Obituaries

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...

Apr 4, 2020

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Marguerite “Margot” De Coster - Parmentier uit Erps-Kwerps, België, geboren te Kortrijk op 6 april 1950, overleed op 69- jarige leeftijd op 4 april 2020 in Lancaster, PA, USA. Ze was 46 jaar heel gelukkig getrouwd met haar geliefde echtgenoot Alfons De Coster. Als warm koppel waren ze...

Apr 4, 2020

Kody C. Weaver, 24, of Terre Hill died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 4, 2020.

Born in Terre Hill, he was the son of Joseph L. Weaver of Terre Hill and Brenda L. (Bryan) Weaver of Bowmansville.

He was employed as a truck technician at Garden Spot Frame & Alignment.

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Apr 2, 2020

Claudia Stuber, 68, of New Holland, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, April 2, 2020.

Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Norman P. and Jeanette (Longenecker) Adair.

She worked at Zerbe Retirement Community in housekeeping.

Claudia loved people. She will be remembered for her love of bingo...

Apr 1, 2020

Samuel H. Stoltzfus, a resident of Garden Spot Village in New Holland and formerly of Terre Hill, died peacefully at the age of 90 on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from complications related to COVID-19. Born in Morgantown on January 7, 1930, he was the son of the late Emanuel and Fannie Stoltzfus. The youngest in the family, he was...

Mar 31, 2020

Cora Jean Lowery, 95, formerly of New Holland, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at The Glen at Willow Valley. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Reverend Frederick C. Lowery in 2016.

Born in Intercourse, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Edna (Evans) Kling.

Cora Jean...

Mar 30, 2020

Craig B. Barnett, 60, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, March 30, 2020. He was married 34 years to Donna J. Hoover Barnett. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, he was the son of Agnes L. Williams Barnett and the late J. Bruce Barnett. Craig was a partner in B & D Masonry for 37 years....

Mar 30, 2020

Craig B. Barnett, 60, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, March 30, 2020.

He was married 34 years to Donna J. Hoover Barnett. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, he was the son of Agnes L. Williams Barnett and the late J. Bruce Barnett.

Craig was...

Mar 29, 2020

Verna H. Fox, 99 of Ephrata, born June 09 1920, died Sunday March 29, 2020 at the home of her daughter, Ruth, in New Holland.

Born in East Earl Twp., she was a daughter of the late John and Lena (Hurst) Horning. Her husband, Harvey S. Fox, preceded her in death on July 12, 2005.

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Mar 26, 2020

Anna S. Stauffer, 83, of 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, died Thursday, March 26, 2020 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Penn Twp., Snyder County, she was the daughter of the late William and Lydia (Stauffer) Stauffer.

Anna loved people and loved serving. She was...

Mar 26, 2020

Larry Joe Durbin, 78, of Narvon, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Reading Hospital after a brief battle with cancer.

He was married for 57 years to his devoted wife, Elane Neidig Durbin. Born in Canalou, MO, he was the son of the late Byford E. and Cleona...