Obituaries

Sep 14, 2019

Joan H. Miller, aged 89, died September 14, 2019 at the Mennonite Home Communities where she had resided since February, 2018. She was born, at home, in Pottsville PA on June 22, 1930 to the late Joseph A. Raab and Margaret (Fishola) Raab.

Joan was proud to be the first of her siblings to graduate high school...

Sep 13, 2019

Arlene R. Redcay, 87 of Ephrata, formerly of New Holland, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Fairmount Homes.

Born in East Earl Township, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Bertha (Weaver) Good. Her husband, Lawrence B. Redcay died Feb. 4, 2018.

Arlene worked at the former New...

Sep 10, 2019

William R. “Bud” Strause, 64, of New Holland, died Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at his home.

Born in Greenville, MS, the son of Jewel (Calvert) Strause of Coatesville and the late William Strause. He was married 37 years on June 12 to Nancy L. (Coon) Strause.

Bud retired in 2016. He enjoyed playing guitar and...

Sep 10, 2019

Thomas L. Miller, 86, of Lititz, formerly of Lancaster, died Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Luther Care. He was married for 64 years to Dixie L. (Grant) Miller.

Born in Ephrata Twp., he was the son of the late Irvin T. and Lilly (Knoll) Miller.

Tom worked for 37 years as...

Sep 10, 2019

George R. Hawthorne, 67, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Magnolia’s of Lancaster Memory Care Center with his devoted wife by his side, after a valiant 24 year fight with Parkinson’s Disease and more recently, Lewy Body Dementia.

George was a 1970 graduate of Newark High School. He graduated from the University of Delaware...

Sep 6, 2019

Sandra A. Bloom, 75, of Denver, died Friday, September 6, 2019 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center.

Born in Warren, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arlington Samuel and Mildred (Brogan) Spayd.

Sandra worked for G. R. Klinefelter Insurance and then at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center for the last 15...

Sep 3, 2019

"Dr Victor Ornelas passed away at 11:29pm, September 3rd, 2019. He was surrounded by his wife and children, who sung his favorite hymns together as he entered the arms of Jesus. Victor was an incredibly faithful man: faithful to Jesus, to his wife, to his kids, and to his calling. He touched so many lives with kindness, gentleness, and...

Sep 2, 2019

Elmina unexpectedly went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. She resided at Zerbe Sisters, Narvon, PA the past 10 years. Born Dec. 9, 1933 in Narvon, PA, she was the daugh- ter of the late Fred K & Barbara Petersheim Stoltzfus.

She is survived by a sister Lydia, wife of...

Sep 2, 2019

Samuel K. Trupe, 90, formerly of Reading Rd., East Earl, died Monday, September 2, 2019 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center. His wife, Betty Jane (Ziemer) Trupe, preceded him in death in 2002.

Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Samuel O. and Belle (Keiffer) Trupe.

Sam...

Sep 2, 2019

LeRoy Kurtz Petersheim passed from this life early on Monday, September 2nd. One of 12 children, he was born in Morgantown to parents Barbara (Kurtz) and Jonathan Petersheim on October 29, 1929. He was a member, since 1989, of Forest Hills Mennonite Church.

LeRoy is survived by his brother Floyd Petersheim (Rebecca Stoltzfus) and his...

Sep 1, 2019

John “Jack” Leroy Eberhart Sr., 80, of New Holland, formerly of West Chester, PA, died September 1, 2019 at the skilled nursing facility in Garden Spot Village, New Holland. Born in Pottstown, PA, on October 25, 1938, he was the son of the late E. Leroy and Sarah (Clay) Eberhart. He was married 55 years on December 28 to...

Aug 31, 2019

Carolyn J. Martin, 70, of Millersville, died Saturday, August 31, 2019. She was the loving wife of James I. Martin for 51 years. Born in 1949, she was the daughter of Irene (Martin) Sauder of New Holland and the late Leroy H. Sauder. Carolyn was a mother, mail carrier, waitress, greenhouse grower, cabinet maker and EMT volunteer.

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Aug 29, 2019

Ruth M. Millisock, 74, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, August 29, 2019.

She was the wife of the late Earl L. Millisock who died in 1991.

Ruth was a homemaker and had also worked at the Traveler’s Rest Motel. She was a member of the Welsh Mountain Mennonite Church. He interests included knitting, crocheting, playing...

Aug 29, 2019

Mary K. Messner, 100, a resident of Fairmount Homes, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Kathryn Sharley Messner.

Mary was a member of Calvary Church in Lancaster. She was a homemaker and was known for the outstanding meals she made for...

Aug 28, 2019

Catharine Anne Zubaly, 59, died peacefully and went to be with the Lord Jesus on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. She battled cancer for a year and a half. Cathy grew up in Delaware County, Pa., and after marriage moved to Narvon, Lancaster County.

She enjoyed family cookouts, beach trips, amusement parks, hot summer days watching her granddaughters...

Aug 28, 2019

Elma R. Peachey, 95, of New Holland, formerly of East Earl, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Garden Spot Village.

Born in Akron, she was a daughter of the late Aldus and Ida (Wenger) Hershey. Her husband, Raymond Peachey, died Nov. 10, 2004.

Elma was a homemaker and a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church where...

Aug 27, 2019

Anne Petersheim, 72, of New Holland, PA entered into the presence of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, with her faithful, devoted husband by her side.

The moment she took her last breath she was invited into glory beyond our imagination.

Anne was exceptionally artistic and creative. Whether it...

Aug 25, 2019

Michael S. Spritzer, 80, a resident of Garden Spot Village, of New Holland, died Sunday, August 25, 2019 of Alzheimer’s.

Michael received his PH.D. from the University of Michigan and retired from Villanova University where he had been a chemistry professor. He had been active as a Boy Scout Leader for many years. Michael retired...

Aug 25, 2019

Harold L. Ressler, Sr., 92, of Ephrata, formerly of East Earl, died Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Fairmount Homes.

Born in East Cocalico Twp., he was a son of the late D. Grube and Anna (Zimmerman) Ressler. He was married 73 years on August 3 to Helen G. (Sensenig) Ressler.

Harold retired in 1992 as...

Aug 24, 2019

Dale W. Mellinger of Terre Hill, PA, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019, while surrounded by his wife and two daughters. Dale was medically retired from the United States Air Force. He was 70.

Born on September 10, 1948 in Lancaster, PA, Dale was the son of the late Elmer B. Mellinger and Loyce Schnader Mellinger...