Obituaries

Dec 11, 2020

Louise F. Hughes, 93, died peacefully at her daughter's home, on Friday, December 11th, 2020, with her daughter at her side, in New Holland, PA..

She was the loving wife of the late Arthur Hughes Jr.. She was born in Rumson, NJ to the late Howard and Martha Prichard.

She is...

Dec 11, 2020

Lori A. Lockard, 52, of Lancaster, died Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Her husband of 28 years, Michael Lockard, survives.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Thomas Hoffmeier of Gap and the late Sandra (Means) Hoffmeier.

Lori was a director/teacher...

Dec 10, 2020

Samuel D. Stoltzfus, 69, of Lancaster went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 10, 2020 at his residence.

Sam was the son of the late Elam L. Stoltzfus and Mattie (Kauffman) Stoltzfus - Ronks, PA. Also preceded in death by his brother, Omar. Sam is survived by his wife of 35 years,...

Dec 9, 2020

Chester I. Clark, 82, of East Earl, died Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Newport Meadows. His wife of 63 years, Margaret A. (Friedly) Clark, survives.

Born in Goodville, he was the son of the late George and Freda (Ruoss) Clark.

Chester was a truck driver for Sperry New Holland, now CNH...

Dec 8, 2020

Helen A. Usner, 95, of East Earl, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Fairmount Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Usner in 2005.

Born in Greenbank, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Bessie (Lowery) Sandoe.

Helen worked for a number of years in...

Dec 8, 2020

Richard Earl Kohl, 79, of Stevens, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

Born in Narvon, he was a son of the late Andrew and Florence (Roth) Kohl.

Richard was a truck driver most of his life.

Surviving are three children; five grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

A private graveside service...

Dec 7, 2020

Bethel L. “Beck” Lewis, 84, of New Holland, formerly of Downingtown, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 7, 2020.

Born in Green Cove, VA, he was a son of the late Rufus and Alma (Green) Lewis. He was married 60 years on June 25 to Maryann (Tibel) Lewis.

Beck worked in the shipping department of Milprint...

Dec 7, 2020

Laura S. Horning, 64, of 204 Orlan Road, New Holland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 7, 2020.

She was married 44 years to Amos R. Horning. Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late John M. and Barbara Z. Sensenig Nolt.

Laura was a homemaker and the manager of Cedar...

Dec 5, 2020

After a period of declining health in his 89th year, Leon W. Hess (Hessie) of New Holland, peacefully passed from his earthly life early Saturday morning at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy.

Leon was the son of the late Myer and Carrie (Zwally) Hess, and in July of this year, celebrated 67 years of...

Dec 3, 2020

Carl H. Kohl, 68, of New Holland, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was the husband of Shelvie J. Garver Kohl. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Herbert and Betty Devine Kohl.

Carl retired from Conestoga Wood Products where he had been employed as...

Dec 3, 2020

Raymond R Tice Sr, 84 of New Holland died Thursday, December 3, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Matawan, NJ, he was the son of the late Charles and Caroline (Dye) Tice. He was married 48 years to the late Annette M. (Priggre) Tice.

He retired from Aqualon-Hercules in...

Nov 30, 2020

Douglas S. Wilson, 63, formerly of Ronks, a resident of the Welsh Mountain Home, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Richard B. and Doris Smith Wilson. Doug was a 1975 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School. He had been employed at Intelligencer Printing Company for 30 years. Prior...

Nov 30, 2020

Marie A. Howe, 99, died November 30, 2020 after a brief illness.

She was born July 31, 1921 in McMinnville, OR to the late Menno C. and Fannie J. (Christner) Beachy. Marie was married to the late Milton B. Howe.

She had various jobs throughout the years which included Bareville Garment Factory, driving school bus...

Nov 29, 2020

Gail G. Daddario, 66 of Bowmansville, was received into the arms of her saviour on Sunday, November 29, 2020, after battling cancer for over a year.

Born in Gilbert, WV, she was a daughter of the late Aubrey and Icy Pearl (Toler) Hatfield.

Besides loving the Lord, she also loved her Husband of 47 years,...

Nov 29, 2020

R. Phillip High, 74, of Terre Hill, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was married 21 years to Beverly Ann Hayward High. Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Edward and Dorothy Hafler High.

Phillip was a member of Bethany Grace Fellowship Church in...

Nov 29, 2020

William R. Fryberger, Sr., 91 of New Holland, died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, after a brief illness.

Born in Narvon, Salisbury Twp., Lancaster County, PA, he was a son of the late Lorenzo and Florence (Smith) Fryberger. He wife of 62 years, Norma (High) Fryberger, died Jan. 26, 2016.

William...

Nov 29, 2020

Jeremy M. Nolt, 42, of East Earl, died unexpectedly of an aneurysm on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Huntingdon County. His wife of 20 years, Joni A. (Faust) Nolt, survives.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Harold and Twila (Betsker) Nolt of East Earl.

Jeremy was the owner/operator of...

Nov 27, 2020

Charles Christian “Kris” Groff, 73, of East Earl, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, after a brief illness.

Kris was born in Lancaster and grew up in New Holland. He was a son of the late Parke and Hazel (Helms) Groff. His wife of 38 years, Joan T. (Lavine) Groff, died Jan. 29,...

Nov 26, 2020

John F. Anderson Jr., 65, of New Holland, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his home after a lengthy illness.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late John F. Anderson, Sr. and Lorraine (Ajar) Hopper. He was married 35 years on April 13th to Sharon (Tice) Anderson.

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Nov 26, 2020

Ruth S. Overholser, 102, died peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020.

Born in Underwood, North Dakota, she was a daughter of Johnn and Alvina (Stoebner) Schell.

She grew up on a farm with 8 siblings, in the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression, where she learned the lessons of...