Edward Jankowski, Terre Hill H.S. grad, WWII sgt., ran nursing home, American...
Edward Jankowski formerly of Reading, died May 29, 2014 at the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, where he resided since 2002. Edward was born May 15, 1924 in Reading. He is predeceased by his wife,...
View ArticleNathan Lee Martin, 34, Denver, loving and devoted to his 11 nieces and nephews
Nathan Lee Martin, 34, of Denver, son of Chester L. Martin & Linda (Good) Martin, Denver, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital after a short illness. In addition to his...
View ArticleGrace L. Buckwalter, Born in Ephrata, worked for New Holland Machine, Sears,...
Grace L. Buckwalter, formerly of Neffsville, died peacefully Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Chester and...
View ArticleCurtis Eugene Martin, 19, born in Ephrata, worked service for Automatic Farm...
Curtis Eugene Martin, 19, of Lebanon, died Sunday, May 25, 2014 from a canoe mishap in Clearfield County. He was born in Ephrata on August 6, 1994, a son of Cloyd R. and Dorcas H. Sensenig Martin of...
View ArticlePaul M. Redcay, 72, Ephrata, self-employed in the auto body business
Paul M. Redcay, 72, of Ephrata, died unexpectedly Friday, May 30, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital. His wife, Helen (Ober) Redcay, preceded him in death in 2006. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of...
View ArticleEdwin R. Kramer, 87, former W. Cocalico supervisor, softball coach
Edwin R. Kramer, 87, formerly of Reinholds, died May 26, 2014, at Garden Spot Village, New Holland. Born in Stevens, a son of the late Harvey A. and Annie T. (Steffy) Kramer, his wife of 57 years, June...
View ArticleTom Harting, 85, attorney, Kutztown Folk Festival organizer
Thomas “Tom” E. Harting, Esquire, 85, of Lancaster County, died at home Saturday, June 7, 2014. Born in Adamstown, a son of the late Phares G. Harting, Sr. and Sadie R. Glass Harting. He was the...
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Ian E. Swarr, 16, Make-A-Wish Convoy regular, lifetime member of several...
Ian E. Swarr, 16, of Washington Boro, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 7, 2014 at home surrounded by family and friends after a brilliant, heroic fight with Epidermolysis Bullosa. Born May 28,...
View ArticleDeaths of Local Interest – June 11, 2014
Janet L. Herr, 84, of Brethren Village, Lancaster, passed away May 27. Janet retired from Lancaster General Hospital. She was a former volunteer of Manheim Twp. Ambulance Association. Janet enjoyed...
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Shirley A. Dimitris, 78, Akron, worked for Novelty Brush Co., enjoyed playing...
Shirley A. (Homsher) Dimitris, 78, of Akron, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family Monday, June 2, 2014. Born in Lancaster, she was the wife of Gust...
View ArticleMelissa Karumba 21, Reamstown, OMPH member, was native of Congo, Africa
Melissa Vanessa Karumba, 21, of Reamstown, died unexpectedly Monday, May 19, 2014 at home of natural causes. A native of Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa, she was in the OMPH Parish, Ephrata and...
View ArticleEdna B. Hochstetler, 97, Denver, devoted to her family, published poet who...
Edna B. Hochstetler, 97, of Denver, wife of the late Cornelius “Neal” passed to her heavenly home June 3, 2014 after two weeks of declining health. Born November 22, 1916 in Oregon, she was the...
View ArticleVerna M. Graybill, 72, Ephrata, taught bible studies, served with short-term...
Verna M. Graybill, 72, 201 Akron Rd., Ephrata, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Graybill, in 2007. Born near New Holland, she was the daughter...
View ArticleRabbeth ‘Rae’ Maywhort, 82, Ephrata, Woolworth retiree, cooked at 222, other...
Rabbeth “Rae” L. Maywhort, 82, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Denver Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Lancaster to the late David Meily and Mazie Sumpman and was...
View ArticleNorma E. Leid High, 74, born in Denver, nurse, Eastern Star member, dedicated...
Norma E. Leid High, Rothsville, passed away peacefully on Oct. 2, 2013. Norma was born in Denver on March 12, 1939 and graduated from Warwick High School. She relocated to Florida in 1958. She was...
View ArticleMilton ‘Buzz’ Hartzell, Restaurateur, founder of Seafood Shanty, ran HoJos on...
Milton “Buzz” Hartzell passed away June 3, 2014 in Alexandria, Va. Buzz was born in Harrisburg, and attended West Reading High School. After serving in the U.S. Marines, he attended hotel restaurant...
View ArticleBeatrice Anne Kuehner, 89, Ephrata, was RN at LGH
Beatrice Anne (Rex) Kuehner, 89, of Ephrata, went to be with Jesus Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Conestoga View. Born June 23, 1924 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Albert W. and Lily...
View ArticleJohn D. Burkholder, 87, Terre Hill, Armstrong retiree, member of Grace Family...
John D. Burkholder, 87, of Terre Hill, died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Denver Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in East Earl Twp., he was the son of the late John W. and Edith (Sensenig)...
View ArticleMiriam ‘Mim’ Barnes, 75, former resident, nurse for 55 years, Ephrata First...
Miriam “Mim” M. Barnes, 75, of Lancaster and formerly of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Atlantic City, N.J., she was the wife of the late Glen W....
View ArticleCarl A. Wiker, Sr., 90, Ephrata, WWII vet, attorney, enjoyed travel and oil...
Carl A. Wiker, Sr., 90, of Ephrata, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Ephrata Community Hospital after 16 years with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Lancaster on December 24, 1923, Carl was the son of the...
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