Douglas Mark "Doug" Weitzel, 51, of Manheim, died unexpectedly at home Monday, Oct. 3, 2011.

Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Raymond H. and Eileen Adams Weitzel of Lewes, Del.

Doug worked at Johnson Controls, York, in computer graphics. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Germania Band Club, Manheim. Doug loved to go deep sea fishing.

Surviving in addition to his parents are a brother: Dale M. Weitzel, companion of Krystal Bucher, of Manheim; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and his companion: Sharon White, of Manheim.

He was preceded in death by a brother: David Michael Weitzel.

His memorial service was held at the Buch Funeral Home, Manheim, on Oct. 11. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Kindly omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Doug’s memory to the Buch Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses.

To send the family online condolences, visit buchfuneral.com.

Caroline M. Weaver, 91, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 at home with her family.

Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late William and Lizzie (Kreider) Caldwell. Caroline was the wife to the late Lester S. Weaver, who passed away January 1993.

She worked as a laborer for Kerr Glass Group. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family.

Surviving are four daughters: June L. Hamaker, wife of Gary, of Lancaster; Sharon M. DeVerter, of Lancaster; Carol Linda, wife of Jerry Burgess, of Peach Bottom; and Phyllis K. Henry, of Pequea; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son: Thomas E. Goswick; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; five brothers: Charles, George, Arthur, Mervin and Lloyd Caldwell; and two sisters: Ruth Caldwell and Phoebe Nixdorf.

A funeral service was held on Oct. 10 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, Lititz, with Pastor Michelle Armster and Pastor Ed Dickel officiating. Interment will be held at Conestoga Memorial Park.

Robert W. "Bob" Stormfeltz, 87, formerly of Manheim, died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 at Pleasant View Retirement Community.

Born in Manheim, he was the son of the late Harry and Clara Weidman Stormfeltz. He was the husband of the late Arlene Plank Stormfeltz who died in February of this year.

Bob retired as a chemist at the former Raymark Industries, Manheim. He was a graduate of Manheim Central High School in 1943 and Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, in 1947 with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a faithful member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manheim, where he was involved in the choir and orchestra.

He was also a member of the Manheim Lions Club, American Chemical Society for 50 years, Moonlighters Orchestra, F&M Blue and White Singers and Swanton Community Band in Swanton, Vt. Bob actively volunteered at the Manheim and Warwick ambulance associations. His interests included, golfing, fishing and boating and he enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Phillies. A handyman, Bob had the ability and knowledge to fix anything.

Merle V. Ruhl, 89, of Elizabethtown, passed away Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.

Born in Manheim, he was the son of the late Emerson and Annetta (Alexander) Ruhl. He was the husband of the late Erma Jean (Lehman) Ruhl who died in 1996.

Mr. Ruhl was a farmer all of his life and retired in 1996. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Elizabethtown, where he served on the board as a trustee, usher and counter. He was also a member of the Elizabethtown Kiwanis. Merle enjoyed hunting small game and deer and always had to have a dog.

He is survived by a son: Wilbur E., husband of Victoria Ruhl, and a daughter: Carole Jean, wife of John Fullerton, all of Elizabethtown; four grandchildren: Sue, wife of Glenn Scott; Philip, husband of Sharon Fullerton; Pam, wife of Pastor Michael Farren: and Terry Ruhl; nine great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Mary Ann Ruhl and Ruth Witman.

Merle was preceded in death by a sister: Miriam Ruhl.

A funeral service was held on Oct. 10 at Miller/Sekely Funeral Services, Elizabethtown. Interment took place in Mount Tunnel Cemetery, Elizabethtown.

Irene E. Nolt, 89, of Manheim, passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 at the United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz.

Born in Salisbury Township, she was the daughter of the late Eli and Mary Winey Eby. She was the wife of the late Miles O. Nolt who died in 2005.

Irene was a full time self-employed seamstress. She was an active and faithful member of Erisman Mennonite Church, Manheim, where she was a Sunday school teacher for the children and she was involved with the sewing circle. Irene was a member of the Pennsylvania Nut Growers Association and the former Lancaster County Farm Women. She volunteered at the Mount Joy Gift & Thrift. Her interests included reading, walking and daily praying; especially for all her family members.

Surviving are a daughter: Fay E., wife of Ira S. Landis, of Strasburg; three sons: Glenn E., husband of Marilyn Miller Nolt, Clair E., husband of June Wenger Nolt, and Dale E., husband of Karen Miller Nolt, all of Manheim; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister: Miriam Reitz, of Landis Homes.

Dennis "Ed" Kiser, 61, went to be with his Lord Monday, Oct. 3, 2011 unexpectedly at his home in Manheim.

Born in York, he spent the last 16 1/2 years married to his beloved wife, Nancy. Ed was the son of the late Norman and Dr. Marie Kiser of Landisville.

After graduating from York County Vocational Technical School in 1969, Ed served in the Navy on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA 42) during the Vietnam War. He belonged to the Manheim VFW. Ed was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Mount Joy. Ed spent much of his career as a building contractor in California, and after years of carpentry, he was employed by Aspen Dental as a denture technician. He enjoyed working with and building things with wood from homes to boats and woodcarving water fowl. Ed was an inventive tinkerer with a curious mind. He also enjoyed reading mystery novels.

He is also survived by a son: Ben, of York; two step-children: Jennifer Seymour, of Lancaster; and Steve Bryner, of Manheim; a sister: Jeani Kiser, of Loganville; and a brother: David, of York.

On Sunday, Oct. 9, at Brethren Village after 100 glorious years on this earth, Stanley W. "Hos" Hosler passed through Heaven’s gates.

He was born on Aug. 9, 1911 in Elstonville to the late Walter G. and Daisy White Hosler, the first of 11 children. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Elsie Zerphy Hosler, who died on March 22, 2006.

Stanley lived most of his adult life in Salunga, where he worked for the former Hiestand Feed Mill until he retired in 1974. Stanley was very active in the Salunga Church of the Brethren. When the church joined together with the East Petersburg Church of the Brethren to form Hempfield Church of the Brethren he served as a deacon and sung in the church choir and the men’s a capella chorus. He was very active in the early years of the Salunga Fire Company, serving as an officer and driver. Stanley and his wife enjoyed traveling for many years; they both retired to Brethren Village in 1974 where they spent their remaining years with many friends.

Mary Jane Fitzpatrick, 77, of Lititz, was gently taken by angels Monday, Oct. 3, 2011 surrounded by her family.

Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Mary Amelia and Henry Dreher. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, James Roy Fitzpatrick, in 1997.

A native of Pittsburgh, Mary Jane graduated from Oliver High School in 1952 and continued her education at South Side Nursing School, where she obtained her R.N. degree. Mary Jane worked in nursing for many years at Doylestown Hospital. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church of Kissel Hill. Mary Jane and Roy eventually relocated to Bucks County where they raised their three children: Marjorie, Jim and Dale. They moved to Lititz in 1995. Mary Jane enjoyed quilting in which she won numerous awards, was an avid gardener of roses and was the best Christmas cookie baker.

She will be greatly missed by all her children: Marjorie Fitzpatrick, of Lafayette Hill; Jim, husband of Joyce, of Lititz; and Dale, husband of Diane, of Lititz. She also had five grandchildren who loved their grandma greatly: Matthew, Emma, Sarah, Kristi and Trevor Fitzpatrick, all of Lititz.

By: BRUCE MORGAN Record Express Sports Editor bmorgan.eph@lnpnews.com, Staff Writer

Photo by Stan Hall
Manheim Central keeper Corissa Landis pounces on a loose ball in the goal mouth as teammate Katie Bustin (22) moves in.Photo by Stan Hall
Manheim Central keeper Corissa Landis pounces on a loose ball in the goal mouth as teammate Katie Bustin (22) moves in.

Given their history this season, Ephrata easily could have panicked.

Their one-goal lead against Manheim Central, in a game with playoff implications, had just evaporated and there wasn’t much room for error.

"Usually we panic when it gets tied up," Ephrata junior forward Moriah Pfautz said, " and that’s why we gathered at the top of the circle. It really calms us down."

On Monday, the Lady Mounts kept their composure and got two goals in the final 17 minutes from Pfautz, both on assists from junior Mackenzie Ruth, to snap a 1-1 tie and defeat rival Manheim Central 3-1 in a key Section Two showdown at Manheim’s Elden Rettew Field. That also completed a hat trick for Pfautz, who increased her season total to a team-leading 20 goals.

By: BRUCE MORGAN Record Express Sports Editor bmorgan.eph@lnpnews.com, Staff Writer

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Haley Goodling fired one birdie on Saturday at the District 3 Girls Golf Championships.

And it couldn’t have come at a better time for the Manheim Central sophomore.

Having shot a two-day total of 167 (86-81) at the Briarwood West Golf Course, she finished in a second-place tie with Red Land’s Ali Habermehl. But in the playoff round, Goodling birdied the par-4 hole one to clinch the silver medal. She was one of 10 who qualified for the PIAA Eastern Regional Tournament, set for Monday, Oct. 17 at Golden Oaks Golf Club in Fleetwood.

"(Haley) has continued to improve and has been working hard and gaining confidence with her post-season play," Manheim Central coach Phil Blanck remarked. "She is a very consistent player and controls her emotions very well during play."

Warwick junior Drew Baker also competed at the District 3 Boys Championships and fell a little short of moving on with a two-day total of 156 (79-77), placing him tied for 36th overall. The top 20 boys finishers advanced to the Regional Tournament.