Obituaries

Aug 1, 2021

Betty F. Smith, 95, a long-time resident of New Holland, died Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Garden Spot Village. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Donald Smith in 2004.

Born in Mt. Joy, Betty was the daughter of the late George W. and Helen B. (Book) Fuller.

Betty...

Aug 1, 2021

Bruce W. Wenger, 70, of Lancaster, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 1, 2021 following a 20 year illness.

He was married 48 years to Deborah K. Sellers Wenger. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ralph B. and Marian R. Witmer Wenger.

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Jul 31, 2021

Katie N. Shirk, 92, of 278 East Black Creek Rd., East Earl, PA died July 31, 2021, at her home, after a long illness.

She was the wife of Titus M. Shirk, who passed away in 2009. Born in Caernarvon Township, she was the daughter of the late Clement M. and Annie (Newswanger) Leinbach.

Jul 31, 2021

Mary Jane “Jane” (Elmer) Gossert, 89, passed away on July 31, 2021 at the Mifflin Center.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George Dewey and Mary Esther (Wetzler) Elmer.

She was the loving wife of Ralph “Bill” W. Gossert, until the time of his passing on June 2, 2020.

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Jul 29, 2021

Ralph David Bitler Jr., 86 of Ephrata, passed away on July 29, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Birdsboro, he was the youngest of six children to the late Ralph and Ina (Akerblom) Bitler.

Ralph was the loving husband of Joanne (LeFevre) Bitler, with whom he shared fifty-five years of marriage until her passing...

Jul 27, 2021

Anna S. (Martin) Zeiset, 84, of East Earl Township, passed away on July 27, 2021, in WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

She was the loving wife of the late Eli M. Zeiset, until the time of his passing in 2010.

Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Noah K. and Emma (Shirk)...

Jul 25, 2021

Ida N. Scheloske, 92, of New Holland, PA went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 25, 2021.

She was the wife of the late Dr. John J. Scheloske who died in 1995. Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Norman, Sr. and Martha McElroy Hepner.

A graduate of...

Jul 24, 2021

Betty Jane Weitzel Taylor, 89, of Caernarvon Township passed away on July 24, 2021.

Born in Caernarvon Township, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Weller) Devine.

Betty was a member of Mount Culmen Evangelical Congregation Church. Her favorite pastime was attending the casinos, cooking apple pies and having her hair combed...

Jul 22, 2021

Melvin W. Weinhold went to meet his Lord and Savior early Thursday morning, July 22, 2021. He was residing at Ephrata Manor, Ephrata, PA. Melvin was born, raised and lived his entire life in the village of Fivepointville, PA. He was married for 65 years to Lillian J. Weinhold, who preceded him in death on August 25, 2018.

Jul 22, 2021

Richard P. Patton, 60, of New Holland, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Ronald K. and Betty Rote Patton of Lancaster.

Richard spent 20 years on the U.S. Navy and was employed as a mechanic by Advanced Food Products. He enjoyed...

Jul 18, 2021

Patricia Jane Ratchford Wandishin passed away peacefully on July 18, 2021 with her son by her side. Pat was born on August 13, 1933 in Nanticoke, PA to the late Phyllis and Emory Ratchford. Pat spent the first 17 years of her life in Nanticoke, with her beloved grandparents, Grandma Maude and Popeye (Harry Ratchford) who instilled in her...

Jul 15, 2021

Robert Charles Franklin Adams, son of Kimberly Virginia Ferrell and Nehemiah Charles Franklin Adams, was stillborn on July 15, 2021, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Also surviving him is a sister, Audrey Adams, Maternal Grandparents Robert and Tammy Ferrell and Paternal Grandparents, Lorianne and Kevin Martin and Eric and Kim Adams.

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Jul 15, 2021

Shirley Rose Titus, 2, of New Holland, passed away on July 15, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born on November 27, 2018, in Lititz, she was the daughter of Nathaniel Ross and Faith Danielle (Dunkle) Titus.

Shirley was born with SCN8A, a genetic mutation which can cause multiple seizures and epilepsy.

Shirley was...

Jul 14, 2021

Peggy L. Shirk, 89, of New Holland, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital. She was married to Harrison M. Shirk for 67 years.

Born in Adamstown, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth (Green) Haushouer.

Peggy was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, making crafts, and...

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...