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...
Dennis Lee High
Dec 9, 2025
Dennis Lee High, 43, of Denver, passed away peacefully at his home in Denver on December 9, 2025. Born on September 16, 1982, in Ephrata, he was the son of Richard and the late Cheryll (Long) High.
Dennis dedicated many years of his life working at the Bollman Hat Factory. He was also a member of the Adamstown Rod and Gun...
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.
Dennis L. Wanner
Dec 7, 2025
Dennis Lamar Wanner, of Ephrata, PA entered into rest on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the age of 76, with close friends by his side, Ms. Cindy Mellinger and Mr. Ken Mellinger. Dennis, aka Denny, was born in Ephrata, the son of Elsie Naomi (Dyer) Spitler and Paul Edward Wanner.
As a Sargeant of the United States Army, Denny served in...
Minerva Z. Martin
Dec 5, 2025
Minerva Z. Martin, 92, of Stevens passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, at Luther Acres in Lititz. Born on November 13, 1933, in Brecknock Township, Minerva was a daughter of the late Oliver H. and Mary W. (Zimmerman) Sensenig.
Minerva leaves behind a rich legacy of love and dedication, marked by her hard work at Twin Kiss and Triple G,...
Nathan L. Daub
Dec 2, 2025
Nathan Lee Daub, 31, formerly of the Denver area, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Born and raised in Denver, Nathan was the son of Steven C. Daub and Vicki (Bard) Daub.
Nathan attended Cocalico High School. As a youth, he enjoyed the boy scouts, placing first in a pinewood derby, and he was active in several sports throughout...
John W. Flood
Nov 24, 2025
John W. Flood, most lovingly known as John Boy, 64, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Supportive Concepts home in Reading. Born in Coatesville, John was a son of the late Ernest P. Toby’ and Ruth A. (Cochran) Flood.
John Boy was very funny, and he had a great laugh. He overcame everything with a smile despite the limitations...
Kenneth E. Ludwig
Nov 19, 2025
Kenneth E. Ludwig, aged 83, of Leola, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 19, 2025, at the Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on May 22, 1942, in East Earl, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Elwood S. and Irene I. (Spriggle) Ludwig, and the loving husband of Miriam Louise (Shirey) Ludwig for 60 beloved years.
Ken's professional career was...
Herman L. Thornton
Nov 9, 2025
Herman L. Thornton, 78, of East Earl, passed away on November 9, 2025, at the Gardens at Stevens. Born on July 13, 1947, in Goshen, Virginia, Herman was a son of the late Arthur A. and Dorethy L. (Miller) Thornton, and the loving husband of Rachel E. (Hostetter) Thornton for 52 years.
Herman demonstrated a remarkable work ethic throughout his life,...
Joseph D. Aflague
Oct 29, 2025
Joseph D. Aflague, 77, of Stevens, passed away on October 29, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was born on January 28, 1948, in Agaña, Guam, to the late Maria F. (Untalan) Aflague, and was the loving husband of 52 years to Marguerite D. (Moorhead) Aflague.
Joseph dedicated more than two decades of his life to military service as a...
Adam S. Aharonian
Oct 28, 2025
Adam S. Aharonian was a son of Susan and Scott, brother of Alex, boyfriend to Veronica, family to many, friend to all fortunate enough to know him, passed away on October 28, 2025 at his home in Kennett Square at the age of 33. Adam was an eagle scout, a Pennsylvania State University graduate, and an engineer. He loved music,...
Chester L. Clair
Oct 25, 2025
Chester L. Clair, 81, known affectionately as Chet, passed away on October 25th, 2025, in the Hospice & Community Care Center in Mount Joy. Born on October 11, 1944, in Penn Township, he was a son of the late Harvey and Alverta (Eshleman) Clair. He grew up in the Penn Township and Hershey area, as one of many children.
Chester exemplified...
Charlotte P. Galgon
Oct 23, 2025
Charlotte P. Galgon, 85, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 4, 1940, in Allentown, Charlotte was the daughter of the late Earl E. and Velma (Kloiber) Maher, and the loving wife of Robert “Bob” J. Galgon.
Charlotte graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School where she acquired the...
Gary D. Shober
Oct 21, 2025
Gary D. Shober, 80, of East Cocalico Twp., passed away Tues, Oct. 21st, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Gary as a son of the late George R. and Ada Alberta (Fritz) Shober. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War.
Gary had a strong work ethic through decades of service at several local companies - Bollman...
Cindy Marie Good
Oct 20, 2025
Cindy Marie Good, 61, born on March 26, 1964, passed away at her home in Narvon on October 20, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Cindy was born in Lancaster to the late Robert W. McGiniss and Edyth B. (Gilbert) Huyett.
A graduate of Garden Spot High School in 1982, Cindy was a dedicated professional who...
Mary Jane Grote
Oct 18, 2025
Mary Jane Grote loved being a mother. It was, in many ways, her greatest joy and calling. Her life was centered around her children and grandchildren—her pride, her passion, and her purpose.
Born on a farm in Cumru Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, on April 3, 1929, Mary Jane was one of six children of Charles M. and Aquilla B. Matz. Life...
Bonnie L. Eberly
Oct 16, 2025
Bonnie L. Eberly, 77, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, at Moravian Manor. Born on November 9, 1947, in Reading, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Miriam (Master) Montag, and the loving wife of G. Robert Eberly, 54 years.
Bonnie spent over two decades teaching elementary school students in the Ephrata School District. She received a bachelor’s...
Bryan E. Tearney
Oct 15, 2025
Bryan E. Tearney, 74, went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2025, at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born on March 13, 1951, in Lancaster, Bryan was a son of the late George K. Jr. & Mary "J.B." (Bair) Tearney, and the loving husband for 14 years to Wanda Tearney.
Bryan was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, class...
Michael I. Frybarger
Oct 5, 2025
Michael “Mike” I Frybarger , 70, New Holland, Pa“He was one of the Good Ones,” echoes from all who knew him.Due to breathing complications and an exciting life of questionable decisions, Mike, ‘kicked the bucket’ at his home in Denver, Pa on Sunday October 5th 2025, leaving behind a trail of cherished memories.Born on October 22nd 1954, Mike’s infectious, life...
Anthony F. Rice
Sep 28, 2025
Anthony F. Rice, 80, passed away peacefully at Luther Acres in Lititz on September 28, 2025. Born on May 16, 1945, in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Frederick H. & Dorothy (Spangler) Rice, and the loving husband of Jana F. (Slater) Rice for 51 blessed years until her passing in 2021.
Anthony was a 1963 graduate of Ephrata...