Ronald F. Leister Sr., 80, Stevens, worked in tourism, Cocalico Sportsmen’s...
Ronald F. Leister, Sr., 80, of Stevens, passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, at his home. He was born in Norristown to the late Harold and Jennie (Calhoun) Leister and was the husband of Ann C. (Murphy)...
View ArticlePatricia A. ‘Pat’ Hess, 72, New Holland, worked at Shopping News and Comfort Inn
Patricia A. “Pat” (Rutter) Hess, 72, of New Holland, died unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014 in the emergency room at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late...
View ArticleMarlyce A. Balton, 75, Lancaster
Marlyce A. Balton, 75, of Lancaster, went to her eternal home Nov. 25, 2014. Born in Bertha, Minn., she was the oldest child of the late Rev. Martin and Arlene Eastman. She was the loving wife of David...
View ArticleLillian K. Fry, 95, secretary for Donegal School Dist., enjoyed singing,...
Lillian K. Fry, 95, of Ephrata, passed away on Dec. 2, 2014 at Ephrata Manor. Born in Marietta, she was the daughter of the late George Washington and Isabella Irene Elder Kibler, and the wife of the...
View ArticleEugenia Grivas, 85, Akron, born in Greece, self-employed with a ‘can-do’...
Eugenia Grivas, 85, of Akron, passed away Dec. 4, 2014 at the Maple Farms Nursing Center. Born in Karpathos, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Constantine Sofillas and Maria (Prearis) Sofillas....
View ArticleWilliam R. Sweigart, 79, Mt. Airy, Korea vet, mason, patriotic and active in...
William R. Sweigart, 79, Mt. Airy, died Dec. 13, 2014, in Lancashire Hall, Neffsville. Born in Cumru Township, Berks County, a son of the late Harry S. and Mabel (Dautrich) Sweigart, his wife of 50...
View ArticleRoy E. Gascho, 84, New Holland, attended Akron Mennonite, ran Fla. auto...
Roy E. Gascho, 84, of New Holland, formerly of Kitchner, Ontario, passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, at Garden Spot Village. He was born in Kitchner, Ontario, Canada to the late Emmanuel and Melinda...
View ArticlePaul F. Salmeri, 81, Denver, Korea vet, worked for Gem Construction, OMPH member
Paul F. Salmeri, 81, Denver, died at home, Dec. 7, 2014. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son of the late Salvatore and Mary (Vazzana) Salmeri, he was married to June A. (Leone) Salmeri for 54 years. A Korean...
View ArticleHelen (Miller) Lutz, 89, New Holland, retired from Victor Weaver, avid POW...
Helen (Miller) Lutz, 89, of New Holland, passed away Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, at her home. She was born in West Cocalico Township to the late Harry and Ellen (Landis) Miller and was the wife of Lester...
View ArticleMiriam B. Hurst, 88, Ephrata, enjoyed antiquing, time with family, and traveling
Miriam B. Hurst, 88, of Ephrata, passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, at Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Myerstown, she was the daughter of the late Elias and Rebecca (Bauman) Gingrich and was the...
View ArticleMae G. Hibshman, 98, Denver, cook at Daniels Diner, attended Mission of Love...
Mae G. Hibshman, 98, of Denver, formerly a longtime resident of Lincoln, passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 2014 at Denver Health and Rehab Center. Mae was a member of Mission of Love Church in Ephrata and...
View ArticleMarian Elizabeth Slawecki, 89, member of Ephrata Women’s Club, Meals on...
Marian Elizabeth (Kline) Slawecki, 89, formerly of Ephrata, passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 2014 at home in Union Township, Berks County. Born in Royersford, she was the daughter of the late Erma...
View ArticleVernon J. Leininger, 87, Reinholds, Master Farmer, woodworker, enjoyed...
Vernon J. Leininger, 87, Reinholds, died Dec. 9, 2014, following a brief illness. Born in West Cocalico Township, a son of the late C. Warren and Sallie H. (King) Leininger, he was the husband of...
View ArticleJolene M. Nolt, 22, Ephrata, CNA, member of Weaverland Mennonite Church
Jolene M. (Martin) Nolt, 22, of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014. She was the wife of Andrew Martin Nolt. Born in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of John Weaver and Brenda J....
View ArticleDr. Theodore L. Soistmann Jr., 80, Ephrata, was superintendent of Ephrata...
Dr. Theodore L. Soistmann Jr. (Ted), 80, of Ephrata, went home to be with his Lord Dec. 16, 2014 at The Ephrata Manor surrounded by his loving family. Born in Camden, N.J., he was the son of the late...
View ArticleTheodore M. Crowther, 93, Ephrata native, WWII vet, Cloister Post #429,...
Theodore “Ted” M. Crowther, 93, of Narvon, formerly of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center, Narvon. He was born in Ephrata to the late James and Esther...
View ArticleJohn P. Flanigan Sr., Reinholds, enjoyed NASCAR racing, hunting and football
John P. Flanigan Sr. “Jack” of Reinholds, passed away Dec. 12, 2014. Jack was the loving husband of Erma C. Flanigan. He was born in Lock Haven to the late Donald and Christine Flanigan. Jack’s hobbies...
View ArticleRichard Lee Hersh, 64, Denver, equipment operator at Lyons & Hohl, enjoyed...
Richard Lee Hersh, 64, of Denver, died unexpectedly of natural causes Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014. Born in Mohnton, he was the son of the late Frank Z. and Irene (Good) Hersh. He was married 27 years on...
View ArticleMarlyn S. Gockley, 76, Lititz, Navy vet, retired from Yellow Freight, enjoyed...
Marlyn S. Gockley, 76, of Lititz, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, at Ephrata Nursing Home. He was born in Lancaster County to the late Ralph and Mary S. (Shennberger) Gockley and was the husband of...
View ArticleMary H. Gockley, 96, Denver High grad, WWII vet, award-winning nurse, instructor
Mary H. Gockley, 96, a resident of Luther Acres in Lititz, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014. Born in West Cocalico Township on Feb. 13, 1918, Mary was a daughter of the late Elmer Eberly Gockley and...
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