Obituaries

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Mildred R. Hash

Mildred R. Hash

Jun 8, 2019

Mildred R. Hash (White), 97, of Quarryville, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019.Born in Ashe County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Casper and Cretty Jones Blevins.Mildred was a homemaker.She enjoyed crocheting, needlework, doing her puzzles, and loved to cook and spend time with her grandkids.She was the wife of the late Charles White who passed...

Julie L Appel

Julie L Appel

Jun 5, 2019

Julie L. Appel, 54, of Drytown Road, Holtwood PA passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.She and her husband, Richard L. Appel celebrated 28 years of marriage.Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of Joan Marie Bogert Byers and the late John Richard Byers, Sr. Julie had been employed as...

Deborah A. Amspacher

Deborah A. Amspacher

Jun 5, 2019

Deborah A. Amspacher, 64, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Harrison House in Christiana.She was the widow of Dean L. Amspacher who died April 11, 2011.Born in East Waterford, PA she was the daughter of the late Paul and Nora Zeigler Beaston. A homemaker, she is survived by 2 children, Dean L. Amspacher, Jr. and Deanna Amspacher both of Kirkwood;...

Betty Mae Combs

Betty Mae Combs

Jun 3, 2019

Betty Mae Combs, 74, of Woodside Drive, Kirkwood, passed away at her residence on Monday, June 3, 2019.She was the widow of David R. Combs who died December 26, 2014.Born in Chesapeake City, MD she was the daughter of the late Spencer and Laura Blevins Jones. Betty was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse.She was a member of Andrews Bridge Christian...

Carl J. Vaughan

Carl J. Vaughan

May 29, 2019

Carl J. Vaughan Sr., 79, of Nottingham PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.He was the husband of Elsie Rupert Vaughan.They had celebrated 59 years of marriage. Carl was a retired truck driver.He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was an avid hot rod enthusiast.He also enjoyed being an Amish taxi driver.Spending time with his family was very important to him.Carl...

Wilbur W. Bucher

Wilbur W. Bucher

May 23, 2019

Wilbur W. Bucher, "Bill", 93, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday night, May 23, 2019, at the Mennonite Home.Bill was the son of the late Reverend Rufus P. and Naomi (White) Bucher of Mechanic Grove.He is survived by his wife Annette (Wagaman) Bucher whom he married in June of 1948. Bill graduated from Elizabethtown College in 1950. He served in the...

Harry E. Wade

Harry E. Wade

May 22, 2019

Harry E. Wade, of Refton passed away on May 22, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital, 8 days short of his 75th birthday.Born in Providence Township, he was the son of the late Richard B. and Bertha V. Eager Wade. He was a 1962 graduate of Solanco High School.He had been employed for more than 30 years for Penn DOT as...

Jacob E. Frank

Jacob E. Frank

May 18, 2019

Jacob E. Frank, 55, New Providence, PA, died on May 18, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital.Born in Lancaster, PA, a son of the late Ellwood J."Pete" and Anne Morrison Frank. Jacob had been employed as a truck driver.He enjoyed spending time with his family, driving, and gardening.He is survived by 2 sons, Dean Frank, Conestoga, PA, Owen Frank, Holtwood, PA,...

Doris High

Doris High

May 16, 2019

Doris High, 84, formerly of Lampeter, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Landis Homes. She and her husband, Warren G. High were married for 62 years. She was the daughter of the late Ray and Anna Barbara Mellinger Deiter. Doris was a member of Strasburg Mennonite Church.An avid traveler, she and her husband visited 49 of the 50...

Joseph A. Pryluck

Joseph A. Pryluck

May 14, 2019

Joseph A. Pryluck, 69, of Quarryville, PA, passed away at his home on May 14, 2019. He was the husband of Carmela Adiletto Pryluck. Joe had retired from Lockheed Martin Corporation, CA, where he had worked as a rocket scientist (Engineer) in the aerospace industry.He was a graduate of Cornell University, Class of '71. Joe was a member of the...

Ronald M. Detwiler

Ronald M. Detwiler

May 9, 2019

Ronald M. Detwiler, 74, of Woodland Drive, Quarryville, PA died Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital.He and his wife Barbara R. Jackson Detwiler celebrated 48 years of marriage.Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Walter and Edna Mininger Detwiler. Ron was a member of Beulah Baptist Church, Oxford, PA. He enjoyed giving to charities,...

Mary A. Brown

Mary A. Brown

May 9, 2019

Mary A. Witmer Brown, 87, of Akron, PA passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2019 at her home. Born in West Lampeter Township, she was the daughter of the late Frank A. and Minerva Kreider Witmer. After living in Tioga County for many years, Mary returned to Lancaster County in 1995.For most of her life, Mary loved serving others by...

Arlene C. Douts

Arlene C. Douts

May 7, 2019

Arlene C. "Leeny" Douts, 99 1/2, of Martic Heights Drive, Holtwood, PA, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019.She was the widow of Curtis W. Douts who passed away March 7, 1999.Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Elvin and Etta Hart Erb. A homemaker, "Leeny" was a long time member of Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church.She loved...

Betty Sue Cook

Betty Sue Cook

Apr 28, 2019

Betty Sue Cook, 89, of Drumore PA, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Ware Presbyterian Village. She was the widow of the late Bruce A. Cook. Born in Harrisburg IL, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Juretta Tuttle Littlefield. She is survived by 3 sons, Bruce Cook, Drumore, Harry Cook, Loganville, GA, William Cook, Landisville,...

Dennis Edwin Hess

Dennis Edwin Hess

Apr 26, 2019

Dennis E. Hess, 76, of Peach Bottom PA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 26, 2019.His wife of 50 years, Betsy Jo Sinclair Hess passed away in 2014. Dennis had worked at the former Hamilton Watch for 20 years before moving to Musser's Market managing the bake shop.He then owned and operated the Fulton Market with his...

Charles F. Walton

Charles F. Walton

Apr 19, 2019

Charles F. Walton, 69, of Drumore PA, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019.He was the husband of Dolores "Dolly" C. Dewitsky Walton.They had celebrated 37 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster PA, a son of the late William and Miriam J. Frey Walton. Known as "Harley Charlie", he had established his own business, General Motorcycle Repair, Drumore, PA.He was...

Norman J. Mcvey

Norman J. Mcvey

Apr 16, 2019

Norman J. McVey, 93, of Nottingham PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at his home.He was the husband of Dorothy Stanley McVey.They had celebrated 55 years of marriage. Norman had retired from Elk Mills Quarry where he had worked as a heavy equipment operator.He then continued working 22 years as the caretaker of the Mouse House Farm, Nottingham.Norman...

Michelle A. Mcmaster

Michelle A. Mcmaster

Apr 14, 2019

Michelle A. McMaster, 53, of Harmony Ridge Drive, Drumore, PA died unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday, April 14, 2019.She was the wife of John J. McMaster. Born in Chester, PA she was the daughter of Robert and Betty Miller Suloff. Michelle had been employed by Musser's Market at the Buck in the meat department. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and...

John F. Hershey

John F. Hershey

Apr 13, 2019

John F. Hershey, 83, of Quarryville, PA, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2019, at Hospice & Community Care of Mt. Joy. He was the loving husband of Carolyn L. Hershey (Johnson). John and Carolyn were married for 62 years. Born in Paradise, PA, John was the son of the late Isaac and Esther (Burkhart) Hershey. He...

Janet J. Evans

Janet J. Evans

Apr 13, 2019

Janet J. Evans, 84, of Truce Road, New Providence, died Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy after a lengthy illness. Janet was a school bus driver for 40 years with Les Warfel and Eschbach Bus Services. She was an avid farmer, doll collector and a dog lover. Janet was a member of New Providence Baptist...

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