Obituaries
Roger E. Wenner, Sr.
Nov 3, 2026
Roger E. Wenner, Sr., 83, of New Holland, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Bryn Mawr Extended Care Center, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Roger was born on August 3, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to his late parents, Louis and Loretta (Bryan) Wenner. His beloved wife, Mildred E. (Daniels) Wenner, passed away in September 2016.
Roger was a proud...
Glenn Shirk Martin
Nov 3, 2026
Glenn S. Martin, 70, of New Holland, passed away unexpectedly at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
He was the husband of Carolyn J. Shirk Martin. He was the son of the late Noah and Mabel Martin.
Glenn had worked at Conestoga Wood Products where he had been employed for over 30 years. He was a member of Weaverland...
John Harold Sweigart
Nov 2, 2026
John H. Sweigart, 82, a resident of Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Narvon, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026.
He was the husband of Linda C. Mills Sweigart, and they just recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Born in Bird-In-Hand, he was the son of the late Curtis F. and minnie M. Englert Sweigart.
John retired in 2002 from...
Andrew James Musser
Nov 2, 2026
Andrew James Musser, 51, of Denver, passed away on November 2,2026, at WellSpan York Hospital. Andrew was born in Ephrata to his parents, David G. and Norma Jean (Zimmerman) Musser.
Andrew was a loving and kind person, with a dry sense of humor. For the past 33 years, Andrew has worked for Goods Store, Inc. He enjoyed a special relationship with...
David Gerald Wagner
Nov 1, 2026
David Gerald Wagner "JYT", 70, of New Holland, PA passed away at his home on Sunday, November 1, 2026, due to ongoing cardiac issues and a lifetime of “clean living”. He left a lifetime of experiences and adventures to all who knew him.
Born April 22, 1956, and known for his signature yellow glasses that gave him such a “sunny disposition”,...
Wayne A. Hess
Oct 28, 2026
Wayne A. Hess, 63, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Abram H. “Abe” and Mary Jane “Janie”Miller Hess.
Wayne was a 1981 graduate of Penn Manor High School and was a member of Victory Church, Conestoga Valley Campus. He had been employed as a manager at Strasburg Masonry...
Marie D. Huyett
Oct 27, 2026
Marie Dawn (LaPearl) Huyett, 83 passed away peacefully at The Heritage of Green Hills on October 27, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born April 23, 1943, to the late Frank and Florence (Hallman) LaPearl in Reading PA. She is predeceased by her husband of 64 years Lloyd L Huyett, Jr. She is survived by her 6...
Jean H. Cardina
Oct 23, 2026
On Friday, October 23, the world lost a spectacular light.
Her name was Jean Cardina; she was known as “Mom” to 8 children, “Gram” (or “Chammers” or “Gram Cracker”) to 22 grandchildren, and “Mimi” to 12 great-grandchildren. Richard, her husband of 58 years, affectionately called her “Hon” until he died in 2020. Jean was one of 7 children and is survived...
Catherine A. Singletary
Oct 20, 2026
Catherine A. Singletary, of New Holland, PA, died on October 20, 2026, at the age of 88 years. She resided in East Earl for the majority of her time on this earth where she had wonderful neighbors, especially Faye Woods and Florence Platt. Cathy was born April 12, 1938, in Joliet, IL. Cathy enjoyed crafting, traveling and spending time with...
Shelly M. Martin
Oct 20, 2026
Shelly M. Martin, 70, of Ephrata, formerly of Narvon, died Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Lincoln Christian Home, where he had resided for the past year.
Born in Narvon, he was the son of the late Chester M. and Pauline W. (Martin) Martin.
Shelly was a faithful employee in the bakery at Shady Maple for 35 years. He loved people and had...
Lance Watt
Oct 19, 2026
Lance Watt, a beloved husband, father, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born on September 22, 1941, in Penshurst, New South Wales, Australia (a suburb of Sydney), Lance developed an early appreciation for design, science, and mathematics. These interests would shape both his education and his life’s work, ultimately leading him to...
Meredyth Ann Witmer
Oct 19, 2026
Meredyth Ann Witmer, 89, of Ephrata, formerly of Lancaster, died Monday, October 19, 2026, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. She shared 67 years of marriage with her husband, E. Ray Witmer, who survives.
Born in Soudersburg, she was the daughter of the late Leslie K. and Blanche (Shotzberger) Hoover.
Meredyth graduated from Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a...
William M. Sabo
Oct 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of William Martin Sabo
William Martin Sabo passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026. He was born on December 10, 1946, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Sabo.
Bill was a proud graduate of Coatesville High School and the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. He devoted 40 years to...
Gerald M. Trout
Oct 15, 2026
Gerald M. “Grizz” Trout, 79, formerly of Churchtown, died Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Hickory House in Honey Brook. Born in Churchtown, he was the son of the late Ira K. Trout, Sr., and Ruth Anna (Mattis) Trout.
Jerry worked as a truck driver for Terre Hill Concrete Products from 1983 until 2008, driving 900,000 miles without an accident. Jerry was...
John Edward Brenner
Oct 14, 2026
John Edward Brenner, 83, of Gordonville, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at PennMedicine Lancaster General Hospital. John was born in Philadelphia, to his late parents, Howard Easterday Brenner and Helen Mae (Wolfenden) Brenner. His beloved wife of 62 years, Carol (Pinter) Brenner, survives at home.
John was a faithful and loving family man. He was talented with his hands,...
Thelma B. Sauder
Oct 11, 2026
Thelma B. Sauder, 100, of New Holland, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Garden Spot Village. Thelma was born in Farmersville, to her late parents, Landis and Clara (Rutt) Buchen. Her husband, Raymond S. Sauder, passed away on January 19, 1987.
Thelma loved her family and the time she was able to spend with them. She enjoyed volunteering for...
Stephen C. Hollowood
Oct 9, 2026
Stephen C. Hollowood, 53, entered the presence of his Saviour on October 9, 2026 at home, surrounded by family and friends. He had battled lifelong muscular dystrophy and his life evidenced a miracle of much courage and grace.
Born in Owatonna, Minnesota on June 16, 1973, Steve was the beloved son of Gail D. (Fagrelius) Hollowood and the late J. David...
William T. Lutz
Oct 8, 2026
William T. Lutz, 77, of New Holland, passed away at home on October 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. William was born in Reading, to his late parents, John E. and Beatrice G. (Hillsworth) Lutz. His beloved wife, Teresa A. (Huyett) Lutz, survives at home.
William was a proud US Marine Corp veteran. He served honorably during the Vietnam War,...
Judy C. Kurtz
Oct 7, 2026
Judy C. Kurtz, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Landis Homes, just six days before celebrating her 70th wedding anniversary with her beloved husband, Robert D. (Bob) Kurtz.
Born on April 2, 1937, in Dayton, Ohio, Judy was the daughter of the late Truman and Ruth (Stewart) Coy. She later moved with her family to New Holland,...
Phyllis M. Kveragas
Oct 6, 2026
Phyllis M. Kveragas, 95, of Lititz, passed away on October 6, 2026, at Alpine Valley Post Acute and Healthcare Center in Lebanon. Phyllis was born in Voganville to her late parents, James H. and Bertha (Ream) Sweigart.
As a young mother, Phyllis worked outside the home as a Visiting Nurse for the VNA Association of Lancaster, and later as the receptionist...
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