Obituaries for Our Reamstown & Ephrata Locations
Robert C. Clift
Mar 11, 2024
Robert Charles Clift “Bob”, 74, of Ephrata, PA, entered heaven’s gates on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was the son of the late Charles and Julia (Smith) Clift and the loving companion of Doreen McCabe and was a member of Bergstrasse Lutheran Church in Ephrata.
He was born in Philadelphia and spent much of his...
Manfredo G. Andino
Mar 5, 2024
Manfredo “Fred”Andino, 63, of Lebanon passed away on Tuesday, March 5th at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Manuel Arroyo and Georgina Rosa. He was also the loving husband to Wanda (Amaro-cerra) Andino for almost 25 years.
Manfredo worked with Iglesia Pentecostal Candelero de Oro for many years...
Samuel G. Heiser
Mar 1, 2024
Samuel G. Heiser, 77, of Reinholds, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at Ephrata Manor after a battle with cancer. Born in Rothsville, Sam was the son of the late Samuel G. Heiser Sr. and Dorothy Heiser (Smith) Rauser, who was also fondly raised by his stepfather, Henry Rauser. He was the devoted husband of 57 years to Nancy...
Willis H. Fox
Feb 27, 2024
Willis H. Fox, 91, of Clay Township, Lancaster County, passed away on February 27, 2024, in his home. Born in Ephrata, a son of the late Clarence and Sally (Horning) Fox, he was married 59 years to Shirley Ann Fox until her passing in December of 2016.
Willis was an army veteran, serving in the...
Kenneth W. Zittel
Feb 26, 2024
Kenneth W. Zittel, 59, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, February 26, 2024. He is survived by his wife Cassandra Zittel; brother John Zittel; brothers-in-law William Montgomery and William Berholtz; and nieces and nephews Sarah, Jonathan, Kira, and Kyle.
Ken was born March 4, 1964 in Glen Cove, Long Island New York. He grew up...
Nancy J. Wanner
Feb 23, 2024
Nancy Wanner, 73, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, February 23rd, 2024, at her residence. Nancy
was the daughter of the late Harold and Adelaide (Olson) Menge and the loving wife to the late Larry
Wanner.
Nancy grew up in New Hyde Park, NY, and graduated from Great Neck High School...
Harold E. Demming
Feb 18, 2024
Harold E. Demming, 82, passed away in his home on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in New Holland. Born and raised in Adamstown, Harold was the son of the late George Norman and Edith L. (Good) Demming. He was the loving husband to Marilyn J. (Shirey) Demming for 60 years.
Harold graduated from Wilson High School...
Miriam G. Wolf
Feb 13, 2024
Miriam G. “Mim” Wolf, 97, of Ephrata passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024, at the Ephrata Manor nursing home. Born in Millport, she was a daughter of the late William and Hattie (Stark) Garner. Miriam was the loving wife to Walter W. Wolf from 1947 until his passing in 2005.
Miriam graduated from...
Ruth M. Rudy
Feb 12, 2024
Ruth M. Rudy, 96, passed away Monday, February 12th, 2024, at the Ephrata Manor nursing home. Born in West Reading, Ruth was a daughter of the late Lewis and Anna (Schmidt) Smith. She was also the loving wife to Wilbur E. “Wip” Rudy for 69 years until his passing in 2018.
Ruth grew up in...
M. Virginia Tobias
Feb 5, 2024
Margaret Virginia (Rudy) Tobias, 93, passed away on Monday, February 5th, 2024, at the Ephrata Manor nursing facility. Born in Adamstown, Virginia was a daughter of the late Daniel and Maude (Behm) Rudy. She was the loving wife of Richard E. (Toby) Tobias for 61 years until his passing in 2017.
M. Virginia was a...
Rebecca "Beckie" G. Fry
Feb 3, 2024
Rebecca “Beckie” G. Fry, 89, of Ephrata, passed away early Saturday morning, February 3, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Elkton, KY on December 5th, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Flavious N. and Louise (Davis) Gill.
Beckie was a graduate of Shawnee High School, Louisville, KY and attended the University of...
Nancy M. Potts
Jan 30, 2024
Nancy M. Potts, 83, of Stevens, passed away, Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in Ephrata Manor. Born in Pennwyn, Nancy was a daughter of the late William “Bill” Jr. and Mary (Mattes) Kohl and the loving wife to Earl W. Potts for 62 years.
She was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School, class of 1958,...
Frederick S. Lesher
Jan 30, 2024
Frederick S. Lesher, 87, of Denver, passed away Tuesday, January 30th, 2024, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Lancaster, Fred was a son to the late Roy R. & Florence (Fritz) Lesher and the devoted husband to Nancy Lou (Musser) Lesher until her passing in 1977.
Fred was a graduate of the former Mohnton...
Charles S. Foltz
Jan 29, 2024
Charles S. Foltz, 90, of Reamstown passed away on Monday, January 29th, 2024 at Maple Farm Nursing Home in Akron. Born and raised in Reamstown, Charles was a son of the late Stanley L. Foltz & Carrie (Sweigart) Kress. Charles was the loving husband to Hazel V. (Sweigart) Foltz for 69 years.
Charles managed his...
Robin A. Zember
Jan 27, 2024
Robin A. Zember, 65, of Denver passed away at home on Saturday, January 27th, 2024. A daughter of the late Robert McGallicher and Mary H. (Watson) Johnson. She was the loving wife to Michael Zember for nearly 20 years.
Robin graduated from Ephrata Senior High School in 1976. Robin was a mixologist for 45 years...
Rosey J. Herman
Jan 23, 2024
Rosey J. Herman, 83, of Ephrata, passed away Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024, at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Ephrata, she was a daughter to the late Woodrow W. and Gertrude E. (Donmoyer) Herman.
Rosey was a graduate from Ephrata High School. She was employed by Dorma in 1979 and worked there for over 20...
Phyllis J. Burkholder
Jan 23, 2024
Phyllis J. Burkholder, 87, of Leola passed away early Tuesday morning, January 23rd, 2024 at the Neffsville Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Adamstown, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Pauline (Sweitzer) Horst. Phyllis was the loving wife of Wayne B. Burkholder for 64 years.
Phyllis graduated from Ephrata High School, class...
Kevin L. Bradford
Jan 22, 2024
Kevin L. Bradford, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 22nd, 2024. Born in Bellefonte, he was a son to the late Jack L. Rodgers and Joann L. (Decker) Mazurkiewicz, and stepson of the late James A. Bradford. Kevin was the loving husband of 32 years to Bonita F. (Goshert) Bradford.
Kevin was a 1983...
Edith C. Morris
Jan 20, 2024
Edith C. (Beck) Morris, 88, of Ephrata, passed away at home on Saturday, January 20 th , 2024. Born in
Lebanon, Edith was the daughter of the late Michael & Jennie (Rommel) Beck, and loving wife to Arnold
E. Morris until his passing in 2018.
Edith grew up in Annville before...
Barry "Buzz" E. Buzzard
Jan 13, 2024
Barry "Buzz" Buzzard, 79, of Mountville, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, in his home. Born in Leola, Barry was a son of the late Harold and Martha (Drybread) Buzzard.
Barry served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1971, a veteran of the Vietnam War. For several years he was a bartender at the...
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