt Agnes Sweeney.

Louis was a...

Feb 3, 2021

Jeremy Scott Martin, 17, of Ephrata, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Jeffrey W. and Janelle S. (Zimmerman) Martin, with whom he resided.

Jeremy was employed with his father in farming and masonry and was a member...

Feb 2, 2021

Betty R. Martin, 91, of Lititz, PA passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the loving wife of Paul M. Martin who preceded her in death in 2019.

Betty, originally from Lampeter moved to New Holland after marrying Paul. They...

Feb 1, 2021

Amos B. Sensenig, 92, of Manheim, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at Paramount Personal Care Home after an illness.

Born in Brecknock Twp., he was the son of the late Barton and Ada B. (Bitcher) Sensenig.

His wife Alta R. (Burkholder) Sensenig died in 1988.

Amos worked...

Jan 31, 2021

Esther Mae Leinbach, 79, of 959 Reading Road, East Earl, died at her home on January 31, 2021 after a lengthy illness.

Born in Ephrata, she was a daughter of the late Samuel O. and Mary (Zimmerman) Weaver. She was married 58 years on November 13 to Levi M. Leinbach.

Esther was a homemaker and...

Jan 31, 2021

Luke E. Lehman, 91, a resident of Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, passed away at the home on Sunday, January 31, 2021.

He was the husband of the late Mabel K. Buckwalter Lehman who died in 2016. Born in Myerstown, he was the son of the late Jesse and Candice Stahl Lehman.

Luke retired for the former...

Jan 30, 2021

Anna M. Beiler, 99, of Honey Brook, formerly of Morgantown, died Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Tel Hai Retirement Community after a lengthy illness.

Born in Honey Brook, she was a daughter of the late John M. and Rachel (Smoker) Fisher. Her husband, Isaac Beiler, died in 1995.

Anna worked as a machine operator at...

Jan 30, 2021

Gwendolyn J. Witmer, 71, of Reamstown, died of cancer complications at her home on Saturday, January 30, 2021.

Born in Hagerstown, MD, she was a daughter of the late Earl, Jr. and Mary Louise (Shank) Martin. She was married to David E. Witmer for 49 years.

Gwen was a member of the Cocalico Christian Brotherhood....

Jan 28, 2021

Roy Mellinger, 72, of Blue Ball, went home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, January 28, 2020.

Born in Ephrata, he was a son of the late Clair J. and Bessie (Gordon) Mellinger. He was married 53 years on November 11 to Darlene (Mountz) Mellinger.

Roy worked for 47 years...

Jan 27, 2021

The Roman family announces with great sadness and heavy hearts the loss of our beloved wife and mother, Donna, age 72, on January 27, 2021 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She passed away peacefully after a valiant battle with various health issues.

She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 51 years, Gerhard (Sonny)...

Jan 25, 2021

Mary Jane (Zimmerman) Sattazahn, 89, passed away at her daughter’s home on Monday

January 25, 2021. Mary Jane went from her earthly home to her heavenly abode with JESUS after a battle with vascular dementia. She married later in life to the late Herbert E. Sattazahn. Born in Fredericksburg, PA., on March 26, 1931, Mary was the...

Jan 25, 2021

Cole Mercer, 24, of Intercourse, died Monday, January 25, 2021, in Leacock Twp., from a motorcycle accident.

Born in Lancaster, he was a son of Marcie Hertzog and the late Charles Lee Mercer, Sr.

Cole was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed fixing his motorcycle and riding with his friends. He also attended Ridgeview Mennonite Church....

Jan 25, 2021

Lewis M. Martin, 66, of Denver, died Monday, January 25, at Premier at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, where he had resided the past 3 months.

Born in E. Cocalico Twp., he was the son of the late Eli and Ada Z. Martin Martin.

Lewis had worked on the family farm and also for Martin’s Silo Repair....

Jan 25, 2021

LeRoy N. Burkholder, 89, of 208 Reading Road, East Earl, died peacefully at home on Monday, January 25, 2021.

He was married 31 years to Annetta M. Nolt Weaver Burkholder. His first wife, Verna Martin Burkholder died in 1987. Born in Upper Leacock Twp., he was the son of the late Samuel R. and Anna Mary Nolt...

Jan 22, 2021

Eulala L. Stinger, 95, of Cornwall, died Friday, January 22, 2021 at Cornwall Manor. She was the wife of the late Rev. William Stinger who died in 2011.

Born in Jefferson County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Frances (Dennis) Truett.

She was a homemaker and was...

Jan 22, 2021

Devoted mother, loving wife, and proud grandmother Jean D. (Wilson) Bradley, 95, of Garden Spot Village in New Holland, PA, and formerly of King of Prussia, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William E. Bradley in 2009.

Born in Ridley Park, Jean was the...

Jan 22, 2021

Kathryn May (Weaver) Martin, 94, of 99 Bethany Road, Ephrata, entered into her heavenly home on Friday January 22, 2021 at Ephrata Manor due to complications from Covid-19.

Born in Union Grove on July 1, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Frances (Burkholder) and David N. Weaver. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 19, 2021

Joseph P. Eskra 85, Ephrata, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Zerbe Sisters Retirement Community on January 19, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marlene A. Nenichka Eskra; daughter, Linda A. Eskra Maurizi and her husband Joseph D. Maurizi, Reamstown; grandson, Marc J. Maurizi and his wife Kira A. Parks, New...

Jan 18, 2021

Alma Denlinger Martin, 85, formerly of New Holland and lately of Landis Homes Retirement Community was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday January 18, 2021 with her husband and children at her side. She was the wife of Luke M. Martin to whom she was married for 64 years.

Born...

Jan 17, 2021

Wilmer Z. Martin, 70, of East Earl, PA, died at home on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

He was the husband of the late Anna Joyce Horning Martin who died in 2016. Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Willis M. and Anna Mae Zimmerman Martin.

Wilmer was a member of the...