Cathy Steffy Seeman, born on Oct. 3, 1952 died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2012 of complications from a brain aneurism. She died while under hospice care in Tampa, Florida.

Cathy, the wife of Robert (Jimmy) Seeman, lived in Lutz, Fla. She was the daughter of Kathryn and Harry Steffy, of Ephrata, and the sister of Carol Henly of Conyers, of Georgia.

She was a life-long member of Swamp Christian Fellowship Church, which was formerly known as Swamp United Church of Christ. After graduating from Cocalico High School in 1970 and being named Miss Cocalico, she studied nursing and worked at the Hershey Medical Center. She then moved to Tucson, Ariz., and continued in the medical profession. However, her dream was always to be in the skies, so she joined American Airlines as a flight attendant. Upon her marriage in September 1984, she joined her husband’s company, Radio Business Report, as vice president. She continued there until her death.

In addition to Cathy’s professional side, she was a beautiful, spirited, fun-loving gift to life. This woman would light up the darkest room with her glowing, vibrant personality. Her care and concern for mankind and all of God’s creatures was something that only a very special person can hold in the heart and that was Cathy.

Harvey R. Reidenbach, 96, of Ephrata Manor, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at his residence.

Born in Witmer, he was the son of the late Abner S. and Anna L. Rohrer Reidenbach. He was the husband of the late Blanche Weinhold Reidenbach who died in 2009.

Harvey was a manager at the former American Stores Co. for several years before leaving and working for the former RCA making tubes for the Navy during World War II. After the war, he continued his work at RCA making television picture tubes. As a technician, he worked in the laboratory with a group of engineers that developed the first color television receivers. He retired from RCA in 1981.

He is survived by a daughter: Nancy L., wife of Frank Jackson, of Twain Harte, Calif.; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son: Stanley H. Reidenbach; and a granddaughter: Coleen Reidenbach.

A memorial service was held on Jan. 21 at Grace United Church of Christ, Lancaster. Interment was private. Furman Home for Funerals, Leola, handled the arrangements. For more information, visit furmanfuneralhome.com.

Doris L. (Hiester) Martin, 77, of Berwick, passed away at the Berwick Retirement Village II Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. She passed peacefully with her family at her side.

She was born on Jan. 15, 1934, in Ephrata and was a 1951 graduate of Ephrata High School.

Although she worked as a waitress for five years at Zinn’s Diner in Ephrata, her most important role was that of homemaker. She was a loving wife and mother and loved her grandchildren and watched them often. She loved to have summer picnics around the pool with family and friends.

Doris was an avid reader and enjoyed her frequent trips to Florida.

She is survived by her husband: Donald E. Martin; her children: Donna Martin; Donald, husband of Melissa Martin, of Berwick; Dana, wife of Ted Vosburg, of Mifflinville; and David Martin, of Berwick; her grandchildren: Leah, Joshua and Daniel Martin; Ted and Aubrey Vosburg; and Christopher Martin; her sister: Lucy Becker, of Denver; and brothers: Carl "Butch," Donald and Charles "Buddy."

She was preceded in death by her brothers: Harold, Harry "Gene," Paul, Gerry and Glen.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to either the McBride Memorial Library or a charity of your choice.

Judith M. Loose, 66, of Stevens, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 after a short courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Ava Staab. She is survived by her husband, Leslie Loose, with whom she recently celebrated 20 years of marriage.

She enjoyed decorating her home and visiting antique shops. She was also a faithful member of the Ephrata Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

She is also survived by twins: James (Jim), husband of Kimberly Hess, of Pottstown; and Jill, wife of Terry Boehler, of Denver; stepchildren: Emma, wife of Tracy Hills, of Stevens; James D., husband of Nicole Hess, of Denver; Gloria Hess, of New Jersey; John Hess Jr., of Pine Grove; and Michele D. Gehman, of Ephrata; and four grandchildren: Joseph John Hills, of Virginia; Eric Hoffner, of Akron; Travis Hoffner, of Lancaster; and Jennifer Martin, of Georgia.

Services will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, make contributions to Hospice of Lancaster County for the wonderful care they provided.

Robert W. Kolady, 65, of Ephrata, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was the husband of Janetta T. (Varner) Kolady. They celebrated 32 years of marriage.

For 35 years, Robert worked for American Die & Finishing.

Robert is survived by two daughters: Teresa, wife of Robert Troope, of Ephrata; and Cheryl, wife of Eric Ceresini, of Denver; a son: John, husband of Melissa Varner, of Denver; grandchildren: Angel, Christine, Samantha, Shane, Taylor, Madison, Caden, Douglas, Alyce and Amber; and great- grandchildren: Evilynn and Trevor.

He was preceded in death by a grandson: Jarred.

The funeral service was held on Jan. 21 at the Stradling Funeral Home, Ephrata, with Rev. Richard Cook officiating. Interment took place in the Memory Gardens Memorial Cemetery, East Cocalico Township.

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

Rose Marie Shematovich Jones, 92, of York, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012 at her home.

Her late husband, Albert B. Jones, died in 1989. Born in Cecil, she was the daughter of the late John and Rosea Shematovich. Rose was raised by her late foster parents: Clarion M. and Mayme Farmer Piper.

Formerly of Ephrata, Rose retired from the former Gerber’s Sewing Factory. Previously she worked for the former Ephrata Shoe Factory and Moyer’s Sewing Factory, both in Ephrata. The matriarch of six generations and loved very much by her family, Rose was known as a person who liked to laugh, cared deeply about people and enjoyed life to its fullest. She enjoyed playing bingo, reading, working puzzles and writing in her journal which she did her entire life.

Rose will be deeply missed by her children: Shirley Goff, Linda, wife of William Sisler, and James Thomas Jones, all of Newburg, W.Va.; Robert Jones, of Ephrata; Wallace Jones, of Akron, Ohio; Eleanor, wife of Thomas Puskar, of Lititz; and Yvonne Jones, companion of Thomas Eiler, with whom she resided; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great grandson; and a sister: Catherine, of Natick, Mass.

Robert N. Hess, 85, of Ephrata, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 at Lebanon Manor Care.

Born in Lancaster City, he was the son of the late George L. and Blanche Boyle Hess. He was married to the late Ruby Kryger Hess.

He graduated from Penn Manor High School. He worked as a painter and paper hanger. Robert served in the U.S. Navy.

Robert is survived by a son: Roger N. Hess, of Lancaster; a daughter: Brenda Hess, of Ephrata; a stepson: Roger Howard; and a brother: James D. Hess.

He was predeceased by a stepson: Carson Howard.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to Robert’s memorial service on Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. at The Groffs Family Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., 528 W. Orange St. (corner of Orange and Pine streets), Lancaster.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Robert’s name to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.

Online condolences may be posted at thegroffs.com.

Caroline Mae Henly, 90, formerly of Ephrata and Denver and currently a resident at Ephrata Manor, went to be with her Lord morning of Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 at Ephrata Community Hospital after a brief illness.

Her husband, the late Clarence R. Henly, passed away on May 27, 2007. Born in Reamstown, Caroline was the daughter of the late Harvey and Emma (Lorenz) Adams.

She graduated from East Cocalico Vocational High School in 1940 and worked for Hemmerich Industries, Eugene Miller at his market and Green Dragon stand and in the deli of Triple G Market. Caroline was also a Grey Lady volunteer at Ephrata Community Hospital. A member of Mellingers Lutheran Church in Schoeneck, Caroline was a choir member and caregiver in the nursery. She enjoyed spending time with family, baby-sitting, baking, and singing, especially with her brothers at church.

Caroline is survived by three daughters: Margaret R., wife of Larry J. Weller, of Reading; Martha A., wife of Randall D. Brubaker, of Ephrata; and Marian L, wife of Scott C. Coleman, of Brownstown; seven grandchildren: Todd, husband of Christy; Brian, husband of Stacy; Alicia, Vincent, Andrew, Matthew and Lindsay; two great- grandchildren: Jack and Rebecca; a brother: Warren Adams, of New Hampshire; a sister: Ethel Zimmerman, of Denver; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Leroy James Burkholder, 33, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, he was raised by his adoptive mother, Anna S. Burkholder, with whom he resided.

Leroy worked as a carpenter for various companies in the area.

In addition to his adoptive mother, he is survived by his three children: Meranda Lynn Burkholder, Brianna Marie Burkholder and Damien James Burkholder, all at home; a brother: James Rhoades; a sister: Michelle, wife of Thomas Walton, of Knauers; four nieces; and two nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Jan. 26 at 10 a.m. at the Muddy Creek Mennonite Church, 988 Beam Road, Denver, with Pastors Richard Hoover, Elvin Horst, Jolan Martin and Wilmer Burkholder officiating. Burial will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Leroy’s memory may be made to the Muddy Creek Mennonite Church, 988 Beam Road, Denver, PA 17517.

Arrangements are being made by Stradling Funeral Homes Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.

William N. "Bill" Asquith, 77, of Denver, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, after a lengthy illness at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center.

Born in Annapolis, Md., he was the son of the late George and Elizabeth (Phipps) Asquith. He would have been married 54 years on Jan. 25 to Martha E. (Reynolds) Asquith.

Bill retired in 1988 as a heavy equipment operator for the Lanchester Landfill.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a step-son: Larry S., husband of Jennifer (Nichols) Ireland, of Spring Hill, Fla.; four sons: William J. Asquith, companion of Melissa March, of Denver; Edward N., husband of Beth Ann (Kennel) Asquith, of Ephrata; Glen M., husband of Mildred (Goodwin) Asquith, of Denver; and David L., husband of Kathleen (Kennel) Asquith, of New Port Richey, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Joan Owens, of Severna Park, Md.; and Jeanette Quinlan, of Edgewater, Md.

Preceding him in death are two sisters: Nancy and Delores; and a brother: Kaiser.

Funeral services will be held on Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 W. Main St., New Holland. Interment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

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