Obituaries for Our Reamstown & Ephrata Locations
Alta M. Hoshour
Jan 26, 2026
Alta M. Hoshour, 90, was called home to glory on Monday, January 26th, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital, after a brief illness. Born in Lauschtown, she was the daughter of the late Clarence J. & Bertha G. (Kessler) Weinhold and the wife of Earl Hoshour, Sr. until his passing in 2000. She was a fixture in the Bowmansville community, where...
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,...
Jacob E. Kurtz
Jan 21, 2026
Jacob Edward “Ed” Kurtz passed into the presence of the Lord Jesus on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was born on January 9, 1938, in Joanna Heights, Pennsylvania, the first-born son of the late Omar A. and Delphia (Plank) Kurtz.
Ed was self-employed as a skilled stone mason and faithfully served as pastor of Living Waters Fellowship in Morgantown, PA and...
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...
Sandra L. Hostetter
Jan 20, 2026
Sandra L. Hostetter, 69, of Denver, passed away on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, at the WellSpan Community Hospital of Ephrata. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Robinson) Butterfield.
Sandra was employed for over 20 years at Turkey Hill Mini Mart and was a member of the Adamstown Rod and Gun Club. She lived a...
Derek L. Youndt
Jan 19, 2026
Derek L. Youndt, 47, of Adamstown, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. Born in Lancaster, Derek was the son of D. Linford Youndt (Dawn) and Elaine Muschlitz (Bob). He was the loving husband to Arin (Gillis) Youndt of 27 years.
Derek graduated from Ephrata High School, Class of 1997. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served honorably...
Charles A. Leid
Jan 17, 2026
Charles A. “Charlie” Leid, 87, formerly of Denver, passed away on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, at Ephrata Manor. Born November 17, 1938, in Denver, he was the son of the late Alfred H. & Helen E. (Hoshauer) Leid.
Charlie was a lifetime member of Muddy Creek Lutheran Church, where he was the first baby baptized in the new Church building.
Graduate of...
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...
David A. Buzzard
Jan 7, 2026
David A. Buzzard, 69, of Morgantown, PA, passed away peacefully on January 7th, 2026, surrounded by family at Reading Hospital.
David was born on September 15, 1956, in Glenolden, Delaware County to the late Arthur W. and Corinne M. (Vettel) Buzzard.
David was a graduate of Upper Darby High School, class of 1974. Throughout his professional career, he worked as a master...
Peter C. Rathman
Jan 4, 2026
Peter C. Rathman, age 55, of Reamstown, passed away on January 4, 2026, at WellSpan York Hospital surrounded by family. Born on September 7, 1970, in Lancaster, he was a son of Donald & Mae (Nolt) Rathman, and the loving husband of Shannon (Haldeman) Rathman.
Peter graduated from Cocalico High School in 1990. He worked as a Meat Cutter for Shady...
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...
Florence M. Hannum
Dec 29, 2025
Florence M. Hannum, affectionately known as Bonnie, was born on September 23, 1943, in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, and she peacefully passed away on December 29, 2025, at Faithful Living Nursing in Denver. Bonnie was the daughter of the late Walter and Mildred (Carns) Cressman, and the loving wife of the late Robert “Bob” Hannum.
Bonnie spent her childhood in Collegeville and carried...
Wendy M. Muller
Dec 29, 2025
Wendy M. Muller, 68, of Stevens, passed away peacefully at her home on December 29th, 2025. Born on August 31, 1957, in Amityville, New York, she was the daughter of the late Warren E. and Carol (Burgman) Wilkins, and the loving wife of Joseph J. Muller.
Wendy’s educational journey culminated with an associate's degree from Penn State Berks Campus, which laid...
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...
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