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Plant Exchange

(Continued From Page 1A) exchanged until all announcements are made. Plants accepted for the exchange include: houseplants, fruits, vegetables, herbs, perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, seeds, bulbs and water plants.

To become involved in the exchange, bring your plants in containers marked with the plant name and growing conditions. No plants may be exchanged until all announcements are made. They hope to see you on Thursday, May 11. For more information, call the school at 717-738-4266 ext. 108.

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May 8-13, 2023

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Lititz Christian Honor Roll

(Continued From Page 1A) Graysen Groff, Briella Heim, Annie Titter, Noah Moore. Honor Roll: Savannah Rittler, Lily Feliciano, Ava Perry.

The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley, located at 237-249 West Main Street (Route 322), Ephrata, needs your help! They are hoping that Shopping News readers can provide information regarding this photo. Shown in the photo is a church interior from 1961. It is possibly Stevens United Zion Church of the Hahnstown United Zion Church, but it is uncertain. If you are able to provide more details about this

5th Grade

Distinguished Honor Roll: Faith Brett, Sierra McCracken, Avery Hurst, Jack Harbin, Lucy Mason, Harper McCown, Gage Emberger, Carson Aldred, Clyde Shadler. Honor Roll: Naylah Vega, Kennedy Ditmer, Emmett Denlinger, Clara Kegarise.

6th Grade

Distinguished Honor Roll: Norah Weaver, Sierra Weaver, Aliya Harmon, Peyton Reber, Chase Maurer, Liam Bradley, Samantha McCracken. Honor Roll: Titus picture, call The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley at 717-733-1616 or email cjmarquet@gmail. com. Future “Do You Know…” photos will be published in upcoming Shopping News issues. If a photo is identified, the information will be published.

The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley is dedicated to discovering, gathering and preserving materials and data relative

Antes, Eddie Mason, Tyler King.

7th Grade

Distinguished Honor Roll: Anna Derner, Lauren Cadwalader, Amber Hurst, Aubrie Urquhart, Jonah Young. Honor Roll: Kiera Martens, Rhys Suazo, David Torres, Xavier Titter.

8th Grade

Distinguished Honor Roll: Brody Reber, Ethan Maurer, Jack Kriebel, Jolene Weaver. Honor Roll: Jackson Antes, Antonio Vega, Bre Stellato, Xander Suazo, Eli Antes, Kwyn Stout, Isaac to the community known as the Cocalico Valley. For more information on the Museum and the Library, please visit their website at www.cocalicovalleyhs.org or call 717-733-1616.

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Lawler, Caeden Harmon.

9th Grade

Honor Roll: Olivia Hurst, Ella Urquhart, Cody Derner, Maddie Perry, Jimin Park.

10th Grade

Distinguished Honor Roll: Sarah Smith, Federico Cortes. Honor Roll: Lauren Hurst, Emma Christner, Jeremiah Young, Toby Harnish, Lilly Woratyla.

11th Grade

Distinguished Honor Roll: Angie Scanlan, Eliza Mason. Honor Roll: Ciara Harris, Afton Urquhart, Joey Lapp, Cisco Chaboya.

12th Grade

Distinguished Honor Roll: Kyla Mason, Brittany Laird, Wynne Coolbeth, Lana Bert, Hannah Jordan, Mayra Lawler. Honor Roll: Alissa Hoover, Tyler Velkly, Grace Gerard, William Yin, Emilie Nissley, Joey LaPlaca, Jerry Jing, Rylee Stoltzfus, Kaitlyn Kubena, Ava Martin, Micah Harmon.

Obituaries

Due to press deadlines, some obituaries may appear in Section B. View obituaries at www.snews.com/obituaries.

J. Harry Hoover

J. Harry Hoover, 90, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Ephrata Manor.

He was born in Brownstown to the late Martin and Anna (Zimmerman) Hoover and was the husband of Irene (Showalter) Hoover, with whom he celebrated 70 years of marriage on April 4th.

A member of Indiantown Mennonite Church, he enjoyed attending public sales, hunting, going to the cabin, gardening, and tending to his flower beds, once having over 30 different kinds of Irises. He cherished family time and loved creating memories with them.

Harry worked as a selfemployed carpenter for many years.

Cynthia J. Thompson, Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, April 11.

She is survived by two daughters: Stefanie Martin, wife of Scott Martin, Lititz, and Heather Uhlin, wife of Brian Uhlin, Lititz; six grandchildren; and two sisters: Jayne Ford, and Bonnie Griffith.

Clair E. Sweigart, 93, Reinholds, passed away on Tuesday, April 18.

He was the husband of the late Kathryn S. (Steinmetz) Sweigart.

He is survived by a daughter, Bonnie, wife of

In addition to his wife, Harry is survived by 5 children: Mary, wife of Ernie Hurst of Myerstown, Marty Hoover, husband of Lois (Good) of Robesonia, Glenda, wife of Randy Hollinger of Manheim, Susan Nissley of Elizabethtown, home; James Lynn Nolt, at home; Vernon S. Nolt, at home; Glen David Nolt, at home; and Wendall S. Nolt, at home; five daughters: Joanne S., wife of Calvin Zimmerman, East Earl; Dorothy S. Nolt, at home; Marlene S. Nolt, at home; Louanna S. Nolt, at home; and Emily S. Nolt, at home; one grandchild; seven brothers: Jonathan, husband of Jane Sensenig, Stanley, New York; Elvin, husband of Emma Sensenig, East Earl; Harvey, husband of Nancy Sensenig, Stanley, New York; Jason, husband of Louella Sensenig, East Earl; Nelson, husband of Lorraine Sensenig, Stanley, New York; Nevin, husband of Annetta Sensenig, Stanley, New York; and Vernon, husband of Lois Ann Sensenig, East Earl; and four sisters: Elizabeth, wife of Sidney Weaver, East Earl; Minerva, wife of James Leid, Ephrata; Eileen, wife of Mark Reiff, East Earl; and Edna Jane, wife of Jonathan Shirk, Denver. children; 12 great-grandchildren; and five sisters: Alta M. Hoshour; Hazel V. Sweigart; Shirley L., wife of Ernest R. Dunkelberger Sr.; Agnes A., wife of Steve Thomas; and Helen V., wife of Harold L. Shaak.

Michael Thompson, Reinholds; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Aaron Sweigart.

John N. Knier Sr., 86, Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, April 19.

He is survived by a son, John Jr., husband of Judi Knier; two daughters: Peggy, wife of Dennis Young, and Karen, wife of Paul Conley; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Anne L. Montgomery, 80, wife of James M. Montgomery, Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, April 19.

John Hoover, husband of Diana (Martin) of Wellsboro; 19 grandchildren; 42 greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Anna Mae Martin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son-in-law, James Nissley.

A viewing was held on Friday, April 28, at the Indiantown Mennonite Church, 255 Indiantown Road, Ephrata. Funeral services followed at 11:00 am, with Pastor Nelson Zeiset and Pastor Steve Martin officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church Cemetery.

Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseboro stradling.com.

Shirley A. Holm, 81, Landis Homes, Lititz, passed away on Thursday, April 20. She was the wife of the late Allan Holm.

She is survived by a son, Nathan Holm, husband of Kelly Crenshaw, Austin, Texas; a daughter, Anita Holm, wife of Eric Hagelin, Ambler; three grandchildren; and a brother, Richard Firestine.

Dale E. Hoover, 69, husband of Vera (Brubaker) Hoover, Lititz, passed away on Friday, April 21.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Elizabeth (Horst) Hoover, Ephrata; six sons: Kevin, husband of Jolene (Martin) Hoover, Newmanstown;

Randall, husband of Laura (Martin) Hoover, Lebanon; Michael, husband of Lynnae (Weaver) Hoover, Manheim; Jason, husband of Crystal (Reiff) Hoover, Lititz; Leslie Hoover, Newmanstown; and Austin, husband of Kenetra (Miller) Hoover, Lott, Texas; seven daughters: Janell, wife of Calvin Groff, Bird-inHand; Marilyn Horst, Leola; Sharon Hoover, Ephrata; Dorothy, wife of Erlis Miller, Newmanstown; Rosann, wife of Steve Hurst, Quarryville; Melissa Hoover, Ephrata; and Amber, wife of Jethro Martin, Reading; 46 grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; three brothers: Clair, husband of Ruthann Hoover; Galen, husband of Rosene Hoover; and Leon, husband of Donna Hoover; and three sisters: Elaine, wife of Curvin Zimmerman; Glenda, wife of Elmer Zimmerman; and Janice, wife of Ezra Horst Jr. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren.

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Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Jill A., wife of Rick Floyd, Texas; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey John Montgomery.

Anna Mae Nolt, 44, wife of James O. Nolt, New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, April 19.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her parents, Harvey B. and Edna W. Horst Sensenig, East Earl; six sons: Lamar S. Nolt, at home; Timothy S. Nolt, at

Bertha G. Adair, 79, Stevens, passed away on Thursday, April 20.

She was the wife of the late Claude E. Adair.

She is survived by two sons: Todd Adair, husband of Deb, Denver, and Troy Adair, husband of Diane, Denver; two daughters: Tammy Franck, wife of Michael, Ephrata, and Tina Smith, Ephrata; nine grand-

St. Luke’s “Spring Thing”

St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 222 North Broad Street (Route 501 North) in Lititz, will be holding their annual spring bazaar, known as “The Spring Thing” on Saturday, May 6, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

They will be selling Peter’s Chicken Dinners for a cost, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Baked goods, and hot and cold drinks will also be available. There will be a gift basket raffle and silent auction with a variety of themed gift baskets. In Granny’s Attic, you will find something for everyone. Yard sale vendors, as well as home business and craft vendors will be on site. Haircuts will also be available by donation. There will also be a children’s table with activities for the little ones while mom and dad shop!

Proceeds from this bazaar will benefit St. Luke’s ministries and Church World Services, sponsoring refugees in Lancaster County. For more information, call the church office at 717-6267100 or Jane Markert at 717926-0049.