Memorial Services Scheduled for September 8, 2025

In the quiet town of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a series of heartfelt goodbyes are taking place as families and friends gather to bid farewell to their loved ones. Here's a rundown of the upcoming funerals:

Simon John Elzinga's funeral will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, at 11 AM. The service will be overseen by Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory.
Nancy J. Buckwalter's funeral will take place at Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Avenue, Lancaster, at 11:30 AM. Buch Funeral Home, Inc. will manage the arrangements.
Hauk's funeral will occur at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 558 W Walnut St., at 11 AM. The funeral home in charge is once again Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory.
Ervin H. Burkholder's funeral will happen at Groffdale Old Order Mennonite Cemetery, 90 Groffdale Church Road, Leola, at 10 AM. Eckenroth Home for Funerals will oversee the arrangements.
Jacqueline P. Gauthier's funeral will take place at Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, at 11 AM.
Huber's funeral will occur at Rothermel-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 25 West Pine Street, Palmyra, at 11 AM.
Mellinger's funeral will be at Worship Center, 2384 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, at 10:30 AM. Groff High Funeral Home will oversee the arrangements.
Sara E. Gutshall's funeral will be at Maytown Church of God, 14 West Elizabeth Street, Maytown, at 11 AM. Sheetz Funeral Home, Inc. will manage the service.
A unique aspect of these funerals is the strong connection shared among the participants. The personal relationships between the deceased and their loved ones are reflected in the heartfelt and personalised speeches, which emphasise these bonds and shared memories.
Kunkle's funeral will be held at Ephrata Church of the Brethren, 201 Crescent Ave., Ephrata, at 6 PM.

As the community comes together to celebrate the lives of these individuals, their stories and memories will undoubtedly live on, serving as a testament to the strong bonds that unite us all.