Obituaries

Jul 11, 2021

Janice (Witman) Martin, 90, formally of New Holland Pennsylvania, went to be with her Savior on Sunday, July 11, 2021

Born on February 8, 1931, in Lancaster, Janice was the daughter of the late Roy and Eva (Sietz) Witman. She was the devoted wife of Donald W. Martin, former owner of Floor Craft flooring store with whom...

Jul 10, 2021

H. Richard “Dick” Sauder, Jr., 78, of Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook, went home to be with Jesus on July 10, 2021at 2:00 PM following a struggle with Bronchiectasis, an incurable lung condition.

Born February 20, 1943 in Millersville, Dick was the son of the late H. Richard Sr. and Ruth K. Sauder. He...

Jul 6, 2021

In the Lord’s timing, Ethel J. Steffy, 94, of Terre Hill, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2021 at home.

She was married to the late James Steffy for 65 years until his death in 2017. She was born in Lancaster County.

Ethel was a dedicated homemaker and mother. She enjoyed painting and crafting.

Jul 5, 2021

Howard Allen Moss, of New Holland, entered into glory on July 5, 2021 He was the husband of Barbara Lee Moss with whom he shared 67 years of Marriage.

Born in New Madrid, Missouri, he was the son of late Charles and Eva Moss of Lilbourn, Missouri.

Howard graduated from Portageville High School and served...

Jul 5, 2021

Jeffrey A. Wallick, 69, of Hesston, PA died Monday, July 5, 2021 at home.

Born May 28, 1952 in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Sidney M. and Evelyn T. (Graham) Wallick.

He is survived by his companion, Ran and their dog C.C. Monkey.

He was the retired President...

Jul 4, 2021

Anita E. Whisler, 61, of Kenhorst Borough in Berks County, PA, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2021 in her residence.

Born in Hanover, she was the daughter of Walter D. and Sadie M. (Bair) Whisler.

Anita graduated from Hanover High School as valedictorian of her class. She also graduated from Messiah College and Kutztown...

Jul 4, 2021

Chester M. Hurst, 80, of Mount Joy (formerly from Terre Hill) transitioned from this life to his eternal life with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on July 4, 2021.

Chet was born in 1940 to the late Noah S. and Eva M. Hurst at their home close to Churchtown. He was one of thirteen children born into...

Jul 3, 2021

Titus L. Sensenig went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 3 , 2021 at 96 years of age. He was a resident of Garden Spot Village retirement community for the last six years. He was born on April 14 , 1925 and was the son of Michael and Emma (Landis) Sensenig. For 65 years he was...

Jul 3, 2021

Patricia A. “Pat” (Grimes) Martin, 91, a resident of Garden Spot Village, passed away on July 3, 2021.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Vera (Zinn) Grimes.

She was the loving wife of the late Marvin G. Martin, with whom she married on May 21, 1929 and shared sixty...

Jul 1, 2021

Eli H. Horst, 92, of Leola, PA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 1, 2021. He was the husband of Anna (Wise) Horst, with whom he shared seventy-one years of marriage.

Born in Farmersville, PA he was the son of the late David N. and Lydia (Hoover) Horst.

He...

Jun 28, 2021

Nancy Lou Horton, 81, of Manheim, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 28, 2021.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Margaret McLeod Gessner.

Nancy had worked for many years as a Nursing Assistant at Fairmount Home and also as...

Jun 28, 2021

Naomi E. Wasser, of New Holland and formerly Telford, PA, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 28, 2021. She was 84.

She was the wife of the late Charles W. Wasser who proceeded her in death on November 1, 2018, just four days before his 83rd birthday. Charlie and Naomi had been married for 63 years.

...

Jun 27, 2021

Joyce E. (Overly) Redcap, 85, of New Holland, passed away on June 27, 2021 in her residence.

Born and raised in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Harold R. and Edna (Stauffer) Overly.

She was a member of the 1954 graduating class of New Holland High School. Joyce was a member of...

Jun 25, 2021

Claire Carpenter Byler, 90, peacefully passed away on June 25, 2021, at Garden Spot Village, New Holland, PA surrounded by her beloved husband of nearly 69 years, David A. Byler, and her beloved daughters Jennifer Clark (Steven), Rebecca Gamble (Scott) and Julie Rosario (Francis). Claire is the third of four children born to the late Marion and Dr. Eugene...

Jun 21, 2021

David K Forney, 64, of Caernarvon Township, passed away suddenly in his home on June 21, 2021.

Born in Lycoming County, PA; he was the son of the late Harvey S. and Ruth E. (Lunt) Forney.

David was the loving husband of Darlene Ruth (Shumway) Forney, whom he married on June 17, 1978....

Jun 20, 2021

Nancy Lee Stoltzfus Matranga, 69, of West Earl Township, passed away on June 20, 2021, after a short stay at Moravian Manor in Lititz, PA.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Veryl and Edna (Wenger) Lefever.

She was the loving wife of the late Elias “Chip” Smoker Stoltzfus, with whom she...

Jun 17, 2021

Robert Hahn turned 67 years old in February. He passed away peacefully in his sleep from a long illness & medical complications.

Robert is a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church.

Robert was born on North Island Naval Base in San Diego, California. He has lived in New York, California, Rhode Island...

Jun 16, 2021

Dwight D. Prichett, 76, of West Earl Township, passed away on June 16, 2021, in his residence with his loving neighbors by his side.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Vivian J. and Louise (Kraft) Prichett.

He was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He was employed...

Jun 15, 2021

Helen L. (Freidly) Schaeffer, 79, of Lititz, passed away on June 15, 2021, at UPMC in Harrisburg.

Born at home on Jackson Street in New Holland, PA she was the daughter of the late James Musser and Dorothy Virginia (Pugh) Freidly.

She was the loving wife of the late Richard W. Schaeffer Jr. with whom...

Jun 12, 2021

Betty Jane Miller, 55, of Terre Hill, passed away at home on Saturday, June 12, 2021 following a lengthy illness.

Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Marilyn Myers Miller.

Betty was a graduate of Garden Spot High School and had been employed as the Assistant Manager at the Goodwill...