Robert G. Andes, 68, Ephrata, Andes Greenhouses manager, Scout leader, NASCAR...
Robert G. Andes, 68, of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at Lancaster General Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born in Lancaster to the late Robert and Dorothy (Eichelberger)...
View ArticleClair R. Cooper, 83, Sperry New Holland worker, helped bring Soap Box Derby here
Clair R. Cooper, 83, of Lancaster, and formerly of Ephrata, passed away at home Monday, Oct. 26, 2015. He celebrated 63 years of marriage in August of 2015 with his wife Doris M. (Maderia) Cooper....
View ArticleWilfred L. Potteiger, 84, D&E design engineer, 40-year Ephrata Lions Club...
Wilfred L. (Wil) Potteiger, 84, of Lancaster, and formerly of Ephrata, passed on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy, following a 2½ year battle with stomach cancer. Born...
View ArticlePauline H. Marxen, 89, mother of five, Ephrata VFW and Amvets member,...
Pauline H. Marxen, 89, of West Reading, formerly of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at Manor Care Nursing Home. She was born in Brownstown to the late Marvin H. and Ruth Burkholder (Herr)...
View ArticleJames R. Ober, 68, EHS grad, Vietnam vet, Diehm & Sons surveyor, avid...
James R. Ober, 68, of Brickerville, passed away in the Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by his family Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. He was the husband of Rachel S. Sechrist Ober, to whom he was married...
View ArticleDeaths of Local Interest – Nov. 11, 2015
Winfred James Campbell, 10, of Arcadia, Fla., went to be with Jesus Nov. 3. He attended the Peace River Mennonite Church. His paternal stepgreat-grandmother, Reba Sensenig; and maternal...
View ArticleGeorge W. ‘Joe’ Gahring Jr., 47, Ephrata native, HVAC tech at Haller...
George W. “Joe” Gahring Jr., 47, of Myerstown, formerly of Ephrata, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Kelly J. (Long) Peiffer Gahring, with...
View ArticleMitchell Moore Reddig Sr., 46, Ephrata, father of two, welder, handyman, avid...
Mitchell Moore Reddig Sr., 46, of Ephrata, passed away as the result of seizure disorder on Nov. 5, 2015 at his home. Mitchell was born in Bloomington, Indiana. He was pre-deceased by his mother: Carol...
View ArticleFrederick F. Marafioti, 51, auto dealership manager, fan of the Yankees and...
Frederick F. Marafioti, 51, of Ephrata passed away at home Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 3, 2015. Born Sept. 4, 1964 in New Hartford, N.Y., he was the son of the late Fred S. and Marie A. Leone Marafioti....
View ArticleMark M. Martzall, 92, Cocalico school district custodian, enjoyed reading,...
Mark M. Martzall, 92, of Lititz, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at Landis Homes. He was born in Lincoln to the late Harry R. and Elsie M. (Mohler) Martzall, and was the husband of the late Verna...
View ArticleAlvin L. Oberholtzer, 84, Ephrata, Summer’s Trucking driver, loved bluegrass,...
Alvin L. Oberholtzer, 84, of Ephrata, went home to his Lord Savior on Nov. 4, 2015 in his home. Born in East Cocalico Township, he was the son of the late David G. Oberholtzer and Lydia G. (Martin)...
View ArticleMae E. Carvell, 100, Akron, housewife, mother of two, attended Reamstown COG
Mae E. Carvell, 100, of Akron, formerly of Ephrata and Fivepointeville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at Maple Farm Nursing Home. She was born in Duncannon to the late William and Ora...
View ArticleRobert L. Becker Jr., 43, Denver, Cocalico grad, buyer and seller at 272...
Robert L. “Bobby” Becker Jr., 43, Denver, went to be with the Lord, and his mother, Rose M. (Flowers) Becker, on Nov. 5, 2015. Born in Columbia, he was a Cocalico High School graduate and a member of...
View ArticleLeon S. Brubaker, 88, Denver, Cocalico bus driver
Leon S. Brubaker, 88, of Denver, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Brethren Village. He was born in Denver to the late John D. and Alma S. (Sweigart) Brubaker and was the husband of the late...
View ArticleMeda Ann Groff, 79, attended Salem E&R, worked for Surgical Specialties, dog...
Meda Ann (Kern) Groff, 79, Sinking Spring, Berks County, died Nov. 9, 2015, in Mifflin Center, Shillington. She was born in Brecknock Township, Berks County, a daughter of the late Wayne A. and Nora E....
View ArticleSaxon Creed Farnes, 25, Denver, worked for Morgan Trailer
Saxon Creed Farnes, 25, of Denver, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at home. He was born in Bountiful, Utah, to William Stratton Farnes of Denver and Tamara Jean (Reynolds) Elmer of Lancaster. Saxon...
View ArticleJohn Edward Dillon, 97, Denver, Reading Railroad engineer, attended Swamp...
John Edward Dillon, 97, of Denver, formerly a resident of Country Meadows in Wyomissing for five years, passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was born in West...
View ArticleSheri Alise Horning, 1, Ephrata, beloved daughter and granddaughter
Sheri Alise Horning, 1, of Ephrata, entered into rest in West Earl Township, on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. She was born in Ephrata, the daughter of Alson S. and Joanne W. (Reiff) Horning. In addition to...
View ArticleMusa Eid Musa, 93, Ephrata, Palestine police officer, oriental rug repairman,...
Musa Eid Musa, 93, of Ephrata, passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2015 at the Ephrata Community Hospital. He was born in El-Bireh, Palestine, on Feb. 22, 1922, to Eid and Aziza Musa Abdessalam. The oldest of...
View ArticleJanice L. Albert, 55, Ephrata, worked for Hess Bros., loved the beach,...
Janice L. Albert, 55, of Ephrata, died Nov. 8, 2015 at Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Mahlon L. Gockley, and the late Miriam Albert. She worked for Hess Bros....
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