Obituaries
Sandra C. Farrell
Apr 11, 2026
Sandra C. Farrell, 78, of New Holland, passed away on April 11, 2026, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Sandra was born in Philadelphia and was the daughter of Winona Kyle. Her husband, Thomas R. Farrell, passed away in 2006.
Sandra was a lifelong Eagles fan and being from Philadelphia, loved the Mummers. She enjoyed gardening, civil war history, frequent visits to...
Eva Shirk Brubaker
Apr 10, 2026
Eva Shirk Brubaker, 73, of East Earl, passed away on April 10, 2026. Eva was born in Narvon to her late parents, Samuel K. Ringler and Eva S. (Shirk) Ringler. Her husband, Paul M. Brubaker, survives at home.
Eva worked for many years in the deli department at Shady Maple. She was a member of Spring Grove Mennonite Church-Groffdale Conference.
In addition...
Harrison Luke Good
Apr 8, 2026
Harrison Luke Good, was stillborn at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
He was the son of Travis D. and Katelyn R. Bollinger Good of Robesonia.
Surviving besides his parents is a brother, Liam D. Good; paternal grandparents, Tim and Pearl Good; maternal grandparents, Randall and Rebecca Bollinger; paternal great grandmother, Susan Good; and maternal great grandparents Martin and...
Carolyn Stick
Apr 8, 2026
Carolyn (Hoshour) Stick, 86, of Lebanon, formerly of Blue Ball and Narvon, died Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Linden Village. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley P. Stick, in 1996.
Born in Bowmansville, she was the daughter of the late William & Ella (Good) Hoshour.
Carolyn worked at Bareville Garment Factory in Martindale and then at Shady Maple Farm...
Barbara Coral Possessky
Apr 7, 2026
Barbara (Levers) Possessky of Narvon, PA, age 84, died peacefully during Easter Week due to complications from advanced Parkinson’s Disease. She is survived by her husband, Francis Possessky, four children; Fritz of Salem, NJ, Andrew of Denver, PA, Margaret of Brooklyn, NY and Sharon Krock of Churchtown, PA, and four grandchildren; Alan, Elise and Emmett Krock, and Avery Possessky and...
Kathleen Gitke
Apr 7, 2026
Kathleen Gitke, 72, of Narvon, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to her late parents, George and Mary (Ordos) Samudovsky. Her late husband, Dennis Gitke, passed away in June of 2007.
Kathleen found immense joy in being with her family and volunteering at her parish, Our Lady of...
Norwood Thomas Keylor
Apr 5, 2026
Norwood Thomas “Tom” Keylor peacefully left his earthly body and went to heaven on April 5, 2026, Easter Sunday, at the age of 82. He was the loving husband of Martha Jean Keylor, with whom he shared 54 wonderful years of marriage.
He was born in Leacock and was the son of Norwood Pryor Keylor and Beatrice Keylor. He is survived...
Edmund N. Rule
Apr 2, 2026
Edmund Newlin Rule, 98, of New Holland, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026.
Born on November 19, 1927, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ed lived a life defined by faith, service, and devotion to family. A man of deep Christian faith, he kept God at the center of his life and carried those values into everything he did.
A proud United States...
Ivan Martin Zeiset
Apr 1, 2026
Ivan M. Zeiset, 79, of Honey Brook, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, following a brief stay at West Reading Nursing and Rehab.
He was married 56 years to Naomi S. Ringler Zeiset. Born in Churchtown, he was the son of the late John M. and Lydia Martin Zeiset.
Ivan retired from Shady Maple Farm Market where he had worked for...
Alberta E. "Bertie" Weaver
Mar 27, 2026
Alberta E. “Bertie” Weaver, 95, formerly of New Holland and Gaines, died Friday, March 27, 2026, at Fairmount Homes. Her husband of 75 years, Harold R. “Jack” Weaver, survives.
Born in Quarryville, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Elizabeth (Book) Eckman.
Bertie was a homemaker who also enjoyed playing cards, cooking, baking, and doing puzzles.
She was a member...
Marian J. Brensinger
Mar 26, 2026
Marian J. Brensinger, 88, a resident of Landis Homes, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026. She was the wife of the late J. Daniel Brensinger who died in 2003. Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Paul D. and Mabel May Plank.
Marian was a graduate of New Holland High School, the Lancaster General Hospital School...
Jonas R. "J.P." Petersheim
Mar 19, 2026
Jonas R. “J.P.” Petersheim, 87, of New Holland, passed away at Farimount Homes, on Thursday, March 19, 2026, following a brief illness.
His beloved wife, Anne Zook Petersheim, whom he cherished for 53 years, died in 2019. Born in Ronks, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Rachel Riehl Petersheim.
J.P. retired from Sight and Sound Ministries, after 27 years...
Tina
Mar 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Tina, John’s beloved pug, who crossed the Rainbow Bridge on March 19, 2026.Adopted on May 13, 2025, Tina brought joy, love and laughter into my life every single day. Whether we were cuddling, she was jumping and nipping at my pants whenever I came home or dancing together to Dominic...
Mary Elizabeth Martin Lowry
Mar 17, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Mentzer Martin Lowry, 90, of New Holland, Pennsylvania, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on March 17, 2026.
Born to Ellis Kling Mentzer and Ruth Emma Ranck on October 18,1935, Mary lived most of her life on farms south of New Holland. She graduated from Upper Leacock High School in 1953 and was an active member of...
Jacob L. Smucker
Mar 17, 2026
Jacob L. Smucker, 71, of Narvon, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, following a lengthy illness.
Born in Churchtown, he was the son of the late Elmer and Fannie Smucker. He was the loving husband of Barbara F. (Stoltzfus) Smucker, with whom he would have shared 47 years of marriage this month.
Jacob was a man of...
Rev. Brian E. Gring Sr.
Mar 15, 2026
Reverend Brian E. Gring, Sr., 69, of Morgantown, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Eugene M. Gring and Doris Ann (McFarland) Gring.
Brian was the loving husband of Linda J. (Dentel) Gring, with whom he shared 48 blessed years of marriage, grounded in faith,...
Marilyn Metzler Martin
Mar 15, 2026
Marilyn Bowman Martin, 68, of East Earl, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
She was the wife of Clarence H. Martin. Born in Blue Ball, she was the daughter of the late Raymond S. and Ruth Metzler Bowman.
Marilyn was a homemaker and a member of Metzler Mennonite Church. Marilyn loved to call people and recite scripture,...
Joyce W. Eby
Mar 13, 2026
Joyce W. (Sensenig) Eby, 74, of Denver, peacefully went to be with the Lord on March 13, 2026, with her four daughters by her side.
Born in Ephrata, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Miriam (Wanner) Sensenig.
She was the wife of the late Earl Z. Eby, whom she shared 48 years of marriage until his passing on...
Jeffrey R. Martin
Mar 11, 2026
Jeffrey R. Martin, 68, of New Holland, PA, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. His family is devastated by his sudden departure but takes comfort in knowing he is with his Lord.
Born in Lancaster, PA, Jeff lived his entire life on his family farm in New Holland. He was the son of Janet G. (Hershey) Martin and the...
Barry Joseph Friel, Sr.
Mar 11, 2026
Barry Joseph “Joe” Friel. Sr., 62, of Odenton, MD passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of the late Jack and Edith Rafine Friel.
Joe graduated from Downingtown High School and then attended the Delaware County Municipal Police Academy. Joe retired as Police Chief of the Valley Township Police Department. In 2007,...
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