Obituaries

Apr 14, 2025

Kerry Lee Kuipers, 67, of Lancaster, passed from this world into peace on Monday April 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a brave battle with cancer.

Raised in New Holland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth J. and Dona I. Kuipers. An accomplished athlete, Kerry participated on the track team and...

Apr 13, 2025

Mary Ann Johnson, 86, passed away at home on Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her loving husband, Ron, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage, two daughters, Cathy Proviano (Chuck) and Carol Johnson, and a grandson, Cameron Proviano. Her father, Earl K. Witwer, and her mother, Mary Musselman Witwer, preceded...

Apr 12, 2025

Breann Alexis Taschler, 11, of New Holland, passed away on April 12, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of William D. Taschler and Shannon M. Smith.

She was a very unique little girl, who touched many lives and was loved by many. When she was feeling well, she was...

Apr 11, 2025

Henry James VanZee, 75, of Stevens, passed away at home on April 11, 2025.

Born in Kalamazoo, MI, he was the son of the late Carl E. and Rena (Doorlag) VanZee.

He was the husband of Rachel M. (Martin) VanZee, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage.

He was a member of...

Apr 8, 2025

Dale Harold Coldren, 71, of Cambridge, MD, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Dale was born in Lancaster, PA, to his late parents, Harold S. and Evelyn V. (Esbenshade) Coldren.

While attending Garden Spot High School, Dale wrestled, ran cross country and track. After college, he worked in the technology industry in sales. Dale enjoyed politics,...

Apr 5, 2025

Raymond E. Ulrich, 77, of Reinholds, died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. His wife of 58 years, Janet M. (Burkhart) Ulrich, survives.

Born in Schoeneck, he was the son of Raymond M. and Olive Madalena (Newswanger) Ulrich.

Early in his life, he was employed by Skyline...

Apr 5, 2025

Harold S. Reed, 87, of Terre Hill, died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Fairmount Homes. His wife, Ethel M. (Martin) Reed, preceded him in death in 2010.

Bron in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Harvey and Ruth (Sensenig) Reed.

Harold was a service writer at Tyson...

Mar 31, 2025

Cynthia Lee (Bomberger) Good, 82, formerly of Ephrata, entered into the more immediate presence of the Lord on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Masonic Village. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard H. Good in 2004

Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Paul D. and Ruth (Smith) Bomberger. She is a...

Mar 30, 2025

Dawn Marie Jackson, 58, of Narvon, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy. Dawn was born in West Chester, PA, to her late parents, Robert Eugene and Suzanne G. (Berkey) Finger. She was the beloved wife of Bronson Harley Jackson, who survives at home.

Mar 29, 2025

George E. Breslin, 89, a resident of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, PA, formerly of Akron, PA, died peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Born in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Bernard and Hilda (Jones) Breslin. He was the beloved husband of Susanna “Sue” M. (Drayer) Breslin with whom he shared 62 wonderful years of...

Mar 28, 2025

Jonas H. Martin, 23, of Pembroke, KY, passed away on March 28, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Hospital, in Nashville, TN, due to injuries sustained in an accident. Jonas was born in Brecknock Township, to his parents, Jesse H. and Esther M. (Hoover) Martin.

Jonas worked as a carpenter and was a member of Reidenbach Mennonite Church in...

Mar 26, 2025

Nancy L. Ellsworth, 77, of New Holland, PA, passed away on March 26, 2025, at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. Nancy was born in Lancaster, to her late parents, John M. and Miriam (Keener) Thomas.

Nancy realized a full career as a healthcare administrator, and enjoyed reading, knitting, gardening, along with a passionate collection of sheep figures,...

Mar 23, 2025

Robert K. Groff, 80, of Honey Brook, passed away on March 23, 2025 in his residence.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Francis S. and Thelma I. (Hampton) Groff.

He was the husband of Loretta Faye (Sayre) Wadsworth, whom he has shared over 25 years together.

He was employed...

Mar 22, 2025

On Saturday, March 22nd, The Rev. John H. (Jack) Estep of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, Pennsylvania, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who he loved and served. Jack was born on June 30, 1930 in Bellwood, PA to Kenneth and Anna (nee Turnbaugh) Estep. Jack’s beloved wife of 62 years, Dottie, passed into...

Mar 21, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Mae (Lawrence) Fuller, 76, of East Earl, passed away on March 21, 2025 at Chester County Hospital.

Born in Peterborough, NH, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Shirley Gobeil Lawrence.

She was the loving wife of Dennis J. Fuller Sr., whom she shared 57 happy years of marriage.

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Mar 21, 2025

Ronald Townsend, 68, of New Holland, passed away on March 21, 2025 in his residence.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Reed E. and Martha A. (Gundaker) Townsend.

He was the husband of Pamela A. (Schriver) Townsend, with whom he shared 16 years of marriage.

He attended Olney High...

Mar 21, 2025

Irene M. (Zimmerman) Zimmerman, 87, of East Earl, passed away on March 21, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Jonas M. and Sarah N. (Martin) Zimmerman.

She was the wife of Lester L. Zimmerman, who she married on December 19, 1959 and with whom she...

Mar 19, 2025

Deborah Louise (Jay) Abbey, beloved wife, mother, Grammie, sister, and friend, passed away March 19, 2025 at the age of 72 in Lancaster, PA. Born March 31, 1952 in Rochester NY, she is survived by her husband of 35 years, Mark Abbey, daughter Kirsten Baker (husband Daniel Baker), son Nathaniel Abbey, grandchildren Caleb and Benjamin Baker, and sisters Judy...

Mar 17, 2025

Eileen Kerr, of Stroudsburg, PA went home to be with Jesus on Monday, March 17, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her daughter's. She passed peacefully from her earthly home at Streamside Camp & Conference, which she loved dearly, under the care St. Luke's Home Hospice. Born in Columbus, OH, the daughter of the late Walter F. Mc Cauley...

Mar 17, 2025

Aaron Z. Horst, 68, of Denver, PA, passed away on March 17, 2025, at WellSpan York Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Aaron was born in East Earl, PA, to his late parents, John Z. and Emma M. (Zeiset) Horst. He was married to Loretta (Metzler) Horst, who survives at home.

Aaron was a skilled contractor, building...