Obituaries

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Lisa M. Burkett

Lisa M. Burkett

Oct 25, 2026

Lisa M. Burkett, age 57, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Hospice & Community Care following a fifteen-month battle with cancer.Born in Clinton, Iowa, Lisa was the daughter of John and Carole Spier Shannon. She shared 26 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Stephen Burkett.

Lisa was a dedicated and impactful educator whose teaching career began...

David B. Miller

David B. Miller

Oct 24, 2026

David B. Miller, age 80, of 1440 Georgetown Road, Christiana, passed away at home on Saturday, October 24, 2026. He was the husband of Hannah S. Kauffman Miller Fisher Miller. Born in Bird-in-Hand, he was the son of the late Levi and Leah Fisher Miller.

Surviving besides his wife are five children: Jesse K., husband of Elsie F. Fisher Miller of...

Henry M. Devlin

Henry M. Devlin

Oct 22, 2026

Henry M. “Hank” Devlin, age 81 soon to be 82, of Strasburg, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026. He and his wife Betty Umble Devlin celebrated 48 years of marriage. Born in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late John and Gladys Monroe Sterling Devlin, Sr.Hank graduated from West Chester University, where he received his teaching degree....

Sandra "Sandy" Marie Marshall

Sandra "Sandy" Marie Marshall

Oct 22, 2026

Sandra (Sandy) Marie D'Amico Marshall, 77, of Quarryville, PA passed away peacefully on October 22, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 18, 1949, in Wilmington, Delaware, Sandy was known for her unwavering dedication to her family, her profession, and the many simple joys that brought her happiness. 

Sandy devoted 23 years of her career to Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement...

Polly A. Carl

Polly A. Carl

Oct 22, 2026

Polly A. Carl, age 91 of Lancaster, passed away on October 22, 2026 at Brethren Village Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late Lester L. Carl Jr. She was born in Paradise, daughter of the late J. Walter and Carrie B. Eshleman Moore. Polly enjoyed singing hymns and pop tunes from the 1930s-1970s, looking at the Susquehanna river....

Emma Z. Dubble

Emma Z. Dubble

Oct 21, 2026

Emma Z. Dubble, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. She was born in Peach Bottom on June 24, 1933, daughter of the late Allen R. And Elsie Z. Dubble. Emma lived on the family farm in Mechanic Grove, then moved to Willow Street and then onto Willow Valley Retirement Communities. She was a lifetime member of Mechanic...

Edward C. Davidson, Jr.

Edward C. Davidson, Jr.

Oct 20, 2026

Edward C. Davidson, Jr., age 78 of Peach Bottom, PA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. He was the husband of Mary E. Ford Davidson with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage. He was born in Reading, son of the late Edward C. Sr. & Anna H. Michalik Davidson. He was a veteran of the...

Anna Mary Groff

Anna Mary Groff

Oct 19, 2026

Anna Mary Groff, age 80, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. She was the wife of Harold A. Groff and was born in Strasburg to the late Ben M. and Florence B. Lapp. Anna Mary, know by many as Ann, graduated from Conestoga Valley High School in 1964 and from LGH School of Nursing in 1967. Her...

Jonathan S. Stoltzfus

Jonathan S. Stoltzfus

Oct 19, 2026

Jonathan S. Stoltzfus, age 87 of Gordonville, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, October 19, 2026. He was the husband of Rachel Ann Lapp Stoltzfus, with whom he celebrated 13 years of marriage on August 16th. He was preceded in death by his first wife Barbara M. Kurtz Stoltzfus, who passed away on July 31, 2012. He was...

Kathleen J. Bucher

Kathleen J. Bucher

Oct 18, 2026

Kathleen J. “Kathy” Bucher, age 85, of Willow Valley in Willow Street, died Sunday, October 18, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Robert P. Bucher. Kathy is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Ann (Beth) Bucher of Lancaster; a brother David A. Weaver husband of Alice of Quarryville; a sister Linda J. Simpson of Lancaster;...

Beverly J. Kendig

Beverly J. Kendig

Oct 18, 2026

Beverly J. Kendig, aged 85, of Quarryville, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehab. Beverly was born July 13, 1941, in Coatesville, to the late Charles F. and Charlotte J. (Hoffman) Lammey. She was married for 65 years to the late Robert E. Kendig before his passing on June 23, 2026.

Beverly worked for...

Richard "Doc" J. Vanderslice

Richard "Doc" J. Vanderslice

Oct 17, 2026

Richard J. "Doc" Vanderslice, age 68 formerly of Christiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Norristown, son of the late William T. Vanderslice, Sr. & the late Grace Vanderslice Edgington. He loved music, fishing, coffee and visiting with family and friends. Surviving are 3 siblings: William T....

Emma B. Stoltzfus

Emma B. Stoltzfus

Oct 17, 2026

Emma B. Stoltzfus, age 29, of 444 Little Britain Church Road, Peach Bottom, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026. She was the daughter of Henry Z. and Naomi G. Beiler Stoltzfus of Peach Bottom. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving besides her parents are 10 siblings: Benjamin B. husband of Katie E. King Stoltzfus...

Joanne Cole

Joanne Cole

Oct 14, 2026

Joanne R Cole, age 83, of Refton, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late James H. Cole. Born in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of Ellsworth and Helen McComsey Rohrer. She was a member of Refton Brethren in Christ Church. She graduated from Millersville University with...

Allen E. McAllister

Allen E. McAllister

Oct 14, 2026

Allen E. McAllister, age 93, of Forwood Estates, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Formerly of Harbeson, DE and Peach Bottom, PA; she was the wife of the late Donald F. McAllister for 65 years. Born in Sturgills, NC, she was the daughter of the late William and Winnie Sheets Armstrong. Allen was a homemaker and great cook....

Lester "Les" Dagen

Lester "Les" Dagen

Oct 13, 2026

Lester “Les” Dagen, age 86, Quarryville, formerly of Willow Street, went to be with the Lord at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community on, Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Born March 18, 1940 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jacob L. Dagen and Florence Lefever Dagen. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage.

Les...

Mary B. Stoltzfus

Mary B. Stoltzfus

Oct 11, 2026

Mary B. Stoltzfus, 3 year old daughter of Stephen and Sadie Beiler Stoltzfus of 263 Christiana Pike, Christiana, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at home. Mary attended the Old Order Amish Church with her parents. Surviving besides her parents are 2 brother; Daniel B. and Samuel B. Stoltzfus, both at home, and grandparents; Daniel and Katie Glick Stoltzfus...

Henry B. Lapp

Henry B. Lapp

Oct 10, 2026

Henry B. Lapp, age 74, of 413 Sproul Road, Kirkwood, PA 17536, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2026, at home. He was the husband of Rebecca B. Stoltzfus Lapp. Born in Gordonville, he was the son of the late Jacob M. and Katie Beiler Lapp. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

In addition to his wife,...

Douglas J. Barr

Douglas J. Barr

Oct 9, 2026

Douglas Jefferson Barr, age 86, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Hamilton Arms Center in Lancaster. He was the husband of the late Joanne Alice Barr, who he was married to for 39 years until her passing. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Elvin and Mary Ruth Drennen Barr.

He graduated from Manheim Township, class...

Gary L. Kendig

Gary L. Kendig

Oct 8, 2026

Gary L. Kendig, age 89, of Quarryville, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 8, 2026. He was the husband of Selma A. Brown Kendig. Born in Christiana, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Alta M. Eckert Kendig. He was a graduate of Scott High School. Gary worked at Summers and Zim's of Atglen for...

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