Obituaries

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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...

Anna Marie Hyde

Anna Marie Hyde

Apr 13, 2019

Anna Marie Hyde, age 94, of Quarryville, PA, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2019. She was born on May 28, 1924 in Philadelphia PA to Phillip and Anna (McQuaid) Lazarus.Anna graduated from West Philadelphia Catholic Girls' High School.Anna studied at St. Joseph's University and ultimately earned a Master's Degree in Religious Studies at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. In 1953,...

Gary Lee Church

Gary Lee Church

Apr 12, 2019

Gary L. Church, 59, of Paradise and formerly of Kirkwood, entered into Heaven on Friday, April 12, 2019. He was the husband of Robin Whiteside Church. Born December 31, 1959, Gary was the son of Edgar L. and Blanche G. Metzler Church. Surviving beside his wife Robin are 4 sons, Ryan and his wife Stephanie, Jason, Simon and his wife...

Timothy I. Mcginnis

Timothy I. Mcginnis

Apr 7, 2019

Timothy I. McGinnis, 42, of Lancaster PA, formerly of Rawlinsville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at his home. Born in Lancaster PA, a son of Carroll "Mack" and Janet Kreider McGinnis of Willow Street, PA.Tim was predeceased by a brother Scott McGinnis. Tim was a graduate of Lancaster Mennonite High School, class of 1994.He was a...

Kenneth C. Gochenaur

Kenneth C. Gochenaur

Apr 6, 2019

Kenneth C. Gochenaur, age 92, died peacefully at home and went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, April 6, 2019 He served as an air operations specialist in the Army and skipper of a crash boat in Guam during WWII. He was born in Manheim, the son of the late Ross H. and Florence Showalter Gochenaur. He was...

Harold J. Glass

Harold J. Glass

Apr 4, 2019

Harold J. Glass, 84, of Marticville Road, Lancaster, PA died Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, PA.He was the husband of Ruth V. Martin Glass. Born in Kirkwood, he was the son of the late Harold and Margaret A. Hammaker Glass. A Vietnam War veteran, Harold spent a 20 year career in the US Air...

Jo Ann Wolfe

Jo Ann Wolfe

Apr 2, 2019

Jo Ann Wolfe, 73, of Quarryville, PA, died on April 2, 2019 at her home after a brief illness. She was born August 6, 1945 in Martin, Tennessee to Joseph Edwin and Violet Elizabeth Chadwick.She is preceded in death by her husband, Ben A. Wolfe, her parents, sister Linda Stokes, and brothers, William and James Chadwick. Survivors include: her two...

Mary E. Anderson

Mary E. Anderson

Mar 31, 2019

Mary E. Anderson, 82, of Peach Bottom PA, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019.She was the wife of Howard E. Anderson.They had celebrated 62 years of marriage. Mary was born in Little Britain Twp., a daughter of the late Harry and Alice Hess Keefer. Her family was the most important part of her life.She enjoyed deep sea fishing, and...

Ruth Patricia Frackman

Ruth Patricia Frackman

Mar 29, 2019

Ruth Patricia (Groff) Frackman, 83 of Paradise, passed away on Friday, March 29th, 2019 at her home in Bart Township. Born July 24, 1935 in Drumore Twp, she was the daughter of the late Thaddeus C. & Anna Trimble Groff.She was the wife of Harry W. Frackman, Jr. and together they had celebrated 62 years of marriage on December 1,...

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