Norman W. Martin, 91, of Richland, formerly of Myerstown, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012 in the Lebanon Good Samaritan Hospital.

He was the husband of Frances Martin Martin of Richland. He was born Nov. 14, 1920 in Ephrata Township, son of the late John W. and Mary B. Weaver Martin.

He was a member of Fairview Mennonite Church of the Weaverland Conference.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by children: Raymond M., husband of Thelma Martin, of Myerstown; Lloyd M., husband of Mabel Martin, of Myerstown; Leon M., husband of Grace Martin, of New York; Harold M., husband of Joyce Martin, of Lititz; Miriam M., wife of Paul Gehman, of New York; Norman M. Martin Jr., of Richland; Grace Ann, wife of Harold Zimmerman, of Myerstown; Irvin M., husband of Kathryn Martin, of Alabama; 32 grandchildren; 105 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by brothers: Noah, Henry, Mahlon, Isaac, Benjamin, John and Allen Martin; and sisters: Lizzie Nolt and Katie Martin.

Funeral service was held Oct. 29 in the Fairview Mennonite Church, Myerstown. Interment was made in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers. The Clauser Funeral Home handled the arrangements. For more information, visit clauserfh.com.

Henry E. Kromer, 62, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Hospice and Community Care of Lancaster.

He was born in Ephrata to Elnora (Keath) Bowman Kromer, of Denver, and the late Elmer Henry Kromer. Henry was the husband of Wanda L. (Willwerth) Kromer, of Ephrata, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage.

Henry was a member of the Worship Center, Lancaster. He especially loved his family. Henry worked as a warehouse supervisor for Vertex Mechanical of Stevens until August of this year.

In addition to his wife and mother, Henry is survived by two daughters: Sara Grubb, of Clarksville, Tenn.; and Rebecca Kromer, at home; two granddaughters: Brynn and Abby; and a brother: Elmer H., husband of Linda L. (Laudermilch) Kromer, of Ephrata.

A funeral service was held Oct. 28 at the Worship Center, Lancaster, with Pastor Sam Smucker officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in Henry’s memory may be made to the Worship Center, 2384 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.

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

Barry Kilhefner Sr., 72, of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012.

He was born in Ephrata to the late Charles and Ellen (Martin) Kilhefner and was the husband of Sharon (Griesemer) Kilhefner.

During his working years, Barry was employed at Grace Mines, Morgantown, worked as a mechanic for Bud Hunt Motors and retired from LTI. He was an Ephrata midget football coach and played semi-pro football for the Mohawks. He was a member of the Akron Hunting Camp and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be greatly missed by his pets, Baxter and Coco.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons: Barry Lee Kilhefner Jr., of Ephrata; Bradley Cee Kilhefner, companion of Roberta Getz, of Ephrata; a stepdaughter: Amy, wife of Mike Stanford, of Hanover; and two grandsons: Chase and Hunter Kilhefner.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife: Joan Elaine Kilhefner; and a son: Brian Dee Kilhefner.

A visitation was held October 30, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, N. Seventh and Fulton Sts., Akron, followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m. with Pastor Leslie Cool officiating. Interment was private at the convenience of the family.

Mabel H. (Zimmerman) Hurst, 92, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 at her home.

She was born in East Earl to the late Aaron and Mary E. (Horning) Zimmerman and was the wife of Noah Hurst, with whom she would have shared 70 years of marriage Oct. 29.

Mabel was a member of Lime Rock Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

In addition to her husband, Mabel is survived by five children: Mary, wife of Willis Wenger, of Womelsdorf; Miriam, wife of Leroy Martin, of Lebanon; Noah Jr., husband of Mildred (Zimmerman) Hurst, of Lititz; Irene, wife of Irvin High, of Myerstown; and Elvin, husband of Carol (Haller) Hurst, of Lititz; 25 grandchildren; 112 great- grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law: Lloyd Martin, husband of the late Ruth (Hurst), of Lebanon.

Mabel was preceded in death by a daughter: Ruth Martin; three great-grandchildren; brother: Samuel Zimmerman; and sister: Anna Martin.

A viewing will be held Oct. 31 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Road, Lititz. Funeral services will be held Nov. 1 at 9 a.m. from Midway Mennonite Reception Center, with further services held at 9:30 a.m. from Lime Rock Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference, Penn Valley Road, Lititz, with Bishop Melvin Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Mabel H. (Zimmerman) Hurst, 92, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 at her home.

She was born in East Earl to the late Aaron and Mary E. (Horning) Zimmerman and was the wife of Noah Hurst, with whom she would have shared 70 years of marriage Oct. 29.

Mabel was a member of Lime Rock Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference.

In addition to her husband, Mabel is survived by five children: Mary, wife of Willis Wenger, of Womelsdorf; Miriam, wife of Leroy Martin, of Lebanon; Noah Jr., husband of Mildred (Zimmerman) Hurst, of Lititz; Irene, wife of Irvin High, of Myerstown; and Elvin, husband of Carol (Haller) Hurst, of Lititz; 25 grandchildren; 112 great- grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law: Lloyd Martin, husband of the late Ruth (Hurst), of Lebanon.

Mabel was preceded in death by a daughter: Ruth Martin; three great-grandchildren; brother: Samuel Zimmerman; and sister: Anna Martin.

A viewing will be held Oct. 31 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Road, Lititz. Funeral services will be held Nov. 1 at 9 a.m. from Midway Mennonite Reception Center, with further services held at 9:30 a.m. from Lime Rock Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference, Penn Valley Road, Lititz, with Bishop Melvin Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Rev. Adam S. Hornberger, 77, of Ephrata, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 at his home.

He was the husband of Mary L. Thumma Hornberger. Born in Schoeneck Nov. 9, 1934, he was the son of the late Christian and Viola Sweigart Hornberger.

Adam was a pastor at various churches and also taught in public and private schools. He attended the Lebanon God’s Missionary Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons: Wesley E., husband of Marlene Hornberger, of Myerstown; and Paul D., husband of Lynnette Hornberger, of Eastview, Ky.; daughters: E. Pennyann Hornberger, of Killbuck, Ohio; and Julanna R., wife of Michael Snyder, of Lebanon; sisters: Mildred Whitekettle, of Denver; Edna Rupp, of Denver; Pearl Redcay, of Stevens; and Louella Enck, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; 20 grandchildren; and four great-grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his first wife: Alice-Ruth Davis Hornberger; two grandchildren; and his brother: Raymond Hornberger.

Funeral services were held October 31 at the Lebanon God’s Missionary Church. Interment was held at the Hahnstown United Zion Church Cemetery.

Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Jonestown, is in charge of the arrangements. For more information, visit kreamerlumfh.com.

Ruth L. Sherman

Ruth L. Sherman, 82, of Ephrata, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of William T. Sherman, with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage Sept. 2, 2012.

Ruth was born in Newmanstown, daughter of the late Charles and Lillian Anspach.

She worked with her husband at Royer Pharmacy for many years. Ruth’s most treasured accomplishments included time spent with her husband raising their four children together and many wonderful hours with her five grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Her other interests included travel, dining out, politics, reading, word-search puzzles and dogs.

In addition to her husband, William, she is survived by four children: Donald A., husband of Donna J. Sherman, of Ephrata; Robert O., husband of Anne L. Sherman, of Akron; Patricia J., wife of Mark E. Leaman, of Lancaster; and Pamela J., wife of Harold J. Groff, of Ephrata; five grandchildren: Kelly, Amy, Andrew, Daniel and Eric; a great-granddaughter: Lillian; and a sister: Lois Schaub, of Columbia Cottage, Wyomissing.

Ruth was preceded in death by her sisters: Mary O’Brien and Jean Weinhold; and her brothers: Kenneth, George, James and Charles Anspach.

Mary Z. Hollinger

Mary Z. Hollinger, 83, entered into her eternal rest at Landis Homes Retirement Community Friday, Oct. 19, 2012.

She was the beloved wife of the late Warren Hollinger, the loving and devoted mother of seven children, 21 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Mary was born on March 7, 1929. She was the daughter of David Musser and Lena Zimmerman Musser.

She grew up on the family farm with her brother, Paul Musser. Mary was an avid quilter for her family and for MCC PA Relief Sale. She lovingly gave of her time to family dedicating many hours to her grandchildren, especially her special needs grandson, Philip. She partnered with Warren in their business, Hollinger’s Farm Market, Ephrata, serving for many years as the gift shop manager. Mary and Warren served as house parents in Alva Scotland through Dove Westgate Church, where she met her dear friend of many years, Nan Nyguist, and later at Turning Point, Lititz. She was a member of Indiantown Mennonite Church and then at Dove Westgate Church.

Our community photo page of favorite Halloween costumes, past and present, will appear in next week’s Ephrata Review.

Readers have been submitting their favorite snapshots over the past month, and we’ll have it all laid out for you to enjoy in our Nov. 1 issue. We’ll also announce the winner of our monthly photo contest.

By: JAMES MCGINNIS Review Correspondent, Staff Writer

Akron Borough Manager Dan Guers announced at the Oct. 8 council meeting that excavation work has recently begun at Colonial Park and that the planting of trees and installation of picnic tables and playground equipment should be completed by the end of the month if the weather cooperates.

"We had hoped to be further along by now, but the rainy weather has slowed our work," he said. "We’re going to play it by ear."

The park, which is located off Colonial Drive, is being developed in conjunction with the section of the Warwick-Ephrata Rail Trail that will be constructed from Main Street to the south end of Ephrata. The trail will form the northern boundary of Colonial Park, and a connector path will be constructed to ensure access from Colonial Drive.

The Warwick-Ephrata Rail Trail is envisioned to extend from Parkview Heights Road in Ephrata west along the abandoned Reading-Columbia Railroad through Akron and Ephrata and Warwick townships to the latter municipality’s campus off Clay Road, connecting the Ephrata Linear Park and Lititz-Warwick Trailway. Each municipality is responsible for developing its own section of the trail.