Obituaries for Our Reamstown Location
Phyllis J. Keener
Apr 6, 2026
Phyllis J. Keener, 80, of Reinholds, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 6, 2026. Born on November 15, 1945, in Schoeneck, Pennsylvania, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Leon H. and Marguerite (Wenrich) Sweigart, and the loving wife of Ronald Keener.
Phyllis’s career was marked by diligence and care. She dedicated many years...
Christian Wolfersberger Jr.
Apr 5, 2026
Christian “Chris” Wolfersberger Jr., 72, of Ephrata, passed away Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Chris was born and raised in Ephrata, a son of the late Christian Sr. and Catherine (Eberly) Wolfersberger. Chris built his life on hard work, integrity, and loyalty to those he loved. He married his wife, Florence (Ludwig) Wolfersberger, on December 20, 1969, and together they...
Arlan E. Gauker
Apr 1, 2026
Arlan E. Gauker, 89, of Denver, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at his home. Born on April 5, 1936, in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Arlan was the son of the late Llewellyn and Ruth (Shadler) Gauker. On August 31, 1957, Arlan married Justine A. (Rickenbach) Gauker, their loving relationship became a cornerstone of his life’s journey.
A graduate of Ontelaunee...
Clarice M. Haws
Apr 1, 2026
Clarice M. Haws, 91, of Stevens, formerly of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 1st, 2026, at Gardens of Stevens. Born on July 8, 1934, in Weimer, Texas, Clarice was the daughter of the late Alfred C. and Elizabeth (Schrieffer) Sanders, and the loving wife of the late Jay E. Haws until his passing in 2000.
Clarice graduated from...
Shaun M. Fox
Mar 31, 2026
Shaun M Fox, 44, of Adamstown passed away at his home on March 31st, 2026.
Born On July 16, 1981, to Will and Rose Fox in Ephrata Pennsylvania Shaun graduated from Garden Spot High School and worked for A.H Plastering. He married Anita Newswanger on June 23, 2006, and they had four children. Shaun was a loving husband, dedicated father, an...
Randall Lee Hurst
Mar 31, 2026
Randall Lee Hurst, 55, of Stevens, passed away peacefully at his home in Stevens on March 31, 2026. Born on August 29, 1970, in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, to Leroy N. and Patricia Ann (Doutrich) Hurst, and the loving husband to Sandra (Peachey) Hurst.
A graduate of Pleasant Valley Mennonite School, Randall built a career over the past twenty years focused on car...
Caleb N. Francis
Mar 10, 2026
Caleb N. Francis, 25, passed away unexpectedly on March 10th, 2026, at Hershey Medical Center. Born on July 7, 2000, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Gregg & Lynette Francis.
Caleb was a graduate of Cocalico High School, class of 2020, and dedicated his career to operations at Four Seasons, where he made a lasting impression on his colleagues....
Andrew J. Longenecker
Mar 3, 2026
Andrew J. Longenecker, 58, of Shillington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Tower Health Reading Hospital. Born in Willow Street, Andy was the son of Dale K. Longenecker and the late Mary Ellen (Landis) Longenecker. He was the loving husband of Donna L. (Sidelinker) Longenecker for 13 years.
Andy grew up in Willow Street and graduated from...
David E. Sloat
Mar 3, 2026
David E. Sloat, 81, of Lititz, passed away on March 3, 2026, at the WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was born on April 14, 1944, in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, the son of the late H. Evans and Kathryn (Weinhold) Sloat, and husband of 61 years to June (Davis) Sloat.
He was a proud graduate of the class of 1962 from Cocalico High...
Terry L. Ansel
Mar 1, 2026
Terry L. Ansel, 71, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born December 14, 1954, in Reamstown, PA, he was the son of Warren and Elizabeth (NEE: Gerhart) Ansel. Terry married Margaret Jaskot on February 25, 1995, in Denver, PA, and the couple lived in a 1790s house that he had restored in Reamstown....
Judith A. Pennabecker
Mar 1, 2026
Judith A. Pennabecker, passed away on March 1st, 2026, at Masonic Village of Elizabethtown, at the age of 90. Born on November 13, 1935, in Denver, she was the daughter of the late Robert & Kathleen (Gensemer) Rathman, and the loving wife of 60 years to Willard L. Pennabecker until his passing in 2014.
Judith was a proud graduate of Denver...
Georgean Y. Bixler
Mar 1, 2026
Georgean Y. Bixler, 93, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at Ephrata Manor. Born on December 19, 1932, in Adamstown, Georgean was a daughter of the late Samuel E. & Kathryn (Gehman) Youndt, and the loving wife of Galen S. Bixler for 60 years until his passing in 2014.
Georgean was a proud graduate of Shillington School, class of 1950....
Beatrice A. Hassler
Feb 24, 2026
Beatrice A. Hassler, a beloved member of the Adamstown community, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2026, at the age of 102. Born on February 8, 1924, in Brecknock Township, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Alvin K. and Mamie (Kissinger) Kring, and the loving wife of Earl Hassler for 66 years until he passed in...
Lowell D. Haws
Feb 2, 2026
Lowell D. Haws, 87, of Reinholds, passed away on February 2, 2026, at Tower Health Reading Hospital. He was born on January 18, 1939, in Reinholds, Pennsylvania, to the late John G. and Clara (Sloat) Haws, and the loving husband of 65 years to Sandra E. (Bixler) Haws, who he spent many years cultivating a deep connection to their community...
Brian R. Franck
Jan 27, 2026
Brian R. Franck, 74, of Denver, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. Born in Lancaster, Brian was a son of the late Richard K. and Alverta L. (Brubaker) Franck. He is survived by his son, Matthew R. (Danae) Franck; granddaughter, Kylie Franck; sisters, Tracey L. Franck and Holly J. (John Trievel Jr.) Franck; nieces. Elizabeth J....
Alta M. Hoshour
Jan 26, 2026
Alta M. Hoshour, 90, was called home to glory on Monday, January 26th, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital, after a brief illness. Born in Lauschtown, she was the daughter of the late Clarence J. & Bertha G. (Kessler) Weinhold and the wife of Earl Hoshour, Sr. until his passing in 2000. She was a fixture in the Bowmansville community, where...
Jacob E. Kurtz
Jan 21, 2026
Jacob Edward “Ed” Kurtz passed into the presence of the Lord Jesus on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was born on January 9, 1938, in Joanna Heights, Pennsylvania, the first-born son of the late Omar A. and Delphia (Plank) Kurtz.
Ed was self-employed as a skilled stone mason and faithfully served as pastor of Living Waters Fellowship in Morgantown, PA and...
Sandra L. Hostetter
Jan 20, 2026
Sandra L. Hostetter, 69, of Denver, passed away on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, at the WellSpan Community Hospital of Ephrata. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Robinson) Butterfield.
Sandra was employed for over 20 years at Turkey Hill Mini Mart and was a member of the Adamstown Rod and Gun Club. She lived a...
Derek L. Youndt
Jan 19, 2026
Derek L. Youndt, 47, of Adamstown, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. Born in Lancaster, Derek was the son of D. Linford Youndt (Dawn) and Elaine Muschlitz (Bob). He was the loving husband to Arin (Gillis) Youndt of 27 years.
Derek graduated from Ephrata High School, Class of 1997. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served honorably...
Charles A. Leid
Jan 17, 2026
Charles A. “Charlie” Leid, 87, formerly of Denver, passed away on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, at Ephrata Manor. Born November 17, 1938, in Denver, he was the son of the late Alfred H. & Helen E. (Hoshauer) Leid.
Charlie was a lifetime member of Muddy Creek Lutheran Church, where he was the first baby baptized in the new Church building.
Graduate of...
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