Obituaries

Apr 27, 2020

Apr 27, 2020

Nancy Helen Evans, 57, passed away April 27, 2020 at Reading Hospital.

She was born June 18, 1962, in West Chester, PA, daughter of the late Paul L and Betty H. Good.

She is survived by her husband, John Evans, a son, JP Evans and spouse Jacqui Horchover, Daughter, Katie Deihm and husband Robert;

Apr 26, 2020

Linda L. Seldomridge, 78, of 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, formerly of Gap, died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Garden Spot Village. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Fred G. Seldomridge.

Linda was a homemaker and a member of Pequea Presbyterian Church where she had served as treasurer. She was also...

Apr 26, 2020

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Martin, 88, formerly of New Holland, died Sunday, April 26, 2020, at the United Zion Retirement Community.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Josephine I. (Weaver) Bender.

Betty graduated from Terre Hill High School in 1949. In addition to being...

Apr 24, 2020

Frances J. “Sissy” Trego, 83, formerly of Churchtown, died Friday, April 24, 2020 at Zerbe Sisters Retirement Community after a battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Louis F. Trego, in 2016.

Born in Caernarvon Twp., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ella (Hurst) Harsh....

Apr 23, 2020

Mary M. Peters, 94, of New Holland, died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Fairmount Homes.

Born in Lost Creek, Pa, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Elinor (Toole) Murphy.

Her husband, Raymond H. Peters, died in 1994.

Mary and her husband owned and operated the former Ritz Theater in New...

Apr 23, 2020

On April 23, 2020 Betty L. Bell, of New Holland, passed from this life to spend eternity with her heavenly Father.

Betty was born in Elkview, PA and was the daughter of her late parents, Vernon and Elizabeth Brown.

She graduated from Marple Newtown High School in Newtown Square in 1953. She was a member...

Apr 19, 2020

William (Bill) E Blain, age 80, of New Holland, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday April 19, 2020. He was born on February 3, 1940 to Edward and Charlotte (Lyster) Blain of Malvern, PA. Bill had an excellent work ethic and started working at a young age, ultimately retiring from his position as a Facilities Coordinator at International Centre...

Apr 19, 2020

Earl Melvin “Mel” Houck, 74, of Gap, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at home surrounded by his family after a valiant and courageous nine year battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Jean L. (Dickel) Houck. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on July 11, 2019.

Born September 25, 1945, in East...

Apr 18, 2020

Reuben W. Martin, 93, died April 18, 2020 at the Lincoln Christian Home.

He was married 72 years to Lena Snyder Martin, also a resident of the Lincoln Christian Home. Born in East Earl Twp, he was the son of the late Amos and Magdalena Weaver Martin.

Reuben had been a farmer, hauled cattle and...

Apr 17, 2020

John Ralph Edwards, age 83, died April 17, 2020 at Garden Spot Village, New Holland, PA of complications related to Parkinson’s Disease.

He was married 58 years to Margaret (Peg) Edwards. Born in Streator, IL he was the son of the late Ralph and Ruth Edwards.

John earned his PH.D. at University of Illinois, Chicago,...

Apr 14, 2020

Edith F. Newswanger, 78, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 after a 6 month battle with nasal cancer.

She was married for 56 years to Daniel Z. Newswanger. Born July 6, 1941 in Churchtown, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Fannie Fox Sauder.

She was...

Apr 13, 2020

On April 13, 2020, Ruth (Krout) Trauger, age 95, passed away peacefully at Chandler Estates in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania. She was born on December 7, 1924 in Hatfield, Pennsylvania to Henry Asher and Bertha Sophia Krout. At Highland Park Camp Meeting, she met her loving husband Rev. E. Earl Trauger and was married on October 7, 1944. During their...

Apr 13, 2020

Titus Y. Stoltzfus, age 84, of Landis Homes Retirement Community Lititz, formerly of New Holland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 13, 2020. He was the loving husband of Marian Jane (Rutt) Stoltzfus and they were married for 62 years. Born in the Churchtown area he was the son of Enos B. and Annie (Yoder)...

Apr 12, 2020

Woodrow W. “Woody” Northeimer, Jr., 75, of Reading, died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the Wyomissing Health & Rehab. Center, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Woodrow W. and Edith (Wynn) Northeimer. He was married 49 years on June 13 to Carol A. (Linton) Northeimer.

He served...

Apr 9, 2020

Admiral B. Bruce Newell, 87, died on April 9, 2020 at his home in New Holland, PA. He is survived by his wife Theresa Troncale Newell, four children, four stepchildren, 34 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a brother, Capt. John W. Newell.

The son of the late Byron Bruce Newell of Camphill, AL and Eleanor Davis (Whitaker)...

Apr 8, 2020

James “Jim” W. Diem

James “Jim” W. Diem,71,of Hamilton Arms Nursing Center, Lancaster, formerly of New Holland, took his final journey to Heaven on April 8,2020 at Lancaster General Hospital where he was a patient for 2 days. Sadly, he contracted Covid-19 about a week ago. Jim was born in New Holland to the late J. Willis...

Apr 7, 2020

Edwin N. Hoover, 81 of Stevens, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Fairmount Homes.

Born in Earl Twp., he was a son of the late David and Ada (Nolt) Hoover. He was married 61 years to Erma V. (Good) Hoover.

He was a retired farmer from Farmersville and a member of South Hinkletown Mennonite Church....

Apr 5, 2020

Mary B. Stauffer, 92, of Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Ephrata Hospital.

She was married 72 years to Horace R. Stauffer. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Eli and Mary Brubacher Stauffer,

Mary was a homemaker and an accomplished seamstress. She was a member of the Centerville...

Apr 4, 2020

Eugene R. Aldin, 87, of New Holland, died Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara J. (Young) Aldin in 2007.

Born in Long Island, NY, he was the son of the late Arthur and Jessie (Carol) Aldin.

Gene...