Linda S. Conaway, RN, 66, of Akron, passed away peacefully Monday, April 21, 2014, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.

She was born in Harrisburg to the late Richard and Martha “Marty” (Stoner) Sides and was the wife of John “Jack” W. Conaway with whom she shared 44 years of marriage.

Linda was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Ephrata, where she served on the compassion committee, extension ministries and children’s security team. She took missionary trips to Kentucky and also volunteered for Love INC. Linda was a 1965 graduate of Ephrata High School and a graduate of the Germantown School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse for 43 years, working at the Ephrata Community Hospital and then retiring from Lancaster General Hospital.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son: Greg, husband of Teresa Conaway of Lancaster; a daughter: Anne, wife of Hans Brubaker of Ephrata; a brother: Thomas E., husband of Leslie Sides of Easton, Md.; four granddaughters: Kylee Conaway, Ashley Horn, Ali Murphy, Lena Brubaker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services and a memorial were held April 28 at Mt. Zion Evangelical Cemetery, Akron, and the First United Methodist Church, Ephrata, with Pastor Walter Carter officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Linda’s memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Compassion Fund, 68 N. Church St., Ephrata, PA 17522, or Hospice & Community Care, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

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

John “Jack” Moyer, 82, of Ephrata and Surfside Beach, S.C., passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at his home in Pennsylvania.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late John H. Moyer and Erma (Artz) Moyer. He was the husband of Dolores (Stark) Moyer.

Jack was a graduate of Ephrata High School and the University of Maryland. He served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force after which he was employed by the American Agriculture Chemical Company in Baltimore MD. In 1970, the family moved to Ephrata and Jack was business manager for the Ephrata School District and later for the Donegal School District.

Jack is survived by three children: Jodee Laukhuff, wife of Ken Laukhuff of South Carolina; John E. Moyer, fiancé of Carol Enemark of Virginia; and Jaclyn Pierson, wife of Thomas Pierson of New Jersey; and three grandchildren: Ariadna Moyer, Christopher Pierson and Abigail Pierson.

The funeral will be held at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Ephrata with Pastor Henry E. Herbener presiding on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 11 a.m. with a viewing prior to the service at 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place in the Schaefferstown Cemetery.

Jack established a scholarship in memory of his parents, the John H. Moyer and Erma A. Moyer Memorial Scholarship Trust of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the scholarship fund at: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (memo: Moyer scholarship), 167 E. Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522.

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

Scott L. Gensemer, 63, Denver, died April 27, 2014, in Ephrata Manor following a lengthy illness.

Born in Ephrata, he was a 1969 Cocalico High School graduate. Scott lived in Dallas, Texas, and was director of human resources for 20 years at The Dallas Museum of Art.

He is survived by his parents: Richard R. “Cotton” and Fern O. (Miller) Gensemer, Denver; sisters: Dixie Stewart, Reading; and Angela Schwartz, Brison City, N.C.; a nephew; and six nieces.

At Scott’s request, all arrangements will be private. Contributions may be sent to Ephrata Cancer Center, 460 N. Reading Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522.

Good Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Reamstown, is honored to be serving the Gensemer family. Visit goodfuneral.com

Lester Miller, 89, of Stevens, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

He was born in W. Cocalico Twp., son of the late Harry and Ellen (Landis) Miller.

He was a member of the Cocalico Sportsmen’s Club, and Adamstown Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed riding horses, and hunted in his early years. Lester was still an active, self-employed Blacksmith (Ferrier).

Lester is survived by a sister: Helen, wife of Lester Lutz of New Holland; three nieces: Faye, wife of Dale Lober of New Holland, Shirley, wife of Roger Sweigart, and Darlene, wife of Jake Adams; and two nephews: Glenn L. Lutz of Leola, and Clyde Bowman; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother: Elam K. Miller; and four sisters: Gertrude “Gertie” Miller, Edna Miller, Mary Ream, and Alice Bowman.

Services were held April 25 at Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor Craig Snow officiating. Interment took place in the Pleasant View Cemetery, in Sinking Spring.

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

Casey L. Schmuck, 34, of Rothsville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 24, 2014.

Born in Ephrata, Casey was a daughter of John C. and Debbie L. (Dull) Schmuck. Casey was a member of Reamstown Church of God and was a gas station assistant manager.

In addition to her parents, Casey is survived by her fiancé: Heriberto Espola; sister: Heather L. Schmuck; maternal grandparents: William and Lucille Dull; niece: Destiny Butler; and nephew: Tyler Gregory.

Services were held April 29 at Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata, with the Rev. Arthur T. Karick officiating. Place of interment was Brunnerville United Methodist Cemetery.

To offer your condolences visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com. Arrangements by Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata.

Grace (Holman) Porter Hand, aged 93, passed away at the Hospice and Community Care Mt. Joy Inpatient Unit, April 25, 2014.

Born in Trenton, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Maisie Lee (Fowler) Holman. She was the wife of the late Donald F. Hand and formerly the wife of the late William W. Porter of Hamilton, N.J.

Grace worked at New Jersey Bell Telephone for many years before retiring in 1965. She loved vacationing at the Jersey shore with her late sister-in-law every year for over 30 years. Her other interests included many camping trips, cruises, playing cards and walking with her senior friends. Grace loved feeding birds and flower gardening in her yard. Her travels included trips to Germany, Australia, Mexico, Canada and most of the USA.

She is survived by a brother: Wesley Holman of Columbus, N.J.; her four children: Harry Porter (Pam) of Santa Clara, Calif., James Porter (Janice) of Pensacola, Fla., Virginia Faber-Castell (Andreas) of Sydney, Australia; step-daughter, Donna Thorn (Thomas) of Tom’s River, N.J. Grace also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Grace was preceded in death by her brother: Clarence “Chick” Holman; her sisters-in-law: Ursula “Uli” Holman and Shirley Holman; her step-son: Tom Hand; and her grandson: Donald Hand.

The family wishes to thank Grace’s devoted caregivers from Home Instead Senior Care and Hospice and Community Care of Mt. Joy. A memorial service in her honor will be held at a later date.

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

Irvin H. Nolt, 87, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Fairmount Homes Inc.

He was born in Ephrata to the late Daniel M. and Katie B. (Hoover) Nolt and was the husband of Mary Elizabeth Nolt, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage.

Irvin was a member of Hinkletown Mennonite Church, Ephrata. He was a retired Dairy Farmer. Irvin enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, traveling, listening to bluegrass music, and was a Dodgers baseball fan.

In addition to his wife, Irvin is survived by two sons: Eugene M., husband of Joyce L. (Eberly) Nolt of Ephrata, Ronald M., husband of Capri E. (Draft) Nolt of Newmanstown; two daughters: Joyce N., wife of Leonard H. Martin of Ephrata, Carol M., wife of Stephen Hildebrand of Akron; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by an infant son: Roger M. Nolt; and a sister: Irene H. Sauder.

Services will be held May 8 at Hinkletown Mennonite Church, 2031 28th Division Highway, Ephrata, with Pastor Glenn Sauder officiating, at 10 a.m. Viewing one hour prior to service. Interment will take place in the Hinkletown Mennonite Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Irvin’s memory may be made to Fairmount Homes Sharing Fund, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522.

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

Pauline G. Sensenig, 70, of 311 W. Meadow Valley Rd., Lititz, died Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the home of her sister Erma.

Born in Terre Hill, she was the daughter of the late Aaron W. and Esther S. (Good) Sensenig.

Pauline was a CNA at Fairmount Homes for 30 years, retiring the age of 62. She volunteered at the Ephrata Re-Uzit Shop and was a member of the Weaverland Mennonite Church.

Surviving are six siblings: Melvin married to Elma (Nolt) Sensenig, Denver, Mabel King, Akron; Lester married to Kathryn (Good) Sensenig, East Earl, Erma married to Clyde Hoover, Lititz, Leon married to Lois (Wenger) Sensenig, British Columbia, Canada, Arlene married to Mose Sommers, Lititz; and a sister-in-law: Edna (Hess) Sensenig Zimmerman, Akron.

She was preceded in death by two brothers: Lloyd G. and Earl G. Sensenig.

Services were held May 7 at Weaverland Mennonite Church with Pastors Brian Martin, Leon Hurst, Don Weaver and C. Kenneth Martin officiating. Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery.

The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be posted at groffeckenroth.com.

Jane L. Woodson, 74, of 321 Don Dr., New Holland, died Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Ephrata Manor.

She is survived by her husband, Herbert A. Woodson. They would have been married for 40 years in November.

Born in Reinholds, she was the daughter of the late Earl Drexel and Mary (Sweigart) Weidman.

For more than 25 years, she worked at Dart Container. Prior to that, she worked at the former Walter W. Moyer Co.

Jane was the New Year’s Baby for the state of Pa. in 1940. She also was noted for having given birth to her son while she had polio without passing it to him. During her active years, she played the guitar and sang with the RH Country Band.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son: Eugene Hartranft, Ephrata; a daughter: Teresa, married to Keith Buchter, Ephrata; three step-children: Cindy Snow, Troy Woodson, and Kim Rice, all of Va.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three siblings: Shirley, married to Terry Beck, Reading; Martha, married to Lee Morris, Reading; and Sherwood, married to Patsy Drexel, S.C.

She was preceded in death by five siblings: May Kauffman, Ida Eitnier, Floyd Drexel, Albert Drexel, and Elmer “Red” Drexel.

Her funeral will be held on Thursday, May 8 at 2 p.m. at the Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 W. Main St., New Holland. Interment will be in Memory Gardens. A viewing will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Online condolences may be posted at groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements entrusted to the Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.

John David Kurtz, 62, passed into glory surrounded by his loved ones Friday, May 2, 2014. He had fought a battle with renal cancer.

He was co-owner of Hometown Structures in Westfield, Mass. for the past ten years.

Born in Ephrata, on July 30, 1951, he was the son of the late John B. Kurtz and leaves his mother Lena (Reiff) Kurtz of Ephrata. He relocated to Russell in 2002 from Pennsylvania. He was very active in foreign missions and distributing Gospel literature.

Besides his mother, he leaves his wife of 41 years: Margaret A. (Zimmerman) Kurtz of Russell; four sons: John Adam Kurtz and his wife Joanne of Rawlins, Wyo., Andrew David Kurtz and his wife Roxanne of Chester, Joshua Paul Kurtz and his wife Louisa of Shaftsbury, Vt. and Joseph Aaron and his wife Doreen of Chester, Mass.; three daughters: Priscilla Jane Reinford and her husband Jerald of Russell, Ruth Naomi Kurtz of Russell, and Elizabeth Ann Burkholder and her husband Ewan of Hong Kong; two brothers: Melvin Kurtz and his wife Irene, Harold Kurtz and his wife Grace; three sisters: Anna Mary Weaver and her husband Clair, Irene Weaver and her husband Lester, and Erma Martin and her husband Nevin.

He was predeceased by a daughter: Mary Margaret, who welcomes him in glory.

Services were held May 7 at Full Gospel Church, Westfield, Mass., followed by burial in Pioneer Valley Mennonite Fellowship Cemetery, Russell, Mass.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Five Loaves Ministry, P.O. Box 157, Russell, MA 01071.

O’Brien Hilltown Community Funeral Home in Huntington, Mass., was in charge of the arrangements.

Helen Catherine Sheaffer, 90, of Ephrata, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at Maple Farm.

Born in Bernville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lily (Schlappich) Kissinger and was the wife of the late Eugene Wayne Sheaffer.

Helen was a member of the Swamp Christian Fellowship Church, Reinholds. She enjoyed word search puzzles.

She is survived by a son: Robert, husband of Bonnie Sheaffer of Akron; a daughter: Vickie, wife of Raymond Branas of York; and a grandson: Troy, husband of Lori Sheaffer.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister: Stella Brumbach.

Services were held May 5 at Stradling Funeral Ephrata, followed by interment in Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions in Helen’s memory may be made to the Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company, 135 S. State St., Ephrata, PA 17522

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

Anna M. Drumm, age 89, formerly of Lancaster and Nokomis, Fla., died Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. For many years, Anna sold produce door to door in suburban Philadelphia. She then worked at the former Mari-Bob Restaurant in Bridgeport for 12 years, and lastly she drove school bus for Octorara School District from which she retired. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Her son, Alfred E., married to Elaine M. Groff, resides in Denver.

Paul W. Leid, 85, of 905 Centerville Rd., New Holland died Friday, May 2, 2014 at his home. Paul was a retired farmer and a member of the Martindale Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference. A daughter, Anna Mary, married to Isaac Z. Zimmerman, lives in Terre Hill. A daughter, Lydia Ann, married to Lewis H. Sauder, resides in Denver. Surviving in Ephrata are two sons: Mervin M., married to Alta Z. (Sensenig) Leid, and John

Jane (Colvin) Shertzer, 84, a homemaker, formerly of Millersville and Conestoga, died May 1 at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster after a long illness. She was the wife of Elmer D. Shertzer for nearly sixty-two years. Jane was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Millersville. Her brother, Donald W. Colvin, husband of Jane (Sauder), lives in Ephrata.

Peggy A. Trout, 66, of Manheim Township, passed away peacefully April 30 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. Peggy worked as a bartender/manager of Reflections Restaurant, Leola. Prior to that, she was a mixologist at the former Howard Johnson on Lincoln Highway East. Her daughter, Melissa, wife of Richard Russo, lives in Ephrata.

Verna H. Horning, 87, of Myerstown, entered into rest Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the home of her daughter, Lena Mae and Elton Eby of Terre Hill.

She was the wife of the late Paul B. Horning, who died on January 17, 1975 and she married on December 16, 1948. She was born on February 20, 1927 in West Earl Township, Groffdale area, Lancaster County, a daughter of the late Ammon and Katie (Heller) Hoover.

Verna was a member of the Fairview Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference and a long time employee of Horning’s Market of Myerstown.

Surviving are two daughters: Martha and Willis Martin, Pine Grove; Lena Mae and Elton Eby, Terre Hill; nine sons, Wilmer and Anna Mary Horning, Port Byron, N.Y., Luke and Lena Mae Horning, Rutledge, Miss., Joseph and Mabel Horning, Myerstown, Robert and Ruth Ann Horning, Cato, N.Y., Carl and Ruth Horning, Cato, N.Y., Raymond and Sylvia Horning, Lebanon, James and Ruth Horning, Port Byron, N.Y., Elvin and Jean Horning, Myerstown, Titus and Joyce Horning, Ickesburg. Also surviving are sister: Sarah, widow of Amos Weaver, Newville; and brother: Ammon Hoover, Manheim; 85 grandchildren; and 230 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by sister: Kathryn wife of Lloyd Wenger; brothers: Ivan Hoover and Titus Hoover; a stillborn son; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Services were held May 8 at Fairview Mennonite Church, Myerstown. Interment followed in the adjoining church cemetery.

Please omit flowers. Clauser Funeral Home, Schaefferstown, is handling her arrangements. Visit clauserfh.com to offer condolences to the family.

Ethel Wilson Rea, 89, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014 at the Ephrata Manor.

She was the wife of the late Charles A. Rea who died in 1999. Born in West Fallowfield, Chester County, she was the daughter of the late Walter H. and Nora McMillan Wilson.

Etty had lived in Ephrata for over 30 years and previously lived in West Chester. She was employed as a secretary for both the Keystone Mushroom Co. and the Lukens Steel Co.

She is survived by two grandchildren: Jennifer, wife of Mark Riale of Johnson City, N.Y. and Matthew Miller of Mt. Joy and companion Connie Leuthold Paioletti; two great-grandchildren: Caleb and Hope Riale; three sisters: Alma Thomas of Parkesburg, Becky Semple of Parkesburg and Joan Smith of Lancaster; many nieces and nephews; and son-in-law: Ralph Miller of York.

She was preceded in death by one daughter: Pamela R. Miller; and two siblings: Thelma Wentz and Harry K. Wilson.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 11 a.m. from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg followed by interment at the Glen Run Baptist Cemetery, Atglen. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m.

Memorial donations may be made in Etty’s memory to the Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

Online condolences can be posted at wildefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg.

Mary Evelyn Maze, 90 formerly of Parkersburg, passed away May 2, 2014 at Mt. Hope Nazarene Community Home in Pennsylvania.

She was born July 5, 1923 in Ritchie County, W.V., a daughter of the late William A. and Gladys Haney Parks.

She was a graduate of Cairo High School and was a member of Broadway Church of the Nazarene in Parkersburg. She loved working with crafts. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed entertaining in her home. She was a loving, caring and supportive Pastor’s wife.

Mary is survived by three daughters: Barbara Sue (B.W.) Hambrick of Ephrata, Sharon K. (Raynard) Martin of Rittman, Ohio and Janelle Darlene (Tom) Govin of Lynn, Ind.; grandchildren: Robert (Christy) Hambrick, Rocky (Sharon) Hambrick, Ronald (Melissa) Hambrick, Amy (Aaron) Massey, Sarah Martin, Raynard Eric (Lindsey) Martin, Jessica (Ryan) Williams, John Kenneth (Amanda) Govin, Jared (Jerrica) Govin; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Harold Parks of Parkersburg, W.V. and Dale Parks of Greeneville, S.C.; and a sister: Pat Hazelton of Leesburg, Fla.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Rev. Virgil Kenneth Maze; two brothers: Walter (Bud) Parks and Wilbur Parks; a sister: Ruth Rogers; and two infant sisters.

Services were held May 7 at Broadway Church of the Nazarene with Pastors B.W. Hambrick, Raynard Martin and Tom Govin officiating. Interment was at Sunset Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions in Mary’s memory may be sent to Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Home, 3026 Mt. Hope Home Rd., Manheim, PA 17545.

An online guestbook for condolences is available at lamberttatman.com. Arrangements by Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home and Crematory, Parkersburg, W.V.

Verna M. Noll, 79, of Manheim, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim.

Born in Rapho Township, she was the daughter of the late Paul B. and Elsie Haldeman Good.

She was the loving wife of the late Reverend Grant G. Noll, who died in 2002. Verna was a homemaker and in her earlier years, she worked as a teller at Fulton Bank, Manheim for over twelve years. Verna also worked at Atlantic Breeders as an operator. She graduated from Manheim Central High School in 1952.

Verna was a member of Akron Mennonite Church and served as a minister’s wife with her late husband in the following cities: Chicago and Pekin, Ill.; Brooklyn, N.Y.; Hydro, Okla. and Hague, Saskatchewan, Canada.

An avid bowler, Verna participated in various bowling leagues and won several awards and trophies. She enjoyed gardening, game shows and singing, especially church choirs. Verna was known for her hospitality and everyone enjoyed her home cooked meals on Sunday after church. A sports enthusiast, she enjoyed tennis, hockey and baseball. Verna also enjoyed basketball and she was an Allen Iverson fan.

Verna loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She watched and encouraged her children in all their sporting events. A loving grandma, Verna was great with her grandchildren.

Surviving is a daughter: Beth A., wife of J. Andrew Lehman of Manheim; a son: Grant Christopher, husband of Heather Trout Noll of Red Lion; five grandchildren: Jessica M. Lehman, J. Benjamin Lehman, Tymothy N. Lehman, Sara C. Noll and Grant L. Noll; a sister: Shirley, wife of Paul Benner of Manheim; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was a sister: Janet M. Gish.

Services were held May 1 at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Hoffer Auditorium, Manheim. Interment was in East Fairview Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rapho Township.

Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Verna’s memory to Mennonite Central Committee, P.O. Box 500, Akron, PA 17501 or ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 Norristown Road, Suite #260, Ambler, PA 19002.

To send the family on-line condolences, visit: BuchFuneral.com. Arrangements entrusted to Buch Funeral Home, Manheim.

John Anthony Torrenti, 89, of Ephrata, affectionately known by many as “Papa Jack,” passed away Monday, May 5, 2014 after a long-standing battle with heart disease.

He was born in Old Saybrook, Conn., to the late Eugene and Amelia (Adanti) Torrenti and was the husband of the late Natalie M. (Kirtland) Torrenti who passed away in 1993.

We all are given a story to live. John chose to serve his country in World War II with the United States Navy and then returned home to start his family with Natalie Kirtland. He successfully began his career at UARCO Business Forms to support his family of five boys. John was an avid athlete and enjoyed playing and watching his children excel. John believed a man’s purpose in life was to serve his country, raise a family, and overall be a “good man.” Many would say that John was successful in living out his purpose, as he knew it. He was a good father, husband, and provider.

It was not until he turned 84 that John accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. This helped him realize his true purpose in life. John learned it was not enough to simply be a good man, but that without his Savior life had no purpose. It was exciting to watch him learn and grow through the relationships that he developed at Washington Avenue Bible Church. Through his relationship with Christ, John now has everlasting life with his Savior and has a newfound appreciation for a man’s true purpose. His story is simple: you are never too old and or too broken for God’s saving grace, and in that truth we celebrate.

John is survived by five sons: Jeff, husband of Beth (Riley) Torrenti of Atlanta, Ga., Peter, husband of Nancy (Desplaines) Torrenti of Chicago, Ill., Michael, husband of Patricia (Doherty) Torrenti of Stevens, John, husband of Bobbi Torrenti of Riverside, Calif., Todd, husband of Becca (Anderson) Torrenti of Riverside, Calif.; grandchildren: Daniel (Leah) Torrenti, Robyn (Jay) Cathy, Tegan Torrenti, Nicole (Stacia) Wapniarski, Juliette Torrenti, Jerod Torrenti, Kelsie Torrenti, Kristen (Jay) Pearson, Michelle (Joshua) Newswanger, Natalie (James) Jenkins, Matthew (Bethany) Torrenti, Ryan (Leah) Torrenti; 14 great-grandchildren; and a sister: Dolly Mucha of Clinton, Conn..

In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters: Lydia Offredi, Eunice Rutigliano; and a brother: Eugene Torrenti,

A memorial service was held May 12 at Washington Avenue Bible Church, Ephrata, with Pastor Jay Quirk officiating. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery, Old Saybrook, Conn.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John’s memory to the Washington Avenue Bible Church, 149 Washington Ave., Ephrata, PA 17522.

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

Blane Eugene Hoover, 61, of Lancaster passed away May 9 after a lengthy illness. He worked at Occupational Development Center, Goodwill Industries and EARS in Ephrata. His family and friends enjoyed his big smile and his excellent memory of family birth dates and details, along with his wit.

Dean Lowry, 87, of Lititz, passed away Friday, May 2 at Temple Hospital, Philadelphia. He was a veteran of WWII who taught mathematics and science at Hempfield High School. He was a 60-year member of Zion Lutheran Church in Landisville. A son, John Patrick Lowry, lives in Denver.

Patricia A. Miller, 73, of Washington Boro, passed away peacefully May 10 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. She was married to Richard L. Miller on December 31, 1979. A daughter, Bonnie L. Phipps, lives in Ephrata.

Edwin G. Wanamaker, 75, of Lancaster, formerly of New Holland, died May 9 at Lancashire Hall, Lancaster after a brief illness. Edwin retired in 2003 as a truck driver for John S. Ewell Trucking with 3 million safe miles. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the beach, and Sunday breakfast with his son. A step-daughter, Brandi Kurtz, resides in Ephrata.

Wayne E. Wenrich, 80, formerly of Akron, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Lancashire Hall.

He was born in Lebanon to the late Leroy and Lydia Ann (Martin) Wenrich

Wayne was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Akron.

Wayne is survived by a sister: Trudy, wife of Rev. William C. Chant of Lancaster; a brother: Walter “Butch,” husband of Josephine (Firestone) Wenrich of Ephrata.

He was preceded in death by two brothers: Reuben and James Wenrich; and a sister: Violet Wartluft.

A memorial services will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 7:30 p.m, at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 105 N. 11th St., Akron with Pastor Jacquie Sheely officiating. Family will receive friends following the service. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

If desired, memorial contributions in Wayne’s memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com. er, Brandi Kurtz, resides in Ephrata.

Jane Z. Burkholder, 82, of Leola, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Fairmount Homes.

Born in Brecknock Township, she was the daughter of the late William and Sally (Hurting) Zimmerman and the wife of Abram Burkholder.

Jane was a member of the Hahnstown United Zion Church. She worked in the kitchen at the former Akron Restaurant. She enjoyed horseback riding and going to the mountains.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children: Barry R., husband of Dolores (Nolt) Burkholder of Ephrata, Brenda J., wife of Paul Wise of Reinholds, Bruce L. and Burnell L. Burkholder both at home; four grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; a brother: Warren, husband of Gladys (Holzinger) Zimmerman of Denver; three sisters: Irene, wife of Clarence Stoner of Ephrata, Mabel, wife of Irvin Sensenig of Denver and Violet Good of Denver.

Services were held May 12 at Ephrata United Zion Church, Ephrata, with Rev. John Fry and Rev. John Leisey officiating. Interment in the Hahnstown United Zion Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Jane’s memory may be made to the Hahnstown United Zion Church, Glenwood and Frysville Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522.

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