Obituaries for Our Reamstown & Ephrata Locations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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