Obituaries

Jul 30, 2019

Esther V. Simmerok, 94, a resident of the Zerbe Retirement Community, Narvon, passed away at the home on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.

She was wife of the late Thoedore Simmerok who died in 2008. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Bertha Rohnhoff Freese.

Esther was a homemaker and a...

Jul 27, 2019

Philip J. Stauffer, formerly of New Holland, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center where he resided for the last 2 ½ years. Philip was born in Emmaus, PA on December 22, 1942 to the late Esther M. and Ralph B. Stauffer.

Philip was a 1960 graduate of Garden Spot High School...

Jul 27, 2019

Dorothy A. Hutton, 90, a resident of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, PA passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019.

She was married 67 years to Raymond H. Hutton. Born in Riverton, NJ she was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Emily Clark Adams.

Dorothy had been an accountant for many years for...

Jul 24, 2019

Allen Henry Ruhl, 92, of Elverson, PA died at Brandywine Hospital after a brief illness on Wednesday, July 24th, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Martha W. (Keath) Ruhl, his high-school sweetheart. They recently celebrated 68 years of marriage. Affectionately known as “PawPaw” or “Allie” to his family or friends, he will be missed...

Jul 20, 2019

Irene M. Stoltzfus, 84, formerly of 1244 Springville Rd., East Earl, died Saturday, July 20, 2019 following a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis at Garden Spot Village where she had most recently resided. Her husband Benjamin “Ben” B. Stoltzfus survives. They had celebrated their 60th anniversary last November.

Born in Clay Twp., she was the...

Jul 19, 2019

Charles R. Styer, Jr., 77, of Narvon died unexpectedly at his home on July 19, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret C. (Neatock) Styer in 2001.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Mary Anna (Baeighkley) Styer.

Charlie was first employed as a welder with...

Jul 18, 2019

Joyce E. Martin, 81, of New Holland, died Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Arthur E. and Della (Reitz) Martin.

Joyce was a school teacher at Summit Valley and Brecknock Elementary Schools in the Eastern Lancaster County School District....

Jul 14, 2019

Lois A. Lehr departed this earthly experience Sunday, July 14, 2019 with her family by her side.

She was born April 18, 1931 in York, PA to Ruth Mellon Bryan and Walter S. Bryan of North York.

Lois married Richard R. Lehr of East York on June 21st, 1953. After 12 years of part time...

Jul 14, 2019

Minerva R. Shirk, 86, of New Holland, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Minnie (Houck) Harnish and the loving wife of L. Gene Shirk, with whom she celebrated 67 years of marriage.

Minerva was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother....

Jul 13, 2019

Kathryn F. Hoffman, 96, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2019 after a brief stay at Ephrata Manor Nursing Home. Prior to that she lived and raised her family in Berks County in Pennwyn and Shillington with her late husband, Alton A. Hoffman, who passed away in 2009.

She was the daughter...

Jul 13, 2019

Evelyn E. Coldren, 92, of Blue Ball, died Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Sunrise of Exton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Harold S. Coldren, on October 5, 2018.

Born in Groffdale, she was the daughter of the late Jay and Virginia (Rice) Esbenshade.

Evelyn worked...

Jul 12, 2019

J. Jesse Frankhouser, 62, of Terre Hill, died Friday, July 12, 2019 at his home.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of James W. Frankhouser of Terre Hill, and the late Faye L. (Woomert) Frankhouser.

Jesse was a professional photographer and worked for several years at the New Holland Machine Company and also operated...

Jul 12, 2019

Trevor Kordell Musser, stillborn son of Michael S. and Margaret J. (Kreider) Musser of Ephrata, on Friday, July 12, 2019 at UPMC Lititz.

Surviving in addition to his parents are six siblings, Roger, married to Lori, Jalissa, Kyle, Vanessa, Tyler, and Derrick Musser; a nephew, Liam Musser; paternal grandparents, Marlin and Merla Musser; and maternal grandparents, Ivan...

Jul 10, 2019

James G. Eberly, 89, a resident of the Zerbe Retirement Community, passed away at the home on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

He was married 67 years to Elsie S. Bicher Eberly. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alice Good Eberly.

James retired from New Holland Concrete where he had...

Jul 10, 2019

Pauline “Polly” Godown, age 75, of Elverson, PA, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Born in Sellersville, she was the daughter of the late Paul W. and Mae (Walbert) Weaver.

She was the mother of 5, grandmother of 13.

She graduated from Upper Perkiomen High School and...

Jul 6, 2019

Dorothy Renard Harkins, 96, wife of Melvin B. Harkins of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, passed away on July 6, 2019.

Dorothy was born in West Grove, PA, to the late Gaston W. Renard and Violett Gregg Renard. She is survived by her husband Melvin, of Garden Spot Village, with whom she shared 76 years...

Jul 6, 2019

Helen V. Zuck, 98, of 2499 Zerbe Rd., Narvon, formerly of Blue Ball, died Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center following a short illness. Her husband, Rae R. Simpson, preceded her in death in 1964.

Born in Parkesburg, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin E. and Viola (Crosson) Pierce.

Jul 5, 2019

Craig Miller, Jr., 45, passed away at home on July 5, 2019 after his 5 ½ year battle with brain cancer. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of Craig Alan Miller, Sr. and Brenda (Hansley) Miller, East Earl. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray M. Miller, Pottstown and Gloria E. (Becker) Miller, Pottstown, and his...

Jul 5, 2019

Ryan Scott Shultz, 39, of Denver, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 5, 2019.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Nelson S. Shultz of Edgewood, New Mexico, and Nancy A. Nauman Murphy of Strasburg. He was the step-son of Vaughn Murphy and Tonia Shultz.

Ryan was a mechanic and employed by K & W...

Jul 5, 2019

Anthony “Tony” Joseph Cucuzella, 92, passed away July 5th at Lancaster General Hospital. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Theresa Randisi Cucuzella. He was World War II Navy Veteran serving on the SS Benevolent from 1944-1947. He owned his own barber shop until the time he passed away.

He was a member...