OBITUARIES

Mar 20, 2023

James H. Harter, 83, of Ephrata, passed away at home, in the caring presence of his family on Monday, March 20, 2023, just 4-days shy of his 84th birthday. Born in Reading, James was a son to the late Vincent T. & Anna (Haage) Harter and the loving husband to Eleanor C. (Wink) Harter for 61 years until her...

Mar 17, 2023

Paul J. Steffy, 74, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at the WellSpan York Hospital. Born in Binghamton, NY, Paul was a son of the late John & Ada (Warren) Steffy and the loving husband to Mary J. (Smith) Steffy for 25 years. Paul was proud to have served his country, he was a U.S. Air Force...

Mar 16, 2023

John H. Bergman, 87, of Denver, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Pottstown Rehab & Nursing Center. Born in Reinholds, John was a son of the late Ralph & Mary (Hershey) Bergman and the loving husband of 67-years to Marion I. (Brubaker) Bergman. John was a graduate of East Cocalico High School, class of 1953. He worked...

Mar 13, 2023

Kathryn “Kitty” A. Kurtz, 66, of Akron, PA, passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, March 13, 2023.

Born in Ephrata, PA on October 1, 1956, Kitty was an Ephrata High School graduate and a lifetime area resident. She worked

as a secretary at the former Zinn’s Diner and Park of...

Mar 12, 2023

Bonita J. Steffy, 75, of Ephrata, PA, passed away at WellSpan York Hospital on Sunday, March 12, 2023 after a brief illness.

Bonnie was born in Ephrata, PA, daughter of the late James W. and Betty Messner Althouse. She graduated from Ephrata High School in 1965 and worked as an in home caregiver for United...

Mar 11, 2023

Anna R. Kline, 95, of Spring Twp, resident of ProMedica Nursing & Rehab, Sinking Spring, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023. Born in Leesport, she was a daughter of the late George & Ruth (Adams) Haffer and the loving wife to Van E. Kline until his passing in 2014. In addition to her husband and parents, Anna was predeceased...

Mar 10, 2023

Melissa Renee (Gress) Swift, 53, of Reamstown, peacefully went home to the Lord on Friday, March 10, 2023, in the arms of her loving husband of 31 years. Missy was the wife of Keith Swift to whom she shared 35 years of love and partnership with, 31 of those years spent in marriage. She was the proud mother of...

Mar 9, 2023

Doris Y. Barker-Crimmins, 60, of Sinking Spring, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023. Born in York, she was a daughter of Mary (Orr) Barker and the late Ruben Barker. For 32 years she was the loving wife to Robert F. Crimmins until his passing in 2013. Doris worked at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon for over 15 years...

Mar 9, 2023

Michael A. Zelinsky, 63, of Adamstown, formerly of New Jersey, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023. Mike was the oldest son born to Lucille (Bartiromo) Zelinsky and the late Stephen Zelinsky. He was the loving husband to Charity Zelinsky. Mike worked in trucking all his life, he was a Regional Field Manager for M.C. Tank Transport for the past...

Mar 8, 2023

Mary Jane 'Janie' (Weinhold) Buchter, 75, of Stevens, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Born in Lauschtown, Pa, she was a daughter of the late Clarence J. Sr. and Bertha (Kessler) Weinhold and the loving wife of 58 years to David A. Buchter. She was a graduate of Garden Spot High School, class of 1965. Janie worked at the...

Mar 4, 2023

Neil Althouse, 86, of Ephrata, PA, passed away peacefully after a short hospital stay at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Neil, a lifelong resident of Ephrata was the son of Harvey Shimp Althouse and Arletta May (Fry) Althouse. He is survived by his sisters Lavonne Althouse and Joan Althouse. He was...

Mar 3, 2023

Michael J. McCabe, 72, of Ephrata, PA, passed away at home on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Michael was born in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late John and Elsie Colebatch McCabe. He was the loving husband of Sandie S. Maye McCabe, with whom he would have celebrated 30 years of marriage on June 12, 2023....

Feb 26, 2023

James A. Meashey, 66, of Ephrata, PA, passed away at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

James was born in Ephrata and graduated from Ephrata High School. He worked as an HVAC Technician for Ameri-Tec Mechanical.

He enjoyed photography, guns, playing Monopoly and 500 Rummy, and riding horses....

Feb 25, 2023

Rebekah Kay (Stone) Fox, 53, of Reinholds, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Hershey Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, Becky was a daughter of Grace (Heckle) Stone and the late Ivan Stone Jr. In March, Becky and her loving husband, Kirk W. Fox, would have celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary. Becky grew up in New Holland and...

Feb 25, 2023

Steven M. Kaylor, 75, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 25, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

Steven was the loving husband of Dorinda A. Kopp Kaylor and son of the late Cletus and Grace Gable Kaylor. He worshipped at Ephrata Community Church and was retired from Case New Holland, where...

Feb 24, 2023

Inez Althouse Hare, 88, of Ephrata, PA, passed away at home in Ephrata on Friday, February 24, 2023 after a long illness.

Inez was married for 64 years to Curtis R. Hare, who passed away on February 20, 2021. She was the daughter of Harvey Shimp Althouse and Arletta May Althouse.

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Feb 23, 2023

Carolyne T. (Bula) Keeney, 72, formerly of Elmira, New York, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Joseph L. Bula and Margret A. (Martin) Bula. Carolyne was the loving wife to William Keeney until his passing in 2002. Carolyne attended nursing school and worked as an LPN for several...

Feb 21, 2023

Eugene C. Fromm, 81, of Ephrata, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the WellSpan Ephrata Hospital. Born in Vera Cruz, Lancaster Co., he was the son of the late Norman Fromm and Stella (Redcay) and the stepson to Leon Ochs who raised Eugene with Stella after Norman's death in WWII. Eugene was the loving husband to Betty J....

Feb 17, 2023

Carl L. McGee, 71 passed away February 17, 2023, at his home. He was the son of Russell McGee and Jane Metzger. He worked many years at the Pancake Farm and recently at Ephrata ReUzit. He was a member of Hammer Creek Mennonite Church. Thank you to all the people who showed acts of kindness to Carl throughout his...

Feb 15, 2023

Darvin E. Weaver, 63, of New Holland, PA, passed away unexpectedly at WellSpan York Hospital on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

Darvin was the companion of Karen G. Ulrich for 22 years and son of the late Stella M. Hollinger Weaver.

He was employed at VAL-CO in New Holland, PA as a...