Richard E. McClurg, 57, of Reinholds passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at home.

He was born in San Diego, Calif., to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Burkholder) McClurg.

He is survived by two sisters: Mary, married to Jeff Fisher; Linda, married to Jimmy Moyer; and one brother: Bobby McClurg, married to Evelyn. He is also survived by six nieces and one nephew.

Richard was a member of Swamp Lutheran Church, He enjoyed watching the Three Stooges and fireworks. Richard also had a major passion for milk, M & M’s, and the color blue.

Services were held June 8 at Swamp Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reinholds, with Pastor Dennis L. Trout officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Richard’s name to GiGi’s Playhouse c/o Christine Hewitt, 212 Terrace Ave., Ephrata, PA 17522.

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

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Elizabeth Anne Schulze 68, of Ephrata, born on Aug. 11, 1950, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at home.

She was born in Lancaster County to the late Dave and Nancy Jean Lichty ( Heiselman), and was the wife of Martin Schulze Jr., with whom she shared 49 years of marriage.

She worked for various local businesses including WeaveCorp, Science Press, and Frank Ix. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, and connecting with family and friends on social media. She also loved going to the beach, reading and writing.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith!” – 2 Timothy 4:7

Elizabeth is survived by three children: Martin E. Schulze III, Timothy R. Schulze, Marcy Ann Schulze; four grandchildren: Danielle Schulze, Cameron Schulze, Trinity Murphy, Tristin Murphy; twin great-granddaughters: Lilly and Maddy Wissler; a brother: Dave Lichty; and three sisters: Ida Ream, Rachel Refford, Jackie Hainley.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

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

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Paul B. Martin, 89, of Ephrata, formerly of Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Fairmount Homes.

He was born in Earl Township to the late Jacob and Mary (Burkholder) Martin, and was the husband of Esther Z. (Martin) Martin, who passed away in 2015.

Paul was a member of Lime Rock Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference). He was a self-employed owner/operator truck driver and owner of Paul B. Martin Fuel Co. for many years before retirement. After retirement, he was a driver for the plain sect community.

Paul is survived by four sons: Melvin M., husband of Barbara (Martin) Martin of Ephrata; Clair M., husband of Ruth Ann (Weaver) Martin of Hayward, Wisc.; Earl M., husband of Judy Lynn (Sensenig) Martin of Lititz; Vernon M., husband of Jeana (Martin) Martin of Lititz; three daughters: Marian M., wife of Paul Martin of Ephrata; Mary M., wife of John Maldanado of Sarasota, Fla.; Elaine M. Jenkins of Lititz; 29 grandchildren; 81 great-grandchildren; and two stepbrothers: David Newswanger of Myerstown, Adam Newswanger of Lititz.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Norman B. Martin, Harvery B. Martin; four sisters: Katie Weaver, Lizzie Mae Martin, Mary Martin, Anna Eberly; and three stepbrothers: Peter, John and Luke Newswanger.

Services were held June 11 at Lime Rock Mennonite Church, Lititz, with Bishop Melvin Martin officiating. Interment took place in the adjoining church cemetery. Kindly omit flowers.

The family would like to thank the staff at Fairmount Homes for the compassion and quality care Paul received.

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

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Miriam Adele Hoffman, 79, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 2, 2018 in presence of family.

Born May 14, 1939 in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Paul S. Wenger and Bertha (Sensenich) Wenger. She was the loving wife of Paul R. Hoffman Sr. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on March 1.

In addition to her husband, Miriam is survived by four children: Paul R. Hoffman Jr., husband of Barbara, Lancaster; Dennis L. Hoffman, Ephrata; Darlene J. Gingrich, wife of Kevin, Ephrata; and Michelle L. Hoffman, Lititz.

Miriam was known as “Maw Maw” by her three grandchildren and two great-grandsons, whom she adored: Chad M. Gingrich (husband of Kaity) San Diego, Calif.; Ashley N. Lewis (wife of Tyler) Akron; Jessica A. Di Paolo (wife of Etienne) Ephrata; and great-grandsons: Cooper J. Lewis and Cayden P. Di Paolo. She is also survived by her sister: R. Yvonne Enck, wife of M. Douglas Enck, Ephrata.

Miriam was preceded in death by her parents, and brother: James S. Wenger.

Miriam loved her family and countless friends; to know her was to love her. Miriam was a sweet, caring, and generous person. She had a remarkable faith, and never once questioned God’s grace.

A memorial service will be held at her church, Lititz Mennonite Church, 165 Front St., Lititz, on Sunday, July 1, with Pastor Rodney Martin officiating. All may greet the family from 4 p.m. until the time of the service starting at 5. A reception to follow in the church social hall as family and friends are invited to attend to celebrate Miriam’s life.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lititz Mennonite Church in her name; or Hospice & Community Care of Lancaster.

To leave online condolences, CremationLancasterPA.com. Arrangements by Cremation Services of Lancaster.

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Kenneth Michael “Mike” Fry, 67, of East Fallowfield, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at home.

He was born in Lancaster to Lilian Fry of Pittsburgh, and the late Mahlon Fry, and was the husband of Arlette J. (Burion) Fry, who passed away in 2000.

Mike was a lifelong member of the NORKA hunting camp in Potter County. He was the starting center on the 1968 Ephrata High School county championship team and was a member of the 1970 Division III national championship team at Philadelphia Textile College. He was an avid sports fisherman and fly fisherman that took him to Iceland, the French Alps, Montana, Alaska, Colorado and British Colombia. He enjoyed deer hunting, golfing, cooking, wines, gastronomy, and loved going to the horse races, and traveling.

He was a chief estimator and salesman for Gooding, Simpson & Mackes.

Mike is survived by a daughter: Chantal Detournay, wife of Damian Harris of France; two grandchildren: Sebastian and Sophie Harris of France; a sister: Kathy, wife of Joe Horachak of Pittsburgh; and companion: Diane Schmaler of Cossayuna, N.Y.

A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, at Stradling Funeral Homes, 30 N. Ninth St., Akron. An additional viewing will held from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, June 14, at the funeral home, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at the Mt. Zion Evangelical Cemetery.

Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Kenneth’s name may be made to the Ann Barshinger Cancer Institute, 2102 Harrrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.

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

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Dorothy M. Binkley, the widow of Christ Binkley Jr. of Akron, passed away at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital on Thursday, June 7, 2018

Born Dec. 6, 1945, in Bird-in-Hand, Dorothy, one of a family of 10 children, was a daughter of Curtis Sweigart and Minnie (Englert) Sweigart.

Surviving Dorothy are her children: Christian S. Binkley III, husband of Kathy (Thompson) of Ephrata; Michael Binkley, husband of Vanessa (Root) of Ephrata; and Tina Sweigart, wife of Steven Sweigart of Myerstown; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are three sisters: Norma Buzzard, Myra Harsh, and Jean Maurer; and two brothers: Galen and John Sweigart.

Preceding Dorothy in death were her parents; her husband; a son: Dennis; a grandson: Christian Binkley IV; and four siblings: Alverta Diem, Fay Gehman, Curtis Sweigart, and Genevieve Sweigart.

Dorothy worked for Colebrook-Terry Manufacturing in Akron; starting as a bagger and rising to the position of plant supervisor.

She loved spending time upstate at the family cabin, playing 500 rummy with her grandkids and Scrabble with her ‘adult’ family. She was an avid gardener, a fabulous cook, and a loyal fan of romantic movies (especially) “tear-jerkers.” Dorothy delighted in watching birds, and she adored her grandchildren, and her dog, Gabby. She will be deeply missed by her family.

Services were June 12 at Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata, with Rev. William Weiser,officiating. Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery followed the service.

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

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Robert M. Lauman, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. He was 92 years of age.

Robert was born on June 22, 1925 in Middletown to the late Ned and Ella Lauman.

He was a 1943 honors graduate of Hershey High School and began studies at Haverford College. Through the U.S. Navy’s V-12 program, he transferred to Bucknell University, graduating as a member of the Class of 1945 where he received a bachelor of science in electrical engineering. He completed graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Brookings Institute.

Since graduation, Lauman distinguished himself in the profession of engineering and provided noteworthy contributions to Bucknell University’s College of Engineering, and also served as an instructor in the United States Navy at their Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, Calif.

Mr. Lauman also served as a United States naval officer in the Second World War and Korean War.

Mr. Lauman’s career began with Bell of Pennsylvania (now Verizon) from 1946 to 1983 where he advanced to the position of vice president of engineering, and was responsible for the modernization of the network, and introduction of 1AESS and 4ESS solid-state switching, cellular, and fiber technologies.

In 1960, Lauman founded the Bell System Data Communication School, where he introduced data communication to the world through the training of nearly 1,500 engineers and sales staff per year. In 1966, Lauman implemented the first commercial fiber-optic system between Pittsburgh and Greensburg. In 1981, he supervised the creation of the first Digital Mobile Services office of the new Nortel Company. Throughout his career he was responsible for construction budgets in excess of $750 million per year and expense budgets in excess of $42 million.

From 1983 to 2002, Lauman served as the executive vice president and chief operating officer of D&E Communications, Inc., where he was responsible for the implementation of sound financial procedures and the modernization of buildings, facilities, and equipment, as well as, the implementation of training programs for employees.

He also served as the vice chairman and senior executive vice president of D&E Communications, Inc. In 1990, he received the Ray Blain Outside Plant Achievement Award for noteworthy outside plant achievement realized through sustained leadership and direction.

Lauman served as a trustee of the Lancaster Theological Seminary, the Boards of Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg Osteopathic Hospital, Bell of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Academy of Music, the Mount Gretna Playhouse, and previously served on numerous other boards such as the Governor’s Science and Engineering Commission, and as Chairman of the Board for the Red Cross and the United Fund.

He was a registered Professional Engineer and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

More recently, he was a key advocate for the establishment of the Anne Brossman Sweigart Charitable Foundation of Ephrata, where he served as a founding trustee and a member of the distribution committee.

Mr. Lauman was a prolific golfer, enjoyed wildlife, and was a staunch advocate for the humane treatment of animals.

Surviving Mr. Lauman are his wife of 72 years: Barbara (March) Lauman; and his daughter: the Reverend Linda J. Lauman.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 15, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata, and will be officiated by the Reverend Karen Minnich-Sadler. Friends will be received before the service from 9 to 11 a.m. Interment with military honors will be private at the convenience of the family.

Individuals wishing to make a contribution in honor of Robert M. Lauman are encouraged to contribute to KPETS, 2120 Oregon Pike, 2nd Floor, Lancaster, PA 17601; or the Anne Brossman Sweigart Charitable Foundation, P.O. Box 757, Ephrata, PA 17522.

Funeral arrangements under the care of Paul L. Gravenor Home For Funerals, Ephrata. To offer condolences, visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com.

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Charles “Chuck” D. Moyer, 79, of Denver, died Monday, June 11, 2018.

Born in Reading, Chuck was the son of the late J. Steven Sr. and Emma L. (Wails) Moyer. Married for 60 years, he was the husband of Patricia A. (Stuber) Moyer.

Chuck was a dedicated truck driver. He worked for Branch Motors of Reading and the former Wicks Lumber of Ephrata. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed mechanics. He converted his own motorcycle into a trike. Chuck also enjoyed completing leisure puzzles at home and a friendly conversation with anyone. He will forever be remembered for his strong will and his commitment to providing for his family.

In addition to his wife, Chuck is survived by three sons: C. Douglas Moyer of Gap; Tracy Lee Moyer and his wife, Karen, of Reinholds; and Kenneth Eugene Moyer and his wife, Gail, of Manheim; four siblings: Joanna Kachel, J. Steve Moyer Jr., Alice Linton, and Eleanor News; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Chuck was predeceased by his daughter: Catherine L. (Moyer) Ober; a sister: Mary Mohn; and a brother: Robert Moyer.

Services are respectfully private.

Good Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre, Reamstown is serving the Moyer family. Condolences may be left online at goodfuneral.com.

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Reba McKee, 80, passed away on the morning of June 13, 2018 at her home in Stevens.

Reba was born on Sept. 3, 1937 in Lancaster County to John and Mary (Harnish) Kochel.

Reba was best known for her enthusiastic love for Christ. She was a member of the Ephrata Bible Chapel for 36 years. She never missed an opportunity to share the word of God with everyone that she could.

Reba was an avid baker and looked forward to making strawberry shortcakes every summer. There were always cakes, cookies and pies at grandma’s house. Her house was home to many throughout the years because of her big heart and endless compassion. Reba loved to help people and she lived her life accordingly.

Reba was preceded in death by two husbands: Carl DeHart and Jimmy McKee; and two children: Dawn Bowers and David Kofroth.

She is survived by two children: Judy Sollenberger of Denver, and Bruce Kofroth of Stevens; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on June 23 at 1 p.m. at the Ephrata Bible Chapel, 225 Cherry St., Ephrata.

In lieu of flowers, please do a random act of kindness.

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

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Bess W. Hunt, a former resident of Manheim, passed away on March 6. Although her death occurred in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., she was proud to be a Pennsylvanian for almost all of her 100 years. While working for IU13, she taught in several local schools, including Ross Elementary in Lancaster and Stiegel Elementary in Manheim. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster for over 50 years and served as an Elder and Parish Visitor. A sister, Jane Wellde Hunt, lives in Akron.

Robert E. “Bob” Moyer, 87, of Manheim passed away peacefully June 17 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Bob owned and operated his construction business in Lancaster County and in his earlier years, he was the former owner of Trailer Village, Lancaster. He was a member of Manheim Brethren In Christ Church and volunteered with the Manheim Meals on Wheels. Bob served in the United States Army during the Korean War. His sisters reside in Denver: Ethel, wife of Lewis Slack, and Nancy, wife of Kenneth Musser.

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Marion E. Rudy, 90, formerly of Ephrata, passed away peacefully at Landis Homes, Lititz, on Saturday, June 16, 2018.

Born in Willow Street, she was the daughter of the late David and Anna Leaman Breckbill. She was the loving wife of Clarence E. Rudy for 67 years.

In her earlier years, Marion worked at the former Ohio Table Pad, Leola, and was the owner of Marion’s Draperies. She graduated from the former East Lampeter High School in 1945. Marion was an active and faithful member of the Lititz Mennonite Church where she helped with decorations and funeral luncheons and enjoyed her share group. Her interests included flower arranging and gardening, sewing, and spending time with her family.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, are four children: Julia A. Weller, companion of Richard Abrams of Quakertown; Kathleen A., wife of Alan E. Miller of Akron; Kenneth C., husband of Pamela Menges Rudy of Millersburg; and Mary Ann, wife of Mark Palladino of Barto; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son: Daniel L. Rudy; a sister: Alice Charles; and four brothers: Parke, Raymond, Willis and Richard Breckbill.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Marion’s memorial service at the Landis Homes West Bethany Chapel, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, on Thursday, June 21, at 11 a.m. Friends may visit with the family immediately following the service. Interment will be private at Eby Cemetery, Leola.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions in Marion’s memory to the Lititz Mennonite Church, 165 Front St., Lititz, PA 17543.

To place a condolence online, visit BuchFuneral.com. Buch Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Lititz, handled the arrangements.

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Janice E. Clair, 77, of Reinholds, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.

She was born in Reinholds to the late Calvin and Elverta (Haldeman) Boyer.

Janice was a member of Swamp Christian Fellowship Church for 60 years. She worked at the Denver Shoe Factory (Wolf’s) and Bollman’s Hat Factory prior to retirement. She enjoyed collecting key chains and frogs, working in the yard, and spending time with her family.

Janice is survived by three children: Janet Kellie and companion David Miller; Sandra, wife of Harry Leisey; and Brian Clair, companion of Yvonne Strunk; five grandchildren: Heather, Nathan and Shawn Bender; Greg Mimm; and Connor Leisey; two siblings: Charles Boyer and companion Judy Sauder; and Kathryn Sweitzer; and four great-grandchildren: Jaylyn Bender, Austin and Dallas Bender, and Carson Steininger.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson: Chris Bender.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, June 23, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut St., Denver. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., with Rev. Craig Frazier officiating. Interment will be held at the Middle Creek Brethren Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Janice’s name to the American Cancer Society, 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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Willard B. Stauffer, 92, formerly of New Holland and Womelsdorf, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Ephrata Manor.

He was the husband of Nora Weaver Horst Stauffer, with whom he celebrated 29 years of marriage in April. His first wife, Grace Hollinger Stauffer, passed away in 1988.

He was born in Warwick Township, Lancaster County on Jan. 6, 1926, son of the late Evan and Barbara Bollinger Stauffer.

In addition to his wife, Willard is survived by three sons: Galen E. (Sara Brubaker) of Lititz, Larry W. (Joyce Hartzler) of Womelsdorf, John J. (Lois Hollinger) of Adamstown; and one daughter: Phoebe Gehman (Gary) of Newmanstown; 23 grandchildren; 20 great-children; eight step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a daughter-in-law: Dolores (Horst) Stauffer; three sisters-in-law: Lois Hollinger, Ruth Hollinger and Kay Hollinger; and many nieces and nephews. When Willard married Nora 29 years ago, he gained another daughter and two sons: Anita Murphy (Kevin) of Sarasota, Fla.; Elton Horst (Sherlyn) of Leola; and Ivan Ray Horst (Doris) of New Holland.

In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by a son: Leon L. Stauffer; and a sister: Margarite Sauder (Raymond).

Willard was a member of Green Terrace Mennonite Church, and attended Groffdale Mennonite Church. He was a farmer in Lancaster and Berks Counties. After retiring from farming, Willard was a self-employed painter, and also worked at Oregon Dairy as a dishwasher. He enjoyed playing shuffleboard in Sarasota, Fla., where he and Nora visited every winter. He also enjoyed caning chairs.

Services were held June 19 at Hammer Creek Mennonite Church, Lititz, with Pastors Tom Eshleman, Nelson Zeiset, and Ben Martin officiating. Interment was held in the Hammer Creek Mennonite Cemetery.

If desired, memorial contributions in Willard’s memory may be made to Mennonite Central Committee, 21 S. 12th St., Akron, PA 17501.

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

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Dorothy G. Klopp, 87, of Lititz passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018, at Moravian Manor.

She was born in Stevens to the late Eli W. and Minnie (Getz) Martin, and was the wife of Marvin K. Klopp, who died in 2005.

Dorothy was a member of Cocalico Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, volunteering with the elderly, and traveling. She worked as an assistant physical therapist for 12 years at United Zion Home in Lititz, and had worked at the former Nichol’s of Ephrata.

Dorothy is survived by three children: James L., husband of Linda Klopp of Lititz; Donald L., husband of Heidi Klopp of Lititz; and Clair R., husband of Pamela Klopp of Ephrata; six grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; and two great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three children: Curtis L., Kenneth K., and Esther F. Klopp; and five siblings: Arlene G. Harting, Minerva G. Eberly, Ralph G., Alfred G., and Carl G. Martin.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on June 20 at Hahnstown United Zion Church, corner of Glenwood Drive and Frysville Road, Ephrata, with Pastor Ken Leininger officiating. Interment will be held at the Hahnstown United Zion Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy’s name to Cocalico Church of the Brethren, 225 S. Cocalico Road, Denver, PA 17517.

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

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Wallace “Wally” J. Roth, 89, of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.

He was born in Lititz, to the late James and Minnie (Hackman) Roth, and was the husband of Patricia (Wolf) Roth with whom he would have celebrated 65 years of marriage on June 28.

Wally was an upholsterer for Roth’s Upholstery and Lieds Upholstery. He graduated from Rothsville High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps., serving during the Korean War from 1948 to 1952. He was a lifetime member of Cocalico Post #3376 VFW, a member of the Reamstown Athletic Association, and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

In addition to his wife, Wally is survived by two children: Cindy L., wife of Gene Ulrich of Sinking Spring; Neal P. Sr., husband of Denise Roth of Ephrata; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; seven siblings: Larry Roth, Vincent Roth, Patsy Aukamp, Gina Yoder, Joyce Spangler, Lucille Regan, and Linda McGee.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons: Michael S. and Craig L. Roth; and a granddaughter: Brittany Jayne Grill.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 21, at 11 a.m. at Memory Gardens Memorial Park, 310 Wabash Road, Ephrata, with Pastor Kelly Sensenig officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard.

Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorial contributions in Wally’s memory may be made to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17604.

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

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Luther “Skip” Ober, 88, of Manheim, formerly of Lititz, died peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and family on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Pleasant View Retirement Community.

Born in Clay, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Edna Zartman Ober. Skip was the loving husband of Lorraine Young Ober and they would have observed their 71st wedding anniversary in October of this year.

He was the owner and operator of I. Luther Ober Masonry & Son, Lititz; and, with his wife, was co-owner of Rodney Lane and Sturgis Lane Laundromats, of Lititz. Skip was a faithful and active member of Brickerville United Lutheran Church where he served as an usher and on church council.

For many years Skip served as a supervisor for Elizabeth Township. He was a member of Baron Stiegel Lions Club. Skip enjoyed snowmobiling, traveling to his hunting cabin in Lycoming County, as well as being a member of the Wilkins Flat Hunting Camp, where he enjoyed hunting.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Lorraine, are two sons: Terry L., husband of Lyndelle Ober; Barry L., husband of Denise Ober; a daughter: Phyllis L., wife of J. Robert Peters, all of Lititz; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother: L. Carl Ober, of Ephrata; two sisters: S. Kathryn Zimmerman of Brethren Village; and Verna Jean, wife of Carl Lorah of Ephrata.

Preceding him in death are three brothers: J. Russell Ober, P. Alton Ober ,and E. Lester Ober.

Services were held June 14 at Brickerville United Lutheran Church, Lititz. Interment was St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Brickerville.

Those desiring may send contributions in Skip’s memory to, Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 E. 28th Division Highway, Lititz PA 17543; or Pleasant View Retirement Community Benevolent Care Endowment Fund, 544 N. Penryn Road Manheim, PA 17545.

To place a condolence online, visit BuchFuneral.com. Buch Funeral Home, Manheim, handled the arrangements.

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Jane Hess, 94, of Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at Fairmount Homes.

She was the widow of the late Clyde H. Hess who passed away June 14, 2001. Born in Martindale, Jane was a daughter of the late Harvey M. and Cora M. (Dickersheid) Horst.

She was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ephrata, where she was a Sunday school teacher and secretary, and 40-year member of the choir.

Jane worked at the former Miller Hess Shoe Company of Akron 40 years. She was a life member of the Lincoln Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, and a member of the Friendly Circle of Lincoln.

She is survived by one son: Donald Hess, husband of Bobbie, of Nottingham, Md.; two granddaughters: Ellen Trujillo and Cindy Folderauer; four great-grandchildren: Larry, Jacqueline, Ryan, and Jessica; and two great-great-grandchildren: Lenna and Alyzah.

Also surviving are three of Jane’s siblings: Shirley, wife of Earl Wise of Ephrata; Robert Dickersheid, companion of Sarah, of Ephrata; and Herman Horst, husband of Rosie, of Lancaster.

In addition to her husband and parents, Jane was preceded in death by three sisters: Vera Hostetter, Mae Gehman, and Mildred Strauss; and two brothers: Walter and Harvey Horst Jr.

Services were held June 19 at Bergstrasse Lutheran Church, 9 Ephrata, with Rev. Jeffrey Goodman officiating. She was interred in Lincoln Cemetery, Ephrata.

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

Services were under the care of Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata. To offer condolences, visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com.

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Mildred Mae (Martin) Bunting, 86, of Lancaster, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Ruth Groff Martin.

“You look around and see you’re not the only pebble on the beach.” The saying was passed off in humor with nurses during one of many chemo visits by this cheerful shiny pebble that has moved on to her eternal home.

Millie’s outgoing nature earned her lasting friendships and appreciation throughout Lancaster County’s agriculture community, and as a fun-loving and interesting ‘Mimi’ to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her positive attitude, curiosity, and courage guided her last four years as a cancer survivor, intent on making more memories with the growing family she adored. These attributes were also evident in her career.

As editor and publisher of the former Lancaster Livestock Reporter for over 25 years, Millie had high standards for accuracy and a knack for communication. When that paper went out of print in 2000, she served as market editor for Lancaster Farming until retirement in 2011, just after her 80th birthday.

A 1949 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, Millie was proud of her 49ers class and planning reunions with classmates. She studied journalism at Penn State University where she loved working for the Daily Collegian and remained an enthusiastic alumnus of Happy Valley.

She mentored many young agriculture journalists, and they relished her stories, appreciated her wisdom, respected her tenacity, and relied on her as a go-to encyclopedia of facts, old and new.

Not surprising, she rarely missed an episode of “Jeopardy,” no doubt solving questions that stumped most contestants.

Millie’s love of the written word extended to poetry and her well-worn “Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations.”

“Yard by yard, life is hard, but inch by inch, it’s a cinch” is the motto she displayed and was known to pass on, along with other words of wisdom and inspiration from her mental library of memorized poems and sayings.

She was a lifelong member of the North American Agriculture Journalists and served as president when it was known as Newspaper Farm Editors of America in 1985, the year they met with President Ronald Reagan in the White House Cabinet room.

Millie served on the Pennsylvania Beef Council board in the 1980s and was recognized by the Pennsylvania Cattlemen’s Association with the 1995 Industry Service Award.

Her mind and hands were rarely idle, and in her leisure would immerse herself in books and knitting, including special Christmas stockings for each new member of her growing family.

She loved figuring out how things work, embracing and sharing new technologies with the younger generations, engaging regularly via digital-age tools of social media as easily as in person.

Her example has been one of courage, curiosity, a keen sense of humor and giving nature.

Millie was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Lancaster and participated in various civic organizations.

She is survived by children: William Jr. (Anita) of Mountville; Thomas (Lynn) of Ephrata; Scott (Sherry) of East Earl; Susan, wife of William Murry of Lancaster; daughter-in-law Patricia of East Petersburg; sisters: Helen Strathmeyer of Lancaster; and Jean, wife of James Anderson of Willow Street; brothers: Robert G. Martin; and Melvin Pepper Martin of Lititz; grandchildren: Wesley Murry (Anne) of Kentucky; Ryan W. Bunting of Lancaster; Kimberly Bunting of Montana; Adam Bunting (Brandi) of Lancaster; Christopher Bunting of Lancaster; Ryan D. Bunting (Vanessa) of Leola; Robin, wife of Landon Messner of Denver; McKinley Murry of Lancaster; Price Murry of California; and Alyssa Bunting of Missouri; and seven great-grandchildren.

Millie was pre-deceased by her brothers: Jacob Martin and John Martin; and granddaughter: Natasha Bunting.

A viewing will take place 10 to 11 a.m., followed by the celebration of Millie’s life at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 28, with Rev. Roseann M. Goldberg-Taylor officiating, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz. Interment will be in Conestoga Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Schreiber Pediatric Rehabilitation Center of Lancaster County, 625 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.

To send online condolences, visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Arrangements by Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, Lititz.

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Erica D. Heilman, 35, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, June 15, 2018 at the Hershey Medical Center.

She was a daughter of Donald L. and Linda D. (Remp) Heilman of Adamstown.

Erica grew up in Adamstown and was a 2001 graduate of Cocalico High School. She was a waitress at the former Doneckers Restaurant and most recently worked at Redners in Ephrata as a cashier. She enjoyed shopping, crocheting, and puzzles. Erica’s greatest treasure was her family. She showered her nieces and nephews with endless love. Erica was a gift-giver, always bringing multiple presents for everyone. She also loved her pets of all kinds.

In addition to her parents, Erica is survived by her grandmother: Dorothy Heilman; five siblings: Jessica Horst (Darwin), Michael Heilman (Nicole), Amanda Ferrari (Josh), Kevin Heilman (Sara), and Heather Heilman; nieces and nephews: Dezerae Shives, Dallas Heilman, Dixie Heilman, Cyrus Solt, Ryker Ferrari, and Levi Heilman. Also special to her was her companion: Lester Enck, Jr.; and his parents: Lester and Dawn Enck, with whom she resided.

A funeral service was held June 19 at Reamstown Church of God, Stevens, officiated by Senior Pastor, Reverend Arthur T. Karick.

In memory of Erica, contributions may be made to Reamstown Church of God, 400 Pfautz Hill Road, Stevens, PA 17578.

Good Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre, Reamstown has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be placed at goodfuneral.com.

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Michael T. Weaver, 51, of Denver, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was born in Ephrata to Patricia A. (Steinmetz) Weaver and Marlin E. Weaver, husband of Ruthann.

Michael enjoyed throwing darts. He was active in dart tournaments and had traveled to different states for dart championships, having won trophies. He was a 1985 graduate of Garden Spot High School, where he played football. He also played midget football in New Holland, and was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout in Pack 137, New Holland. He was a member of the Reamstown Athletic Association, enjoyed going to the beach, and had a great love for his dog, Mickey.

He last worked as an electrician for Edwards Electric.

In addition to his parents and stepmother, Michael is survived by paternal grandmother: Miriam Weaver; two brothers: Larry L. Weaver of Denver, and Nevin S. Weaver of New Holland; several aunts and uncles; numerous nieces, and nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather: Luke L. Weaver; maternal grandparents: Alvin and Katie Steinmetz; and great-grandparents: William and Katie Reich, and Joseph Snyder and Katie Snyder.

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut St., Denver. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staffs at Penn Medicine, Lancaster General, and WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospitals, and Manor Care, Sinking Spring, for their wonderful care.

Memorial contributions in Michael’s memory may be made to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17502.

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

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