Anna M. Novik, 88, Gay Fad Nursery owner, enjoyed birdwatching, trips to...
Anna M. (Hilbush) Novik, 88, Sodus Point, N.Y., formerly of Mohnton, died Feb. 20, 2017, in Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, Newark, N.Y. Born in Reading, a daughter of the late Robert W. and Anna M....
View ArticleCraig R. Becker, 61, Army vet, worked at York Hospital, dog lover, enjoyed...
Craig R. Becker, 61, of Marietta, and formerly of York, passed away Feb. 22, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Ephrata, Craig was a son of the late Earl R. and H. Naomi...
View ArticleRichard R. Groff, 92, WWII vet, Burkholder Paving driver, enjoyed mud sales,...
Richard R. Groff, 92, of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at Brethren Village. He was born in Rothsville to the late Christian and Ella (Redcay) Groff, and was the husband of the late...
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Randolph M. ‘Randy’ Doster, 79, EHS grad, Air Force vet, Keystone Peterbilt...
Randolph M. “Randy” Doster, 79, Ephrata, died Feb. 22, 2017, in Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Lebanon, a son of Roy R. and Anna (Kulp) Doster, he shared 59 years of marriage with his high school...
View ArticleLou Ann Glick, 52, home health care aide, loved her family, and enjoyed...
Lou Ann Glick, 52, of Reinholds, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was born in Ephrata to James Strausser and the late Gladys “Pat”...
View ArticleHazel G. Hornberger, 98, dental assistant, enjoyed crosswords, Ephrata Manor...
Hazel G. Hornberger, 98, of Ephrata, formerly of Denver, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at Ephrata Manor. She was born in Denver to the late Wesley and Anna (Rutt) Gensemer, and was the wife of...
View ArticleJean M. Spangler, 73, registered nurse, Sacred Heart of Jesus parishioner,...
Jean M. Spangler, 73, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at her home. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Spangler, who passed away in 1987. Born in Cassandra, she was the daughter of...
View ArticleBetty M. (Seifert) Worley, 87, worked at Leininger Knitting, Scout den...
Betty M. (Seifert) Worley, 87, formerly of Newmanstown, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the Phoebe Berks Home in Wernersville. She is the wife of H. Ernest Worley, with whom she shared 68...
View ArticleRobert ‘Bob’ W. Tangert, 78, worked at Armstrong, avid handyman, Harley...
Robert “Bob” W. Tangert, 78, of Denver, died unexpectedly due to complications from surgery on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. Heaven gained one hell of a rock star. Words cannot describe how much you will be...
View ArticleJohn L. Zerbe Sr., 86, Bethlehem Steel retiree, enjoyed fishing, speaking...
John L. Zerbe, Sr., 86, Denver, entered into rest March 2, 2017. Born in East Cocalico Township, a son of Joseph P. and Edna M. (Kramer) Zerbe, he was married for 66 years to Mary E. (Burkenheiser)...
View ArticleDorothy R. Graybill, 84, founded the Historic Smithton Inn, grew...
Dorothy R. Graybill, 84, of Ephrata, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at the Gardens at Stevens Nursing Home. She was born in Ephrata to the late Aaron and Edna (Ravegum) Graybill, and was the wife...
View ArticleHarold W. ‘Hoss’ Eckert, 84, Army vet, Wohlsen Construction retiree, brave...
Harold “Pap” Eckert, 84, died peacefully of natural causes on Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Brethren Village. Born in Hopeland, he was the son of the late Chester and Irene (Enck) Eckert. He shared 61...
View ArticleJoseph M Echternach, 61, formerly of Leola
Joseph M Echternach, 61, of Conroe, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Feb. 28, 2017. He joined his wife, Donna (Steffen), who passed away Feb. 17, 2017. He was the son of Jacob (Jake) and...
View ArticleRaymond Beiler, 89, farmer, pilot, owned Agrico Fertilizer, former twp....
Raymond Beiler, 89, of Elverson, passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, following an illness. Raymond was born April 8, 1927, in Morgantown. He was the son of...
View ArticleRoger Lee Blount, 65, electrician, enjoyed camping, boating, had a memorable...
Roger Lee Blount, 65, of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was born in Lancaster to Ruth E. (Baisch) and the late Nolan L. Blount, and was the...
View ArticleRoger W. Brubaker, 66, Ephrata Area School District business manager, loved...
Roger W. Brubaker, 66, of Ephrata, passed into the loving arms of Jesus, surrounded by his wife and daughters, on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at Temple University Hospital. He was the son of the late Ralph...
View ArticleNaomi Grace Martin, 83, Moyer Co. seamstress, childcare provider, Groffdale...
Naomi Grace Martin, 83, of Akron, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017, at her residence. She was the loving wife of Jeremiah M. Martin, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. Born in New Holland on...
View ArticleAda (High) Long, 86, nurse’s aide at Ephrata Community Hospital, enjoyed...
Ada (High) Long, 86, of Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Fairmount Homes. She was born in West Earl Township to the late Elmer Z. and Mary B. (Nolt) High and was the wife of the late...
View ArticleDeaths of Local Interest – March 15, 2017
Carl D. Miller, 68, of Manheim passed away March 10 at Lancaster General Hospital. Carl worked 48 years at Bomberger’s Store, Lititz. In his earlier years, he was a member of Chiques Church of the...
View ArticleAllen Shaffer, 60, Conestoga Valley H.S. grad, worked at National Standard Co.
Allen Shaffer, 60, of Akron, died on March 8, 2017, at Conestoga View, where he had been a patient for several weeks. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Ernest and Anna (Heiser) Shaffer. He...
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