Anne Denise Goshert, 61, of Ephrata, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of Ruth E. (Binkley) Goshert, of Keystone Villa, Ephrata, and the late W. Richard Goshert.

She is also survived by her brother: Richard S. Goshert; sister-in-law: Teri; nieces: Sarah Elizabeth Goshert, Stephanie Anne Goshert; and her great-niece: Hailey E. Rathkey.

She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Lincoln. Anne will be lovingly missed by all that knew her, especially remembered for her happy nature and willingness to cooperate with all her medical care providers throughout her last years of her life.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 19, at 10 a.m. at the Lincoln Cemetery with Rev. Jeffrey Goodman officiating.

Memorial contributions in Anne’s memory may be made to Salem Lutheran Church, 1331 W. Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522.

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

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Norman Alfred Geissinger, 102, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 6, 2018 from his Menno Village home in Chambersburg.

Norman was born Feb. 24, 1916 in Hosensack to Abraham and Katie Godshall Stauffer Geissinger.

He was raised and baptized in the Upper Milford Mennonite Church, where he served as deacon for many years. He graduated from East Greenville High School, East Greenville.

He met Mianna Eisenhart at summer church camp and they were married a year later on June 12, 1937, in the West Swamp Mennonite Church. Together, they had five sons and two daughters.

Norman attended evening classes at Berean Bible School, Allentown, which helped prepare him for his future ministerial duties in Pennsylvania and Minnesota. Norman was born in the same farm house as his mother and loved working the same farm land with his father.

Upon the death of his mother in 1959, he began his second career as a carpenter, which continued full time and part-time through 1978. In 1964, Norman began his third career as a pastoral minister to the Reinholds Mennonite Church congregation, where he served for 13 years.

His second ministerial call moved the family to Jackson, Minn., area where Norman pastored the Alpha Mennonite church congregation. During his tenure, the congregation built a new church facility in Jackson where he completed his ministry in 1988.

Upon retirement, Norman and Mianna moved to Mountain Lake, Minn., where they both volunteered at the Ten Thousand Villages/Care & Share store and served as “parents” to several international MCC volunteers. He assisted in ministry at Bethel Mennonite for a time in Mountain Lake. Summer 1999 saw the couple move to Menno Haven to accommodate Mianna’s advancing Alzheimer’s until she died March 2010.

Norman and Mianna enjoyed traveling across the U.S. and in Europe. Norman was proud of serving on a 1946 cattle boat as a sea-going cowboy, rebuilding a Native American village after the 1965 Alaska earthquake, and several other Mennonite Disaster Services projects. He also enjoyed reading, woodworking, and playing cornet in the family brass quartet.

Norman is survived by four sons: Ladnor and wife Shirley of Chapel Hill, N.C.; Cordell and wife Mary Kay of Brooktondale, N.Y.; Glenn and wife Arlene of Excelsior, Minn.; Timothy and wife Anita of Aurora, Ill.; and two daughters: Jewel and husband Eugene Ratzlaff of Hopewell Junction, N.Y.; Tanya and husband Avery Shealey of Seattle, Wash.; 14 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and their children. His youngest sister: Esther Miller of Robesonia, is his last surviving sibling.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his brothers: Paul and Wilmer; sisters: Edna and Arlene; and son: Arlin (at age seven months).

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 26, at Menno Haven Chapel in Chambersburg. Chaplain Lori Witmer will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Menno Haven Benevolent Fund, at mennohaven.org.

Arrangements are entrusted to Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Chambersburg. Condolences and memories may be shared at geiselfuneralhome.com.

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Ronald E. Glass, 79, of Pottsville, died Monday, April 9, at Lebanon VA Hospital.

He was born Oct. 25, 1938 in Ephrata. to the late Eugene S. and Violet S. (Demming) Glass.

He served in the Army during the Vietnam War, earning a Silver Star.

Ron worked as an accountant in the Reading area. He was involved with several community senior citizen groups, as well as several community historical societies. He loved to travel and explore his genealogy

Surviving are Ron’s companion: Joseph P. Coddington; daughter: Rev.. Jennifer L. Glass, with Maria, of Leola; son: Michael W. Glass, with Samantha and their children, Braydan E., Corbin M., and Grace F. Glass, Knoxville; daughter: Nichole M. Glass, with Kenneth, Adamstown; two sisters: Fern L. Weinhold, Fivepointville; and Anita F. Boley, Narvon; and several nieces and nephews

Scripture services will held on Friday April 20, at 11:15 a.m. from the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home 5 Camp Meeting Road, Jonestown, officiated by Rev. Beth Goudy. Interment with full military honors will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery – Annville, at 12:30 p.m. There will be visitation from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.

Contributions in Ron’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

The Oravitz Home for Funerals, Shenandoah, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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David W. Martin, 94, of Narvon, passed away peacefully at his home, on April 14, 2018, after a short period of declining health.

He was born Jan. 11, 1924 in Caernarvon Township. He resided all his life in Lancaster County. David was the son of the late Henry N and Mary (Weaver) Martin.

David was a member of the Churchtown Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference. He enjoyed his vocation as a farmer and carpenter and in his retirement, often lent a hand in numerous projects that his children were engaged in.

Surviving is his wife, Lizzie R. Martin, with whom he celebrated 70 years of marriage on Dec. 2, 2017.

Also surviving are his 13 children: Anna R., married to Earl Brubaker, Thorp, Wisc.; Martha R., married to Henry Oberholtzer, Mifflinburg; Alvin R., married to Sylvia (Martin) Martin, Athens, Wisc.; David R., married to Edna (Zimmerman) Martin, East Earl; Amos R., married to Donna (Devine) Martin, Honey Brook; Leroy R., married to Lucy (Newswanger) Martin Latham, Mo.; Lizzie R. Martin, Narvon; Lena R., married to Eli Newswanger, Narvon; Luke R., married to Alice (Stauffer) Martin East Earl; Levi R., married to Judith (Zook) Martin Tazewell, Va.; Mabel R., married to Bob Kuhr Clare, Mich.; Titus R., married to Sandra L. (Martin) Martin, of Narvon; and Mark R., married to Martha N. (Zeiset) Martin, Narvon.

He is also survived by 50 grandchildren; 17 step-grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 52 step-great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are four sisters: Martha Brubaker Ringler, Katie W Martin, Mary Wenger and Lizzie W Martin; five brothers: Henry W. Martin, Ivan W. Martin, Amos W. Martin, Weaver W. Martin and Levi W. Martin.

Funeral services were held April 18 at Churchtown Mennonite Church, with Bishop Elam Zimmerman officiating. Internment was in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by the Eckenroth Funeral Home, Terre Hill.

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June L. Simmons, 86, formerly of Farmersville, passed away April 11, 2018, at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy.

June was born in Lancaster on June 5, 1931, to William C. Ditzler and Eleanor M. (Rineer) Ditzler.

Surviving June are five children: Lorraine Deibler of Marietta; Elaine, wife of Michael Sernoffsky of Elizabethtown; Ronald, husband of Cindy Simmons of Leola; Rodney Simmons of Brownstown; Doreen, wife of Jason Kepple of Lancaster; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are June’s siblings: Louise Stauffer (Ted) of Harrisburg; Lee Thomas (Mike) of Brickerville; Anita Brown of Ephrata; Terry Ditzler (Audrey) of Lancaster; and Betty Hoar (Pete) of Lititz.

Preceding June in death were her parents; her loving husband of 67 years: Ira W. Simmons Jr.; a son: Russell Simmons; a grandson: Jason Deibler; and a brother: William D. (Don) Ditzler.

June was an avid Phillies, Eagles, Penn State, and Duke Blue Devils fan. She loved gardening and working with the soil. She adored her family and attended all activities that involved her grandchildren. June was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Ephrata.

She worked for Conestoga Valley School District for many years, performing an amazing number of different tasks. She was a familiar face at Brownstown Elementary School.

A viewing will be held on Friday, April 20, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main Street, Ephrata, followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. with Pastor Karen Minnich-Sadler officiating. Interment will take place in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, 531 N. State St., Ephrata.

Instead of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of June to Hospice and Community Care of Lancaster (Mount Joy), at hospiceandcommunitycare.org/donate.

Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata, worked with June’s family on the arrangements. To share a condolence or memory, visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com.

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Rose Marie Fisher, 81, of Westminster at the Long Community, formerly of Ephrata, passed away April 11, 2018, at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy.

She was born May 18, 1936, in Ephrata to George M. Ecenrode and Luella (Keller) Ecenrode.

In addition to her parents, Rose Marie is predeceased by three siblings and two granddaughters.

Surviving Rose Marie are five children: Robert B. Fisher Jr. (Sharon) of Lititz; Silvia M. Fisher, companion of J. Franklin Keperling of Lancaster; Bonnie J. Eberly (Donald) of Lancaster; Kimberly A. Larsen (David) of Clarksville, Ind.; and Gordon C. Fisher, (Sandra) of Leola. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; three siblings: Barbara Beatty of Lancaster; Anthony Ecenrode, Middletown; and Judy Ecenrode of Trenton, N.J., and many nephews and nieces.

Rose Marie was employed by numerous Lancaster companies, including Watt & Shand, Nichols, Shick, Anderson Pretzels, and Y & S Candies. She loved working with her hands.

She was an active and faithful member of the Lancaster Senior Center. Her motto in life was “Que sera, sera; whatever will be, will be.”

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice and Community Care of Lancaster, at hospiceandcommunitycare.org/donate.

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

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Lester Irwin Lutz, 94, of New Holland, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Maple Farms Nursing Center, Akron.

He was born in Vinemont to the late Harry and Edna (Grumbling) Lutz, and was the husband of the late Helen (Miller) Lutz, who died in 2014.

Lester was a member of Swamp Christian Fellowship Church in Reinholds and former member of the Church Consistory. He was a life member of Cocalico Valley Post #3376 VFW in Ephrata, life member of National Ex-POW Organization, life member of Disabled American Veterans, Society of 5th Division and 87th Division Society, member of Veterans of Battle of the Bulge 10th U.S. Infantry Association.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II and was a prisoner of war, having served as a Corporal in the A Company 10th Infantry 5th Division. He worked as a machinist for Sperry New Holland prior to his retirement in 1986.

Lester is survived by a daughter: Faye, wife of Dale Lober of New Holland; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter: Sandra M. Lutz; a son: Glenn L. Lutz; a sister: June Hoffman; and a brother: Ronald Lutz. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut St. Denver. Funeral services will follow at noon, with Pastor Craig Frazier officiating. Interment will take place in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Sinking Spring.

Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Lester’s memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

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

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Janet Lee Tomko, 58, of Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at home.

She was born in Reading to the late Richard T. Kiefer and Leah Lida (Needles) Zechman, and was the wife of Joseph Thomas “Buddy” Tomko, with whom she shared 34 years of marriage.

She was a member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, where she served on parish council, was a religious education instructor and made and repaired rosaries.

Janet was an OR technician and staff sonographer for WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. She had previously worked for Dr. Susan J. Probst MD in West Reading for 23 years. She was co-founder of the hospital prayer shawl program.

Janet was also a member of the International Powerlifting Association (I.P.A.) and held six state titles, three world records, and tied one world record. She was a graduate of Cocalico High School Class of 1977 and attended Penn State University-Berks.

In addition to her husband, Janet is survived by a sister: Lynn, wife of Anthony Civitarese of Womelsdorf; a stepsister: Sherrie, wife of Robert Bulles of Blandon; a stepbrother: Arthur Henry Zechman III of Vero Beach, Fla.; three nieces; a great-niece; a great-nephew; a brother-in-law: Bernard Tomko of Zion Grove; a sister-in-law: Pamela Tomko of Zion Grove; her beloved cats; and dog: Tucker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather: Arthur Henry Zechman Jr.

The family would like to thank the staff at Ephrata Cancer Center for the care Janet received during her illness.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 22, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Stradling Funeral Home, 201 Church Ave., Ephrata. An additional visitation will be held on Monday, April 23, at the funeral home, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m., at the Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 320 Church Ave., Ephrata, with Rev. Father John J. McLoughlin, C.SS.R as celebrant. Final commendation and farewell will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in Janet’s memory may be made to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Benevolent Fund, 320 Church Ave., Ephrata, PA 17522.

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

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Sidney L. Buck, 76, formerly of Adamstown, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at home in Lebanon.

He was the son of Earl and Alice Buck. He was the loving husband of the late Nancy Buck, who died in March 2013.

He was preceded in death by his brother: Lance Buck.

Sidney is survived by two children: Jill Henderson of Pottersville, Mo.; and Janelle Brewer, wife of Chadd, of Lebanon; five grandchildren: Tony and Destiny Brewer, Tyler and Jordan Henderson; and Kait Buchter; and one brother: Randy Buck, wife of Susan.

Sidney retired from Lancaster County-Wide Communications as a dispatcher. He was a long-time member of St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Adamstown and Adamstown Fire Company. Sidney volunteered as the announcer at Adamstown Community Days and was very active in his local senior center.

Sidney was a proud Navy veteran. While in the Navy, he served on the USS Forrestal.

Funeral services officiated by Rev. Sandy Gideon were held at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Adamstown, on April 16. He was interred at Bergstrasse Cemetery in Ephrata.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Adamstown Fire Company, 30 S. Poplar St., Adamstown, PA 19501.

Services are under the care of Cremation Services of Pennsylvania. To send an online condolence, visit cremationpa.com.

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Perry L. Copenhaver, 88, of Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz.

He was born in Richland to the late Howard and Florence (Root) Copenhaver, and was the husband of Margaret E. (Grove) Copenhaver.

Perry was a member of Reinholds United Zion Church. He worked at Warner Lambert for 34 years, was a farmer, and also hauled water for swimming pools. Perry enjoyed deep sea fishing.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his seven children: Yvonne Copenhaver of Jacksonville, Fla.; Eric, husband of Brenda (Mumma) Copenhaver of New Holland; Kirk, husband of Linda (Stehr) Copenhaver of Ephrata; Neil, husband of Mary (Gerhart) Copenhaver of Ephrata; Avery, husband of Jennie (Horning) Copenhaver of Lititz; Craig, husband of Kristen (Martin) Copenhaver of Stevens; Arno, husband of Lisa (Nolt) Copenhaver of Ephrata; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a brother: Dennis Copenhaver of Lebanon; and a sister: Fern Smith of Lebanon.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Nevin Copenhaver; two brothers: Franklin and Owen Copenhaver; and three sisters: Verna Maine, June Wolf and Carolyn Hartranft.

Services were held April 19 at Ephrata United Zion Church, with Rev. Leon Eberly officiating. Interment followed in Mount Airy Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Perry’s name may be made to United Zion Retirement Community, 722 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA, 17543.

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

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Ernest D. Wine, 65, of Lititz, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 15, 2018.

He was the husband of Marlene S. (Risser) Wine. Born in Dauphin County on Feb. 14, 1953, he was the son of the late Norman F. and Ada (Kreider) Wine and stepson of Miriam (Witmer) Wine of Ephrata.

Ernest was a member of Miners Village Mennonite Church. He was the owner of Chestnut Hill Furniture, Brickerville.

In addition to his wife and stepmother, he is survived by sons: Dale (Rachel) Wine of Lititz; Timothy (Laura) Wine of Newmanstown; Daniel (Bethany) Wine of Emory, Texas; Joseph (Rosene) Wine of, Malden Mass.; Stephen Wine at home; daughters: Rosene (Nelson) Siegrist of Lebanon; Sharon (Stephen) Eby of Eldorado, Ohio; Judith (Lawrence) Zimmerman of Carlisle; and Bethany (Sheldon) Sauder of Myerstown; 37 grandchildren; brothers: Stanley (Esther) Wine, Robert (Shirlene) Wine, and Norman Jay Wine all of Lebanon; sisters: Marie (Levi) Mumma of Manheim; Deborah (Aaron) Hudler of McAlisterville; a stepbrother: James Witmer of Lebanon; and two stepsisters: Patricia (Luke) Shertzer of Thompsontown, and Jane (Dale) Metzler of Lewisburg.

He was preceded in death by a sister: Edith Wine.

Funeral services were held at White Oak Mennonite Church, Manheim on April 20. Interment was in Miners Village Mennonite Cemetery, Cornwall.

The Buch Funeral Home, Manheim, was in charge of arrangements.

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Leslie L. Hatt, 88, of Sinking Spring, passed away April 17 at Hospice Community Care. She was an avid flower and vegetable gardener, canning her delicious produce each year. Leslie’s applesauce was a family favorite. She enjoyed activities with her family such as snowmobiling and watching her son and grandson race modifieds. As a faithful member of Mohn’s Hill EC Church, she formerly taught Sunday school. Her son, Clint Hatt, husband of Brenda, lives in Adamstown.

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Paul Lyons Jr., 79, of Denver, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was born in Terre Hill to the late Mary (Sheaffer) and Paul A. Lyons Sr. and was the husband of Ann (Colquitt) Lyons, with whom he shared 36 years of marriage.

Paul was a life member of the Cocalico Sportsmen’s Association, where he was a former trustee. He was also a member of the NRA, was an avid hunter and hunted all through North America. He was a founding member of the Dutchman Hunting Camp, was a classic car enthusiast, and was a NASCAR and Phillies fan.

Paul was a bricklayer and the owner of Yingst & Lyons Garage. He worked for Carvell & Rick prior to his retirement.

In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by two daughters: Veronica (Brian) Andes of Reinholds, Anita (Dean) Phipps of Denver; two stepsons: Wesley (Amy) Klink of Denver, and Chris (Wendy) Klink of Reading; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; a brother: Jack (Joyce) Lyons; and a sister: Janice (Andrew) Kelly.

Services were held April 20 at Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, Denver.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Paul’s memory may be made to American Cancer Society-Lancaster County Unit 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA, 17603.

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

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Joelane Elizabeth Lindberg, 48, of Sturgis, S.D., died Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Department of Affairs Fort Meade Medical Center at Fort Meade, S.D.

Joelane was born June 28, 1969, to Joel and Katheryn (Boose) Lindberg in Ephrata.

Her interests were helping out and donating to numerous foundations and her passion was traveling around the world to experience as many cultures as she could.

Joelane graduated from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor in computer programming in 1991. She also graduated from the University of Nebraska with a master’s in computer programming.

Joelane served 21 years with the U.S. Air Force at Ellsworth Air Force Base as a Captain and was honorably discharged.

She was currently working at the Department of Affairs Veterans Administration Medical Center in Sturgis, S.D.

Joelane is survived by her brother: Rob (Pam) Lindberg of Fort Knox, Ky.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Joel and Katheryn Lindberg.

Services are April 26 at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, S.D. with Rev. David Baer officiating. Interment will be at Black Hills National Cemetery with military honors near Sturgis.

Condolences may be sent to the family at kinkadefunerals.com. Kinkade Funeral Chapel, Sturgis, S.D., handled the arrangements.

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Marlin L. Houck, 86, of Denver, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in East Cocalico to the late Walter and Irene (McEllhenney) Houck Nolt Cammauf, and was the husband of the late Katherine “Kit” Marie (Black) Houck.

He was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Ephrata.

Marlin’s dad passed away when he was two-and-a-half years old and he was raised by his Christian mother and family. With only an eighth grade education, he was hired on a farm at the age of 14 for room and board and a few dollars for clothes. By age 16 he started driving truck for other companies. He drove for HR Ewell, Interstate Motor Freight, Jones Motors, Marty’s Express, American LaFrance, and the U.S. Postal Service.

He drove from coast to coast and border to border, and sometimes into Canada. The day before his 80th birthday he returned from a trip to California and to honor his daughters’ wishes he stopped driving truck. His motto was to “never stop working.” He always said his retirement would start the day his heavenly father, God, called him home.

Marlin was also an independent dealer for AMSOIL. Marlin enjoyed traveling and was a member of Central PA Teamsters and a lifetime member of Cocalico Post #3376 VFW. He was a veteran of the Air Force, serving during the Korean War where he flew 28 combat missions over Korea as a tail gunner on a B-29.

Marlin is survived by a son: William F., husband of Diane (Fick) Houck of Mulhenburg; a daughter: JoAnn M., wife of David L. Loose of Denver; four grandchildren: Rebecca Engle; Rachel, wife Karl Vest; Mike Postelthwaite; Tina Neise; six great-grandchildren; two half-brothers, Jacque, husband of Audrey Smith of Reinholds; Harold, husband of Floy Nolt of Ephrata; and two half-sisters: Drucilla Rollman of Ephrata, Hazel Steininger of Ephrata.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Galen Houck.

Services were held April 24 at Grace E.C. Church, Ephrata, with Pastor Philip Walck officiating. Interment took place at Mt Zion Evangelical Cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Marlin’s memory may be made to Grace E.C. Church, 131 Terrace Ave. Ephrata, PA 17522.

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

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Barbara Ann Young, 74, of Ephrata, went to be with The Lord on Friday, April 20, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born in Clay Township to Lloyd Martin Leibig and Erla Mae (Eberly) Leibig on April 28, 1943.

Besides her husband, the late Menno A. Young Sr.; and her parents; she was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Kayla Marie Heckathorn; and two sisters: Carol Jean Springer and Charlotte Louise Beckham.

Surviving Barbara are five children: Menno A. Young Jr., husband of Prasert Young of Reinholds; Robin D. Dengler, wife of Leonard Dengler of Reading; Cheryl Ann Armstrong of Ephrata; Cynthia Jane Street of Ephrata; and Tracy L. Wooden of Ephrata. Also, surviving are 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two siblings: Loretta Schannauer of Denver; and Kenneth Lloyd Leibig husband of Sandra of Lebanon.

Barbara was the founder of the Eclipse Baton Corps in the late 1980s. The group marched in numerous parades and for special events. She was an active member of the Stevens United Zion Church (now known as United Fellowship of Reinholds), where she taught Sunday school and vacation Bible school. Barbara loved Elvis.

Services were held April 26 at Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata, with Rev. John Leisey officiating. Interment, at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, will take place on Thursday, April 26, at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either Ephrata Area Social Service, ephrataareasocialservices.org; or the Four Diamonds children’s cancer fund, fourdiamonds.org.

To leave an online condolence visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata, handled the arrangements.

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Abbie J. Brice, 82, of Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

She was born in York to the late V. Chester and Helen (Allen) Smith, and was the wife of Elwood C. Brice, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.

She was of Lutheran faith and was a secretary for Clay Elementary School for 25 years before retiring. She enjoyed making jewelry, fishing trips to Canada and feeding wildlife and cats.

In addition to her husband, Abbie is survived by two sons: Christopher Allen Brice of Gap; Daniel Sean, husband of Carla (Elia) Brice of Kleinfeltersville; three granddaughters: Bobbi Jo Nolt, Haley Brice, Taylor Brice; great-grandchildren: Randi Paige Kelley, Torri Ann Nolt, Carson Nolt; two great-great-grandsons: Luke and Landon Kelley; and three nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter: Wendy Brice; and a sister: Jean Schier.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

If desired, memorial contributions in Abbie’s memory may be made to American Cancer Society-Lancaster County Unit, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA, 17603.

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

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Nordica Hull Holochuck, 91, of Ephrata, formerly of Kingston, N.Y., passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Conestoga View.

She was born on Dec. 7, 1926 in Burlington Flats, N.Y. to the late Cassion Ray (Ray C.) and Florence Ann (Pugh) Holochuck, and was the wife of the late John Holochuck for 52 years.

She was a graduate of Albany Business School. Nordica dedicated her life to her family, raising her seven children. She will be greatly missed.

Nordica is survived by her children: Clifford of San Francisco, Calif.; Darlene, wife of Rene of Tucsan, Ariz.; Jeffrey of Ephrata; Mark, husband of Patti of Kingston, N.Y.; Susan, wife of Carlton Hurley, N.Y.; and Nordica, wife of William of Saugerties, N.Y.

In addition, she is survived by her grandchildren, Cassion; Jacqueline, wife of Antonio; Thamzen, wife of Charles; Rachel; Nicolas; Ryan; Isabel; and Carly; five great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law: Jill of Ephrata; and her sister: Marge Holdridge of Edmeston.

She was also preceded in death by her son: Scott; her brother-in-law: Richard Holdridge; and her brother: Sherill Rovello Hull.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 5, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Stradling Funeral Home, 201 Church Ave., Ephrata.

Memorial contributions in Nordica’s memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA, 17110.

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

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Andrew D. Good, 24, of Akron, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Ephrata.

He was born in Lancaster to Robert Good of Lebanon and Kristi (Conard) Good of Ephrata.

Andrew enjoyed video games and fishing.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a grandmother: Linda Conard of Denver; a brother: Jordan Conard of Ephrata; and a sister, Mary Good of Akron.

A memorial service was held April 19 at Akron Grace EC Church, Akron.

Memorial contributions in order to help with funeral expenses, may be made to Akron Grace EC Church, N. 7th & Fulton St., Akron, PA 17501.

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

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Juanita Watson, 71, of Collingswood, N.J., died Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Cooper University Hospital.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Harry Augustus and Dorothy Mae (Leisey) Watson, and the sister of the late Ellamae Watson Blank.

Juanita studied nursing at the Reading Hospital School of Nursing; medical-surgical nursing and nursing educator at University of Pennsylvania; and nursing research and theory development at New York University, where she received her PhD.

Juanita enjoyed traveling, Broadway musicals, classical music, watching tennis, and spending time with her family.

Surviving is a nephew: Randolph Blank; a great-niece: Cortley Fisher; two great-nephews: Eric Blank and James Blank; five great-great-nephews; and one great-great-niece.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with interment in Bergstrasse Lutheran Cemetery.

The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at groffeckenroth.com.

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