Obituaries

Jul 4, 2019

Charles E. Lorah, 93, of Ephrata Manor, died Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. His wife of 66 years, Elmo A. (Laidig) Lorah, survives.

Born in Bowmansville, he was the son of the late Harry Daniel and Annetta Irene (Fox) Lorah.

Charlie worked as a machinist in the textile industry until his...

Jul 3, 2019

Timothy A Heitz, at age 58, went home to be with his Lord on July 3, 2019 peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Tim was a native of Ephrata Pennsylvania, a graduate of Grove City College and Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington D.C. He served many years as pastor in the following church communities throughout Eastern Pennsylvania: Evangelical United Methodist...

Jul 1, 2019

MarsElla Reeve, 92, a resident of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, passed away at the home on Monday, July 1, 2019.

Born in Woodbury, NJ she was the daughter of the late Isaac C. and Ruth Sapp Reeve.

MarsElla had worked as an accountant for the PA Railroad for 19 years and then retired from...

Jun 30, 2019

Martin M. Shirk, 79, of Narvon, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. His wife, Eva M. (Nolt) Shirk, died April 4, 2019.

Born in Caernarvon Twp., he was a son of the late Samuel R. and Florence R. (Martin) Shirk.

Martin was a farmer and a member of the...

Jun 30, 2019

Jun 29, 2019

Evelyn Griffith, of Garden Spot Village in New Holland, PA, died June 29, 2019 at the age of 83. A beloved wife and mother, Evelyn was born in Edgewater, NJ, to the late Tobias and Alvilde Rheinerston Egeland, and was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Eugene Griffith.

Throughout her life, Evelyn brought the...

Jun 26, 2019

Albert Marlin Best, 99, was born September 20, 1919 at Knox, PA. He was the son of George and Ada Master Best. He died June 26, 2019 at the Willow Valley Communities, Lancaster PA

He graduated from Emlenton High School in 1937 and worked his way through Pennsylvania State University, graduating in 1942 with a...

Jun 24, 2019

Paul E. Wagner, 90, of New Holland, died early morning, Monday, June 24.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Rosene Howe Wagner who died March 2014. Once more they will be together again.

Born December 28, 1928 in Mohnton, Berks County, he was the son of the late George and...

Jun 22, 2019

Edwin M. Nolt, 74, of New Holland, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 22, 2019.

Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Edwin B. and Anna Nolt.

Edwin had retired from Ford New Holland and was a member of Ephrata United Zion Church.

Surviving...

Jun 22, 2019

Roger G. Eshelman was welcomed into heaven on Saturday, June 22, 2019. The son of the late Isaac and Mary (Gable) Eshelman, Roger was born November, 23, 1923 near Terre Hill, PA. Along with his five siblings, Roger was raised on the family farm and after his service in World War 2, went on to live and raise his...

Jun 21, 2019

Betty L. Martin Risser, 85, of Lititz, formerly of East Earl, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Brethren Village.

Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Cora (Zimmerman) Shreiner. She was married 9 years on Feb. 27 to Carl H. Risser. Her first husband, Warren Martin, died in 2004....

Jun 21, 2019

Irwin L. Groff, 78, of Lititz, (formerly of New Holland) passed Friday, June 21, 2019 after a lengthy illness at Brethren Village.

Born in East Cocalico Twp., he was a son of the late Amos and Eva (Fox) Groff. He was married 18 years on August 19 to Joyce E. (Snavely) Hershey Groff. His first...

Jun 18, 2019

Esther H. Hess, 71, of Pequea, died Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, after a brief illness.

Born in Pequea, she was a daughter of the late Christian M. and Edna Mae (Harnish) Hess.

Esther worked for many years as a manager at Willow Valley Bakery and later as Sales Clerk Manager...

Jun 18, 2019

Anna Mae Cox, 85, of Denver, died Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Reading Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Warrensville, PA, she was the daughter of the late T. Brady and Eleanor (Deeter) Gehr. Her husband, James A. Cox, died April 5, 1998.

Anna was a homemaker and was formerly active in the Bowmansville...

Jun 17, 2019

Richard N. Mowrer, 81, of Narvon, formerly of Spring City, died Monday, June 17, 2019 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Centre.

Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Helen (Moyer) Mowrer. He was married 57 years to Marion (Hobson) Mowrer.

Richard worked as a Public Accountant for 45 years, retiring in...

Jun 16, 2019

Jeanette May Leathead, 93, of New Holland, formerly of Horsham, died suddenly Sunday, June 16, 2019, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, with most of her family at her bedside. She is predeceased by her husband Dale E. Leathead, on Dec. 4, 2017, and son, Douglas John, in 1995.

Jeanette was born in Butler, SD, where...

Jun 15, 2019

Glenn L. Eberly of New Holland, Pa. passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 15 at the age of 73 at Lancaster General Hospital. The son of Norman N. and Ruth M. Eberly, he was born on November 27, 1945 in New Holland, where he was a lifelong resident. He was married to Sharon L....

Jun 13, 2019

Ricky Reider, Sr., 56, of Morgantown, died unexpectedly at his home on June 13, 2019.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Joan (Keifer) Reider of Narvon and the late Richard Reider.

Ricky worked for over 35 years at Morgan Corp. as an assembler. He was a member of the American Legion Post 537...

Jun 10, 2019

Harold, “Poppy,” Ertz, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday June 10, 2019 following a very brief illness. Harold was surrounded by his loving family until the time of his death at 11:00 am at Ephrata Community Hospital. He will be dearly missed by his two daughters, Sandra Ruhl, wife of Floyd Ruhl of East Earl, and...

Jun 8, 2019

George C. Plank, 84, of Gap, died Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Fairmount Homes.

Born in Gap, he was a son of the late Ellis and Laura (Stanley) Plank. He was married 57 years to JoAnn (Sandoe) Plank.

George worked for 21 years, retiring in 1998, from High Steel as an Equipment Painter.

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