Thomas Edward Harney Jr.
88, WWII vet, Mohawk and Star Finishing worker, Notre Dame fan Thomas Edward Harney Jr., 88, of Ephrata, passed away at Conestoga View on Feb. 4, 2018. Born in Fargo, N.D., he was the son of the late...
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70, worked for Bash Jewelers, Cocalico fan, Peter’s Porch volunteer Robert N. Means, 70, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, unexpectedly from natural causes. He was born in Columbia, the only child of the late...
View ArticleGlen G. Beiler Sr.
81, Fed Ex and Yellow Freight driver, foster parent to 129, enjoyed camping Glen G. Beiler Sr., 81, of Akron, was a man whose life was characterized by delighting in his Lord Jesus Christ, the One who...
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The surge of community support, emotion, love, and compassion began Monday morning following the passing of Maria Mannino. Maria was well known throughout the Ephrata area while helping workmates —...
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Ira W. Simmons Jr., 93, WWII vet, bricklayer, Trinity Lutheran member,...
Ira W. Simmons Jr., 93, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. He was born in Farmersville to the late Ira W. Sr., and Mamie J. (Sweigart)...
View ArticleJay M. Nauman, 58, Tyson security guard, Speedwell Heights BIC member, loved...
Jay M. Nauman, 58, of Ephrata passed away on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at Broad Mountain Health & Rehab Center, Frackville following a courageous battle with myotonic dystrophy. Born in Warwick...
View ArticleBelva J. Fralick, 86, Ephrata, Nichol’s department head, enjoyed walking,...
Belva J. Fralick, 86, of Ephrata, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, at her home. Born in Terre Hill, she was a daughter of the late Harry A. and Ruth M. (Steffy) Parmer. Her husband, Norman...
View ArticleSylvia Ann Kegerise, 84, worked at Country Lane Flowers, enjoyed gardening,...
Sylvia Ann Kegerise, 84, of Denver, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Denver to the late Paul Shimp and Emma (Felker) Leed. Sylvia worked at...
View ArticleLilly A. Cooper, 97, past WC president, active at ECH, Raybestos secretary,...
Lilly A. Cooper, 97, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. Lilly was born in Manheim to Raymond and Harriet Vogel on March 15, 1920. She was a graduate of Manheim Central High School in the...
View ArticleMary M. Coulson, 95, Ephrata School District reading program supervisor,...
Mary M. Coulson, 95, formerly of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at Brethren Village. She was the wife of Ross H. Coulson for 69 years before his passing in August 2011. Born in Stevens,...
View ArticleHelen L. Weit, Gifted craftsperson, founding member of Ephrata-Eberbach...
On Feb. 15, 2018, Helen L. Weit of Ephrata left this earth to God’s eternal life. She is predeceased by Leon F. Weit, her husband of 62 years, as well as her parents: Esther (Seldomridge) and Jeremiah...
View ArticleMaria Viviana Mannino, 34, hair stylist, beautician; worked at family...
Maria Viviana Mannino, 34, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Born in Lancaster on July 10, 1983, Maria was the loving daughter of Vito and Rosalia Mannino and sister...
View ArticleRonald L. ‘Bip’ Sweigart, 81, Sweigart’s Steak Shop founder, GSM Roofing...
Ronald L. “Bip” Sweigart, 81, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Clarence S. and...
View ArticleRalph W. Roseboro, Army vet, owned Roseboro Funeral Home, enjoyed going on...
Ralph W. Roseboro, of Reinholds, formerly of Denver, died at home of esophageal cancer, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, after being diagnosed less than two weeks ago. Born Oct. 1, 1938, in Lancaster, he was...
View ArticleWilliam R. Parrish, 91, Black & Decker worker, enjoyed crafts, Rough & Tumble...
William R. Parrish, 91, of Stevens, formerly of Brownstown, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at The Gardens at Stevens. He was born in Lancaster to the late William and Elizabeth (Pfautz)...
View ArticleMichael A. Smith, 57, Ephrata native, metal foundry supervisor, father of three
Michael A. Smith, 57, of Shermans Dale, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 at the Gardens at Stevens. Michael was born in Ephrata on Aug. 12, 1960 and worked as a metal foundry supervisor. He is...
View ArticleDonald David Dubbs, 86, Korea vet, Acme produce manager, enjoyed horseback...
Donald David Dubbs, 86, of Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was born in Pine Grove to the late John A. and Tennie I. (Mausser) Dubbs, and was...
View ArticleGrace M. Sauder, 88, active at Lichty’s Mennonite, prolific quilter, nature...
Grace M. Sauder, 88, of Ephrata, formerly of Union Grove, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 at Fairmount Homes, after a brief illness. Born in Upper Leacock Township, she was a daughter of the late Jonathan...
View ArticleReuben Z. Gress, 90, WWII vet, Gress & Weitzel Builders owner, Denver Lion,...
Reuben Z. Gress, 90, of Lititz, formerly of Denver, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at United Zion Retirement Community. He was born in Reinholds to the late Evan and Minnie (Zimmerman) Gress,...
View ArticleNathalie Solsky, 77, PA Dept. of Labor and Industry worker, enjoyed family...
Nathalie Solsky, 77, of Ephrata, passed away on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 at the Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Rose (Zimmerman) Solsky. She...
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