Obituaries
Rufus Z. Nolt, Jr.
Apr 25, 2026
Rufus Z. Nolt, Jr., 95, formerly of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Lincoln Christian Home, Ephrata.
He was the husband of the late Bernice N. (Weaver) Nolt who died in 2013. Born October 11, 1930, he was the son of the late Rufus Z. and Lizzie (Zimmerman) Nolt.
Rufus was a member of the Lime Rock Mennonite Church,...
Ethel M. Sensenig
Apr 25, 2026
Ethel M. (Kurtz) Sensenig, 85, a resident of Fairmount Homes, passed away on April 25, 2026.
Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Paul B. and Edna B. (Martin) Kurtz.
Ethel was the loving wife of Leon D. Sensenig, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage.
Ethel was a homemaker and a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference)....
Lowell Mark Stauffer
Apr 22, 2026
Lowell M. Stauffer, 78, of Ephrata, passed away at Fairmount Homes on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Lowell was born in Elverson to his late parents, Richard Stauffer and Ruth (Yoder) Stauffer. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Elsie (Moyer) Stauffer.
After graduating from Lancaster Mennonite High School, Lowell learned construction work and carpentry which he enjoyed his...
Elizabeth S. Felpel
Apr 21, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” S. (Shirk) Felpel, 93, a resident of Fairmount Homes, passed away on April 21, 2026.
Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Walter S. and Mae (Buzzard) Shirk.
She was the wife of the late Theodore Lewis Felpel, who passed away on July 21, 2000.
She graduated from New Holland High School in 1950 and was a...
Shane William McGinnis
Apr 20, 2026
Shane William McGinnis, 57, a beloved husband, father, pappy, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unforgettable memories.
Shane was the devoted husband of Tina, who he loved deeply and wholeheartedly. Together they built a life centered on love, laughter, and family. He was a proud father to his daughter Brooke (Brandon) and...
Charles Ray Messner
Apr 17, 2026
Charles Ray Messner, 64, of Denver, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.
He was the husband of the late Beverly Jean Heck Messner who died in 2011. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Roy R. and Catharine S. Burkholder Messner.
Charles was employed for 40 years at Terre Hill...
Wayne Mast Reiter
Apr 17, 2026
Wayne Mast Reiter, 89, of Narvon, a loving husband and father, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at his home. His wife of 67 years, Frieda (Good) Reiter, survives.
Born in Narvon, he was the son of the late Caldwell G. and Nina (Mast) Reiter.
Wayne worked at Lukens Steel for 40 years while simultaneously farming. His hobbies included fast cars, travel, and...
Jay Calvin Fitze
Apr 15, 2026
Jay Calvin Fitze, 80, of Leola, a loving, Husband, Father, and Grandfather, passed away at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
He was married 51 years to Jane D. Dombach Fitze. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late James Calvin and Catherine Ecker Fitze.
Jay retired as the Facilities and Security Manager at Lancaster...
Barbara K. Zenker
Apr 14, 2026
Barbara (Knapp) Zenker, beloved wife, loving and very loved mother and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2026 at the age of 98.
Barbara was born on September 13, 1927 in Bryn Mawr, PA. She was the second of three children born to Alfred and Dorothy Knapp. Barbara grew up in Narberth, PA, and graduated from...
Robert P. Henderson
Apr 13, 2026
Robert P. Henderson, 85, of Terre Hill, passed away on April 13, 2026 at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital.
Born in Abington, PA, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Pearl E. (May) Henderson.
He was the husband of the late Marilyn S. (Myers) Henderson, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage until the time of her passing on January...
Edith Shirk Martin
Apr 13, 2026
Edith S. Martin, 77, of Stevens, passed away at home on Monday, April 13, 2026.
She was the wife of Michael W. Martin and they would have been married 52 years this coming Saturday. Born in Blue Ball, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Ella Shirk Nolt.
Edith was a member of the Muddy Creek Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference....
Patricia Ann Cobb
Apr 12, 2026
Patricia Ann Cobb, 81, of New Holland, passed away at home on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
She was married 59 years to Carl J. Cobb. Born in Danville, she was the daughter of the late William “Bill” J. and Gertrude “Mickey” McWilliams Way.
Pat was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School class of 1962 and a graduate of Bloomsburg State College...
Ezra L. Stoltzfus
Apr 11, 2026
Ezra Stoltzfus went to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the age of 96 from his residence at Fairmount Homes. Ezra was born on April 15, 1929, at Paradise, PA. Ezra was a member of Petra Church.
Ezra was married to Lovis Kramer for 56 years. After being a widower for a few years, on October 23, 2010,...
Sandra C. Farrell
Apr 11, 2026
Sandra C. Farrell, 78, of New Holland, passed away on April 11, 2026, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Sandra was born in Philadelphia and was the daughter of Winona Kyle. Her husband, Thomas R. Farrell, passed away in 2006.
Sandra was a lifelong Eagles fan and being from Philadelphia, loved the Mummers. She enjoyed gardening, civil war history, frequent visits to...
Eva Shirk Brubaker
Apr 10, 2026
Eva Shirk Brubaker, 73, of East Earl, passed away on April 10, 2026. Eva was born in Narvon to her late parents, Samuel K. Ringler and Eva S. (Shirk) Ringler. Her husband, Paul M. Brubaker, survives at home.
Eva worked for many years in the deli department at Shady Maple. She was a member of Spring Grove Mennonite Church-Groffdale Conference.
In addition...
Harrison Luke Good
Apr 8, 2026
Harrison Luke Good, was stillborn at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
He was the son of Travis D. and Katelyn R. Bollinger Good of Robesonia.
Surviving besides his parents is a brother, Liam D. Good; paternal grandparents, Tim and Pearl Good; maternal grandparents, Randall and Rebecca Bollinger; paternal great grandmother, Susan Good; and maternal great grandparents Martin and...
Carolyn Stick
Apr 8, 2026
Carolyn (Hoshour) Stick, 86, of Lebanon, formerly of Blue Ball and Narvon, died Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Linden Village. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley P. Stick, in 1996.
Born in Bowmansville, she was the daughter of the late William & Ella (Good) Hoshour.
Carolyn worked at Bareville Garment Factory in Martindale and then at Shady Maple Farm...
Barbara Coral Possessky
Apr 7, 2026
Barbara (Levers) Possessky of Narvon, PA, age 84, died peacefully during Easter Week due to complications from advanced Parkinson’s Disease. She is survived by her husband, Francis Possessky, four children; Fritz of Salem, NJ, Andrew of Denver, PA, Margaret of Brooklyn, NY and Sharon Krock of Churchtown, PA, and four grandchildren; Alan, Elise and Emmett Krock, and Avery Possessky and...
Kathleen Gitke
Apr 7, 2026
Kathleen Gitke, 72, of Narvon, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to her late parents, George and Mary (Ordos) Samudovsky. Her late husband, Dennis Gitke, passed away in June of 2007.
Kathleen found immense joy in being with her family and volunteering at her parish, Our Lady of...
Norwood Thomas Keylor
Apr 5, 2026
Norwood Thomas “Tom” Keylor peacefully left his earthly body and went to heaven on April 5, 2026, Easter Sunday, at the age of 82. He was the loving husband of Martha Jean Keylor, with whom he shared 54 wonderful years of marriage.
He was born in Leacock and was the son of Norwood Pryor Keylor and Beatrice Keylor. He is survived...
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