Obituaries
Noah J. Raber
May 25, 2026
Noah J. Raber, 74, of Ephrata, PA passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at Fairmount Homes.
He was the husband of the late Gloria M. Raber with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. Born in Tuscarawas County, OH, he was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Miller) Raber of Barrs Mills, OH.
Noah was a member of New...
David M. Hoover, Jr.
May 24, 2026
David M. Hoover, Jr., 87, of 612 Reidenbach Road, New Holland, passed away at home on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
He was the husband of Anna Martin Hoover. Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late David and Elizabeth Martin Hoover.
David was a retired farmer and a member of the Reidenbach Mennonite Church.
Surviving besides his wife are 12...
Helen G. Kaucher
May 24, 2026
Helen G. Kaucher, 93, of Terre Hill passed away on May 24, 2026. She was the beloved wife of David J. Kaucher, and would have celebrated 70 years of marriage in June.
Mother to David R Kaucher (Nancy), Gina Hardy (Mike), Ruth Swartz (Jeff), and Deborah Heyder (Mark). Proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.
Remembered by her family for...
Judith Ann DeFeo
May 23, 2026
Judith A. DeFeo, 77, of New Holland, passed away on May 23, 2026, at PennMedicine Lancaster General Hospital. Judith was born in Glen Ridge, NJ, to her late parents, Joseph R. Kapp, Jr. and Maria (Hall) Kapp. Her loving husband, George M. DeFeo, survives at home.
Judith was a beautiful woman with a captivating smile and an enormous heart. She was...
Romaine E. Moore
May 23, 2026
Romaine E. Moore, 87, of New Holland, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, surrounded by her loving family. Romaine was born in Salisbury Township, to her late parents, Paul W. and Edna D. (Diem) Diem. Her late husband, Vernon G. Moore, passed away on February 6, 1989.
Romaine was a kind and gentle...
Mabel M. Martin
May 21, 2026
Mabel M. Martin, 76, of New Holland, passed away on May 21, 2026, in Iowa. She was born to the late Moses and Anna (Martin) Sensenig. She married Elam Martin on December 9, 1971.
Mabel was a homemaker and a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church-Groffdale Conference.
Surviving are her husband, Elam; six children: Edwin, husband of Eunice (Sauder) Martin of Ionia, Iowa,...
Eileen A. Eck
May 21, 2026
Eileen Alexander Eck entered into the presence of Jesus on May 21, 2026, surrounded by her husband and family. Eileen was born in Philadelphia on June 4, 1942, the second of Thomas and Henrietta Alexander’s three children. She came to know Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior as a child, and her love for Jesus became a pillar for...
David Samuel Young
May 19, 2026
David Samuel Young, born on November 3, 1944, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 19, 2026, at Zerbe Retirement Community, where he was lovingly cared for by Caring Hospice. A man of profound faith and dedication, David leaves behind a legacy marked by his unwavering commitment to the spiritual renewal and growth of his community.
David was a distinguished...
Anne D. Hoffman
May 18, 2026
Anne (DeBuhr) Hoffman, 84, a resident of Garden Spot Village, passed away on May 18, 2026 at her residence.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY and raised in Chadds Ford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and M. Joyce (Humes) DeBuhr.
She was the wife of Darrell M. Hoffman, VMD, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage.
She was a...
John R. Buckwalter
May 18, 2026
John R. Buckwalter, 88, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA, after a brief illness. He was born on Feb. 12, 1938, in Lancaster, PA, to the late Ira and Pauline Rohrer Buckwalter and grew up in the village of Intercourse. He was the loving husband of Miriam Weaver Buckwalter for nearly 68 years.
In addition...
Harry Lloyd Shaub, Jr.
May 16, 2026
Harry L. Shaub, Jr., 93, formerly of Akron, passed away at Ephrata Manor on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
He was the husband of the late Joan Zimmerman Shaub who passed away in 2022, following 65 years of marriage. Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Harry L., Sr. and Hilda Burkey Shaub.
Harry graduated from New Holland High...
Willis S. Nolt
May 13, 2026
Willis S. Nolt, 89, formerly of Quarryville, died Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata. His wife of 66 years, Margaret B. (Eberly) Nolt, survives.
Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Noah Martin and Anna B. (Sensenig) Nolt.
Willis was a farmer and a member of Fairmount Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference. Additionally, he was a founding...
Wilmer Lee Burkholder
May 10, 2026
Wilmer Lee Burkholder, 67, of Denver, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026.
Born on November 3, 1958, Wilmer was the son of the late George and Dorothy (Kauffman) Burkholder. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Wilmer is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Burkholder, his daughter, Samantha...
Leona P. Allgyer
May 9, 2026
Leona P. Allgyer, 90, formerly of New Holland, died Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the widow of Samuel B. Allgyer, Sr., who died in 2018.
Born in Hillsville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Roy Everett and Cleva (Grimes) Pugh.
Leona held several jobs over the years, working in the operations department...
Janet Darlene Kieffer
May 8, 2026
Janet Darlene Kieffer, 83, of Ephrata, died Friday, May 8, 2026, at her home. Her husband, Richard W. Kieffer, survives. She was preceded in death by her previous husband, Melvin Brooks in 1983.
Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Harry J. and Margaret I. (Palmer) Sandoe.
Janet retired from Cadmus but had previously been employed by Pennsylvania...
Stanley Davis Brooks
May 7, 2026
Stanley Davis Brooks
An 80-year-old native of the Philadelphia area, Stan was a devoted husband to his wife, Rita, approaching their 53rd anniversary in June, 2026.
He was Dad to Jessica Brooks Pantellere and Meredith Bause, and Papa to Declan and Theo, the loves of his life. His sister Peggy Weldon also survives.
He graduated from Temple University with an MBA in Finance...
Grayson Clark Fox
May 7, 2026
Grayson Clark Fox, 2, of Denver, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on May 7, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family, following complications from a genetic condition.
Born in Lititz, he was the deeply loved son of Tucker D. and Sierra A. (Martin) Fox.
Grayson’s life was filled with love, joy, and meaning. In his two years, he touched countless...
Harriet "Sis" L. Blessing
May 7, 2026
Harriet “Sis” F. (McClune) Blessing, 93, of East Earl, passed away on May 7, 2026 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Martha (Petsch) McClune.
She was the wife of the late Samuel E. Blessing, with whom she married on April 4, 1974 and shared 36 years of marriage until...
Sarah C. Spencer
May 6, 2026
Sarah C. Spencer, 74, of New Holland, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Sarah was born in Philadelphia to her late parents, Raymond W. and Gladys M. (Allen) Carrick. Her husband, Robert L. Spencer, Sr., survives at home.
Sarah’s career was spent at Villanova University. In her retirement, she enjoyed crafting. She was a...
Donald L. Usner
May 5, 2026
Donald (“Donnie”) Leroy Usner – loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend – passed away on May 5, 2026.
Donnie was the son of Miriam Ewell Usner and Leroy C Usner. The middle of five brothers, he was predeceased by Tim, Dean, and Rodney Usner. He is survived by a half-brother, Richard Montgomery of Lebanon.
He graduated from Garden Spot High School...
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