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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Joyce M. Althouse
Dec 19, 2025
Joyce M. Althouse, age 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Luther Acres in Lititz PA.
She was born Feb. 17, 1927 in Allentown,PA. She was preceded in death by husbands: Jack Nonnemacher, Alson Dahlman, and Abram Althouse; son, J. Glenn Dahlman. She was also preceded in death by stepdaughters, Marty Johns (wife of Fred Johns), Kay Althouse...
Dwayne L. Plantholt
Dec 11, 2025
Dwayne L. Plantholt, 65, formerly of Akron, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Sinking Spring. Born in Lancaster on September 17, 1960, he was the son of the late Richard M. Plantholt and Brenda (Findley) Plantholt.
Dwayne was a graduate of Ephrata High School, class of 1978 and attended Millersville University. He worked as...
Scott A. McCarty
Dec 8, 2025
Scott A. McCarty, 65, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, December 8th, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Margie Ann (Gaffney) McCarty; his wife's son, Benjamin (Kristen) Hoffman; two grandsons, Elijah and Ezra; sisters, Tina Youndt & Tammi Zimmerman; his father, Roger McCarty; and mother in law, Barbara Gaffney. He is predeceased by his mother, Betty Lou (Russell) McCarty.
Dennis L. Wanner
Dec 7, 2025
Dennis Lamar Wanner, of Ephrata, PA entered into rest on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the age of 76, with close friends by his side, Ms. Cindy Mellinger and Mr. Ken Mellinger. Dennis, aka Denny, was born in Ephrata, the son of Elsie Naomi (Dyer) Spitler and Paul Edward Wanner.
As a Sargeant of the United States Army, Denny served in...
Nathan L. Daub
Dec 2, 2025
Nathan Lee Daub, 31, formerly of the Denver area, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Born and raised in Denver, Nathan was the son of Steven C. Daub and Vicki (Bard) Daub.
Nathan attended Cocalico High School. As a youth, he enjoyed the boy scouts, placing first in a pinewood derby, and he was active in several sports throughout...
Charlotte P. Galgon
Oct 23, 2025
Charlotte P. Galgon, 85, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 4, 1940, in Allentown, Charlotte was the daughter of the late Earl E. and Velma (Kloiber) Maher, and the loving wife of Robert “Bob” J. Galgon.
Charlotte graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School where she acquired the...
Bonnie L. Eberly
Oct 16, 2025
Bonnie L. Eberly, 77, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, at Moravian Manor. Born on November 9, 1947, in Reading, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Miriam (Master) Montag, and the loving wife of G. Robert Eberly, 54 years.
Bonnie spent over two decades teaching elementary school students in the Ephrata School District. She received a bachelor’s...
Bryan E. Tearney
Oct 15, 2025
Bryan E. Tearney, 74, went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2025, at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born on March 13, 1951, in Lancaster, Bryan was a son of the late George K. Jr. & Mary "J.B." (Bair) Tearney, and the loving husband for 14 years to Wanda Tearney.
Bryan was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, class...
Gary Lee Horner
Sep 24, 2025
Gary Lee Horner, 84, passed away on September 23, 2025, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Born on August 12, 1941, in Bedford, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Calvin S. & Martha J. (Shull) Horner, and the loving husband of Geraldine A. (Boccagno) Horner for over 30 years until her passing in 2022.
A proud graduate...
