Obituaries

Jean M. Martin

Feb 15, 2019

Jean M. Martin, 83, of Ephrata, formerly of Narvon, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Fairmount Homes.

Born in Reamstown, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Caroline (Scheaffer) Hauck. She would have been married 64 years on February 26 to Robert G. Martin.

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Gabriel Delyn Good

Feb 13, 2019

Gabriel DeLyn Good, died a few hours after birth on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at UPMC Pinnacle Lititz.

He was the son of Delton M. and Lynelle Faye Musser Good of Mohnton.

Surviving besides his parents are two sisters, Alayna and Gloria Good; a brother, Addison Good; paternal grandparents, Curvin and Mary Martin Good of...

Wayne M. Viegut

Feb 12, 2019

Wayne M. Viegut, 69, of Honey Brook, formerly of Wisconsin, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Paoli Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born in Wausau, WI, he was a son of Helen (Schattl) Viegut and the late Melvin Viegut. He was married 47 years on June 19 to Nancy L. (Bennett) Viegut.

Wayne was working...

Howard Stewart Eckhart

Feb 9, 2019

HOWARD STEWART ECKHART, born September 29, 1954, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 9, 2019.

Howie is survived by his loving wife Bonnie who was by his side throughout this most difficult journey of his 10-month battle with Stage 4 Brain Cancer.

He is...

Kathleen M. Burkholder

Feb 9, 2019

Kathleen M. Burkholder, 91, formerly of Terre Hill, died Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center. Her husband, John D. Burkholder, preceded her in death in 2014.

Born in Terre Hill, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Christie (Eidemiller) Horning.

Kathleen was a sewing machine operator...

Frank J. Kuserk

Feb 9, 2019

Frank was born in Philadelphia on March 9, 1926; he was a son of the late Blaise and Jenny (McGarrigle) Kuserk. On July 1, 1950 Frank married Jane Homka and later moved to West Deptford, NJ in 1955.

Frank joined the Navy in 1943 at the age of 17 and served aboard the submarine USS Gato in...

John Stives

Feb 7, 2019

John Stives (Jack), passed away on February 7th, 2019

at his place of residence, in Lancaster, PA,

with his daughter, Jacqueline Battle, by his side.

John was a veteran of the Korea War, stationed in Aberdeen , MD,

With an additional 8 years Army Reserves. He retired

from Roebling...

M. Irvin Eberly

Feb 6, 2019

M. Irvin Eberly, 81, of Gap, passed away unexpectedly at Brandywine Hospital on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

He was married 59 years to Alma Hoover Eberly. Born in East Earl Township, he was the son of the late Menno M. and Lizzie S. Brubaker Eberly.

Irvin was a farmer and for many years was a...

Leonard S. High

Feb 6, 2019

Leonard S. High, 72, of Akron, entered into Heaven following a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Myerstown, he was a son of the late John David and Laura B (Sauder) High. He was married 52 years on October 1 to Lena M. (Reiff) High.

Leonard...

Ivan K. Horst

Feb 4, 2019

Ivan K. Horst, 83, of Farmersville, entered into rest on Monday, February 4, 2019 at his home after a 4 month battle with cancer.

Born in West Earl Township, he was a son of the late Harry and Fannie (Kauffman) Horst. He was the husband of Mabel (Martin) Horst for 61 years.

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Thelma J. Miller

Feb 1, 2019

Thelma J. Miller, 70, of New Holland, PA died Friday, February 1, 2019.

Born in Lancaster PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Miller. She is survived by three brothers, Wilmer (Lois) Miller, Richard (Connie) Miller, both of McClure, David (Sandy) Miller of Hershey, two sisters, Ruth (Norman) Troyer of Perry and Anna...

Edith Maxine Blessing

Feb 1, 2019

Edith M. Blessing, 88, of Denver, died Friday, February 1, 2019 at York Hospital.

Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Earl C. and Kathryn Sandoe Boley.

Edith had worked for the Frank Ix Silk Mill in New Holland, and then with the Ephrata CAP. She was of the Protestant faith....

Lilly B. Stoltzfus

Feb 1, 2019

Lilly Burkholder Stoltzfus went to be with Jesus at the age of 93 on February 1, 2019. From her birth on May 23, 1925, Lilly was known for her calming presence, ready laugh and humor, and unwavering love of God and humanity.

Raised in a vibrant Amish family, their home was always filled with visitors and engaging...

Barbara A. Wagner

Jan 31, 2019

Barbara A. Wagner, 77, of Narvon, died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at her home. Her husband of 42 years, John E. Wagner, Jr., survives.

Born in Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Catherine (Kurtz) Beaver.

Barbara was a homemaker and enjoyed bowling.

In...

Clyde W. Martin

Jan 30, 2019

Clyde W. Martin, 87, of Ephrata, formerly of East Earl, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Fairmount Home. He and his wife Frances M. (Shirk) Martin would have observed their 67th wedding anniversary in March.

Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late Tobias and Ella (Weaver) Martin.

As a dairy...

James Leon High

Jan 29, 2019

James Leon High, 87, of Gordonville, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Evergreen Estates Retirement Community.

He was married to Joanne Kling High, who predeceased him in 2010. Born in Millway, he was the son of the late James High and Kathryn (Barley) High.

James “Leon” was co-owner of...

Claudia Ann Kling

Jan 29, 2019

Claudia Ann (Noden) Kling, 69, of Manheim, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

She was married 43 years to Ronald C. Kling. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Winfield S. and Harriet Mae Jones Noden.

Claudia was a homemaker and had also worked for Distinctive Affairs Catering. She...

Ruth L. Mast

Jan 25, 2019

Ruth Landes Mast of Elverson passed suddenly from natural causes on January 25, 2019. She was 88 years old.

Born in Hatfield, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Edna (Godshall) Landes. In 1951, she married Milford S. Mast of Morgantown. They had five children. Ruth was a devoted wife who supported her husband’s farming...

Kevin S. Bryan

Jan 25, 2019

Kevin S. Bryan, 50, of Ephrata, died Friday, January 25, 2019 at Wellspan York Hospital. He was the loving husband of Laura Lynn (Levengood) Bryan for almost six years.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Ernest and Rosalie (Griffith) Bryan.

Prior to Kevin’s disability, he had worked...

Mildred M. Wert

Jan 25, 2019

Mildred (Millie) Wert, 82, of Lititz, went home to meet her Lord on January 25th, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in East Earl, PA, on March 9th, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and Edna (Martin) Gingrich. She married Charles Wert on May 9th, 1956 and they celebrated 62 years of marriage.

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