Ivan Carl Callihan, 93, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015, at Brethren Village, Lancaster.

He was born in Windber to David Leroy and Lutie Ila (Berkey) Callihan and was the husband of the late Betty Jane (Wolf) Callihan who passed in 2009. They had shared 64 years of marriage.

He was a member of Ephrata Church of the Brethren, where he served as a deacon and on many committees. He served on the Ephrata Borough Council, Ephrata Recreation Center Board of Directors, was an Ephrata Borough tax collector, and a Boy Scout Troop 73 committeeman. He was a member of Ephrata Lodge No. 655 – F.&A.M., Lancaster Lodge of Perfection 14th Degree, Rajah Temple, Reading Consistory, Ephrata Lions Club, and Ephrata American Legion Post 429. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, hunting, cards, woodworking, and spending time at his cabin in Bethel Township, Berks County.

Ivan was a 1940 graduate of Ephrata High School. He served in the U.S. Army from June of 1943 until February of 1946 as a surgical technician, with the 630th Clearing company, during World War II. Ivan was employed by WW Moyer Co./Gerber Children’s Wear from 1940 to 1981, where he retired as CFO.

Ivan is survived by a daughter: Barbara L. Day of Ephrata; and two sons: Joel E., husband of Mary J. Callihan; and Kevin C., husband of Barbara Callihan, of Ephrata; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Alice Adams of Lititz, and Evelyn Mellinger of Lancaster; and a brother: Robert L. Callihan of Manheim.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by five siblings: Glen and Galen Callihan; Mildred Harrison, Ethel Keiper, and Darlene Moore; and a son-in-law: Edwin Day.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., at the Ephrata Church of the Brethren, 201 Crescent Ave., Ephrata. A celebration of life will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Rob Eshelman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ivan’s memory to the Ephrata Church of the Brethren, 201 Crescent Ave., Ephrata, PA 17522 or to the Brethren Village Benevolent Fund, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17606.

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

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Harry K. Brown, 66, of Akron, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harry and Virginia (Brown) Breniser and was the husband of Edith Marie (Sames) Brown.

Harry was a proud veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. Before retirement, he spent most of his life driving truck. He was best known to the world as “Gramps.” He coached softball for the Akron Mustangs for years, enjoyed woodworking and his beloved dog Spencer.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son: Derek Brown; a daughter: Nadine Brown; stepchildren: Julie Cross, Brenda Henry, and Eric Schutter; one of his greatest accomplishments and loves of his life, his grandchildren: Heidi Crawshaw, Courtney Lewis, and Bree “Be-Bop” Longenecker.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a stepson: Todd Kulishoff.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in Harry’s memory may be made to Akron Girls Slow Pitch Softball, Attn: Erin Lamoreaux, P.O. Box 341, Akron, PA 17501

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

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Grant L. Boyer, 90, of Sinking Spring, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015, at the Reading Hospital.

He was the husband of Marlene N. (Sweigart) Boyer, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage on April 7. Born in Robesonia, he was a son of the late Raymond and Marie (Hain) Boyer.

He was a member of Swamp Lutheran Church, Reinholds. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in World War II and the Battle of the Bulge. He was a life member of Reinholds VFW, where he was a past commander. He was also a member of Sinking Spring VFW and Olive Leaf Chapel, Fritztown.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by many cousins, friends, and acquaintances.

Services were held July 27 at Swamp Lutheran Church, Reinholds, with his pastor, the Rev. Dennis Trout, officiating. He was interred in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Swamp Lutheran Church, 275 Swamp Church Road, Reinholds, PA 17569; or to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolence may be offered at lammandwitman.com.

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Terry A. Bergman, 62, of Reinholds, PA died unexpectedly Thursday, July 23, 2015, in Pittsburgh.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Chester and Sara Jane (Steinmetz) Bergman. He was married to Sarah A. (Slaugh) Bergman for 34 years.

Terry was a 1971 graduate of Cocalico High School and went on to receive a B.S. degree from Penn State University in criminal justice.

He was a senior member of the West Cocalico Parks & Recreation Board having served for over 20 years. Terry was a Republican committeeman for West Cocalico Township, and former chairman of the Cocalico Area Republican Committee. He was a former Pennsylvania State commandant of the Marine Corps League of PA, Inc., and former member of the Pennsylvania Veterans commission where he was the recipient of the Adjutant General’s prestigious Pennsylvania Commendation Medal. Terry was a corporal in the US Marine Corps from 1972-1975 during the Vietnam War era and was assigned to Marine Corps Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Terry was a member of the Marine Corps Association, and a charter member of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. He also was a 32nd degree Mason and was a member of the Ephrata Lodge #665 F. & A.M., Lancaster Lodge of Perfection, Reading Consistory and Shriners International.

Terry loved collecting Reinholds area memorabilia as well as Marine Corps memorabilia. He also loved to travel, stopping at flea markets, auction and antique markets. He enjoyed hunting and was a member of the Cocalico Sportsmen’s Association.

Surviving besides his wife Sarah (Sally), Terry was the proud father of daughter: Jennifer B. Mann, and her husband Marino, of Doral, Fla. He was also “Grampie” to granddog, Baxter, a lovable little Westie. He is also survived by two sisters: Sherry Bergman (companion Jim) of Reinholds; Luanne Horst (husband Mark) of Ephrata; brother: Todd Bergman (wife Theresa) of Reinholds; numerous nieces and nephews; mother-in-law: Margaret W Slaugh, age 101, of Hilton Head S.C.; and sisters-in-law: Shirley Slaugh, of Indiana; and Nancy Slaugh, Arizona.

Funeral Services will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. Following the services, visitation will continue.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Terry’s memory may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Office of Development, Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 or Lebanon VA Hospital, 1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042.

To send an online condolence, visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, Lititz, had charge of the arrangements.

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Martha Stauffer, 96, of Denver, passed away July 31, 2015, at the Cocalico Christian Home.

She was the wife of the late Paul Z. Stauffer, who died in 2005. Born on April 26, 1919, in East Earl Township, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Hettie (Sauder) Zimmerman.

She was a member of the Weaverland Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference. Martha was employed at Blue Ball Garment Factory, Walter W. Moyer Company/Gerber, and Good’s Store. She enjoyed making crafts and sharing them with those who visited her. She was always appreciative of all that was done for her.

She is survived by three daughters and one son: Edith, wife of Vernon Burkholder, Ickesburg; Esther Mae, wife of Raymond Martin, East Earl; Erma Stauffer, wife of Ron Roundy, Los Osos, Calif.; and Eugene Stauffer, husband of Mabel (Musser), Ephrata. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; one foster grandson; 41 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Martha was preceded in death by six brothers: George S., Jacob S., Christian S., Adam S., Clayton S., and Martin S. Zimmerman; and a great-grandson: Brian Graybill.

Funeral Services will be held at the Weaverland Mennonite Church, Weaverland Road, East Earl, on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 9:30 a.m., officiated by Bishop Amos G. Martin, Bishop Curvin Zimmerman, Amos K. Martin, and Ivan Hurst. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. A viewing will be held at the Martindale Fellowship Center, 352 Martindale Road, Ephrata, on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Kindly omit flowers. Arrangements by Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.

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Cindy L. (Miller) Reinholt, 53, died Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at her Ephrata residence after a short illness.

Born in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Raymond D. and Marilyn (Myers) Miller.

Surviving are three siblings: Betty Miller of Terre Hill; Anna Frankie of Middleburg, Fla., and Raymond R. Miller Jr., of Baldwin, Fla.; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Services were held Aug. 4 at Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill. Interment was in Center Union Cemetery.

Online condolences may be posted at groffeckenroth.com. Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, handled the arrangements.

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Valetta G. Snader, 90, formerly of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Landis Homes, Lititz, where she resided for the past 15 years.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Christian and Mabel (Balmer) High. Her husband of 55 years, Carl E. Snader, passed away in 2000.

She had worked for 25 years at Oregon Dairy in the bakery department and later she worked merchandising samples. Mrs. Snader was a member of Calvary Church of Lancaster where she taught primary Sunday School and the Good News Club. She enjoyed playing cards with friends, camping, traveling, and Southern gospel music.

Valetta is survived by her children: Audrey M., married to Jesse G. Epps Jr., of Mount Joy; and Barry J., married to Sharon (Kurtz) Snader, of Lititz; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Her sister, Bernice Leaman, preceded her in death.

Services were held Aug. 6 at Calvary Church, Lancaster. She was interred in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff from Ephrata House at Landis Homes for the wonderful care Mrs. Snader received.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Valetta’s name may be made to the Caring Fund of Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543 or the Missions Fund of Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.

Online condolences may be posted to thegroffs.com. The Groffs Family Funeral and Cremation Services, Lancaster, had charge of the arrangements.

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Thomas Ira Wenger, 54, of Columbia, died peacefully at home, Saturday, July 25, 2015.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Ira Wenger Jr. and the late Dorothy (Derr) Wenger Simonetti.

Tom was a cook for Prudhomme’s Lost Cajun Kitchen in Columbia. He enjoyed cooking, and listening to music. He had a love for animals, and was an avid Penn State football fan.

Tom is survived by his daughter: Katherine A. Wenger of Virginia; his siblings: Suzanne, wife of Jim Bomgardner, of Ephrata; Pam, wife of Ron Stefanacci, of Virginia; Gina, wife of Mike Devlin, of Centerville; Scott, husband of Jan Wenger, of Ephrata; Sydney, husband of Judy Wenger, of Leola; and his beloved granddaughter: Aubrie Budzinski.

Private services for Tom will be held at the convenience of the family.

Contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to: Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602.

Online condolences may be given at cwkraftfh.com. Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Columbia, handled the arrangements.

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Robert E. “Bob” Weller Sr., 77, of Ephrata, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Hospice and Community Care Center, Mount Joy.

Born in Earl Township April 17, 1938, he was the son of the late Mamie Weller and Clyde Buzzard. He was preceded in death by his first wife: Dorothy (Lester) Weller; his second wife: Charlotte (Houck) Weller; and a sister: Sharon Weller.

Bob worked at New Holland Machine Co. for 33 years, retiring in 1993. He attended Mount Zion Baptist Church in Denver. First and foremost, he loved God and his family. He was a fan of the Phillies and Eagles, and also enjoyed auto racing, with Bill Elliott and Kenny Brightbill being two of his favorite drivers.

Surviving are a companion: Jennie Johnston of Ephrata; three children: Robert E. Weller Jr., and wife Rita, of Stuarts Draft, Va.; Shari E. Weller, of Stuarts Draft, Va.; and Steven L. Weller, and wife Kim, of New Holland; six grandchildren: Bryan, Stephanie, Beth, Brittany, Allison, and Becca; one great-grandchild: Geofrey; three brothers: Pete, John, and Frank; and four sisters, Myrtle Katherine “Toots,” Elsie, Doris, and Jackie.

Services were held Aug. 3 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Denver.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice and Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17608-4125.

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

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David K. Weinhold, of Lititz, passed away at Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville, Wednesday morning, July 29, 2015 at age 64.

David was born in Brecknock Township, son of the late Bertha Weinhold and Clarence Weinhold Sr. He will be missed by his wife of 44 years: Martha (Sweigart) Weinhold.

He was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Rothsville. David worked for Weaver Industries in Denver, for 35 years as a shipping and receiving clerk and most recently made his living buying and selling small animals at farms and auctions. He enjoyed auto racing and going to casinos.

In addition to his wife, Martha; David is survived by one son: Eric D. Weinhold of Lititz; one brother: C.J. Weinhold Jr., husband of Marian, of Reamstown; seven sisters: Alta Hoshour of Bowmansville; Hazel, wife of Wesley Sweigart, of Denver; Shirley, wife of Ernest Dunkelberger, of Ephrata; Janie, wife of David Buchter, of Stevens; Bertha, wife of Claude Adair, of Stevens; Helen, wife of Harold Shaak, of Adamstown; and Agnes, wife of Stephen Thomas, of Ephrata; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were held Aug 3 at Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals Ephrata, with Rev. Robert Matthias officiating. He was interred in Jerusalem Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rothsville.

To send an online condolence visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com. Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata, handled the arrangements.

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Shirley A. Royer, 81, of Ephrata, passed away Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, at Lancashire Hall.

She was born in Letort to the late Robert and Mary (Heisey) Kilefner, and was the wife of Donald G. Royer, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage.

Shirley had worked as a sewing machine operator at Cinderella Knitting Mill, Denver, as well as a homemaker. She enjoyed going to the cabin in Potter County, snowmobiling, sewing sock monkeys and NASCAR, especially Jeff Gordon.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters: Donna, widow of the Thomas VonNieda, of Ephrata: Dianne, wife of Dennis Leeking, of Lititz; six grandchildren: Heather, Matthew, Robert, David, Josh, and Dan; nine great-grandchildren; a brother: Robert, husband of Jane Kilefner; two sisters: Nancy, wife of David Popple; and Ruth, wife of Carl Stanfil.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters: Jean Doyle and Mary Leibfried.

A viewing will be held Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Stradling Funeral Home, 201 Church Ave., Ephrata. An additional viewing will be held Thursday, Aug. 6, at the funeral home, from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by her funeral service at 11 a.m., with Rev. Jason L. Hoy officiating. Interment will take place in the Memory Gardens Memorial Cemetery.

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

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Dr. Richard H. Kimball, 93, Ephrata, died July 27, 2015, at Mount Joy Hospice Center.

Born in Portland, Maine, a son of the late William W. and Helen (Hardwick) Kimball Sr., his wife of 61 years, Joan I. (McLeod) Kimball, died Jan. 17, 2014.

Richard was vice president of Prudential Insurance Co., Newark, N.J.; and a professor at Rutgers University. He received his master and doctorate degrees from New York University and was a World War II Navy veteran. Richard was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ, an avid golfer and cherished his family.

Surviving is his daughter: Debra A., married to D. Robert Thompson, Ephrata; son: William W. Kimball, married to Dennis Grundlock, Provincetown, Mass.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Brothers William W. Kimball Jr. and Col. George E. Kimball, predeceased him.

A memorial celebration of life will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, at 10:30 a.m. from Bethany United Church of Christ, 140 E. Main St., Ephrata, with the Rev. William J. LaSalle officiating. Inurnment will follow in Bethany Cemetery, Ephrata Township.

Rather than flowers, contributions may be sent to Hospice and Community Care, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604, and to Bethany United Church of Christ, 140 E. Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522,

Good Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, Reamstown, is honored to be serving Richard’s family. Visit goodfuneral.com to offer online condolences.

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Mildred Mae Oberholtzer, 94, of Reinholds, passed away Friday, July, 24, 2015, at Ephrata Manor.

She was born in Hahnstown to James E. and Gertrude E. (Waid) Trego and was the wife of the late R. Davis Oberholtzer, who passed away May 12, 1972.

Mildred and her late husband were the owners/operators of Oberholtzer Brothers Poultry from 1952 until closing in 1997.

Mildred is survived by a son: Vincent B., husband of Lynn (Riley) Oberholtzer, of Kell, Ill.; a daughter: Brenda E., wife of David Royer, of Akron; four grandchildren: Randall L. Royer, Tracy L. Zimmerman, Stephanie Alvis, and Ryan D. Oberholtzer; 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.

Private services were held with interment in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Adamstown.

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

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John C. Kiick Jr., 102 and one day, of Ephrata, passed away Tuesday July 28, 2015, at Ephrata Manor.

He was born in Hanover to John C. and Carrie (Stambaugh) Kiick and was married to Alverta (Hertzog) Kiick from 1940 to 1958 and Jane (Roberts) Wenger Kiick from 1975 until her passing in 2006.

He was of the Lutheran faith. He was a past member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was a lifetime member of the Elks. In his younger years he enjoyed playing tennis and was an avid bowler playing on a league. In his middle years he began playing golf. He traveled the world extensively, including a visit to Cuba before the reign of Castro. His favorite place he visited was Australia. He was a fixture at Bright’s in Ephrata for many years, as he enjoyed sitting and talking with numerous friends and the employees while having a meal.

John was a 1932 graduate of Ephrata High School, where he played basketball and was captain of the basketball team his senior year. He was a member of the very first football team at EHS. He continued his education with accounting classes post high school.

His first wife, Alverta, and her mother Ada Hertzog, opened Vertie’s, a woman’s clothing store in downtown Ephrata in the early 1930s. John had first worked at Armstrong, during the years of World War II and, in 1945, began to help run Vertie’s with Alverta, taking over operations completely upon her death in 1958 until his retirement and the store closing in 1986.

John is survived by a daughter: Lorna Ravegum, Akron; a son: Dennis, husband of Eileen, Port St. Lucie, Fla.; a step-son: Sidney Wenger, husband of Judy, Leola, a granddaughter: Debra Perkins, wife of Mark, Lancaster; a grandson: Barry D. Ravegum, husband of Jennifer, Denver; a grandson: Troy Kiick, Ocoee, Fla.; a grandson: Matt Kiick, husband of Katherine, Haymarket, Va.; a step-grandson: Dennis Wenger, husband of Shaunda, Utah; a step-grandson: Todd Wenger, Lancaster; a step-grandson: Brett Wenger, husband of Janet, Brownstown; and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and both wives, he was preceded in death by a sister: Elizabeth Claudy; brothers: George and William; son-in-law: Barry L. Ravegum; and a granddaughter: Jill Ravegum.

Service and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in John’s memory to the charity of your choice.

To think of all the history that John has lived through in his 102 years is fascinating. Especially since he was still fully functioning and living on his own up until a fall and then an illness in the middle of his 99th year. In the past 2½ years, while not as mobile as before, his mind was still clear and his memory flawless. We will leave you with some of John’s thoughts on life: “Live and experience life before you marry. If you can do something that you enjoy, do it. Life is too short to wait.”

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

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Ralph K. Bair Jr., 87, of Kinzers, passed away at the Maple Farm Nursing Center, Akron, on Aug. 3. He was the husband of Ruth Buterbaugh Bair with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage last year. Ralph retired from Penn Dairies, where he was a milk processor. Ralph enjoyed antiquing and going to yard sales.

Jeremy D. Kuhn, 45, of Brownstown, loving husband of Margery E. Barnes Kuhn, died Aug. 5 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy following a courageous and determined battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He spent the majority of his career with American Crane and Equipment Corp. He loved sports and was a four letterman in high school. He is survived by three children: Sarah, Emily and Justin.

Laura E. Ludwig, 54, of Lititz, passed away Aug. 4, at Hershey Medical Center. Her son, Allen L. Dean, husband of Brandy; and a brother, Paul McWilliams, all live in Ephrata.

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Joanne Marie Buckwalter, 54, of Ephrata, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday Aug. 2, 2015 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with an extended illness and heart surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

She was the wife of Dale E. Buckwalter, to whom she was married for 34 years. Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of Paul M. and Betty Martin, Landis Homes.

She was a 1979 graduate of Garden Spot High School and was employed by Dr. Todd Grambau DMD, PC for 35 years and Royer Pharmacy, Leola, for eight years. Joanne enjoyed cooking, reading, spending time with family on the beach, and playing with her grandchild. She was looking forward to spending time with her two grandchildren on the way. Adalyn Marie Ranck was born on Aug. 3, and we are still awaiting Baby Sweigart. Joanne loved the Lord and through it all had her eyes on Him. She was a member of Lancaster Evangelical Free Church.

In addition to her husband and her parents, she will be deeply missed by her daughters: Amanda (Tyler) Ranck, Brownstown; and Lauren (Neal) Sweigart, Elizabethtown; siblings: Ruthie (Vernon) Martin, Lititz; Janie (Everett) Buckwalter, Smoketown; and Doug (Crystal) Martin, Brownstown. She is also survived by granddaughters: Leah and Adalyn Ranck; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by a son: Andrew Jon Buckwalter.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, Aug. 16, at Lancaster Evangelical Free Church, 419 Pierson Road, Lititz. Greeting time with the family will begin at 1:30 p.m. with the service at 3 p.m. There will also be a greeting time after the service.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to Lancaster Evangelical Free Church, to support the building project. Please mark the donation “Joanne” and payable to LEFC, 419 Pierson Road, Lititz, PA 17543.

Furman Home for Funerals, Leola, handled the arrangements. Online condolences may be given at FurmanFuneralHome.com.

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Melvina L. Rhodes, 78, formerly of Rothsville, died July 27, 2015 at her residence in Wrightsville.

Born in Belfast, Maine; she was a daughter of the late Melvin and Myrtle (Clark) Libby. Melvina was the wife of Gardner Rhodes.

She was a member of the I.O.O.B. Club in Rothsville.

In addition to her husband, Melvina is survived by her daughters: Roxanne Martin, Pamela Miles, and Diane Greiner; and a son: Dwain Rhodes.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family, under the the care of Weber Funeral Home, Allentown.

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Hilda M. Hornberger, 99, of Ephrata, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015.

Her husband of 63 years, the late Robert L. Hornberger, passed away May 24, 1999. Hilda was born in Earl Township, daughter of the late Henry L. Stafford and Laura E. (Fox) Stafford.

She was a member of Bergstrasse Lutheran Church and formerly worked in Ephrata area sewing factories. Hilda was a member of the Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and the Lititz Senior Citizens Group. She enjoyed playing bingo, fishing, and traveling.

Surviving are two children: Robert L. Hornberger Jr., husband of Lydia, of Peach Bottom; and Pauline (Polly) H., wife of Vernon D. Schmuck, of Ephrata; one brother: George W. Stafford of Ephrata; one sister: Cora E. Wenger, wife of Harold Wenger, of Denver; four grandchildren: Jeffry Hornberger of Ephrata; Gregory L. Schmuck, husband of Lisa A., of Ephrata; Cynthia L. (Schmuck) Adams, wife of Jim Adams, of Lititz; and Tammy (Hornberger) Gebhart, wife of Kevin Gebhart, of New Providence; four great-grandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; 10 stepgreat-great-grandchildren; eight nieces; and four nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, Hilda was preceded in death by one great-grandson: T.J. Bair; one great-granddaughter: Brittany Sue Adams; four brothers: Paul, Henry Jr., Frank, and Raymond Stafford; and one sister, Irene Flickinger.

Services were held Aug. 10 at Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata, with Rev. Herbert Lohr officiating. She was interred at Bergstrasse Lutheran Cemetery, Ephrata Township.

To send an online condolence, visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com. Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata, had charge of the arrangements.

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Beverly S. Wise, 55, of Ephrata, died Saturday, Aug, 1, 2015 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Robert G. and Jacqueline A. Keller Wise. She was the wife of Norman I. Harvey.

She was an accountant for the County of Lancaster and attended First Light Ministries.

Besides her husband, she is survived by: a daughter: Nicole Wise of Phoenix, Ariz.; a granddaughter; sisters: Bonieta, wife of Rick Shenk; Roberta, wife of Ralph Stone; and a brother: Kevin Wise, all of Leola.

The service was held Aug. 8 at Furman Home for Funerals, Leola. Interment was in Groffdale (Brick) Mennonite Cemetery.

Furman Home for Funerals, Leola, assisted Beverly’s family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at furmanfuneralhome.com.

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Paul Eby Martin, 91, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully in his sleep and went to be with his Lord and Savior, following a lengthy illness, Tuesday, Aug, 4, 2015.

He was the son of the late Walter and Martha (Eby) Martin, and was the loving husband of Alverta (High) Martin for 64 years.

He was a faithful member of Martindale Mennonite Church, where he served as Sunday school teacher, trustee, and usher. Following a 40-year career as a dairy farmer, he worked for Lancaster DHIA as a milk tester for 20 years. He served as a “seagoing cowboy” on a ship supplying cattle to a war-torn Poland immediately after World War II. Paul was a member of the Buccaneer Hunting Club, Tioga County, where he enjoyed hunting and spending family vacations. In his later years, he blessed many people around the world with hundreds of comfort tops that he cut and sewed.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children: Dennis, husband of Sharon (Ziegler) Martin; Karen, wife of Glenn Hurst; Clifford, husband of Carol (Nolt) Martin; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five siblings: Mary, wife of Clarence Martin; Earl, husband of Elizabeth (Petersheim) Martin; Wilmer, husband of the late Arlene (Bollinger) Martin; Sara, wife of Abram Zeiset; and Walter, husband of Judith (Unruh) Martin.

He was preceded in death by a brother: Clarence; and his wife: Lydia (Weaver) Martin.

Services were held Aug. 9 at Martindale Mennonite Church, Ephrata. Interment was in the adjacent cemetery.

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

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