Obituaries for Our Reamstown & Ephrata Locations
Doris E. Hocking
Jul 24, 2025
Doris E. Hocking, passed away on July 24, 2025, at Luther Acres, at the age of 96. Born on February 18, 1929, in Lancaster, to the late Raleigh S. & Phoebe H. (Steiner) Nies and the loving wife of the late George R. Hocking.
Doris was a graduate of Ephrata High School, class of 1946. She built a fulfilling career as...
William C. Ludwig
Jul 20, 2025
William C. Ludwig passed away at home on July 20th, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on December 23, 1937, in Cedar Top, to the late Chester and Pauline (Koch) Ludwig, and the loving husband of Shirley Ann (Rutt) Ludwig.
William was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School, Class of 1955, and dedicated nearly 40 years of his life...
David C. Martin
Jul 14, 2025
David C. Martin, 82, passed away on Monday, July 14th, 2025, at Garden Spot Village. Born in Easton, David was the son of the late Joseph & Mary (Dicker) Martin, and the loving husband of Marcia L. (Hammel) Martin.
David’s educational journey began at Notre Dame High School, followed by undergraduate studies at Millersville University, culminating in earning a master’s degree...
Mildred L. Hall
Jul 13, 2025
Mildred L. Hall, 93, born on April 22, 1932, in Lancaster County, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, at Ephrata Hospital. She was born to the late Sylvester and Anna (Witmer) Long, and the loving wife of Edward J. Hall until his passing in 2004.
Millie enjoyed several years with Norman Witmer (deceased).
She lived a rich and fulfilling life, dedicated...
Joan B. Coover
Jul 9, 2025
Joan B. Coover, a dedicated laboratory technician and cherished member of her community, passed away on July 9, 2025, at the Lancaster Rehab & Nursing Facility. Born on March 28, 1943, in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Joan lived her life with a spirit of service and a commitment to excellence.
A graduate of Ephrata High School, Joan completed her education in 1961 before...
Duane K. Shelton
Jul 8, 2025
Duane K Shelton, 44, of Lancaster and Ephrata passed away on July 8th 2025 at home. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of the late Diane Kaumeheiwa and Kennie Shelton.
He graduated from Ephrata High School and received an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice while residing in Hawaii. Duane worked as a fabricator/welder in the Ephrata area. Duane...
Rose M. Buffenmyer
Jul 6, 2025
Rose Marie Buffenmyer, 91, passed away from this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 6th, 2025. Born in Lititz, Pa on January 7th,1934, she was the daughter of the late David and Marie (Simmons) Walton. Rose was preceded in death by her very loving husband, Wayne L. Buffenmyer. She was a graduate of...
Joanne L. Saylor
Jul 3, 2025
Joanne L. Saylor, passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2025, at her home, at the age of 76. Born on November 2, 1948, in Lancaster, to the late Robert & Ruth (Hess) Graver, and the loving wife of Mark Saylor.
Joanne was a graduate of Penn Manor High School. She embarked on her professional journey shortly after high school, demonstrating remarkable...
Robert M. Holmes
Jul 2, 2025
Robert Malcolm Holmes, 85, went to heaven on July 2, 2025. Bob was born in Shreveport, LA to the late James Lawson Holmes and Miriam (Null) Holmes. He was preceded m death by his devoted wife, Gail, in 2023.
He was a member of the First Church in Ephrata, PA. When he was unable to attend worship there, he enjoyed listening...
Leroy D. Berger
Jun 29, 2025
Leroy D. Berger, 74, formerly of Stevens, passed away on June 29, 2025, at Reading Hospital. He was born on January 25, 1951, in Reading, and was the loving son of his mother, Cora E. (Berger) and stepfather Earl E. Dippner.
Leroy was an alumnus of Lampeter-Strasburg High School, graduating in the class of 1971 had a notable career as a...
Louise L. Sweigart
Jun 28, 2025
Louise Dela Law Sweigart “Weezie”, 97, passed away peacefully at her residence, The Highlands at Wyomissing, on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Born in Cumru, Berks County, on February 28, 1928, Weezie was the beloved daughter of Mary Heilman Law and Lawrence D. Law. She graduated from Shillington High School in 1946 alongside her high school sweetheart, Daniel “Danny” Pierce Sweigart. After...
Dr. Elisa Javier Valera-Padayhag
Jun 27, 2025
Dr. Elisa Javier Valera-Padayhag, age 92, passed away on June 27, 2025 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Dr. Matias Medalle Padayhag, devoted mother to Michele (Bill) and Melissa (Dan), loving Lola to Melissa, William (Allie), Kristina (Ryan), Michael, Gina Maria, Elisa and Emilia and proud great-Lola to Leila Michele and Soleil.
Elisa was born on October 25, 1932 in...
Betty L. Anderson
Jun 26, 2025
Betty L. Anderson, 94, went to be home with the Lord on June 26, 2025, at Ephrata Manor. Born on May 17, 1931, in West Chester, she was a daughter to the late Ebert and Zelda (Rosenberry) Hammond. Betty was also the loving wife of Mr. Charles E. Anderson for 74 years until his passing in April of 2025.
Betty devoted...
Linda J. Walters
Jun 25, 2025
Linda J. Walters, 81 of Ephrata PA, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2025.She was the beloved wife of Norman Walters, and daughter of Stella Johnson and Joe Fay, all of whom preceded her in death. Born in Johnstown, PA, Linda lived a life rooted in faith, family and love.She is survived by her sister, Judy...
John B. High Jr.
Jun 21, 2025
John B. High Jr., of Stevens, went home to be with the Lord on June 21st, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on January 24, 1940, in Lancaster, to the late John B. Sr. & Barbara High, and the loving husband to Martha J. (Felpel) High for 26 years.
John dedicated much of his life to the trucking industry. He...
Joyce E. Doster
Jun 16, 2025
Joyce E. “Gabby” Doster, 87, of born on December 12th, 1937, went home to be with the Lord on June 16th, 2025, at Keystone Villa of Ephrata. Born in Akron, she was a daughter of the late Galen V. and Irene (Weber Martin) Wenger, and she shared 59 years of marriage with her high school sweetheart, Randolph M. 'Randy' Doster...
Joanne W. Good
Jun 10, 2025
Joanne W. Good, 79, of Fivepointville, passed away peacefully at her home on June 10, 2025, at her home surrounded by her close friends that she deeply cherished. Born on November 29, 1945, in Terre Hill, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Harold H. and Emma E. (Weaver) Good.
Joanne dedicated many years of her life to public service....
Brian C. Sweigart
Jun 9, 2025
Brian C. Sweigart, 81, of Denver, passed away on June 9, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born on October 18, 1943, in Ephrata, to the late Chester and Myrtle Sweigart.
Brian was a graduate of Ephrata High School, class of 1961. Throughout his life, Brian dedicated himself to his work as a factory laborer for a local shoe manufacturer, contributing...
Kathryn E. Martin
Jun 5, 2025
Kathryn E. Martin, of Ephrata, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on December 17, 1949, to Paul R. & Helen M. (Olewiler) Enfield, Kathryn was also the loving wife of Harlan M. Martin.
A graduate of Dallastown Area High School in York County, class of 1967, Kathryn pursued lifelong learning, exploring various classes to nurture...
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