Metra Sharene Naraghi, 52, persevered with joy through challenges of Rett’s...
Metra Sharene Naraghi, 52, beloved daughter of Joyce Bixler Hooper of Wrightsille; and Masud and Taraneh Naraghi of Newburgh, N.Y.; entered into her heavenly home Jan. 31, 2016 at Hanover Hospital....
View ArticleLandis Kent ‘Kenny’ Eshleman, 74, Army rifleman, Cyklop Corp. retiree,...
Landis Kent “Kenny” Eshleman, 74, of Ephrata, passed away Jan. 30, 2016, at his home in Ephrata. Kenny was born in Lancaster, to the late Landis H. Eshleman and the late Florence (Simmons) Kreitz, on...
View ArticleAlbert L. Fisher, 88, Ephrata, Bethany UCC member, enjoyed walking, playing...
Albert L. Fisher, 88, of Ephrata, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital Born in East Nantmeal Township, Chester County, he was the son of the late Gideon K. and Anna Z....
View ArticleSuzanne Shellehamer, 59, Ephrata, WHS grad, served in the U.S. Navy in...
Suzanne Shellehamer, 59, of Ephrata, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at the Audubon Villa Health and Rehabilitation Center, Lititz, where she had been a guest for one month. Born in Montclair, N.J., she...
View ArticlePablo Osvaldo Catalano, 77, Ephrata, policeman, owned a coffee shop, night...
Pablo Osvaldo Catalano, 77, of Ephrata, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, at home. Born Jan. 9, 1939, in Berazategui, Argentina, he was the son of the late Salvador Catalano and Cesarea...
View ArticleEtta Mae Sheaffer, 76, Denver, Diamond Street Preschool aide, avid birdwatcher
Etta Mae Sheaffer, 76, of Denver, formerly of Akron, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was born in Reading to the late Ralph and Gladys (Stoud) Schmeck; and...
View ArticleRichard Glen Shober, 86, formerly of Denver, HR Ewell driver, father of four,...
Richard Glen Shober, 86, formerly of Adamstown and Denver, passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, at Ephrata Manor. He was born in West Reading to the late Martin and Mary (Taylor) Shober, and was the...
View ArticleNelson ‘Nellie’ E. Martin, 74, Ephrata, Alcoa millwright, worked at Green...
Nelson “Nellie” E. Martin, 74, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully of natural causes after a long illness, on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. Born Jan. 23, 1942 in Leola,...
View ArticleHelen S. Hirneisen, 94, Ephrata, worked at Fleet Aire, mother of three,...
Helen S. Hirneisen, 94, of Keystone Villa in Ephrata, formerly of Denver, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was born in Clay Township to the late Alvin...
View ArticleRebecca S. Fittery, 50, Denver, NUCC member, enjoyed crafting, time with her...
Rebecca S. “Becky” Fittery, 50, of Denver, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was born in Lebanon to Clarence M. and Mildred M. (Weidman) Fittery. She was...
View ArticleClair O. Ansel, 87, Terre Hill, Clair’s Barber Shop proprietor, outdoorsman,...
Clair O. Ansel, 87, Terre Hill, died peacefully at home Feb. 9, 2016. Born in Reamstown, a son of the late Harry G. and Edna (Sweigart) Ansel; he was married to Allegra (Newpher) Ansel for 67 years. A...
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Elwood ‘Ellie’ E. Kreider, 88, helped Denver team win City-County...
Elwood E. Kreider, 88, known as “Ellie” throughout his life, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2016 at Moravian Manor. He was a lifetime resident of Lititz. He was the husband of the late...
View ArticleJack Randolph Seiverling. 93, WWII, Korea vet, Arthur M. Yeager owner, served...
Jack Randolph Seiverling, 93, passed away at the Lebanon Veterans Hospital Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. He was born Aug. 13, 1922, in Ephrata, son of Irving Seiverling and Alma Ressler. He is survived by his...
View ArticleAlma M. Brackbill, 88, Plain & Fancy cook, in sewing circle at Mellinger...
Alma M. Brackbill, 88, formerly of Leaman Road, Ronks, a resident of Ephrata Manor, died at the home Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. She was the wife of the late Norman W. Brackbill, who died in 2009. Born in...
View ArticleDeaths of Local Interest – Feb. 24, 2016
Arlamae C. Fisher, 92, of Lancaster, died peacefully Feb. 20 at hospice. A former member of Broad Street United Methodist Church, she retired from Donnelly Printing after 27 years working as a quality...
View ArticleGeraldine May Foltz, 96, Lititz, worked at Shorenson Co., enjoyed sewing, cats
Geraldine May Foltz, 96, of Lititz, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was born in Reading to the late William and Eva (Eckenroth) Reinoehl, and was the...
View ArticleRachel Mellingerm, 69, Akron, Ephrata H.S. grad, Alcoa retiree, enjoyed...
Rachel Mellinger, 69, of Akron, entered into rest Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at Maple Farm Nursing Center. Rachel was the daughter of the late Raymond Mellinger and Edna Mellinger Snader. She graduated...
View ArticleAlma M. Nolt, 72, homemaker, attended Old Order Conestoga Mennonite Church
Alma M. Nolt, Ephrata, born Nov. 22, 1943, died Feb. 15, 2016; age 72 years, 2 months and 24 days. She was the wife of Luke M. Nolt. She was the daughter of the late Samuel O. and Magdalena...
View ArticleC. Edwin Martin, 84, co-owned Terre Hill Silo Co., Terre Hill Fire Company...
C. Edwin Martin, 84, of Bowmansville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at the Reading Hospital. He is survived by his wife Deidre (Eckenroth) Martin. They would have celebrated...
View ArticleBarry Lee Tobias Kurtz, 60, Ephrata native, enjoyed the serenity of Hawaii
Barry Lee Tobias Kurtz, 60, of Honolulu, Hawaii, peacefully left this world in his sleep Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. Barry passed away in the home of his sister, Beverly Ansley, with her by his side and his...
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