Obituaries

Jan 22, 2021

Kathryn May (Weaver) Martin, 94, of 99 Bethany Road, Ephrata, entered into her heavenly home on Friday January 22, 2021 at Ephrata Manor due to complications from Covid-19.

Born in Union Grove on July 1, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Frances (Burkholder) and David N. Weaver. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 19, 2021

Joseph P. Eskra 85, Ephrata, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Zerbe Sisters Retirement Community on January 19, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marlene A. Nenichka Eskra; daughter, Linda A. Eskra Maurizi and her husband Joseph D. Maurizi, Reamstown; grandson, Marc J. Maurizi and his wife Kira A. Parks, New...

Jan 18, 2021

Alma Denlinger Martin, 85, formerly of New Holland and lately of Landis Homes Retirement Community was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday January 18, 2021 with her husband and children at her side. She was the wife of Luke M. Martin to whom she was married for 64 years.

Born...

Jan 17, 2021

Wilmer Z. Martin, 70, of East Earl, PA, died at home on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

He was the husband of the late Anna Joyce Horning Martin who died in 2016. Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Willis M. and Anna Mae Zimmerman Martin.

Wilmer was a member of the...

Jan 16, 2021

Larry E. Bevins, 52, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was married 26 years to Tricia L. Shirk Bevins. Born in Westminster, MD he was the son of James R. Bevins and Emogene M. Kegley Bevins.

Larry was a 1988 graduate of Pequea Valley High School and...

Jan 16, 2021

Daniel B. Wert, 85, a resident of Maple Farms, Akron, formerly of Terre Hill, died at the home on Saturday, January 16, 2021.

He was the husband of the late Velma M. Gehman Wert who died in 2015. Born in Robinson Twp., Berks County, he was the son of the late Daniel B. and Lena Hoffert Wert....

Jan 14, 2021

James L. Martin, 82 of Ephrata, formerly of East Earl, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home after a brief illness.

Born in Caernarvon Twp., Lancaster County, he was a son of the late William G. and Anna S. (Lichty) Martin. He was married 52 years to the late Mary K. (Martin) Martin. She died March...

Jan 14, 2021

Harvey W. Horning, Jr., 79, of Brecknock Township passed peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 14, 2021 with family by his side.

Harvey was the son of the late Harvey B. and Nancy W. Horning. He was a much loved husband, father, and grandfather.

Surviving him is his wife of 58 years, Ruth Ann...

Jan 6, 2021

Ronald J. Bloom, 81, of New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.

He was the husband of Fern R. Lausch Bloom. Born in Somerset County, he was the son of the late Wm. Franklin and Doris V. Rankin Bloom.

Ronald was a truck driver all...

Jan 6, 2021

Ray W. Zimmerman, 80, of Martindale, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home after a 3-year battle with cancer. He was married to Elsie Z. (Zimmerman) Zimmerman, who survives.

Born in Jackson Twp., Lebanon County, he was the son of the late Henry M. and Susan (Weiler) Zimmerman.

Ray was...

Jan 3, 2021

Leanore J. Wissinger, 87, of Honey Brook, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Manor Care, Sinking Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer F. Wissinger, in 2012.

Born in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late Algie and Esther (Rager) Varner.

Leanore was a homemaker and a...

Jan 2, 2021

Michele A. Miller, 78, formerly of New Holland, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Kutztown Manor.

Born in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Florence (Cameron) Miller.

Michele was a registered nurse, working in various facilities as a supervisor, Rehab Nurse and an ER Nurse.

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Jan 2, 2021

Richard M. Welk, Jr., 60, of Narvon, died at his home on Saturday, January 2, 2021, after a 1-year illness.

Born in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Richard M. Welk, Sr. and Dorothy (Trego) Welk Witmer. He was married 13 years, on July 27, to Brenda A. (Miller) Welk.

Richard was a...

Dec 30, 2020

Alvin E. Jacobs, 86, of East Earl, passed away on Wednesday, December 30,2020 at Maple Farms in Akron. He was the husband of Shirley E. Means Jacobs to whom he was married for 67 years. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late John C. Jacobs and the late Pauline Witwer Jacobs Wessner.

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Dec 30, 2020

Robert E. Shupp, Sr., 81, of Denver, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Hershey Medical Center, after a brief illness.

Born in Denver, he was a son of the late Walter and Ada (Trostle) Shupp. He was married 64 years on July 28 to Agnes (Heck) Shupp.

Robert worked as a brick and block mason...

Dec 28, 2020

Shiela J. (Ruland) Hackett, 74, of Blue Ball, died Monday, December 28, 2020 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, after a brief illness.

Born in Mauston, WI, she was a daughter of the late Claude W. and Jean E. (Watts) Ruland.

Shiela worked from 1962 to 1965 as a salesclerk at the former Abe Levitt Clothing...

Dec 27, 2020

George T. Stroup, Jr., 77, of Denver, PA, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Chandler Regional Hospital, Chandler, AZ.

Born in Altoona, PA, he was a son of the late George T. and Helen Frances (Hill) Stroup. He was married 55 years on December 18 to Dorothy L. (Bayer) Stroup.

George was a 1961 graduate...

Dec 27, 2020

Patricia Ann Griel, 77, of Willow Street, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by family after a 3-year battle with cancer.

Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late J. Robert and Anna Mary (Neff) Gehr. She was married 56 years on March 28...

Dec 26, 2020

Richard “Butch” Laudermilch, Jr., 75, of East Earl, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital following a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born in Bowmansville, he was the son of the late Richard, Sr. and Helen Long Laudermilch.

Butch was a bricklayer most of his life and enjoyed drag racing...

Dec 26, 2020

In the comfort of his home & surrounded by family, Richard Adams passed away December26th.

While he enjoyed his engineering career at CNH, his true passion was spending time with his grandchildren, teaching them to fish. He also enjoyed creative projects in his garage.

At St Paul’s, he created Tex, Curley,...