Obituaries

Jun 9, 2025

Jordan James Cook, 40, of Leola, PA, passed away on June 9, 2025, at home. Jordan was born in DuBois, PA, to his parents, Stephen James Cook and Chrisanne Ishino.

Jordan was a strong and intelligent man, who possessed an immense work ethic. Jordan worked as a welder after graduating from the welding program at Thaddeus Stevens...

Jun 7, 2025

Larry L. Miller, 83, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at his home.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late John Edward and Mary Jane (Fletcher) Miller.

Larry was employed as a commercial HVAC technician in the Greater Philadelphia area for many years. He was...

Jun 4, 2025

Janet Herr Keefer went to be with her heavenly father on June 4, 2025; she was 83 years old. She was born in Lancaster, PA, to the late Jacob B. and Erma Mae Siegrist. She was the oldest of 12 children.

Janet and her husband, Jim, were married in October 1961. They shared a marriage filled with...

Jun 4, 2025

Ammon Z. Martin, 80, of 5711 Division Highway, Narvon, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

He was the husband of Eva M. Hoover Martin. Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Amos M. and Mary Zimmerman Martin,

Ammon was a retired farmer and a member of the Reidenbach...

Jun 3, 2025

Leon Weaver Burkholder, 90, formerly of New Holland, passed away on June 3, 2025 at Fairmount Homes.

Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Michael W. and Emma (Weaver) Burkholder.

He was the husband of Vera M. (Nolt) Burkholder, with whom he married on January 14, 1956 and shared 69 years...

May 31, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Roger B. Grant, 81, of Narvon, PA, on May 31, 2025, peacefully at his home. Roger was born in Philadelphia to his late parents, Earl and Leah (Van Dyke) Grant. His wife, Sally E. Grant, passed away on September 9, 2021.

He was a graduate of Upper Darby High...

May 31, 2025

Grayson Oliver Fritsch, unexpectedly passed away, shortly after birth, on May 31, 2025.

He was born at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital.

Grayson is survived by his mother, Haley R. Fritsch, his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Zane wife of George, his godmother, Sara Fritsch and maternal great grandmother, Kathy Wilson.

No services will be held at...

May 31, 2025

Helen E. Kon, 80, of Narvon, passed away at home on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

She was the wife of the late Jan A. “John” Kon, Jr. who died in 2000. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Emilie Geiger Ulmer.

Helen retired from Shady Maple Smorgasbord where she had...

May 31, 2025

Ruth Ann Bowman, 77, of Newmanstown, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Fairmount Homes. Ruth Ann was born in Ephrata, PA, to her late parents, Harvey S. and Verna (Horning) Fox. She shared 56 years of marriage with her husband, Raymond M. Bowman, who survives at home.

Ruth Ann will be remembered as the...

May 29, 2025

Emma L. (Shupp) Good, 98, a resident of Fairmount Homes passed away on May 29, 2025.

Born in Denver, she was the daughter of the late Walter S. and Ada H. (Trostle) Shupp.

She was the wife of the late Carl A. Good, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage until the time of...

May 28, 2025

John D. Yohn, 82 of New Holland, passed away at home on May 28, 2025.

He was the son of the late William and Wilda (Gregg) Yohn.

He was the husband of Tootie (Sandoe) Yohn, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.

He worked for Central Penn Transportation for many years as...

May 27, 2025

Joan Davidson, 86, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on May 27th, 2025, due to complications from advanced dementia. Surrounded by her loving family, Joan peacefully left this world, leaving behind beautiful memories of a life fully and joyously lived.

Born in Shamokin, PA, on October 31, 1938, Joan graduated from Chester High School before beginning her remarkable...

May 26, 2025

Michael E. Northeimer, 54, of New Holland, died Monday, May 26, 2025, at his home.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Carol (Linton) Northeimer and the late Woodrow “Woody” Northeimer, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Northeimer) Wagner, married to Joshua Wagner, his two grandsons, Liam and Lucas Michael, as well...

May 19, 2025

Myra Ann Harsh, 85, of New Holland, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Harry H. Harsh who died in 2016. Born in Bird-In-Hand, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Minnie Englert Sweigart.

Myra had worked as a seamstress in the...

May 19, 2025

Thomas B. Waddington Jr., 69, of New Holland, passed away on May 19, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Darby, he was the son of the late Thomas B. Waddington Sr. and Elizabeth Jane (Bates) Greaves-Wolf.

He retired from D.M. Stoltzfus and Sons, where he was the shipping manager. He was a member of...

May 17, 2025

Mary Ella Eby, 94, of New Holland, died Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Race Street House in Richland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eli S. Eby, in 1985.

Born in Terre Hill, she was the daughter of the late Eli Z. and Mary (Nolt) Zimmerman.

She was a...

May 17, 2025

Delores Elaine (Hahn) Snader, 87, a resident of Maple Farm, passed away on May 17, 2025.

Born in Blue Ball, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Cleta (Diehm) Hahn.

She was the wife of the late Ray W. Snader, with whom she married on July 2, 1955 and shared 68 years of...

May 16, 2025

Wilson Arbogast Foust Jr., 92, a resident of Abbeyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, passed away on May 16, 2025.

Born and raised in New Holland, he was the son of the late Dr. Wilson A. Foust, MD and Elizabeth (Schmertz) Foust.

As a child, Wilson enjoyed playing backyard games with the local children in the...

May 12, 2025

Patricia A Weaver, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on May 12, 2025, at her home in Lancaster. She was born in New Holland, to her late parents, Ira and Viola (Martin) Musser.

Pat graduated from New Holland High School in 1950. She then attended and graduated from Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing, earning her RN. Pat...

May 12, 2025

Dale H. Benner was welcomed into heaven on May 12, 2025. He brought much joy and love into his family and all who knew him. He enjoyed many things. For example, he loved cheering on the Phillies and Eagles. He loved gospel music, especially the Gaither Vocal Band. Dale was a lifetime member of Old Road Mennonite Church.