Obituaries

Clarence Kieffer Weaver

May 3, 2025

Clarence Kieffer Weaver, 91, of New Holland, passed away on May 3, 2025 with his family by his side.

Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Clarence H. and Bertha L. (Kieffer) Weaver.

He was the husband of Susan Irene (Horning) Weaver, with whom he shared 71 years of marriage.

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David R. Kuhne

May 2, 2025

David R. Kuhne, 77, of New Holland, passed away on May 2, 2025 at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital.

Born in Erie, he was the son of the late William M. and Merna (King) Kuhne.

He was the husband of Janet L. (Frank) Kuhne, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage.

He was a...

Jane Jackson

Apr 29, 2025

Jane (Bircher) Jackson, 84, of Ephrata, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with her family by her side on April 29, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late George and Alice (Ogram) Bircher.

She was the wife of Paul R. Jackson, with whom she almost shared 65...

Glenn R. Houck

Apr 26, 2025

Glenn R. Houck, of Narvon, PA, passed away at the age of 84.

Born on August 30, 1940, to Richard and Alice (Fisher) Houck, Glenn grew up in Narvon, Pennsylvania and had a lifelong love of hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He was the co-owner of Houck & Usner Roofing & Siding, where he worked for many...

Grace M. Hurst

Apr 25, 2025

Grace M. Hurst, 60, of East Earl, died suddenly at her home on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Born in Terre Hill, she was the daughter of Irene O. (Martin) Hurst, with whom she resided, and the late Samuel W. Hurst.

Grace worked for several businesses, performing secretarial and bookkeeping duties.

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Nora Z. Martin

Apr 21, 2025

Nora Z. Martin, 91, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Lincoln Christian Home. Nora was born in New Holland, PA, to her late parents, David H. and Emma H. (Zimmerman) Sensenig. Her husband, the late Isaac W. Martin, passed away on July 3, 2014.

Nora was a homemaker and enjoyed being surrounded by...

Judy Alice Witmer

Apr 21, 2025

Judy Alice Witmer, 77, of New Holland, PA, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at her apartment at Garden Spot Village. Born in Groffdale, PA, she was the daughter of Edwin and Myrtle Mentzer. She was the wife of Galen R. Witmer with whom she celebrated 58 years of marriage on March 25th.

She was an...

Jill A. Waters

Apr 21, 2025

Jill A. (Fraze) Waters, 70, of New Holland, passed away on April 21, 2025 at Zerbe Retirement Community.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Carl and Joyce (Smith) Fraze.

She was the wife of Samuel E. Waters, with whom she shared 24 years of marriage.

She was a member of Conestoga...

William E. Middleton

Apr 20, 2025

William E. Middleton, 85, of New Holland, passed away on April 20, 2025 at home from cancer.

Born on May 27, 1939 in Etowah, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William W. and Margaret (McConkey) Middleton of Etowah.

A graduate of Mount Berry High School in Rome, GA, and Millersville University, Bill worked...

Russell Larry Grove

Apr 17, 2025

Russell Larry Grove, 81, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

He was the husband of Janice A. Geib Grove. Born in Morgantown, he was the son of the late Russell A. and Verna Gordon Grove.

Russell retired from Bethlehem Steel after many years...

Kerry Lee Kuipers

Apr 14, 2025

Kerry Lee Kuipers, 67, of Lancaster, passed from this world into peace on Monday April 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a brave battle with cancer.

Raised in New Holland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth J. and Dona I. Kuipers. An accomplished athlete, Kerry participated on the track team and...

Mary Ann Johnson

Apr 13, 2025

Mary Ann Johnson, 86, passed away at home on Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her loving husband, Ron, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage, two daughters, Cathy Proviano (Chuck) and Carol Johnson, and a grandson, Cameron Proviano. Her father, Earl K. Witwer, and her mother, Mary Musselman Witwer, preceded...

Breann Alexis Taschler

Apr 12, 2025

Breann Alexis Taschler, 11, of New Holland, passed away on April 12, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of William D. Taschler and Shannon M. Smith.

She was a very unique little girl, who touched many lives and was loved by many. When she was feeling well, she was...

Henry James Vanzee

Apr 11, 2025

Henry James VanZee, 75, of Stevens, passed away at home on April 11, 2025.

Born in Kalamazoo, MI, he was the son of the late Carl E. and Rena (Doorlag) VanZee.

He was the husband of Rachel M. (Martin) VanZee, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage.

He was a member of...

Dale Harold Coldren

Apr 8, 2025

Dale Harold Coldren, 71, of Cambridge, MD, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Dale was born in Lancaster, PA, to his late parents, Harold S. and Evelyn V. (Esbenshade) Coldren.

While attending Garden Spot High School, Dale wrestled, ran cross country and track. After college, he worked in the technology industry in sales. Dale enjoyed politics,...

Raymond E. Ulrich

Apr 5, 2025

Raymond E. Ulrich, 77, of Reinholds, died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. His wife of 58 years, Janet M. (Burkhart) Ulrich, survives.

Born in Schoeneck, he was the son of Raymond M. and Olive Madalena (Newswanger) Ulrich.

Early in his life, he was employed by Skyline...

Harold S. Reed

Apr 5, 2025

Harold S. Reed, 87, of Terre Hill, died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Fairmount Homes. His wife, Ethel M. (Martin) Reed, preceded him in death in 2010.

Bron in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Harvey and Ruth (Sensenig) Reed.

Harold was a service writer at Tyson...

Cynthia B. Good

Mar 31, 2025

Cynthia Lee (Bomberger) Good, 82, formerly of Ephrata, entered into the more immediate presence of the Lord on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Masonic Village. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard H. Good in 2004

Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Paul D. and Ruth (Smith) Bomberger. She is a...

Dawn Marie Jackson

Mar 30, 2025

Dawn Marie Jackson, 58, of Narvon, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy. Dawn was born in West Chester, PA, to her late parents, Robert Eugene and Suzanne G. (Berkey) Finger. She was the beloved wife of Bronson Harley Jackson, who survives at home.

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George E. Breslin

Mar 29, 2025

George E. Breslin, 89, a resident of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, PA, formerly of Akron, PA, died peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Born in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Bernard and Hilda (Jones) Breslin. He was the beloved husband of Susanna “Sue” M. (Drayer) Breslin with whom he shared 62 wonderful years of...