Obituaries

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Robert L. Hoover

Robert L. Hoover

Aug 1, 2019

Robert L. Hoover, 76, of Bowman Road, Lancaster, PA went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital.He and his wife Jane Shank Hoover were married for 55 years.Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lester L. and Esther Landis Hoover. Robert was a lifelong...

Clara Mae Swinehart

Clara Mae Swinehart

Aug 1, 2019

Clara Mae Swinehart, 87, of New Providence, PA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 1, 2019.She was the loving widow of the late Robert D. Swinehart, Sr. who passed away in October, 2018.She was married July 19, 1948 and would have celebrated 71 years together. Born in Lancaster PA, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Bessie Hamilton....

William E. Overly

William E. Overly

Jul 31, 2019

William E. Overly, 85, of Fulton View Road, Quarryville passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Mildred H. Rhoads Overly.Born in New Texas,(Fulton Township) he was the son of the late Ella Mae Duff Overly Barr and the late Samuel M. Overly. Bill retired from Armstrong World...

Ronald W. Delp

Ronald W. Delp

Jul 31, 2019

Ronald William Delp, 75, passed away in his home on July 31, 2019. He will be greatly missed by the people who loved him: his children, Cathleen (Delp) Bassetti, Holly (Delp) Dexter, Mark Delp, Leslie (Delp) Jones, and Jennie Delp-Osicky; his grandchildren, Savannah Jones, Shane Delp, Alexander Bassetti, and Tristan Jones; his dear friends, Sandie Brown, Kim and Tony Nardella,...

June Y. Herr

June Y. Herr

Jul 19, 2019

June Y. Herr, 88, of Landis Homes, Lititz, PA and formerly of Strasburg, died at UPMC Pinnacle, Lititz on Friday, July 19, 2019. She was the wife of the late David S. Herr who died December 7, 2017.Born and raised in Strasburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Ruth Hersh Cramer. A housewife, June also worked...

David S. Crowl

David S. Crowl

Jul 14, 2019

David S. Crowl joined his wife Madlyn in heaven Sunday evening July 14th, 2019 at 94 years of age. He was proud that he never spent a night in the hospital and he died peacefully with his friend Beverly F Smith at his side. He lived a good long life. He told many stories of his youth on the farm...

William J. Keeler

William J. Keeler

Jul 12, 2019

Rev William "Bill" Jonathan Keeler, Sr of Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, Quarryville, PA passed away on Friday, July 12th, 2019 and entered into His Heavenly Father's arms at the age of 94 years old with his beloved wife Mary, and family by his side. Bill was born on August 15, 1924 in Pottstown, Pa to Bertha Mae (Weaver) & William...

Albert J. Henry

Albert J. Henry

Jul 12, 2019

Albert J. Henry, 72, of Snyder Hollow Road, New Providence, PA died Friday, July 12, 2019 at VNA Hospice of Philadelphia. He and his wife Carmen Sue Yarnell Henry celebrated 45 years of marriage until her passing on July 29, 2016.Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Raymond and Viola W. Porter Henry. Albert served his country...

Jennie E. Toms

Jennie E. Toms

Jul 7, 2019

Jennie E. Toms, 89, Willow Street, PA.On July 7, 2019 our dear sweet mother passed from this life into the arms of Our Blessed Savior.Jennie was the beloved wife of the late Earl E. Toms who passed away in February, 2019.They had celebrated 68 years of marriage. Jennie was born in Lancaster to the late Theodore and Jennie Rudy Weitzel...

Cheryl M. Fuller

Cheryl M. Fuller

Jul 6, 2019

Cheryl M. Fuller, 63, of Kirkwood, PA, passed away July 6, 2019 at her home.She was the widow of the late Thomas A. Fuller who passed away in 1996.Cheryl was the daughter of the late William Adams, Jr. and Charlotte Whiteside Adams.She was a retired LPN.Cheryl is survived by 2 children, Kristin, and her husband Gregory Welcome of Elkton, MD,...

Jeanne M. Gochnauer

Jeanne M. Gochnauer

Jun 27, 2019

Jeanne M. Gochnauer, 100, died at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Center on Thursday, June 27 Jeanne M. Gochnauer of Quarryville went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 27, 2019. She was 100. Born in Quarryville, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. Pollock and Rebecca Brechbill Pollock. Jeanne graduated from Quarryville High School in 1936 and...

J. Rohrer Witmer

J. Rohrer Witmer

Jun 25, 2019

On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, J. Rohrer Witmer passed away at age 89. Rohrer was born to the late Clair & Minnie (Rohrer) Witmer on November 23, 1929 in Refton, PA, the youngest of six children. A lifelong Lancaster native, he was a 1948 graduate of West Lampeter High School and was involved in athletics, 4-H Dairy Judging, and FFA....

Velma Kitty Shelly

Velma Kitty Shelly

Jun 24, 2019

Pending service schedule

Jay F. Eberly

Jay F. Eberly

Jun 24, 2019

On June 24, 2019, Jay Eberly's treasured pocket planner said, "Go home."He took with him the twinkle in his eyes but left behind warm memories for those that knew him. He was content to find joy in the simple pleasures of life, yet well respected for his strong work ethic and ability to always share a smile. Born October 3,...

Kenneth A. Danz

Kenneth A. Danz

Jun 16, 2019

Kenneth A. Danz, 82, of Sawmill Road, New Providence, PA died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital.He and his wife Vivian Esbenshade Danz celebrated 60 years of marriage.Born in Columbia, PA he was the son of the late Albert L. and Lilian McComsey Danz. Ken retired from the former Federal Mogal Corp. in Lititz in 2001 after 44...

Bertha V.E. Adams

Bertha V.E. Adams

Jun 16, 2019

Bertha Virginia Elizabeth Adams passed away Sunday, June 16, at her Willow Street home. She was 88. She was the wife of the late Marvin I. Adams Sr. They were married 51 years before his death in 2001. Born in Millers, Md., she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Bertha Mae Barnes. She graduated from Manchester High School...

Mary E. Shee

Mary E. Shee

Jun 15, 2019

Mary E. Shee, 90, of Quarryville, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019.She was the widow of the late Thomas W. Shee who passed away in 2000. Mary had retired as a seamstress for the former Tidys Products, Quarryville. She and her late husband enjoyed boating and fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. Born in Lancaster PA, she was a daughter...

Larry G. Rhinier

Larry G. Rhinier

Jun 15, 2019

Larry G. Rhinier, 79, of River Road, Holtwood, PA died Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital following a brief illness. He and his wife Marian E. Fryberger Rhinier celebrated 14 years of marriage.Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Walter L. and Irene Rohm Rhinier. Larry owned and operated Rhinier's Garage in Lancaster.He then was...

Galen Leon Trout

Galen Leon Trout

Jun 14, 2019

Galen Leon "G-Man" or "Catfish" Trout, 72, of Beaver Valley Pike, New Providence, PA, died peacefully while being surrounded by his loving family at his residence following a short illness.He and his wife Jane E. Groff Trout celebrated 50 years of marriage.Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Nelson Harry and Inez Margaret Grumbling Trout. Galen was...

Elizabeth J. Farmer

Elizabeth J. Farmer

Jun 13, 2019

Elizabeth J. "Sissy" Farmer, 52, of Drytown Road, Holtwood, PA died unexpectedly at her residence on Thursday, June 13, 2019 following a lengthy battle with rheumatoid arthritis.Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Carl D. and Bessie Grace Evans Forrester, Sr. A selfless person throughout her life, she was deeply devoted to her family and grandkids....

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