Edward Jankowski formerly of Reading, died May 29, 2014 at the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, where he resided since 2002.

Edward was born May 15, 1924 in Reading. He is predeceased by his wife, Jenny Saltzer Jankowski. His second wife, to whom he was married 40 years, Mabel Weber Chamberlin Jankowski, died in 2012.

Eddie is survived by his brother: Walter Jankowski of Port Richey, Fla.; and nephew: James Jankowski of Texas.

He is predeceased by his parents; sister: Emily Jankowski Weller; and brother; Anthony Jankowski.

Edward graduated from Terre Hill High School in Lancaster County. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a sergeant during WWII from 1943-1945 where he fought in the Pacific theater. Edward and his first wife, Jenny, ran a nursing home on Route 10 for many years. He was employed by American Bank until his retirement. Edward was a member of the Womelsdorf Masonic Lodge.

Services were held June 3 at Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown.

Arrangements by Kuhn Funeral home, Reading. Visit kuhnfuneralhome.com to leave the family online condolences.

Nathan Lee Martin, 34, of Denver, son of Chester L. Martin & Linda (Good) Martin, Denver, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital after a short illness.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a paternal grandmother: Hannah Elizabeth Martin, of Ephrata; two brothers: Kevin D. Martin, wife Kathy of Denver; Joey L. Richardson, wife Crystal of Narvon; two sisters: Cynthia D. Clark, husband Jason of Denver; and Krista R. Martin, of Denver. Nathan was a loving and devoted uncle of seven nephews and four nieces.

The family also wants to express our sincere appreciation to Nathan’s loving birth parents: Robert and Lori (Hostetter) Fluke of Bradenton Beach, Fla., for lovingly blessing us with their most precious gift.

Services were held May 31 at Village Chapel Mennonite Church in Voganville. Interment followed at the Voganville Community Cemetery.

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

Grace L. Buckwalter, formerly of Neffsville, died peacefully Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Sarah Hacker Cooper. Grace was the loving wife of the late Daniel K. Buckwalter who died in December of 2007.

Grace was employed in the billing department for New Holland Machine Company, New Holland; she later worked for Sears Department Store, Lancaster, and Lippart’s Big Men’s Clothing Store, Lititz.

Surviving is a son: Dennis K. Buckwalter, of Cambridge, Mass.; a daughter: Nancy J. wife of David A. Sarley of Lancaster; a grandson: Korey W. Schload husband of Melissa Fritz Schload; and two step granddaughters: Jennifer wife of Kyle Flora and Kelley wife of Charles Kinard.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, north of Annville.

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

Curtis Eugene Martin, 19, of Lebanon, died Sunday, May 25, 2014 from a canoe mishap in Clearfield County.

He was born in Ephrata on August 6, 1994, a son of Cloyd R. and Dorcas H. Sensenig Martin of Lebanon.

He was employed in the service department of Automatic Farm Systems of Lebanon and a member of the Millbach Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference.

Surviving in addition to his parents are siblings: Lisa, Orinda, Judy, Cloyd LaRay and Jerry Martin; paternal grandparents: Paul and Anna Mae Martin of Manheim; maternal grandparents: Leon and Eunice Sensenig of Ephrata; maternal great-grandmother: Lizzie Sensenig of Vicksburg.

Services were held May 31 at Millbach Mennonite Church, Newmanstown. Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery.

Please omit flowers. Clauser Funeral Home, Inc. is handling his arrangements. Visit clauserfh.com.

Paul M. Redcay, 72, of Ephrata, died unexpectedly Friday, May 30, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital.

His wife, Helen (Ober) Redcay, preceded him in death in 2006. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Norman N. and Sarah B. (Martin) Redcay.

Paul had been self-employed in the auto body business.

Surviving are two children: Randy Redcay and Denise married to John Hess; two grandsons; and five siblings: Norman (Edith) Redcay, Earl (Judy) Redcay, Mabel (Irvin) Brubaker, Ella Mae (Irvin) Martin and Ruth Ann (Aaron) Hoover.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 5, at 2 p.m. at the Schaefferstown Cemetery. A viewing will be held at the Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 W. Main St., New Holland on June 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Groff-High Funeral home, New Holland, was entrusted with the arrangements. Visit groffeckenroth.com.

Edwin R. Kramer, 87, formerly of Reinholds, died May 26, 2014, at Garden Spot Village, New Holland.

Born in Stevens, a son of the late Harvey A. and Annie T. (Steffy) Kramer, his wife of 57 years, June M. (Kauffman) Kramer, died May 19, 2009.

He attended St. John’s Center Lutheran Church, had been a council member of Swamp Lutheran Church. Edwin retired in 1991 after over 25 years with Win-Kit Co., Reinholds, and then worked with American LaFrance, Akron. A West Cocalico Twp. supervisor he also managed area softball teams, collected trains, was an avid Boston sports fan, and a roller coaster and bluegrass enthusiast.

Surviving are daughters: Susan I., widow of Michael S. Kreitz, Reamstown; Ruth A. Kramer, friend of Gaile Gehman, Lancaster; Marie J., wife of Torrence Jenkins, Denver; sisters, Florence E. Miller and Helen M. Werner, both Reinholds; and a brother, Howard A., husband of Betty J. (Moyer) Kramer, Denver.

Services were held May 31 at Swamp Lutheran Church, Reinholds, with Revs. Dennis Trout and Robert Kramer officiating. Burial was in Swamp Cemetery.

Flowers welcome; contributions to Hospice & Community Care, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

Condolences can be left online at goodfuneral.com. Good Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Reamstown, handled the arrangements.

Thomas “Tom” E. Harting, Esquire, 85, of Lancaster County, died at home Saturday, June 7, 2014.

Born in Adamstown, a son of the late Phares G. Harting, Sr. and Sadie R. Glass Harting. He was the husband of Elizabeth Kieley Harting for 22 years.

Tom graduated from Shillington High School in 1947. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in 1951. Tom graduated from Dickinson Law School in 1954. Along with having a private law practice, Tom served as a public defender in Lancaster County for 31 years. He felt that it was his civic duty to represent disadvantaged individuals. Tom was a member of the Lancaster County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association.

Tom’s life was marked by his investment in his community. In 1956, he ran as a Democratic Candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 2nd district of Lancaster County. To educate others about his Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, he served on the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Folklife Society from 1964 to 1972, which holds the annual Kutztown Folk Festival (referred to as “the oldest folklife festival in America”). Many of the iconic features of Kutztown Folk Festival, such as the green chair stage and the quilting competition, were his contributions. He established the Lemon Street Fair in the city of Lancaster, the proceeds of which were used to renovate the entrance of the Lancaster Cemetery. He also built the Lemon Street Trolley for the event.

Tom loved hosting friends and family, and he was known for the creativity of his parties. He was the owner of Jenca Hills and restored the fire pit of the Jenca Indians. Known as the Ice Cream Man and Candy Man, he skillfully concocted a large variety of flavors of ice cream for celebrations and even made mystery flavors with a challenge to guess the flavors. He organized paddle tennis tournaments between Lancaster County Public Defenders and the District Attorneys Office and graciously allowed the prosecutors to win on occasion.

Tom was a great fan of the Franklin and Marshall Diplomats football team and frequently gifted season tickets to close friends and family. He loved model trains and constructed track to run along the walls and through the ceilings of his kitchen, dining room, living room, and pantry. His grandchildren will remember his trains, ten foot tall Christmas trees filled with ornaments, Easter egg hunts, and, of course, playing on the large Amish wagons that he gave to each grandchild.

Also surviving are his children: Jenifer Harting Brown, wife of Glenn, and their children Abigail, Nathaniel, and Hudson, of Charlotte, N.C.; Carla Harting and her daughter Esme, of San Diego, Calif.; Vanessa Harting and her daughter Ivyanna, of Hershey; and brothers: Rev. Robert Harting of Reinholds, Phares Harting, Jr., husband of Ann, of Lancaster, and Philip Harting, husband of Carolyn, of Adamstown; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers: Carl and William Harting.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 11 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 S. Prince St., Lancaster. .

Memorial contributions may be made to Sisters of Mercy, 199 Lake St., Dallas, PA 18612, or online at sistersofmercy.org.

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

Ian E. Swarr, 16, of Washington Boro, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 7, 2014 at home surrounded by family and friends after a brilliant, heroic fight with Epidermolysis Bullosa.

Born May 28, 1998, in Lancaster, he was the loving son of Delicia A. (Swarr) married to Troy E. Bolin.

Ian attended LCBC and was a lifetime member of several local and out-of-state fire companies. He was a regular attendee at the Make-A-Wish Convoy and rode with the Ephrata Area Rescue Services truck. He also was a member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society-Philadelphia Chapter.

Ian Swarr (left) met Taylor Kinney, star of “Chicago Fire,” in January. (Photo courtesy of LancasterOnline.com)

He will be lovingly missed by his parents; three siblings: Noah, Braden and Emma; grandparents: Brenda and Carl Groff, of Washington Boro, and Robin Bolin, of Lancaster; great-grandparents: Harold Swarr, of Millersville, and Gloria and James Bolin, of Mountville; as well as extended family and many caring friends.

Ian’s Celebration of Life Fireman’s Funeral will be held at the Worship Center, 2384 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, on Saturday, June 14, at 11 a.m.. There will be viewings held at the Worship Center on Friday between 2 and 4 p.m. and 6 and 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private. Fire Apparatus and Emergency Vehicles will accompany Ian to his final resting place.

Ian rides in the 2014 Make-A-Wish Convoy in the Ephrata Area Rescue Services truck. (Photo courtesy of Chris Haldeman)

The family strongly requests that flowers be omitted. Memorial Remembrances may be made in Ian’s memory to P.A.L.S. (Patient AirLift Services), 120 Adams Blvd., Farmingdale, NY 11735, palservices.org or The Butterfly Fund, P.O. Box 235 El Verano, CA 95433, thebutterflyfund.org.

To submit an on-line condolence, visit scheidfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Schied Funeral Home, Millersville.

Around the globe, Ian was an inspiration to everyone who came to know of him on his life journey.

“Even though Ian was battling a horrible disease, he still had an inseparable love with the fire service that brought inspiration and joy to everyone,” posted Blue Rock Fire Rescue on its Facebook page. “We will miss you Ian and will always keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Fly high buddy.”

A fund drive has been established at fundrazr.com to raise money for Ian’s funeral expenses. The goal is $10,000.

Those not wishing to donate online can send checks to Susquehanna Bank, c/o Ian Swarr, 325 Locust St., Columbia, PA 17512.

Janet L. Herr, 84, of Brethren Village, Lancaster, passed away May 27. Janet retired from Lancaster General Hospital. She was a former volunteer of Manheim Twp. Ambulance Association. Janet enjoyed traveling throughout Europe and going to Rehoboth Beach, Del. A sister, Phoebe and niece, Gail Witwer, live in Ephrata.

Robert L. Leaman, 83, of Willow Street passed away June 8 at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness. He was employed for over 40 years with Safe Harbor Water Power Corp. where he retired from in 1991 as the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor. Bob attended Calvary Church, Lancaster for over 60 years, where he enjoyed volunteering and helping others. His daughter, Christine E., wife of Gregory Waidley, lives in Ephrata.

Richard Bowers Smith, 89, of Landisville, “assumed room temperature” (as he often said) on June 8 at a daughter’s home after a brief illness. A track star at McCaskey High School (Class of 1942), he enjoyed participating in and watching sports. He won dozens of medals in the Lancaster County Senior Games during the past decade and regretted that his illness prevented his entry in this year’s competition. His daughter, Suzanne Lausch (wife of David), lives in Akron.

Frederick C. Woerner, 86, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 3 Lancaster General Hospital. He worked for Eshelman’s Feed Mill from 1945 to 1974. He then worked as a custodian for the Penn Manor School District for 16 years until his retirement in 1990. He was a talented furniture refinisher who could make anything look like new. A daughter-in-law, Brucetta Beatty, lives in Akron;

Shirley A. (Homsher) Dimitris, 78, of Akron, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family Monday, June 2, 2014.

Born in Lancaster, she was the wife of Gust Dimitris, Jr. of Akron, and the daughter of the late Elmer T. Homsher, Sr. and Florence (Smeltz) Homsher.

She worked as a machine operator for National Novelty Brush Co., Lancaster, for a number of years until her retirement.

Shirley was a member of Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Lititz, and a former member of Grace EC Church, Lancaster.

Shirley enjoyed quilting, reading, puzzles, and a good game of cards. She loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be missed by those whose lives she touched.

She is survived by four children: Peggy A. Koller of Columbia, Tina M. Bicksler and her husband Dennis of Lititz, Gust H. Dimitris, III and his wife DeAnn of Ephrata, and Scott D. Dimitris and his wife Michelle of East Earl; eight grandchildren: Nathan Koller, Stephanie (Jason) Carzola, Kristen (Aaron) Rutter, Andrew (Deidra) Bicksler, Michele Koller, Amber (Keith) McGuigan, and Cole and Sophia Dimitris; nine great-grandchildren: Brooklyn Bicksler, Hosanna Bicksler, Hollyann Carzola, Riley Ann Koller, Noah Bicksler, Marin Carzola, Shalah Bicksler, Kalan McGuigan, and Ava Rutter; and two sisters: Catherine Hoar of Quarryville and Sarah Long of Lancaster.

She was preceded in death by a brother: Elmer T. Homsher, Jr.; and a sister: Anna Thatcher.

Services were held June 6 at EC Church, Lititz, with Pastors Harry Dow and Ryan Taylor officiating. Burial was private.

Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Shirley’s memory may be made to the church at the address above.

To place a condolence online, visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Arrangements by Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, Lititz.

Melissa Vanessa Karumba, 21, of Reamstown, died unexpectedly Monday, May 19, 2014 at home of natural causes.

A native of Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa, she was in the OMPH Parish, Ephrata and was furthering her education in the United States.

Melissa is survived by her parents; 13 siblings; extended family and caring friends in the USA, Africa and around the World.

A Private Viewing and Vigil was held at the Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home “Sullivan Home,” Lancaster. Further Viewing and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Final Commendation & Farewell of her casketed remains will be held in her native village.

In lieu of flowers, Spiritual Gifts are welcome. To submit an on-line condolence, visit scheidfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home, Lancaster.

Edna B. Hochstetler, 97, of Denver, wife of the late Cornelius “Neal” passed to her heavenly home June 3, 2014 after two weeks of declining health.

Born November 22, 1916 in Oregon, she was the daughter of the late Menno and Fanny Beachy.

Edna was a member of Grace and Truth Fellowship, Morgantown.

Her family of five children, 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren were her main interest. She was a friendly person who was interested in various activities. She wrote a poetry book, loved to travel and enjoyed table games.

Edna leaves precious memories for daughter: Cornelia, who lived with her; and four sons: John (Anne) of Denver, with whom she resided, Wayne (Lois), Ill., Dennis (Sharon), Colo., and Walter (Sue), Red Lake, Ontario. She is also fondly remembered by her sister: Marie Howe of Fredericksburg; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister: Alta Detweiler; a brother: Rufus Beachy; and a great-grandson: Jesse Hochstetler.

The funeral was held June 9 at Conestoga Mennonite Church, Morgantown. Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Hospice and Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

To send an online condolence to the family, visit KASnyderfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Richard A. Sheetz Funeral Home, Lancaster.

Verna M. Graybill, 72, 201 Akron Rd., Ephrata, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Graybill, in 2007.

Born near New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Lydia (Martin) Hoover.

A member of Ephrata Community Church, she taught weekly Bible studies through the church and was involved with short-term mission assignments throughout the world.

Surviving are her three children: Cynthia married to Stanley Yejerla, St. Petersburg, Fla., Lowell married to Tracy Graybill, Elizabethtown, and Ian Graybill, Ephrata; six grandchildren; and three siblings: Rufus Hoover, Edna Parr, and Beatrice Weber.

A memorial service will be held on June 14 at 10:30 a.m. at Ephrata Community Church, 70 Clay School Rd., Ephrata with Pastor Kevin Eshleman officiating.

Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

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

Rabbeth “Rae” L. Maywhort, 82, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Denver Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Lancaster to the late David Meily and Mazie Sumpman and was the wife of the late Robert A. Maywhort who passed away in 2009.

Rae had worked at F.W. Woolworth until retirement and then she was a cook at 222 Drive Inn, Brickerville Snackette and Skyview. She enjoyed crafting, painting, bowling, cooking and her cats.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son: David Meily.

She is survived by a granddaughter: Mickey, wife of Clayton Lausch, Jr.; and two great-grandchildren, Justin and Jami Lausch.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

Norma E. Leid High, Rothsville, passed away peacefully on Oct. 2, 2013.

Norma was born in Denver on March 12, 1939 and graduated from Warwick High School. She relocated to Florida in 1958.

She was involved in the Order of Eastern Star, Amaranth, and White Shrine. She was a nurse for 30 years and worked in various places in Palm Beach County.

She was a loving mother, dedicated grandmother, and sister. She loved her family fiercely, dearly, and always wanted the best for them. She was loyal to all of her family and friends that knew her. We love you Mom and Gammie! She left too quickly but she is at peace.

She left behind two daughters: Vanya Fragiskakis and Valeria McCall: sons in law: John Fragiskakis and Robert McCall; grandchildren: Petros and Nicholas Fragiskakis and Eddie and Allyson McCall; a sister: Elaine Garcia; and loving nieces and their families.

Interment will be at Eby Cemetery, 53 W. Eby Road, Leola, on June 21, at 11 a.m. and a Celebration of Life will be held at New Joy Brethren in Christ Church, 35 New Joy Drive, Ephrata from 2 to 4 p.m.

Arrangements by the Neptune Society.

Milton “Buzz” Hartzell passed away June 3, 2014 in Alexandria, Va.

Buzz was born in Harrisburg, and attended West Reading High School. After serving in the U.S. Marines, he attended hotel restaurant school in Washington D.C. He then began a long and fulfilling career in the restaurant business.

Buzz loved food and enjoyed making others happy, so it was a perfect fit. He oversaw the kitchens at the Wernersville State Hospital, The Sword and Shield in York, Canterbury Court in Lancaster, and Stokesay Castle in Berks County. He operated several of the Howard Johnson’s located along the PA turnpike and served as the food and beverage manager at the Host in Lancaster. He founded the Seafood Shanty restaurants and owned several establishments throughout his career including: The Garden in Ocean City, N.J., Hartzell’s Tea Room in Reading, and Meadow Hills Dining House in Lancaster.

He is survived by his sons: Eric Hartzell of Newmanstown, Daniel Wood of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Buck Hartzell of Alexandria, Va.; grandchildren: Katlyn Hartzell, Emily and Daniel Wood, Cal, Parker, and Grant Hartzell; and siblings: Gwen Haag of Bradenton, Fla., and Donald Hartzell of Glen Burnie, Md.

In lieu of flowers or donations, you are encouraged to take someone you love out to eat and to tip an extra generous amount for the good service you receive. Tell them Buzz sent you!

Beatrice Anne (Rex) Kuehner, 89, of Ephrata, went to be with Jesus Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Conestoga View.

Born June 23, 1924 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Albert W. and Lily (Mitchell) Rex. Beatrice was a 1945 graduate of the Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing.

Beatrice was a Registered Nurse and had worked at both Lancaster General Hospital and Broward General Hospital, Fla. She also had done private duty caregiving.

Surviving are two children: Frederick “Rick” Kuehner husband of Carol, of Lititz and Kathryn “Kitty” Cunningham, of Lancaster; three grandchildren: Ryan Kuehner husband of Tracy Kuehner, Pastor Adam Kuehner, husband of Maegan, and Sarah Cunningham fiancée of Jack Kahaian; eight great-grandchildren: Micaiah, Frederick, Duncan, Myles, Jackson, Madeline &tstr;and soon to arrive, baby Beatrice Kuehner and Baby Boy Kahaian; two sisters: Elizabeth Everhart, of Bowmansville and Martha Baldwin, of Tucson, Ariz.; as well as extended family and caring friends.

She was also preceded in death by a sister: Marjorie Manning.

Beatrice’s Celebration of Life Funeral Service was held at the Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home “Sullivan Home,” Lancaster, on June 16. Interment followed in the Riverview Burial Park.

Kindly omit flowers. Memorial Remembrances can be made in Beatrice’s memory to Ephrata Community Church, 70 Clay Street, Ephrata, PA 17022.

To submit an on-line condolence visit scheidfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home, Lancaster.

John D. Burkholder, 87, of Terre Hill, died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Denver Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late John W. and Edith (Sensenig) Burkholder. He was married to Kathleen (Horning) Burkholder.

John worked 48 years, retiring in 1991 from Armstrong World Industries in Lancaster where he worked in the paint room and later in the inlaid vinyl floor department. He was a member of Grace Family Church in New Holland.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons: Barry L., married to Carolyn Burkholder of New Holland, and Earl Eugene, married to Ruth Burkholder of Ephrata; a granddaughter: Linda; two step grandsons; two great-grandchildren; five step-great grandchildren; and five brothers and sisters: Marlin, married to Katie Burkholder of Harleysville, Dorothy, married to Earl Sensenig of Akron, Roy, married to Helen Burkholder of Lititz, Lois, married to Earl Hostetter of Lititz, and Samuel, married to Naomi Burkholder of Lititz.

Preceding him in death are two sisters: Edith Burkholder and Mae Moyer.

A memorial service was held June 16 at Grace Family Church, New Holland, with the Reverend Tim Hodge officiating. Interment was in the Terre Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Family Church, 415 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, PA 17557, to benefit the Children’s Camp Scholarship Fund.

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

Miriam “Mim” M. Barnes, 75, of Lancaster and formerly of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Atlantic City, N.J., she was the wife of the late Glen W. Barnes and the daughter of the late J. Richard and Clara L. (Zerbe) Scheirer.

Mim graduated from the Reading School of Nursing in 1959, this past Wednesday she attended her class reunion, celebrating 55 years as a nurse. She served as an RN at the Berks Heim County Home.

She was a woman of great faith and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Ephrata. She loved watching the Jimmy Swaggart Ministries TV program. In addition to her love for God, she also enjoyed bird watching and was familiar with a variety of bird calls. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time at the beach, especially Wildwood, N.J. and had a great love for flowers.

Mim is survived by a daughter: Jennifer L. Miller, wife of Harry, of Marlinton, W.V.; and a son: Brian C. Hess, husband of Teresa, of Manheim; three grandchildren: Eric and Amber Horn, and Clara Shay, all of Marlinton.

In addition to her husband and parents; she was preceded in death by a brother: John R. Scheirer.

Friends are respectfully invited to attend her memorial service at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with Pastor Mark Thiboldeaux officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mim’s name may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

To place a condolence online, visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, Lititz.

Carl A. Wiker, Sr., 90, of Ephrata, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Ephrata Community Hospital after 16 years with Parkinson’s disease.

Born in Lancaster on December 24, 1923, Carl was the son of the late Arthur S. and Esther C. Wiker of Willow Street.

Carl attended West Lampeter H.S. and graduated from J. P. McCaskey H.S., then from Franklin and Marshall College. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served four years in the South Pacific during World War II. He obtained his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania and practiced in Lancaster and Potter Counties until retirement. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and traveling, especially out west. He liked working in his art studio, and his oil paintings were much admired. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

Carl is survived by his wife of 61 years: Sally (Baldwin) Wiker; their three sons and 14 grandchildren, including: Carl A. Wiker Jr., husband of Rosaleen (Kearney), of Wexford, and their children Aimee (wife of Daniel Long), Christopher, Leigh, and Allyson; Stephen T. Wiker, husband of Karen (Dingle), of Ephrata, and their children Melissa, Gregory, and Julia; and Benjamin D. Wiker, husband of Teresa (George), and their children Jacob, Anna, Faith, Clare, Nathaniel, Beatrice, and Rachel. Carl is also survived by his brother: Donald, of Ocala, Fla.; his sister: Janet, wife of James Sheely, of Cornwall; and four nephews.

A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Remembrances can be made in his memory to the Mennonite Central Committee, 21 S. 12th St., P. O. Box 500, Akron, PA 17501.

To submit online condolences, visit scheidfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Scheid Funeral Home, Lancaster.