Vera A. Leed, 93, of Ephrata, entered into rest on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018 at Ephrata Manor.

Vera was born in Schuylkill Haven, a daughter of the late Monroe Gaston and Anna Paul Gaston. She was married 66 years to Phares E. Leed, who preceded her to rest on Dec. 8, 2008.

She is survived by sons: Roger (Margy) Leed, Ephrata; Daryl (Carol) Leed, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Scott (Angie) Leed, Lancaster; and daughter: Ann (Joe) Grill, Ephrata.

Vera is also survived by grandchildren: Paul (Tina) Leed, Lancaster; Kim Ammons, Ephrata; Danelle Newman, York; Chrissy (Craig Repine) Leed, Pittsburgh; Erika (Phil) Beal, Ephrata; Colin (Amy) Leed, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Alex (Naomi Greenburg) Leed, Philadelphia; Trevor Leed, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Andrea Grill, Lancaster; Robbie Grill, Ephrata; and great-grandchildren: Holly Wealand (Tara Clark), Akron; Ashley Wealand, Lititz; Michael, Jonathan, and Lucille Leed, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Jocelyn Newman, York; Carter Beal, Ephrata; and Theo Leed, Philadelphia.

She was preceded in death by her sisters: Grace Bachman, Doris Geible, Erma Martin, Elva Guistwite; and brothers: Elvin and Paul Gaston.

Vera was and excellent cook and enjoyed making meals for and spending time with her extended family. She also loved playing card games and going to dinner theaters. In their retirement years, Vera and Phares enjoyed wintering in the warm weather of Florida. After having a major stroke in 2007, Vera remained positive and had a cheerful outlook and attitude. She spent her time putting together puzzles and doing word searches. Vera was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ in Ephrata.

Friends will be received at Bethany UCC, 140 E. Main St., Ephrata, from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 11. Memorial services will follow at noon with the Rev. Carol Price officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, those who desire may make memorial contributions to Ephrata Manor Benevolence Fund, 99 Bethany Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.

Services under the care of Gravenor Home For Funerals, Ephrata. To leave condolences, visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com.

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Marcia Dawn Lucille Vitalo (Van Liew) of Ephrata, passed into the next life on July 27, 2018.

She was the former wife of Jacob W. Vitalo of Reading. Her two children, Daniel and Lynda, were with her at Reading Hospital as she passed.

Marcia was born in Reading to Sevellon Van Liew and Lucille (Brown) on Christmas day 1933.

She was quite active in her church (St. Paul’s E.C., Reading, and West Wyomissing Chapel, West Lawn), for years as a teacher of primary age and piano and organ player.

Marcia excelled academically in high school (Wilson High School, West Lawn class of 1952), particularly enjoying the subjects of history and biology. Marcia would go on to attend Reading Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1955 and attaining her RN.

She worked at Reading Hospital and did private duty nursing work from 1975 to 1983; she would wear numerous hats: working in the maternity ward, the O.R., emergency, intensive care, patient care, and cancer care, and doing nursing assessments in private duty. In 1983, she was hired as a supervisor for the psychiatric ward at Wernersville State Hospital and would work there until retirement in 1998.

Marcia married Jacob (Jack) Vitalo of Reading, in May of 1958. They had two children, Daniel and Lynda, five years apart. They lived in West Lawn for most of their lives, until Marcia moved to Ephrata later in life.

Never one to sit around idle, Marcia continued to be very active following retirement. She worked with Comfort Keepers, the in-home care provider and made many new friends in that position. She continued her favorite avocations at home, among them gardening, playing piano, and keeping in touch with old friends.

Marcia was much remembered for her extensive involvement in many volunteer causes: she assembled treat bags for the children at the Children’s Home of Reading several times a year, she wrote letters of encouragement and information to breast cancer victims (with the Loving Arms support group), and she was a strong champion and financial supporter of the Hope Rescue Mission, Reading. She was also the director of her high school reunion committee.

Warm, outgoing, empathic, creative, and tireless are all qualities that defined Marcia. She was a loving mother and faithful wife as well as a faithful believer and servant of Christ. We will miss her, but look forward to the day we shall see her again with fellow believers in Christ.

Predeceased are Marcia’s parents; and her sole sibling; sister, Velma.

A memorial service will be held at on Saturday, Aug. 11, at noon in the Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, 739 Penn Ave., West Reading, with visitation from at 10 a.m. to noon. A burial service will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Hope Rescue Mission at 645 N. sixth St., Reading, PA 19601, in memoriam of Marcia.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, West Reading, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be recorded at kuhnfuneralhomes.com.

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Larry Lee Lausch Sr., 77, of Stevens, passed away Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 in the WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Denver, he was a son of the late Norman G. and Lydian (Drybread) Lausch, and the devoted husband of 56 years to Edith “Edie” S. (Kauffman) Lausch.

Larry worked at Penn Jersey Products for 35 years as the service and operations manager. He was very proud to service the big blue Harvestore silos. He was an owner of the former Lausch Brothers Allis-Chalmers dealership in Stevens.

Larry was a master mechanic and could fix or restore just about anything, particularly tractors. He was also an avid toy tractor collector. Larry was an influential father and a dedicated provider to his family. He had a special relationship with each of his grandchildren. He was a member of the Bergstrasse Lutheran Church in Ephrata.

In addition to his wife, Larry is survived by three children: Wanda Ann Mumma and fiancé Curt Redcay of Adamstown; L. Lee Lausch Jr. and his wife Michele of Ephrata; Yvonne Kay Lausch and her fiancé A. Alex Reyes of Santa Monica, Calif.; four grandchildren: Anna Lorraine Mumma, Kendall Lee Mumma, Levi Lee Lausch, Bradley Redcay; many nieces and nephews; and six siblings.

Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 10, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Bergstrasse Lutheran Church, 9 Hahnstown Road. Services start at 4 p.m. with Rev. Robert Kramer officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are appreciated to Bergstrasse Lutheran Church Angel Fund, 9 Hahnstown Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.

Good Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre, Reamstown, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be posted at goodsipler.com.

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Shirley L. (Trupe) Steininger, 84, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born in Ephrata to the late George R. and Lizzie (Dietrich) Trupe.

She was formerly a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Ephrata.

Shirley had previously worked for Moyers, Ephrata Shoe Factory, Earl Redcay, CPA, Educator’s Mutual Insurance and the Lancaster County Courthouse. She enjoyed camping, knitting, trips to the shore and volunteering at Lancaster General Hospital.

Shirley is survived by a son: Gregory, husband of Susan Steininger of Denver; a daughter: Peggy Croft of Ephrata; three grandchildren: Chad Croft, Jeremy Steininger, Tanya Bollinger; four great-grandchildren: Josh and Sarah Bollinger, Carson Steininger, Annamae Croft; and two sisters: Fern, wife of John Kennedy of Birdsboro; and Frances Trupe of Lititz.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband: James E. Steininger; a brother: LeRoy Trupe; and two sisters: Pauline Herman and Kathryn Meacham.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Stradling Funeral Home, 201 Church Ave., Ephrata. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorial contributions in Shirley’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

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

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Pauline S. Firestone, 90, of Denver, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, at Manor Care, Sinking Spring.

She was born in Ephrata to the late Elam B. and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Sweigart) Firestone.

She was a member of Grace Fellowship Church in Ephrata. She attended the Reinholds Senior Center, was an avid bingo player, and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, word search, and putting puzzles together.

Pauline worked for F&M Hat Factory prior to retirement.

Pauline is survived by a daughter: Rose M., wife of Earl Zimmerman of Denver; and a brother: Eli, husband of Ellie (Light) Firestone of Denver.

She was preceded in death by three sisters: Ruth Miller, Dorothy Redcay, and Betty Mohler; and a brother: Elam Firestone Jr.

Services were held Aug. 13 at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, Denver, with Rev. Dr. Frank Rice officiating. Interment took place in Fairview Cemetery.

If desired, memorial contributions in Pauline’s memory may be made to Grace Fellowship Church, 822 Pointview, Ave., Ephrata, PA 17522.

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

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Rosene M. Martin, 70, of Ephrata, formerly of Narvon, passed away on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 at Fairmount Homes after a lengthy illness.

Born in Ephrata, she was a daughter of the late D. Walter and Anna Mary (Martin) Martin.

Before her retirement, she had been employed at Martin’s Pretzel Bakery and at a cafeteria at Green Dragon. She had also taught many years at the following private schools: Good’s, White Oak, Valley View, Farmersville Mennonite, and Hillside Special Education. Before her teaching career she was employed at Shirlee’s Manufacturing in Terre Hill as a sewing machine operator.

She was a member of Bowmansville Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

Surviving are two brothers and eight sisters: Edwin Z., husband of Esther (Good) Martin of Denver; Daniel Martin of Narvon; Rachel, married to Henry VanZee of Stevens; Anna Mary Martin of Narvon; Lucy Martin of Narvon; Martha, married to Noah Burkholder of Dundee, N.Y.; Nancy, married to Leon Zimmerman of Narvon; Rebecca, married to Leonard Martin of Memphis, Mo.; Bertha, married to Elvin Sensenig of Reinholds; and Elsie, married to Lawrence Zimmerman of Orrstown; a sister-in-law: Alma (Wenger) Martin of New Holland; and 38 nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, is a brother: Paul Z. Martin.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 17 at 9:30 a.m. at Bowmansville Mennonite Church, 980 Oaklyn Drive, Narvon, with the Bishop Leon S. Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Viewing will be held on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fairmount Homes, Wheat Ridge Chapel, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata. Kindly omit flowers.

Arrangements by Eckenroth Homes for Funerals, Terre Hill. Memories and condolences may be shared at groffeckenroth.com.

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Methina Mae Lupp, 74, of Denver, passed away on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, at her home.

She was born in Bud, W.Va., daughter of the late Ida Mae Thomas, and was the wife of David G. Lupp, with whom she shared 22 years of marriage.

A loving mother and grandmother, she enjoyed flea markets, yard sales, cooking, and gardening was a huge part of her life.

Methina retired from Sperry New Holland Ford, and formerly worked for RCA and Kerr Glass.

In addition to her husband, Methina is survived by two daughters: Valerie M., wife of Robert J. Snyder Jr.; and Julie L., wife of William F. Wrede; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister: Marjorie Maxey; a nephew whom she helped raise: Jeffery O’Niel, and numerous other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by 13 siblings.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m., at the Memory Gardens Memorial Cemetery, 319 Wabash Road, Ephrata, with Four Seasons Chaplain Barbara Imhoff officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Methina’s memory may be made to American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202; or American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA, 17603.

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

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Stephen Lamar Burkholder, 34, of Bel Air, Md., formerly of Ephrata, passed from an accidental drug overdose on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 at home.Born in New Holland, he was the son of Leon Ray and Doris J. Hoover Burkholder of Ephrata. He was the husband of Diane F. Miller Burkholder of Leola. They were married on Dec. 15, 2013.

A landscaper for Foxborough Nursery, Bel Air, he worked as an excavator in construction prior to that. He was a member of the Ephrata Community Church.

In addition to his parents and wife, he will be lovingly missed by two children: Jaxon (2½), and Emma (16 months), at home; siblings: Grace, married to Michael Martin, Ephrata; Daniel, married to Amy Fox Burkholder, Robesonia; seven nephews; five nieces; paternal grandparents: Leon and Vera Burkholder, New Holland; maternal grandparents: Ammon and Ella Hoover, Ephrata.

A sister, Christine Renee Burkholder, preceded him in death.

Steve was loved by his friends, family and his children, and he will be missed dearly.

Funeral services were held Aug. 11 at Hinkletown Mennonite Church, Ephrata. Interment was in the Hinkletown Mennonite Cemetery.

Furman Funeral Home, Leola, handled the arrangements. Condolences may be posted to FurmanFuneralHome.com.

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Jacob B. (Jake) Sensenig, 87, of Ephrata, went to his eternal home on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, after a six-month illness.

Born in Clay Township, he was the son of the late Barton G. and Ada (Bicher) Sensenig.

He was a member of Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, Ephrata, where he served as trustee for a number of years. He worked for 42 years as an auto mechanic at local garages, retiring from Steffy Buick & Pontiac after 26 years. In retirement he was employed part-time by Ephrata National Bank as a custodian, retiring in 2009. He volunteered at Christian Aid Ministries and as a driver for Meals on Wheels. Jake enjoyed his family and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed trains and train rides.

He will be greatly missed by his wife of 61 years: Ella S. Stauffer, daughter of the late Daniel and Dora Stauffer; a son: Jay (LuAnn Martin); a daughter: Ginny (Jay Sauder); seven grandchildren: Crystal (Richard Merrick), Jared and Sheldon Sensenig, Jordan Sauder (Courtney Martin), Jolynne (Joe Rutt), April Sauder, Abby (Andrew Horst); four great-grandchildren: Audra and Allistair Merrick, Nora Sauder, and Jack Rutt; and two brothers: Amos B. and Barton B. (Edna Martin).

He was preceded in death by his a brother: Allen B.; and three sisters: Elsie Brubacker, Florence B. Sensenig and Ada B. Sensenig.

Services were held Aug. 11 at Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church, Ephrata, with Bishop Larry Weaver and ministers Stanley Fox, Ed Shirk and Randall Hoover officiating. Interment was in the adjoining church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jacob’s memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster PA 17604; or Pleasant Valley Mennonite Church Mission Fund, 140 Pleaseant Valley Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.

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

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James “Jim” R. Dissinger, 82, passed away peacefully on Aug. 8, 2018 after a lengthy illness.

He was the son of the late Richard H. and Frances L. (Rowbotham) Dissinger. He was the husband of Joanne (Buch) Dissinger, with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage on July 23.

Jim graduated from Upper Leacock High School and received an AAS degree from MSOE in Milwaukee, Wisc. He served in the U.S. Air Force and then entered the pilot training program having constantly applied to his U.S. Senator for an appointment.

Among his many interests, first of all his grandchildren and family, were cooking, magic, art, photography, riding his motorcycle and flying his paraplane in the skies over Brownstown.

Jim was a volunteer fireman in his younger days, and was past president of the West Earl Fire Company. He also served on the Conestoga Valley School Board, and during his term was the president of the Lancaster County Vocation School, now LCCTC. Jim was Santa Claus on the West Earl Fire Truck for over 35 years. On one occasion the firemen got a fire call and left him sitting along the side of the road on his chair. He also served on the board of the Brownstown Cemetery Association.

Another of his special interests was the New Holland farm show fireman’s tug-of-war, where he was the announcer for 40 years. He also served on the board of the New Holland Fair.

He was the owner of Dissinger Photography specializing in wedding photography, as well as various photographic assignments. He was the photographer for the Kutztown Folk Festival, and past president of the Central Penn Professional Photographers’ Association.

He was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Brownstown, where he taught children’s Sunday school, was the Sunday school superintendent and served as chairman of the council of ministries. He also did the brown-bag ministry for children in the morning worship service.

Upon leaving college, he was employed by Radiation Inc. of Melbourne, Fla., where he worked on the LEM (Lunar Excursion Module) that was built for the Apollo spacecraft. He liked to tell us his finger prints were on the moon. He returned to Lancaster County and was employed by RCA, Lancaster, and then later was employed for 33 years by Hirtech, Inc., Lancaster, selling photographic equipment. He retired in June of 2001.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children: Dianne Shepherd, wife of Richard of Mountville; and David Dissinger, husband of Robin, of Brownstown. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, who were much loved: Daniel, Ashley, Alisha, Emily, Justin, Annie, and Patrick; one great-grandchild: Brayden; and a sister: Deborah Burkhard, wife of Donald.

He was preceded in death by a brother: Jack.

A viewing will be held Thursday, Aug. 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11 N. Church St., Brownstown. Service will begin at 11 a.m., with Pastor Larry Kipp officiating. Interment will follow in the Brownstown Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in memory of Jim are encouraged to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11 N. Church St., Brownstown, PA 17508; or Hospice & Community Care, at hospiceconnect.org/give.

Obituary was lovingly written by Jim’s wife.

Condolences may be posted at goodfuneral.com. Good Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Reamstown, handled the arrangements.

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David B Heinaman, 71, passed away peacefully after a long illness in the presence of his family on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018 and is now at rest in the presence of our Lord.

David is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 50 years, Joyce; his brother: Robert; and his children: Ilsa, Mike and Matt; along with their spouses and six grandchildren.

Faith in Christ was a cornerstone in David’s life and he was always aware of God’s grace in all things. He considered the time since his diagnosis a blessing, and saw a son married, several new grandchildren, and many new friends after moving to Luther Acres.

David touched many lives during his 30 years in education and followed it with years of hard work in his consulting business. He was an avid runner and could be regularly seen on long walks with Joyce and a family dog tugging on the leash. He was grateful for the staff and care he received at Fox Chase Cancer Center and Luther Acres.

David loved Jesus, his family and his friends, and led his life accordingly. He will be greatly missed, but we take comfort in the joy that he is with Jesus and we will see him again.

A visitation will be Friday, Aug. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the LCBC Ephrata Campus, 6 Hahnstown Road, Ephrata, where a celebration of life service will begin at 6 p.m. Interment will be private in Mellinger’s Cemetery, Schoeneck.

Good Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre, Reamstown is handling arrangements. Condolences may be posted at goodfuneral.com.

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Lori A. Miller, 56, of Reinholds, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

She was born in Ephrata to Leroy A. and Nelda (Martin) Bauder, and was the wife of Jay Herbert Miller with whom she shared 38 years of marriage.

She was a member of Bible Baptist Church, Akron.

Lori owned and operated her own daycare. She dedicated her life to children and her family.

In addition to her husband and parents, Lori is survived by three children: Chad, husband of Casey Miller; Korey Miller; Katie, wife of Ryan Seibert; a granddaughter: Arabella L. Miller; a brother: Antonio Eugene Bauder; two sisters: Doreen M. Bauder, Dana Marie Cedeno; a stepsister: Danell Louise Sweitzer; a stepbrother: Trevor Allan Johnson; and numerous loved nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by a brother: David Allen Bauder; and a sister: Valerie Ann Bauder.

Services were held Aug. 11 at Bible Baptist Church, Akron, with Pastor George Frantz officiating. Interment took place in the Mount Zion Evangelical Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial contributions in Lori’s memory may be made to Kisses for EB, BB&T Bank, Attn: Jamie, 2631 N. Reading Road, Denver; or ALS Greater Philadelphia Chapter, Attn: Carla Patton, 321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002.

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

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Vesta G. Weaver, of Ephrata, passed away on her 87th birthday, Aug. 12, 2018, at her home after a long illness.

She was born in Ephrata to the late Samuel H. and Ruth (Witmyer) Gehr, and was the wife of Lloyd W. Weaver, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage.

Vesta was a member of Grace Point Church of the Nazarene where she taught adult Sunday school, was the missionary president and served on the church board for many years. Vesta was instrumental in starting Ephrata Area Social Services where she served as director for more than 25 years.

She was a judge of elections for Ephrata Township, secretary on the Ephrata Township zoning board and a volunteer for the Salvation Army for many years. She loved to travel and her family was everything to her.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her five children: Doug, husband of Kathy (Mellinger) Weaver of Ephrata; Brad, husband of Connie (Winn) Weaver of Ephrata; Valerie Weaver of Ephrata; Sam, husband of Melodie (Gilbert) Weaver of Ephrata; Keli, wife of Jay Young of Ephrata; a daughter-in-law: Pam (Meckley), wife of the late Fred Weaver of Ephrata; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a brother: Samuel H. Jr., husband of Joanne (Beam) Gehr of Wellsboro.

In addition to her parents and son, she was preceded in death by two sisters: infant Paulette Gehr and Patricia Collins.

A visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 16,  from 9 to 10 a.m., at Grace Point Church of the Nazarene, 110 Durlach Road, Ephrata, followed by her funeral service at 10 a.m., with Rev. Dr. B.W. Hambrick officiating. Interment will take place in the Bergstrasse Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Vesta’s memory may be made to Ephrata Area Social Services, 227 N. State St., Ephrata, PA, 17522; or Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA, 17604.

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

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Karen Lynn Pasone, 69, formerly of Ephrata, passed away Thursday Aug. 16, 2018, at Geisinger Medical Center after a long battle with lung cancer.

She was born on Oct. 10, 1948 in Piscataway, N.J., to Carolyn Waters and Wilbert Rosengrant.

She was a member of the Frackville American Legion and a true animal lover. Her favorite quote was, “In my father’s house, there are many mansions. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?” &tstr; John 14:2.

She is survived by two sisters: Sandra Gerber and Donna Syzmanski; her children: Sharon (Roy) Taylor, David (Stacey) Williams, and Michael Pasone; grandchildren: Jeremy Keen, Allison (Jasper) Silknetter, Stephanie Williams, Joshua (Ashley) Williams, Leighann Christ, and Jennifer Parke; and great-grandchildren: Mackenzie Keen, Madison Keen, and Kinsley Christ.

In keeping with Karen’s wishes, there will be no funeral services.

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Kenneth L. Kilhefner, 85, passed away on Aug. 18, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Harrisburg.

Ken was born on Jan. 30, 1933 in Ephrata to Paul Kilhefner and Eva Reinhold Kilhefner.

He grew up in Ephrata and graduated from Ephrata High School in 1950 where he lettered in three sports. In those years, he was a devoted member of Hope Evangelical Church of Ephrata.

After high school, Ken enlisted in the United States Air Force and served as a military policeman in South Korea during the Korean War. Upon his discharge, he used the GI Bill to attend Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster and graduated with a degree in economics and accounting in 1959. He was a member of the National Social Science Honor Society, Phi Gamma Mu.

Ken first worked as a certified public accountant for Price Waterhouse in Philadelphia and Ernst & Ernst in Lancaster in the early 1960s. He then accepted a position as treasurer with Grove Manufacturing Company in Shady Grove and moved his family to Chambersburg in 1966. As Grove’s vice-president through 1981, he helped shape Grove into one of the world’s leading hydraulic crane manufacturers. Ken remained with Grove as a consultant through the mid 1980s.

Ken relocated with wife Shirley to Lebanon after his family had grown, in 1986. He returned to public accounting with Kuntz Lesher Siegrist & Martini in Lancaster for a short time.

Ken spent his later years enjoying playing golf with friends. In addition to being the Chambersburg Country Club Champion in the early 1980s, he twice shot his age and had a few holes-in-one. He was a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan, even though the A’s broke his heart , as a kid, when they left town. He also was a big fan of local high school and college sports programs, attending games and following teams through local media.

Some of Ken’s fondest memories were of his experiences while traveling the world through his military service and his time with Grove Manufacturing. He had the opportunity to play baseball against Willie Mays in the service and he even had a date with a future Miss America while he was in high school. Most recently, he began ballroom dancing with friends on Saturday nights in Hummelstown. And even though Ken was a lifelong Republican, he despised Donald Trump with a passion.

Surviving are his son: Eric Kilhefner of Lebanon; and granddaughter: Kelsey Kilhefner of Lewistown; son-in-law: Nicholas Bradley Sr. of Myerstown; and grandson: Nicholas Bradley Jr. of Lebanon; nephew: Scott Worrall and his wife Patricia Henkel Worrall, both of Bainbridge; and niece: Jill Worrall Pomnichowski and her husband Albin, both of Castro Valley, Calif.

Preceding Ken in death are wife: Shirley Peters Kilhefner; son: Kurt Kilhefner; and daughter: Kris Kilhefner Bradley.

No services will be held and interment will take place in the family plot at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Ephrata.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by the Cremation Society of Pennsylvania. Condolences may be shared online at cremationsocietyofpa.com.

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Edward P. Woerner, 89, formerly of Ephrata Township, passed away on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at The Gardens at Stevens.

He was born in Lancaster to the late Paul and Mary (Yellets) Woerner, and was the husband of the late Pauline (Heberling) Woerner, who died in 2006.

He was a former member of the Carpenter’s Community Church.

Edward served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as an equipment operator for Ephrata Borough prior to his retirement.

Edward is survived by a sister: Shirley Reiley of Philadelphia.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 1 to 2 p.m., at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut St., Denver. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., with Pastor Glenn Hoover officiating. Interment will take place in the Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Brickerville.

Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Edward’s memory may be made to WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center, 460 N. Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.

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

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Timothy Andrew Hoover, infant son of Aaron O. and Edna M. (Zimmerman) Hoover, passed away on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at M.S. Hershey Medical Center.

In addition to his parents, Timothy is survived by paternal grandparents: Aaron M. and Anna W. (Oberholtzer) Hoover of New Holland; maternal grandparents; Clarence Z. and Erla M. (Brubaker) Zimmerman of Denver; paternal great-grandfather: John N. Oberholtzer of Womelsdorf; paternal great-grandmother: Vera Z. Hoover of Manheim; two sisters: Sarah and Julia Hoover; four brothers: Aaron, Joseph, Jonathan and Randall Hoover.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 22, a 2 p.m. at the Groffdale Old Order Mennonite Cemetery.

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

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Mary R. Kurtz, 89, of Lititz, went home to be with her Lord Aug. 18 at Landis Homes after a lengthy illness. Mary lived a life of service to her Lord, family, friends and community. She was a member of Middle Creek Church of the Brethren, serving as a Sunday school teacher and volunteering on various committees. A gracious hostess and accomplished cook, she enjoyed preparing meals and sharing them with family and friends. Holidays were special times as family gathered to enjoy her delicious meals and especially her pies. Mary volunteered at Brethren Village and Meals on Wheels for many years. A daughter, Carol, wife of Randal Kline, lives in Stevens.

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Irene (Reider) Benn, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at HCR Manor Care Lancaster.

She was born in Lancaster County to the late John L. and Mary (Burkhart) Reider, and was the wife of the late Nelson E. Benn, who died in 2011.

She was a member of Ephrata AmVets and Reamstown Athletic Association.

Irene is survived by two sons: Scott Reider and George Benn; two grandchildren: Tyress Morris and Kaleb Esteves; and several brothers and sisters.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter: Ashley Estevez Beachy.

Services are private at the convenience of the family.

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

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Richard J. Palsgrove, 97, of Denver, passed away at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center on Wed., Aug. 15, 2018.

He was a son of Earl A. and Nora E. (Heiser) Palsgrove and the devoted husband of Robinette F. (Sheipe) for 71 years.

Richard was a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran, served in World War II with the 1st Division, 18th Regiment, receiving right campaign stars including the invasions of Africa, Sicily, and Normandy. He also served in the 193rd Special Operations Wing of the PA Air National Guard for 32 years.

Richard was a life member of the VFW and a member of Peace United Church of Christ, where he served on various committees, and as the church administrator for many years. He enjoyed reading, bus trips, going to auctions, and having yard sales.

In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by four children: Richard S. Palsgrove of Denver; Linda F. Miller Thum of New Holland; Barbara A. Hoffert (Keith) of Fivepointville; and Bruce L. Palsgrove (Kathy) of Stevens; five grandchildren: Beth (Ben) Kauffman, Brent (Jessica) Palsgrove, Michael (Kim) Hoffert, Kristen (Adam) Heaps, and Stephanie (Andrew) Shahade; seven great-grandchildren and one due in September; and two step-great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his brother: Robert Palsgrove; and two sisters: Frances Weidenhammer and Dorothy Boyer.

Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 23, 10 to 11 a.m. at Good Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre, 34-38 N. Reamstown Road, Reamstown, where a memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery Annex, Denver, including military honors by the 193rd Special Operations Wing.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the 193rd SOW Association, 81 Constellation Ct. #14, Middletown, PA 17057; or the Adamstown Area Library Room to Grow Campaign, PO Box 356, Adamstown, PA 19501.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center & Caring Hospice of Lancaster for the loving care they provided.

Condolences may be posted at goodfuneral.com. Good Sipler Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Reamstown, handled the arrangements.

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