OBITUARIES

David C. Dierolf

Jan 6, 2025

David C. Dierolf, 67, of Reinholds, passed away on Monday, January 6th, 2025, at Tower Health Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, David was a son of the late Edwin and Shirley J. (Hoffman) Dierolf Jr. and the loving husband of 30 years to Alfreda Mosteller Dierolf.

David was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School and...

John Rutt

Jan 4, 2025

Beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle John Rutt, 73, of Stevens, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully January 4, 2025. He was born June 20, 1951 and resided in both Stevens, Pennsylvania and Chincoteague, Virginia. He attended Cocalico High School, and after becoming the Lancaster County Scoring Champion for basketball two years in a row, he received first team all county...

Rockford "Rocky" P. Leed

Jan 2, 2025

Rockford P. “Rocky” Leed, 81, of Stevens, passed away on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, at the WellSpan Ephrata Hospital with his loving wife and daughter, Karry, by his side. Born in Brownstown, Rocky was a son of the late Robert M. and Gladys (Bear) Leed. He was also the loving husband to Rosann M. (Lefever) Leed since their wedding...

J. Catherine Lesperance

Dec 26, 2024

Janet Catherine (Krebs) Lesperance passed on December 26th, 2024, while under hospice care at the Maple Farms Nursing Facility in Akron, Pa.

Cathy was born on April 8th, 1951, to Preston Calvin Krebs and Janet Ellen (Linkous) Krebs. Cathy graduated from Manheim Township High School in 1969. She went on to receive a bachelor's degree...

Sherrie Anne Stetler

Dec 23, 2024

Sherrie Anne Stetler (Mimi), 70, of Denver, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, December 23, 2024. She was born in Findlay, Ohio, on September 17, 1954, to the late Richard and Mary Anne Long.

Sherrie was a respected member in her community for her charitable work and professional relationships developed during her 44-year career...

Richard L Keller

Dec 22, 2024

Richard L. Keller, 69, of Stevens, passed away on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024, at the Hickory House nursing facility. Born in Lebanon, Richard was a son of the late Silas H. and Elaine O. (Musser) Keller. He was also the loving husband to Deborah (Drum) Keller until her passing in 2008.

Richard was the owner...

Paul Ott

Dec 21, 2024

Paul Ott, 86, of Reinholds, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 21st, 2024. Born in Norristown, Paul was a son of the late Daniel and Esther (Wallace) Ott.

Living in Wellsboro, Paul started his family, then moved back to Finicksville where he worked as an auto mechanic with his brother at Ott’s Garage....

Rita Abate

Dec 20, 2024

Rita Abate, 88, of Stevens, passed away on Friday, December 20th, 2024, at her home. Born in Philadelphia, Rita was a daughter of the late Salvatore & Maria (Scardino) LoMonaco, and the loving wife of Michael A. Abate Sr. for 30 years until his passing in 1987.

Rita graduated from the Philadelphia Catholic School for...

Wayne H. Dauber, Jr.

Dec 18, 2024

Wayne H Dauber Jr., 90, of Mohnton, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024. Born in Reading, Wayne was a son of the late Wayne H. & Rose S. (Stengel) Dauber, and loving husband of Brenda F. (Fox) Dauber for 50 years.

Wayne served his country...

Alvin R. Dehaven

Dec 17, 2024

Alvin R. DeHaven Jr., 76, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024. Born in Farmersville, Alvin was a son of the late Alvin R. and Elsie (White) DeHaven Sr. He was also the loving husband to the late Connie L. (McCoy) DeHaven for 55 years until her passing in 2020.

Alvin graduated from...

Ruth A. Witman

Dec 12, 2024

Ruth A. (Ruhl) Witman, 92, of Manheim, passed away on Thursday, December 12th, 2024, at the Neffsville Nursing & Rehab Center in Lititz. Born in Lancaster, Ruth was a daughter of Frank & Annetta (Alexander) Ruhl, and the loving wife of Glenn H. Witman for 55 years until his passing in 2011.

Ruth was a...

George A. Nagle

Dec 11, 2024

George A. Nagle, 83, of Clay Township, passed away on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, at his home. Born in Pine Grove, George was a son to the late George and Mable Nagle, and the loving husband of 59 years to Marlene M. (Hine) Nagle until her passing in 2021.

After graduating from Pine Grove High...

Rosann T. Moses

Dec 4, 2024

Rosann T. Moses, of Ephrata, formerly of Sunbury, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Born in Shamokin, Rosann was a daughter of the late Walter and Katherine (Slaninia) Tetkoskie.

Rosann was a graduate of Trevorton High School, class of 1963. She worked as a secretary for over 30 years for the Line Mountain School District,...

Clinton T. Cooper Jr

Dec 2, 2024

Clinton T. “Clint” Cooper Jr., 77, of Mohnton, passed away at the Reading Hospital on Monday, December 2nd, 2024. Born in Reading, Clint was a son of the late Clinton T. and Lydia M. (Drupp) Cooper, and the loving husband to Lynda (Youndt) Cooper.

Clint graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in the class of...

Robert A. Ross

Nov 26, 2024

Robert A. Ross, of Ephrata, was called Home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tues., Nov. 26 at Ephrata Manor. Born in Orange, New Jersey, he was 89 years old and the son of Willson and Dorothy Schott Ross of Forked River, NJ. Growing up, percussion was a great love of his and Bob became...

John C. Hutchinson

Nov 25, 2024

John C. Hutchinson, 87, of Denver, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, November 25, 2024. Born in Reamstown, John was the son of the late John L. and Mildred (Hoshower) Hutchinson and the loving husband to Dorothy A. (Hollenbach) Hutchinson for 48 years.

John was a graduate of Ephrata High School, class of...

Phyllis A. Johns

Nov 22, 2024

Phyllis A. Johns, 88, of Stevens, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 22nd, 2024. Born in Reinholds, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Howard L. & Mary (Artz) Zerbe. She was the loving wife of Mr. Mervin H. Johns for 45 years until his passing in 2003.

Phyllis...

Ellen Mary Moran

Nov 22, 2024

Ellen Mary (Lohan) Moran, 88, of Ephrata, passed away at her home, with her daughter and granddaughter at her side, on Friday, November 22nd, 2024. Born in Galway, Ireland, Ellen was a daughter of the late Thomas F & Mary J (Kelly) Lohan, and the loving wife of William P. Moran for 53 years until his passing in 2013....

Helen Nolt

Nov 20, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Nolt, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister & aunt on November 20, 2024. She was born on September 30, 1936, in Lititz, PA to the late Walter & Josephine Smith.

Helen met the love of her life Lester & they married May 7, 1955...

Thomas T. Venditti

Nov 19, 2024

Thomas Theolbold Venditti, 82, of Ephrata, passed away on November 19, 2024, in Lancaster. He was survived by his wife, Joan Venditti, with whom he celebrated their 50th anniversary in October.

Born on April 13, 1942, in Manhattan, New York City, he was son of the late Americo and Alba (Boldizzoni) Venditti.

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