Obituaries

Douglas Thomas Yoder

Jan 25, 2020

With deep sadness, the family of Douglas T. Yoder, 61, of Elverson, announces his passing on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at his home.

He was the son of the late Thomas S. and Fannie (Kurtz) Yoder.

Doug was a lifelong farmer and a member of Zion Mennonite Church.

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Ralph B. Wenger

Jan 23, 2020

Ralph B. Wenger, 93, a resident of Calvary Homes, died at the home on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

He was the husband of the late Rhoda Ebersole Shenk Wenger who died in 2013. His first wife, the late Marian R. Witmer Wenger died in 2001. Born in Manheim, he was the son of the late Norman F....

Mildred R. Boley

Jan 22, 2020

Mildred R. Boley, 90, of Narvon, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at her home, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Blue Ball, she was a daughter of the late Norman, Sr. and Cora (Rutter) Ziemer. Her husband, Morris R. “Bud” Boley, died Dec. 3, 2008.

Mildred was a homemaker and a member of Cedar Grove...

James Albert Coon

Jan 21, 2020

James A. Coon, Sr., 93, of New Holland, passed away while surrounded by his children on Tuesday, January 21st, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Jim, as he was lovingly referred to by his family and friends, was the husband of the late Mary A. Coon (Mills), whom he was married for 43 years. Born in Owensboro,...

Floyd S. Weber

Jan 21, 2020

Floyd S. Weber of Denver passed to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on January 21, 2020 at 87 years of age. He was born September 23, 1932 to Andrew and Mary (Sensenig) Weber.

On March 15, 1952 Floyd married Salinda (Stoltzfus) Weber. She survives, along with their children Jean (Leonard) Good, New Holland; Mark...

Linda Lee Kachmar

Jan 18, 2020

Linda L. Kachmar (Guarini), 70, of Leola, passed away unexpectedly from medical complications on Saturday, January 18th, at York Hospital.

Linda Lee Kachmar, the daughter of the late Michael and Lillian Corwonski Kachmar, was born in Philadelphia on May 27th, 1949. She graduated from St Basil’s Academy, Manor, Beaver, and Holy Family Colleges where she...

Doris M. Parkes

Jan 17, 2020

Doris M. (nee Mellon) Parkes was born on September 17, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband Verriel L. Parkes and her parents John H. Mellon and Gladys (nee Laufer) Mellon. She is survived by a daughter Lynne M. Parkes loving companion of Harry Hiller, Lowell D. Parkes husband of Lucy Parkes, granddaughter Katherine...

Carolyn H. Thoensen

Jan 17, 2020

Carolyn H. Thoensen, 93, of Lebanon, formerly of New Holland and Media, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Cedar Haven in Lebanon.

Born in Rockford, IL, she was a daughter of the late C. Clifford and Julia (Thomas) Hand. Her husband, Wayne E. Thoensen, died in 2005.

Carolyn was...

Erika Schafer-Mongiello

Jan 16, 2020

Erika Schafer-Mongiello, 79, of Stevens, passed away at home on Thursday, January 16, 2020.

Born in Mainz, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Maria Schafer.

Erika had worked as a designer and seamstress in the garment industry for many years. She enjoyed gardening and reading her Bible.

Surviving are three sons,...

Miriam M. Weaver

Jan 15, 2020

Miriam M. Weaver, 99, of Ephrata, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Fairmount Homes.

Born in East Lampeter Twp., she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Katie (Sensenig) Snyder. Her husband, Luke L. Weaver, died Sept. 8, 1995.

Miriam was a homemaker and a member of Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community, where she was...

Eileen E. Diem

Jan 14, 2020

Eileen E. Diem, 89, of New Holland, died Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Ephrata Manor after a brief illness.

Born in Salisbury Twp., she was a daughter of the late Paul and Edna (Diem) Diem. She was married 72 years on August 21 to Theodore A. Diem.

Eileen worked for over 50 years, retiring in...

Arthur W. Trostle

Jan 11, 2020

Arthur W. Trostle, 96, formerly of Terre Hill, died peacefully, Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Tel Hai Retirement Community. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Nancy (Foltz) Trostle in 1999.

Born in Adamstown, he was the son of the late Charles and Daisy (Zerbe) Trostle. He was preceded in death...

Robert A. Piper

Jan 10, 2020

Robert A. Piper, 83, formerly of 243 Locust St., New Holland, died Friday, January 10, 2020 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia L. (Dayton) Piper in 1988.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George Richard and Marie C. (Phillips) Piper.

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Richard R. Williams

Jan 10, 2020

Richard R. Williams, 88, of 245 Orchid Ct., New Holland, died Friday, January 10, 2020 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. His wife of 64 years, Elfriede (Heller) Williams, survives.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Margaret (Radell) Williams.

During the Korean Conflict, he served...

Elaine Burkholder

Jan 10, 2020

Elaine A.M. Burkholder, 78, of Lancaster, entered into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her loving family at Hospice & Community Care of Mount Joy, PA. She was the wife of Melvin M. Burkholder and celebrated their 60 years of marriage together on August 1, 2019.

Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of...

Alvin B. Williams

Jan 9, 2020

Alvin B. Williams, 76, of New Holland, died peacefully in his sleep at home after a brief illness.

Born in Cheboygan, MI, he was a son of the late Clifford and Arlene (Johnston) Williams. His wife, Juanita M. (Parker) Williams, died May 15, 2017.

Alvin worked for many years as a long distance truck driver...

Louis J. Centini

Jan 6, 2020

Louis J. Centini, Jr., 58, of New Holland, died Monday, January 6, 2020 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Lancaster he was a son of the late Louis A. and Agnes May (Vanaulen) Centini. His wife, Kelly F. (Osborne) Centini, died Apr. 30, 2001.

Louis was a member of Our...

Barbara Anne Hoekstra

Jan 3, 2020

Barbara Anne Hoekstra

August 5, 1946 – January 3, 2020

Barbara Anne Hoekstra, 73, of New Holland, formerly of Newtown Square, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Garden Spot Village in New Holland. She left us after 6 years of fighting a rare and aggressive head & neck cancer....

Lucille S. Weaver

Jan 2, 2020

Lucille Stauffer Weaver, 91, of New Holland, passed peacefully at home on January 2, 2020,

surrounded by her loving family.

Born March 9, 1928, she was the daughter of John G Stauffer and Rebecca (Horst) Stauffer, Goodville. Lucille married her high school sweetheart, William L Weaver, on Dec 17, 1949. He preceded her...

Mary A. Moore

Jan 1, 2020

Mary A. Moore, 91, formerly of Morgantown, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Green Hills Manor, Reading.

Born in Birdsboro, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Dickey) Milshaw. Her husband, Emerson L. Moore, died Dec. 31, 1995.

Mary retired in 1994 from Graco Children's Products in Elverson in the quality control...