Obituaries

Nov 24, 2019

Melvin L. Martin, 96, formerly of Terre Hill, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Fairmount Homes.

He was married for 69 years to Dorothy Z. Wenger Martin. Born in Ephrata Twp., he was the son of the late Amos and Annie Landis Martin.

Melvin had been employed as a cabinet maker for Rutt...

Nov 23, 2019

Devoted nurse, wife, mother, and grandmother Janice Hunter Selfe died Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital at age 79. At the time of her death, she resided in a cottage at Fairmont Homes after having lived in Terre Hill for over 40 years. She was married for 49 years to Charles G. Selfe, who died in 2011....

Nov 21, 2019

Charles M. Shirk, 94, formerly of Terre Hill, died Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. His wife of 19 years, Pearl (Hartranft) Shirk, survives. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 54 years, Mildred L. (Hahn) Shirk in 1998.

Born in Earl Twp., he was the son of the...

Nov 19, 2019

David K. Hartranft, 69, of Mt. Joy died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on November 19, 2019.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Arlene (Skiles) and Ralph Hartranft, Jr.

David worked most of his life in landscaping and maintenance work for various companies.

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Nov 18, 2019

Leo R. Grant, 94, of Mohnton, passed away at home on Monday, November 18, 2019.

He was the husband of the late Mary Fox Grant who died in 2013. Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late William U. and Lydia E. Weaver Grant.

Leo was a 1942 graduate of New Holland...

Nov 17, 2019

Elizabeth W. Sauder, 103, formerly of New Holland, died Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Fairmount Homes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul N. Sauder, in 1991.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Samuel R. and Lizzie (Good) Weaver.

Elizabeth was a homemaker...

Nov 16, 2019

Martha P. Zimmerman, 81, of Ephrata, passed away November 16, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Martha was born in Manheim to the late Samuel and Amelia (Pierce) Lehman. She was the wife of Martin M. Zimmerman with whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage in October.

Martha was a member of Hinkletown Mennonite...

Nov 14, 2019

Thomas J. Blackwell (Tommy), 59, of Terre Hill, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Ephrata Hospital.

Born in Pottsville, he was the son of William James Blackwell and the late Helen Marie (Lewis) Blackwell of East Earl.

Tom owned and operated a welding, metal fabrication, and machining shop. His...

Nov 14, 2019

Thomas J. Blackwell (Tommy), 59, of Terre Hill, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Ephrata Hospital. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of William James Blackwell and the late Helen Marie (Lewis) Blackwell of East Earl. Tom owned and operated a welding, metal fabrication, and machining shop. His passion was racing Dirt Track Late Model cars...

Nov 12, 2019

Kenneth L. Hackman, 74, of Denver, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

He was the husband of Margaret A. “Peggy” Hess Hackman. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lester and Helen Gilbert Hackman.

Kenneth had owned and operated Hackman’s Truck Repair in Lititz for 27 years. He enjoyed...

Nov 12, 2019

Alma D. Wixom, "Bud", age 92 of Maytown, PA was called home by his Lord on November 12, 2019.

The son of Alma and Ida Wixom, Bud was born in San Bernardino, CA. He spent most of his life in southern California. While attending high school during WWII, Bud was asked to drive the school bus until...

Nov 11, 2019

John J. Landis passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 11, 2019. He is now free of pain and in the presence of Jesus, our Savior.

He was born July 1, 1936, on the family farm, where he resided until moving to Landis Homes five years ago. The son of Elvin and Sarah Root Landis,...

Nov 9, 2019

Christopher Korbel, 62, of Narvon, passed away at home on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

He was the husband of Margo Mahoney Korbel. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Frank P. and Veronica E. Fogarty Korbel.

Surviving besides his wife is a son, Christopher Korbel of NJ; two daughters, Erin Korbel of...

Nov 4, 2019

Norman R. Stauffer, 90, of East Earl, died after a short illness on Monday, November 4, 2019 at his home.

Born in Ephrata, he was a son of the late David and Mary (Reich) Stauffer. His wife, Susie (Stauffer) Stauffer, died Dec. 4, 2008.

Norman worked as a missionary providing electrical and plumbing services at...

Nov 3, 2019

David M. Brubaker, 65, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 3, 2019.

Born in East Cocalico Twp., he was a son of Elva W. (Martin) Brubaker of Stevens, and the late Elvin G. Brubaker.

David worked as a farmer in his early years.

Surviving in addition to his mother...

Nov 2, 2019

Lena N. Nolt, 76, of Ephrata, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

She was married 56 years to John J. Nolt. Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Adam S. and Margaret H. Newswanger Zimmerman.

Lena was a homemaker and also operated Lena Nolt Weddings for over...

Nov 2, 2019

John S. Brubacker, 73, of Reading, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

He was married 53 years to Rachel M. Gehman Brubacker. Born in Morgantown, he was the son of the late Paul and Lena Sensenig Brubacker.

John was employed for many years as a carpenter, working at Agri, Inc.,...

Nov 2, 2019

Claire N. Maurer, 93, a resident of Keystone Villa, Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

She was the wife of the late Charles P. Maurer who died in 2014. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Kathleen Taylor Nicholson.

Claire was a 1944 graduate of...

Oct 31, 2019

Steven A. Martin, 64, of New Holland, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, October 31, 2019.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Melvin A. Martin and the late Dorothy B. (Rineer) Martin.

He is survived by three children, Melissa Cook (Charles), Shelly Martin and Matthew Martin, two grandchildren:...

Oct 31, 2019

Judy E. Stoltzfus, 74, of Elverson, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Brandywine Hospital.

She was married 55 years to Louis G. Stoltzfus, Jr. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Rhoda Hollinger Petersheim.

Louis and Judy resided on their family farm, Spring Hollow Dairy, which they operated...