Arlene F. Martin, 80, nursery attendant, Sunday school teacher
Arlene F. Martin, 80, of Denver, died peacefully Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Wilmer E. Martin for 58 years this past Oct. 2. Born in Ephrata Township,...
View ArticleIvan L. Fasnacht, 70, was machinist for Sperry NH
Ivan L. Fasnacht, 70, of Ephrata, passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at Denver Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Lebanon County to the late Ivan and Elizabeth Fasnacht. During his...
View ArticleAmy Katelyn Grace High, infant
Amy Katelyn Grace High, infant daughter of Cleason and Syliva (Martin) High of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, at her home. She was born at the Hershey Medical Center, Derry Township, she...
View ArticleKathryn M. Hirneisen, Faith United Evangelical member
Kathryn M. Hirneisen passed away Sat., Feb. 1, 2014, at Fairmount Homes, where she resided for 2 1/2 years. Born in Reinholds, she was the daughter of the late C. Menno and Florence H. (Weinhold) Fry...
View ArticleThomas Nevin Kline, 68, worked on family farm
Thomas Nevin Kline, 68, of Akron, formerly of Warwick Township, passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, at Maple Farm Nursing Center. He was born in Ephrata to the late Lester and Nora (Eitnier) Kline....
View ArticleMary Martin, 96, worked for Walter W. Moyer Co., Martin’s Country Market
Mary A. Martin, 96, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, at Fairmount Homes. She was born in Earl Township to the late John and Lydia (High) Weaver and was the wife of the late Elvin M....
View ArticlePaul N. Weaver, 83, was retiree of Conestoga Wood
Paul N. Weaver, 83, of Ephrata, formerly of East Earl, passed away after declining health Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 at Fairmount Homes. Born in East Earl, he was the son of the late Ivan G. and Anna...
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Nino C. Belfiore, 93, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 at the Mennonite Home. He was the husband of the late Kathleen Hall Belfiore and brother of Gerardo and Patrick Belfiore. His son,...
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Jean Lindberg, 67, was 30-year volunteer with Boy Scout troop, dies
Jean F. LindbergJean F. Lindberg, 67, of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Conestoga to the late Adam and Marguerite (Hornberger) Redcay and...
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Joan Adams-Ransom, 88, active with Woman’s Club, library, Eicher, EPAC, dies
Joan Adams-RansomJoan Adams-Ransom, 88, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, at the Ephrata Community Hospital. She was born in Ephrata to the late Ralph and Ida Mae (Longenecker) Hirneisen...
View ArticleLorraine Christel 84, was Ephrata High School grad, St. Lawrence Carbonizing...
Lorraine Christel, 84, of Reading, passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2014 in Zerbe Sisters Nursing Facility in Narvon. She was the wife of Donald R. Christel. Born in Ephrata, she was a daughter of the late...
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Irvin C. Messner 92, “Dixie” Division WWII veteran, co-owner of Messner Brothers
Irvin C. Messner, 92, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, at Garden Spot Village. Irvin C. Messner Irvin was the husband of Ruth Ann (Davies) Messner to whom he was married 57 years. Born in East...
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Rev. David Paul Unangst 68, served at Salem United Methodist Church, Chaplain
Rev. David Paul UnangstRev. David Paul Unangst, 68, of Lititz, passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, Lititz. He was born in Quakertown to the late Paul...
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Faye I. Beard 77, retired Yorketowne seamstress, bowler, cafeteria worker for...
Faye I. BeardFaye I. Beard, 77, of Stevens, passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at Ephrata Community Hospital. She was born in Ephrata to the late Mark K. and Florence (Boone) Frymyer. Faye was the...
View ArticleReuben K. Stoltzfus 76, born in Ronks, musician
Reuben K. Stoltzfus, 76, peacefully passed from this life to his home in heaven at Fox Chase Cancer Center Monday, Feb. 3, 2014. He was born November 24, 1937 in Ronks. He is survived by his loving...
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Irene H. Beachy 87, worked at Naugle’s Garment Factory, enjoyed baking, crochet
Irene H. BeachyIrene H. Beachy, 87, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014 at the Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Manheim, she is the daughter of the late Elias and Anna Frysinger...
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Zachary L. Meck, 33, of Womelsdorf, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 at his residence.
Zachary L. Meck Zachary L. Meck 33, dairy farmer, actively involved in dairy industry, Cocalico graduate He was the husband of Suzanne P. (Perdue) Meck, to whom he would have been married two years on...
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Ruth A. Long 98, taught in area schools for 44 years; active member at OMPH
Ruth A. Long Ruth A. Long, 98, passed away at her home in Ephrata Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, following a brief illness. A Pottsville native, she was born Nov. 26, 1915. Ruth was the daughter of the late...
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Elmer E. Kopp 90, vet, farmer, hero earned Distinguished Service Cross,...
Elmer E. KoppElmer E. Kopp, 90, of Reinholds entered into rest Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014 at his home. Born in Schoeneck Oct. 2, 1923, he was the son of the late Robert Petticoffer Kopp and Minnie Gress...
View ArticlePatricia ‘Patty’ A. Flory 54, worked for Ten Thousand Villages distribution...
Patricia “Patty” A. Flory, 54, of Ephrata, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 at the Ephrata Hospital. Born in Montclair, N.J., she was the daughter of Patricia Noll Shellehamer and the late Donald Lee...
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