Obituaries for Our Reamstown & Ephrata Locations
Julia Ceresini
Mar 10, 2021
Julia M. Ceresini, 69, of Ephrata, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Womelsdorf, Julie was a daughter of the late Herbert & Edith Fidler and the loving wife to John D. Ceresini. Julie was a graduate of Conrad Weiser High School, class of 1969. She met John that same year...
Mary Earle
Mar 7, 2021
Mary J. Earle, 67, of Ephrata, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Born in Bethel, Mary was a daughter to the late Donald & Dorothy (Schnoke) Miller and the loving wife of 23 years to Clifford M. Earle. Mary brought great joy to everyone who knew her; her fun-loving manner and bright humor will forever be remembered....
Elfriede Garman
Mar 4, 2021
Elfriede E. Garman, 92, of Stevens, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, March 4, 2021. Born in Langenselbold, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Hermann and Katarina (Mohn) Sandrock. Elfriede moved to the U.S. in 1948. She enjoyed gardening, growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers. She also enjoyed swimming and traveling. Family was important to Elfriede and she...
Marion R. Burkhart
Mar 2, 2021
Marion Rose Burkhart, 97, passed away at Keystone Villa, Ephrata, March 2, 2021. Born in Ephrata to the late Elmer Roussey and Carrie (Smith) Roussey, Marion is survived by two children, Dan Burkhart and wife Diane of Plano, Tx.; Sue Rettew and husband Brad of Akron, Pa.; two grandchildren, Laura Stehr of Reinholds, and Chad Rettew and wife Arlene...
John "Bill" Lawrence, Jr.
Feb 28, 2021
John W. “Bill” Lawrence, Jr., 85, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was the husband of Mildred J. (Brecht) Lawrence and son of the late John W. Lawrence, Sr. and Kathryn (Buck) Lawrence. Bill was a member of Yahweh’s Free Brethren Church in Bethel, PA and had worked as...
Arlene Burd
Feb 25, 2021
Arlene S. (Schmeck) Burd, 93, of Denver, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, February 25, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Vinemont, Arlene was a daughter of the late Raymond & Annie (Ulrich) Schmeck and the loving wife of 73 years to Clarence R. Burd until his passing in 2017. Arlene loved her family dearly...
Dorene A. Keefer
Feb 22, 2021
Dorene A. Keefer, 71, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. Born in Reinholds, PA, Dorene was a daughter of the late Howard Hornberger, Sr. and Pearl (Remp) Hornberger. Dorene was also preceded in death by her husband, James H. Keefer and a brother, Howard Hornberger, Jr. Dorene is survived by two children: Kevin Deiter of...
Linda J. Truskey
Feb 20, 2021
Linda J. Truskey peacefully passed away at home in Ephrata after a brief illness on February 20, 2021 with loved ones by her side. She was born Dec 21, 1944 in Ephrata, Pa. Linda was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Lorraine Doster. She was also predeceased by her partner, Bill Rinehart. Linda is survived by her children, Jennifer...
Curtis R. Hare
Feb 20, 2021
Curtis R. Hare, 87, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was the loving husband of Inez (Althouse) Hare and son of the late Helen I. (Young) Hare and George F. Hare, Sr. Curtis was born in Collingdale, PA and graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of...
Shirley M. Demmy
Feb 17, 2021
Shirley Mae (Reitz) Demmy of Ephrata, PA was called into eternity by the Lord on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, just days before her 88th birthday. She was a resident at Keystone Villa in Ephrata since June 1, 2020. Shirley was born in Talmage, PA on February 26, 1933, the daughter of the late J. Harlan and Ruth (Bushong) Reitz....
Ella Shupp
Feb 15, 2021
Ella Mae Shupp, 89, formerly of Ephrata, resident of Kadima Rehab & Nursing in Lititz, passed away Mon., Feb. 15, 2021. She was the daughter of the late J. Walter & Mabel A. (Germann) Shupp. Ella Mae spent her life in the Ephrata area and enjoyed all that small-town living could offer. She loved community activities, going to the...
Bonnie Walls
Feb 15, 2021
It is with tremendous sorrow but also incredible joy that we share that Bonita 'Bonnie' Susann Walls was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 15, 2021. She was the faithful wife to James Robert Walls, Jr., a loving mother to James Robert Walls III, Matthew Paul Walls, Kristi Lin Diaz (Walls), a wonderful Nana to...
Harold M. Nolt
Feb 15, 2021
Harold M. Nolt, 92, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was the husband of the late Floy E. (Dissler) Nolt and son of the late John and Stella Nolt. Surviving Harold are five children: Terry Nolt (Ann) of Akron, PA, Vickie Manchester (David) of Stevens, PA, Gary Nolt (Kathy)...
James E. Conley
Feb 13, 2021
James “Jim” E. Conley, 77, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Tower Health - Reading Hospital. Jim was born in Yocumtown, PA, son of the late James F. and Catherine (Killinger) Conley and was the loving husband of Judy A. (Claybaugh) Conley for 57 years and one day. He is also survived by two...
Dean L. Habecker
Feb 10, 2021
Dean L. Habecker, 64, of Mohnton, PA, died at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy, PA on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Born in Ephrata, PA, Dean was a son of the late Lamar and Ruth (Eberly) Habecker. Dean worked as a Machine Operator in the Sheet Metal Industry. Surviving are three sons: Jason (Tonda), Jeffrey (Heidi), and Matthew...
Robert Ritter
Feb 9, 2021
Robert E. Ritter, 77, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Ephrata Manor Retirement Community. Born in Lebanon County and raised in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Harry and Leah (Balsbaugh) Ritter. He was the loving husband of Audrey M. (Martin) Ritter, with whom he would have shared 60 years of marriage...
Teresa C. King
Feb 8, 2021
Teresa C. King, 71, of Akron, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 8, 2021 after a courageous battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor. Born in Ephrata, PA, Teresa was a daughter of D. Raymond Weidman and the late Dorothy K. (Rollman) Weidman. She was married to her loving husband, Chris S. King, on April 7, 1973....
Nancy M. Summy
Feb 7, 2021
Nancy M. Summy, 92, formerly of Ephrata, PA, passed away at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA, on Sunday, February 7, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond R. Summy, who passed away April 27, 2009 and daughter of the late Charles L. and Elsie K. (Boose) Myers. She is survived by a sister, Carol Ruth; eight...
Christine Dean
Feb 7, 2021
Christine Jo Dean, 57, of Denver, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in West Reading, she was a daughter of Sandra M. (Snyder) Bowman and the late Kenneth R. Moyer. Chris resided with her long-time loving companion and best friend, Marty Morgan. Chris attended Cocalico High School. She treasured the simple things in...
Jerome M. Krim
Feb 6, 2021
Jerome (Jerry) Krim, 95, of Ephrata passed away peacefully at his home in Keystone Villa on February 6, 2021. He was born in Hazelton, PA on May 4, 1925. Jerry was married to his loving wife Marilyn on October 23, 1955. Jerry was a proud WWII veteran. Although he had suffered from infantile paralysis (polio) as a young child,...
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