OBITUARIES

Jul 14, 2024

Joan C. Texter, 90, of Sinking Spring, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Keystone Villa in Ephrata. Born in Reading, Joan was a daughter of the late Charles A. & Catherine E. (Seyfert) Zimmerman and the loving wife to Richard D. Texter until his passing in 2002.

Joan was a graduate of Wilson High...

Jul 14, 2024

Benjamin F. Martin, 98, formerly of Ephrata and 5-year resident of Faithful Living in Denver, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the Lebanon VA Hospital. Born in Lititz, Ben was a son to the late Harry and Nora (Wolf) Martin.

He was a very proud WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1944...

Jul 12, 2024

It is with great sadness the family announces, James J Turco, 82, of Reading, passed away at home on Thursday July 12, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children. He was the husband of and survived by Evelyn “Renee” Turco, and for 50 years created their life together, while raising six daughters.

Born on June...

Jul 10, 2024

William J. Martin, 79, of Ephrata, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Born in Washington, PA, William was a son of the late Charles C. and Verna (Ackley) Martin. William was the loving husband to Sandra L. (Marshall) Martin for 56 years.

William was a 1963 graduate of Trinity High School,...

Jul 8, 2024

Anna E. Pester, 99, formerly of Manayunk, Philadelphia, and resident of Greenfield Senior Living of Perkiomen Valley, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, Anna was a daughter of the late John & Elizabeth Leahy and the loving wife to Charles B. Pester, Jr. until his passing in 2006.

She was married for...

Jul 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Donna M. Deibler of Stevens, PA at the age of 71 on July 7, 2024. Donna was called to be with her Lord and Savior after an extensive and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the daughter of the late June and Donald Ansel of Stevens, PA. She...

Jul 6, 2024

Philip A. Riley, 67, of Akron, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Lancaster General Hospital in the loving presence of his family. Born in New York City, Phil was a son of the late Albert and Mary Riley and a devoted husband to Maria J. Mendieta-Riley. They shared 11 years together before getting married in 2006.

Jun 27, 2024

Carole Marie Bernard, 86, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on June 27, 2024, in Cornwall, Pennsylvania.

Carole was born on August 2, 1937, in Rexmont, Pennsylvania, to William Krick and Eva Perini Krick. Growing up, she found joy in roller skating at the Mt....

Jun 25, 2024

Judith E. “Judi” Lapp, 81, of Ephrata, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024. Born in Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, Judith was a daughter to the late Earl and Elizabeth (Taylor) Ward. She shared 54 years of marriage with Raymond George Lapp Sr.

Judi grew up in...

Jun 22, 2024

James L. Jenkins Sr., 77, of East Earl, passed away in the loving presence of his family on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in the WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Chester Twp., Jim was a son of the late Wient and Betty Lee (Kolias) Jenkins.

Jim served in the U.S. Navy and was a Vietnam...

Jun 22, 2024

Phyllis J. Fritz, 86, formerly of Denver, recent resident of Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center of Narvon, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024. Born in Bluefield, WV, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Clifford D. and Bernice (Wills) Dorn and the loving wife to Charles W. “Smiley” Fritz, Sr. until his passing in 2007.

Phyllis...

Jun 18, 2024

Frances G. Rooney, 89, of Denver, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Chittenden, Vermont, Frances was the oldest child of nine to Dexter and Maude (Gardner) Bassett. She was the loving wife to Daniel L. Rooney Jr. until his passing in December of 2012.

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Jun 17, 2024

Elmer H. Gockley, 83, of Reinholds, passed away on Monday, June 17th, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Spring Township, he was a son of the late Jacob H. & Beatrice I. (Gassert) Gockley. Elmer was the loving husband to Louise A. (Keffer) Gockley until her passing in 2022.

Elmer...

Jun 17, 2024

Roy K. Dinger, 95, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, June 17th, 2024, at Ephrata Manor Retirement Community. Born in Millcreek Township, Roy was a son of the late William and Amy (Kline) Dinger. Roy enjoyed nearly 75 years of being the husband to Helen E. (Gress) Dinger.

Roy was a long-term resident of Reinholds...

Jun 16, 2024

Marie A. Haidys, 96, of Ephrata, formerly of Wayne County, Michigan, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at the WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Halfway, MI, Marie was a daughter of the late Ray and Caroline (McKeough) Baker and the loving wife to Bernard Haidys for over 50 years until his passing in 2001.

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Jun 14, 2024

Dr. Henry M. Fortna, 84, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. Born in 1939, Jonestown, PA, he was the son of the late Annie M. (Bohn) Fortna and Clayton H. Fortna. In late June, Henry would have celebrated 59 years of marriage with his wife, Kristin (Bond) Fortna.

Henry graduated from Northern Lebanon...

Jun 12, 2024

Terry L. Fasnacht, 68, of Denver, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Born in Ephrata, Terry was a son of Larry L. and the late Sally Ann Fasnacht and the devoted husband to Susan of 36 years.

Terry was very sociable, he knew or chatted with people everywhere he went. He was employed at Conestoga...

Jun 11, 2024

Margaret "Maggie" L. Bollinger, 78, of Stevens, PA, passed peacefully in her home on June 11th, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.

Throughout her years, Maggie enjoyed traveling, listening to the music of Elvis Presley, cooking, gardening, visiting casinos, and spending quality time with her friends and family. She...

Jun 5, 2024

Leroy G. Wentzel, 88, of Denver, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024. Born in Clay Township, Leroy was one of 15 children to the late George and Florence (Hartranft) Wentzel. Leroy was also the loving husband to Shirley Ann (Shober) Wentzel until her passing in 1993.

Leroy...

Jun 3, 2024

Jean Ester (Lena) Gengania , arrived in heaven on June 3, 2024, her 78 birthday. She was born in Naguilian, La Union, Philippines in 1946, and immigrated to Ephrata, PA in 1979. Lena proudly became a U.S. citizen on April 2nd 1993. She was the daughter of the late Emiliano and Eufemia Calica Gengania, and sister of Rose Gengania,...