Obituaries for Our Reamstown & Ephrata Locations
Douglas Mackley
Sep 10, 2025
Douglas Mackley, 83 of Reamstown, passed into the arms of Jesus on September 10, 2025. Born in Lancaster to the late Harris and Elizabeth (Getz) Mackley, he is survived by his wife of 52 years, Suzanne (Haldeman) Mackley.
Doug loved his family dearly and was known for his passions of fishing, the Cleveland Browns, St. Louis Cardinals and his '55 Chevy...
Margaret A. Miller
Sep 5, 2025
Margaret A. “Maggie” Miller, formerly of Stevens, and most recently residing with her daughter, Tracy, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025. Born on June 22, 1937, in Lancaster, to the late William and Carol (Miller) Martin, and the loving wife of Raymond R. Miller Jr. for 55 years until his passing in 2016.
Maggie worked part time at Fleet Air...
Emma L. Shirk
Sep 3, 2025
Emma L. Shirk, 77, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, at Ephrata Manor. She was born on October 25, 1947, in Reading to the late Robert and Amanda (Wilk) Behney and was the loving wife of Allen B. Shirk for 48 years until his passing in 2014.
Emma was a graduate of Cocalico High School, Class of 1965. Emma devoted...
David B. Moore Jr.
Sep 3, 2025
David B. Moore Jr., affectionately known as Davey, passed away on September 3, 2025, at the Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. He was born on October 25, 1957, in Lebanon, to the late David B. Sr. & Dorothy M. (Yeager) Moore.
A graduate of Cocalico High School, class of 1977, David dedicated a significant portion of his life to...
Zachary Andrew Wieland
Sep 2, 2025
On September 2nd, Zachary Andrew Wieland was wrapped in the arms of Jesus after spending 39 minutes on this side of heaven. He was diagnosed with a rare condition called lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) at 21 weeks gestation and fought more than 2 months longer, until the Lord called him home.
He is survived by heartbroken parents, Eric & Molly...
Susan J. Tracey
Sep 2, 2025
Susan J. Tracey passed away at WellSpan York Hospital on September 2, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on July 26, 1942, in Reading, Susan was a daughter of the late Paul & Leah Moyer, and the long-time companion of George Kohler.
Susan was a graduate of the ELCO High School Class of 1962. She led a fulfilling life as...
Richard J. Ross Sr.
Sep 1, 2025
Richard “Rick” Ross, Sr, 79 of Lancaster, Pa passed away on September 1, 2025, of natural causes. He was born in Lancaster, Pa on June 2, 1946, to Charles and Martha Ross. He is preceded by his two brothers and two sisters and his parents. He is survived by one son, Richard J. Ross Jr., 62, who lives in Wrightsville,...
Joan E. Horst
Aug 28, 2025
Joan E. Horst, 82, passed away on August 28, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. She was born on July 27, 1943, in Bareville, to the late Paul and Sylvia (Kauffman) Horst.
Joan’s educational journey included an apprenticeship in upholstery work at Kinder, a furniture manufacturer, and valuable experience in the food industry with Quinlan Pretzel, where she mastered the art...
William E. Marshall
Aug 27, 2025
William E. Marshall, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Reinholds on August 27, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on August 9, 1955, in Reading, he was a son of the late George H. and Anna M. (Miller) Marshall, and the loving husband of 46 years to Kathy (Fisher) Marshall.
William dedicated...
Christine J. May
Aug 24, 2025
Christine J. “Chrissy” May, 74, of Ephrata, passed away on August 24, 2025, at Spruce Manor Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on June 22, 1951, in Wilkes Barre, she was a daughter of the late Frank & Christine (Kultys) Ference, and the loving wife of Dennis J. May for almost 32 years, endearing her with many years of...
Cecelia L. Lausch
Aug 24, 2025
Cecelia L. Lausch, 93, a beloved homemaker and devoted family member, passed away on August 24, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born on September 20, 1931, in Ephrata, she was a daughter of the late John & Dorothy (Yarock) Brossman. She was also the loving wife of William L. Lausch for 53 years until his passing in 2009.
Cecelia was...
Alton W. Good
Aug 24, 2025
Alton W. Good, 74, of Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, August 24th, 2025, at Luther Acres Nursing Home in Lititz. Born in Ephrata, Al was a son of the late Norman B. Jr. & Emma (Weiler) Good, and the loving husband of Jane (Shirker) Good for nearly 43 blessed years.
Alton and Jane enjoyed their time living in Schoeneck and have...
Jean R. Shober
Aug 22, 2025
Jean R. Shober, 86, of Reinholds, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, at Reading Hospital. Born on May 11, 1939, in Durlach, she was a daughter of the late Clarence R. and Eva B. (Zartman) Snader, and the loving wife of the late Ronald E. Shober for 65 years.
A graduate of Cocalico Union High School, class of 1958, Jean...
F. John Hause
Aug 11, 2025
F. John Hause, 82, of Reading, passed away peacefully at his home on August 11, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on September 18, 1942, in Reading, he was the son of the late Francis G. Hause & Jean E. (Barto) Youndt. He was also the loving husband of Claudia Ann (Engle) Hause for a wonderful 62 years.
John began...
Kathy M. LeVan
Aug 10, 2025
Kathleen M. LeVan, passed away on August 10, 2025, in Denver. Born on March 7, 1954, in Reading, Kathleen was a daughter of the late Wayne A. & Mary M. (Voelker) Stump. She was also the loving wife of Rick LeVan.
A graduate of Twin Valley High School in 1972, Kathleen fully embraced her role as a homemaker, finding immense joy...
Deborah Garza
Aug 4, 2025
Deborah Garza, 68, of Ephrata, passed away naturally on August 4, 2025, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, leaving a legacy of love and devotion that will be cherished by all who knew her.
Deborah embraced her faith as a practicing and devoted Christian. Her life was a testament to her love for God, which she celebrated in every way possible. Through her unwavering...
Mary Ann Bucher
Aug 3, 2025
Mary Ann Bucher passed away at Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community on August 3rd, 2025, just five days shy of her 95th birthday. Born in Ephrata, Mary was a daughter of the late Harold L. & Anna Mae (Kopp) Capwell, and the loving wife of the late Cloyd Bucher Jr.
Mary worked as a sewing machine operator for Hopeland Manufacturing and...
Stephen E. White
Aug 2, 2025
Stephen Earl White, 78, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 2, 2025.
Steve was a loving, devoted husband to Delores (Ecenrode) White for 55 years. Together, they raised three children, Matthew (Beth) White of Lancaster Pennsylvania, David (Alicia) White, of Canby Oregon, and Elizabeth Umstead of Ephrata Pennsylvania. He...
Geraldine M. Goshert
Aug 1, 2025
Geraldine Mae Goshert, passed away on August 1st, 2025, at her home in Ephrata. Born on October 4, 1937, in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Robert F. & Vennetta (Ruth) Rupp, and the loving wife of the late Harold E. Goshert.
She enjoyed a fulfilling career, having worked at Hemricks and the Cinderella Sewing factories in Denver....
Marjorie N. Sylvis
Aug 1, 2025
Marjorie N. (Goodman) Sylvis, 96, born on June 25, 1929, in Lindenhurst, New York, peacefully passed away on August 1, 2025, at Maple Farms Nursing in Akron. She was a daughter of the late Christian and Marjorie (Wood) Nelson, and the wife of the late Leonard Goodman until his passing in October of 1983, and her second late husband, H....
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