Obituaries

Nov 12, 2019

Alma D. Wixom, "Bud", age 92 of Maytown, PA was called home by his Lord on November 12, 2019.

The son of Alma and Ida Wixom, Bud was born in San Bernardino, CA. He spent most of his life in southern California. While attending high school during WWII, Bud was asked to drive the school bus until...

Nov 11, 2019

John J. Landis passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 11, 2019. He is now free of pain and in the presence of Jesus, our Savior.

He was born July 1, 1936, on the family farm, where he resided until moving to Landis Homes five years ago. The son of Elvin and Sarah Root Landis,...

Nov 9, 2019

Christopher Korbel, 62, of Narvon, passed away at home on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

He was the husband of Margo Mahoney Korbel. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Frank P. and Veronica E. Fogarty Korbel.

Surviving besides his wife is a son, Christopher Korbel of NJ; two daughters, Erin Korbel of...

Nov 4, 2019

Norman R. Stauffer, 90, of East Earl, died after a short illness on Monday, November 4, 2019 at his home.

Born in Ephrata, he was a son of the late David and Mary (Reich) Stauffer. His wife, Susie (Stauffer) Stauffer, died Dec. 4, 2008.

Norman worked as a missionary providing electrical and plumbing services at...

Nov 3, 2019

David M. Brubaker, 65, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 3, 2019.

Born in East Cocalico Twp., he was a son of Elva W. (Martin) Brubaker of Stevens, and the late Elvin G. Brubaker.

David worked as a farmer in his early years.

Surviving in addition to his mother...

Nov 2, 2019

Lena N. Nolt, 76, of Ephrata, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

She was married 56 years to John J. Nolt. Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Adam S. and Margaret H. Newswanger Zimmerman.

Lena was a homemaker and also operated Lena Nolt Weddings for over...

Nov 2, 2019

John S. Brubacker, 73, of Reading, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

He was married 53 years to Rachel M. Gehman Brubacker. Born in Morgantown, he was the son of the late Paul and Lena Sensenig Brubacker.

John was employed for many years as a carpenter, working at Agri, Inc.,...

Nov 2, 2019

Claire N. Maurer, 93, a resident of Keystone Villa, Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

She was the wife of the late Charles P. Maurer who died in 2014. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Kathleen Taylor Nicholson.

Claire was a 1944 graduate of...

Oct 31, 2019

Steven A. Martin, 64, of New Holland, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, October 31, 2019.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Melvin A. Martin and the late Dorothy B. (Rineer) Martin.

He is survived by three children, Melissa Cook (Charles), Shelly Martin and Matthew Martin, two grandchildren:...

Oct 31, 2019

Judy E. Stoltzfus, 74, of Elverson, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Brandywine Hospital.

She was married 55 years to Louis G. Stoltzfus, Jr. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Rhoda Hollinger Petersheim.

Louis and Judy resided on their family farm, Spring Hollow Dairy, which they operated...

Oct 30, 2019

Eli W. Herr, 92, of White Oak Road, New Holland, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at his home. His wife, Fannie H. (Weaver) Herr, died Dec. 27, 2012. They had been married 66 years.

He was born in Martindale on November 3, 1926, the son of the late Rudolph and Susanna (Wenger) Herr.

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Oct 28, 2019

Milton Van Duser, Jr., 90, a resident of Woodbridge Place, Phoenixville, formerly of Narvon, died Monday, October 28, 2019 at Paoli Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Janet Van Duser. They shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Chicago, he was the son of the late Milton, Sr. and Helen C. Reich...

Oct 28, 2019

Mabel H. Snyder, 83, of 1307 Apple St., Ephrata, died Monday, October 28, 2019 at Lincoln Christian Home.

Born in W. Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Aaron E. and Minnie (Hoover) Snyder.

Mabel was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

She...

Oct 27, 2019

Carl Wingard, 92, of 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, formerly of Morgantown died Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Garden Spot Village. He was preceded in death by two wives, Elsie (Smoker) Wingard in 1980 and Wilma Jean (Mishler) Naugle Wingard in 2014.

Born in Tire Hill, Somerset County, he was the son of the...

Oct 26, 2019

Charlotte L. Samuels, 87, of Blue Ball, died Saturday, October 26, 2019, at her home after a lengthy illness.

Born in East Earl, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Kathryn (Sandoe) Boley. She was the wife of Ralph Samuels.

Charlotte worked most of her life as a waitress at various local restaurants....

Oct 25, 2019

Robert Allan Ulrich, 75, of Narvon, died Friday, October 25, 2019 at Reading Hospital.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Charles W. II, and Elverna L. (Bauer) Ulrich. He was the husband of Elaine M. (Ernst) Ulrich.

Robert worked as a welder most of his life. He worked for 32 years...

Oct 22, 2019

Ivan S. Zimmerman, 88, of Ephrata, formerly of East Earl, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019, after a brief illness, at Lincoln Christian Home.

Born in Earl Twp., he was a son of the late Noah S. and Lizzie (Sauder) Zimmerman. He was married 66 years on Nov. 23 to Ruth Z. (Horst) Zimmerman.

He was...

Oct 20, 2019

Beatrice P. Nixon, 92, of 475 Red Well Rd., New Holland, died Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. Her husband, Charles A. Nixon, preceded her in death in 2006.

Born in Castalia, NC, she was the daughter of the late Emanuel Patterson and Mamie (Hogwood) Patterson Lavender.

She...

Oct 20, 2019

Christopher Mark Bradford, 60, of New Holland, died Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Garden Spot Village.

Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of John C. and Lorraine (Mitchell) Bradford of New Holland.

He was employed in the mail room of a VA hospital in CT. Since moving to New...

Oct 20, 2019

Melvin M. Redcay, 75, of Denver, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 20, 2019.

He was married 39 years to Donna Elaine Trego Redcay. Born in Lititz, he was the son of the late Henry and Lizzie Martin Redcay.

Melvin was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed doing puzzles and...