Obituaries

Carl Via
Mar 17, 2020
Carl L. Via, age 67, of Quarryville, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. He was the husband of Beverly A. Rohrer Via, with whom he would have celebrated 42 years of marriage on March 18. He was born in Charlottesville, VA, son of Bertie J. Via, Scottsville, VA and the late Robert...
John B. Hunter
Mar 15, 2020
John B. "Jack" Hunter, 87, of Strasburg passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the Manor Care Nursing Home in Lancaster.He was the husband of Doris Bell Hunter to whom he was married for 66 years. John was a larger than life personality who in a positive way touched the lives of all with whom...
Dorothy Rife
Mar 10, 2020
Dorothy M. Rife, age 86 of Paradise, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Clyde W. Rife, Sr. for 50 years who passed away in 2000. She was born in Paradise, daughter of the late Samuel W. and Ella Mae Sentman Garver. She worked at Tyson Foods, New...
Lynne M. Hart
Mar 10, 2020
Lynne M. Hart, 62, of Nottingham PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Born in Lancaster PA, she was a daughter of the late Norman W. and Bernice Brauss Hart. Lynne enjoyed the outdoors.An active hunter and fisherman, she had helped at the Oxford Gun Club, and Southern Lancaster County Farmers Sportsman Association.She enjoyed fox hunting and working with...
Pauline Mckillips
Mar 10, 2020
Pauline P. "Polly" McKillips, age 79, of New Holland, PA, passed away at the Tel Hai Retirement Community on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. She was the wife of the late John E. "Jack" McKillips, who passed away on October 28, 2008. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Clarence & Olive Wise Carlin. Polly worked for the...
Amos Stoltzfus
Mar 9, 2020
Amos S. Stoltzfus, 6 month old infant son of Christ E. and Katie F. Stoltzfus Stoltzfus of 582 Oxford Road, Lincoln University, PA passed away at his home on Monday, March 9, 2020. He attended the Old Order Amish Church with his parents. Surviving besides his parents is a brother, Daniel S. Stoltzfus at home, grandparents: Stephen F. and...
James Davis
Mar 9, 2020
James S. Davis, Jr., age 63, of Kinzers, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, March 9, 2020. He was the son of the late James S. Sr. & Mabel Ammon Davis. Jim was a partner with Barr/Davis Auctioneers of Gap. He was involved with the Shad Restoration Program with the Exelon Corporation. He was a member of...
Mary Zook
Mar 8, 2020
Mary S. Zook, age 91, of 20 Buck Run Road, Christiana, passed away at home on Sunday, March 8, 2020. She was the wife of the late Elam K. Zook, who passed in 2012. She was born Ronks, daughter of the late Benjamin M. and Sylvia Stoltzfus Beiler. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving...
Susie King
Mar 6, 2020
Susie E. King, age 88, of Ronks, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2020 while surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Jesse F. King who died August 8 of last year. Born in Kinzers, she was the daughter of the late John and Barbara Esh Fisher. Jesse and Susie...
Lynn M. Martin
Mar 6, 2020
Lynn M. Martin, 64, of Snyder Hollow Road, New Providence, PA died Friday, March 6, 2020. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Mae Gebhart Sourbeer of New Providence and the late Albert L. Sourbeer.Surviving her are two sons, Donald (Tracey) Marshall of Waddy, KY and Daniel (Amanda) Martin of Pittsburgh, PA; 9 grandchildren; and a sister, Vicki (Bill)...
Irene Ashley
Mar 5, 2020
Irene Ashley, 95, of Tanning Yard Hollow Road, Peach Bottom, PA died Thursday, March 5, 2020 at her residence.She was the wife of the late Fred W. Ashley who died April 16, 1976.Born in Grayson County, VA, she was the daughter of the late James and Belva Testerman Reedy. A homemaker, Irene was a member of Nottingham Missionary Baptist Church...
Barbara Blank
Mar 3, 2020
Barbara S. Blank, age 87, of 105 Windy Top Road, Christiana, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was the wife of the late John R. Blank. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Sylvia Stoltzfus Glick. Barbara was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving are 9 children:...
Tina Root
Mar 3, 2020
Tina Marie Root, age 40 of Gap, passed away on Tuesday March 3, 2020. She was the companion of Doug Hess. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of Donna wife of Sonny Reimold and Ronald husband of Lori Root. Tina loved to spend time at the beach just hanging out with family and friends, she also enjoyed surf fishing....
Mattie Fisher
Mar 2, 2020
Mattie S. Fisher, age 79, of 144 Spring Hill Road, Kirkwood, PA passed away at home on Monday, March 2, 2020. She was the wife of Jonathan S. Fisher for 59 years. They were married on November 3rd, 1960. Born in Gordonville, she was the daughter of the late Aaron K. and Mattie Stoltzfus Lapp. Mattie was a member...
Mildred Kennel
Feb 29, 2020
Mildred U. Kennel, age 97 of Landis Homes, formerly of Gordonville and Atglen, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020. She was the wife of the late Vernon I. Kennel who passed away on August 16, 2007. She was born in Gap, daughter of the late Edgar C. and Susan P. Smoker Umble. Mildred was a life long and...
John Watson
Feb 29, 2020
John S. "Mick" Watson, age 81 of Paradise, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at his home.  He was the husband of Lenora Tillman Watson with whom he celebrated 57 years of marriage on August 4th.  He was born in Paradise, son of the late John and Helen Speakman Watson.  John worked for Trojan Boats and later was...
Lydia Stoltzfus
Feb 29, 2020
Lydia S. Stoltzfus, age 75, of 89 Windy Top Road, Christiana, PA, passed away at home on Saturday, February 29, 2020. She was the wife of John B. Stoltzfus. Born in Leola, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Sylvia Stoltzfus Glick. Lydia was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving besides her husband are...
Sylvia A. Saxberg
Feb 25, 2020
Sylvia A. Saxberg, 87, of Peach Bottom PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.She was the wife of Jeffrey N. Saxberg. Sylvia had retired from Lancaster General Hospital following 30 years of service. Born in WV, she was a daughter of the late John and Goldie Cross Canfield. Sylvia enjoyed flower gardening and cooking.She was an avid NASCAR fan....
Cheryl R. Wessner
Feb 25, 2020
Cheryl R. Wessner, 71, of Millersville, formerly of Lancaster, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.Born in in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Veryl R. and Ruth Peters Farmer. She was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son Scott A. Wessner of New Providence; two sisters, W. Dawn (William, Jr.)...
Clyde Benedict
Feb 25, 2020
Clyde E. Benedict, age 87 of Garden Spot Village, formerly of Gordonville, PA, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. He was the husband of the late Verdna J. Benedict who passed away on December 23, 2018. He was born in Mountville, son of the late C. Harold and Louisa FinkbinerBenedict. He was a...
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