Jack D. Cooper, 84, was a carpenter, WW II Army vet
Jack D. Cooper, 84, of Ephrata, passed away at Ephrata Manor after a recent illness.Jack was born in Ephrata, son of the late J. Stanley and Lillian (Beck) Cooper. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World...
View ArticleJames A. Duty, Jr., 61, well-known area locksmith
James "Jim" A. Duty, Jr., 61, of Lititz, died Monday, July 15, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, after a lengthy illness. Jim was a self-employed locksmith for many years. Born Dec. 11,...
View ArticleVictor Greenly, 84, Akron, Hamilton Equip. employee
Victor G. Greenly, 84, of Akron, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Maple Farm Nursing Center, Akron.He was born in Millway to the late Clarence and Erla (Buch) Greenly and was the husband of...
View ArticleHarvey Hahn, 82, driver for Glen-Gery Brick, Boyo
Harvey W. Hahn, 82, of Ephrata, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at the Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy Center.He was the son of Mary B. (Weber) Hahn and the late Harvey H. Hahn. Harvey was...
View ArticleLizzie N. Horst, 85, was great-grandmother of 61
Lizzie N. Horst, 85, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013, at her residence.She was born in East Earl Township to the late Eli and Mary (Nolt) Zimmerman and was the wife of the late Milton...
View ArticleKuhns family, fire victims
David W. Kuhns, 51, and Crystal L. (Kohl) Kuhns, 41, and their children -- Skyler M., 8, Shawn A., 6, Mickie J., 4 and Cordail W., 2 -- of Lititz, entered into rest as a result of injuries received in...
View ArticleRobert K. Lantz, 91, Walter W. Moyer retiree
Robert K. Lantz, 91, of Audubon Villa, formerly of Ephrata, died Friday, July 12, 2013 at his residence.Born in Smithburg, Md., he was the son of the late Charles R. and Mary E. Snyder Lantz. He was...
View ArticleMary Ann Messina, 92, long-time NY waitress
Mary Ann Messina, 92, formerly of Long Island, N.Y., passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Ephrata Manor.She was born in Brooklyn to the late Ralph and Margaret Vicchione and was the wife of the late...
View ArticleMuriel R. Schlouch, 88, co-owned disposal company
Muriel R. Schlouch, 88, of Mohnton, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 at Denver Health & Rehabiliatation Center.She was born in Angelica, Berks County, to the late Cansie U. and Jennie (Ulrich)...
View ArticleWanda White, 77, sang at Grand Ole Opry, PTL Club
Wanda Reynolds White, 77, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. She was born in Warrensburg, N.Y. to the late Ceylon and Charlotte (Lunt) Reynolds...
View ArticleGlenn D. Trostle, 89, WWII sergeant, baseball player
Glenn D. Trostle, 89, formerly of Denver and Ephrata, died Friday, July 19, 2013, at Luther Acres in Lititz, where he resided since 2000. Born in Denver, a son of the late Elmer W. and Alma B....
View ArticleJoyce L. Brendle, 80, kept books for family business; founded Ladies Auxiliary
Joyce L. "Tootsie" Brendle, 80, of Denver, died Friday, July 19, 2013, in Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Fivepointville, a daughter of the late Walter G. and Salome M. (Leed) Sprecher, her...
View ArticleJeffrey T. Christman, 62, Vietnam vet, retail worker
Jeffrey T. Christman, 62, of Akron, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at the VA Hospital in Lebanon with loved ones at his side.He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Edwin and Jean...
View ArticleJanet S. Horst, Ephrata native
Janet S. Horst, 63 of Port Trevorton, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at her residence.She was the wife of the late Curvin S. Horst, who preceded her Sept. 19, 2003. Janet was born Sept. 20, 1949 in...
View ArticleRobert C. Hostetter, Sr., 77, Dennis’ Ice service worker
Robert C. Hostetter, Sr., 77, of Denver went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Reading Hospital after a brief illness.Born in Strasburg, he was the son of the late A. Clyde and Lily M....
View ArticlePatricia B. Reidenbach, 78, beloved mother, was youngest of 16 siblings
Patricia B. Reidenbach, 78, of Ephrata, formerly of Lancaster, beloved mother, passed into rest early Wednesday morning, July 17, 2013.Born in Harrisonburg, Va., Patricia was the youngest of 16...
View ArticleOlga I. Shumeska, realtor, seamstress, avid reader
Olga I. Shumeska, 84, of Ephrata, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013, at the Ephrata Manor.She was born in Passaic, N.J., to the late Joseph and Irene (Raday) Gergely and was the wife of the late...
View ArticleArthur H. Smith, 97, Miller Hess worker, sportsman
Arthur H. Smith, 97, died peacefully Saturday, July 20, in his Akron home.Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Daniel K. Smith and Bertha (Hogentogler) Smith.A life-long resident of Akron, he...
View ArticleEzra M. Weaver, 73, masonry brick layer
Ezra M. Weaver, 73, of Bowmansville, died Saturday, July 20, 2013 at his home after a lengthy illness.Born in West Cocalico Township, he was the son of the late Ivan and Amanda (Martin) Weaver. He was...
View ArticleMarlene Z. Weidman, 80, Martindale native, crafter
Marlene Z. Weidman, 80, of Lancaster, went home to be with Jesus Saturday, July 20, at Conestoga View.Born in Martindale, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Mary Zinn Getz, and was married...
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