Pauline Wealand, active in church, area seamstress
Pauline A. Wealand, 83, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Ephrata Community Hospital.
She was born in West Cocalico Township to Earl L. and Sadie (Enck) Goshert. She was the wife of the late Cleon Wealand.
Pauline was a member of Hopeland United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and she was part of the Visiting Club. She was also a member of Leisure Hours Club of Brickerville and The High Beamers. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening, reading, cooking and baking as hobbies.
Pauline worked as a seamstress for Dutchmaid Company of Ephrata, Ship & Shore of Brownstown, and worked at Cinderella Knitting Mills of Denver until her retirement.
She is survived by a son: Philip L., husband of Elva C. (Worley) Wealand; two daughters: Martha L., wife of Van L. Reitz, of Ephrata; and Mary F., wife of John H. Duing, of Ephrata; a brother: Ralph I., husband of Kathryn (Weidman) Goshert, of Florida; a grandson: Jason J. Duing; step grandchildren: Sandra Kissinger, Rickie Engle and Sherry Smith; five step great-grandchildren; and three step great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded by a brother: Robert Goshert; and a sister: Edith Lutz.
Paul Boggs, 81, Bollman Hat worker
Samuel Paul Boggs, 81, of Sinking Spring, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family in his home Monday, June 6, 2011.
Born in Altoona, he was a son of Samuel Newton and Edna (Tilson) Boggs. He was the husband of Patricia Lee (Hupert) Boggs for 53 years.
Retiring from Bollman Hat Factory in Adamstown, Samuel was a member of Adamstown Rod & Gun Club and enjoyed fishing, camping, bowling, HO trains and watching classic TV shows.
Also surviving are his two daughters: Deborah Lee, wife of Cecil Hahn, of Stephenson, Va.; and Vicki Sue, wife of Andrew Geris, of Ephrata; two grandchildren: Rocky Yohn and Shelby Geris; two great-granddaughters; and two sisters: Marie Berkheimer and Jane Kemberling.
Paul was preceded in death by a brother and four sisters.
Funeral services were held June 10 at Good Funeral Home in Reamstown with the Rev. Sandra L. Gideon officiating. Burial took place in Cedar Grove cemetery in Adamstown.
Randy Moyer Sr., 64, Vietnam vet, mechanic
Randy L. Moyer Sr., 64, of Stevens, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Ephrata Community Hospital.
He was born in Terre Hill to Alvin and Mildred Moyer. He was the husband of Mary K. (Kelley) Moyer.
Randy served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He worked as a mechanic for Mi-Jan Fabrics for 20 years. He also worked at Bollman Hat Factory in Adamstown.
Randy was a former member of the Adamstown Volunteer Fire Company. He was also a member of the American Legion and DAV Berks County Chapter. He liked woodworking, making clocks and camping. He especially enjoyed time with his wife and family.
He is survived by two sons: Michael A., husband of Kelley (Mohler) Moyer, of Ephrata; and Daniel R. Palmer, of Akron; two daughters: Tammy W. Moyer, of Ephrata; and Laura Palmer, wife of David Hibshman, of Myerstown; a granddaughter: Beth Krause, whom he raised; a brother: Alvin J. Moyer, of Ephrata; grandchildren: Mitchell and Cordell Moyer; five step grandchildren; seven step great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held June 16 from 6-8 p.m. at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut St. in Denver. Funeral services will be held June 17 at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in the Terre Hill cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard.
Annie Zeiset, homemaker, had 178 great-grandchildren
Annie Martin (Wenger) Zeiset, 87, of East Earl, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at her home.
Born in Vogansville, she was the daughter of the late Walter Z. and Lizzie B. (Martin) Wenger. Her husband, Phares M. Zeiset, died Oct. 9, 1996.
Annie was a homemaker and a member of the Weaverland Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.
Surviving are 14 children: Lizzie W., wife of John W. Horst, of Lyons, N.Y.; Ella W., widow of Henry Martin, of Arbela, Mo.; Mary W., wife of Alvin Good, of Memphis, Mo.; Allen W., husband of Esther (Oberholtzer) Zeiset, of East Earl; Elmer W., husband of Emma Arlene (High) Zeiset, of Savannah, N.Y.; Anna W., wife of Luke Zimmerman, of Ephrata; John W., husband of Verna (Good) Zeiset, of Knox City, Mo.; Emma W., wife of Leroy Martin, of Denver; Walter W., husband of Ruth Ann (Weaver) Zeiset, of Manheim; Ervin W., husband of Mildred (Becker) Zeiset, of East Earl; Phares M., Jr., husband of Janice (Weaver) Zeiset, of East Earl; Edwin W., husband of Karen (Retallack) Zeiset, of New Holland; Edna W., wife of Willis Martin, of Ephrata; and Raymond W., husband of Marian (Sauder) Zeiset, of Millersburg; a son-in-law: Loren M., husband of Linda (Martin) Martin; and the late Vera (Zeiset) Martin, of Port Byron, N.Y.; 82 grandchildren; 178 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Levi, husband of Rebecca (Good) Wenger, of Winter Park, Fla.; and Martin, husband of the late Lena (Martin) Wenger, of Leola; a sister: Hettie, wife of the late Enos Zimmerman, of Ephrata; two sisters-in-law: Anna, wife of the late Menno Wenger; and Hettie: wife of the late John Wenger.
Charles Schmuck, 47, carpenter
Charles E. Schmuck, 47, of Denver, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at his residence.
He was the son of Leona M. (Mohler) Schmuck and the late Galen E. Schmuck.
Charles was a carpenter and worked in construction and mobile home fabrication. He was a lifelong resident of Lancaster County and loved animals.
In addition to his mother he is survived by a daughter: Serena A. Schmuck, of Denver; two grandsons: Raiyn L. Weeple, of Denver; and Chantz M. Gray, of Lancaster; and a brother: Galen Schmuck Jr.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a grandson: Gayden Troy.
Memorial services will be held at Paul L. Gravenor Home For Funerals, 100 W. Main St. in Ephrata, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. Friends will be received from 6-6:30. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Clarence Wertz, Reamstown, self-employed recycler
Clarence H. "Sonny" Wertz, 75, of Reamstown, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011 at his residence.
He was born in Narvon to the late Clarence and Grace (Weller) Wertz. He was the husband of Edie (Regester) Wertz, whom he shared 35 years together this past March 31.
Sonny was self-employed in the recycling business.
He is survived by three sons: Robert C., husband of Morgan (Martin) Wertz, of Stevens; Harry J. Regester Jr., of Ephrata; and James L. Taylor, of Huntington; three daughters: Melissa, wife of John Ferrell, of Ephrata; Amanda Wertz, of Reamstown; and Dotty, wife of Brian Ferrell, of Stevens; three brothers: Paul Wertz, of Stevens; Joe, husband of Barbara Wertz, of Morgantown; and Raymond, husband of Candy Wertz, of Narvon; two sisters: Doris Fryberger, of Ephrata; and Patsy Hooper, of Narvon; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers: James Wertz and Charles Wertz; and a sister: Marian Sheaffer.
A funeral service was held July 20 at Roseboro Stradling Funeral and Cremation Services Inc. with the Rev. Stephen E. Hollinger officiating. Interment took place at the Pequea Baptist cemetery.
Elsie Pope, Akron resident
Elsie L. Pope, of Akron, has moved into her new mansion in Heaven.
She was the daughter of the late Frank M and Elsie H Harvey of Dunbar, W.Va. She was the wife of her beloved late husband, Paul P Pope Jr. of Murdocksville, N.C.
She leaves behind two dear children: Paul P. Pope III, of Rockingham, N.C.; and Patricia A. Pope, of Akron; nephews: Scott McCagg, of Buffalo, N.Y.; Todd McCagg, of Ellicott City, Md.; and Daniel Ice, of Lanexa, Va.; and sister-in-law: Ruby Ullman, of Murietta, Calif.
We will miss her mischievous humor, prayer support, whimsical phrases ("ducks in a row") and fried chicken, but know that she is enjoying fellowship with her Redeemer, the Lord Jesus Christ, singing alto in the heavenly choir and hopefully tending a large celestial flower bed.
There will be a small private memorial service in Akron, then a private interment in Pinehurst, N.C.
In lieu of flowers, make a donation in Elsie’s memory to either Bible Visuals International; or Hospice of Lancaster County.
Spacht Funeral Home in Lititz has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Eugene Laudermilch, MGS driver
Eugene G. Laudermilch, 63, of Stevens, went to be with his Savior Sunday, July 17, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born in Bowmansville, he was the son of the late Richard and Helen (Long) Laudermilch. His wife of 36 years, Anita (Feinour) Laudermilch, survives.
Eugene was employed as a truck driver for MGS Trailers in Denver. He enjoyed NASCAR, gardening, deep sea fishing, woodworking, camping and being with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two children: Dan, husband of Tanya (Yoder) Laudermilch, of New Holland; and Melanie Laudermilch, of Bowmansville; four grandchildren: Carli and Bryonna Laudermilch; and Samantha and Emily; a brother: Richard "Butch" Laudermilch, of Bowmansville; and three sisters: Carol Beck, of Manheim; Linda Kromer, of Ephrata; and Patricia Haas, of Reamstown.
He was preceded in death by two brothers: Donald and Barry; and two sisters: Bonnie Trego and Barbara Laudermilch.
Funeral services will be held July 20 at 8 p.m. at Ranck’s United Methodist Church, 700 Ranck Road in New Holland, with pastors Kevin Readman and Douglas Sider officiating. A viewing will be held at the church from 7-8. Interment will be private in Memory Gardens.
Grace Latshaw, Quinlan baker
Grace Anna Latshaw, 80, of Reinholds, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Tuesday, July 12, 2011 from a lengthy illness under the care of Hospice.
She was born in Jackson Township, Lebanon County, to the late J. Ralph and Stella (Herr) Kreider. She was the wife of George E. Latshaw, to whom she shared 59 years of marriage.
Grace was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Congregational Church in Reamstown. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting and playing bingo. During her working years, she worked as a baker for Quinlan Pretzels of Denver, before retiring in 1996.
In addition to her husband she is survived by her five children: Larry, husband of Joan (Benn) Latshaw, of Wernersville; Debra, wife of Rodger Seiler, of Denver; Edward G., companion of Donna Fick, of Shoeneck; Teresa, wife of Michael Brendle, of Denver; and David Latshaw, of Newark, Del.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three brothers: Jonas Kreider, of Myerstown; Irvin Kreider, of Tioga, Colo.; and Lloyd Kreider, of Florida; and a sister: Mildred Bradley, of Myerstown.
She was preceded in death by a son: Richard "Dick" Latshaw; and a brother: Lester Kreider.
Kenneth Koller, 78, Kalas retiree
Kenneth "Bud" G. Koller, 78, of Adamstown, formerly of Reading, passed away Friday, July 15, 2011 at his daughter’s residence after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Reading, a son of the late George and Wilhmima (Sweitzer) Koller. He was the husband of Dolores "Dolly" (Patillo) Koller.
Bud worked for 18 years at Firestone Tire in Pottstown, and later for Kalas Wire in Denver, until his retirement in 1996.
In addition to his wife he is survived by a son: Randy Koller, husband of Toni (Schweitzer) Koller, of Fleetwood; a daughter: Robin, wife of Ray Campbell III, of Ephrata; two grandchildren; and two sisters: Shirley Pauley and Dolores Fahnauer, both of Reading.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Glen Heister, vet, Signature driver
Glen D. Heister, 71, of Lititz, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at the Lebanon Veteran Affairs Medical Center.
He was born in Spring Township to the late Walter Hiester and Alice "Peg" (Coldren) Beck.
Glen attended Ephrata High School and worked as a delivery truck driver for Signature Cabinetry. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a very giving and generous person. He enjoyed entertaining and cooking for his family and friends.
He is survived by three brothers: Charles, of Landisville; Donald; and Carl, both of Ephrata; two sisters: Doris Martin, of Berwick; and Lucy Becker, of Reamstown. He will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews, especially Traci Dohner, with whom he resided.
He was preceded in death by brothers: Harry, Paul, Harold and Gerald.
Funeral services were held July 16 at Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home with Pastor Rodger Hornberger officiating.
Memorial contributions in Glen’s memory may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604.
Arrangements were made by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Denver.
Evelyn Hauck, 95, Denver, Keystone Nitewear retiree
Evelyn H. Hauck, 95, formerly of Stevens, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Denver Nursing Home following a brief illness.
She was born in West Cocalico Township to the late Monroe and Mazie (Bender) Gerhart. She was the wife of the late Luther H. Hauck, who passed away in 2006.
Evelyn would have celebrated her 96th birthday this coming Saturday. A homemaker, she had also been employed by the former Akron Shoe Factory and retired from the former Keystone Nitewear Company.
Evelyn was a lifelong member of Mellinger’s Lutheran Church in Stevens. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, cooking, baking and was an avid Phillies fan, especially enjoying the Philly Phanatic.
She is survived by three children: Joyce E., wife of Donald H. Boyer, of Denver; James H., husband of Catherine (Strunk) Hauck, of Reinholds; and Nancy L., wife of Sam G. Heiser, of Reinholds; a daughter-in-law: Joanne (Shultz) Hauck, of Myerstown; 10 grandchildren; one stepgrandson; 15 great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandsons; one great-great-granddaughter.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by a son: Gerald L. Hauck; a brother: John Gerhart; and two sisters: Marguerite Enck and Mae Yost.
