OBITUARIES

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.

Sep 16, 2024

Roger D. Green, 72, of Ephrata, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at the WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Narvon, Roger was a son of the late Raymond and Ruth I. (Orr) Green and the loving husband of 42 years to Sally Ann (Himelright) Green.

Roger was a graduate of Garden Spot HS, class...

Sep 14, 2024

Walter V. Zaleskie, 90, formerly of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14th, 2024, at Maple Farm Nursing Center in Akron. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Walter G. & Anna E. (Cronan) Zaleskie. Walter was also the loving husband of Mary A. (Malich) Zaleskie for 59 years until her passing in...

Sep 11, 2024

Joan L. Long, 93, Long Neck, DE, formerly of Reinholds, PA, died on September 11, 2024. Born in Denver, PA, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Bertha (Hirneisen) Becker. Her husband Raymond preceded her in death in 2014.

She was a member of Swamp Lutheran Church, Reinholds, and was a former sextant...

Sep 11, 2024

Richard M. Weaver, 77, of Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Chester County, Richard was a son of the late Moses & Mary (Miller) Weaver. Richard was the loving husband of Trudy D. (Auker) Weaver for 51 years.

Richard worked for Conestoga Wood for 30 years,...

Sep 6, 2024

Kenneth Burkholder, 86, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at the WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Ephrata, Ken was a son of the late Carl and Alma (Buchter) Burkholder and devoted husband to Phyllis W. (Wolf) Burkholder for 64 years.

Ken was a graduate of Ephrata High School, class of 1956. He...

Aug 30, 2024

Stephen M. Dobbs, 73, of Mohns Hill Road, Spring Township, died Friday, Aug. 30 in his home following a brief illness.

He was the husband of Beverly L. (Anderson) Dobbs to whom he had been married for 47 years.

Born in Newfoundland, Canada, he was the son of the late William C. and Olive (Adams)...

Aug 25, 2024

Ida Y. Jones, 85, of Ephrata, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Moravian Manor, Lititz. Born in Nanty Glo, Pa., Ida was a daughter of the late James E. and Cora Belle (Wilson) Fuller and the devoted wife to Jack Jones for over 64 years, until his passing in April of this year.

Ida...

Aug 24, 2024

Patricia A. Dangelo, 78, of Ephrata, formerly of Greensburg and Ligonier, PA, passed away in Maple Farm Nursing Center in Akron Saturday, August 24, 2024. Born in Greensburg, Pat was a daughter of the late Pasquale and Carmella ( DiCesere) Trongo, and the loving wife of 55-years to Benedict L. Dangelo. Ben knew in the first grade that there...

Aug 23, 2024

D. Lynn Allen, 61, of Adamstown, passed away Friday morning, August 23rd, 2024, at the WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Ephrata, Lynn was the daughter of Clyde and Cheryl (Wolfersberger) Auker. She was also the loving wife to Michael Allen.

Lynn was a graduate of Ephrata High School. She worked as an auditor for...

Aug 21, 2024

Loren Davenport Decker, 83, of Ephrata, known to his family and friends as Larry, passed away on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024, at the WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Buffalo, New York, Larry was the son of the late Stewart M. Decker Jr. and Laura E. (Davenport) Decker, and the loving husband of Joan E. (Malone) Decker for 37...

Aug 21, 2024

Peggy Ellen (Helmick) Dick, 86, of Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, 21st, 2024, at Keystone Villa of Ephrata. Born in Eglon, West Viriginia, Peggy was a daughter of the late Elwood & Kathlea (Rembold) Helmick. She was also the loving wife of Galen Roger Dick for 59 years until his passing in 2018.

Peggy received...

Aug 16, 2024

Robert D. Hess, 57, of Lititz, Warwick Township, passed away on Friday, August 16th, 2024, at Hospice & Community Care of Mount Joy. Born in Ephrata, Robert was the son of the late A. David Hess, Shelvia (Worley) Gentzler & stepfather, Robert Gentzler. He was the loving husband of Laurie Anne (Farmer) Hess for 36 years.

Aug 13, 2024

Audrey T. (Troutman) Grill, 95, formerly of Denver, later resident of Luther Acres Retirement Community in Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024. Born in Denver, Audrey was a daughter of the late Harold & Kathryn (Grimes) Troutman, and the loving wife of Herbert A. Grill for 53 years until his passing in 2013.

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Aug 12, 2024

Kerry D. Martin, 70, of Lititz, Elizabeth Twp., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 12, 2024. Born in Lebanon, he was a son of Matilda (Vasile) Martin and the late Frederick Martin. Kerry was the loving husband of almost 42 years to Debra J. (Kopp) Martin.

For many years Kerry was...

Aug 9, 2024

Leon E. Gerhart, 98, passed away on Friday, August 9th, 2024, at Legends of Lancaster Retirement Community. Born in Lebanon County, May 24th, 1926, to William Gerhart and Clara Mae Weise Garhart Sweigart. He was married to the late Betty (Wenrich) Gerhart for 67 years.

Leon was a member of the Swamp Lutheran Reformed Church...

Aug 8, 2024

Warren H. Zimmerman, 94, of Denver, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, peacefully while on hospice in his home in the caring presence of his family. Born in Brecknock Twp., Warren was a son to the late William F. and Sallie A. (Horting) Zimmerman and the loving husband to Gladys H. (Holsinger) Zimmerman for 63 years until her passing...

Aug 6, 2024

Dorothy A. Romig, 89, of Ephrata, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Ephrata Manor. Born in Ephrata, where Dot was a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Floyd A. & Florence (Frederick) Weidman and the loving wife to Robert Romig until his passing in 2005.

Dot was a member of Hope...

Aug 2, 2024

Betty Jane Becker, 74, of Reinholds, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Wyomissing Health & Rehab Center. Born in Reading, Betty was a daughter of the late Earl and Sadie (Grumbling) Remp and the wife of 20-years to Edwin N. Becker until his passing in 1996.

Betty was originally from the Mohnton area,...