OBITUARIES

Obituaries for Our Reamstown & Ephrata Locations

Mary Mcdennis

Mary Mcdennis

Jul 27, 2021

Mary K. (Hassler) McDennis, 90, formerly of Adamstown, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Phoebe Berks, Wernersville, where she resided since January. She was also a former resident of Keystone Villa in Ephrata. Born in Adamstown, Mary was a twin daughter of the late Wayne and Gertrude (Fitterling) Hassler and the devoted wife of 48 years to LeRoy...

Harold Kissinger

Harold Kissinger

Jul 23, 2021

Harold P. Kissinger, 85, of Akron, passed away late Friday night, July 23, 2021, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Brecknock Twp., Lancaster Co., Harold was a son of the late Monroe U. and Mazie A. (Kring) Noll and husband to the late Florence W. (Williams) Rupp Kissinger for 22-years, until her passing in 2012. Harold was a...

Fr. James H. Geiger, C.Ss.R

Fr. James H. Geiger, C.Ss.R

Jul 15, 2021

The Rev. James Howard Geiger of the St. John Neumann community, Stella Maris, Timonium, Maryland, died July 15, 2021, aged 87 and seven months. Father Geiger is predeceased by his brother and fellow Redemptorist William Geiger who died in 2007. Born in Rochester, New York, December 20, 1933, to George and Gertrude (Bradler), he was baptized and confirmed at...

Patricia A.  Schmuck

Patricia A. Schmuck

Jul 15, 2021

Patricia “Pat” A. Schmuck, 85, formerly of Leola, PA, passed away peacefully at Berks Heim Nursing Home in Leesport, PA on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Pat was an interior designer for the former Good’s Furniture in New Holland, PA for 21 years. She loved decorating, being in the outdoors, flower gardening, being with her family and especially enjoyed her...

David A. Stewart

David A. Stewart

Jul 14, 2021

David A. Stewart, 57, of Ephrata, PA, passed away at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Dave was the loving husband of Lisa Fisher Stewart and son of the late Edwin and Linda Stewart. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters: Emily and Jenn Stewart; a grandson, Greyson; a brother, Edwin L....

Annette Lynn Bonawitz

Annette Lynn Bonawitz

Jul 9, 2021

Annette Lynn Bonawitz, 60, of Ephrata, PA, passed away at home on Friday, July 9, 2021. Lynn was the loving wife of John E. Bonawitz with whom she shared 41 years of marriage. She is also survived by her daughter, Kallista A. Bonawitz of Concord, MA, companion of Elizabeth R. Bonawitz, Scott Meek, and Sara Hillenmeyer; son, Michael W....

H. Randall Leinbach

H. Randall Leinbach

Jul 8, 2021

H. Randall “Randy” Leinbach, 78, of Ephrata, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Born in Ephrata, PA, Randy was a son of the late Harry G. and Jennie (Batsch) Leinbach. He was married to his loving wife, Anne E. (Ebersole) Leinbach on November 23, 1961. They were inseparable since age thirteen....

Marie Adams

Marie Adams

Jul 5, 2021

Marie B. "Mickey" Adams, 72 of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, passed away in the loving presence of her family early Monday morning, July 5, 2021. Born in Altoona, the oldest of six siblings, she was a daughter of Carmela (Ricapito) Bowman and the late William Redding Bowman and the devoted wife of 51 years to Robert S. Adams....

Jane C. Carlson

Jane C. Carlson

Jul 3, 2021

Jane C. Carlson, age 79 passed away peacefully at Hospice and Community Care on July 3, 2021 with her 2 daughters by her side. Jane was the only child of Eugene and Florence (Bogue) Breaton. She was born in Valley Stream, NY and lived on Long Island for 44 years before relocating to Ephrata, PA. She was a dedicated...

Donald P. Eckel

Donald P. Eckel

Jun 26, 2021

Donald P. Eckel, 86, of Brownstown, PA, passed away at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy, PA on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Born and raised in Johnstown, PA, Donald was son of the late Julius and Marion (Flemming) Eckel. Donald served in the U.S. Army and worked as an engineer for NASA. He was a longtime resident of...

Shirley Arnold

Shirley Arnold

Jun 26, 2021

Shirley K. Arnold, 97, formerly of Adamstown, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Pottstown Memorial Hospital. Born in Brecknock Twp, Berks Co, she was the daughter of the late Leroy M. & Mazie E. (Shupp) Krick and the loving wife of 70 years to Henry H. Arnold until his passing in 2017. Shirley worked in apparel manufacturing for...

Mary Becker

Mary Becker

Jun 19, 2021

Daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, school teacher, friend, student, coworker, Nisei Week Princess, coach, writer, scout leader, community volunteer, kayak partner, child of God, an inspiration to all who knew her. Mary was all these and more. Mary was a member of the Mifflin Writers Group, the Keystone Canoe Club. She was a Scout den mother, committee member, trainer...

Aaron Marty Martin

Aaron Marty Martin

Jun 19, 2021

Aaron “Marty” L. Martin, 43, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy, PA after a courageous 15-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Romney, West Virginia, Aaron had been a resident of the Ephrata area for the past 19 years. Aaron loved his family more than anything else....

Ruth Ann D. Messner

Ruth Ann D. Messner

Jun 19, 2021

Ruth Ann Messner of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, and a former resident of Ephrata, passed away on June 19, aged 89 years. Ruth Ann was born in 1931, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Arthur James Davies and Phyllis Leona (Frazier) Davies. Reared in nearby Mt. Lebanon, PA, she attended public schools there, graduating in 1949. A partial scholarship from...

Vernon Albert Repass

Vernon Albert Repass

Jun 18, 2021

Vernon Albert Repass, 71, of Ephrata, PA, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, June 18, 2021. Born January 28,1950 in York County, Pa, Vernon's parents were Lorraine Gladys Kashner and Vernon O. Repass. He worked over the years at Hestaco Sewing as a sewing machine mechanic, Shirley Manufacturing and MEKE Manufacturing and in his retirement years he...

Eleanor Harter

Eleanor Harter

Jun 18, 2021

Eleanor C. (Wink) Harter, 77, of Ephrata, passed away in the loving presence of her family, June 18, 2021, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Hamburg, the eldest of eight siblings, she was a daughter of the late Harvey & Kathryn (Berger) Wink and the devoted wife to James H. Harter for 61 years. Eleanor worked...

Sylvia L. Kochel

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

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.

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

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...

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