Obituaries

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Sallie A. Spotts

Sallie A. Spotts

Sep 8, 2026

Sallie A. Rissler Spotts, 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on September 8, 2026 at Brethren Village. She was the devoted wife of John B. Spotts. They were married on March 8, 1980, and enjoyed travelling together and entertaining until his death in January 2011. Born on April 2, 1946, in Gap, PA, Sallie was the daughter ofthe late George...

David Allen Stoltzfus

David Allen Stoltzfus

Sep 7, 2026

David Allen Stoltzfus, infant son of Aaron and Elizabeth Esh Stoltzfus of 815a N. Old Road, Strasburg PA, 17579 passed away at home on Monday September 7, 2026. Survivng besides his parents are his grandparents: Henry and Barbie Lapp Stoltzfus of Christiana and Fannie Fisher Esh, wife of the late David Esh of Strasburg, great grandparents: John and Emma Esh...

Charles H. Chalfant, Jr.

Charles H. Chalfant, Jr.

Sep 5, 2026

Charles H. Chalfant Jr. - Chuck to nearly everyone who knew him, and “Chuckie” to a handful of family members who retained the lifelong privilege of calling him that - lived a life of service, adventure, curiosity, accomplishment, and deep devotion to the people he loved.

Born to Charles H. Chalfant Sr. and Elaine R. Chalfant of Gap, PA, Chuck possessed...

Janice Fortna

Janice Fortna

Aug 30, 2026

Janice M. Fortna, age 85, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement community. She was the wife of the late Rev. Ira C. Fortna who died May 8, 2013. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer and Mae Arena Ditterline. Janice was a member of Wesley Church. She was a pastor's wife...

Hazel V. Wood

Hazel V. Wood

Aug 29, 2026

Hazel V. Wood, age 86 of Parkesburg, PA, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 29, 2026. She was the wife of the late David L. Wood, Sr., who passed away on September 20, 2021. She was born in Washington County, Virginia, daughter of the late Paul Lee Barlow & Ella Mae Doss.

In the past she attended Gateway Church...

Lydia E. Fisher

Lydia E. Fisher

Aug 29, 2026

Lydia E. Fisher, still-born daughter of Ephriam S. and Mary S. Esh Fisher, of 46 Windy Top Road Christiana, PA 17509 passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at home. Besides her parents, she is survived by a sister, Barbie E. Fisher at home, grandparents: Amos N. and Fannie E. Stoltzfus of Christiana, and Aaron S. and Rachel M. Stoltzfus...

Jose Algarin, Sr.

Jose Algarin, Sr.

Aug 27, 2026

Jose Algarin Sr., age 68 of Nottingham, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026. He was the husband of Rosa Rivera Algarin with whom he celebrated 49 years of marriage. He was born in Puerto Rico, son of the late Leandro and Aida Pantoja Algarin. Jose proudly served in The United States Navy from 1978-2006 when he retired. He enjoyed...

Edwin L. McMullen, Jr.

Edwin L. McMullen, Jr.

Aug 25, 2026

Edwin L. McMullen, Jr., age 52 of Quarryville, PA, passed away in New Providence as a result of a vehicle accident on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. He was the husband of Sharyn Blank McMullen, with whom he would have celebrated 30 years of marriage on September 14th. He is also survived by his son Ethan L. McMullen and Ethan’s fiancé...

Anna E. Lefever

Anna E. Lefever

Aug 25, 2026

Anna E. Lefever, age 84, of Quarryville passed away at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. She was the wife of the late Merton Dale Lefever who passed away on March 17, 2019. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Edward & Mary Reinhart Skilton. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Surviving are...

Arthur L. Refford

Arthur L. Refford

Aug 23, 2026

Arthur L. Refford, age 91, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz on Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was the husband of the late Gertrude E. Spade Refford for 63 years until her passing on August 28, 2025. Born in Gap, he was the son of the late Daniel and Helen Englerth Refford Sr. He...

Robert Ray Herr

Robert Ray Herr

Aug 21, 2026

Cowboy, Real Estate & Stock Market Investor, and adventure seeker Robert Ray Herr traded in his spurs for wings at a hospital in San Jose, Costa Rica in the early hours of August 21, 2026. He passed away peacefully with his loving wife Wendy Herr at his side. Robert was the son of Benjamin H. Herr and Elizabeth Herr (Brinton)...

Monica A. Fuller

Monica A. Fuller

Aug 21, 2026

Monica A. Fuller, age 61, of Paradise, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, August 21, 2026. She was the wife of Timothy C. Fuller with whom she celebrated 36 years of marriage on July 7th. She was born in Gordonville, daughter of the late John S. "Mick" & Lenora M. "Herbie" Tillman Watson. She worked at...

Mary S. Stoltzfus

Mary S. Stoltzfus

Aug 18, 2026

Mary S. Stoltzfus, 6 week old infant daughter of David B. and Katie K. Smucker Stoltzfus of 170 Pilottown Road, Peach Bottom, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at home. Besides her parents she is survived by a brother, Amos S. Stoltzfus at home, her grandparents: Isaac B. and Fannie S. Beiler Stoltzfus of Peach Bottom, Benuel F. and...

Marian S. King

Marian S. King

Aug 17, 2026

Marian S. King, 1-year-old daughter of Daniel K. and Anna F. Stoltzfus King of 488 Ridge Road, Fawn Grove PA 17321 passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026 at home. She attended the Old Order Amish Church.



Besides her parents, Marian is survived by 3 siblings: Marianna S., Barbie S., and Elizabeth S. all at home, her grandparents: David S., husband...

Judith A. Bakun

Judith A. Bakun

Aug 16, 2026

Judith A. Bakun, age 70, of Gordonville, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at home. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Bakun.  Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Raymond C. Foose and Elizabeth (Schlabach) Shoemaker.  Judith was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in New Holland until the church closed.  She...

Gordon C. Feister

Gordon C. Feister

Aug 16, 2026

Gordon C. Feister, age 91, formally of Paradise, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. He was the husband of the late Lois L. Steckbeck Feister who passed October 29, 2024. He was born in Christiana, son of the late Carl R. and Eleanor A. Lowery Feister. Gordon proudly served in the United States...

Sandra L. White

Sandra L. White

Aug 15, 2026

Sandra L. White, 78, of Millersville, passed at home on August 15, 2026. Sandy was the wife of William "Bill" M. White, with whom she celebrated 56 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, PA, Sandy was the daughter of the late James and Hazel (Wolfe) Danner and a graduate of the Lampeter Strasburg Class of 1965. A medical secretary, she...

Donald W. Mallory

Donald W. Mallory

Aug 14, 2026

Donald W. Mallory, devoted husband of Sue (Jenks) Mallory, passed into the arms of Jesus, on August 14, 2026. Born in Sudbury Vermont on May 31, 1933, to the late Arthur and Marion Mallory. Don served in the Army before starting his own plumbing and electrical business in Vermont. In the late 1960’s he relocated to Lancaster County and began...

Susie Ann Lapp

Susie Ann Lapp

Aug 11, 2026

Susie Ann Lapp, age 75, of 516 Mt Pleasant Road, Quarryville, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. She was the wife of Levi S. Lapp. Born in Bird in Hand, she was the daughter of the late Samuel H. and Lydia King Beiler. Susie was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. In addition to her...

Bradley "Brad" Strubel

Bradley "Brad" Strubel

Aug 10, 2026

William Bradley “Brad” Strubel, age 57, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026. Born in Coatesville on August 21, 1968, he was the son of Beverly Cheek Strubel and the late Lloyd D. Strubel. Brad was a co-owner of 9 to 5 Delivery Service and was the well-known owner of WBS Transport and Brad’s Cab of Lancaster. He...

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