Obituaries

Aug 30, 2025

Surrounded lovingly by family, Lois Schmidt, 90, of Quarryville PA. went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2025.

A woman of deep faith, quick wit and a generous heart, she lived boldly - with strength in her soul and fire in her spirit.

She was the wife of Raymond S. Schmidt.

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Aug 28, 2025

Paul D. Henry, age 66 of Lancaster, passed away on August 28, 2025. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Charles E. Henry Sr. and Ida R. Kauffman Henry. Paul enjoyed cars and his dogs. He is survived by 6 siblings: Charles Henry Jr (Sandy), Shirley Stanley (Sam), Bob Henry, Pauline Metzger (Gene), James Henry (Theresa), Jane...

Aug 28, 2025

Rosalie K. Wolfe, age 82 of Newport, PA passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025. She was the daughter of the late J. Howard and Rosetta (Brown) Henry. She is survived by her children; Shari Yost and husband Ivan Yost of Christiana, and Wendy Van Hove of Camp Hill, PA; her grandchildren: Sean Yost, Scott Yost and his wife Kaitlyn...

Aug 28, 2025

Gertrude E. Refford, age 86 of Lancaster, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, August 28, 2025.  She was the wife of Arthur L. Refford with whom she celebrated 63 years of marriage on October 1st of last year.  She was born in Maytown, daughter of the late Amos & Katherine Spayd Spade.  She was a...

Aug 26, 2025

Betty J. Weaver, age 96 of Paradise, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at her home. She was the wife of the late Paul M. Weaver who passed August 29, 2021. She was born in Paradise, daughter of the late Ross Sr. and Elenora Groff Houck. She was one of the founding members of the former Strasburg Assembly...

Aug 25, 2025

Ronald L. Hornberger, age 63 of Quarryville, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Florence Merklinger Hornberger for nearly 45 years.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harold E. and Dora F. Hirneisen Hornberger.  He graduated from Pequea Valley High School and completed some...

Aug 24, 2025

Evelyn Jones Fisher, age 89, of Gap, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at home. She was the wife of the late Alvin B. Fisher. Born in Dupont, she was the daughter of the late Thomas M. and  Helen Golya Jones. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pequea where her and Alvin had served...

Aug 24, 2025

Howard B. Hagans, Jr., age 78 of Kinzers, PA, went home to meet the Lord, at his home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, August 24, 2025.  He was the husband of Edith Thompson Hagans with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage on June 28th.  He was born in Coatesville, son of the late Howard B. Sr., &...

Aug 23, 2025

John U. Lapp, 91, of 3621 Holly Drive, Gordonville, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Center, Mt. Joy, on Saturday, August 23, 2025.  Born in Gordonville, he was the son of the late Samuel and Lizzie Stoltzfus Lapp.  He was the husband of Barbara Esh Lapp.  They shared almost 67 years of marriage.  John was a member of the...

Aug 21, 2025

George R. Parry, age 79, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital.

George led a life characterized by his deep love for others, his faith, and his generous spirit. He was devoted to his friends and found joy in attending auctions, especially flower auctions, and sharing his unique finds.

As a...

Aug 20, 2025

Barbara J. Thomas Merricks, age 86 of Kirkwood, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. She was the wife of the late Horace Lee Merricks. Born in Valdosta Georgia, she was the daughter of Walter and Louise Sanders Thomas. She was a loving Aunt to: Rachel, Lisa, Bernadette, and Mark. Barbara enjoyed old...

Aug 19, 2025

Marlin Lee King, age 42, of Akron passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Born in Gettysburg, he was the son of Levi A. Jr. and Emma F. Stoltzfus King. Marlin was a truck driver. He enjoyed riding motorcycles. Most of all, he adored his nieces and nephews. He is survived by his parents, his son, Alexander, 3 siblings:...

Aug 18, 2025

Karen E. Harnish, 56, went home to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, at home on August 18, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John A. Harnish and Miriam Groff Harnish.

Karen was a member of Stumptown Mennonite Church, a graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School and worked at Bird-in-Hand Family...

Aug 18, 2025

Malynda Rose King, 17 day-old infant daughter of Emanuel and Katie Mae King King of 326 Springville Road, Kinzers, passed away at home on Monday, August 18, 2025.  She was born in Ephrata and attended the Old Order Amish Church with her parents.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents Elam and Miriam Stoltzfus King...

Aug 18, 2025

Clarence Hornberger, age 81, of Gap, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at home.  Born in West Sadsbury Township, he was the son of the late Irvin and Lena Haas Hornberger.  Clarence enjoyed hunting, gardening and he loved his dog, Gidget.  He is survived by 2 siblings: Melvin husband of Ruth Burkholder Hornberger of East Earl and Joyce...

Aug 17, 2025

Kaitlynn I. Sturgill, age 30, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at University of Maryland Hospital.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Donna D. Burton Barlow of Quarryville and the late Archie D. Sturgill, Jr.  Kaitlynn was a graduate of Solanco High School Class of 2013.  She loved the color purple, music, and being in nature.  ...

Aug 16, 2025

Susan I. Cramer, age 77 of Conestoga, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was the wife of the late Earl T. Cramer Jr. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Leonard Stapf and Esther Pearthree. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and her cats. She is survived by her 2 sons: Thomas L. and Kenneth S. Cramer,...

Aug 15, 2025

Leroy F. Ebersol, 32, of 219 Glen Roy Rd. Nottingham passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at home, due to a farm accident. He was the husband of Naomi S. Miller and the son of Isaac and Elizabeth Ebersol. He was a farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving besides his wife are six...

Aug 15, 2025

JoAnne M. Preuster, age 69 of Drumore, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. She was the wife of Thomas L. Preuster for 27 years. She was born in Lancaster, daughter to Harriet McClune-Blessing and the late John Pickel Jr. She worked and retired from Kellogg's. JoAnne loved taking her car to car shows, playing Bingo, doing puzzles and...

Aug 14, 2025

Dorothy M. Kramer, 63 of Denver, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. She was born in Denver, daughter of the late Edward and Mamie (Mentzler) Kramer. Dorothy attended Petra Church. She loved people and socializing. She is survived by one brother, Melvin, three nieces, one nephew, and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three...