Obituaries

Jun 3, 2021

Following two decades of bravely overcoming myriad maladies, Ric Tribble passed peacefully surrounded by family and seemingly at peace with the fate brought by his final illness.

Jon Eric “Ric” Tribble was born on August 18, 1943 in Hays, Kansas. He was the youngest of four children of Katherine and Carl Tribble. Some eight years...

Jun 1, 2021

Carol A. (Weiler) Harple, 75, of Honeybrook, passed away on June 1, 2021, in Tower Health Reading Hospital.

Born in Thorndale, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Cora (Frantz) Weiler.

She was a graduate of Downingtown High School and employed as an LPN for numerous facilities. She enjoyed crocheting and participating in...

Jun 1, 2021

Carol A. (Weiler) Harple, 75, of Honeybrook, passed away on June 1, 2021, in Tower Health Reading Hospital. Born in Thorndale, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Cora (Frantz) Weiler. She was a graduate of Coatesville Area High School and employed as an LPN for numerous facilities. She enjoyed crocheting and participating in activities held at...

May 28, 2021

Elmo Lorah, 91, died peacefully in the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Ephrata Hospital. She had resided at Ephrata Manor since 2013.

She was married 65 years to Charles E. Lorah who died in 2019. Surviving is a daughter, Deborah K. Lorah of Blue Ball, and several nieces and nephews....

May 26, 2021

Dorothy Lois (Hegdahl), 62, of Robeson Township, passed away at home on May 26, 2021 on her 37th wedding anniversary to her loving husband, Robert B. Gerhart.

Born in Indianapolis, IN, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Lois (Norman) Hegdahl.

She was a homemaker for most of her life. Dorothy was a...

May 24, 2021

Donald L. Hanna, Bodee, 63, of Narvon, passed peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Diane S. Hanna. They had enjoyed being together for 36 years.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James and Virginia (Kurtz) Hanna.

He had...

May 24, 2021

Marc Donald High, 52, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 24, 2021 after a three month diagnosis of ALS.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Donald L. High of Lancaster, and the late Dorothy M. High who passed away November 9, 2020.

Marc was employed by High Associates. He...

May 22, 2021

June Winifred Hartigan, 92, of New Holland, died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Garden Spot Village. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Hartigan, in 1992.

Born in Camden, NJ, she was the daughter of the late James G. and Naomi (Batten) Lewis.

June worked as a police stenographer...

May 19, 2021

Richard W. Harnish, 72, of New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Landis Homes Retirement Community.

He was married 48 years to Ann Etta Coffman Harnish. Born in Lock Haven, Clinton County, he was the son of the late Leroy and Geraldine Ganoe Harnish.

Richard retired from Yellow Freight where he had...

May 14, 2021

Luc Huynh, 99 of 112 N. Roberts Ave., New Holland, PA passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

He was the beloved husband of the late Nguyen Thi Thu.

He was a train conductor, and the owner of a bookstore in Nha-Trang, Viet-Nam.

Mr. Huynh came to New Holland in...

May 14, 2021

Donald Garth Wise, 87, of Denver, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 14, 2021.

He was married 49 years to Donna F. Lucas Wise. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Frank S. and Lois Mae Herr Wise.

Garth spent most of his career working on...

May 13, 2021

Dorothy Louise “DottieLou” Rissler, 78, of Denver, passed away at home on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

She was married 26 years to David R. Rissler. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Paul H. and Anna D. Ford.

DottieLou retired from Berk-Tek after many years of employment. She was a member of...

May 11, 2021

Jacob R. Beiler, 85, died peacefully at his home on May 11, 2021 while under

the care of Hospice and Community Care and surrounded by his children and

grandchildren. Jacob, better know as Jakey R., was born on March 2, 1936 in

New Holland, PA, born to the late John and Lydia (Stoltzfus)...

May 11, 2021

Gary W. Pentz of Denver entered into glory on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. He was the son of Orville and Reta (Pullen) Pentz of Trenton, NJ.

Gary graduated from Trenton High School and served in the US Air Force 141st Fighter Interceptor Squadron. He worked as a printing supervisor and continued his career in printing. He served...

May 9, 2021

Bob Hoover, 89, passed into eternal life on May 9th at Garden Spot Village.

He attended Havertown High School and then graduated from Dickinson College. He served in the Navy as an aircraft pilot on the Philippine Sea and retired after 21 years in the Reserve.

He is survived by his wife, Bobbie; a son,...

May 9, 2021

Timothy L. Kulp, 58, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 9, 2021.

He was married nine years to Sandra Lynn Calvert Kulp. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Samuel N. and A. Joyce Zimmerman Kulp of Ephrata.

Tim had worked many years at the former Martins Grocery Store in Morgantown. He...

May 7, 2021

Harry M. Burkholder, 90, of 576 Blue Rock Road, New Holland, died at his home on May 7, 2021 after a brief illness.

Born in Earl Township, he was the son of the late Henry R. Burkholder and Annie (Martin) Burkholder.

Harry was a retired farmer and a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church (Groffdale...

May 5, 2021

Jane I. Aikens, 84, formerly of Honey Brook, a resident of Long Community, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.

Jane was married 64 years to the late Louis James Aikens who died in December 2020.

Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late...

May 4, 2021

Mildred M Bomberger 89 passed away May 4, 2021 at Maple Farm, Akron. Born in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Paul D and Miriam (Stauffer) Wenger. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl E. Bomberger. They shared 64 years of marriage until Carl’s death, June 25, 2014. She was a faithful member of...

May 2, 2021

George Musser Gehman, 94, formerly of Bowmansville, died Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Ephrata Manor. He is survived by his wife, Edna (Martin) Gehman.

Born in Mohnton, he was the son of the late Garson and Emma (Musser) Gehman.

George was employed as a department supervisor at the former Weaver’s Poultry....