Obituaries

Mar 28, 2025

Jonas H. Martin, 23, of Pembroke, KY, passed away on March 28, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Hospital, in Nashville, TN, due to injuries sustained in an accident. Jonas was born in Brecknock Township, to his parents, Jesse H. and Esther M. (Hoover) Martin.

Jonas worked as a carpenter and was a member of Reidenbach Mennonite Church in...

Mar 26, 2025

Nancy L. Ellsworth, 77, of New Holland, PA, passed away on March 26, 2025, at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. Nancy was born in Lancaster, to her late parents, John M. and Miriam (Keener) Thomas.

Nancy realized a full career as a healthcare administrator, and enjoyed reading, knitting, gardening, along with a passionate collection of sheep figures,...

Mar 23, 2025

Robert K. Groff, 80, of Honey Brook, passed away on March 23, 2025 in his residence.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Francis S. and Thelma I. (Hampton) Groff.

He was the husband of Loretta Faye (Sayre) Wadsworth, whom he has shared over 25 years together.

He was employed...

Mar 22, 2025

On Saturday, March 22nd, The Rev. John H. (Jack) Estep of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, Pennsylvania, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who he loved and served. Jack was born on June 30, 1930 in Bellwood, PA to Kenneth and Anna (nee Turnbaugh) Estep. Jack’s beloved wife of 62 years, Dottie, passed into...

Mar 21, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Mae (Lawrence) Fuller, 76, of East Earl, passed away on March 21, 2025 at Chester County Hospital.

Born in Peterborough, NH, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Shirley Gobeil Lawrence.

She was the loving wife of Dennis J. Fuller Sr., whom she shared 57 happy years of marriage.

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Mar 21, 2025

Ronald Townsend, 68, of New Holland, passed away on March 21, 2025 in his residence.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Reed E. and Martha A. (Gundaker) Townsend.

He was the husband of Pamela A. (Schriver) Townsend, with whom he shared 16 years of marriage.

He attended Olney High...

Mar 21, 2025

Irene M. (Zimmerman) Zimmerman, 87, of East Earl, passed away on March 21, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Jonas M. and Sarah N. (Martin) Zimmerman.

She was the wife of Lester L. Zimmerman, who she married on December 19, 1959 and with whom she...

Mar 19, 2025

Deborah Louise (Jay) Abbey, beloved wife, mother, Grammie, sister, and friend, passed away March 19, 2025 at the age of 72 in Lancaster, PA. Born March 31, 1952 in Rochester NY, she is survived by her husband of 35 years, Mark Abbey, daughter Kirsten Baker (husband Daniel Baker), son Nathaniel Abbey, grandchildren Caleb and Benjamin Baker, and sisters Judy...

Mar 17, 2025

Eileen Kerr, of Stroudsburg, PA went home to be with Jesus on Monday, March 17, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her daughter's. She passed peacefully from her earthly home at Streamside Camp & Conference, which she loved dearly, under the care St. Luke's Home Hospice. Born in Columbus, OH, the daughter of the late Walter F. Mc Cauley...

Mar 17, 2025

Aaron Z. Horst, 68, of Denver, PA, passed away on March 17, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Aaron was born in East Earl, PA, to his late parents, John Z. and Emma M. (Zeiset) Horst. He was married to Loretta (Metzler) Horst, who survives at home.

Aaron was a skilled contractor, building...

Mar 13, 2025

Vincent Joseph Paparo, 74, of Akron, PA passed away on March 13, 2025.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jospeh Vincent Paparo Sr. and Miriam G. (Dennis) Paparo.

He was the husband of Kay E. (Myers) Paparo, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage.

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Mar 12, 2025

Paul Stoltzfus Kurtz passed away on March 12, 2025, at Fairmount Homes at the age of 94. He is survived by his wife Lydia (Sensenig), children Paulson (Shirley), Pearl (Eric Bruker), Phillip, and Phyllis (Eric Ulrey), as well as seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother John of Snow Hill, MD, sister Caroline Plank...

Mar 11, 2025

Judy Erickson Willey, 78, of New Holland, PA, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, at Penn State Lancaster Medical Center. Judy was born in Los Angeles, CA, to her late parents, Clinton and Gladys (Griffin) Erickson. Her husband, Robert Louis Willey, Jr., died on April 16, 2024.

Judy was an artistic woman, who loved the Lord....

Mar 11, 2025

Mary Jane Haller, 84, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Roy E. Haller who died in 2011. Born in Denver, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Ziemer Horning.

Mary Jane had been employed as a...

Mar 10, 2025

Stephen G. Farnsworth, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, at the age of 81 in New Holland. Born in Grand Island, NE, to the late Gaylord R. and Mary Jean (Braun) Farnsworth, Stephen's life was marked by a deep commitment to his family and community.

Stephen's career with Case...

Mar 9, 2025

Rochelle T. Trout, 48, of Mountville, passed away on March 9, 2025 after a two year battle with colon cancer.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Donald M. Trout and the late Ruth K. (Fisher) Trout.

She previously attended Petra Church and worked at Goodwill. She enjoyed crafts and reading.

Rochelle...

Mar 7, 2025

Frances W. Martin, 85, of East Earl, passed away at home on Friday, March 7, 2025.

She was the wife of the late Paul R. Martin who died in 2016. Born in Denver, she was the daughter of the late Noah Z. and Lizzie M. Weaver Nolt.

Frances was a homemaker and a member of...

Mar 7, 2025

Arthur W. Aber, 70, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025. Arthur was born in Easton, PA, to his late parents, Charles and Barbara Ann (Brensinger) Aber. He was married to Kimberly A. (Womer) Aber, who survives at home.

Arthur was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, where he served for 13 years...

Mar 6, 2025

Elvin W. Weaver, 72, of East Earl, PA, passed away on March 6, 2025, at Reading Hospital. Elvin was born in Ephrata, PA, to his late parents, Aaron S. and Mabel G. (Wanner) Weaver. He was married to Linda A. (Zimmerman) Weaver, who resides at home.

Elvin was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church (Lancaster Conference). He...

Mar 5, 2025

Jonas M. Hoover, 84, of New Holland, passed away on March 5, 2025 in his residence.

Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late David and Elizabeth (Martin) Hoover.

He was the husband of Anna F. (Martin) Hoover.

He was a member of Reidenbach Mennonite Church and was a farmer....