Earl B. Petticoffer, 98, of Lititz, passed away on April 17, 2015 at Brethren Village.

Born in Clay Township, he was the son of the late Barton and Minnie Bomberger Petticoffer. He was married to the late Pauline Hollinger Petticoffer, who passed away in 1943 and was married for 59 years to the late Esther Wolgemuth Petticoffer.

For 30 years Earl worked in production for Black & Decker in Lancaster. Following his retirement he drove cars for Keller Bros., Lititz. Earl was a member of the Lititz Church of the Brethren and he enjoyed bowling and listening to piano music.

He will be lovingly missed by his daughters: Carolyn, wife of Thomas Fritz, Manheim; Kathleen, wife of William (Dale) Fry Jr., Lititz; three grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his daughter; Julia Ann Petticoffer; and siblings: Henry, Edgar, Ammon, Ira, Lee and Elmer.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, April 22, at the Chapel at Brethren Village, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. There will be a private interment for the family.

Contributions in memory of Earl may be made to the Brethren Village Benevolence Fund, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17606.

To send online condolences to the family, visit richardheiseyfuneralhome.com. Richard H. Heisey Funeral Home, Lititz, handled the arrangements.

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Elijah Louis Stanley, 88, of Stevens, formerly of Texas, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015, at Fairmount Homes Inc. in Ephrata.

He was born in Snow Camp, N.C., to the late Rev. Vernie Baxter and Allene (Coltrane) Stanley and was the husband of Pauline (Strother) Stanley, whom he married on July 1, 1951. They shared 63 years of marriage.

He was a member of the Reamstown Church of God in Stevens. He enjoyed farm life raising cattle, goats, donkeys, geese, and horses. For many years, Elijah worked as a long-distance truck driver for various companies.

In addition to his wife, Elijah is survived by two sons: Stephen W., husband of Dianna (Windsor) Shull of Denver; and Baxter Lee Stanley of Halifax, Nova Scotia; a daughter: Brenda Stanley Hart of Asheboro, N.C.; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son: Danny Allen Stanley; and a sister: Latricia Stanley Beck.

Services were held April 22 at Reamstown Church of God, 400 Pfautz Hill Road, Stevens, with Pastors Joel Hainley and Arthur Karick officiating. Interment took place in the Mellingers Union Cemetery.

If desired, memorial contributions in Elijah’s memory may be made to Fairmount Homes Inc., 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522.

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

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June B. Stauffer, 85, formerly of Akron, parted peacefully from us Sunday, April 19, 2015, at Pleasant View Retirement Community.

Born in Kissel Hill, she was the daughter of the late J. Beaver and Beatrice Brookmyer Stauffer.

She was preceded in death by her companion: Ben Daniels; sisters: Fay S. Bowman, Elizabeth B. Foreman, Grace B. Stauffer; and brother: Mahlon B. Stauffer.

She will be greatly missed by her brother: Everett B. “Tim” Stauffer, who resided with her at Pleasant View. She is survived by an extended family of nieces, nephews; and a sister-in-law: Mary Lou Stauffer.

June was an active member of Salem Lutheran Church of Kissel Hill. Her family was very important to her, and she spent most of her time with her sister Grace and her brother Tim. She enjoyed collecting antiques and visiting with friends and family.

June started her career as a telephone operator at D & E in Lititz. She went on to work at Keystone Express, which became Mushroom Trucking. She retired after 15 years at Fulton Bank.

Family and friends are invited to Salem Lutheran Church of Kissel Hill, 26 Owl Hill Road, Lititz, on Wednesday, April 22, for June’s funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Salem Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorial donations in memory of June may be made to Salem Lutheran Church of Kissel Hill.

To send online condolences to her family, visit richardheiseyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Richard H. Heisey Funeral Home, Lititz.

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Elam R. Zimmerman, 85, 651 Old Akron Road, Ephrata, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015, at the Ephrata Community Hospital, after a brief illness.

He was born in Ephrata to the late John D. and Annie (Reiff) Zimmerman and was the husband of Ellen Z. (Newswenger) Zimmerman.

He was a member of Conestoga Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference, and had been a self-employed farmer.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons: Amos, husband of Susie Zimmerman of Mifflinburg; Elam, husband of Pauline Zimmerman of Stanley, N.Y.; Luke, husband of Mary Zimmerman of Lititz; Jonathan Zimmerman at home; six daughters: Edna, wife of Melvin Martin of Ephrata; Florence, wife of Warren Nolt of Leola; Lydia, wife of Amos Zimmerman of Ephrata; Elva, wife of Ervin Zimmerman of Ephrata; Ellen and Susan Zimmerman, both at home; 56 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; and a sister: Frances, wife of Paul Burkholder of Leola.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-grandchild; two brothers: Aaron and John Zimmerman; seven sisters: Mary Weaver, Ella Sensenig, Annie Zimmerman, Lydia Weaver, Lizzie Martin, Minnie Shirk, and Emma Hoover.

Services were held April 21 at Conestoga Mennonite Church, Ephrata, with Bishop Ammon Weaver officiating. Interment was in the adjoining church cemetery.

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

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Harold Dale Weaver, 74, of 50 Fairview Drive, Lititz, passed away at Conestoga View on April 20, 2015.

Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Barbara (Axe) Weaver and they celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on Jan. 31. He is the son of the late Harvey W. and Eva Stermer Weaver.

Harold was a member of the Evangel Assembly of God Church in Ephrata and worked in the ministry for seven years. He also assisted with the Teen Challenge for Girls and worked in the maintenance department for Giant Food Stores. He loved the ministry work and was always helping someone.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons: Douglas, husband of Arlene Weaver; and Curtis, husband of Jackie Weaver; all of Sarasota, Fla.; and Terry Weaver, Lancaster; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Harold was preceded in death by a son: Michael; and seven brothers and sisters.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Harold’s Funeral Service from the Evangel Assembly of God Church, 939 Linden Road, Ephrata, on Friday, April 24, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kevin Sylvester officiating. Interment will take place at East Fairview Cemetery, Manheim. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Harold’s name may be sent to Evangel Assembly of God Church, attention: Building Fund, 939 Linden Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.

The arrangements have been entrusted to the Spacht Snyder Funeral Home, Lititz.

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Gerald “Jack” A. Young, Ephrata, entered into his Savior’s presence and peace early Thursday morning, April 23, 2015.

Jack was a caring and giving man to his family, fellow church members, neighbors and anyone who needed uplifting. He ministered to others by sharing his love for flowers, gardening, and music with them through giving self-arranged bouquets of his tenderly raised blooms, particularly dahlias, roses, snapdragons, gladiolas, zinnias, and asters. Jack had a special knack for raising beautiful, large amaryllis lilies indoors, which he frequently displayed for the enjoyment of others at Brethren Village Retirement Community, where he and his wife worked for 15 years together before his retirement in 2007, and at Jack’s home church, Brickerville United Lutheran Church (BULC).

He found pleasure in passing along his bounty of home-grown vegetables to others each season, and he and his wife, Letitia, entered flowers and produce faithfully at the Ephrata Fair and Denver and Manheim farm shows for the past eight years, earning hundreds of ribbons and best-of-show prizes.

Jack shared his beloved hymns and country gospel songs in church, and sometimes on the spur of the moment, to those he felt may be in need of encouragement and inspiration. Jack attended Emanuel Lutheran Church (now BULC) for 70 years where he sang in the choir for 50 years.

He was born in Millport, Warwick Township, to the late J. Howard and Minerva (Adams) Young, and graduated from Warwick High School in 1958. Jack worked in the plastering trade with Chester Ensinger Plastering for 33 years before his employment with Brethren Village.

An animal lover, Jack was especially close to the dogs in his life during the past years: An English springer spaniel, Max, border collie, Buddy, and most recently this year, a new border collie puppy, Mickey, which is now his wife’s constant companion and guardian.

Less than a month from celebrating his 75th birthday on May 17, Jack, despite his decades-long struggle with a heart condition, was the longest-lived of his male family members on his father’s side in recent memory, for which he felt blessed.

Surviving from his immediate family are his wife of nearly 55 years: Letitia Faye (Keller) Young; daughter: Cynthia “Cindi,” married to David Dinger, Manheim; sister: Charlotte, married to Mark Bauman, Lititz; brother: Terry Young and wife Linda, Ephrata; brother: Arthur “Art” Young, Lititz; and grandchildren: Charis Dinger, Manheim, and Ryan Dinger, York.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Marisa Faye Dinger.

The family expresses special thanks and appreciation for those involved in Jack’s physical and spiritual care and support of the family these past few weeks: the Rev. Scott K. Davis, BULC; Drs. John and Chris Brabazon and the staff of their family medicine practice, Ephrata; the chaplains, nursing staff, medical professionals and physicians of the medical/surgical and intensive care units at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital; and the chaplains and staffs of Pleasant View Retirement Community and Hospice & Community Care of Lancaster.

The family will receive relatives and friends for Jack’s viewing Friday, May 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 E. 28th Division Highway, Lititz. An additional viewing will be held Saturday, May 2, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church followed by his funeral service at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Scott K. Davis officiating. Interment will take place in the Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery, directly behind BULC.

In the spirit of Jack’s giving nature, gifts of flowers received for the viewing and funeral will afterward be passed on to the church’s members, relatives, and friends who are home-bound, currently experiencing sickness or sadness, and nursing home residents.

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

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The Rev. Joseph H. Heiney, 88, Lititz, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Luther Acres in Lititz.

Born in Wind Gap, he was a son of the late Warren and Annie (Hawk) Heiney. His wife, Patricia A. (Seese) Heiney, died Sept. 22, 2009.

Joseph graduated from East Stroudsburg State Teacher College and Lancaster Theological Seminary. He retired in 1989 as pastor of the Salem United Church of Christ in Reamstown. Previously he taught school in New Jersey before entering the ministry, where he served in the Upper Dauphin Charge in Lykens and the Auburn Charge in Schuylkill County.

He enjoyed hunting, traveling, antiquing, and treasured time with family and friends. He was a member of Bethany UCC, Ephrata.

During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy at the Naval Hospital in Philadelphia and he also served in the Marines as a medic.

Surviving is a son: Robert S., married to Donna (Coldren) Harris of Lititz; two daughters: Ann E. Haines of Ephrata, and Rebecca S. Ardis of Snow Hill, Md.; four grandchildren: Matthew Harris of Lititz; Pamela Harris of Greenville, S.C.; Katherine Ardis of Greenville, N.C.; and Abby Ardis of Durham, N.C.; a sister: Virginia Sorensen of El Cajon, Calif.; two brothers, Gene Heiney of Arroyo Grande, Calif.; and Ned Hainey of West Chester; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at Luther Acres and Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 and Community Care for the compassion and care given to Joseph.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m., followed by food and fellowship at Bethany UCC, 140 E. Main St., Ephrata.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bethany UCC Deacon’s Fund, 140 E. Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522.

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

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Pastor Raymond S. Hurst, 80, Rock Road, Schuylkill Haven, entered Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, April 23, 2015, at home surrounded by his family.

Born May 11, 1934, in Clay Township, Ephrata, he was a son of the late Jacob M. and Lydia Sensenig Hurst.

He was a member of the Palo Alto Mennonite Church. Raymond worked as a building contractor and was one of the founding members of Newhurst Bus Co. One of his greatest joys was being a pastor and being able to provide ministry to several churches in the area.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years: Ruth W. Hurst; three brothers: Clarence, John, and Paul Hurst; and a sister: Arlene High.

Surviving are two sons: Jay, and his wife, Jean Hurst, of Schuylkill Haven; and Dale, and his wife Gale Hurst, of Pine Grove; two daughters: Karen, and her husband, Paul Riegel of Schuylkill Haven; and Kathy Ferguson of Pine Grove; 16 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a brother: Noah Hurst of Lititz; two sisters: Eva Groff of Lititz and Mabel Weaver of East Earl; and nieces and nephews.

Interment was in the Roedersville Mennonite Cemetery, Pine Grove.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110 in his memory.

The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove, is in charge of arrangements.

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Connie L. Barnhart, 68, Narvon, died Friday, April 24, 2015, at her home after a lengthy illness.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Doris (Koelbl) Morrison.

Connie worked as a school bus driver and the “Printing Princess” for the ELANCO School District. She also worked as a potter for Kaplin’s Pottery in Bowmansville. She enjoyed tap dancing with Class Act in New Holland, was an actress at the Ephrata Act Theater, and bowled on three different leagues at Blue Ball Lanes. She also loved watching her grandchildren at their sporting events.

Surviving is her life partner: Connie L. Ginder; two sons: John, married to Andrea Barnhart of Ephrata, and Paul, married to Krysta Barnhart of Denver; one daughter: Brandy, married to Scott Diehm of Akron; two step-daughters: Carmen, married to John Fritz of Mohnton, and Brandy Hubert, partner of Marty Hyneman of Mohnton; 12 grandchildren; a brother: David, married to Doris Morrison of Willow Street; and two sisters: Cindy, married to Tom Harnish of New Providence, and Beth, married to Phil Romagano of Lancaster.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 29, at 11 a.m. at the Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 W. Main St., New Holland. Interment will be in the Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

To send the family online condolences visit groffeckenroth.com.

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Michael D. Eyer, 52, born and raised in Hershey, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015.

He was the son of Joan M. (Rakosky) Fegely, of Denver, and the late Carlton G. Eyer Sr. He is also survived by his siblings: Patricia Eyer, Cynthia L. Lovelace, and Carlton G. Eyer Jr.

Mike was a skilled job foreman employed by Stoner Mechanical/Stoner Industrial Services, Denver. He was a sweet man of many skills, had a sly sense of humor, and a big giving heart.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Services and interment will be private.

Share condolences at hooverfuneralhome.com.

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Anna W. Hoover, 92, of Ephrata, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015, at home.

She was born in Ephrata to the late Edwin Z. and Ella O. (Weaver) Hoover.

Anna was a member of Springville Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference, Ephrata. She worked as a nurse.

Anna is survived by two sisters: Emma Hoover of Ephrata, and Esther Hoover of Ephrata; and two brothers: Edwin Hoover of Ephrata, and Norman Hoover of Reinholds; two sisters-in-law: Katie and Mary Hoover.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers: Menno, Eli, Phares, and Aaron Hoover; and a sister: Mary Stauffer.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Road, Lititz. Services will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m., from the late residence, 315 Indiantown Road, Ephrata, with further services at 9:30 a.m. from the Springville Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference, 580 Springville Road, Ephrata, with Bishop Melvin Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers.

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

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Lisa A. Williams, 47, Ephrata, entered the kingdom of heaven Thursday, April 23, 2015, after a long battle with cancer.

She was a beloved mother, wife, and best friend. Lisa was an amazing person and had many loves and passions in life. Her love of the beach was more than words could describe and it will be remembered and carried on by her family. Lisa loved spending time with her family and playing with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed planting flowers in her garden and decorating her house for the holidays.

Lisa is survived by her husband: Ed Williams; her daughters: Morgan, married to Donald Kuhns; Ashley Burkhardt (Zach Heisler), and Brooke Williams (Preston Burkhart); her mother: Dawn McGinnis; and her two amazing grandchildren: Abby and Lily.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 2, at 11 a.m. at the Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 W. Main St., New Holland. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, send contributions to the following: Ephrata Cancer Center, 460 N. Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522; Hospice & Community Care, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA 17552; or Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065.

To send the family online condolences, visit groffeckenroth.com.

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Marilyn J. Waddell, 74, Ephrata, died Sunday, April 26, 2015, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Scalp Level, Cambria County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Nellie J. (Mickle) Hinton. She was married to Charles D. Waddell for 38 years until his death in 1997.

She was a 1958 graduate of Johnstown High School. Marilyn retired from Sylvin Technologies Inc., Denver, in September 2012, after 30 years as customer service and office manager.

Marilyn attended the Ephrata Church of the Nazarene for more than 40 years and was a member of the Rose of Sharon Sunday School class.

She enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends. She was also an active Facebooker as she enjoyed being technologically savvy.

She is survived by two daughters: Brenda J, wife of Scott D. Macbeth, Columbia; Pennie J. Gutshall, companion of Terrence Burkholder, Denver; five grandchildren: Nicholas, Jessica, Joshua, Katelyn, and Adam; three great-grandchildren: Brooke, Dominic, and Chance.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter: Cindy J. Burkhart; a great-grandchild: Caydance J. Barndt; a brother: Ronald J. Hinton; and a son-in-law: Kenneth S. Gutshall.

A viewing will be held Thursday, April 30, from 1 to 2 p.m., at Stradling Funeral Home, 201 Church Ave., Ephrata, followed by her funeral service at 2 p.m., with Rev. Charles Deutsch officiating. Interment will take place in Memory Gardens Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Marilyn’s memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or KPETS-Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services, 630 Janet Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601.

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

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David Arnold Lowe, 79, Leola, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was born in South New Berlin, N.Y., to Anna Mitchell Lowe and raised by his mother and his step-father. He was the husband of Linda June (Morgan) Musser Lowe with whom he shared 11 years of marriage.

David was a member of Ephrata Church of the Nazarene where he was very active and also a greeter. He loved to talk about the Lord. He was a people person who was loved by all. He served as a soldier with the Salvation Army twice in his life. He worked as a greeter at Walmart for 11 years.

David is survived by three step-daughters: Tammy, wife of Michael O’Bannion, of Ithaca, N.Y.; Carrie Musser of Ithaca, N,Y.; and Jolene Musser of Dryden, N.Y.; five step-grandchildren: Michaela, Michael, Anna Rose, Xavier O’Bannion, and Dakota Miller; and a sister, Genevieve Grewe of North Pitcher, N.Y..

A memorial service will be held April 29 at 7 p.m. at the Ephrata Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. B.W. Hambrick officiating. A gathering and meal will be served at the church at 5:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions in David’s memory may be made to Ephrata Church of the Nazarene, 110 Durlach Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.

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

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Travis S. Ewell, 38, Narvon, passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday, April 19, 2015.

Born Aug. 17, 1976, in Ephrata, he was a son of James H. Ewell of Narvon and Bonieta L. (Wise) Shenk of Leola.

Along with his parents, Travis is survived by his stepfather: Rickie Shenk, of Leola; a brother: Robert J. Ewell, of Lancaster; an uncle: Kevin L. Wise, of Leola; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held privately by the family.

To send the family online condolences visit: groffeckenroth.com. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.

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Paul Douglas Heister, 50, of Ephrata Township, passed away April 24, 2015 at Hospice in Mount Joy.

He was born in Ephrata. Paul lived in North Carolina for a period of 10 years. While he was there, he worked as a cook at a prison. He also enjoyed bowling and fishing. He moved back to Ephrata to live with his parents due to poor health as a result of COPD.

Paul is survived by his parents: Jack and Jean Miller, Ephrata; sons: Nicholas and Shane; and his sister: Bonnie Noll, Ephrata.

Paul was preceded in death by his birth father; and his brother: Jeff Reifsnyder.

Services were private. Inurnment will take place at Memory Gardens, Ephrata.

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Holly E. Dobb, 71, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 2, 2015, at her home in Brecknock Township.

She was born on March 25, 1944 in Fremont, Mich., to the late Clifford and Georgie Cook. Holly married Phillip Dobb in 1962 in Muskegon, Mich. They were happily married for 53 years.

Holly managed Cloister Sweets in Ephrata where she made many chocolate treats before retiring in 2012.

Holly served on the board of the Hawk Valley Condominium Association for 10 years and was president from 2007 to 2014. She also sat on the Brecknock Township Planning Commission. She played an active role in her community. She enjoyed making all kinds of crafts. She loved Southern gospel music.

Holly is survived by her loving spouse, Phil; her daughters: Kim Wilson (Greg) of Ephrata, Jodi Winfindale (Edward) of Hummelstown, Traci Kornfeld (Paul) of Mechanicsburg; her son: Marc Dobb (Marie) of Womelsdorf; her sister: Dorothy Ann Grinwis of Grant, Mich.; and brothers: Bud and Skip Cook of Muskegon, Mich. Holly was a proud and devoted grandmother of 21 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Holly was an amazing person and lived an active life surrounded by many friends and her large, loving family. She will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life service will be held at Foxchase Golf Club Banquet Room, 300 Stevens Road, Stevens, on Friday, May 8, at 11 a.m., with Gerald McDowell of LCBC, officiating. Family and friends will be greeted beginning at 10:30 a.m. A light lunch will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Ruby Myles Adoption Grant Fund either online at (select Ruby Myles Fund) or Ruby Myles Fund, c/o For More, 1390 Columbia Ave., No. 140, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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

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Mary E. (Frantz) Gerhart, 94, of Lititz, formerly of Denver, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz.

She was born in Millcreek Township to the late Benjamin and Lizzie (Rhine) Frantz and was the wife of the late Clarence W. Gerhart, who passed away in 1986.

She was a lifelong member of the United Zion Church of the Millcreek Community, Stricklerstown.

Mary is survived by three children: Phares F., husband of Sandra Gerhart, of Lititz; Lizzie F. Potteiger of Ephrata; and Clarence B., husband of Beverly Gerhart, of Denver; six grandchildren: Mary, wife of Neil Copenhaver; Joyce Gerhart; Jeffrey, husband of Christine Gerhart; Nicholas, husband of Heather Gerhart; Ashley, wife of Duane Weiler; and Adrienne Gerhart; eight great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and a sister: Betty, wife of Richard Kauffman.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson: Kevin Gerhart; a son-in-law: Charles Potteiger; two brothers; and two sisters.

Services were held May 5 from United Zion Church of the Millcreek Community, Newmanstown, with Pastors Carl and Eli Eberly officiating. Interment took place in the Millbach Community Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to United Zion Home Benevolent Fund, 722 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA 17543

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

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Florence Alverta Sweigart, 91, formerly of Adamstown, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015, at Berks Heim Nursing and Rehabilitation, Bern Township, Berks County.

She was born in West Heidelberg Township to the late Paul Bunting and Jennie Eva (Sweigart) Stoner and was the wife of the late Floyd Snyder Sweigart who passed away in 1979.

She was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Adamstown. She enjoyed crocheting, flowers and cooking. Florence worked for the George W. Bollman Hat Co. for 27 years.

Florence is survived by three sons: Edward Paul, husband of Connie (Wright) Sweigart, of Sunny Hills, Fla.; Richard John, husband of Jean (Horning) Sweigart, of Mohnton; William Howard, husband of Donna (Mills) Sweigart, of Laureldale; five grandchildren: Jeff, Michelle, Becky, Matt, and Jennifer; nine great-grandchildren; a sister: Marion (Stoner), wife of Clarence J. Weinhold Jr., of Reamstown; a brother: Clair Stoner, Shillington; 15 nieces and nephews; and numerous grandnieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister: Eva Marie J. (Stoner), wife of Leon Rapp Jr.; a brother: William W. Stoner; and two nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the entire B-2 nursing staff personnel at Berks Heim for the excellent care they provided.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, May 7, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 60 E. Main St., Adamstown. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., with Pastor Sandra Gideon officiating. Interment will take place in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Florence’s memory may be made to St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 60 E. Main St., Adamstown, PA 15901.

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

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James F. Fromm, 68, of Ephrata, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015, at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was born in Lancaster County to the late Francis F. and Ada C. (Mentzer) Fromm and was the husband of Kim I. (Manmiller) Fromm, with whom he shared 22 years of marriage.

James worked as a product analyst for Dorma America. He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed bowling, attending car cruises, camping and fishing.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter: Tabitha, wife of Brent West, of Portland, Ore.; a son: Thomas R. Bingeman of Ephrata; four grandchildren: Lori, Blaze, and Isabelle Smith; and Jayden Reber Bingeman; five siblings: Larry, husband of Beverly Fromm, of Ephrata; Shirley Fassnacht, of Stevens; Beverly, wife of Randy Musser of Fivepointville; Daisy Mae, wife of Steve Yingst, of Massachusetts; and Cathline Ulrich of Bernville.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stradling Funeral Home, 201 Church Ave., Ephrata. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m., at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, with Chaplain Allen Helwig officiating. There will be a prompt departure from the funeral home on Friday at 8:30 a.m., traveling to Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in James’ memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, East Central Pennsylvania Chapter, 906 Penn Ave., Suite LL, Wyomissing, PA 19610 or the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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

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