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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....

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,...

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