Leroy G. Weber, 69, of Reinholds, entered into his eternal reward Saturday, May 11, 2013, as a result of natural causes.

He was born on Aug. 12, 1943 to the late Amos S. Weber and Anna Mary (Good) Weber. He is survived by his wife: Mary (Zimmerman) Weber of 49 years and 10 months; sons: David Lee Weber, husband of Cindy (Martin) Weber, Robesonia; and Dalton L. Weber, husband of Lisa (Schnupp) Weber, Bradford; daughters: Delphine L. (Weber), wife of David Burkholder, Reinholds; Darlene L. (Weber), wife of Gregg Wentzel, Denver; D. Kelly (Weber), wife of Melvin Miller, Catlett, Va.; 16 grandchildren; a sister: Dorothy White, wife of Carl, Lancaster; brothers: Lester Weber, husband of Ruth, Atmore, AL and Amos Weber, husband of Mary, Sarasota, Fla.

Leroy was a member of the Mount Pleasant Mennonite Church where he was very involved in the mission and activities of the church. After retiring from driving truck at age 62, he then began driving bus for Ideal Coach of Martindale. He was well known for his passion for "driving" specifically "the bus" in fact his last bus drive was completed on Thursday, May 9, 2013.

Marion R. Lorah, 80, of Lancaster, formerly of Ephrata, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at home. Her husband, the late Robert Lorah passed away Sept.11, 1988.

Born in East Cocalico Township, Marion was a daughter of the late Heber and Mary Ellen (Koch) Weitzel. She was a member of Mellingers Lutheran Church in Schoeneck and worked for many years as a baker at Akron Restaurant.

Marion will be lovingly missed by her family.

She is survived by a daughter: Lori Ann, wife of Mark Lennox of Lancaster; a son: Ray D. Croft, fiancé of Brenda Pampe of Ephrata; seven grandchildren: Justin Lorah, Sonya Hoover, Brandon Kio, Janelle Lorah, Chad Croft, Alyssa Landes and Austin Landes; two step-grandchildren: Blair Lennox and Jackson Lennox; four great-grandchildren; a sister: Dorothy Stump of Harleysville; and Marion’s little buddy: Riley.

In addition to her husband and parents, Marion was preceded in death by a son: Lamar R. Lorah; and brothers: Donald, Leroy, William, and Harold Weitzel; and sister: Cathryn Butler.

Ralf G. Lohrenz, 56, of Ephrata, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

He was born in Hamburg, Germany, to Ursula (Bernicker) Lohrenz of Lancaster and the late Gunter Lohrenz. Ralf was the husband of Ruth (Rutt) Lohrenz, with whom he shared 19 years of marriage.

Ralf served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a woodworker and cabinet maker. He enjoyed spending time with his family, building things, was very handy and a funny guy.

In addition to his wife and mother, Ralf is survived by two sons: Christopher, husband of Toni Lohrenz of Ephrata; Neil, husband of Missy Stoltzfus of Lancaster; a daughter: Tiffani, wife of Brandon Smith of Terre Hill; seven grandchildren; a sister: Monika Border Lohrenz, companion of Bob Fry of Lancaster.

He was preceded in death by a daughter: Nadine Heiss and sister: Gabriella.

Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.

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

Mary M. Lilley, 90, of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Ephrata Manor.

She was born in East Cocalico Township to the late Christian and Emma Sensenig and was the wife of the late Robert Lilley.

Mary was a lifelong member of St. Paul Evangelical Congregational Church, Reamstown. She worked as a receptionist/desk clerk and she liked golfing and bowling. She particularly enjoyed spending time with family.

She is survived by a son, Terry, husband of Sandra (Bartsch) Scheetz of Stevens; a daughter, Donna, wife of Glenn Gerhart of Stevens; grandchildren, Lisa, wife of Adrian Borry of Ephrata; Steven, husband of Mary (Eisenbise) Gerhart of Reinholds; Penelope Scheetz of Stevens; great grandchildren, Samantha and Aidan Borry, Katie, Kellie and Kara Gerhart, and Laurel Davis.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a step mother, Mary (Overholser) Sensenig; sisters, Maggie M. Fry and Anna M. Zimmerman; brothers, Harvey M., Paul M., Clarence M., and Norman M. Sensenig; step sisters, Helen Overholser Martin and Grace Overholser Flickinger; and a step brother, Newton Overholser.

Linda L. Stewart, 72, of Ephrata, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Ephrata Community Hospital.

Linda was the wife of the late Edwin L. Stewart, who passed away in 1995 and was the daughter of the late Dorothy Wechter.

Linda was a member of Zion’s Reformed United Church of Christ in Ephrata. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliaries of the Ephrata AMVETS Post 136, Ephrata Elks Lodge 1933 (Life), and Ephrata VFW Post 3376.

She was formerly employed by Cinderella Knitting Mills of Denver and Dutchmaid, Inc. clothing manufacturer of Ephrata.

Linda is survived by two sons: Edwin L. Stewart, Jr. and David A. Stewart, husband of Lisa (Fisher) Stewart; and two granddaughters: Emily and Jennifer Stewart — all of Ephrata.

In addition to her husband and mother, Linda was preceded in death by a sister: Nancy Pierce and a brother: Ronald Wechter.

Friends were received at Paul L. Gravenor Home For Funerals May 3 and 4 followed by funeral services with the Rev. John C. Miller officiating. Place of interment will be United Evangelical Cemetery, Kleinfeltersville.

Donations in Linda’s memory may be directed to the American Heart Association at heart.org.

JoAnne M. Sheetz, 75, of Lancaster, formerly of Ephrata, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Kenneth H. Sheetz and daughter of the late Robert B. and Mildred L. Sweigart.

JoAnne and her husband Ken had an antiques business at Shupps Grove Antiques Market in Adamstown for 21 years.

Through the years she was also employed by Eby Shoe, Ephrata Children’s Shop, Cinderella Knitting, D&E Telephone Company, Maple Farm Nursing Home, and the Leacock, PA Pennsupreme store.

JoAnne was also a daycare and foster care provider.

In addition to her husband Ken, she is survived by a daughter, Abbie Sheetz Knopp of Denver; four sons: Terry L. Dunlap, husband of Jayne, of Shrewsbury; Bradford S. Dunlap, husband of Nancy, of Ephrata; Brandon M. Sheetz of Lancaster; and Eric Sheetz, husband of Lori, of Lancaster; two foster sons: Miguel Spatti and Carlton Carter, both of Lancaster; five grandchildren; two sisters: Sandra L. Stoner of Ephrata; and Gail L., wife of Alton Lorah of Denver; and one brother, Jim Sweigart, husband of Darlene, of Ephrata.

Luis M. Rodriguez, 71, of Ephrata, formerly of New York, N.Y., passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Luis was the husband of Esther (Bonefont) Rodriguez.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters: Michelle, wife of Eric Stuart of Leola; Millie Rodriguez of Waynesboro; and Mia, wife of Bruce Craft of Manheim; a son: Luis M. Rodriguez, Jr. of Ephrata; 11 grandchildren; and two sisters: Aurea Mujica and Gloria Alvarez, both of Long Island, N.Y.

Luis was a New York City Police Officer and a member of Big Apple Region Car Club of New York City.

He will be missed by his family and friends.

Friends were received at Paul L. Gravenor Home For Funerals on May 2 and 3 followed by funeral services at Gravenor’s with Pastor Bill Haughery officiating. Place of interment was in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Ephrata.

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Jay Scott Martin, 51, of West Earl Township, passed away April 30, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Lancaster, in the arms of his loving wife.

He was the husband of Patti A. (Detweiler) Martin. They would have celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary on May 25. Born in Ephrata, he was a son of Vera (Hoover) Martin, Ephrata and the late Moses H. Martin.

For the past 28 years, Scott was a self-employed businessman. He was a founder, partner and owner of Realty One and owner of Martin Motorcars. Scott received his associates degree in auto technology from Williamsport Area Community College. While there, he was president of Alpha Omega. He graduated from Lancaster County Real Estate Institute and received his ABR and GRI as a realtor. He was a member of LCAR since 1985. He was a Lancaster County Republican committeeman since 1996. Scott was a member of DOVE Westgate Church where he was a youth advisor from 1985 to 1995 and junior high youth advisor from 1995 to 2002.

Above all, Scott was a follower of Jesus. He was a loving and protective father and husband. He was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling and cars.

Helen P. Cazillo Lonas, 85, of Akron, formerly of Parkesburg, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy.

Born in Parkesburg, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Jennie Kolodski Cazillo, Sr.

She is survived by two brothers: Robert Cazillo and Anthony Cazillo, both of Parkesburg and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two siblings: Pasquale Cazillo, Jr. and Eleanor Houck.

Funeral services were held May 6 at the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg followed by interment at the Parkesburg Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Lester M. Houck, 96, formerly of Blue Ball, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Ephrata Manor.

Lester’s wife Effie F. (Simmons) Houck died in 2010.

Born in East Earl Township, he was the son of the late Roy S. and Catherine (Boley) Houck. He served in the U.S. Army in the 79th Infantry Division in the European Theater of Operations during WWII.

Lester was a member of the Mt. Airy E.C. Church.

He was a charter member of Pleasant View Hunting Camp, Clinton County, and a member of Charles F. Ludwig Post 7362 V.F.W., New Holland.

A textile worker at Frank Ix & Sons, New Holland, he retired in 1984 after 35 years.

Surviving are nieces and nephews. He is the last of his immediate family.

Funeral services were held May 3 at the Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland with the Reverend Bruce Willier officiating. Interment was in the Ranck’s United Methodist Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mt. Airy Evangelical Congregational Church, 52 N. Hershey Ave., Leola, PA 17540.