James A. Simmons, 62, Stevens, Protestant, enjoyed hunting, golfing, riding...
James A. Simmons, 62, of Stevens, passed away, Friday, July 26, 2019 at Reading Hospital, of natural causes. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William H. and Helen J. (Poorman) Simmons. He...
View ArticleKaren L. Shank, 53, Giant cashier, loved reading and puzzles, PSU and Philly...
Karen L. Shank, 53, of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was born in Ephrata to Janet E. (Dierwechter) Shank and the late Louis W. Shank....
View ArticleEdgar M. Martin, 82, farmer, drove for Stevens Feed, Faith Mennonite...
Edgar M. Martin, 82, of Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in New Holland to the late Edgar M. and Mary G. (Martin) Martin, and was the husband...
View ArticleMelvin Z. Sensenig, 90, Harvey Wise mason, enjoyed flea markets, was devoted...
Melvin Z. Sensenig, 90, of Ephrata, passed away early Saturday morning, Aug. 3, 2019 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Red Run, Brecknock Township, he was a son of the late Oliver H. and...
View ArticleGladys M. Frey, 90, worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital, mother of six, enjoyed...
Gladys M. Frey, 90, of Stevens, and formerly of Lititz, died peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2019 at Gardens of Stevens. Born in Akron, she was the daughter of the late Emery B. and Anna Hibshman...
View ArticleMenno Nolt Rissler, 87, formerly of Cocalico, farmer, jack of many trades,...
Menno Nolt Rissler, 87, of Latham, Mo., passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019, at his home. He was born May 3, 1932, in Lancaster County, a son of the late Daniel S. and Lizzie M. (Nolt) Rissler. On Aug....
View ArticleKerri Ann Vogel, 49, enjoyed working with children with autism,...
Kerri Ann Vogel, 49, went to be in the presence of Jesus on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the home she shared with her committed husband, James Vogel; “Jamie,” the love of her life, in Victoria, Texas....
View ArticleKenneth Lee Fleming, 78, U.S. Navy retiree, senior nuclear engineer for GE,...
Kenneth Lee Fleming, 78, of Ephrata, formerly of Blandon, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at Wyomissing Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born Oct. 2, 1940, in Aurora, Ill.,...
View ArticleRobert G. Herzer, 91, EHS grad, WWII vet, Vo-Tech teacher, active in church...
Robert G. Herzer, 91, of Luther Acres, passed away Tuesday, July, 30, 2019, at UPMC Pinnacle, Lititz. He was born in Ephrata to the late Bernard and Mary (Stautler) Herzer. Robert celebrated 69 years...
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Daniel S. King, 69, of Lititz, died unexpectedly of natural causes Aug. 8 while working at one of his properties. A retired farmer and father of eight, he was a member of the Old Order Amish Church....
View ArticleBurnell F. Lausch, 98, MCSD custodian, married 74 years, coin collector and...
Burnell F. Lausch, 98, of Ephrata, and formerly of Manheim, died peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019 at the Ephrata Manor Retirement Community. Born in Elstonville, he was the son of the late Jonas and...
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Melvin F. Franek, 89, Navy Seabees vet, was stationed at the Presidential...
Melvin D. Franek, 89, of Ephrata, passed away at Keystone Villa under the care of Hospice on Aug. 6, 2019. Born Dec. 31, 1929 in Sargent, Nebraska, Mel was preceded in death by his wife, Jane E....
View ArticlePaul B. Kline, 91, farmer, Soil Conservation District worker, annual tractor...
Paul B. Kline, 91 years young, of Brunnerville, passed away after a brief illness, on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim. Born on Nov. 15, 1927, Paul was a son of...
View ArticleGeorge Nelson Swann, 80, federal government worker, animal lover, enjoyed...
George Nelson Swann, 80, of Ephrata, entered into the rest of our Lord on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, after a brief illness. A celebration of life service will be held at St. John’s United Church of...
View ArticleMarian D. Martin, 91, EHS band aide, active at church, enjoyed cooking, had a...
Marian D. Martin, 91, of Ephrata, formerly of Akron, passed away on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, at Ephrata Manor. She was born in Mohnton to the late Margaret Zerr, and was the wife of the late Lynn R....
View ArticlePhyllis Joan Weber, 86, R.N. at ECH, Maple Farms, loved music, scout leader,...
Phyllis Joan (Ash) Weber, 86, of Ephrata, and formerly of Reading, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at Ephrata Manor surrounded by her loving family. She was born in West Reading on Feb. 8, 1933...
View ArticleJonathon T. Wise, 18, Martin’s Ag worker, Weaverland Mennonite Church member,...
Jonathon T. Wise, 18, of New Holland, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, as a result of an accident. Born in Reading, he was the son of Luke R. and Carol J. Weaver Wise of New Holland. Jonathon was...
View ArticleWarren M. Hackman, 61, EHS grad, president/co-owner of New Holland Apparel,...
Warren M. Hackman, 61, of Akron, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Ephrata to Elaine (Fake) Hackman and the late Lloyd R. Hackman, and was the husband of Wendy Melissa...
View ArticleFrances E. Hill, 79, Ephrata Hospital R.N., EPAC props mistress, Ephrata...
Frances Elizabeth (Burroughs) Hill, 79, of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. Fran was born on Feb. 6, 1940, and graduated from Merchantville High School in 1957. She earned her R.N. from...
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Eleanor Ruth Wealand, 93, DHS grad, RCA retiree, member of Polkateers,...
Eleanor Ruth (Hess) Wealand, 93, formerly of Clay Township, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019 at Brethren Village, where she had resided the past several years. She was born in...
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