Bernard J. Clark, 58, of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Known to friends as John, he was born in Chorley, Lancashire, England, to the late Thomas and Sarah (Mills) Clark, and was the husband of Carolee (Cline) Clark.

A musician, animal lover and active member of AA, John was known for his kindness, dry wit, and sense of humor.

In addition to his wife, John is survived by his daughter: Courtney Clark of Philadelphia; and his brother: Paul, husband of Luetta Clark, of California.

A visitation will be held Monday, March 28, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., at the Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 320 Church Ave., Ephrata, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with Father John McLoughlin as celebrant. There will be a gathering to celebrate John’s life at the Eicher Art Center in Ephrata immediately following the Mass. Final Commendation will be private at the convenience of the family.

If desired, memorial contributions in John’s memory may be made to The CatWorks Inc., P.O. Box 15171, Reading, PA 19612.

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

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Roger F. Ream, 79, of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was born in Ephrata to the late John and Stella (Curley) Ream; and was the husband of Elaine (Gehman) Ream, with whom he was married to for 57 years.

He was a member of the Ephrata Church of the Brethren, a former church deacon, member of the current pastoral search committee, chief for 25 years at the Ephrata Pioneer Fire Co., and a member of Java Teas “Coffee Club.” Roger loved to travel, especially to Israel, enjoyed watching soccer and loved his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Roger is survived by daughter: Susan, wife of Greg Snyder; and son: Todd, husband of Kim (Killian) Ream, both of Ephrata; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother: Donald Ream of Mt. Joy.

He was preceded in death by son: Michael Ream.

A memorial service was held March 20 at the Ephrata Church of the Brethren, with Pastors Rob Eshelman and Galen Hackman officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in Roger’s memory may be made to the Michael Ream Memorial Scholarship Fund, 1187 Dawn Ave., Ephrata, PA 17522.

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

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Reed Imhoff, 81, of Stevens, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Reed was born Dec. 20, 1934, in Millport, a son of the late Raymond and Hannah Imhoff. He was a loving husband to Joyce E. Sweigart for almost 61 years.

In addition to his wife, Reed is survived by two sons: Randolph S., husband of Darlene Imhoff of Carthage, N.Y.; Timothy L., husband of Cindy Imhoff of Etters; five grandchildren: Sheena, Nathan, AJ, Kristofer and Hannah Imhoff; two step-grandchildren: Joseph and Julie Rabena; six great-grandchildren: Blake, Aidan and Ethan Palmer; Aleiya Imhoff; Jameson and Jordan Rabena.

Reed attended Ephrata High School. He had a degree from America Schools. He served in the Army National Guard for six years and the Active Army for two years at Fort Hood, Texas; and Ulm, West Germany. He retired from the Ephrata Borough after 30 years of service. He was borough manager for Akron Borough for four years. He was a personal chef and worked for Iron’s Catering in New Holland and Bright’s Drive-In in Ephrata. He was active in the Akron and Schoeneck Lion’s Clubs, the Cloister American Legion Post #429, Ephrata, and many other civic groups.

He was a member of several local fire companies: Ephrata, Lincoln, Akron, Schoeneck and Rothsville, where he served as an active fireman and fire policeman. Reed was a life member of the Lancaster County Fire Police. He was active in Boy Scouts and was a Wood Badger. He was also a drummer for the former Hershey Chocolatiers Drum and Bugle Corps and a founding member of the former Ephrata Hextons Drum and Bugle Corps.

A memorial services was held March 19 at Salem Lutheran Church, Ephrata, with Pastor Jeffrey Goodman officiating. Interment with military honors will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salem Lutheran Church, 1331 W. Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522.

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

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Raymond C. Bollinger, 65, of Ephrata, was called to his Heavenly home Friday, March 25, 2016, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, after a brief illness.

He was born April 26, 1950, in Upper Leacock Township to the late Adam B. and Elizabeth (Buffenmyer) Bollinger. He was the loving husband of Sharon F. (Musser) Bollinger for 44 years.

Ray was a dedicated truck driver for 45 years. In 2015 he retired from PV Transport as a livestock transporter. He had been previously employed by Good’s Livestock, Wicks Components, Earl Martin Trucking, and Gehman’s Feed Mill.

Ray was a 1969 graduate of Ephrata High School and a member of the Cloister FFA. He was a member of the Grace Point Church of the Nazarene, Ephrata. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, the beach, and raising sheep. Ray was a 4-H leader for five years. Most of all, he loved his family. His children and grandchildren were his passion in life.

In addition to his wife, Raymond is survived by two sons: Jeffrey R., husband of Deb (Keffer) Bollinger, of Reinholds; Keith D. Bollinger of Manheim; grandchildren: Ryan and Kimberly Seymour; Billie Jo, Codi, Zachary and Emily Bollinger; a sister: Martha, wife of Glenn Summy, of Ephrata; two brothers: Glenn, husband of Edna (Bollinger) Bollinger, of Ephrata; James, husband of Gerry (Bollinger) Bollinger, of Ephrata; father-in-law: Phares G. Musser; and a brother-in-law: Donald, husband of Stacey (Beard) Musser.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Jerry R. Bollinger.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 31, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Grace Point Church of the Nazarene, 110 Durlach Road, Ephrata. An additional viewing will take place on Friday, April 1, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the church, followed by his funeral service at 11 a.m., with Pastors Rocky Hambrick and Kenneth Higginbotham officiating. Interment will take place in the Middle Creek Brethren Cemetery.

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

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

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William D. Wanner, 68, of 316 South View Drive, Ephrata, died March 21, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late William A. and Florence Rudy Wanner. He was the husband of Sandra L. Miller Wanner.

Bill graduated from Conestoga Valley High School. He also graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a dual degree in history and political science. He was a retired insurance agent who owned and managed the Wanner State Farm Insurance Agency in Lancaster. His favorite pastimes were golf, reading, Penn State sports, and going with friends to casinos. He was a member of the Lancaster Penn Square Rotary, board member and past president of the Conestoga Valley Education Foundation, and helped to establish the Conestoga Valley Community Center.

He is survived by his wife; and a sister: Janet A. Wanner of Ephrata.

He was predeceased by a son: Eric A. Wanner.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 30, at 2 p.m., at Furman Home for Funerals, 59 W. Main St., Leola. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute and sent to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, University Development and Alumni Relations, 600 Centerview Drive, A120, P.O. Box 852, Hershey, PA 17033.

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

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Gregory N. Dotter, 51, of Ephrata, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2016.

He was the husband of Sandra “Sandy” L. Glaus Dotter, with whom he shared 26 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Richard L. and Dorothy R. Reed Dotter of Lancaster.

Gregory had worked as a stockbroker for 20 years, working with Smith-Barney and Wells Fargo in the Lancaster area. A 1983 graduate of Manheim Township High School, he went on to earn a bachelor of science degree in finance and a minor in economics from the Pennsylvania State University.

He served as a specialist combat engineer with the First Special Forces (Airborne) Group in the 1980s in the Army Reserves.

A true outdoorsman, Gregory enjoyed fishing, hiking, and big game hunting, traveling to destinations in the US, Alaska, Canada, and Africa. He loved to go to his family’s cottage in the Poconos.

In addition to his wife, Sandy; and parents, Richard and Dorothy; Gregory is survived by his brother: Steven R., married to Renee Dotter, of Lititz; his sisters: Beverly, married to Kris Lonkani, of Woodville, Fla.; and Barbara Elk of Havana, Fla.; and by several loving nieces and nephews.

Services were held March 28 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, Lititz. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Gregory’s memory to One Life To Live Pet Rescue, c/o Debbie Stezar, 1721 Olive St., Scranton, PA 18510.

To send an online condolence, visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, Lititz. assisted Gregory’s family with the arrangements.

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Margaret E. Bitler, 71, of Akron, died Friday, March 25, 2016, at Maple Farm Nursing Center.

Born in Terre Hill, she was the daughter of the late Jeannette (McGowen) and Henry Bitler Sr.

Margaret had worked with Ephrata Area Rehab Services and was a member at Ephrata United Zion Church.

Surviving are five sisters: Henrietta (Theda) Gonzalez, Anna Habecker, Dorothy Messner, Jeannette Risser, and Debra (Debbie) Kohl; and her caregivers: Brenda and Gerald Sensenig.

She was preceded in death by a brother: Henry Bitler Jr.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 1, at 10 a.m., at Terre Hill Cemetery with Pastor Jay Showalter officiating.

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

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Carole P. Buch, 80, of Ephrata, formerly of Hellam Township, died peacefully Friday, March 25, 2016, at Lancashire Hall, Lancaster.

Born in Lancaster on Feb. 13, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Carl H. and Pauline M. (Oerman) Ziegler. Carole was the wife and best friend of the late Stephen W. Buch Jr.; he died in 1998.

Carole was a part-time employee at many locations in Lancaster and York counties. She could often be seen with her husband at various area speedways working at the ticket counter, while her husband announced the races. She was a member of the East Petersburg Women’s Club and the York County Racing Club. Carole enjoyed reading, traveling, spending time with her family, and watching classic television and “Jeopardy.” Her main love in life was her husband Stephen and they could always be seen together.

Carole is survived by her children: Michael L. Graves of Lancaster; Jeffrey L. Buch, and his wife LuCinda, of Milroy; Timothy E. Buch, and his wife Tracy, of Lancaster; and Lori Ann Rauch of Ephrata. She is also survived by her sister: Vivian M. Ebersole of Hanover; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson.

Services were held March 29 at Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Wrightsville, with her son, Jeffrey L. Buch, officiating. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Contributions in Carole’s memory may be made to York County Racing Club, 568 Yale St., York, PA 17403.

Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Wrightsville. Online condolences may be offered at etzweilerfuneralhome.com.

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Kathleen L. Leininger, 61, Denver, died March 23, 2016, in Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia.

Born in West Reading, a daughter of the late James W. and Jean M. (Hannon) Roland, she was the wife of William M. Leininger for 39 years.

A member and Eucharistic Minister of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, she was a 1972 Holy Name High School and 1977 Alvernia College graduate. Kathy was a senior customer service representative with Fulton Bank, Shillington branch, an avid reader and loved family vacations, especially to Sea Isle City.

Also surviving is her daughter: Kelly Leininger, Denver; and sons: Bryan (April) Leininger, Philadelphia; Erick Leininger, married to Bonita Mohamed, Grand Rapids, Mich.; and Steven Leininger, at home; two grandchildren; brother: Joseph M. (Kathy Zuchowski) Roland, Sinking Spring; niece: Brenda Skalski; and nephew: Matthew Roland.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will take place Thursday, March 31, at 11 a.m., from OMPH Church, 320 Church Ave., Ephrata, with Fr. John McLoughlin as celebrant. Final commendation and farewell will be in Wyomissing Cemetery, Gouglersville. A viewing will be held Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. from Good Funeral Home, Reamstown. There will be no public viewing on Thursday; meet directly at the church for mass.

Omit flowers, and consider contributions to Abramson Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital, 230 W. Washington Square – Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106; or to her church memorial fund.

Online condolences may be given at goodfuneral.com. Good Funeral Home, Reamstown, had charge of the arrangements.

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Lillian E. Martin, 101, of Rapho Township, and formerly a longtime Ephrata resident, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Mount Hope Nazarene Retirement Community, where she resided.

Her husband, the late Ernest W. Martin, passed away December 23, 1966.

Born in Lincoln-Ephrata, Lillian was a daughter of the late Harvey F. and Florence I. (Hufford) Shiffler. She celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 15, 2015.

Lillian worked at the Ephrata Community Hospital as a nurse’s aide for 32 years before her retirement in 1984. She was a member of Grace Point Church of the Nazarene where she sang with the choir. Lillian loved to travel, especially across the United States.

She is survived by a son: Dale L. Martin of Narvon; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Also surviving are her sister: Clarese Learch of Akron; and brother, Ralph Shiffler of Lancaster.

In addition to her husband and parents, Lillian was preceded in death by a daughter: Sharon Willenbrock; and a son: Larry D. Martin.

Services were held March 25 at Grace Point Church of the Nazarene, Ephrata, with the Revs. Ken Higginbotham and Rocky Hambrick officiating. She was interred in Lincoln Cemetery, Ephrata.

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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Desiree A. Gable, 48, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

She was born in Lebanon to the late Dennis Lee Lambert Sr. and Ruby (Harman) Clair.

Desiree worked as a waitress for many establishments in the area. She enjoyed socializing and dancing.

In addition to her mother: Ruby Clair of Ephrata; Desiree is survived by three children: Jonathan Michael Sikorski of Reading; Britney Spears of Pine Grove; Sierra Hicks of North Carolina; brother: Dennis Lee Lambert Jr. of Reading; sister: Tammy Kay Spiese of Reading; several nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews.

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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John R. “Rusty” Fox, 69, Stevens, died Mar. 21, 2016, in Spruce Manor, West Reading.

Born in Mt. Pleasant, N.J., he was a son of the late John S. and Rose M. (Trimmer) Fox.

A Lykens High School and Stevens Trade School graduate, John was an Army sergeant during the Vietnam War. A bricklayer, he was a foreman with Witmer and McCoy, Mount Joy, and taught at Thaddeus Stevens School of Technology, Lancaster. Rusty enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, woodworking, and cherished time with family and friends. He was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Congregational Church.

Surviving are his wife of 30 years: Cynthia E. (Hummel) Fox; sons: Brian (Krystal) Fox, Elizabethville; Michael (Pamela) Fox, Ephrata; and John A. (Denise) Fox, Brownstown; grandchildren: Alyssa (Dan), Timothy (Haley), Hannah, Sarah, and Emily; great-grandchildren: Lyla and Abraham; five sisters and four brothers.

A celebration of life was held March 26 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Congregational Church, Reamstown. Inurnment was in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers. Contributions are encouraged to his church’s memorial fund.

Good Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, Reamstown, handled the arrangements. Online condolences may be given at goodfuneral.com.

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Joseph Zerfass Meck, 90, of Ephrata, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born March 18, 1926, on the former Fairview Farm of the Ephrata Cloister, he was the son of the late Harry Leed and Helen M. (Zerfass) Meck. Joe and his wife Sara Anne (Neff) Meck would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on June 2, 2016.

His parents and grandfather, William Young Zerfass were three of the last 11 survivors of the German Seventh Baptist Church of the Ephrata Cloister. The Zerfass family has been associated with the Cloister since 1745.

As a volunteer interpreter, Joe enjoyed sharing the history with those who came to visit the historical site. It gave him the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. Joe was a dedicated supporter of the Student Historian Program. He was instrumental in the acquisition of the Mt. Zion Cemetery for the PHMC, and had taken a very person interest in its care.

In 1994, Joe was recognized by the site and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission as the site’s Volunteer of the Year. In March 2006, the PMHC and the Ephrata Cloister Associates presented Joe with an Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of his long standing service and exceptional contributions to the Ephrata Cloister.

For many years Joe served on the Board of Directors of the Ephrata Cloister Associates and he and his wife served as volunteer coordinators for Cloister weddings. Both were awarded Honorary Lifetime Memberships in the Associates. He also held memberships in the Eicher Arts Center and the Cocalico Valley Historical Society.

During WWII, he served in the Navy’s pilot training program.

Joe graduated from the Ephrata High School in 1944 and attended Franklin and Marshall College. He was a graduate of the Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute, forerunner to the Penn State Berks Campus. In 1986, he retired from the Engineering and Design Department of the Kerr Group Inc., Lancaster plant.

Joe held a lifetime membership in the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and was a past chairman of the Greater Lancaster Chapter of the Society.

He was a member of the Ephrata Church of the Brethren where he formerly served as an usher, chairman of the Boys Scout Trout Committee, president of the Men’s Work Group and president of the Goodwill Workers Sunday School Class.

A 59-year Mason, his Masonic affiliations were with the Ephrata Blue Lodge #665 F. & A.M., the Lancaster Lodge of Perfection, the Reading Consistory and the Rajah Shrine Temple. He was also a member of the Lancaster County Shrine Club.

Joe’s interests and activities included genealogy, local history, astronomy, the space program, photography, etching glass, but most of all he enjoyed working with his hands, either fixing or creating or improving things to make life a little easier.

He and his wife enjoyed traveling, including trips throughout New England, the West Coast, Europe and most of all, their annual vacation to Ogunquit, Maine. A highlight on one of their trips to Maine was meeting George Bush (41) and his wife Barbara.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children: David L., husband of Dale (Champlin) Meck of Hyde Park, N.Y.; Karen K. Meck of Millersville; William S. Meck of Reinholds; Daniel J., husband of Clarita (Nacar) Meck of Lancaster; nine grandchildren: Kristin, Allison, Michael, Matthew, JoAnna, Jessica, Sheryl, Michelle, Joseph J.; five great-grandchildren: Leanne, Ethan, Lucas, Julian and Ace’on.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: James Andrew Meck; and a granddaughter: Jenifer Susan Meck.

A viewing will be held Friday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Stradling Funeral Home, 201 Church Ave., Ephrata. An additional viewing will be held on Saturday, April 2, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Ephrata Church of the Brethren, 201 Crescent Ave., Ephrata, followed by his funeral service at 11 a.m., with Pastor Rob Eshelman officiating. Interment will take place in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Joe’s family would like to thank their friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness shown to them during the period of his health problems.

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

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Donald R. Ahlgren, 63, of New Providence, entered into rest April 1. He worked in management at Reliable Industries. Don was an active member of Christ United Methodist Church. He was a Minnesota Vikings fan and enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. Don cherished the times that he had with his granddaughters. His sister, Phyllis Peters, lives in Ephrata.

Betty Mae McGee, 68, of Akron, died Monday, March 28 at Maple Farm Nursing Center after a lengthy illness. In her early years, Betty worked as an LPN at various area nursing homes but most recently she worked as an evening receptionist at Maple Farm. She also volunteered at Lancaster General Hospital. Her brother, Charles, married to Joyce (Weaver) Martin, resides in Ephrata.

Linda Lou Snyder, 59, of Laureldale, formerly of East Earl, went home to be with her Lord and Savior April 1 at ManorCare Laureldale. Born in Ephrata, Linda attended Garden Spot High School. She was a member of Christian Fellowship Church. Linda faithfully read her Bible every day. She was fond of all animals, and especially adored the pet cats she had over the years. She made many latch hook rugs and pillows. Linda’s favorite color was pink.

Willie E. Thedford Jr., 42, of Lancaster, passed away at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy, on April 2. Willie grew up in Lancaster City and was a member of the Boys Club of Lancaster. In 1990 Willie received boy of the year award from the Boys Club of Lancaster where he developed a passion for mentoring and educating young men. Willie was a social studies teacher at J.P. McCaskey East until his illness. He also taught for a year (1997), English in Japan. Willie was an avid body builder and was very proud of his work in maintaining his physique. His daughter, Brittany Vallery, wife of Derek; and son, Daryl Jarvis, all live in Ephrata.

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Nancy L. (Lamm) Kinden, 70, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy.

She was the wife of Wallace D. “Skip” Kinden, with whom she shared 30 years of marriage. Born in Robesonia, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Catherine (Risser) Lamm.

She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Denver. She retired from Heritage Custom Kitchens, New Holland, having previously worked for Textile Machine Works. She loved traveling by RV and making friends all across the country; she had a passion for photography and took many pictures of her travels. She also loved gardening and flowers.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three aunts: Helen Risser, Myerstown; Sarah Dickenson, Wernersville; and Mildred Werner, Avon, Ohio; and four cousins: Joanann Hackman, Wernersville; Carol Sherwin, Waite Hill, Ohio; Bruce Werner, Rochester, N.Y.; and Dolly Faup, Lakewood, Ohio.

Services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, at Lamm and Witman Funeral Home, 243 W. Penn Ave., Wernersville, with her pastor, the Rev. David Brumbaugh, officiating. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Heidelberg Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s UCC, 659 S. Fourth St., Denver, PA 17517; or to Hospice and Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

Online condolences may be made at lammandwitman.com. Lamm and Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville, had charge of the arrangements.

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John E. Williams Sr., 77, of Ephrata, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Ephrata Manor in Ephrata.

He was the husband of Shirley (Keach) Williams with whom he had celebrated 55 years of marriage on March 4.

Born in Philadelphia, he was raised at Christ Home for Children in Paradise. When he was of age, he moved to Christ Home in Warminster. He was a member of Calvary Church when the Rev. Dr. Torry was pastor and he graduated from Lancaster Bible College, where he met his wife, Shirley. John enjoyed woodworking, reading, music, and traveling cross country. John loved spending time in the Adirondacks and family was very important to him.

In addition to his wife: Shirley; he is survived by three sons: John E. Williams II, husband of Jennifer (Moran) Williams, of Mechanicsburg; Robert B. Williams, husband of Donna (Porter) Williams, of Holden, Mass.; Timothy J. Williams, husband of Lisa (Landini) Williams, of Hubbardston, Mass.; one daughter: Sharon M., wife of Frederick Rittenhouse, of Ephrata; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 14, at 2 p.m., in the Donecker Chapel at Ephrata Manor, 99 Bethany Road, Ephrata. Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions on John’s behalf may be made to Freedom Global Outreach, P.O. Box 69, Boiling Springs, PA 17007.

Share online thoughts and condolences at snyderfuneralhome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, Lititz, handled the arrangements.

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Ruth L. (Renninger) Shultz, 79, of New Holland, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home March 30, 2016, following a lengthy illness.

She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edna (Myers) Renninger, and was married to Charles F. Shultz Jr. They celebrated their 60th anniversary this past July 30.

Ruth is survived by her three sons: Donald, husband of Patricia (Herr) Shultz, of Strasburg; Timothy and Barry Shultz, both of New Holland; a daughter: Kimberly, wife of Jeffrey Koch, of New Holland; four grandchildren: Jessica, Justin, Kristine, and Eric.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother: Clarence.

She retired from Eastern Lancaster County School District after 37 years of driving school bus. She enjoyed helping set up weddings and delivering flowers for her daughter at Jane’s Flower Shoppe. She was a member of St. John’s Center United Church of Christ, East Earl. Ruth enjoyed her grandchildren, gardening, and cooking. She also loved her cats and dogs.

The family would like to thank all the hospice staff who took care of Ruth.

Services were held April 4 at St. John’s Center UCC, East Earl, with the Rev. Bradley J. Haws and Pastor Timothy Heritage officiating. Interment took place in the Zeltenreich United Church of Christ Cemetery.

In addition to flowers, contributions in Ruth’s memory may be made to Hospice and Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

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

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Brad A. Roda, 56, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Benjamin A. Roda and the late E. Carlene (Gilbert) Roda. He was the loving husband of Denise K. (Overly) Roda.

He was a 1977 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. During his high school career he was named to the Lancaster/Lebanon All Star Football Team. He went on to attend Bloomsburg University.

Brad enjoyed cycling, golf, and was a competitive athlete. In addition to sports, he loved to travel. He, his wife, and daughter enjoyed a vacation in Italy in 2011. He also spent many summer vacations with family in Avalon; Stone Harbor; Ocean City, Md.; and the Outer Banks. He treasured time spent with his friends, high school buddies, and family, especially his daughter, nieces and nephews.

As a football and basketball sports enthusiast, you could always find him in the stands at many of his nephews’ LCHS basketball games. Brad was a member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Ephrata, and was a member of the Breakfast Optimist Club of Lancaster.

He had a 35 year banking career with Fulton Financial Corporation. He was a senior vice president, division sales manager, for the Merchant Card Services Group.

Brad was an energetic, enthusiastic, thoughtful and caring individual. He touched many lives throughout his life. He was goal oriented and never backed down from a challenge in his personal life or his work life. In the past 2½ years his illness became his greatest challenge, however he never let it affect his positive spirit. He was a loving devoted husband and father.

In addition to his wife of 25 years: Denise; Brad is survived by his daughter: Megan Roda (fiancé Brock Cromleigh); brother: Craig Roda (Dianne); sister: Pamela Roda Kline (Jim); twin brother: Scott A. Roda (Patricia); sister: Kim R. Wenger (Phil); niece: Taylor Wenger; and greatnieces: Claire and Grace Roda; nephews: Philip Wenger, Chad Wenger, Philip Kline (Misty), Jacob Kline, Aaron Roda, Andrew Roda, Mark Roda (Ann), Chris Roda (Jamie), Brandon Roda (Janelle). He is also survived by his spouse’s parents: Marian Gerhart (Melvin) and Edwin Overly; spouse’s siblings: Dennis Overly (Jeannie), Debra Rudolph; spouse’s nieces and nephews: Shauna Overly, Danielle Overly, Michele Getz (Jeremy), Joshua Witman, Justin Witman, Kurt Royer (Stacey), and Brian Royer (Miriam).

A celebration of life Catholic service will be held on Monday, April 11, at 11 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, with the Rev. John McLoughlin as celebrant and the Rev. Allan F. Wolfe as co-celebrant. Visitations will be on Sunday, April 10, at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, from 6 to 8 p.m., and again at the church Monday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Joseph New Catholic Church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory may be made to Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute Fund, Lancaster General Heath Foundation, 609 N. Cherry St., Lancaster, PA 17603; or Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins Prostate Cancer Research. Make checks payable to Johns Hopkins University with memo indicating in memory of Brad Roda; mail to Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, 750 E. Pratt St., Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202; or online at hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cancer_center/our_center/charitable_giving/.

The family would like to thank the many devoted family members, friends and co-workers who provided assistance, support and friendship during his illness.

To send the family online condolences, visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, Lititz, handled the arrangements.

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Scott William Holochuck, 50, of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016, at Wellspan York Hospital.

He was born in Kingston, N.Y., to Nordica (Hull) Holochuck and the late John Holochuck. Scott was the husband of Jill (Degenhardt) Holochuck, with whom he shared 26 years of marriage.

Scott was a graduate of Ithaca College and earned his master’s degree from Northeastern University. He was employed as a mortgage banker for 25 years prior to becoming a day trader.

Aside from being an active member of the community through service on numerous boards and committees, Scott loved spending time with his family and friends, swimming at the beach, and fly fishing.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by three children: Rachel, Ryan, and Carly Holochuck, all at home; six siblings, Clifford Holochuck, fiancé of Rayne Palmer, of San Francisco, Calif.; Darlene Hull, wife of René Grullón, of Puerto Rico; Jeffrey Holochuck of Ephrata; Mark Holochuck, husband of Patti, of Kingston, N.Y.: Susan Holochuck, wife of Carlton Stewart, of Hurley, N.Y.; Nordica Holochuck, wife of William Spearance, of Saugerties, N.Y.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 6, at 4 p.m., at the Ephrata Church of the Brethren, 201 Crescent Ave., Ephrata, with Pastor Rob Eshelman officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in Scott’s memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Pennsylvania Chapter, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

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

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Naomi I. Redcay, 89, formerly of Ephrata, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016, at Denver Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in West Lampeter Township to the late Harry S. and Lizzie (Zimmerman) Deim, and was the wife of the late Walter J. Redcay, who passed away in 1988.

Naomi was a member of the Bergstrasse Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a waitress and hostess for area restaurants. She was a member of the Eastern Star Cloister Chapter No. 406 O.E.S. Naomi was a Phillies fan, loved Elvis, enjoyed playing bingo, and going to the beach.

She is survived by a son: W. Bryan, husband of Brenda Redcay, of Ephrata; a daughter: Lisa M., wife of Jeffrey Stover, of Denver; five grandchildren: Brianna, Kayla, Blake, Brandon, and Brooke; a great-granddaughter: Savannah; and a sister, Elizabeth Strausse: of Lititz.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter: Shirley A. Sweigart; four siblings: Clarence, Harold, Anna, and George; and a great-granddaughter: Grace Hope.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, April 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut St., Denver. An additional viewing will be held on Friday, April 8, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Bergstrasse Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9 Hahnstown Road, Ephrata. An Order of the Eastern Star service will be held at the church by the Eastern Star Cloister Chapter No. 406 O.E.S., at 10:50 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Herbert A. Lohr officiating. Interment will take place in the Bergstrasse Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Naomi’s memory may be made to the Bergstrasse Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9 Hahnstown 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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