OBITUARIES

Nov 4, 2024

Jay C. Buch, 79, of Brownstown, passed away on Monday, November 4th, 2024, at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, Jay was the son of the late Allen W. & Clara M. (Wenger) Buch. He was the loving husband of Carole L. (Carpenter) Buch for 59 years.

Jay graduated from Conestoga Valley High School,...

Nov 1, 2024

Kathleen Daugherty, 57, of Adamstown, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, November 1, 2024. Born in Camden, NJ, Kathleen was a daughter of the late Stan & Marie (Metro) Frelak.

Kathleen worked at Weavers Markets in the Deli Department and formerly worked at a greenhouse in the Lancaster area for several years. Most of...

Oct 31, 2024

Eli S. Lapp, 87, formerly of Akron, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Evergreen Estates Retirement Community. Born in Gordonville, Eli was a son of the late David Y. and Ada S. (Stoltzfus) Lapp and the loving husband of 47 years to Marilyn J. (Good) Lapp until her passing in 2010.

Eli was a...

Oct 29, 2024

Deanna Lynn (Thompson) Stoudt, 75, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday, October 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Honey Brook, Deanna was a daughter of the late Russell and Kathryn (Zimmerman) Thompson and the devoted wife to Donald L. Stoudt for 29 years.

In addition to her husband, Deanna is survived...

Oct 27, 2024

Charles N. Moyer, Jr., 92, formerly of Reinholds and resident of Luther Acres, Lititz, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. Born in Wernersville, Charles was a son of the late Charles N. Sr. and Mary G. (Harting) Moyer and the devoted husband of 61 years to Anna Mae (Yost) Moyer until her passing in 2020.

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Oct 24, 2024

Faye L. Harting, 84, of Reinholds, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Denver, Faye was a daughter of the late Lloyd & Emmaline (McElhenny) Miller and the loving wife of 66 years to J. Edwin Harting, until his passing in January.

Faye was the youngest...

Oct 23, 2024

James P. Hutson, 61, of Ephrata, formerly of Salisbury, MD, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, after sustaining injuries from a vehicle accident on his way home from work. Jim was born in Baltimore and grew up in Ocean City, MD. He was the loving husband of 19 years to Terri (Parker) Hutson.

Jim was...

Oct 22, 2024

Leroy Witmer Jr. (August 23, 1935 - October 22,

2024) - has passed on to the great beyond, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and impressive years of shenanigans.

He is survived by his wonderful wife, Betty.

Together, they raised a motley crew of five: Steve, Andy, Anne, Becky, and Michelle, along...

Oct 19, 2024

D. Raymond Weidman, 103, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born at home in Denver, Raymond was a son of the late John & Eva (Mohler) Weidman and the loving husband of 58 years to Dorothy K. (Rollman) Weidman until her passing in 2004.

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Oct 12, 2024

Dwight A. Martin, 67, of East Earl, passed away at home on Saturday, October 12th, 2024. Born in Reamstown, he was a son of the late Ivan and Helen (Overholtzer) Martin. He was the loving husband of Diane E. (Coldren) Martin.

Dwight graduated from Garden Spot High School and then pursued an education in mechanical...

Oct 6, 2024

Harold E. Weber, 66, of Ephrata, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 6th, 2024. Born in Ephrata, Harold was a son of Harold E. & Doris A. (Styer) Weber. Harold was also the loving husband of Sandra (Leuze) Weber for 44 years.

Harold graduated from Garden Spot High School, class of 1977. He...

Oct 3, 2024

Mary E. Bernstel, 83, of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, at Ephrata Manor. Born in Reading, Mary was the daughter of the late C. Frederick Sr. & Verna M. (Hicks) Glass. She was also the loving wife of John W. Bernstel Jr. until his passing in 2022.

Mary was a graduate of Cocalico,...

Oct 2, 2024

Curtis “Al” Mannon, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 at Brethren Village in Lancaster. He was the husband of Patrica (Moody) Mannon who passed in 2011, and the father of Tom (wife, Kim), Jim (wife, Colleen), Steve (wife, Juana), Bruce, and Sandra (husband, Dennis). In his last years Al enjoyed the companionship of his dear friend Jean...

Oct 1, 2024

Beatrice E. Carter, 75, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, at Newport Meadows Health & Rehab in Christiana. Born in Ephrata, Beatrice was the daughter of the late George & Anne (Burd) Fromm, and the loving wife of Herbert M. Carter.

Beatrice's heart will be deeply missed by her family and...

Oct 1, 2024

Helen E. Martin, 93, of Denver, passed away on Monday, October 1st, 2024, at The Gardens at Stevens. Born in East Cocalico Township, Helen was a daughter of the late Leroy & Lillian (Huyard) Sweigart. She was also the loving wife to Alfred G. Martin until his passing in 1993.

When she was younger, Helen...

Sep 27, 2024

Janet May Sitts, a longtime resident of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, spent the last 5 years of her life residing at Ephrata Manor Care before passing away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the age of 90.

Born on June 10, 1934 in Columbus, NY to Howard and Ruth Perrigo, Janet was the second of seven...

Sep 20, 2024

Patricia A. Rohde, 71, of Ephrata, passed away on Friday, September 20th, 2024, at the Emerald Nursing and Rehabilitation in Elizabethtown. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Patricia is a daughter of the late Frank & Dolores (Aiello) Cesario.

Patricia enjoyed working in the food service industry until her retirement in 2018. She was a member...

Sep 20, 2024

James A. Schlouch, 80, of Narvon, passed away on Friday, September 20th, 2024, at The Gardens at Stevens. Born in Brecknock Township, James was a son of the late Harvey & Elsie (Wert) Schlouch. James just celebrated 58 years of marriage to his wife, Barbara (Heft) Schlouch.

James worked as a brick mason for Harvey...

Sep 19, 2024

Ethan S. Ayscue, 22, of Mohnton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 19, 2024, after sustaining injuries from a car maintenance accident. Born in Fayetteville, NC, Ethan was a cherished son of Heather Ann (Drenning) Ayscue & Roy Edward Ayscue.

Ethan was an early graduate of Andress High School in El Paso, TX, class of...

Sep 17, 2024

Judy A. (Claybaugh) Conley, 80, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, at the WellSpan Community Hospital in Ephrata. Born in Perry County, Judy was the daughter of the late Charles W. & Arlene L. (Freet) Claybaugh. She was also the loving wife to James “Jim” E. Conley for 57 years until his passing in 2021.