OBITUARIES

Nov 15, 2022

Mary Jane Zabolotny, 93, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at ProMedica Nursing & Rehab in Lancaster, PA.

Born in Millersville, PA, Mary was a daughter of the late Milton K. and Virginia S. Trissler Caruthers. She was a member of Calvary Church and worked as a Watch Assembler at Hamilton...

Nov 5, 2022

Patricia Meanor Meixner, 87, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the Gardens at Stevens. Born in Monroeville, she was a daughter of the late Elwood C. & Mildred (Stark) Meanor and the loving wife to Melvin L. Meixner, until his passing in 2009. Patricia worked as a receptionist in retail sales and enjoyed playing bingo. Patricia...

Nov 3, 2022

Marjorie M. Buckwalter, 82, of Mohnton, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Complete Care at Berkshire in Reading. Born in Morgantown, she was a daughter of the late Paul R. Jr. & June (Sheldon) Sokal and the widow of Raymond H. Buckwalter. Marjorie is survived by three children, Ricky W. Buckwalter, Christine Sue Sensenig, and Ronald Buckwalter. A...

Nov 1, 2022

Iris M. Lowe, 71, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on Tues., Nov. 1, 2022.

Iris was born on Dec. 13, 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents Herman & Helene Sweigart, husband H.B. Lowe, daughter Romina McEllhenney, and brother Bradley Sweigart.

She was loved by everyone she met. A...

Oct 31, 2022

William H. Ulrich, 80, of Ephrata, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022, at Legend of Lititz. Born in Hopeland, Bill was a son of the late Harry & Myrl (Heffelfinger) Ulrich and the loving husband to Brenda J. (Fritz) Ulrich for 59 years. Bill was a graduate of Ephrata High School, class of 1959 and attended the McCann's School...

Oct 29, 2022

Joshua Kip Morganti, 24, of Reading, passed away unexpectedly due to injuries sustained during a home fire event early Saturday morning, October 29, 2022. Born in Hershey, Kip was a son of Daniel & Donna M. (Hinnershitz) Morganti of Mohnton. Kip was a graduate of the Pennsylvania Online Charter School, class of 2016. Growing up in Mohnton, Kip always...

Oct 26, 2022

Janet M. (Zerbe) Sweigart, 73, of Denver, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Chester J. & Lera M. (Kissinger) Zerbe. Janet was dearly loved by her husband, Kerry L. Sweigart, together they would celebrate 35 years of marriage in November. Janet was...

Oct 26, 2022

Michael E. Gonzalez, 54, of New Holland, passed away Wednesday morning, October 26, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, Michael was a son of the late Fabian Sr. & Minerva (Ditzler) Gonzalez and the loving husband of 24 years to Lisa (Ehrenberg) Gonzalez. Michael was a graduate of McCaskey High School in Lancaster, class...

Oct 24, 2022

Dolly L. Ensinger, 92, of Myerstown, PA and formerly of Ephrata and Clay Township, PA, passed away at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, PA on Monday, October 24, 2022.

She was the loving wife of the late Ray L. Ensinger and daughter of the late Leroy H. Kachel and Esther M. Remp Kachel. Ray...

Oct 23, 2022

Frank S. Martin, 86, of Ephrata, PA, passed away at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital on Sunday, October 23, 2022. He was a son of the late Paul Martin and Della Stauffer Martin and the loving husband of Erna M. Johe Martin for 40 years.

Frank was a member of Mohler Church of the Brethren in...

Oct 23, 2022

Pauline C. Weitzel, 94, formerly of Ephrata and Schoeneck, PA, passed away at Ephrata Manor on Sunday, October 23, 2022.

Pauline was a daughter of the late Paul S. Netzley and Violet W. Weik Netzley. Her loving husband, the late William K. Weitzel, passed away February 5, 1993.

She is survived...

Oct 18, 2022

Doris L. Legates, 71, Ephrata, PA and formerly of Sussex County, Delaware and New Holland, Manheim, and Honey Brook, PA, passed away at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

Doris was born in Delmar, Delaware, daughter of the late James M. and Mary E. Lewis Brittingham. She was employed as a Nurses...

Oct 15, 2022

Dorothy A. Effinger, 86, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022 at The Gardens at Stevens. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Charles W. Sr. & Margaret K. (Kleszak) Effinger. Dorothy is survived by her niece, Margaret "Petty" L. Seiler of Reinholds. She was predeceased by a brother, Charles W. Effinger Jr. Services are private.

Oct 14, 2022

Catherine Bowen, 62, of Ephrata, PA, passed away at home on Friday, October 14, 2022.

Born in Red Bank, NJ, Catherine was a daughter of the late Andreas and Mary Gerrity Stavast and the loving wife of the late Michael Bowen.

Catherine was kind, loving, and giving to all. She was...

Oct 11, 2022

Lori Diane Ream, 61, of Denver, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Lori was born in Ephrata, PA and graduated from Cocalico High School with the Class of 1979.

She worshipped in the Christian faith and was employed as a secretary.

Lori...

Oct 9, 2022

John Intoccia, 41, of Bowmansville, PA, passed away from complications of brain cancer at home with family by his side on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

John lived at home with his mother Joan (Cunningham) and father, Mark. John is survived by his older brother, Jeff and younger brother, Peter. He is also survived by several...

Oct 9, 2022

Mellicent "Millie" J. I. Shober, 85, of Denver, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Wellspan York Hospital. Born in Tamaqua, Millie was born a triplet and was one of five children born to the late Calvin and Mae I. (Hainley) Schappell and was the loving wife to Clair L. Shober for 44 years until his passing in 2004....

Oct 9, 2022

Doris L. Ressler, 77, of Ephrata, PA, passed away at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

She was born in Sunnyside, West Lampeter Township, PA, daughter of the late Phillip G. Metzger and Sylvia V. Gardner Metzger.

Doris worked in the garment manufacturing industry and most recently for...

Oct 8, 2022

Arneita Nancy Frain, 88, of Ephrata, PA, passed away at home with family by her side on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

Nancy was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Herman and Ellen Preston Gerhardt.

Her faith and family were the most important things in Nancy’s life. She deeply loved her...

Oct 8, 2022

Jane E. Godshall, 94, a lifetime resident of the Ephrata area, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Brethren Village, Lititz, PA.

Jane was a daughter of the late Howard and Mamie Eberly Marks and loving wife of the late Nicholas Godshall.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda D....