Larry Lee Sensenig, 78, retired from C&D Technologies, attended Ephrata...
Larry Lee Sensenig, 78, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at Lancashire Hall. He was the husband of the late June (Hossler) Sensenig. Born March 3, 1939 in Ephrata, he was the son of...
View ArticleAbner ‘Shorty’ Martin, 29, amazing dad, always willing to help others,...
Abner Glenn “Shorty” Martin, 29, of Ephrata, died unexpectedly of natural causes, on Sept. 7, 2017. Abner was born Sept. 27, 1987, in Mercersburg. He grew up in Pennsylvania but then moved away and...
View ArticleRuth G. Burkhart, 94, worked at Keystone Nightwear, Christian Aid, Re-Uzit...
Ruth G. Burkhart, 94, of Ephrata, formerly of Reamstown, entered into the presence of her Lord on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, at Fairmount Homes. Her husband of 60 years, John H. Burkhart, preceded her in...
View ArticleJeffrey L. Rudy, 67, GSM plasma cutter, devoted to his wife, collected...
Jeffrey L. Rudy, 67, of Ephrata, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was born in Ephrata to the late Dolores P. (Rudy) Sechrist, and was the husband of Terri...
View ArticleJanice G. Van Zant, 86, Sears retiree, active at Hope UMC, baked...
Janice G. Van Zant, 86, of Akron, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at home on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. Born in Albany, N.Y., on July 12, 1931, she was the daughter of the late...
View ArticleDaniel B. Forrey, 85, Columbia VFW worker, enjoyed reading the paper, playing...
Daniel B. Forrey, 85, a resident of Denver Nursing Home, formerly of Columbia, passed away at the Ephrata Community Hospital on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. Born in Lancaster, Daniel was the son of the late...
View ArticleDeaths of Local Interest – Sept. 20, 2017
Charlotte Schroll Daugherty, 93, died Sept. 1 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. She worked as a bookkeeper. Her last place of employment was with Good’s Furniture in New Holland. She enjoyed...
View ArticleJay D. Weaver, 84, Ephrata H.S. grad, Millersville U. math professor,...
Jay D. Weaver, 84, died on Sept. 1, 2017 at Brethren Village, Lancaster. Born in Ephrata Township on April 20, 1933, he was the son of the late J. Landis Weaver and Ada S. (Horst) Weaver; and was...
View ArticleCharles H. Lesher, 89, Korea vet, worked for Eastman Kodak, former VFW Commander
Charles H. Lesher, 89, of Denver, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was born in West Reading to the late Pierce F. and Ada (Hoshauer) Lesher, and was...
View ArticleJanet H. Leid, Infant, Ephrata
Janet H. Leid, infant daughter of John A. and Nancy S. (Horning) Leid, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, at UPMC Pinnacle Health, Lititz. In addition to her parents, Janet is survived...
View ArticleMiriam R. Hartranft, 87, Denver, mother of seven, homemaker, married 64 years
Miriam R. Hartranft, 87, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2017, with her husband of 64 years by her side. Born on Dec. 14, 1929, in Elstonville, she resided in Denver, Route 1. All her married life,...
View ArticleAlvin F. Martzall, 94, decorated WWII vet, contractor, Bee Tree camp cook,...
Alvin F. Martzall, 94, of Manheim, and formerly of Akron, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Pleasant View Retirement Community in Manheim. He was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth...
View ArticleCarol A. Weaver, 62, Susquehanna Valley Pregnancy Services director, loved...
Carol A. Weaver, 62, of New Holland, died unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, and is now with Jesus. Born in Ephrata, she was a daughter of the late Luke M. and Dorothy (Wanner) Leaman. She was...
View ArticleRobert M. Buckwalter Jr., 46, pressman for R.R. Donnelly, car enthusiast,...
Robert M. Buckwalter Jr., 46, of Ephrata, passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. He was born in Lancaster to Robert M. and Irene J. (Bemesderfer) Buckwalter, and was the husband of Pamela A....
View ArticleLarry Laverne Groff, 73, pastor at Martindale Mennonite, owned, operated...
Larry Laverne Groff, 73, went home to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, Sept. 19, 2017, at Keystone Villa in Ephrata, where he resided with his lovely wife: Leah Lucille (Martin) Groff. Born in...
View ArticleThomas D. Ostapuck Jr., 81, Cocalico school teacher, OMPH member, EARS...
Thomas D. Ostapuck Jr., 81, of Stevens, passed away Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was born in Weehawken, N.J., to the late Thomas Sr. and Mildred (Fisher)...
View ArticleDoris E. White, 80, teacher, life-long Girl Scout and leader, active at First...
Doris E. White, 80, of Cornwall Manor, Cornwall, formerly of Ephrata and Columbia, continued her life’s journey as she walked into the arms of Jesus on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Born March 31, 1937, in...
View ArticleArlene E. Hostetter, 87, Stevens, member of New Covenant Church of God
Arlene E. Hostetter, 87, of Stevens, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at home. She was born in Refton to the late Owen S. and Elizabeth S. (Stoner) Hostetter. Arlene was a member of the New...
View ArticleRabieth ‘Tootie’ McEllhenney, 95, member of Grace E.C. Church, mother of four
Rabieth “Tootie” McEllhenney, 95, formerly of Ephrata, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at The Gardens at Stevens Nursing Home. She was born in Millway to the late Irvin and Lizzie (Haldeman)...
View ArticleDeaths of Local Interest – Sept. 27, 2017
Ida O. (Sensenig) Martin Musser, 75, of Kleinfeltersville, entered into rest peacefully on Sept. 21 at home, after an 18-month battle with cancer. A beloved wife and mother of 10, Ida loved spending...
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