Ivan Z. Sensenig, 89, of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013 at home after a brief illness. Ivan was born in New Holland to the late David and Emma Sensenig. He was the husband of Anna Mary (Weaver) Sensenig with whom he shared 70 years of marriage.

He was a member of Valley View Mennonite Church and worked at Sensenig’s Furniture for many years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons and two daughters: Carl, husband of Rhoda (Good) Sensenig of Myerstown; Mary Jane, wife of Randy Meadath of Stevens; Ivan Ray, husband of Lois (Nolt) Sensenig of Lebanon; Erla, wife of Arthur Nolt of Clare, Mich.; Marlin, husband of Martha (Martin) Sensenig of Ephrata; Elvin, husband of Carolyn (Martin) Sensenig of Reamstown; 34 grandchildren and 81 great-grandchildren; three brothers and five sisters: Vera, wife of Elmer Hoover; Anna, wife of the late Jonas Nolt; Nora, wife of Isaac Martin; Ella, wife of Ammon Hoover; Adam, husband of Mary Lou; Earl Ray, husband of Mary; Erla Mae, wife of the late Allen Burkholder; and Loyd, husband of Alta.

Kevin S. Miller, 49, of Bowmansville, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Conestoga View following a year-long battle with cancer.

Born in Lancaster, he was a son of Phoebe M. (Geib) Mummau, Ephrata, and the late Raymond H. Miller. A truck driver for Lyons & Hohl Paving, East Earl, Kevin loved car races and tractor pulls, and was always there for friends and family.

Surviving in addition to his mother, is his grandfather: John E. Greenly, Manheim; sister: Jo Lynn (Tim) Schlegel, Stevens; and brother: Melvin J. Miller, Terre Hill. His siblings Lizabeth Mahan and Raymond M. Miller predeceased him.

A memorial celebration of Kevin’s life will be held Saturday, March 30, 2013, at 2 p.m. from Good Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Reamstown, with Pastor Alan Gardner officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. A private inurnment will be held by the family. Kindly omit flowers. Contributions may be sent to The American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603.

Dr. Quintin A. Matthews, 94, of Lancaster, passed away at home Monday, March 18, 2013.

He graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and was in private practice for 41 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Norine, in 2002; and a son: John Quintin, in 1989.

Surviving is a daughter: Jill Bell, wife of Dr. Larry A. Bell, Lancaster; a granddaughter: Ashley, married to Mark Germak of Bend, Ore.; a grandson: Adam Matthew Bell of Bend, Ore.; and great-grandchildren: Lily Norine and Gavin James Germak.

He is also survived by a sister: Dorothy Schreier of Quincy.

A private service will be held at the St. Edward’s Episcopal Church Memorial Garden, Lancaster, where his wife and son are interred.

Services under the care of Paul L. Gravenor Home For Funerals, Ephrata.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

To offer your condolences visit gravenorhomeforfunerals.com.

Ricky R. Lorah, 56, of Stevens, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013, at York Hospital Wellspan.

He was born in Ephrata to Elizabeth (Pope), wife of William Smith and the late Melvin Lorah. Ricky was the husband of Donna (Weik) Lorah, with whom he shared 38 years of marriage.

Ricky was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of the York Model Car Club, the Reamstown AA Club and the Germania Band Club. Ricky was awarded as a winning model car builder. He was an avid artist and big fan of the NHRA. Ricky worked as a heavy machine operator for A.G. Kurtz and Sons, Denver.

In addition to his wife, mother and stepfather, Ricky is survived by a son: Ricky Lorah Jr., companion of Kathleen Burkhart of Stevens; a daughter: Tina Lorah, companion of Larry Harner Jr. of Adamstown; two grandsons: Kyle and Nathaniel Good; and three brothers: David, husband of Terri Lorah of Manheim; Anthony Lorah, companion of Linda Powers of New Holland; and Jeffrey Martin, companion of Roxanne Linkey of Lititz.

A viewing was held March 27 at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut Street, Denver, followed by funeral services. Interment took place in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Adamstown.

Melvin E. Burkhart, 84, Akron, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, in Ephrata Manor. Born in Lancaster, a son of the late Jacob and Stella (Coldren) Burkhart, he was the husband of Dottie H. (Snader) Burkhart for 63 years.

Melvin was a member of Muddy Creek Lutheran Church, where he served on church council. He was a Korean War Army Corporal and worked for Trojan Yacht and retired in 1994 from Red Rose Interiors. An Ephrata Lodge #665 F&AM member, he was also in Rajah Temple Shrine, Reading; Reading Consistory; Lancaster Lodge of Perfection and volunteered transporting children for treatment at Shriners Hospital. Mel cherished family times, especially supporting sports events and fishing with grandchildren, often in the mountains of Potter and Lycoming counties.

Surviving in addition to his wife, is a daughter: Linda (Lee) Gerhart, Denver; sons: Kirby (Sheila Stricker) Burkhart, Ephrata; and Scott (Jan Brandt) Burkhart, Denver; grandchildren: Justin, Mandy, Chrystal, Jim, Josh, Melissa, Ashley, Travis, Kirsten, Kortni and Kyle; great-grandchildren: Payton and Jaxon; and a brother: Warren Burkhart, Akron. A sister, Helen, predeceased him.

The viewing was held March 25 at Muddy Creek Lutheran Church with the Rev. Robert A. Kramer officiating. Burial with military honors followed in Muddy Creek Cemetery.

Mary I. Benner, 73, of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Ephrata Community Hospital.

She was born in Brunnerville to the late Carl and Alice (Worley) McNally and was the wife of Vernon Benner, with whom they celebrated 55 years of marriage.

Mary worked as a finisher for Skip’s Cutting and Dutchmaid Clothing. She enjoyed spending time with her family, doing word puzzles and going to the beach.

In addition to her husband, Mary is survived by her son: Eugene, husband of Evelyn Benner of Stevens; daughters: Linda, wife of Colin Gockley of Stevens; Catherine "Toot" Benner, partner of Susan Shellenberger of Lancaster; and Christine, wife of James Burd of Stevens; a brother: Charles McNally of New Jersey; a sister: Lydia Beashore of Adamstown; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one grandson: Clarence Gockley; and her brothers: Carl McNally Jr. and Ralph McNally.

A viewing was held March 26 at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home followed by funeral services with Keith Miller officiating. Interment was in the Memory Gardens Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, formerly Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604.

The Ephrata Review has teamed up with Ephrata and Cocalico middle schools’ Mini-THONS and will donate $5 to the fundraisers for every subscription it sells between now and June 30.

Those interested in renewing a subscription or to purchase one as a gift, can simply fill out the form in the paper and turn it into the Review at 1 E. Main St., Ephrata.

Money that is raised from the MiniTHONS benefits the Four Diamonds Funds at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital and its fight against childhood cancer.

For more information, call 721-4412.

With today being the first day of spring, thoughts turn to nicer weather and the coming days of fun in the sun.

There were many of those days last year when the new Ephrata Community pool debuted. This year’s opening is only about two months away and it’s time to start thinking of season tickets.

Pre-season sales of Ephrata Community Pool season tickets will begin April 1 and continue until May 17.

Rates will remain the same for 2013 with pre-season prices being $30 for preschool, $64 for students and younger, $93 for ages 19 to 61, $169 for families (families consist of parents or legal guardian and children ages 18 or under or full time students living at the same residence) and $74 for ages 62 and over.

Pre-season ticket prices are discounted from the in season rates. Tickets may be purchased at the Ephrata Recreation Center on weekdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

By: GARY P. KLINGER Review Correspondent, Staff Writer

The pace of progress seems to be slow but at least there seems to be some movement on resolving an on-going conflict between the homeowners of the Charity Gardens development and its developer.

As reported last month, representatives from the development’s homeowners association have sought any help the township might offer in compelling developer Gene Martin to give the association $50,000 to be held in a fund especially established for the maintenance and repair of the flood basin.

At the crux of the matter is a controversy over what Martin did or did not already contribute to that fund and what obligation, if any, the township has in resolving the conflict. Residents contend Martin never met the obligation. Township officials hold the point of view that their requirement of Martin establishing the fund was above the call of duty but not something they can enforce.

Through a letter from his attorney, Martin has claimed the obligation was already met and that he had already paid to make certain repairs to the system prior to the point at which he and his family turned control of the homeowners association over to property owners.