Obituaries
Martha E. Shirk
May 5, 2026
Martha E. Shirk, 95, of East Earl, passed away at home on May 5, 2026. Martha was born in Emmet County, MI, to her late parents, Clayton and Lydiann (Eby) Kilmer. She was married to Menno M. Shirk, until his passing in December of 2021.
Martha was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting. She was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church-Groffdale Conference.
Martha...
Daniel Joseph Sweeney
May 2, 2026
Daniel Joseph Sweeney was born in Hartford, CT on February 15, 1951, the son of the late William and Wanda Sweeney.
He graduated from George J. Penney High School then the Computer Processing Institute, where he discovered his love for all thing computers. He began his career as a Technical Consultant for a small company in 1986. During this time, he...
Muriel Luverne Smoker
Apr 30, 2026
Muriel Luverne Fisher Smoker, 98, of New Holland, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, at Garden Spot Village, New Holland, PA. She was born in 1927 in Croghan, NY to her late parents Reuben and Adah Lehman Lyndaker. Her first husband, Carl J. Fisher, passed away in 1975 at the early age of 49. After Carl’s death she married...
Kathryn P. Weaver
Apr 30, 2026
Kathryn P. Weaver, 101, a resident of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, passed away on April 30, 2026, with family by her side.
She was born on March 30, 1925, In Morgantown, PA, to the late William W. Peck and Anna (Berstler) Peck. She was the devoted wife of the late Robert F. Weaver, with whom she shared over 69 years...
Samuel Z. Wenger
Apr 29, 2026
Samuel Z. Wenger, 92, a resident of Lincoln Christian Home, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
He was the husband of the late Anna W. Martin Wenger who died in 2007. Born in West Earl Twp., he was the son of the late David G. and Lydia Zimmerman Wenger.
Samuel was a member of the Meadow Valley Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference....
Alma G. Martin
Apr 29, 2026
Alma G. Martin, 77, of 1081 Precast Rd., New Holland, died Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at her home.
Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late David and Mary (Groff) Martin.
She was a homemaker and a member of Reidenbach Mennonite Church.
Surviving are seven siblings: Noah married to Edna Martin, East Earl, Susie married to Christian Reiff, East Earl,...
Dr. Robert P. Johnson
Apr 28, 2026
Dr. Robert P. Johnson MD, 82, of New Holland, passed away on April 28, 2026, at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Harrisburg, PA, to his late parents, Robert G. and Anne M. (O’Neill) Johnson. His beloved wife, Bernadette C. (Mickey) Johnson, passed away on April 12, 2015.
Robert was a graduate...
Rufus Z. Nolt, Jr.
Apr 25, 2026
Rufus Z. Nolt, Jr., 95, formerly of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Lincoln Christian Home, Ephrata.
He was the husband of the late Bernice N. (Weaver) Nolt who died in 2013. Born October 11, 1930, he was the son of the late Rufus Z. and Lizzie (Zimmerman) Nolt.
Rufus was a member of the Lime Rock Mennonite Church,...
Ethel M. Sensenig
Apr 25, 2026
Ethel M. (Kurtz) Sensenig, 85, a resident of Fairmount Homes, passed away on April 25, 2026.
Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Paul B. and Edna B. (Martin) Kurtz.
Ethel was the loving wife of Leon D. Sensenig, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage.
Ethel was a homemaker and a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference)....
Lowell Mark Stauffer
Apr 22, 2026
Lowell M. Stauffer, 78, of Ephrata, passed away at Fairmount Homes on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Lowell was born in Elverson to his late parents, Richard Stauffer and Ruth (Yoder) Stauffer. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Elsie (Moyer) Stauffer.
After graduating from Lancaster Mennonite High School, Lowell learned construction work and carpentry which he enjoyed his...
Elizabeth S. Felpel
Apr 21, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” S. (Shirk) Felpel, 93, a resident of Fairmount Homes, passed away on April 21, 2026.
Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Walter S. and Mae (Buzzard) Shirk.
She was the wife of the late Theodore Lewis Felpel, who passed away on July 21, 2000.
She graduated from New Holland High School in 1950 and was a...
Shane William McGinnis
Apr 20, 2026
Shane William McGinnis, 57, a beloved husband, father, pappy, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unforgettable memories.
Shane was the devoted husband of Tina, who he loved deeply and wholeheartedly. Together they built a life centered on love, laughter, and family. He was a proud father to his daughter Brooke (Brandon) and...
Charles Ray Messner
Apr 17, 2026
Charles Ray Messner, 64, of Denver, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.
He was the husband of the late Beverly Jean Heck Messner who died in 2011. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Roy R. and Catharine S. Burkholder Messner.
Charles was employed for 40 years at Terre Hill...
Wayne Mast Reiter
Apr 17, 2026
Wayne Mast Reiter, 89, of Narvon, a loving husband and father, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at his home. His wife of 67 years, Frieda (Good) Reiter, survives.
Born in Narvon, he was the son of the late Caldwell G. and Nina (Mast) Reiter.
Wayne worked at Lukens Steel for 40 years while simultaneously farming. His hobbies included fast cars, travel, and...
Jay Calvin Fitze
Apr 15, 2026
Jay Calvin Fitze, 80, of Leola, a loving, Husband, Father, and Grandfather, passed away at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
He was married 51 years to Jane D. Dombach Fitze. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late James Calvin and Catherine Ecker Fitze.
Jay retired as the Facilities and Security Manager at Lancaster...
Barbara K. Zenker
Apr 14, 2026
Barbara (Knapp) Zenker, beloved wife, loving and very loved mother and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2026 at the age of 98.
Barbara was born on September 13, 1927 in Bryn Mawr, PA. She was the second of three children born to Alfred and Dorothy Knapp. Barbara grew up in Narberth, PA, and graduated from...
Robert P. Henderson
Apr 13, 2026
Robert P. Henderson, 85, of Terre Hill, passed away on April 13, 2026 at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital.
Born in Abington, PA, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Pearl E. (May) Henderson.
He was the husband of the late Marilyn S. (Myers) Henderson, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage until the time of her passing on January...
Edith Shirk Martin
Apr 13, 2026
Edith S. Martin, 77, of Stevens, passed away at home on Monday, April 13, 2026.
She was the wife of Michael W. Martin and they would have been married 52 years this coming Saturday. Born in Blue Ball, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Ella Shirk Nolt.
Edith was a member of the Muddy Creek Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference....
Patricia Ann Cobb
Apr 12, 2026
Patricia Ann Cobb, 81, of New Holland, passed away at home on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
She was married 59 years to Carl J. Cobb. Born in Danville, she was the daughter of the late William “Bill” J. and Gertrude “Mickey” McWilliams Way.
Pat was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School class of 1962 and a graduate of Bloomsburg State College...
Ezra L. Stoltzfus
Apr 11, 2026
Ezra Stoltzfus went to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the age of 96 from his residence at Fairmount Homes. Ezra was born on April 15, 1929, at Paradise, PA. Ezra was a member of Petra Church.
Ezra was married to Lovis Kramer for 56 years. After being a widower for a few years, on October 23, 2010,...
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