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...
Arlene S. Cunningham
Oct 4, 2026
Arlene S. Cunningham, age 90, of Christiana and formerly of Romansville, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. Arlene was a light to everyone she met and found great joy in caring for those around her through her words, actions, and wonderful cooking. She was known for her generous heart and for the way...
Steven T. Gross
Oct 2, 2026
Steven T. Gross, age 60 of Atglen, PA, passed away at the Select Specialty Hospital - York on Friday, October 2, 2026. He was the husband of Betty J. Engel Gross with whom he celebrated 38 years of marriage on October 1st. He was born in Philadelphia, son of Richard, husband of Jane Gross of Clarksville, VA and the late...
Katie L. Lapp
Sep 25, 2026
Katie L. Lapp, age 20. of 889 Vintage Road, Christiana, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Hershey Medical Center. She was the wife of Aaron Lapp. Born in Christiana, she was the daughter of Christian E. and Malinda F. Lapp King of Christiana. Katie was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. In addition to her husband...
David S. Zook
Sep 25, 2026
David S. Zook, age 79, of 1669 Mine Road, Paradise, passed away at home on Friday, September 25, 2026. He was the husband of the late Mary K. Glick Zook who died May 17, 2023. Born in Gap on September 15, 1947, he was the son of the late Samuel K. and Annie Blank Zook. David was a member of...
James Gordon "Jim" Yinger
Sep 25, 2026
James Gordon “Jim” Yinger, 92, of Willow Street, formerly of Quarryville, entered into the loving arms of our Lord on September 25th, 2026. Born in Wide Hollow, Jim was the youngest of 11 children, he was the son of the late Sallie Weaver Yinger and David Yinger. He is survived by his sister, Lois Stirk. He was the beloved husband...
Joseph E. King
Sep 24, 2026
Joseph F. King, 4-year-old son of Christian Jr. and Rebecca Fisher King, of 548 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 24, 2026
He was born on November 17, 2021, and attended the Old Order Amish Church.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, is a brother, Isaiah F. King age 2, at home; grandparents, Christian Sr. and Hannah...
Elsie M. Smoker
Sep 22, 2026
Elsie M. Smoker, age 81, of Gap, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at home. She was the wife of the former John S. Smoker who died September 1, 2006.
Born in Gap, she was the daughter of the late Elam and Sallie Allgyer Stoltzfus. She was a charter member of Mine Road Christian Fellowship.
Mom will be remembered for her...
Gary T. McGrath
Sep 20, 2026
Gary T. McGrath, age 63, of Holtwood, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Born in Salisbury, MD, he was the son of the late Richard P. McGrath and Mary Lou Turner McGrath of Willow Street.
Gary worked as a truck driver before retiring. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors.
He is survived by four children: Chantel, Christopher, Taylor, and...
Susan C. Harnish
Sep 20, 2026
Susan C. Harnish, age 68, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late V. Merrill and Thomasine Donnelly Carter. She is survived by 3 children: Justin husband of Kelly Harnish of Holtwood, Jaime wife of Justin Sheaffer of Strasburg, Andrea wife of String Lutz of Quarryville, 6 grandchildren, and 2...
Donald W. Wallace
Sep 19, 2026
Donald W. Wallace, age 60 of Parkesburg, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Lancaster Nursing and Rehab. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Robert and Kathryn Wright Wallace. He graduated from Coatesville Area High School in 1984. Don loved drawing, painting, bowling and doing crossword and sudoku puzzles. Surviving him is a daughter; Ashley...
Robert M. Ritter
Sep 19, 2026
Robert M. Ritter, age 72 formerly of Atglen, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Royersford, PA. He was born in Lancaster son of the late Robert L. & Edith Hogg Ritter. In the past he was a member of the Penningtonville Presbyterian Church of Atglen. He graduated from Octorara High School...
Deborah A. Sage
Sep 18, 2026
Deborah A. Sage, age 72, of Peach Bottom, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2026. She was the wife of the late Robert C. Sage Sr.
Born in West Nottingham, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Virginia L. Caldwell Sheets. Deborah was a member of Wrightsdale Baptist Church and attended Wesley Church.
Deborah enjoyed her work hauling Amish...
June A. McCall
Sep 18, 2026
June A. McCall, age 68, of Drumore, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 18, 2026. She was the loving wife of Earl McCall.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Swayne and Anna Reed Swayne, long time partner of John Rineer. June worked as a Pharmacy Technician for Quarryville Drug. She enjoyed collecting and selling...
Elmer H. Arment
Sep 14, 2026
Elmer H. Arment, age 91 of Gap, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center. He was the husband of Nancy Jacobs Arment whom he loved dearly. He was born in East Lampeter to Clarence and Emma Hartman and raised by George and Esther Harkins Arment. Elmer was a member of Pequea Presbyterian Church...
George A. Welsh, Jr.
Sep 11, 2026
George A. Welsh, Jr., age 91 of Coatesville, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026 at the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia. He was the loving husband of Lillian Sensenig Welsh for 68 years. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late George A. Sr. and Francis Smith Welsh. George attended Highland Baptist Church in Parkesburg....
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
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.
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
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...
