Obituaries

Nov 6, 2025

Sarah Esh Stoltzfus, 89, of 1867 N Churchtown Road, East Earl, PA 17519 passed away on November 6, 2025.

Born in Gordonville, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Naomi Esh.

She was the wife of the late Jonas E. Stoltzfus, with whom she shared 45 years of marriage until his passing on December 17, 2003.

She was a member of...

Nov 3, 2025

Winifred Doris Drechsler Dodge, age 93, beloved wife of the Rev. Paul Sherwood Dodge, to whom she was married for 72 years, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ following a period of time in skilled nursing at Garden Spot Village retirement community. Known affectionately as “Winnie” to everyone who loved her welcoming smile, she and Paul...

Oct 28, 2025

Omar Beam, 98, died peacefully in his home at Tel Hai Retirement Community on October 28, 2025, attended by his family.

Born August 19, 1927, to William and Ada (Hertzler) Beam, Morgantown, PA, Omar was the third of nine children. Though a good student, he left school in ninth grade to work on the family farm at his parents’ request. From...

Oct 25, 2025

Robert Hillyer Straton March 1, 1933 - October 25, 2025

Bob Straton was born in Jersey City, NJ. He was adopted by the late Warren B. and Ruth C. Straton. At the age of 58, Bob found his birth mother, Dorothy H. French and enjoyed 6 years together as mother and son before she passed. Bob earned his bachelor’s degree in...

Oct 21, 2025

Betty Lou (Horning) Eberly, 70, of Oley, passed away on October 21, 2025 in her residence.

Born in Denver, she was the daughter of the late Irvin W. and Grace (Weber) Horning.

She was the wife of Kenneth B. Eberly, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.

She was a member of The Forge Church in Mohnton. Ken served as the pastor...

Oct 20, 2025

Elaine M. Sauder, 91, passed away at Ephrata Manor on Monday, October 20, 2025, surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Arthur R. “Art” Sauder who died October 14, 2025. Born in Akron, she was the daughter of the late Elam and Florence Artz Sensenig. She was also preceded in death by her...

Oct 20, 2025

Laura S. Kurtz, 95, a resident of Landis Homes, formerly of Elverson, passed away on October 20, 2025.

Born in Elverson, she was the daughter of Harvey M. and Mary L. (Sweigart) Kurtz.

She was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church and had her doctorate in education. She started her teaching career at Conestoga Christian School and then was a missionary for...

Oct 18, 2025

Daniel Robert Dusza, 70, of New Holland, formerly of Sellersville, passed away on October 18, 2025 at Abbeyville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born in Sellersville, he was the son of the late Edward A. Dusza Sr. and Mary Ellen (Harman) Dusza.

He was the loving husband of Darlene M. (Moyer) Dusza, with whom he shared almost 50 years of marriage.

He was employed...

Oct 15, 2025

E. Glenn Nauman, 92, a resident of Willow Valley Manor, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

He was the husband of the late Vera B. Nauman who died in 2018. Born in Rapho Twp, he was the son of the late Henry W. and Ella Nora McMichael Nauman.

Glenn retired as President of Nauman...

Oct 14, 2025

Arthur R. “Art” Sauder, 101, passed away at Ephrata Manor on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Celebrating 51 years of marriage in August, he was the beloved husband of Elaine M. Sensenig Sauder who died at Ephrata Manor on Monday, October 20, 2025. Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Erbie and Alice Sensenig Sauder.

Known as “Pop” to...

Oct 14, 2025

Kenneth G. Heffner, 87, of New Holland, passed away on October 14, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Kenneth was born in Reading, PA, to his late parents, George I. and Marion L. (Heckman) Heffner. His beloved wife, M. Faye (Stoltzfus) Heffner survives at home.

Kenneth loved his family. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and always enjoyed a quick...

Oct 14, 2025

Patricia “Pat” L. (Parsons) Knepper, 87, a resident of Garden Spot Village, passed away on October 14, 2025.

Born in Burnt Cabins, PA, she was the daughter of the late Howard H. and Martha (Lister) Parsons.

She was the wife of Larimer “Larry” J. Knepper, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage.

She graduated from Hustontown High School in 1956. She worked...

Oct 12, 2025

Amy Sue (Glick) Sweitzer, beloved daughter, mother, gram, sister, and friend, passed away in her home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on October 12, 2025, at the age of 58. Born in Lancaster, PA, Amy was the daughter of Dave and Sue (Leonard) Glick.

She graduated from Conestoga Valley High School in 1985. Her commitment to service was evident early on, as she...

Oct 12, 2025

Esther N. (High) Nolt, 92, of Ephrata, died Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Fairmount Homes. Her husband, Irwin W. Nolt, preceded her in death in 2021.

Born in West Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Elmer Z. and Mary B. (Nolt) High.

Esther worked at various businesses in the area, last working in the deli at Weaver Markets. She...

Oct 9, 2025

Barbara S. “Bobbie” McCloud, 78, of Lancaster, passed away at home on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

She was the wife of the late Ronald McCloud who died in 2023. Born in Franklin, NJ she was the daughter of the late Donald Sly and Ruth Weaver Sly Gola. She was also the step-daughter of the late Edward Gola.

Bobbie graduated from Patterson State...

Oct 8, 2025

Robert I. Weaver, 89, of Ephrata Manor, formerly of East Earl, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was the husband of the late Linda L. Baxter Weaver who died in 2020. Born in Martindale, he was the son of the late Isaac B. and Anna Mae Zoll Weaver.

Early in life Robert was a dairy...

Oct 7, 2025

Patricia Folk Wright, 93, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at home. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Gaylord A. and Audrey Barkalow Folk.

Pat had a varied work history. Upon graduating from Bowling Green State University with a BS Degree in Elementary Education, she began as an elementary school teacher...

Oct 6, 2025

Oct 6, 2025

John G. Fellenbaum, 66, of Narvon, passed away October 6, 2025 in his residence.

Born in Chester County, he was the son of the late Vernon Fellenbaum and Janet (Berstler) Fellenbaum.

He was the devoted husband of 45 years to Brenda L. (Fryberger) Fellenbaum.

John spent his entire working career working for Prudential Financial, caring for his clients and kept daily connections with...

Oct 3, 2025

Richard L. “Dick” Atkins, 85, of Leola, passed away on October 3, 2025. He was born in Strasburg Township on July 16, 1940, to his late parents, Floyd and Bessie (Coburn) Atkins. His wife Agnes Katherine (Askins) Atkins survives at home.

Dick is a 1958 graduate of Manheim Township High School. He attended Stevens Trade School for machine shop practice. Dick...