OBITUARIES

Obituaries for Our Reamstown & Ephrata Locations

Kathy M. LeVan

Kathy M. LeVan

Aug 10, 2025

Kathleen M. LeVan, passed away on August 10, 2025, in Denver. Born on March 7, 1954, in Reading, Kathleen was a daughter of the late Wayne A. & Mary M. (Voelker) Stump. She was also the loving wife of Rick LeVan.

A graduate of Twin Valley High School in 1972, Kathleen fully embraced her role as a homemaker, finding immense joy...

Deborah Garza

Deborah Garza

Aug 4, 2025

Deborah Garza, 68, of Ephrata, passed away naturally on August 4, 2025, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, leaving a legacy of love and devotion that will be cherished by all who knew her.

Deborah embraced her faith as a practicing and devoted Christian. Her life was a testament to her love for God, which she celebrated in every way possible. Through her unwavering...

Mary Ann Bucher

Mary Ann Bucher

Aug 3, 2025

Mary Ann Bucher passed away at Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community on August 3rd, 2025, just five days shy of her 95th birthday. Born in Ephrata, Mary was a daughter of the late Harold L. & Anna Mae (Kopp) Capwell, and the loving wife of the late Cloyd Bucher Jr.

Mary worked as a sewing machine operator for Hopeland Manufacturing and...

Stephen E. White

Stephen E. White

Aug 2, 2025

Stephen Earl White, 78, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 2, 2025.

Steve was a loving, devoted husband to Delores (Ecenrode) White for 55 years. Together, they raised three children, Matthew (Beth) White of Lancaster Pennsylvania, David (Alicia) White, of Canby Oregon, and Elizabeth Umstead of Ephrata Pennsylvania. He...

Geraldine M. Goshert

Geraldine M. Goshert

Aug 1, 2025

Geraldine Mae Goshert, passed away on August 1st, 2025, at her home in Ephrata. Born on October 4, 1937, in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Robert F. & Vennetta (Ruth) Rupp, and the loving wife of the late Harold E. Goshert.

She enjoyed a fulfilling career, having worked at Hemricks and the Cinderella Sewing factories in Denver....

Marjorie N. Sylvis

Marjorie N. Sylvis

Aug 1, 2025

Marjorie N. (Goodman) Sylvis, 96, born on June 25, 1929, in Lindenhurst, New York, peacefully passed away on August 1, 2025, at Maple Farms Nursing in Akron. She was a daughter of the late Christian and Marjorie (Wood) Nelson, and the wife of the late Leonard Goodman until his passing in October of 1983, and her second late husband, H....

Rose M. Leachey

Rose M. Leachey

Aug 1, 2025

Rose M. Leachey, born on January 29, 1949, in the Bronx, New York, passed away on August 1, 2025, at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. She was the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (Marino) Aponte, and is survived by her husband, Jerry E. Leachey.

Rose devoted her career as an aid for Community Services Group of Lancaster,...

Ritchie L. Ridall

Ritchie L. Ridall

Jul 28, 2025

Ritchie Lehman Ridall, 85, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully Monday evening, July 28, 2025.

Ritchie is survived by his three children: Cheryl Ridall of Austin, Texas, Rick Ridall (husband to Nichole) of Exton, Pennsylvania and Amy Ridall Campbell (wife of Michael) of Bolivar, Missouri and five grandchildren, Mikaela, Jake, Noelle, Brody and Wyatt.

An only child, Ritchie was born on November 12,...

Lois E. Weber

Lois E. Weber

Jul 25, 2025

Lois E. Weber, 89, of Denver, passed away Friday, July 25th, 2025

Doris E. Hocking

Doris E. Hocking

Jul 24, 2025

Doris E. Hocking, passed away on July 24, 2025, at Luther Acres, at the age of 96. Born on February 18, 1929, in Lancaster, to the late Raleigh S. & Phoebe H. (Steiner) Nies and the loving wife of the late George R. Hocking.

Doris was a graduate of Ephrata High School, class of 1946. She built a fulfilling career as...

William C. Ludwig

William C. Ludwig

Jul 20, 2025

William C. Ludwig passed away at home on July 20th, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on December 23, 1937, in Cedar Top, to the late Chester and Pauline (Koch) Ludwig, and the loving husband of Shirley Ann (Rutt) Ludwig.

William was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School, Class of 1955, and dedicated nearly 40 years of his life...

David C. Martin

David C. Martin

Jul 14, 2025

David C. Martin, 82, passed away on Monday, July 14th, 2025, at Garden Spot Village. Born in Easton, David was the son of the late Joseph & Mary (Dicker) Martin, and the loving husband of Marcia L. (Hammel) Martin.

David’s educational journey began at Notre Dame High School, followed by undergraduate studies at Millersville University, culminating in earning a master’s degree...

Mildred L. Hall

Mildred L. Hall

Jul 13, 2025

Mildred L. Hall, 93, born on April 22, 1932, in Lancaster County, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, at Ephrata Hospital. She was born to the late Sylvester and Anna (Witmer) Long, and the loving wife of Edward J. Hall until his passing in 2004.

Millie enjoyed several years with Norman Witmer (deceased).

She lived a rich and fulfilling life, dedicated...

Joan B. Coover

Joan B. Coover

Jul 9, 2025

Joan B. Coover, a dedicated laboratory technician and cherished member of her community, passed away on July 9, 2025, at the Lancaster Rehab & Nursing Facility. Born on March 28, 1943, in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Joan lived her life with a spirit of service and a commitment to excellence.

A graduate of Ephrata High School, Joan completed her education in 1961 before...

Duane K. Shelton

Duane K. Shelton

Jul 8, 2025

Duane K Shelton, 44, of Lancaster and Ephrata passed away on July 8th 2025 at home. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of the late Diane Kaumeheiwa and Kennie Shelton.

He graduated from Ephrata High School and received an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice while residing in Hawaii. Duane worked as a fabricator/welder in the Ephrata area. Duane...

Rose M. Buffenmyer

Rose M. Buffenmyer

Jul 6, 2025

Rose Marie Buffenmyer, 91, passed away from this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 6th, 2025. Born in Lititz, Pa on January 7th,1934, she was the daughter of the late David and Marie (Simmons) Walton. Rose was preceded in death by her very loving husband, Wayne L. Buffenmyer. She was a graduate of...

Joanne L. Saylor

Joanne L. Saylor

Jul 3, 2025

Joanne L. Saylor, passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2025, at her home, at the age of 76. Born on November 2, 1948, in Lancaster, to the late Robert & Ruth (Hess) Graver, and the loving wife of Mark Saylor.

Joanne was a graduate of Penn Manor High School. She embarked on her professional journey shortly after high school, demonstrating remarkable...

Robert M. Holmes

Robert M. Holmes

Jul 2, 2025

Robert Malcolm Holmes, 85, went to heaven on July 2, 2025. Bob was born in Shreveport, LA to the late James Lawson Holmes and Miriam (Null) Holmes. He was preceded m death by his devoted wife, Gail, in 2023.

He was a member of the First Church in Ephrata, PA. When he was unable to attend worship there, he enjoyed listening...

Leroy D. Berger

Leroy D. Berger

Jun 29, 2025

Leroy D. Berger, 74, formerly of Stevens, passed away on June 29, 2025, at Reading Hospital. He was born on January 25, 1951, in Reading, and was the loving son of his mother, Cora E. (Berger) and stepfather Earl E. Dippner.

Leroy was an alumnus of Lampeter-Strasburg High School, graduating in the class of 1971 had a notable career as a...

Louise L. Sweigart

Louise L. Sweigart

Jun 28, 2025

Louise Dela Law Sweigart “Weezie”, 97, passed away peacefully at her residence, The Highlands at Wyomissing, on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Born in Cumru, Berks County, on February 28, 1928, Weezie was the beloved daughter of Mary Heilman Law and Lawrence D. Law. She graduated from Shillington High School in 1946 alongside her high school sweetheart, Daniel “Danny” Pierce Sweigart. After...

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