Clarence R. Burd Sr., 90, Denver, died July 29, 2017, in Mount Joy Hospice Center.

Born in Denver, a son of the late Paul and Maude (Eckenrode) Burd Sr., he was married 73 years on June 28 to Arlene (Schmeck) Burd.

An equipment operator for several companies, he also did concrete work with his father in earlier years. He had a great interest in local artifacts, antique hit-and-miss engines, and cherished family times.

Surviving in addition to his wife, are children: Ronald (Carol) Burd, Clarence (Betty Jane) Burd Jr.; and Pat (Bob) Stricker; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Siblings: Miriam Hehnly and Paul Burd Jr., predeceased him.

A viewing will be held Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Good Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, Reamstown.

Rather than flowers, contributions in Clarence’s memory may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Good Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, Reamstown, handled the arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at goodfuneral.com.

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Gerald L. “Jerry” Getz, 69, of Rheems, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017, in intensive care at Lancaster General Hospital after suffering a massive heart attack.

Born in Lititz, he was the only son of the late Harvey C. and Ethel (Shenk) Getz. He grew up in the Ephrata/Akron area.

Jerry retired as an HVAC technician with Sunoco, Harrisburg. In his younger years he was a great car enthusiast. From early childhood he enjoyed going to the family cabin in Potter County; spotting for deer was a family tradition. A very memorable time was when he took his family on vacation to 48 states.

Jerry is survived by his only child, a daughter: Pamela S. Klingler, Elizabethtown, and her companion, Jeff Cleary. Pam was very precious to her Daddy and they shared a special relationship.

Also surviving is a sister: Elaine, wife of Lee Gearhart; four nephews; four aunts; one uncle; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by a sister: Alverta M. Hawk.

Having made peace with God some of his last words were: “Jesus, come and get me.”

Services were held Aug. 2 at Stradling Funeral Home, Akron.

Flowers are welcome, as are donations to help with funeral expenses. Monetary gifts may be sent to Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut Street, Denver, PA 17517.

Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseborostradling.com.

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Grace B. (Kurtz) Unruh, 96, of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Ephrata Manor.

She was born in Reistville to the late Isaac and Sally Kurtz, and was the wife of the late J. Howard Unruh, who passed away in 2013.

A graduate of Schaefferstown High School, she had perfect attendance for all 12 years of school. In the early years Grace had worked for Cinderella Knitting Mill and Gerber.

Grace is survived by three children: Judy A., wife of Walter Martin, of Ephrata; Ted, husband of Elaine (Sweitzer) Unruh, of Reinholds; and Jane, wife of Marlin Good, of New Holland; six grandchildren: Lisa, Brian, and Scott Martin; Jessica, wife of Daniel Valadie; Jared, husband of Becky Unruh; Tara, wife of Antonio Thompson; and nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Grace was preceded in death by a son: James Unruh; four brothers: Alvin, Wilson, Warren, and Harold Kurtz; and a sister, Martha Sanders.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 9 to 10 a.m., at the Donecker Chapel at Ephrata Manor, 99 Bethany Road, Ephrata. Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m., with Pastor Bob Kilgore officiating. Interment will take place in the Steinmetz Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Grace’s memory may be made to Ephrata Manor Benevolent Fund, 99 Bethany Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.

Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseborostradling.com.

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Audrey E. (Kuhns) Hall, 80, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017.

She was born in Lancaster to the late Russell and Anna Earla (Parmer) Kuhns. She was raised by the late J. Rudolph and Miriam Huss, starting at the age of three months.

Audrey was the wife of the late Jack B. Hall, who passed away in 1993.

Audrey retired from Dart Container and later worked for BJ’s Wholesale Club. She graduated from J. P. McCaskey High School in 1956. She enjoyed whale watching and loved attending family gatherings.

Audrey is survived by a grandson: Casey A. Eggensperger of Akron; a brother: George, husband of Toni Bowman, of Lewes, Del.; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters: Kim Hall and April Kellenberger; and a sister: Diane Hall.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

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Edith M. Newman, 70, Denver, died at home July 26, 2017.

Born in Brecknock Township, a daughter of the late Howard G. and Lyda Mae (Thompson) Beck, her husband, Robert L. “Bobby” Newman, died Aug. 17, 2007.

A supervisor/coordinator for United Sleep Products, Denver, she enjoy dancing, playing shuffleboard, casino trips, and was the life of the party. Edith loved sports, and was an Eagles football and NASCAR/Dale Earnhardt Jr. fan. She belonged to Adamstown Rod and Gun Club, Reamstown Athletic Association, Gouglersville Fire Company, and Reinholds VFW.

Surviving are her children: Lisa (David) Troutman, Leola; Robin (Dan) Fredrickson, Hopeland; and Robert L. Beck Jr., Denver; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister: Mary Jane Beck, Denver; and brothers: William H. (Dorothy) Beck, Denver; and Harry R. (Deb) Beck, Mohnton.

Siblings: Fern M. Gangaway, Lyda Mae Moyer and Howard L. Beck, predeceased her.

Funeral services were held July 31 at Good Funeral Home, Reamstown, with Chaplain Nilda Roman officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Ephrata.

Rather than flowers, contributions in Edith’s memory may be sent to Hospice and Community Care, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

Good Funeral Home, Reamstown, assisted Edith’s family with the arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at goodfuneral.com.

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Carl A. Good, 89, of West Maple Grove Road, Denver, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, at Fairmount Homes in Ephrata after a lengthy illness.

Born in Denver, he was the son of the late Elmer H. and Mary C. (Bender) Good. He was married 69 years on May 8 to Emma L. (Shupp) Good.

Carl owned and operated a butcher shop in Denver, Carl A. Good, Inc., for 37 years.

He was a member of the Red Run Mennonite Church and he was an avid hunter, enjoyed woodworking, the outdoors, and most recently made many woven baskets.

Surviving in addition to his wife are three children: Linda, married to Edwin Metzger of Ephrata; Sandra Merklinger of Ephrata; and Carl Good Jr. of New Holland; five grandchildren: Shawn Smucker, Roger Mast Jr., Heather Mortimer, Jessica Good, and Brandon Good; and five great-grandchildren: Kelly, Faith, Angel, Billy, and Raelyn. He was the last of his immediate family.

Funeral services were held Aug. 7 at Bowmansville Mennonite Church, East Earl. . Interment was in the Center Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Fairmount Homes Sharing Fund, 333 Wheatridge Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522.

To send the family online condolences, visit groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill.

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Ferdinand “Ferdy” Hoefner, 93, of Ephrata, died at Ephrata Manor on Aug. 4, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years: Katherine (Kay), and his children: The Reverend Lisa Jean Hoefner; Ferdinand Hoefner III, and his wife Diane Curran; Grace Ann Zbrzezny, and her husband Anthony; and George Hoefner, and his wife Annette. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Ariana Koniuto, Kara Lynn Zbrzezny, Nathan and Dietrich Hoefner, and Taylor and Camryn Hoefner; and two great-grandchildren: Brea and Emerson Koniuto.

Ferdy was born in Valley Stream, Long Island, in 1924 and served in the Merchant Marines from 1942 to 1945. He graduated from Valley Stream Central High School (1942), West Chester State Teachers College (1949), and later received his master’s degree from New York University.

He enjoyed a career as a music teacher and elementary school principal in Wantagh, N.Y., for 30 years. He played in dance bands throughout those years on Long Island and was active in Grace United Methodist Church in Valley Stream.

Ferdy retired to Ephrata in 1979, and played string bass in the Lancaster and Reading Pops symphonies for many years. He was chairman of the Ephrata centennial, a charter member of the Eicher Arts Center, and a member of the Ephrata Eberbach Committee. He was a guide and choir member at the Ephrata Cloister and also sang with the Heritage Chorale. He served as interim choir director at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Denver, at Bethany UCC in Ephrata, and at the Church of God in Lancaster. He sang in the choirs of First and Hope United Methodist churches. And he coordinated the local Music in the Schools program for several years.

A celebration of life was held Aug. 9 at Hope United Methodist Church, Ephrata, with Pastor Jim Bongard officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope United Methodist Church, 3474 Rothsville Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

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Harold Thomas “Tom” Wert, 66, of Manheim, died peacefully Aug. 1 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. Tom worked in the building industry most of his life. From 1993 until the present time he was the owner and operator of Tom Wert Construction; previously he was a construction supervisor for Horst Construction. Tom was an active and faithful member of Grace Point Church of the Nazarene, Ephrata. Tom had a life-long passion for the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and trapping. He shared his passion for the outdoors as a member and leader of the Lancaster County Sportsmen for Youth. He was a member of the Manheim Sportsman Association, founder and leader of the Indoor Archery League; and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.

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Joel E. “Sonny” Lindberg, 72, Ephrata, died Aug. 5, 2017, at Mount Joy Hospice Center.

Born in Farmersville, he was a son of Lydia (Auker) Lindberg, Ephrata, and the late Joel N. Lindberg.

He graduated in 1962 from Ephrata High School and was a member of The Worship Center, Leola. “Sonny” was a co-owner of J&L Trucking, Denver, and worked for H&K Group, Reading. Joel will be remembered for his great sense of humor.

Surviving in addition to his mother is his wife: Dorothy I. (Mohler) Lindberg; children: Joelane E. Lindberg, Sturgis, S.D; and Robin A. (Pam) Lindberg, Fort Knox, Ky.; grandchildren: Kaige and Ashtin; sisters: Grace (Clement) Stauffer and Thelma (Mark) Stauffer, both Ephrata; and a brother: E. Ray (Angie Pandolfino) Lindberg, Shirleysburg.

His first wife, Kathryn H. (Boose) Lindberg, died May 13, 1990.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m., from Good Funeral Home, Reamstown, with burial to follow in Memory Gardens Memorial Park, Ephrata. The viewing will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m., and prior to the service Thursday.

Contributions are encouraged in Sonny’s memory to Hospice and Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

Arrangements by Good Funeral Home, Reamstown. Memories and condolences may be shared at goodfuneral.com.

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Michael E. Jacobs, 64, Stevens, died at home Aug. 5, 2017.

Born in Reading, he was a son of Gary W. and Betty J. (Burns) Jacobs, Mohnton.

Michael was a 1969 Wilson High School graduate and worked 43 years for Bollman Hat Co., Adamstown. He enjoyed antiques, brewery memorabilia, hunting, fishing, and was a member of Adamstown Rod and Gun Club.

Also surviving are siblings: Cindy, married to Ronald Rapp, Reinholds; Steven Jacobs, Denver; Andy, married to Donna Jacobs, Magnolia, Texas; and Brian, married to Brenda Jacobs, Reading.

A brother, Greg, predeceased him.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m., from Good Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, Reamstown, with a viewing from 6 to 7 p.m. Kindly omit flowers.

Good Funeral Home, Reamstown, handled the arrangements. Condolences and memories may be posted to goodfuneral.com.

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Master Sergeant Harry T. Heckathorn, 49, of Denver, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, as a result of a motorcycle accident on Sunday, July 30, while riding in a poker run to benefit a Schuylkill County Fire Company.

Harry was born in Glendale, W.Va., on March 1, 1968, a son of Betty E (Woods) Heckathorn-Reese, of Denver, and the late Harry Heckathorn

He was a member of the VFW and the Amvets in Ephrata. Harry served in the U.S. Army in both active duty and as a member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as a Master Sergeant. He was deployed to Korea, Kosovo, and the Iraq theatres of operation before retiring in February of 2016. His long military career had him as an infantryman, medic, recruiter, and sniper training NCO. Locally, he was a member of Headquarters Company, 1/111th Infantry in Norristown. He was currently working in the office at Cintas Uniforms in Lancaster.

In addition to his. mother Betty, Harry is survived by a daughter: Carissa (Cari Sue) Heckathorn; and a son: Harry T. (Tommy) Heckathorn II, both of Ephrata. Harry is also survived by two brothers: Todd Eric Heckathorn, of Wernersville; and John Edmond Reese, of Denver; along with his brothers and sisters in uniform with his Pennsylvania Army National Guard family.

A service with full military honors was held Aug. 7 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fulton Bank, Trust Fund for Heckathorn Children, 2350 N. Reading Blvd., Denver, PA 17517 .

Arrangements were entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Reading. Condolences and memories may be shared at johnfeeneyfuneralhome.com.

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Thomas “Tom” M. Hassell, 65, of Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was born in Edenton, N.C., on Dec. 7, 1951, to Esther Marie and the late John C. Hassell.

He was a member of Hope United Methodist Church.

Tom was a self-employed commercial painter. He graduated from Garden Spot High School, Class of 1969, and attended Southwood College in North Carolina. He also served four years in the Navy. Tom enjoyed the Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail, was an avid Eagles football fan, and loved vacationing in the Outer Banks.

In addition to his mother, Tom is survived by three siblings: Maxine C., wife of Dennis E. Lapp, of Akron; Tim N., husband of Kathy (Butner) Hassell, of Brunnerville; Jim K., husband of Christine V. (Auker) Hassell, of Akron; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were held Aug. 8 at Stradling Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Jim Bongard officiating. Interment took place in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, with military honors accorded by Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to Warwick Township (Memo Line: Trail Rail), 315 Clay Road, Lititz, PA 17543, to help continue and maintain the Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

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Ruby (Geiser) Cook, 93, of Denver, passed away Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

She was born in Windber to the late Millard and Myra (Knavel) Geiser.

Ruby was the wife of the late Dr. Thomas W. Cook, a Pittsburgh physician, who passed away in 1971.

She was a graduate of Windber High School in 1942 and a graduate of the Pittsburgh School of Nursing, having received a degree as a licensed practical nurse.

Ruby was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and loved the Lord dearly. She loved to travel in Europe and many states in the U.S.A. She was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers who she watched faithfully. She was a former member of the Pittsburgh Church of the Brethren and most recently a member of East Cocalico Church of the Brethren where she served on the spiritual life board.

Ruby is survived by a loving son and daughter-in-law: Charles R. and Cecelia (Miller) Cook of Denver; a special grandson: Donald Cook of Denver; two step-grandchildren; a brother: Marlin and wife Kathy (Conjelko) of Windber; a sister: Janet Weaver of Troy, who faithfully called her many times weekly; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a precious granddaughter: Melinda Cook who went to be with the Lord in 2009; stepson: Dr. T. William Cook Jr. and wife, Mary Lou; and brothers: Alton and Emory Geiser.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 12 to 1 p.m., at the East Cocalico Church of the Brethren, 4 Bunker Hill Road, Reamstown. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., with Pastor Steve Hess officiating. A private interment will be held in Windber at the convenience of the family.

Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Ruby’s memory may be made to East Cocalico Church of the Brethren memorial fund or elevator fund.

Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseborostradling.com.

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David Robert “Bob” Buch, 89, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Bob was born in Lititz on May 11, 1928. He was the son of Robert R. and Helen (Hacker) Buch of Lititz and Lincoln.

He is survived by a daughter: Connie Buch of New York; and grandchildren: Amy Sach of Boston, Mass.; Abby and Ben Woodhouse of Suffield, Conn.; and a brother: Fred N. Buch of Ephrata.

He was predeceased by two daughters: Marcia Buch and Lori Woodhouse; and a sister: Jean B. Miller.

Bob graduated from the Peddie School, Hightstown, N.J. (‘46); and Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster (‘50). He left immediately following college for Navy pilot training in Pensacola, Fla., where he received his Commission and Wings of Gold as a Navy Jet Carrier Pilot in 1951.

As one of the pilots from VF-82, he evaluated the First Angled Deck Carrier in the U.S. Navy, Antietam CV36. He also flew earlier Fighter Propeller Planes from the Straight Deck Carriers, Monterey and Cabot. After five years of active duty (Korean Conflict) and 35 years in the reserves, he received his Honorable Discharge in 1983.

Locally, in the 1960s, he and his brother, Fred, owned and operated the Buch Music Houses, in Lancaster, Ephrata, and Lebanon. Bob and his family also owned and operated The Pretzel House and Hoffy’s Tavern in Lititz; and Buch Records which originated and produced the Professor Schnitzel records and tapes.

In 1969, Bob moved to Florida and owned Omni Communications Consultants Inc. with clients in the restaurant and private club businesses. Most recently, upon retirement, he was a marketing consultant in Fort Pierce, Jupiter, and Fort Lauderdale.

From 2007 to 2011, he flew with the U.S. Air Force Aux CAP Squadron, Florida Air Wing 4, flying out of Fort Pierce. He also flew missions for Homeland Security, FEMA, U.S. Coast Guard and Florida Search and Rescue, thus ending a flying career that started with soloing a Piper Cub at the Lancaster Airport in 1944 while still in high school.

Locally, he was a member of the Sell Chapel, Masonic Village, Elizabethtown; and the Masonic Lodge and American Legion in Ephrata.

Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Please omit flowers.

Those who desire may make donations in Bob’s memory to Masonic Village, 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

To send online condolences, visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata, handled the arrangements.

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Anna Czapluk, 93, formerly of Denver and Philadelphia, died Aug. 12, 2017, in Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center, Narvon, where she resided since July 2011.

Born in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Gabriel and Laura (Pawlowski) Kapusta, her husband, Anthony Czapluk, died in June of 1985.

A member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church, Philadelphia, Anna was active in the Union of Polish Women in America. She enjoyed crafts, knitting and crocheting.

Surviving is her daughter: Cynthia C., wife of David D. Speace, Narvon; and granddaughter: Ellen Speace, Drexel Hill.

A sister, Josephine Petraits, predeceased her.

A viewing was held from Good Funeral Home, Reamstown, on Aug. 16, with a Christian prayer service. Final commendation and farewell was in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Cemetery, Langhorne.

Good Funeral Home, Reamstown, was entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at goodfuneral.com.

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Mildred L. Martin, 86, of East Earl, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, at Hershey Medical Center.

Her husband of 51 years, LeRoy E. Martin, preceded her in death in 2002. Together, they farmed in Chester County for many years.

Born in East Earl Township, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Etta (Martin) Weaver.

She was a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church, where she taught Sunday school for 35 years and was involved with the sewing circle. She also attended Christian Fellowship Church.

Surviving are three children: Lee, married to Cathy (Bewley) Martin, New Holland; Lew, married to Deborah (Livengood) Martin, Gap; and Lynn, married to Lewis M. Good, Mohnton; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and five siblings: Joseph, married to Pauline Weaver, Lancaster; Robert, married to Karen Weaver, Chamblee, Ga.; Miriam, married to I. Leroy Nolt, New Holland; Susan, married to Stan Godshall, Harrisonburg, Va.; and Dale, married to Debbie Weaver, Mechanicsburg.

Her funeral will be held Thursday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m., at Weaverland Mennonite Church, 210 Weaverland Valley Road, East Earl. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. A viewing will be held at the church on Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Thursday, from 9 to 10 a.m.

The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be posted at groffeckenroth.com.

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Glenn O. Fritz, 76, of Denver, passed away Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, surrounded by his entire loving family.

He was born in Adamstown and was the son of to the late Oliver and Anna Mary Fritz. He leaves behind his loving wife, Geraldine (Weinhold) Fritz, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.

Glenn worked as a general contractor most of his life and enjoyed deep sea fishing, hunting, gardening, and the outdoors. He was an avid beekeeper, along with all his children, and loved his dogs.

In addition to his loving wife, Glenn is survived by seven children: Julie (Terry) Laudermilch, Dan (Shelia) Fritz, Angela (George) Styer, Bill (Tina) Fritz, John (Joy) Fritz, Steve (Anissa) Fritz, and Harley (Amanda) Fritz. He had 21 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren, with two on the way. He was extremely proud of all of their accomplishments in life. Surviving siblings are: Madalene Brendle, Barbara Keenan, Jeanette (Hershey) Zimmerman, Susan Dietrich, and Jack Fritz.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Jim and Dave Fritz.

A visitation where family will greet friends and relatives will be held Thursday, Aug. 17, from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the memorial service at 11 a.m., at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut St., Denver, with Pastor Keith Sweitzer officiating. Interment will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Adamstown. Kindly omit flowers.

Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseborostradling.com.

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Robert R. “Bob” Weitzel, 81, of Denver, passed away on Wednesday, Aug.9, 2017, at home.

He was born in Schoeneck to the late Melvin and Elsie (Heck) Weitzel, and was the husband of Martha E. (Capwell) Weitzel, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage.

Bob was a well-known car salesman and general manager for the Steffy Buick car dealership for more than 60 years prior to his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and camping.

In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by two sons: R. Michael, husband of Susan (Jones) Weitzel, of Schoeneck; and Randy D., husband of Wendy S. (Grimes) Weitzel, of Reinholds; four grandchildren: Kyle D., Kevin S., Kelly, and Miranda L. Weitzel; and two brothers: Richard, husband of Sylvia (Smith) Weitzel of Brunnerville; and Rodney, husband of Darla (Steely) Weitzel, of Reinholds.

He was preceded in death by a son: Dr. Scott Weitzel, MD; and a granddaughter: Alexandra Weitzel.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to Hospice and Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA, 17604; or to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA, 17602.

Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseborostradling.com.

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Robert “Bobby” James Harsh, 58, of Ephrata, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

He was born in Lancaster to the late Robert C. and June (Mentzer) Harsh, and was the husband of the late Kelly Lynn (McElwee) Harsh, who passed away in 2008.

Robert was a warehouse manager for W.E.H. Supply in Denver before retiring. He enjoyed dirt track racing, fishing, and spotting for deer. He especially enjoyed going to the mountains in Tioga County and spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Robert is survived by three children: Krystle Harsh of Ephrata, William Harsh of Akron, Taylor Harsh of Ephrata; three siblings: Sharon, wife of Nelson Groff, of East Earl; Jeff Harsh of Narvon; Michelle, wife of Andrew Maser, of Kleinfeltersville; five grandchildren: Ethan, Logan, and Conner Druckemiller; Ryder and Benton Harsh, with one more on the way; and his beloved dog, Sadie.

A celebration of Bobby’s life will be held Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stradling Funeral Home, 30 N. Ninth St., Akron. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

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Amanda P. Martin, 22, of Stevens, was born on Sept. 6, 1994, and passed away on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017.

She is survived by her son: Anthony Young; mother: Angel Martin; and stepfather: Ray Latshaw; father: Matthew Martin; sister: Ashlei Martin; niece: Adriana Cozzone; and stepsiblings: Brittany and Hunter Latshaw.

Also surviving are her maternal grandmother: Connie Getz; maternal grandfather: Douglas Krimes; paternal grandfather: Frank Klopp; paternal great-grandmother: Jean Lineweaver; paternal great-grandmother: Helen Martin; uncles: Douglas Krimes, Colby Randall, Daniel Hershey; and aunt: Misty Oberholtzer; as well as numerous great aunts, great uncles, and cousins.

Amanda was preceded in death by her maternal aunt: Brandi Sue Krimes; maternal uncle: Michael Hurst; maternal grandmother: Sherry Keith; great-grandmother: Eleanor Puskar; maternal great-grandfather: Thomas Puskar; paternal grandmother: Faye Beever; and paternal great-grandfather: Alfred Martin.

Amanda attended Cocalico School District, worked at Henry Schein, and attended BTI. Amanda was involved with her son and family and was a joy to have around.

Although, she struggled for a short time with addiction, which unfortunately took her life, she is remembered for so much more. Amanda will always be remembered for her loving personality, laughter, and silly ways. The memory of Amanda will always remain and never be forgotten by everyone she’s touched in her short life.

A funeral was held Aug. 14 at Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata. Interment will be held at a later date.

To send online condolences to Amanda’s family, visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com. Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata, had charge of the arrangements.

Amanda P. Martin, 22, of Stevens, was born on Sept. 6, 1994, and passed away on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017.

She is survived by her son: Anthony Young; mother: Angel Martin; and stepfather: Ray Latshaw; father: Matthew Martin; sister: Ashlei Martin; niece: Adriana Cozzone; and stepsiblings: Brittany and Hunter Latshaw.

Also surviving are her maternal grandmother: Connie Getz; maternal grandfather: Douglas Krimes; paternal grandfather: Frank Klopp; paternal great-grandmother: Jean Lineweaver; paternal great-grandmother: Helen Martin; uncles: Douglas Krimes, Colby Randall, Daniel Hershey; and aunt: Misty Oberholtzer; as well as numerous great aunts, great uncles, and cousins.

Amanda was preceded in death by her maternal aunt: Brandi Sue Krimes; maternal uncle: Michael Hurst; maternal grandmother: Sherry Keith; great-grandmother: Eleanor Puskar; maternal great-grandfather: Thomas Puskar; paternal grandmother: Faye Beever; and paternal great-grandfather: Alfred Martin.

Amanda attended Cocalico School District, worked at Henry Schein, and attended BTI. Amanda was involved with her son and family and was a joy to have around.

Although, she struggled for a short time with addiction, which unfortunately took her life, she is remembered for so much more. Amanda will always be remembered for her loving personality, laughter, and silly ways. The memory of Amanda will always remain and never be forgotten by everyone she’s touched in her short life.

A funeral was held Aug. 14 at Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata. Interment will be held at a later date.

To send online condolences to Amanda’s family, visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com. Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata, had charge of the arrangements.

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