Obituaries

Robin Amy Beam

Mar 11, 2021

Robin (Lusky) Beam, of Elverson, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 11th. She was the loving wife of William (Bill) Beam with whom she shared 36 years of Marriage.

Born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Lusky and Betty Lou Lusky.

Robin was a...

Charles Paul Pittman

Mar 10, 2021

Charles Paul Pittman, 60, of New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was married 35 years to Donna D. Groff Pittman. He was the son of the late Merle and Annie Holden Pittman.

Charles had worked for Tyson Foods for many years. He enjoyed hunting, yard sales, go-karts,...

Roy S. Hummer

Mar 10, 2021

Roy S. Hummer, 90, of New Holland died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. His wife, Virginia G. “Ginny” (Kreitz) Hummer, preceded him in death in 2019.

Born in Manheim, he was the son of the late Spencer Hummer and Pauline Ellinger.

Roy enjoyed serving in the Navy...

Levi Leon Shirk

Mar 9, 2021

Levi “Leon” Shirk, 87, of New Holland, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Ephrata Manor.

Born in Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster County, he was a son of the late Raymond and Anna (Horning) Shirk. His wife, Shirley M. (Buzzard) Shirk, died Oct. 9, 2015.

Leon owned and operated Shirks Body Shop, and later Shirks...

Mark David Reddington

Mar 9, 2021

Mark D. Reddington, 54, of East Earl, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

Born in Jacksonville, FL he was the son of the late Leslie and Josephine Kostival Reddington.

Mark was employed by H. M. Stauffer and Sons in Leola. He had previously worked for Quality Custom Kitchens. He enjoyed riding motorcycle,...

Norman E. Brower

Mar 8, 2021

Norman E. Brower, Jr., 73, of New Holland, passed away at home on Monday, March 8, 2021.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Norman E. and Anne Smith Brower.

Norman was a graduate of Twin Valley High School. He had served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1968 to 1972...

Marian F. Schwartz

Mar 7, 2021

Marian F. Schwartz, passed away on March 7, 2021, while residing at Brethren Village Retirement Community in Lititz, PA. She was 87 years old. Her husband, Elwood “Woody” Schwartz predeceased her on November 22, 2020.

Born March 6, 1934, in Bowmansville, PA, Marian was a graduate of Shillington High School class of 1952.

Upon graduating...

James R. Sauer

Mar 6, 2021

James R. Sauer, 78, of New Holland, was born July 23, 1942 to the late Walter and Alice (Spickard) Sauer. He passed into the arms of the Lord on March 6, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Ochal Sauer, having 58 wonderful years of marriage.

Jim was employed by Bell of Pa., as an engineer,...

Paul Z. Newswanger

Mar 6, 2021

Paul Z. Newswanger, 89, formerly of New Holland, died Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the home of his daughter Grace. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha W. (Oberholtzer) Newswanger in 2015.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Adam and Mary (Zimmerman) Newswanger.

Paul...

Florence Marie Gordon

Mar 3, 2021

Florence M. Gordon, 91, died peacefully in her sleep at home on March 3, 2021 and has gone to be with the Lord.

She was born June 19, 1929 in Greenwich Village, NY, the daughter of Michael and Frances (Coffey) St. John.

Florence grew up in Hamilton Beach, NY and moved to Howard Beach, NY...

Ervin M. Horst

Mar 2, 2021

Ervin M. Horst, Jr., 73, of Ephrata, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital from injuries sustained in a farming accident. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Etta M. (Burkholder) Horst.

Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Ervin and Ada (Sensenig) Horst.

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Frank B. Herceg

Mar 1, 2021

Frank B. Herceg, 76, of Bowmansville, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, March 1, 2021.

A son of the late Frank L. and Julia (Mako) Herceg, he grew up in Bethlehem, PA. He was married 51 years on June 8 to Karen L. (Lane) Herceg.

Frank was a graduate of Kutztown University with a...

Erma J. Frey

Mar 1, 2021

Erma J. Frey, 68, of Leola, passed away at her home on Monday, March 1, 2021 while surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Leon R. Frey.

Born in Lebanon County, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Verna (Weaver) Horning.

Erma was...

Clyde R. Buzzard

Mar 1, 2021

Clyde R. “Bill” Buzzrd, 78, of New Holland, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Jesiah B. Evans and Erma R. Buzzard.

Bill retired from CNH where he had been employed for 36 years. He was a member of Ranck’s...

Joyce A. Englerth

Feb 26, 2021

Joyce A. Englerth, 84 of New Holland, entered her home in heaven Friday, February 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. “Ray” Englerth, in 2010.

Born in Caernarvon Twp., Berks Co., she was the daughter of the late Ralph J. and Margaret (Russell) Spotts.

A 1954...

Brandon J. Fisher

Feb 25, 2021

Brandon J. Fisher, 31, went to be with his eternal father on Thursday, February 25, 2021 in New Holland after a long battle with addiction. He was a son of Joseph and Lisa (Stoltzfus) Fisher of New Holland.

Brandon attended CV High School, loved sports, was kindhearted, inquisitive, very artistic, and a meticulous young man. He also...

Dale L. Weber

Feb 21, 2021

Dale L. Weber, 76, of East Earl, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2021, at the Hospice & Community Care Center in Mount Joy, Pa, after long, courageous battle with COPD. Born on March 16, 1944, he was the son of the Stephen Weber and G. Arlene (Sheaffer) Weber. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his...

John A. Mansi

Feb 20, 2021

John A. Mansi, Jr., 76, of East Earl, formerly of Colwyn, died peacefully at home on February 20, 2021, surrounded by his children.

Born in Darby, he was the oldest son of the late John A., Sr. and Gertrude (Jones) Mansi. His beloved wife of 43 years, Marie (Wiseley) Mansi died March 31, 2009.

Before...

Thomas William Waldrop

Feb 20, 2021

Thomas William Waldrop, 89, of New Holland, died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 20, 2021.

He was born in Montpelier, VA, on March 11, 1931. His parents were the late Thomas M. Waldrop and Elma Duggins Waldrop. He would have celebrated 66 years of marriage to Martha Rineer Waldrop on April 16.

He graduated...

Ruth T. Good

Feb 19, 2021

Ruth T. Good, 98, of Ephrata, formerly of East Earl, died Friday, February 19, 2021 at Ephrata Manor due to complications from Covid-19.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Belle (Kieffer) Trupe. Her husband, Paul W. Good, died Dec. 3, 1994.

Ruth worked for many years for...