Dolores Irene Despard, 87, McCormick Travel Agency owner, enjoyed golfing,...
Dolores Irene Despard, 87, of Akron, and formerly of Ephrata, died at home on Saturday, April 8, 2017. She was the wife of the late Victor R. Despard, who died in 1989. Born in Ephrata on April 19,...
View ArticleShawn C. Dunn, 44, sales rep for Ashburn Chemical Technologies, PIAA...
Shawn C. Dunn, 44, of Reinholds, passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2017, of natural causes while working in Ohio. The loving husband of Angela (Knoll) Dunn, he was born in Ephrata to Robert H. Jr....
View ArticleDorothy Jane High, 81, GS Auto Auction cook, former Ephrata Twp. auditor,...
Dorothy Jane (Weaver) High, 81, of Ephrata, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Fairmount Homes. She was born in Lancaster to the late Norman K. and Elizabeth (Harnish) Weaver, and was the wife of...
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Regina ‘Jean’ K. Garreth, 92, ‘I Know a Story’ columnist, ARC volunteer, St....
Regina “Jean” K. Garreth, 92, of Lancaster, passed away April 5, 2017 at Ephrata Manor. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Ruth (Kerchkoff) Kirchner. Jean was married on...
View ArticleReuben H. Weaver, 85, farmer, tractor salesman, enjoyed playing guitar,...
Reuben H. Weaver, 85, of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was born in Stevens to the late Reuben and Martha (Horst) Weaver, and was the husband...
View ArticleEarl Redner, 91, founder of Redner’s Markets, private pilot, enjoyed...
Earl Redner, founder of Redner’s Markets, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 5, in Lancaster County. He was 91 years old. Born in Bridgewater, Va., on Sept. 19, 1925, to the late William and...
View ArticleElmer Shirk Jr., 86, Denver, Army vet, metallurgist at Heyco for more than 23...
Elmer Shirk Jr., 86, of Denver, passed away April 11, 2017, in his residence. He was the husband of Grace M. (Galvin) Shirk. Born in East Earl Township, he was the son of the late Elmer S. and Susanna...
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Lois K. Breitegan, 89, of Lancaster, passed away April 10 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Lois loved American history. She was a member of Daughters of American Revolution (Donegal Chapter),...
View ArticleJohn W. Martin, 79, attended Denver Mennonite Church, father of seven
John W. Martin, 135 Weidmansville Road, Ephrata, born July 23, 1937, died April 14, 2017, at the age of 79 years, eight months, and 22 days. He was born in East Earl Township to the late Henry M. and...
View ArticleSuzanne S. Hertfelder, 74, restaurant, cafeteria manager, dog lover, enjoyed...
Suzanne S. Hertfelder, 74, Reinholds, formerly of Tennessee and California, died at the home of her daughter, JoAnn, on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017. Born in Goettinger, Germany, a daughter of the...
View ArticleMarjorie L. Groff, 77, nurse at Mount Hope Home, also did mission work in...
Marjorie L. Groff, 77, of Ephrata, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was a graduate of the Polyclinic Hospital Nursing School in Harrisburg. She...
View ArticleJacob G. Reiff, 88, farmer, father of four, Meadow Valley Mennonite Church...
Jacob G. Reiff, 88, of Lititz, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Fairmount Homes. He was born in Lancaster to the late David and Annie (Good) Reiff, and was the husband of the late Katie K....
View ArticleDonald H. Youndt, 89, butcher for his family-owned business, attended St....
Donald H. Youndt, 89, of Fivepointville, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata. He was born in Fivepointville, the youngest child of the late Charles B. and Jennie...
View ArticleDelores ‘Dee’ J. Reich, 80, homemaker, past president of Akron Fire...
Delores “Dee” J. Reich, 80, of Akron, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was born in Rothsville to the late Robert Elroy Young and Mary Rose (Boger)...
View ArticleD. Craig Sweigart, 69, USAF vet served in Vietnam, electrician, member of...
D. Craig Sweigart, 69, of Ephrata, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at home. He was born in Ephrata, the son of Shirley (Reich) and the late Donald Sweigart, and was the husband of the late Judi...
View ArticleJoel L. Westerhoff, 66, enjoyed writing, singing, playing guitar, had passion...
Joel L. Westerhoff, 66, of Ephrata, entered peacefully into rest after a brief illness on Friday, April 14, 2017, at Hershey Medical Center. He was surrounded by his wife and children. Joel was born...
View ArticleThomas C. Roth, 66, worked at Summer’s Trucking, enjoyed music and ministering
Thomas C. Roth, 66, Ephrata, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017, at home. He was born in Newark, N.J., to the late Clifford and Alice (Wayde) Roth and was the husband of Donna L. (Houtz) Roth, with...
View ArticleDeaths of Local Interest – April 26, 2017
Arlene M. Williams McCarty, 86, of Manor Township, passed away April 17 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. She worked as the office manager for Funk’s Farm Market for 27 years before her...
View ArticleDarren J. Callaghan, Cocalico grad, Carnival of Shadows bass player, enjoyed...
Darren J. Callaghan, born April 7, 1990, died suddenly at his home in Tinton Falls, N.J., on the morning of Monday April 10. Darren was a 2008 Cocalico High School graduate. He was a young man...
View ArticleMarcus Z. Martin, 86, farmer, Muddy Creek Mennonite member, had 90...
Marcus Z. Martin, 86, Ephrata, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017, at home. He was born in West Earl Township to the late Samuel D. and Minnie Z. (Zimmerman) Martin and was the husband of Alta S....
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