Obituaries for Our Reamstown Location
John W. Flood
Nov 24, 2025
John W. Flood, most lovingly known as John Boy, 64, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at the Supportive Concepts home in Reading. Born in Coatesville, John was a son of the late Ernest P. Toby’ and Ruth A. (Cochran) Flood.
John Boy was very funny, and he had a great laugh. He overcame everything with a smile despite the limitations...
Kenneth E. Ludwig
Nov 19, 2025
Kenneth E. Ludwig, aged 83, of Leola, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 19, 2025, at the Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehab Center. Born on May 22, 1942, in East Earl, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Elwood S. and Irene I. (Spriggle) Ludwig, and the loving husband of Miriam Louise (Shirey) Ludwig for 60 beloved years.
Ken's professional career was...
Herman L. Thornton
Nov 9, 2025
Herman L. Thornton, 78, of East Earl, passed away on November 9, 2025, at the Gardens at Stevens. Born on July 13, 1947, in Goshen, Virginia, Herman was a son of the late Arthur A. and Dorethy L. (Miller) Thornton, and the loving husband of Rachel E. (Hostetter) Thornton for 52 years.
Herman demonstrated a remarkable work ethic throughout his life,...
Joseph D. Aflague
Oct 29, 2025
Joseph D. Aflague, 77, of Stevens, passed away on October 29, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. He was born on January 28, 1948, in Agaña, Guam, to the late Maria F. (Untalan) Aflague, and was the loving husband of 52 years to Marguerite D. (Moorhead) Aflague.
Joseph dedicated more than two decades of his life to military service as a...
Adam S. Aharonian
Oct 28, 2025
Adam S. Aharonian was a son of Susan and Scott, brother of Alex, boyfriend to Veronica, family to many, friend to all fortunate enough to know him, passed away on October 28, 2025 at his home in Kennett Square at the age of 33. Adam was an eagle scout, a Pennsylvania State University graduate, and an engineer. He loved music,...
Chester L. Clair
Oct 25, 2025
Chester L. Clair, 81, known affectionately as Chet, passed away on October 25th, 2025, in the Hospice & Community Care Center in Mount Joy. Born on October 11, 1944, in Penn Township, he was a son of the late Harvey and Alverta (Eshleman) Clair. He grew up in the Penn Township and Hershey area, as one of many children.
Chester exemplified...
Gary D. Shober
Oct 21, 2025
Gary D. Shober, 80, of East Cocalico Twp., passed away Tues, Oct. 21st, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Gary as a son of the late George R. and Ada Alberta (Fritz) Shober. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War.
Gary had a strong work ethic through decades of service at several local companies - Bollman...
Cindy Marie Good
Oct 20, 2025
Cindy Marie Good, 61, born on March 26, 1964, passed away at her home in Narvon on October 20, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Cindy was born in Lancaster to the late Robert W. McGiniss and Edyth B. (Gilbert) Huyett.
A graduate of Garden Spot High School in 1982, Cindy was a dedicated professional who...
Mary Jane Grote
Oct 18, 2025
Mary Jane Grote loved being a mother. It was, in many ways, her greatest joy and calling. Her life was centered around her children and grandchildren—her pride, her passion, and her purpose.
Born on a farm in Cumru Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, on April 3, 1929, Mary Jane was one of six children of Charles M. and Aquilla B. Matz. Life...
Michael I. Frybarger
Oct 5, 2025
Michael “Mike” I Frybarger , 70, New Holland, Pa“He was one of the Good Ones,” echoes from all who knew him.Due to breathing complications and an exciting life of questionable decisions, Mike, ‘kicked the bucket’ at his home in Denver, Pa on Sunday October 5th 2025, leaving behind a trail of cherished memories.Born on October 22nd 1954, Mike’s infectious, life...
Anthony F. Rice
Sep 28, 2025
Anthony F. Rice, 80, passed away peacefully at Luther Acres in Lititz on September 28, 2025. Born on May 16, 1945, in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Frederick H. & Dorothy (Spangler) Rice, and the loving husband of Jana F. (Slater) Rice for 51 blessed years until her passing in 2021.
Anthony was a 1963 graduate of Ephrata...
Mark Alan Kline
Sep 24, 2025
Mark Alan Kline, 69, passed away on September 24, 2025, at the Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born on April 6, 1956, in Reading, he was a beloved son of Robert H. Jr. & Jane S. (Lausch) Kline.
Mark was a high school graduate of Cocalico, class of 1974. He had a distinguished career as a truck driver, where he...
Cheryl L. Lorenz
Sep 16, 2025
Cheryl L. Lorenz, 76, passed away on September 16, 2025, at the Gardens at Stevens. Born on December 27, 1948, in Monroe, Michigan, Cheryl was a daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Ervin Frederick Luthy Jr. and Joyce Elaine Myers; and the loving wife to the late James Lorenz since 1979 until his passing in 2023.
Cheryl was an honors graduate...
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...
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...
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