56, truck driver for J&L, enjoyed restoring pinball machines

Donald E. Newswanger, 56, of Lititz, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Suzanne (Martz) Brubaker and the late Richard Newswanger. Donald was the husband of Lisa (Lunsford) Newswanger with whom he celebrated 15 years of marriage.

Donald graduated from McCaskey High School. He was a truck driver for J&L Building Materials, Inc. He enjoyed restoring pinball machines and collected old cars and toys.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Lisa, and mother, Suzanne, is a son: Daniel Graybill; two step-children: David Simmons and Karissa Childers; step-father: Terry Brubaker; two granddaughters: Katie and Macie; three grandsons: Payton, Connor and Easton and a brother: David Newswanger.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Family and friends will be received from 6 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Donald’s name to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602.

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

56, truck driver for J&L, enjoyed restoring pinball machines

Donald E. Newswanger, 56, of Lititz, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Suzanne (Martz) Brubaker and the late Richard Newswanger. Donald was the husband of Lisa (Lunsford) Newswanger with whom he celebrated 15 years of marriage.

Donald graduated from McCaskey High School. He was a truck driver for J&L Building Materials, Inc. He enjoyed restoring pinball machines and collected old cars and toys.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Lisa, and mother, Suzanne, is a son: Daniel Graybill; two step-children: David Simmons and Karissa Childers; step-father: Terry Brubaker; two granddaughters: Katie and Macie; three grandsons: Payton, Connor and Easton and a brother: David Newswanger.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Family and friends will be received from 6 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Donald’s name to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602.

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

84, former R.N. at Village Vista and LGH

Mary E. Myers, 84, of Manheim passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013 at Audubon Villa, Lititz.

Born in Holtwood, she was daughter of the late Levis and Ella Herr Ambler. Mary worked at the former Village Vista, Rohrerstown, for 35 years as an R.N. She also worked for a short time at Lancaster General Hospital. Mary was the wife of late, Barry L. Myers who died in 1989. She graduated from the former Quarryville High School and Lancaster School of Nursing. Mary enjoyed camping, hiking, gardening and loved going to "the cabin." Mary attended the Worship Center, Leola.

Surviving are two daughters: Debra A. Myers; Kathleen, wife of Duane Sanders, both of Manheim; three sons: Gary L. Myers of Lititz; Terry P., husband of Tracy Baker Myers; Keith S. Myers, both of Manheim; four grandchildren and a sister: Marge, wife of Tom Teates of Riner, Va. She was preceded in death by a sister and four brothers.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service at Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. There will be visitation with the family on Wednesday afternoon from 1 p.m. until time of the service. Interment will be held at Manheim Fairview Cemetery.

84, former R.N. at Village Vista and LGH

Mary E. Myers, 84, of Manheim passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013 at Audubon Villa, Lititz.

Born in Holtwood, she was daughter of the late Levis and Ella Herr Ambler. Mary worked at the former Village Vista, Rohrerstown, for 35 years as an R.N. She also worked for a short time at Lancaster General Hospital. Mary was the wife of late, Barry L. Myers who died in 1989. She graduated from the former Quarryville High School and Lancaster School of Nursing. Mary enjoyed camping, hiking, gardening and loved going to "the cabin." Mary attended the Worship Center, Leola.

Surviving are two daughters: Debra A. Myers; Kathleen, wife of Duane Sanders, both of Manheim; three sons: Gary L. Myers of Lititz; Terry P., husband of Tracy Baker Myers; Keith S. Myers, both of Manheim; four grandchildren and a sister: Marge, wife of Tom Teates of Riner, Va. She was preceded in death by a sister and four brothers.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service at Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. There will be visitation with the family on Wednesday afternoon from 1 p.m. until time of the service. Interment will be held at Manheim Fairview Cemetery.

77, Stiegel retiree, online editor

Henry W. Holt, III, 77, of Ephrata, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 at his home.

The son of the late Henry W., Jr. and Betty Mason Holt, he was born in Lynchburg, Va. Henry and his loving wife, Catherine Clymer Holt shared 56 years of marriage.

Formerly of Lititz, Henry was a member of Crossroads Community Fellowship, Henry enjoyed singing solos and duets at church. He worked in printing and retired from Stiegel Printing in Manheim. For over 30 years Henry was the editor of the Deaf Christian Homepage.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son: Matthew Holt, husband of Donna, Denver; daughter: Monique Holt, wife of Tim Chamberlain, Washington, D.C. and grandchildren: Jacey and Jett Holt.

A funeral service was held for friends and family at the Crossroads Community Fellowship, Lititz, Nov. 16. Interment will be in Hess Mennonite Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Henry’s memory may be made to Ephphatha Deaf Ministries International Inc., 1609 England Ave., Everett, WA 98203.

To send online condolences to the family, visit richardheiseyfuneralhome.com.

77, Stiegel retiree, online editor

Henry W. Holt, III, 77, of Ephrata, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 at his home.

The son of the late Henry W., Jr. and Betty Mason Holt, he was born in Lynchburg, Va. Henry and his loving wife, Catherine Clymer Holt shared 56 years of marriage.

Formerly of Lititz, Henry was a member of Crossroads Community Fellowship, Henry enjoyed singing solos and duets at church. He worked in printing and retired from Stiegel Printing in Manheim. For over 30 years Henry was the editor of the Deaf Christian Homepage.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son: Matthew Holt, husband of Donna, Denver; daughter: Monique Holt, wife of Tim Chamberlain, Washington, D.C. and grandchildren: Jacey and Jett Holt.

A funeral service was held for friends and family at the Crossroads Community Fellowship, Lititz, Nov. 16. Interment will be in Hess Mennonite Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Henry’s memory may be made to Ephphatha Deaf Ministries International Inc., 1609 England Ave., Everett, WA 98203.

To send online condolences to the family, visit richardheiseyfuneralhome.com.

53, loved horseback, traveling

Elizabeth Lynn "Betsy" Hann, 53, of Leola, was peacefully given relief from earthly pains and illness Friday, Nov. 15, 2013.

Formerly of Lititz, she is the daughter of Elwood, Jr. and Barbara Bachman Hann, Manheim.

A member of St. Stephen United Church of Christ, in New Holland, Betsy loved her church friends and was thankful for their loving care. For 30 years, she enjoyed activities and spending time with her friends at EARS in Ephrata and Friendship Community for 20 years. Well known for her love of baked beans and hot dogs, she was always smiling and shared her infectious laugh and sense of humor with those around her. She enjoyed spending time with her family, therapeutic horseback riding, traveling on Bob Neff tours and started each day saying "Go somewhere, do something." Christmas was Betsy’s favorite time of year; she was always excited for Santa, decorations and the joy Christmas brings.

In addition to her parents, she will be lovingly missed by her sisters: Lauren, wife of Rollie Welch, Ohio; Jessica, wife of James Demchak, Coatesville and brother: David Hann, Harrisburg.

51, owner of Sound and Scissors, Sunday School teacher

Natalie Jean Groff, 51, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at her residence.

Natalie, known to her friends and family as "Suze," was born in Lititz to the late Carl Miller and Shelva (Wienand) Miller of Lititz and was the wife of Randy L. Groff.

She was a member of the Grace Brethren Church, Lititz, where she taught Sunday school. Suze was a 1981 graduate of Warwick High School. She was the owner of Sound and Scissors Hair Salon in Lititz. She loved the Lord, her two horses, two cats, the outdoors, her flower beds and decorating. She will be lovingly missed by all who knew her. God gives and God takes away

In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by a stepson: Trevor Groff; a brother: Randy Miller; a niece: Kate Miller and a nephew: Benjamin Miller.

If desired, memorial contributions in Natalie’s memory may be made to Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA), 505 Eighth Ave., Suite 902, New York, NY 10018.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

51, owner of Sound and Scissors, Sunday School teacher

Natalie Jean Groff, 51, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at her residence.

Natalie, known to her friends and family as "Suze," was born in Lititz to the late Carl Miller and Shelva (Wienand) Miller of Lititz and was the wife of Randy L. Groff.

She was a member of the Grace Brethren Church, Lititz, where she taught Sunday school. Suze was a 1981 graduate of Warwick High School. She was the owner of Sound and Scissors Hair Salon in Lititz. She loved the Lord, her two horses, two cats, the outdoors, her flower beds and decorating. She will be lovingly missed by all who knew her. God gives and God takes away

In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by a stepson: Trevor Groff; a brother: Randy Miller; a niece: Kate Miller and a nephew: Benjamin Miller.

If desired, memorial contributions in Natalie’s memory may be made to Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA), 505 Eighth Ave., Suite 902, New York, NY 10018.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

84, Girl Scout leader, active mother,

PMSLIC Medical Ins. Co. retiree

Phyllis Arlene Hess, 84, of Swatara Township, Harrisburg, passed away Friday, Nov. 8, 2013.

She was born in Lancaster on Oct. 18, 1929 and attended elementary and secondary schools in Lititz and Rothsville.

The former Phyllis Zell is survived by her brother: Stanley Zell; sister: Mary Jane Zell; two sons: David and Dale, their spouses Mary and Patsy; her son-in-law: Kent Whiting; eight grandchildren: Mark and his spouse Heather, Elizabeth, Matthew, Philip and Nathan Hess, and Nathan’s spouse Rebekah, Ross Whiting and his spouse Ashley, Ryan Whiting and his spouse Ashley and Evan Whiting and seven great-grandchildren: Charlie Whiting, Ethan Burris, Nathaniel, Levi, Anna, Leah and Megan Hess and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Russell E. Hess; her daughter: Jill B. Whiting, her brothers: John and William Zell and sisters: Kathryn Zimmerman, Dorothy Oxenrider and Shirley Wright and her parents: William R. Zell and the former Kathryn S. Althouse from Lititz.

She lived for many years in Lancaster with her husband then the family moved to Harrisburg in 1966 with their three children.