John W. Coleman

John W. Coleman, 69, of Ephrata, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at UPMC Lititz. Born in Ephrata, John was a son of Del-Rae (Steele) Coleman and the late A. John Coleman and the loving husband of 42 years to Cheryl A. (Kofroth) Coleman.

John was a graduate of Ephrata High School, class of 1973. He worked as a printing and folding operator at Science Press in Ephrata for over 20 years. The surrounding Ephrata community was important to John, and he served as a volunteer firefighter and lifetime member of the Lincoln Fire Co. for 53 years. An avid outdoorsman, John enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most of all, John was a devoted father and grandfather. A man of faith, he was an active member of the OMPH Catholic Church of Ephrata and a knighted 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He also enjoyed volunteering with the middle creek search and rescue. John was selfless, always giving of his time and efforts.

In addition to his wife and mother, John is survived by three children, Rachel (Colton) Smith, Jennifer Coleman, and John (Gabrielle) Coleman Jr.; three grandchildren Myles, Elliot, and Sullivan, and expecting grandbaby girl Coleman very soon; two siblings, Del-Rae (David) Rice, and Robert Coleman; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are appreciated to the Lincoln Fire Company of Ephrata, PA. 38 S. Market St., Ephrata, PA. 17522

A viewing will be held on Sun., Feb. 23rd from 4 to 6 p.m. at Good Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre, 34 N. Reamstown Rd., Reamstown (Stevens). A Funeral Mass will take place on Mon., Feb. 24th at 10 a.m. in the OMPH Catholic church, 320 Church Ave, Ephrata. Interment will follow at the Hershey Mennonite Church Cemetery.