OBITUARIES

Obituaries for Our Reamstown & Ephrata Locations

Michael I. Frybarger

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

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...

Mark Alan Kline

Mark Alan Kline

Sep 24, 2025

Mark Alan Kline, 69, passed away on September 24, 2025, at the Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born on April 6, 1956, in Reading, he was a beloved son of Robert H. Jr. & Jane S. (Lausch) Kline.

Mark was a high school graduate of Cocalico, class of 1974. He had a distinguished career as a truck driver, where he...

Gary Lee Horner

Gary Lee Horner

Sep 24, 2025

Gary Lee Horner, 84, passed away on September 23, 2025, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Born on August 12, 1941, in Bedford, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Calvin S. & Martha J. (Shull) Horner, and the loving husband of Geraldine A. (Boccagno) Horner for over 30 years until her passing in 2022.

A proud graduate...

Michael L. Hunt

Michael L. Hunt

Sep 22, 2025

Michael L. “Mick” Hunt, 76, passed away on September 22, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. In a testament to his appreciation for the medical professionals who cared for him over the years, Mick chose to honor them through a noble act; he donated his body to medical students after his passing. Born in the state of Washington, Mick was a...

Larry Burkholder

Larry Burkholder

Sep 16, 2025

Larry Burkholder, 78, passed away on September 16, 2025, at the Keystone Villa of Ephrata. He was born on February 28, 1947, in Brownstown, Pennsylvania, to the late Levi & Anna (Getz) Burkholder, and the loving husband of Diane (Fry) Burkholder until her passing in January of 2025.

Larry graduated from Ephrata High School and went on to make a significant...

Cheryl L. Lorenz

Cheryl L. Lorenz

Sep 16, 2025

Cheryl L. Lorenz, 76, passed away on September 16, 2025, at the Gardens at Stevens. Born on December 27, 1948, in Monroe, Michigan, Cheryl was a daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Ervin Frederick Luthy Jr. and Joyce Elaine Myers; and the loving wife to the late James Lorenz since 1979 until his passing in 2023.

Cheryl was an honors graduate...

Douglas Mackley

Douglas Mackley

Sep 10, 2025

Douglas Mackley, 83 of Reamstown, passed into the arms of Jesus on September 10, 2025. Born in Lancaster to the late Harris and Elizabeth (Getz) Mackley, he is survived by his wife of 52 years, Suzanne (Haldeman) Mackley.

Doug loved his family dearly and was known for his passions of fishing, the Cleveland Browns, St. Louis Cardinals and his '55 Chevy...

Margaret A. Miller

Margaret A. Miller

Sep 5, 2025

Margaret A. “Maggie” Miller, formerly of Stevens, and most recently residing with her daughter, Tracy, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025. Born on June 22, 1937, in Lancaster, to the late William and Carol (Miller) Martin, and the loving wife of Raymond R. Miller Jr. for 55 years until his passing in 2016.

Maggie worked part time at Fleet Air...

Emma L. Shirk

Emma L. Shirk

Sep 3, 2025

Emma L. Shirk, 77, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, at Ephrata Manor. She was born on October 25, 1947, in Reading to the late Robert and Amanda (Wilk) Behney and was the loving wife of Allen B. Shirk for 48 years until his passing in 2014.

Emma was a graduate of Cocalico High School, Class of 1965. Emma devoted...

David B. Moore Jr.

David B. Moore Jr.

Sep 3, 2025

David B. Moore Jr., affectionately known as Davey, passed away on September 3, 2025, at the Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. He was born on October 25, 1957, in Lebanon, to the late David B. Sr. & Dorothy M. (Yeager) Moore.

A graduate of Cocalico High School, class of 1977, David dedicated a significant portion of his life to...

Zachary Andrew Wieland

Zachary Andrew Wieland

Sep 2, 2025

On September 2nd, Zachary Andrew Wieland was wrapped in the arms of Jesus after spending 39 minutes on this side of heaven. He was diagnosed with a rare condition called lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) at 21 weeks gestation and fought more than 2 months longer, until the Lord called him home.

He is survived by heartbroken parents, Eric & Molly...

Susan J. Tracey

Susan J. Tracey

Sep 2, 2025

Susan J. Tracey passed away at WellSpan York Hospital on September 2, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on July 26, 1942, in Reading, Susan was a daughter of the late Paul & Leah Moyer, and the long-time companion of George Kohler.

Susan was a graduate of the ELCO High School Class of 1962. She led a fulfilling life as...

Richard J. Ross Sr.

Richard J. Ross Sr.

Sep 1, 2025

Richard “Rick” Ross, Sr, 79 of Lancaster, Pa passed away on September 1, 2025, of natural causes. He was born in Lancaster, Pa on June 2, 1946, to Charles and Martha Ross. He is preceded by his two brothers and two sisters and his parents. He is survived by one son, Richard J. Ross Jr., 62, who lives in Wrightsville,...

Joan E. Horst

Joan E. Horst

Aug 28, 2025

Joan E. Horst, 82, passed away on August 28, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was born on July 27, 1943, in Bareville, to the late Paul and Sylvia (Kauffman) Horst.

Joan’s educational journey included an apprenticeship in upholstery work at Kinder, a furniture manufacturer, and valuable experience in the food industry with Quinlan Pretzel, where she mastered the art...

William E. Marshall

William E. Marshall

Aug 27, 2025

William E. Marshall, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Reinholds on August 27, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on August 9, 1955, in Reading, he was a son of the late George H. and Anna M. (Miller) Marshall, and the loving husband of 46 years to Kathy (Fisher) Marshall.

William dedicated...

Christine J. May

Christine J. May

Aug 24, 2025

Christine J. “Chrissy” May, 74, of Ephrata, passed away on August 24, 2025, at Spruce Manor Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on June 22, 1951, in Wilkes Barre, she was a daughter of the late Frank & Christine (Kultys) Ference, and the loving wife of Dennis J. May for almost 32 years, endearing her with many years of...

Cecelia L. Lausch

Cecelia L. Lausch

Aug 24, 2025

Cecelia L. Lausch, 93, a beloved homemaker and devoted family member, passed away on August 24, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born on September 20, 1931, in Ephrata, she was a daughter of the late John & Dorothy (Yarock) Brossman. She was also the loving wife of William L. Lausch for 53 years until his passing in 2009.

Cecelia was...

Alton W. Good

Alton W. Good

Aug 24, 2025

Alton W. Good, 74, of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, August 24th, 2025, at Luther Acres Nursing Home in Lititz. Born in Ephrata, Al was a son of the late Norman B. Jr. & Emma (Weiler) Good, and the loving husband of Jane (Shirker) Good for nearly 43 blessed years.

Alton and Jane enjoyed their time living in Schoeneck and have...

Jean R. Shober

Jean R. Shober

Aug 22, 2025

Jean R. Shober, 86, of Reinholds, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, at Reading Hospital. Born on May 11, 1939, in Durlach, she was a daughter of the late Clarence R. and Eva B. (Zartman) Snader, and the loving wife of the late Ronald E. Shober for 65 years.

A graduate of Cocalico Union High School, class of 1958, Jean...

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