The Stradling Funeral Home Obituaries section is a dedicated space where the lives of those who have passed are celebrated and remembered. It serves as a testament to the rich history and legacy of the Stradling family, who have been providing compassionate funeral services for generations. This page is a reflection of the community's commitment to honoring the deceased and offering support to their loved ones during difficult times.
Here, you will find detailed obituaries, each telling a unique story of an individual's life. These obituaries are not just a record of dates and places but a celebration of the person's journey. They provide a glimpse into their personal history, their achievements, and the impact they had on others. By sharing these narratives, the funeral home aims to bring comfort and closure to families while also fostering a sense of connection and remembrance within the community.
The obituaries often include tributes and memories from family and friends, offering a more intimate perspective on the deceased's life. These personal accounts highlight the individual's character, hobbies, and the love they received and gave to others. Additionally, the section may feature funeral services details, such as visitation times, memorial events, and religious or cultural traditions observed during the funeral.
One of the key benefits of this online resource is the convenience it offers to those seeking information. Visitors can easily access obituaries from the comfort of their homes, ensuring that they stay informed about the funeral arrangements and can pay their respects accordingly. This accessibility also allows for a more inclusive approach, enabling people from various locations to connect with the community and offer their condolences.
Fig 1. John M. Zimmerman Obituary (2024) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
An elderly man, dressed in a suit, sits in a wheelchair, his eyes downcast. His hands are clasped tightly together, and a single white rose sits on the table beside him. The background is a simple, sterile hospital room, emphasizing the man's vulnerability.
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Fig 2. Nancy Coryell Obituary (2024) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A group of people, all dressed in black, stand in a circle around a large, ornate coffin. The coffin is adorned with intricate carvings and a large, ornate cross. The scene is set in a dimly lit church, with candles flickering in the background, creating a sense of reverence.
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Fig 3. Ethel Harding Obituary (2023) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A young woman, dressed in a simple white dress, kneels beside a small, wooden coffin. She holds a handkerchief to her face, her eyes filled with tears. The coffin is placed on a grassy hill, surrounded by a peaceful, natural landscape, emphasizing the finality of the moment.
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Fig 4. Ellis M. Martin Obituary (2023) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A funeral director, dressed in a black suit, stands beside a large, modern coffin. The coffin is made of sleek, black metal, with a glass panel allowing a view of the inside. The director's expression is calm, yet professional, as he explains the features of the coffin to a curious onlooker.
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Fig 5. Robert S. Bauman Obituary (2024) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A close-up of a woman's hand, holding a small, delicate handkerchief. The handkerchief is embroidered with a simple floral pattern, and the woman's fingers are gently wrapped around it. The background is a soft, blurred image of a cemetery, suggesting a moment of quiet reflection.
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Fig 6. Doris L. Horst Obituary (2024) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A man, dressed in traditional Native American regalia, stands beside a small, woven coffin. The coffin is made of natural materials, with a woven pattern, and is placed on a raised platform. The man's expression is one of deep reverence, as he pays his respects to his ancestor.
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Fig 7. Jean Amstutz Obituary (2024) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home - Ephrata
A woman, dressed in a black suit, stands beside a large, traditional wooden coffin. The coffin is adorned with a large, ornate cross and a bouquet of white flowers. The background is a simple, rustic church, with a wooden pew and a stained-glass window in the distance.
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Fig 8. Judith R. Steffy Obituary (2024) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A young boy, dressed in a black suit, sits on a small, wooden bench, holding a teddy bear. The teddy bear is placed on his lap, and he looks out at a peaceful, snowy landscape. The scene is set on a cold winter's day, emphasizing the boy's grief.
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Fig 9. Anna R. Weinhold Obituary (2025) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A group of friends, all dressed in black, stand around a large, modern coffin. The coffin is made of sleek, glass and steel, with a simple, minimalist design. The friends' expressions are varied, from sadness to determination, as they prepare to lay their friend to rest.
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Fig 10. Ann Enck Obituary (2023) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home - Ephrata
A woman, dressed in a black dress, stands beside a small, wooden coffin. The coffin is placed on a raised platform, surrounded by a simple, natural setting. The woman's face is partially obscured by a dark veil, adding an air of mystery and reverence.
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Fig 11. Gloria G. Hall Obituary (2025) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A man, dressed in a black suit, stands beside a large, ornate coffin. The coffin is adorned with a large, ornate cross and a bouquet of red roses. The background is a grand, historic church, with high ceilings and intricate stained-glass windows.
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Fig 12. John E. Witmer Obituary (2025) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A close-up of a woman's hand, holding a small, delicate bouquet of flowers. The flowers are wrapped in a simple, white ribbon, and the woman's fingers are gently wrapped around them. The background is a soft, blurred image of a cemetery, suggesting a moment of quiet reflection.
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Fig 13. Marvin R. Ansel Obituary (2025) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A funeral director, dressed in a black suit, stands beside a large, traditional wooden coffin. The coffin is adorned with a large, ornate cross and a bouquet of white flowers. The director's expression is calm, yet professional, as he explains the features of the coffin to a curious onlooker.
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Fig 14. M. Arlene Rabold Obituary (2025) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A young woman, dressed in a simple white dress, kneels beside a small, wooden coffin. She holds a handkerchief to her face, her eyes filled with tears. The coffin is placed on a grassy hill, surrounded by a peaceful, natural landscape, emphasizing the finality of the moment.
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Fig 15. Lorraine Wert Obituary (2024) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A man, dressed in a black suit, stands beside a large, modern coffin. The coffin is made of sleek, black metal, with a glass panel allowing a view of the inside. The man's expression is one of determination, as he prepares to lay his loved one to rest.
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Fig 16. Marian Stoltzfus Obituary (2024) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A group of people, all dressed in black, stand in a circle around a large, ornate coffin. The coffin is adorned with intricate carvings and a large, ornate cross. The scene is set in a dimly lit church, with candles flickering in the background, creating a sense of reverence.
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Fig 17. Mary Louise LeFevre Obituary (2023) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral ...
A woman, dressed in a black dress, stands beside a small, wooden coffin. The coffin is placed on a raised platform, surrounded by a simple, natural setting. The woman's face is partially obscured by a dark veil, adding an air of mystery and reverence.
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Fig 18. Marvin S. Zimmerman Obituary (2023) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral ...
A man, dressed in a black suit, stands beside a large, traditional wooden coffin. The coffin is adorned with a large, ornate cross and a bouquet of white flowers. The background is a grand, historic church, with high ceilings and intricate stained-glass windows.
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Fig 19. Charles H. Becker Jr. Obituary (2024) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral ...
A close-up of a woman's hand, holding a small, delicate bouquet of flowers. The flowers are wrapped in a simple, white ribbon, and the woman's fingers are gently wrapped around them. The background is a soft, blurred image of a cemetery, suggesting a moment of quiet reflection.
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Fig 20. Jean Stutzka Obituary (2023) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home - Ephrata
A funeral director, dressed in a black suit, stands beside a large, modern coffin. The coffin is made of sleek, black metal, with a glass panel allowing a view of the inside. The director's expression is calm, yet professional, as he explains the features of the coffin to a curious onlooker.
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Fig 21. Luke L. Weaver Obituary (2024) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A young boy, dressed in a black suit, sits on a small, wooden bench, holding a teddy bear. The teddy bear is placed on his lap, and he looks out at a peaceful, snowy landscape. The scene is set on a cold winter's day, emphasizing the boy's grief.
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Fig 22. Edward David Martino Obituary (2023) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral ...
A woman, dressed in a black dress, stands beside a small, wooden coffin. The coffin is placed on a raised platform, surrounded by a simple, natural setting. The woman's face is partially obscured by a dark veil, adding an air of mystery and reverence.
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Fig 23. Lois L. Cunningham Obituary (2023) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A man, dressed in a black suit, stands beside a large, traditional wooden coffin. The coffin is adorned with a large, ornate cross and a bouquet of red roses. The background is a grand, historic church, with high ceilings and intricate stained-glass windows.
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Fig 24. Ervin R. Weaver Obituary (2025) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A close-up of a woman's hand, holding a small, delicate bouquet of flowers. The flowers are wrapped in a simple, white ribbon, and the woman's fingers are gently wrapped around them. The background is a soft, blurred image of a cemetery, suggesting a moment of quiet reflection.
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Fig 25. Bruce D. Frymyer Obituary (2022) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A funeral director, dressed in a black suit, stands beside a large, modern coffin. The coffin is made of sleek, black metal, with a glass panel allowing a view of the inside. The director's expression is calm, yet professional, as he explains the features of the coffin to a curious onlooker.
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Fig 26. John L. Gummel Sr. Obituary (2022) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A young boy, dressed in a black suit, sits on a small, wooden bench, holding a teddy bear. The teddy bear is placed on his lap, and he looks out at a peaceful, snowy landscape. The scene is set on a cold winter's day, emphasizing the boy's grief.
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Fig 27. Patricia A. Good Obituary (2023) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
A woman, dressed in a black dress, stands beside a small, wooden coffin. The coffin is placed on a raised platform, surrounded by a simple, natural setting. The woman's face is partially obscured by a dark veil, adding an air of mystery and reverence.
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Fig 28. Carl L. Newswanger Obituary (2023) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
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Fig 29. William E. Clayton Obituary (2022) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
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Fig 30. Martin A. Holmes Jr. Obituary (2024) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral ...
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Fig 31. Joseph Z. Snyder Obituary (2022) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
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Fig 32. Esther H. Martin Obituary (2023) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
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Fig 33. Carolyn L. Miller Obituary (2023) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
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Fig 34. Jennifer L. McCracken Obituary (2023) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral ...
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Fig 35. Doris E. Hartman Obituary (2023) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
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Fig 36. June C. Garner Obituary (2023) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
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Fig 37. James R. Elder Obituary (2022) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
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Fig 38. Vera F. Smoker Obituary (2025) - Ephrata, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
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Fig 41. Suzanne M. Benner Obituary (2025) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
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Fig 42. Carl K. Martin Obituary (2024) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
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Fig 43. Walter B. Shirk Obituary (2022) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
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Fig 44. Dale E. Hoover Obituary (2023) - Akron, PA - Stradling Funeral Home ...
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