Lenore A. O’Neill, Akron, formerly of Denver, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital following a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Constantine Murphy, in 1967; and her second husband, Thomas E. O’Neill, in 1999. Born in Mahanoy Plain, Schuylkill County, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Hilda (Meade) Hughes.

A member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Ephrata, and also a Eucharistic minister at Saint Benedict’s Church in Mohnton, she was a 1949 graduate of West Catholic High School, Philadelphia. Lenore retired in 1996 after 20 years as a waitress and had formerly been a beautician.

She enjoyed time with her grandchildren, cleaning, and shopping.

Surviving are her children: Claire, married to Wolfe Miller; and Constance, married to Richard Dunn, both of Morgantown; Kathleen Murphy, Reamstown; Tricia, married to George Monaghan, Birdsboro; Michael O’Neill; and Thomas, married to Carla (Castagna) O’Neill, both of East Earl; and Shawn, married to Kelly (Radford) O’Neill, Newmanstown; 17 grandchildren; and a sister: Ann Kilburn, The Villages, Fla.; and a brother: the Rev. Father Michael Hughes, Bokeelia, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death are a granddaughter: Lauren Hemler; and her sisters: Teresa Winslow, Kathleen Swoyer, and Claire Roletter.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Jan. 12 at Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Ephrata, with the Rev. Father Michael Hughes as celebrant. Interment was be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale.

If desired, memorials may be made to The Augustinian Fund, P.O. Box 340, Villanova, PA 19083-0340.

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

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Marjorie “Marge” Brubaker, 94, formerly of Sicklerville, N.J.; and Ephrata; passed away Jan. 1, 2016.

Born in Lancaster, Marge was a graduate of Ephrata High School and Lebanon Valley College. She retired in 1990 from the Superior Court of New Jersey in Woodbury.

Marge was an active member of Apostles Lutheran Church in Turnersville and was also cluster counselor of 14 Lutheran women groups and board member in the State of New Jersey.

Marge is survived by a sister: Naomi, wife of Joseph Shaak; and many nieces and nephews.

Marge is predeceased by her parents: Daniel L and Emma Brubaker; her brothers: Daniel A, Frederick, Abram, Eugene; and sisters: Kathryn Gerhart and Dorothy Coderre.

Relatives and friends are invited to Marge’s memorial service on Saturday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m., at the Apostles Lutheran Church, 4401 Black Horse Pike, Turnersville, N.J. Interment will take place at Indiantown Mennonite Cemetery, Clay Township.

Arrangements by McGuinness Funeral Home, Sewell/Woodbury, N.J. To share memories and condolences, visit mcgfuneral.com.

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Evelyn Margaret Zimmerman, 84, of Manheim, formerly of Ephrata, passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, at Mount Hope Nazarene Retirement Community.

She was born in Shillington to the late William and Eva (Lamb) Ruffner, and was the wife of the late George H. Zimmerman.

She was a member of Grace Point Church of the Nazarene, a charter member of the Ephrata Lioness Club, den mother for Cub Pack No. 73 of Ephrata, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, local chapter. Evelyn enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, and making latch-hook rugs. She worked in the Ephrata Area School District cafeteria and then was a stock room worker for Donecker’s for 40 years until she retired.

Evelyn is survived by two sons: Gregory S., husband of Trish (Brady) Zimmerman, of Ephrata; Gary L., husband of Donna (Nolt) Zimmerman, of Ephrata; five grandchildren: Shannon L. Zimmerman, Kristen M. Zimmerman, Rachel A. Wenger, Ryan L. Zimmerman, Caitlin J. Zimmerman; two great-grandchildren: Taylor L. Wenger and Sophia G. Wenger; and a sister: Fern Warzyniak of Wernersville.

In addition to her parents and husband, Evelyn is preceded in death by two sisters: Virginia Gordon and Anna Bildstine.

Services were held Jan. 8 at Grace Point Church of the Nazarene, Ephrata, with Chaplain Kenneth Higginbotham and Pastor Rocky Hambrick officiating. Interment took place in the Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Evelyn ‘s memory may be made to the Mount Hope Nazarene Retirement Community, 3026 Mount Hope Home Road, Manheim, PA 17545.

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

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Susan Marie Schofell, 62, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at Conestoga View, after losing her two-and-one-half-year battle with cancer.

She was born in Canton, N.Y., to Gordon Mandigo of Herman, N.Y., and Julia Todd of Easton; and was the wife of the late Robert D. Schofell, who passed away in August 2008.

She was a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church, in earlier years she served on the Garden Spot PTO. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, reading, the beach and going on cruises. Susan last worked as a bookkeeper for Stoltzfus Feed Supply in Gap for 13 years.

In addition to her mother, Susan is survived by a son: Robert Vernon, husband of Kristin Sue (Walmer) Schofell, of Lancaster; two grandsons: Hayden Matthew Schofell and Blake Owen Schofell; four siblings: Toni, wife of Steve Kelley, of New Holland; Emmett Mandigo of Herman, N.Y.; Victoria (Vicki) Sharpe of Governor, N.Y.; Patti Williams of Summerville, S.C.; and a stepsister: Marguerita of Panama.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her stepfather: Albert Todd.

A viewing will be held Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Stradling Funeral Home, 30 N. Ninth St., Akron, followed by a celebration of life service at 7:30 p.m., with Pastor Don Weaver officiating. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family.

The family would prefer memorial contributions in Susan’s memory be made to American Cancer Society-Lancaster County Unit, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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

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Eleanor J. Finley, 84, of Manheim, passed away Jan. 16 at her residence. She was a member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Ephrata. Eleanor enjoyed reading and knitting. She worked as a secretary to the head of security at Unisys for many years and was a bookkeeper for several companies.

Melvin J. Miller, 53, of Terre Hill passed away Jan. 8 at Hospice of Mount Joy. He fought a long battle with small cell lung cancer. Melvin was a truck driver all of his life. He loved going to Sprint car and NASCAR races. He also enjoyed going to tractor pulls, and most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Alfred B. Strickler Jr., 87, passed away peacefully Jan. 9. He served in the U.S. Navy on the battleship U.S.S. Wisconsin. He later graduated from the Pennsylvania State University and started working for the family business in Philadelphia, Charles Strickler and Sons, a wholesale grocery company. He also worked for 18 years at the Weaver Chicken company as a regional sales manager before retiring and traveling the world with his wife. His wife of 55 years, Nina Anne Petticoffer Strickler, lives in Ephrata.

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Lester Franklin Foltz, 85, of Brownstown, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at Manor Care, Sinking Spring.

He was born in Groffdale to Alvin and Florence (Sheaffer) Foltz and was the husband of Betty E. (Beam) Foltz.

He was a member of Brownstown United Methodist.

In addition to his wife, Lester is survived by son: Lesley Vaughn, husband of Donna (Hadesty) Foltz, of Lititz; two daughters: Penny Foltz of Lititz; Roxanne, wife of Randy Kroh, of Ephrata; seven grandchildren: Sherrie Stoltzfus of Lititz; Tracy Deimler of Lititz; Michele, wife of Andy Ayers, of Lancaster; Billy Lastinger, husband of Kelly Hermann, of Manheim; Wendy, wife of Ken Morris, of Port Orchard, Wash.; Michael Wilson of Reinholds; Shan Groff of Santa Clarita, Calif.; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Galen Foltz of North Haven, Maine; Timothy Foltz of Ephrata; two sisters: Lucille Bahrenberg of Reinholds, Audrey Wyble of Richfield.

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

Services and interment 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.

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David W. Gottshall, 73, of Ephrata, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

He was born in Reading to Walter and June (Fiant) Gottshall.

David’s passion was entertaining through his music, and he enjoyed putting on a Country Music Jam at the Denver Fire Hall. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served on the U.S.S. Randolph, working in the CIC Department. David worked as a electronic technician for Eckert Bros., Temple, prior to being a self-employed artist and woodworker, specializing in folk art.

David is survived by a son: Jonathan, husband of Kelly Gottshall, of Reinholds; two daughters: Jennifer, wife of Brian Heisler, of Adamstown; and Lori, wife of William Scholl, of Kutztown; six grandchildren: Dakota, Adam, Max, Emily, Alex, and Cassidy; and two sisters: Barbara Strawser and Betsy Brubaker.

He was preceded in death by a son: Phillip Gottshall.

Services were held Jan. 17 at Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, Denver.

Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in David’s memory may be sent to the Ephrata Cancer Center, 460 N. Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.

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

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Cora E. Hollinger, 84, of Lititz, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

She was born in Stevens to the late Ivan and Susie (Wenger) Horst; and was the wife of the late Homer L. Hollinger who passed away in 2000.

Cora was a member of the Alive Church, Ephrata. She was a homemaker and seamstress, while operating an in-home doll business, making and selling accessories and clothing. Cora enjoyed bird watching and crafts.

She is survived by a son: Dennis, husband of Jennifer Hollinger, of Barnesville; three daughters: Jean M., wife of Jerry Martin, of Ephrata; Carol A., wife of Donald Kurtz, of Lititz; Patricia F. Hollinger of Barnesville; seven grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Cora had five brothers: Leroy, Mervin, Willis, Ivan and Paul; and seven sisters: Esther, Jane, Elva, Florence, Grace, Bertha, and Elsie.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter.

Services were held Jan. 19 at Stradling Funeral Home, Ephrata, with Pastor Nevin Horst officiating. Interment took place in the Weaverland Mennonite Cemetery.

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

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Richard “Dick” E. Buohl, 70, of Seminole, Fla, formerly of Lincoln and Ephrata, passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at Palm Garden of Largo Nursing Home in Seminole.

He was the loving husband of Juliana Root Dundore for 20 years, and son of the late Walter F. and Carrie R. (Ansel) Buohl.

Dick was born in Reamstown, and was a former member of Muddy Creek Lutheran Church in Denver. He retired from the Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Fla., after 17 years employment in the maintenance department. He previously worked at the H.W. Woolworth’s warehouse in Denver, and for a local roofing company. Dick was an avid NASCAR fan and loved going to auto races and hunting.

In addition to his wife, Julie, Dick is survived by his daughter: Veronica Schlott of Johnstown; three grandchildren; three step-children: Kim (Dundore), wife of Henry Manning, of Elizabethtown; Patricia Dundore of Lancaster; Lisa Dundore of Wallingford;, and Mark Dundore of Marysville; four sisters: Shirley Haller of Lititz; Charlotte, wife of Larry Shober, of Ephrata; Fay, wife of Parke Loose, of Lititz; Darlene Weidman of Ephrata; one brother: Walter P. Buohl, husband of Marie, of Denver; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, at Muddy Creek Lutheran Church, 11 S. Muddy Creek Road Denver. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dick’s memory may be made to the National Brain Tumor Society at braintumor.org.

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

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Landis H. Eshleman, 91, of Akron, passed away Jan. 16, 2016, at the Denver Nursing Center.

He was born at home in the Willow Street area of Lancaster County on Nov. 6, 1924, to Frank F. and Clara (Mowery) Eshleman.

Landis was a member of the “Greatest Generation,” serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was involved in the invasion of Normandy at Omaha Beach. His decorations and medals include the American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze Stars, World War II Victory Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.

Landis settled in the Coatesville, Chester County area, after the war where he worked for many years. He retired from the Lukens Steel Co. of Coatesville in 1986. He worked for Garden Spot Auto of Ephrata as a driver during retirement. During his life he enjoyed fishing and boating, motorcycle riding, craft making, traveling, and his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. He was a member of the American Legion and a life member of the VFW Ephrata post.

He was predeceased by four brothers: Roy, Parke, Clyde, and Warren Eshleman.

He is survived by two sons: L. Kent Eshleman of Ephrata; and Lynn H. Eshleman of Emmaus (wife Shirley); five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held in his honor for family members at the Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata, at the convenience of the family. Interment will be private.

Donations in his memory can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or the local S.P.C.A.

Condolences can be sent to the funeral home at gravenorhomeforfunerals.com. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata, had charge of the arrangements.

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James W. Klopp Sr., 71, of Ephrata, passed away at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016.

He was the loving husband of the late Azalea F. “Bonnie” (Lehman) Klopp, who passed away Sept. 23, 2005; and son of the late Daniel and Maude (Goshert) Klopp.

James was born in Lincoln-Ephrata, was a lifetime resident of the Ephrata area, and a member of Grace Point Church of the Nazarene. He served in the U.S. Army, and worked as a sign painter and artist. James loved to draw and doodle and could often be seen with a pencil or paint brush in his hand.

Surviving are James’ companion: Danielle Frey; eight children: Jody Klopp, husband of Lisa (Dickersheid), of Ephrata; Vernon Klopp, husband of Kathleen (Bennett), of Lititz; James W. Klopp Jr., husband of Vantran (Kiew,) of Lancaster; Stephanie, wife of Dean Goshert, of Mohnton; Keith Klopp, husband of Jessica (Rhoads), of Ephrata; Melina, wife of Bruce Lausch, of Denver; Melita, wife of Todd Hirst, of Lititz; and Melissa, wife of William Nelson, of Ephrata; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two brothers: John Klopp, husband of Donna, of Mount Penn; and Jeff Klopp, companion of Bill, of Wernersville.

In addition to his wife and parents, James was preceded in death by a daughter: Wanda Sue Klopp; and a sister: Kathleen Klopp.

Services were held Jan. 18 at Grace Point Church of the Nazarene, Ephrata, with Pastor Rocky Hambrick officiating. Place of interment was Mount Airy Cemetery, Clay Township

Services are under the care of Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata. To send an online condolence, visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com.

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Fred E. Myers, 67, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy.

He was born in Lancaster to the late Earl and Dorothy (Gockley) Myers.

Fred graduated from Ephrata High School, Class of 1966, and Millersville University (1970). Early on he worked part-time for Ephrata Diamond Spring Water Co., and taught social studies for 25 years at Ephrata Junior High School. He loved his family and friends, was a lifelong Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Colts, and Baltimore Ravens fan, enjoyed traveling, hiking, taking cruises, loved his dog Bailee and cat Matilda.

Fred is survived by a daughter: Wendy Lynn, wife of Marshall Ogen, of Marlton, N.J.; and two grandchildren, Payton and Preston Ogen of New Jersey.

A visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 21, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the Stradling Funeral Home, 30 N. Ninth St., Akron, followed by his funeral service at 2:30 p.m., with Chaplain Nilda Roman officiating. Interment will take place in the Mount Zion Evangelical Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Fred’s memory may be made to Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA 17552.

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

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Rev. Robert F. Harting, 92, died Jan. 16, 2016, in Fellowship Community, Whitehall.

Born in Knauers, the oldest son of the late Phares G. Sr. and Sadie R. (Glass) Harting. His wife of 59 years, Althea M. (Rollman) Harting, died Nov. 29, 2005.

Bob was a 1941 Shillington High School and 1944 Franklin and Marshall College graduate. Early influence at Muddy Creek United Church of Christ, Adamstown, prompted him to enter the ministry, graduating in 1946 from Lancaster Theological Seminary. That same year he married and was ordained in his home church. He accepted his first parish, St. John’s United Church of Christ, Larimer, where his determination, hard work ethic and commitment grew a young congregation. In 1950, he was called to St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Zelienople; and in 1955 to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Kutztown.

Christ Church United Church of Christ, Temple, was his calling in 1967 where he remained until retirement in 1988. Among his accomplishments at Christ Church were placing stained glass windows in the sanctuary, building the new educational wing, and the installation of the 18-rank Reuter pipe organ. Bob was known for his God-given talent of speaking from the heart with a great presence and ease, his liberal approach to theology, and the relationships he built with his members. He continued part-time at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Denver, and as interim pastor of Peace United Church of Christ, Swartzville, where he celebrated 50 years in the ministry.

Surviving are his children: Betsy J. Harting, Whitehall, and her daughter, Lauren; Scott F. Harting, married to Trudy Savey, Wellsville, N.Y., and their daughters, Amy Beth, Kristin, and Danielle; and Timothy R. Harting, married to Greta Wolf, Ephrata, and their sons, Jeremy and Jason; and a brother: Philip Harting, married to Carolyn Brendle, Adamstown; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Brothers, Carl, William, Thomas and Phares Jr., predeceased him.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m., from Christ Church United Church of Christ, 4860 Kutztown Road, Temple, with Rev. Dr. Harry L. Serio officiating. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Graveside services will be Thursday, Jan. 21, at 2:30 p.m. in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Adamstown.

Good Funeral Home, Reamstown, is honored to be serving the Harting family. Online condolences may be offered at goodfuneral.com.

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Richard “Rich” Hainley, 69, of Newmanstown, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at home.

He was born in Millcreek Township to the late Claude S. and Bernetha A. (Brubaker) Hainley.

Rich was the strongest, most selfless man ever known. A husband, father, pap, son, brother, and friend. As was his theme in life, “It is what it is,” he learned early that challenges will come, so you better be ready to deal with them. He found himself having to take care of his mother at an early age. He fondly recalled being so young he had to stand on a chair to cook for her.

Rich met the love of his life, Marion L. (Leed), and they married in June of 1969. Together they raised three children. He never waivered in his responsibilities of having a family, and worked tirelessly to insure their needs were met. Along the way he instilled core values of working hard and being honest. Childhood included never-ending lessons on the proper method of folding just about anything. Every summer many fights were had over who would sit with Pap on the roller coaster.

Rich was a simple man who enjoyed simple things including nature, gardening, and reading as his favorite past times. He was looking forward to his retirement, when in 2011 he learned he would have to face his toughest challenge yet. As with everything else, he hit it head on with unbelievable strength and courage, being thankful for his life and never once complaining.

He was a member of the Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed motorcycling, gathering wild mushrooms, hunting, fishing, watching wrestling, and doing sudoku puzzles. He was also a fan of NASCAR and John Deere tractors, and had a very strong faith.

Rich was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Vietnam era. After 47 years of service for Gooding, Simpson, and Mackes in Ephrata, he retired in 2012.

In addition to his wife, Rich is survived by two daughters: Melissa F., wife of Jeffrey Jacobs of Exeter; Michelle L., wife of Arthur Guistwite Jr. of Newmanstown; a son: Richard A. Hainley, companion of Julie Sechrist, of Wernersville; four grandchildren: Austin, Alexa, Jon, and Jarrett; two sisters; and a brother.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson: Arthur Richard Guistwite; a brother: Robert Hainley; and a sister: Catherine Hainley.

We will go forward with courage and strength, because that’s what you asked us to do. We will work hard and live honestly, because that’s what you did. We will live simply and be happy, because that’s what you would want.

Services were held Jan. 21 at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor Joel Hainley officiating. Interment was in Schaefferstown Cemetery, with military honors accorded.

Memorial contributions in Rich’s memory may be made to Pennsylvania Wildlife Federation, 2426 N. Second St., Harrisburg, PA 17110.

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

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Imogene C. “Jean” Gorton, 88, of Lititz, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at Moravian Manor following a brief illness.

Born in Adamstown, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Fannie Carpenter Stoltz. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ford W. Gorton, who passed away in 1997.

She worked for many years at Warner Lambert and later worked in housekeeping at Moravian Manor and Woodstream. A loving and caring mother and grandmother, Jean was a member of the Lititz Moravian Congregation. She liked to play bingo and enjoyed going out to lunch and spending time with her friends.

She is survived by her daughters: Connie M. Shertzer, wife of Larry, Lititz; Robin Dimitris, wife of Douglas, Lancaster; a son: Dudley Gorton, Puerto Rico; stepdaughter; Elaine Alexander, Washington; grandchildren: Todd Shertzer, Brooke Anderson, Michael Gorton, Harrison Gorton and Kirsti Dimitris; four great-grandchildren: Zachary, Olivia, Stella and Phoebe; and a sister: Anna Short of Ephrata.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service for Jean at the Lititz Moravian Church, 8 Church Square, Lititz, on Friday, Jan. 29, at 11 a.m. Friends may visit with the family immediately following the service at the church. Burial will be private in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jean be made to the Lititz Moravian Church Book of Remembrance, 8 Church Square, Lititz, PA 17543.

To send the family online condolences, visit BuchHeisey.com. Buch-Heisey Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Lititz, assisted Jean’s family with the arrangements.

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Jean M. Ross, 93, of Denver, peacefully passed away Thursday morning Jan. 21, 2016, at Ephrata Hospital, after a long illness.

She was a member of OMPH church; supported many charities; and loved her dog, Brownie.

Jean was married for 50 years to the late World War II veteran Earl M. Ross, and mother of the late Stephen E. Ross.

She is survived by daughter-in-law: Sandra Ross Mowery; and her grandson: Mark, and wife Kimberly Ross; along with their children: Samantha, Paige, and Alyssa. Jean’s grandchildren also include: Matthew Ross and his fiancé, Stephanie Reynolds; along with his children: Kaitlyn and Nolan; and grandson: Andrew W. Ross.

Services are private at the convenience of the family, and under the care of Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata. To send an online condolence, visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com.

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Kendyn John Frey, infant son of John Jr. and Luci Ann (Zeiset) Frey, of Newmanstown, was stillborn Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, Lititz.

In addition to his parents, Kendyn is survived by three brothers; Kendall Dean, Ladell Trent, and Jordan Scott; and a sister: Janessa LaRose, all at home; paternal grandparents: John H. and Nancy (Martin) Frey of Annville; maternal grandparents: Allen W. and Esther (Oberholtzer) Zeiset; Fetterville; paternal great-grandparents: Ion and Emma (Zimmerman) Frey Weber of Leola; and maternal great-grandparents: David and Lucy (Horst) Oberholtzer of Lititz.

Graveside services were held Jan. 20 at Fairview Mennonite Church Cemetery, Myerstown, with Ministers, Frank Horning and Jay Zimmerman officiating.

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

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Betty L. Sensenig, 69, of Ephrata, was escorted into eternity with her loving family by her side on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

She was born at home in Stevens, and was the daughter of the late Daniel and Jennie (Getz) Moyer, and the wife of the late F. David Sensenig.

Betty was a member of the Hahnstown United Zion Church in Ephrata and enjoyed being part of the gospel concerts performed at the church. Betty may have been best known for her genuine smile and her exceptional love for people. She was able to make anyone feel loved, accepted, and a part of the family. She cared about the little details of our lives and would listen and love as only a mother could. She was the heart of our family and words cannot describe how much she will be missed. Over the years Betty was a homemaker and devoted her life to raising her children. Betty’s greatest love in life was her children and her grandchildren, of whom she was so proud. Betty had a passion for reading, and was known for her well organized yard sales. She also enjoyed weekend trips to Ohio with her husband.

She is survived by her three children: Michael A. Sensenig of Denver; Mark A., husband of Karen (Martin) Sensenig of Ephrata; Jennifer L., wife of Rick Erkinger, of Denver: six grandchildren: Dylan, Riley, Erica, Ethan, Carleigh and Evan; three brothers: Daniel Moyer Jr. of Ephrata, Edwin Sweigart of Akron, and Ronald Moyer of Ephrata; and a sister: Irene, wife of Henry Weaver, of Reinholds.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother: Leon Moyer.

A viewing will be held Thursday, Jan. 28, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.; and on Friday, Jan. 29, from 9 to 10 a.m., at the Reamstown Church of God, 400 Pfautz Hill Road, Stevens; followed by her funeral service at 10 a.m., with Reverends John Fry, Dwayne Hoover and Arthur Karick officiating. Interment will take place in the Hahnstown United Zion Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Betty’s memory may be made to 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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Beulah F. White, 85, of Ephrata, was called home to be with her Lord Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Fairmount Homes Retirement Community, where she resided and was well cared for.

She was born Aug. 18, 1930 in Lynbrook, N.Y., the daughter of the late Henry and Minnie (Frost) Feil.

Beulah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Grace Point Church of the Nazarene, Ephrata. She taught school for 29 years in Long Island, N.Y., and truly loved making a difference in the lives of her students. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile by family, friends, and acquaintances. She was a joy to be around and taught us so much about love, caring, generosity, laughter, servanthood, and stewardship of our blessings.

Beulah is survived by her loving husband of 63 years: Owen Sr.; three daughters: Nona-Sue Mellish (the late Tim Mellish), Oklahoma City, Okla.; Kristie Bonham, Yukon, Okla.; Marilyn (Mark) Harris, Yukon, Okla.; and two sons: Owen Jr. (Patty), Ephrata; and Barry (Cheryl), Minoa, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Beulah’s memorial service will be held at the Grace Point Church of the Nazarene 110 Durlach Road, Ephrata, on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 1:30 p.m., with Pastors B.W. Hambrick and Owen White III officiating. There will be a visitation at the church on Saturday between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. A light meal will be provided in the church café for family and friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Beulah’s name may be made to Grace Point Church of the Nazarene.

Services are under the care of Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata. To send an online condolence, visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com.

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Marguerite Ressler, 93, a lifelong resident of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at Ephrata Manor.

She was the loving wife of the late Henry M. Ressler, who passed away Oct. 9, 1999; and daughter of the late David W. and Elizabeth (Rutt) Mohler.

Marguerite was a 1940 graduate of Ephrata High School and a member of Bethany United Church of Christ in Ephrata for 77 years. She had been a teacher’s aide at Bethany United Church of Christ Pre-School and was a life member of the Cloister Post 429 American Legion Auxiliary in Ephrata.

Surviving are four children: Donna E., wife of the late Charles A. Prinz Jr., of Ephrata; Vickie L. Alarie, wife of Brandon Lawson, of Frisco, Texas; Philip L. Ressler, husband of Frances, of Woodland Hills, Calif.; and Barry L. Ressler of Ephrata; three grandchildren: Tracy L. Prinz, wife of Chris Brown, of Los Angeles, Calif.; Charles Prinz III, husband of Sheri, of Newmanstown; and Linda A. (Prinz), wife of Edward Schreiner, of Lancaster; four great-grandchildren: Nettie Brown, Amelia Brown, Edward Schreiner, and Nathan Hibshman; and one brother: Ronald R. Mohler, husband of Nancy (Strickler), of Sisters, Ore.

In addition to her husband and parents, Marguerite was preceded in death by one brother: Roger R. Mohler.

Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. William LaSalle, will be held at Bethany UCC, 140 E. Main St., Ephrata, on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 2:30 p.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Place of interment will be Cedar Hill Cemetery, Ephrata.

Donations in Marguerite’s memory may be directed to The Benevolent Fund of UCC Homes: ucc-homes.org/giving.php.

Services are under the care of Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals, Ephrata. To send an online condolence, visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com.

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