Obituaries

Jacob R. Beiler

May 11, 2021

Jacob R. Beiler, 85, died peacefully at his home on May 11, 2021 while under

the care of Hospice and Community Care and surrounded by his children and

grandchildren. Jacob, better know as Jakey R., was born on March 2, 1936 in

New Holland, PA, born to the late John and Lydia (Stoltzfus)...

Gary William Pentz

May 11, 2021

Gary W. Pentz of Denver entered into glory on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. He was the son of Orville and Reta (Pullen) Pentz of Trenton, NJ.

Gary graduated from Trenton High School and served in the US Air Force 141st Fighter Interceptor Squadron. He worked as a printing supervisor and continued his career in printing. He served...

Robert N. Hoover

May 9, 2021

Bob Hoover, 89, passed into eternal life on May 9th at Garden Spot Village.

He attended Havertown High School and then graduated from Dickinson College. He served in the Navy as an aircraft pilot on the Philippine Sea and retired after 21 years in the Reserve.

He is survived by his wife, Bobbie; a son,...

Timothy Lee Kulp

May 9, 2021

Timothy L. Kulp, 58, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 9, 2021.

He was married nine years to Sandra Lynn Calvert Kulp. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Samuel N. and A. Joyce Zimmerman Kulp of Ephrata.

Tim had worked many years at the former Martins Grocery Store in Morgantown. He...

Harry M. Burkholder

May 7, 2021

Harry M. Burkholder, 90, of 576 Blue Rock Road, New Holland, died at his home on May 7, 2021 after a brief illness.

Born in Earl Township, he was the son of the late Henry R. Burkholder and Annie (Martin) Burkholder.

Harry was a retired farmer and a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church (Groffdale...

Jane I. Aikens

May 5, 2021

Jane I. Aikens, 84, formerly of Honey Brook, a resident of Long Community, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.

Jane was married 64 years to the late Louis James Aikens who died in December 2020.

Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late...

Mildred M. Bomberger

May 4, 2021

Mildred M Bomberger 89 passed away May 4, 2021 at Maple Farm, Akron. Born in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Paul D and Miriam (Stauffer) Wenger. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl E. Bomberger. They shared 64 years of marriage until Carl’s death, June 25, 2014. She was a faithful member of...

George Musser Gehman

May 2, 2021

George Musser Gehman, 94, formerly of Bowmansville, died Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Ephrata Manor. He is survived by his wife, Edna (Martin) Gehman.

Born in Mohnton, he was the son of the late Garson and Emma (Musser) Gehman.

George was employed as a department supervisor at the former Weaver’s Poultry....

Arlene M. Martin

May 1, 2021

Arlene M. Martin passed away at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital on May 1, 2021 at the age of 88

after a brief illness. She was born March 20, 1933 in East Earl. She was the daughter of Moses and Elsie

Horning.

She married Lester E. Martin on February 5, 1955. Although, she was...

Dorothy L. Stroup

Apr 30, 2021

Chandler resident Dorothy “Dodie” L. Stroup, 77, died on April 30th, 2021. She was born on July 21, 1943 in Philipsburg, PA to Herbert and Jane Bayer.

Dodie was a social butterfly and the Stroup family rock. She had a unique quality in guiding the family with her level perspective. She was a 1961 graduate of Mount...

Viola M. Hostetter

Apr 29, 2021

Viola M. Hostetter, 90, of Ephrata, formerly of New Holland, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Ephrata Manor. Her husband, J. Paul Hostetter, preceded her in death in 2016.

Born in Kirkwood, she was the daughter of the late Harry S. and Edna (Dagan) Graver.

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Anna H. Stauffer

Apr 28, 2021

Anna H. Stauffer, 95, of 382 Ranck’s Church Rd., New Holland, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her home following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel W. Stauffer in January 1999.

Born in Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Elam B. and Katie M. (Horning) Nolt....

Larry L. Weller

Apr 26, 2021

Larry “Pete” L. Weller, Sr, 72, of Narvon, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of the late Dorothy A. Styer Weller who died in 2017. Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Arthur Buzzard and Mamie Boley.

Pete retired from C. U....

Walter Adam Sweigart

Apr 25, 2021

Walter “Wally” A. Sweigart, Jr. of Denver, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 25, 2021.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Walter A. Sweigart, Sr. of Lititz, and the late Bonnie L. Clayton Sweigart. He was the father of two daughters, Savannah S. and Tamia S. Sweigart both of Lewistown.

Wally...

Jane E Best

Apr 24, 2021

Jane Evans Best, 95, was born January 18, 1926 in Lancaster, PA. She was the daughter of James Herbert and Florence Styer Evans. She died April 24, 2021 at the Willow Valley Communities, Lancaster PA.

Jane graduated from New Holland High School in 1943 and graduated from Hood College in 1946 with a BA in...

Florence S. Martin

Apr 22, 2021

Florence S. Martin passed away at Hospice and Community Care of Mt Joy on April 22, 2021 at the age of 91. She was the daughter of Milton and Anna Sensenig Horst. She attended Blue Ball Elementary School and was employed at various garment factories in her youth. Florence and Jay Lloyd Martin were married on April 17, 1954...

Martha S. Martin

Apr 21, 2021

Martha S. Martin, 97, of Morgantown, passed away April 21, 2021 at her home.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Daniel E. and Maggie M. (Shirk) Brubaker. She was blessed with 64 years of marriage to Levi M. Martin, who predeceased her on Aug. 21, 2014.

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Sarah J. Manning

Apr 20, 2021

Sarah J. Manning, 74, of East Earl, passed away at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

She was married 58 years to Thomas W. Manning, Sr. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Rueben C. St., and Sylvia Martin Killinger.

Sarah retired from Tel Hai Retirement Community where she...

Mary Z. Weaver

Apr 18, 2021

Mary Z. Weaver, 86, of Stevens, died Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the home for her daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin B. Weaver, in 2006.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Aaron Z. and Ella R. (Zimmerman) Sensenig.

She was a...

Heidi Jo Horst

Apr 18, 2021

Heidi Jo Horst, 34, of New Holland, entered into rest on April 18, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Marvin and Carolyn Zimmerman Horst of McAlisterville.

Heidi had been a teacher and had taught at Little Britain Mennonite School and Myerstown Mennonite School. She had also...