Sandra L. Wolf
Aug 20, 2026
Sandra Lee Wolf (née Gerhart) passed away peacefully on August 20 at Ephrata Manor. A devoted mother, a loyal friend, and a talented cook and baker with a gift for bringing people together, she brought her tremendous energy and attention to detail to everything she did. She was 84.
The daughter of John and Verna Gerhart, Sandy (as she liked to...
Barry Ressler
Aug 16, 2026
Barry Ressler, a devoted son, brother and valued friend, passed away of natural causes at his home on August 16, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on August 29, 1956, in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Barry was the son of the late Henry and Marguerite (Mohler) Ressler. He was predeceased by his parents.
Barry grew up in Ephrata and returned to live...
Kelley Lynne DeVault
Aug 11, 2026
Kelley Lynne DeVault, 43, of Lake City, Florida, passed away on August 11, 2026. Born on February 19, 1983, Kelley was a daughter of Joel & Susan Stieber, Kelley continuously touched lives with her gentle spirit and selfless nature.
Kelley was a graduate of Cocalico High School, where she laid the foundation for a life dedicated to helping others. This passion...
Phyllis Biacchi
Aug 6, 2026
Phyllis (Ferraino) Biacchi passed away on August 6, 2026, in Ephrata, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy-two years, Louis A. Biacchi and a son, Joseph A. Biacchi. She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Graziadio, two sons, Louis J. Biacchi and Lawrence P. Biacchi, as well as four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Phyllis was...
Clyde Weise
Aug 4, 2026
Clyde Weise, 88, of Sinking Spring, peacefully passed away on August 4, 2026 at Manor Care in Sinking Spring. Born August 6, 1937, in Ephrata, Clyde was the son of the late Frank P. & Alice M. (Kochart) Weise, and the husband of Doris A. (Marxen) Weise.
Clyde’s early years in Ephrata set the foundation for a lifetime of dedication and...
Michelle E. Pratt
Aug 1, 2026
Michelle Pratt of Ephrata PA passed away on August 1, 2026. Born in Darby, PA, at Mercy Catholic Hospital, she was a daughter of the late Elma Noel Kramer and Robert Kramer of Ft. Lauderdale. She was the wife of Daniel Ham.
Michelle is survived by 6 children, Josh, Alexis, Johanna, Jackie, Danielle and Deanna. She enjoyed spending time with her...
David E. Burkholder
Jul 18, 2026
David E. Burkholder, 64, of Columbia, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center. Born on July 27, 1961, in Ephrata, David was a son of Paul S. & Ruth I. (Leister) Burkholder.
David was a graduate of Cocalico High School, class of 1979, where he was a champion wrestler. With a keen aptitude...
Nevin R. Andes
Jul 2, 2026
Nevin R. Andes, 83, of Ephrata, went to meet his Lord & Savior on Thursday, July 2, 2026. He passed away at home after a 12-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones.
Nevin was born in Ephrata to parents, Ray and Irene (Wenger) Andes and he was the loving husband of 62 years to Darla (Nissley) Andes, his...
Lorraine Patterson
Jun 30, 2026
Lorraine Patterson, 95, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born on September 28, 1930, in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late John Brugger and Gladys Bixler, and the loving wife of the late Kenneth A. Patterson until his passing in 1986.
Lorraine grew up in Ephrata and graduated with the Ephrata High...
Donald E. Steinmetz Jr.
Jun 26, 2026
Donald E. Steinmetz Jr., 56, affectionately known to many as Don, passed away on June 26, 2026, at his home in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, surrounded by family. Born on September 11, 1969, in Ephrata, Don was the son of Donald E. Steinmetz & Paula M. (Virginski) Spangler, and the loving husband for 35 years to Michelle (Mann) Steinmetz.
Throughout his life, Don...
Carol A. Walmer
Jun 25, 2026
Carol A. (Ohms) Walmer, 70, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026. Born in Dayton Ohio, she grew up as a minister's daughter and moved often based on her father's missions.
Carol was the loving wife of 45 years to her husband, R. Michael Walmer. Together, they built a life filled with laughter, adventure, and a steadfast commitment, their story...
Martha M. Coble
Jun 23, 2026
Martha M. (Kitch) Coble, 77, of Ephrata, affectionately known as Marty, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital.
Marty’s roots ran deep in Ephrata, where she was born, raised, and built a life full of genuine connections. She spent a significant chapter of her life brightening the days and evenings of many as a bartender at the...
Robert L. Martin
Jun 16, 2026
Robert L. Martin, passed away on June 16, 2026 at his home in Ephrata. Born in Ephrata on February 3, 1967, Robert was the son of the late Jeremiah M. and Naomi (Leister) Martin.
Robert is survived by his son: Cody Redcay of Denver; three siblings, Joyce Shenk, wife of Glen, of Leola, Donald, husband of Dawn (Martin) of Denver, Barry,...
Donald L. Long
Jun 11, 2026
Donald L. Long, 72, of West Reading, passed away on Thursday, June 11th, 2026, at Spruce Manor Nursing and Rehab Center.
Donald was born in Talmage, PA to Oliver A. Long and Bettie (Leisey) Long on September 2nd, 1953, and was also the loving husband of Michele E. (Livingood) Long for 31 years. He attended Ephrata High School. Donald worked as...
Nancy M. Sweigart
Jun 7, 2026
Nancy M. Sweigart, 87, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at Maple Farms Nursing Home. Born on January 15, 1939, in Wernersville, Pennsylvania, Nancy was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Rickert) Boyer, and the loving wife of Fred M. Sweigart for 40 years until his passing in 2001.
Nancy was a graduate of Conrad Weiser High School,...
Marcia L. Martin
Jun 5, 2026
Marcia L. Martin, 82, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at Garden Spot Village. Born on March 31, 1944, in Philadelphia, Marcia was a daughter of the late Mark and Florence (Steward) Hammel, and the loving wife of David Martin until his passing in 2025.
Marcia's journey began in Philadelphia, where she attended and graduated from Philadelphia High School for...
Rita M. Shirker
Jun 4, 2026
Rita M. Shirker, 94, peacefully passed away on June 4, 2026, at Maple Farm Nursing Home in Akron. Born in York, on December 16, 1931, Rita was a daughter of the late, George V. and Catherine (Grove) Deller, and the loving wife of Horace H. Shirker Jr. until his passing in 1999.
A graduate of York Catholic High School's class of...
Lucinda D. Ritter
Jun 1, 2026
Lucinda Diane (Gerhart) Ritter, 71, of Ephrata, passed peacefully in her sleep on June 1, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Cindy faced her diagnosis with unwavering positivity and grit; she was an inspiration to all who met her.
A native of Ephrata, Cindy was the daughter of the late Jacob and Arletta (Bingeman) Gerhart. She graduated from Ephrata...
Janice A. Robinholt
May 27, 2026
Janice A. Robinholt, 102, passed away on May 27, 2026, peacefully with friends Kathy Ravegum, Vicki Embley and Lenoir Wible by her side, at Luther Acres Nursing Home in Lititz. Born on November 4, 1923, and raised in Greenwood County, Kansas, Janice was a daughter of the late Hubert H. & Lela E. (Tubbs) Riley, and the loving wife to...
William E. Peters
May 19, 2026
William E. Peters, 93, passed away on May 19, 2026, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born on February 21, 1933, in Annville, Pennsylvania, William was a son of the late Edwin & Hattie (Spangler) Peters, and the loving husband of the late Teresa M. Peters until her passing in 2009.
A graduate of Annville High School in 1951. William furthered his...