Obituaries

Ruth M. Millisock

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...

Mary Kathryn Messner

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...

Catharine Anne Zubaly

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...

Elma R. Peachey

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...

Anne B. Petersheim

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...

Michael Stephen Spritzer

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...

Harold L. Ressler

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...

Dale W. Mellinger

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...

Dorothy H. Gobber

Aug 20, 2019

Dorothy H. Gobber, 78, of Goodville, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in West Chester, she was a daughter of the late James R. and Evelyn P. (Sams) Moulton. Her husband, Theodore A. Gobber, Sr., died in 2001.

Dorothy had worked for many years at several area manufacturing businesses...

John H. King

Aug 20, 2019

John Hadlai King, the son of Jonathan A. and Myra (Stoltzfus) King , went home to be with his Savior on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Tel Hai Retirement Community in Honey Brook Township, Chester County following a lengthy illness. John was born in Chester County, PA on May 19, 1938. John, 81, was a long- time resident of...

John A. Harnish

Aug 20, 2019

John A. Harnish, 75, of Refton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at Farimount Homes on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. He was married 54 years this past March to Miriam Groff Harnish. Born in Martic Twp, he was the son of the late Ira T. and Mary Becker Harnish.

John was a...

Ruth V. Ericksen

Aug 19, 2019

Ruth V. Ericksen, 95, of New Holland, died Monday, August 19, 2019 at Homestead Village, Lancaster.

Born in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late C. Herbert and Florence (Krusa) Vonhof. Her husband, Leif Ericksen, died Oct. 20, 2017.

Ruth graduated from Packer High School in 1942 and Douglass College, New Jersey College...

Barbara U. Carey

Aug 18, 2019

Barbara Ann Unruh Carey, 78, of New Holland, formerly of Wilmington, DE, died Sunday, August 18, 2019 at her home in Garden Spot Village, New Holland.

Born in Wilmington, DE, she was a daughter of the late Harold W. and Murial (Stinson) Unruh. She was married 56 years on Jan. 26 to William F. Carey.

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Ruth M. Redcay

Aug 18, 2019

Ruth M. Redcay met her Savior and joined her husband in Heaven on August 18, 2019. Ruth was born on August 22, 1928 near Elverson, PA to Elam and Rebecca Mast and made the decision to accept Jesus Christ as her Savior at the age of 12. She was a member of Goodville Mennonite Church. She was married to...

Lee P. Green

Aug 17, 2019

Lee P. “Greenie” Green, Jr., 67, of New Holland, died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Salisbury Twp., he was the son of the late Ruth (McCamant) and Lee P. Green, Sr.

Greenie was a truck driver, retiring from Charles M. Shirk Trucking. Following his retirement, he served as a...

Samuel L. Hainley

Aug 16, 2019

Samuel (Sam) L. Hainley, 75, of New Holland, passed away at home on Friday, August 16, 2019. Born in Denver on April 24, 1944, he was the son of the late Samuel L. and Hester Hainley. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Dolores (Dory Diem) Hainley. In addition to his wife, Sam is survived by his...

Ivan Z. Martin

Aug 16, 2019

Ivan Zeiset Martin, 88, of Ephrata, died at his home on Friday , August 16, 2019.

Born in East Earl Township, he was a son of the late Moses and Rebecca (Zeiset) Martin. He was married 61 years on September 28 to the late Charlotte Romaine Martin.

Ivan worked at New Holland Concrete,...

Leon M. Oberholtzer

Aug 13, 2019

Leon M. Oberholtzer, 61, of East Earl, died Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in East Earl Township, he was the son of Adam and Ella (Martin) Oberholtzer of East Earl.

Leon was a member of Hinkletown Mennonite Church.

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Joseph L. Harris

Aug 12, 2019

Joseph L. Harris, 80, of Terre Hill lost his battle with cancer on August 12, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. Joe was born on April 4th, 1939 in Eddystone, PA. He was the son of the late Charles F. Harris and Hazel (Urian) Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Charles...

Mary Jane Starr

Aug 10, 2019

Mary Jane Starr, 86, of Lancaster, formerly of New Holland, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, August 10, 2019.

She was married 64 years to Chester Blaine Starr. Born in Brecknock Twp., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Josephine Weaver Bender.

Mary Jane was a graduate of the former Terre...