Esther M. Lausch, 95, formerly of Denver, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Fairmount Homes Retirement Community.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth Liebfried Kiehl. Esther’s first husband Richard C. Roland died in 1951 and her second husband Donald M. Lausch died in 2003.

She worked as a clerk for Watt & Shand for 25 years. Esther enjoyed knitting, counted cross stitch and word search puzzles. She loved angels and owls, which she included in her crafts.

Esther is survived by her son: Richard C., husband of Wanda G. Roland; granddaughter: Wendy L., wife of Jeffery S. Hackman; and her great-grandchildren: Amber, Daulton and Marlena Dietrich, all of Denver. She was preceded in death by siblings: Anna Holloway Miller, Mary Jane Barclay and Charles, George and Richard Kiehl.

Services will be private with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.

Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

To send the family online condolences, please visit snyderfuneralhome.com.

Jean E. (DeFrees) Kopp, of Denver, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Ephrata Community Hospital.

She was born in Shillington to the late Albert W.L. and Elizabeth A. (Shupp) DeFrees.

Jean attended Vinemont Lutheran Church in Reinholds. She had worked at Berkshire Knitting Mill and also worked as a waitress at the former Schraffts, which became the Colonial Motor Lodge in Denver, Stoudt’s Black Angus Restaurant of Adamstown, the former Foodergong of Ephrata and the Holiday Inn of Denver. She last worked at Wal-Mart of Ephrata, prior to her retirement. Jean enjoyed crocheting, baking and spending time with her family.

She is survived by sons: Daniel L., husband of Carolyn (Martin) Kopp of Denver; and Robert E. Kopp of Denver; daughters: Debra J., wife of Kerry Martin of Lititz; and Cheryl A., wife of Kenneth Zimmerman of Ephrata; a brother: Robert, husband of Mary DeFrees of Blainsport; grandchildren: Christopher Daniel Martin; Michelle, wife of Robert Wegman; Jenna Martin and Bryan Martin.

In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by sisters: Ruth Dillon and Anna Pawling.

A memorial service was held April 26 at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, Denver. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

Dorothy M. Jakows, 84, of Ephrata, formerly of Lititz and Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013 at home.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Carolina (Wojnarowski) Lyszkzasz and the beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Jakows, who passed away in 2003.

Dorothy was a longtime member of St. James Catholic Church, where she was involved in the Light of Christ prayer group and the Legion of Mary.

Dorothy enjoyed music and seeing live shows, most of all polka music. Dorothy liked sewing, cooking and going on Catholic retreats. She especially enjoyed the Jersey Shore, looking out to the ocean during the tranquil time of twilight.

She is survived by a daughter: Sandra Partyka of Ephrata; and a son: Mark Jakows, husband of Nancy of North Wales. She was the last surviving of nine children.

Mass of Christian burial was held April 26 at Mother of Divine Providence in King of Prussia. Interment was in Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, King of Prussia.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Missionary Sisters of Charity 630 Dekalb St. Norristown, PA 19401 or to St. James Catholic Church 505 Woodcrest Ave Lititz, PA 17543. To send the Jakows’s online condolences, visit snyderfuneralhome.com.

Mary Helen (McInnis) Goodall, 75, formerly of Denver, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013, at Garden Spot Village, New Holland.

She was born in Bangor, Maine to the late Helen (McDonough) McInnis and was the wife of the late Oakley C. Goodall, who died in 2006.

Mary was a member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church, Ephrata. For many years, she worked as a registered nurse at Dr. Laukaitis office in Reinholds. Mary enjoyed knitting, traveling, family and friends.

She is survived by her four sons: Jim Goodall of Aiken, S.C.; Mike, husband of Donna (Allen) Goodall of Beverly, Mass.; Steve, husband of Susan (Brown) Goodall of Florence, S.C.; Joe, husband of Jill (Cinader) Goodall of Clarkston, Mich.; a daughter: Cindy, wife of Jeff Gehman of Denver; grandchildren: Liz, wife of Chris Weitzel; Amanda Gehman; Jess and Kelly Goodall; Eileen, wife of Scott Dougherty; Steve Goodall; Kyle, husband of Jamie Goodall; Kathryn, wife of Derek Buie; Joanna Goodall; Alex and Anna Goodall; great-grandchildren: Kyleigh, Ryanne and Gavin Dougherty; and a sister: Ruth Whitten of Brewer, Maine.

Stephen Robert Herr of Pine Grove Mills, 58, died at home after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family as he peacefully passed on.

Steve was a 1972 graduate of Ephrata Area High School, and attained an AA in Communications and a BS in Business Management from Penn State University. In his teen years, he played organ and keyboard with bands including Jericho and the original Tom Slick and the Thunderbolt Grease Slappers who played throughout eastern Pa. and N.J. He had an extensive knowledge of music, lyrics and bands and shared this with others enthusiastically.

Steve was a partner in Herr Brothers Antiques, employed by Dank’s, State College and by HRB Singer, State College, as a buyer and contract administrator. In 1985, he and his wife Kathy embarked on a new venture: restoring the Odd Fellows Lodge and transforming it into The Old Oak Tavern in Pine Grove Mills.

After nine years, Steve and Kathy were blessed with a daughter: Victoria Stephanie (Baltimore, Md.) and two years later, a son: Alexander William (at home). Steve fell in love with his best friend and wife when she was 18, he 19, and they have been together for 38 years. They did everything together and he will remain in her heart forever.

Thomas S. Stauffer, 88, of Ephrata, passed away Sunday, April 21 2013, at Ephrata Manor.

He was born in Ephrata Township, to the late Frank and Barbara (Stauffer) Stauffer and was the husband of Nancy J. (Miley) Stauffer, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.

Thomas served his country in the US Army from 1948-1950. He was a long-time member of Bethany United Church of Christ, Ephrata where he served as head usher for many years.

Thomas worked for Kurtz Bros. Concrete and High Concrete Structures for 38 years, 35 of those as superintendent of the Denver concrete plant. Thomas was a 51-year member of Ephrata Blue Lodge F&AM #665 Ephrata, Lancaster Lodge of Perfection 14th Degree, Valley of Reading Lodge, and Reading Consistory 32nd Degree. He was also a member of Rajah Shrine Temple of Reading serving on the reception committee. He was a life member of the Ephrata VFW Post 3376 and a 51-year member of the Ephrata Legion Post 429.

Tom was happiest when he was out in the yard working, planting flowers and feeding birds and squirrels. He loved going to the mountains in upstate Pennsylvania where he could enjoy time with this family.

Fred M. Smith, 93, a resident of Maple Farm Nursing Home in Akron, formerly a long time resident of Ephrata, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Maple Farm.

Born in Lancaster, Fred was a son of the late Jonas S. and Katie S. (Mentzer) Smith. He worked as a painter for Kenneth Gettle Painting of Schoeneck for 20 years and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by a step-daughter: Janet Dosch of New Holland; a sister: Emma Bertzfield of Lancaster; a brother: Melvern Smith; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Also surviving are step-children from his second marriage: Barbara Ginder of Reinholds; Kelly Newswanger of Lititz; Jerry Royer of Robesonia; Jeff Walters of Lititz; Jody Walters of Stevens; Randy Walters of Lititz; and Jamey Walters of Reinholds.

Fred was predeceased by his first wife: Marie (Mull) Smith in 1983 and his second wife: Betty (Lesher) Smith in 2000.

He was preceded in death by his son: Daryl L. Smith; two step-sons: Vernon Weidman and Rick Walters; sisters: Violet Givler, Kathryn Howe, Mabel Smith, and Betty Waid; and brothers: Clarence, Irwin, and Henry Smith.

Michael "Mike" Lee Roland passed away April 13, 2013 at Ephrata Community Hospital of a heart attack.

He was born in Ephrata, Feb. 11, 1963. He was the son of Betty (Trostle) Roland of Reinholds and the late Robert Roland of Tennessee. Mike attended Wilson High School, West Lawn and played football. He was a brick layer and had numerous other jobs including working at the A.W. Golden auto dealer body shop and was a cook at the Ephrata Legion. He enjoyed NASCAR, pro football, rock music and antique collecting. He especially enjoyed his dogs, Ralph and Axel, and also liked fishing and hunting, in his early years.

Mike lived in Denver since December and was going back to New Mexico in May.

In addition to his mother, Mike is survived by his daughter: Katie Roland of Bowmansville; siblings: Deb Roland, companion of Jamie Dale of Reamstown; Sue, wife of Steve Wentzel of Denver; Becky Nagle of Denver; Dustin, husband of Wendy Roland of Wernersville; 10 nieces and nephews; one great niece and one great nephew; three cousins; and many friends.

There will be a celebration of life for Mike for family and friends at a later date which will announced.

Mary R. Mellinger, 78, of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Hospice & Community Care, Lancaster.

She was born in Ephrata to the late Roy and Mary M. (Trego) Rice and was the wife of Robert G. Mellinger with whom she shared 61 years of marriage on April 12, 2013.

Mary was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Ephrata. She worked for the former W.W. Moyer Co. for 22 years, was a notary for 30 years and was the CEO of Bob’s American from 1972-2001. Mary enjoyed collecting dolls, going to the beach and she took great joy in sending cards to people. She was a very special person who loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Kathy A., wife of Doug Weaver of Ephrata, Mary K., wife of Glen Weaver of Lititz, Robert G., husband of Michelle Mellinger of Ephrata, Jean L., wife of Kurt Martin of Akron, Betty M., wife of Chris Witthuhn of Drum; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two brothers, Lawrence T., husband of Mitzi Rice of Ephrata and Donald, husband of Rose Rice of Akron.

Gloria K. Kofroth, 78, of Lititz, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Manor Care, Lancaster.

She was born in Millport to the late Charles and Lydia (Herr) Keeports and was the wife of Ronald E. Kofroth with whom she shared 59 years of marriage on Sept. 18.

Gloria was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Lititz, where she was a former choir member, Sunday school teacher and trustee. During her working years, she was a receptionist for Armstrong World Industries for 37 years before her retirement in 1990. Gloria was a Girl Scout leader and did reading for the Susquehanna Blind Association.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter: Kathy Troutman of Lititz; a granddaughter: Jennifer, wife of Joseph Zoccolo; and great-grandchildren: Zachary, Dylan and Breanne.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son: Gerald Kofroth.

A viewing will be held April 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Stradling Funeral Home, 30 N. Ninth Street, Akron. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 25, at 1 p.m. at the Stradling Funeral Home, with Pastor David Unangst officiating. Interment will take place in the Millport Cemetery.