OBITUARIES

Dec 21, 2024

Paul Ott, 86, of Reinholds, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 21st, 2024. Born in Norristown, Paul was a son of the late Daniel and Esther (Wallace) Ott.

Living in Wellsboro, Paul started his family, then moved back to Finicksville where he worked as an auto mechanic with his brother at Ott’s Garage....

Dec 20, 2024

Rita Abate, 88, of Stevens, passed away on Friday, December 20th, 2024, at her home. Born in Philadelphia, Rita was a daughter of the late Salvatore & Maria (Scardino) LoMonaco, and the loving wife of Michael A. Abate Sr. for 30 years until his passing in 1987.

Rita graduated from the Philadelphia Catholic School for...

Dec 18, 2024

Wayne H Dauber Jr., 90, of Mohnton, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024. Born in Reading, Wayne was a son of the late Wayne H. & Rose S. (Stengel) Dauber, and loving husband of Brenda F. (Fox) Dauber for 50 years.

Wayne served his country...

Dec 17, 2024

Alvin R. DeHaven Jr., 76, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024. Born in Farmersville, Alvin was a son of the late Alvin R. and Elsie (White) DeHaven Sr. He was also the loving husband to the late Connie L. (McCoy) DeHaven for 55 years until her passing in 2020.

Alvin graduated from...

Dec 12, 2024

Ruth A. (Ruhl) Witman, 92, of Manheim, passed away on Thursday, December 12th, 2024, at the Neffsville Nursing & Rehab Center in Lititz. Born in Lancaster, Ruth was a daughter of Frank & Annetta (Alexander) Ruhl, and the loving wife of Glenn H. Witman for 55 years until his passing in 2011.

Ruth was a...

Dec 11, 2024

George A. Nagle, 83, of Clay Township, passed away on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, at his home. Born in Pine Grove, George was a son to the late George and Mable Nagle, and the loving husband of 59 years to Marlene M. (Hine) Nagle until her passing in 2021.

After graduating from Pine Grove High...

Dec 4, 2024

Rosann T. Moses, of Ephrata, formerly of Sunbury, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Born in Shamokin, Rosann was a daughter of the late Walter and Katherine (Slaninia) Tetkoskie.

Rosann was a graduate of Trevorton High School, class of 1963. She worked as a secretary for over 30 years for the Line Mountain School District,...

Dec 2, 2024

Clinton T. “Clint” Cooper Jr., 77, of Mohnton, passed away at the Reading Hospital on Monday, December 2nd, 2024. Born in Reading, Clint was a son of the late Clinton T. and Lydia M. (Drupp) Cooper, and the loving husband to Lynda (Youndt) Cooper.

Clint graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in the class of...

Nov 26, 2024

Robert A. Ross, of Ephrata, was called Home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tues., Nov. 26 at Ephrata Manor. Born in Orange, New Jersey, he was 89 years old and the son of Willson and Dorothy Schott Ross of Forked River, NJ. Growing up, percussion was a great love of his and Bob became...

Nov 25, 2024

John C. Hutchinson, 87, of Denver, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, November 25, 2024. Born in Reamstown, John was the son of the late John L. and Mildred (Hoshower) Hutchinson and the loving husband to Dorothy A. (Hollenbach) Hutchinson for 48 years.

John was a graduate of Ephrata High School, class of...

Nov 22, 2024

Phyllis A. Johns, 88, of Stevens, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 22nd, 2024. Born in Reinholds, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Howard L. & Mary (Artz) Zerbe. She was the loving wife of Mr. Mervin H. Johns for 45 years until his passing in 2003.

Phyllis...

Nov 22, 2024

Ellen Mary (Lohan) Moran, 88, of Ephrata, passed away at her home, with her daughter and granddaughter at her side, on Friday, November 22nd, 2024. Born in Galway, Ireland, Ellen was a daughter of the late Thomas F & Mary J (Kelly) Lohan, and the loving wife of William P. Moran for 53 years until his passing in 2013....

Nov 20, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Nolt, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister & aunt on November 20, 2024. She was born on September 30, 1936, in Lititz, PA to the late Walter & Josephine Smith.

Helen met the love of her life Lester & they married May 7, 1955...

Nov 19, 2024

James David Carroll, 69, of Maple Farms, passed away on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024.

James, the son of Millard T. and Janet M. (Elville) Carroll, was born at Fort Hood, Killeen, Texas on March 7th, 1955.

James is survived by six siblings, Eugene B. (Nina) Carroll of Fountainville, Julie A. Alexander of Ephrata, Jennifer L....

Nov 19, 2024

Thomas Theolbold Venditti, 82, of Ephrata, passed away on November 19, 2024, in Lancaster. He was survived by his wife, Joan Venditti, with whom he celebrated their 50th anniversary in October.

Born on April 13, 1942, in Manhattan, New York City, he was son of the late Americo and Alba (Boldizzoni) Venditti.

Nov 18, 2024

Ralph W. Weaver Jr., 55, of Ephrata, passed away at home by his loving wife on Monday, November 18th, 2024. Born and raised in Ephrata, Ralph was the son of the late Ralph W. Weaver Sr. and Salinda (Gehman) Schmuck, and stepson to Marvin Schmuck. Ralph was the husband of 19 years to Irene L. Weaver.

Nov 10, 2024

Sharon Diane (VanBuskirk) Rothweiler, 79, of Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Born in Lancaster, Sharon was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Esther M. VanBuskirk, and the wife of Paul W. Rothweiler Jr, with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage on August 31st.

Sharon graduated from McCaskey High School,...

Nov 8, 2024

J. Scott Wolf, 69, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024, at the WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born in Ephrata, Scott was a son of the late Walter and Miriam (Garner) Wolf and the loving husband to Linda (Kirk) Wolf.

Scott was a local artist and...

Nov 8, 2024

Dwight S. Shimp, 78, of Lancaster, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the UPMC Hospital in Lititz. Born in Ephrata, Dwight was the son of the late Clarence K. and Helen M. (Eshelman) Shimp. Dwight was the loving husband of 59 years to Kathleen E. (Lemon) Shimp.

Nov 8, 2024

Esther M. (Steffy) Mohn, 97, formerly of East Earl, passed away on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at the Ephrata Manor. Born in Reamstown, Esther was a daughter of the late Morris K. & Alice (Ecenrode) Steffy. She was the loving wife to Melvin R. Mohn for 52 years until his passing in 2003.

Growing up...