Mary Jane Schnader
Mar 27, 2026
Mary Jane Schnader, 92, of Ephrata, passed away on March 27th, 2026, at Ephrata Manor. She was born on January 22, 1934, in Ephrata, to the late Floyd Z. and Florence M. (Frederick) Weidman and was the loving wife for 51 years to Gerald R. Schnader.
A graduate of Ephrata High School, class of 1952, Mary’s career was distinguished and long-lasting....
Mary C. Baker
Mar 9, 2026
Mary C. “Binka” Baker, 67, of Ephrata, passed away on March 9th, 2026, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was born on September 14, 1958, in Greensburg, PA. She was a daughter of the late G. Edward and Mary C. (Farrell) Loughran, and the loving wife of James Baker.
For many years, Mary worked as a nurse in various roles across...
Sheryl A. Johnson
Feb 14, 2026
Sheryl A. Johnson, 52, of Ephrata, passed away on February 14, 2026, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was born on January 25, 1974, in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the daughter of Jay and Helen Katz of New Jersey, and the loving wife of Jason M. Fusco.
For many years, Sheryl dedicated her time and talent as a bartender at Cheers...
Brenda Sue Earle
Feb 4, 2026
Brenda Sue Earle, 73, of Ephrata, a beloved mother and dedicated member of her community, passed away on February 4, 2026, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Brenda was born on October 8, 1952, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to the late Ralph E. and Anna K. (Martin) Bankus.
She attended McCaskey High School before progressing to Mount Joy Vo-tech, where she obtained her...
Orvilla H. Oberholtzer
Feb 4, 2026
Orvilla H. (Shenk) Oberholtzer, 86, of Ephrata, passed away Wed., February 4, 2026, at Ephrata Manor. Born in Brownstown, Orvilla was the second youngest of 11 children born to Emery and Annamae (Hibshman) Shenk. Orvilla was the loving wife to Alvin L. Oberholtzer Sr. for 59 years until his passing in 2015.
Orvilla grew up in Lititz and moved to Ephrata...
Gail Frances Bolster Glatfelter
Jan 31, 2026
Gail Frances Bolster Glatfelter,86, of Ephrata, died on January 31, 2026, at Landis Homes in Lititz. Born on November 23, 1939, in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late W. Frank & Ethel (Lesher) Bolster, and the loving wife of Nelson Glatfelter. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother, who lived a life filled with purpose...
Sally Ann Kieffer
Jan 25, 2026
Sally Ann Kieffer died January 25, 2026, at 80 years young.
Born Sally Ann Reisinger on May 17, 1945, to Wendell George Reisinger and Betty Louise Hofmann in Altoona. Sally was a loved daughter, sister, mother, wife, Grammy, Aunt, and friend.
On November 11, 1967, Sally married Eugene (Gene) Kieffer. Sally and Gene moved into their home in Ephrata on July 6,...
David L. Ulrich
Jan 21, 2026
David L. Ulrich, affectionately known as Dave, passed away peacefully at his home on January 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and son. Born on July 15, 1955, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Dave was a son of the late Clayton and Eva (Lehn) Ulrich, and the loving husband of 47 years to Sharon (Bouder) Ulrich.
Dave dedicated an impressive 41 years...
Bruce J. Boydell
Jan 15, 2026
Bruce Jess Boydell of Ephrata, PA passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at Landis Homes in Lititz, Pennsylvania. He was born on April 21, 1941, and grew up in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. He was the son of the late Jesse & Eleanor (Babcock) Boydell, and the devoted husband of Joan (Kramer) for over 60 years. Bruce and Joan...
Nancy J. Russell
Jan 14, 2026
Nancy J. Russell, 86, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at Ephrata Manor, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 9, 1939, in West Cocalico Township, Nancy was the daughter of the late Fred & Esther (Kulp) Ibach, and the loving wife of Samuel Russell for 68 years this past June.
A graduate of what was formerly known as...
Doris E. Minnich
Jan 12, 2026
Doris E. Minnich, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, at her home in Ephrata. Born on March 9, 1942, in Ephrata, Doris was a daughter of the late Clarence W. & Elizabeth (Witwer) Ulrich. She was also the loving wife of 63 years to James B. Minnich. Doris was born in Ephrata, raised in Ephrata, went to school in...
John & June Lehn
Dec 30, 2025
John D. Lehn, 86, and his beloved wife, June R. (Lutz) Lehn, 85, both of Ephrata, passed away within hours of one another, reflecting a lifetime spent side by side. June passed peacefully on December 28, 2025, at Abbeyville Nursing and Rehab Center in Lancaster, PA. John followed her in the early morning of December 30, 2025, at Faithful Living...
John Pierce Jr.
Dec 28, 2025
John Pierce Jr., 93, of Ephrata, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born on November 20, 1932, in Stevens, John was a son of the late John Sr. & Lillie (Trostle) Pierce, and the loving husband of the late Nancy (Wechter) Pierce.
John was a graduate of the Ephrata High School class of 1950. Shortly after...
Janet E. Wert
Dec 25, 2025
Janet E. Wert, 90, of Denver, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at home in Denver. Born June 6, 1935, in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Janet was the daughter of the late Paul G. & Mae F. (Frees) Griffith, and the loving wife of Howard J. Wert until his passing in 2020.
Janet embarked on her professional journey shortly after graduating from...
Audrey L. Smith
Dec 24, 2025
Audrey Lynette Smith, 88, a longtime resident of Ephrata and Reinholds, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, after a short stay in the skilled nursing unit at Ephrata Manor in Ephrata, PA. She was the beloved wife of Jacque A. Smith of Reinholds, PA, with whom she recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
Born at Ephrata Hospital on March...
Phyllis R. Ross
Dec 20, 2025
Phyllis V Ross, of Ephrata, was called Home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, Dec. 20th at Brethren Village. Born Nov 9, 1940, she was the daughter of Clint & Marian Robbins of Kearny, NJ, the oldest of their 5 daughters.
Phyllis enjoyed music and played the cello in high school. Like her mother Marian, she always enjoyed singing...
Barbara D. Mertz
Dec 20, 2025
Barbara D. Mertz, 65, of Ephrata, passed away on December 20th, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born on September 29, 1960, in Ephrata, Barbara was the daughter of the late Robert & Elizabeth (Shreiner) Hess, and the loving wife of Luke H. Mertz until his passing in 2017. A beloved mother and grandmother, Barbara left a lasting impact on everyone...
Joyce M. Althouse
Dec 19, 2025
Joyce M. Althouse, age 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Luther Acres in Lititz PA.
She was born Feb. 17, 1927 in Allentown,PA. She was preceded in death by husbands: Jack Nonnemacher, Alson Dahlman, and Abram Althouse; son, J. Glenn Dahlman. She was also preceded in death by stepdaughters, Marty Johns (wife of Fred Johns), Kay Althouse...
Dwayne L. Plantholt
Dec 11, 2025
Dwayne L. Plantholt, 65, formerly of Akron, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Sinking Spring. Born in Lancaster on September 17, 1960, he was the son of the late Richard M. Plantholt and Brenda (Findley) Plantholt.
Dwayne was a graduate of Ephrata High School, class of 1978 and attended Millersville University. He worked as...
Scott A. McCarty
Dec 8, 2025
Scott A. McCarty, 65, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, December 8th, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Margie Ann (Gaffney) McCarty; his wife's son, Benjamin (Kristen) Hoffman; two grandsons, Elijah and Ezra; sisters, Tina Youndt & Tammi Zimmerman; his father, Roger McCarty; and mother in law, Barbara Gaffney. He is predeceased by his mother, Betty Lou (Russell) McCarty.
