Obituaries for Our Reamstown & Ephrata Locations
Sylvia L. Kochel
Jun 18, 2021
It is with deep sadness that the family of Sylvia Kochel announces her death on Friday, June 18, 2021. She had been under the care of hospice. She was born in Farmersville, PA on August 6, 1936. Sylvia was the daughter of the late Preston Martin Hufford and Florence Trostle Hufford. She is survived by her two sons, Frank...
Rodney Brewster
Jun 17, 2021
Rodney L. Brewster, 57, of Denver, passed away at home on Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was the longtime caring companion of Larry Zerbe and dear friend of David Grammas. Rodney was a U.S. Army Veteran. Originally from Arkansas, Rodney enjoyed both west coast and east coast living. Before settling in Denver, PA, Rodney had lived in California for...
David F. Ward, Jr.
Jun 11, 2021
David F. Ward, Jr. passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 11, 2021. He was 70 years old. David was born in Jersey City, NJ and was the youngest of four children born to parents David F. and Ida Davis Ward. David graduated from Hoboken High School, attended St. Peter’s College, and was offered a full scholarship to...
Tyler Leisey
Jun 6, 2021
Tyler Scott Leisey, 27, of Adamstown, passed away unexpectedly after sustaining injuries from an auto accident in the early morning of Sunday, June 6, 2021. Born in West Reading, he was the son of Jeffrey S. Leisey, companion of Sharon Patton and Phyllis J. Reinert, companion of Edward V. Williams Jr. Tyler graduated from Cocalico High School and the...
Eileen Hall
Jun 4, 2021
Eileen W. Hall, formerly of Stevens, passed away peacefully in the early morning of her 83rd birthday, Friday, June 4, 2021, at Ephrata Manor. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Franklin E. & Aimee (Woolley) Hall. Eileen was a graduate of Abington Sr. High School, class of 1956. For many years she worked as a...
Theodore "Ted" Musselman
Jun 2, 2021
Theodore W. Musselman passed away peacefully at home at the age of 87 on June 2, 2021. Born in Adamstown to Carl B. Musselman and Myrtle (Stork) Musselman, Ted attended Shillington High School and then pursued a business degree from F & M College, graduating in 1956. After graduation from F & M, Ted married Margaret A. McConnell (Musselman)...
Presley Lindeman
Jun 1, 2021
Presley Jane Lindeman, adored infant daughter of Preston H. Jr. and Emily A. (Carty) Lindeman, made her way into our hearts and the heavens on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Presley was stillborn at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital that day, surrounded by her loving family. In addition to her parents, Presley is survived by three siblings, Anastasia, Lily, & McKenna;...
Gary Peters
May 27, 2021
Gary L. Peters, 79, of Denver, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Melvin & Dorothy (Sharpe) Peters and the devoted companion to Carol L. Barney for 23 years. Gary was a U.S. Army Veteran, stationed in Germany during early 1960s. He worked...
Richard Dobson Jr.
May 25, 2021
Richard D. Dobson Jr., 65, of Denver, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Reading, he was a son of Marylyn (Houck) Dobson and the late Richard D. Dobson Sr. Richard was a U.S. Navy veteran. He loved his family and will be dearly missed. In addition to his mother, Richard is survived...
Frederick Orth
May 24, 2021
Frederick H. Orth,70, of Reinholds, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading, Fred was a son of the late Harry and Catherine (Boyer) Orth and the devoted husband of 45 years to Sophia A. (Straka) Orth. Fred was a graduate of Reading High School, class of 1969. He was a...
Glenn Shaffer
May 23, 2021
Glenn W. Shaffer, 96, of Denver, passed away May 23, 2021, after a brief stay at Stoneridge Towne Center in Myerstown. He was the husband of the late Shirley (Barkley) Shaffer, who passed in 2009. He was born in Loysville, son of the late Linn & Laura (Keller) Shaffer. He worked as a Lineman for PPL and after 36...
Françoise J. Swisher
May 19, 2021
Françoise Jacqueline Swisher, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the age of 77. She was born on December 2, 1943 in Montmorillon, France. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Georges and Renée (Dubois) Perreau, brothers Georges and Jean Jacques Perreau. Françoise is survived by two sisters, Anne Marie Olson of...

Tyler Fry
May 15, 2021
Tyler Alan Fry, 26, of Denver, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 unexpectedly after sustaining injuries from a motorcycle accident. Born in Lancaster, Tyler was the son of Melissa (Schlott) Miller, wife of Drew Miller of Mohnton and Matthew Fry, husband of Steffanie (Kleinfelter) Fry of Denver. Tyler was a graduate of Cocalico High School, class of 2013. He...
Sandra J. Kirkpatrick
May 14, 2021
Sandra J. Kirkpatrick, 73, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the Gardens at Stevens after a brief illness. She was a daughter of the late Leroy and Florence (Barnett) Reisch and wife of the late Barry Kirkpatrick. Sandra was born in Berks County and was a longtime Ephrata resident. She had been the owner/operator...
Nancy K. Schonewetter
May 13, 2021
Nancy Kay (Clifford) Schonewetter, 73, passed away at Conestoga View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, May 13th, 2021. She was born in Vernon, TX to the late Aaron Jack Clifford and Mildred Kathryn (King) Clifford on July 16th, 1947. She was an only child and lived with her parents in Texas, Colorado, and Southern California. They loved spending...
Aileen Kulp
May 8, 2021
Aileen D. Kulp, 88, of Stevens, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. She went to be with her Lord and Savior. Born in Woodville, Pa, she was a daughter of the late Homer & Helen (Klader) Hinkle and the loving wife to Ivan Kulp, Jr. until his passing in 1981. Aileen is survived...
Erma M. Gehman
May 3, 2021
Erma M. Gehman, 87, formerly of Ephrata, PA, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Lancashire Hall in Lancaster, PA. Born in Ephrata, PA, Erma was a daughter of the late Frank and Alice (Kochart) Weise. She was married to Clarence A. Gehman on October 27, 1951, and they shared 69 years of marriage before his passing on...
William "Bill" Lied
May 2, 2021
William G. "Bill" Lied, 95, of Denver, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at WellSpan Ephrata Comm. Hospital. He was the loving husband of over 70 years to Dorothy O. "Dottie" (Flemish) Lied, who also passed away on the same day, just hours before Bill. Born in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster Co, Bill was a son of the late William...
Dorothy "Dottie" Lied
May 2, 2021
Dorothy O. "Dottie" Lied, 92, of Denver, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Maple Farms Nursing Center, Akron. She was the loving wife of over 70 years to William G. "Bill" Lied who also passed away on the same day, just hours after Dottie. Born in Bath, Pa, Dottie was a daughter of the late Frank & Mary...
Charles "Art" Clair
May 1, 2021
Charles Arthur "Art" Clair, 71, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. He was a son of the late Harvey and Alverta (Eshleman) Clair. Art worked as a foreman for Fleet Air shoes in his early adult years. Later he enjoyed delivering newspapers for LNP early in the morning before going...
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