Obituaries

Aug 14, 2025

Rose Marie King, stillborn daughter of Benjamin Jay and Rachel Ann Esh King of 208 Tabor Road, New Holland, passed away on Thursday, August 14 at Ephrata Hospital.  In addition to her parents she is survived by her grandparents: Omar S. and Katie Ann Yoder King of Gordonville, Jonathan A. and Barbara Beiler Esh of Intercourse, great-grandparents: David husband...

Aug 13, 2025

Benjamin E. Stoltzfus, age 82 of 69 Long Lane, Kirkwood, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at home. He was the husband of the late Rebecca Stoltzfus and Elizabeth Zook. Born in Bowmansville, he was the son of the late Samuel and Katie K. Stoltzfus. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

He...

Aug 11, 2025

Justin J. Fisher was released from his earthly body on Monday, August 11, 2025 to forever enjoy fellowship with his Lord and Savior.  Born February 23, 1979 to Abram K. Fisher Jr. and the late Betty Jo (Parente) Fisher.  He graduated from Pequea Valley High School and completed his first year at Penn State Mont Alto.  Since his disability,...

Aug 10, 2025

Elmer Phillips, age 88 of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Homestead Village.  He was the loving husband of Gloria J. Braas Phillips for nearly 60 years.  Born in Bart Township, he was the son of the late Burris Zeb and Esther Stuart Phillips.  Elmer worked at Strasburg Pallet for many years.  In his free time...

Aug 8, 2025

Brandon J. Wood, age 41 of Quarryville, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of William and Rebecca Steele Wood.  In the past, Brandon attended Freedom Life Church.  He graduated from Solanco High School in 2002 and worked as a forklift operator for Auntie Anne's Pretzels.  Brandon loved music, video games, computers,...

Aug 4, 2025

Brian K. Lutz Sr., age 66, of Nottingham passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Hershey Medical Center. He was the husband of Michaeline Rosiak Lutz for 43 years. Born in Lansdale, PA he was the son of the late Anthony and Louise Buffet Lutz. He was a member of St. Catherines Catholic Church. Brian was employed at...

Aug 3, 2025

Omar G. Fisher, age 15 of 160 Peach Bottom Road, Peach Bottom, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025.  Born in Peach Bottom, he was the son of Samuel G. and Verna L. Glick Fisher.  Omar attended the Old Order Amish Church with his parents.  Surviving besides his parents are 10 siblings; Elam G. husband of Naomi B. Byler...

Aug 2, 2025

Benjamin Lee Beiler was born July 31, 1966 at New Holland, to Abram and Katie [King] Beiler. The last number of years it became apparent his health was slowly declining as a degenerative muscle disease was taking its toll. He peacefully passed away August 2, 2025, reaching the age of 59.

Ben grew up and lived in...

Aug 2, 2025

Ira C. Herr Jr., 95, formerly of Truce, PA, completed his time on earth on Aug. 2, 2025 at Landis Homes where he was a resident for 11 years.  He was the son of the late Ira and Emma (Hess) Herr and husband of the late Mary Jean (Heistand) Herr. A lifelong resident of Lancaster County, Ira worked in...

Jul 31, 2025

Carl A. Meshey, Jr, 92, of Lancaster and formerly of Paradise went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Homestead Village.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Carl A. and Christianna Groff Meshey, Sr.  Carl was the husband of the late Donna M. Shirk Meshey who died January 16,...

Jul 30, 2025

Eli S. Esh, age 84 of Ronks, PA, surrounded by his wife, family, and grandchildren he passed away peacefully at the Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.  Born on January 29, 1941, Eli was the son of the late Amos and Leah Smucker Esh. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He dedicated his life...

Jul 29, 2025

Larry Lee Hertzog Sr., age 80 of Quarryville, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the Mt. Joy Hospice Center. He was the husband of Nancy J. Sheaffer Hertzog, to whom he was married for 56 years. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Henry and Dorothy Gockley Hertzog. He loved spending time with his family.  ...

Jul 29, 2025

Paul Clifford Shivery, Jr., 80, of Fairfax, VA passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Fair Oaks Hospital surrounded by family.  Paul was born in West Grove, PA to the late Paul C. Sr. and Martha Graver Shivery.

Raised on a dairy farm in Homeville, PA, Paul was a 1963 graduate of Oxford High School, Oxford,...

Jul 29, 2025

David C. Paxson, age 69 of Paradise, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.  He was the husband of Nancy Hesler.  Born in Springfield, PA, he was the son of the late James & Shirley Gilmore Paxson.  For most of his life he worked as a bartender and then most recently he was...

Jul 28, 2025

Anna M. Joe, age 94 of Christiana, passed away at Newport Meadows on Monday, July 28, 2025.  She was the wife of the late Ralph E. Joe, Jr., who passed away on February 6, 2024.  She was born in Ironville, PA, daughter of the late Clarence W. & Emma Lichty Peters.  She was a member of the First Baptist...

Jul 28, 2025

Lydia B. Esh, stillborn infant daughter of Daniel M. Jr. & Rebecca F. Beiler Esh of 77 Locust Springs Road, Brogue, PA.  Born at the York Hospital on Monday, July 28, 2025.  Surviving besides her parents is a sister Sadie B. Esh, grandparents: Stephen & Lydia Fisher Beiler of Quarryville, Daniel M. Sr. & Sadie E. Beiler Esh of...

Jul 27, 2025

Levi S. Beiler, age 86, of Zieglerville, formerly of Kinzers passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Frederick Living. He was the husband of Nellie Beiler for 56 years until her passing on November 20, 2020. Born in Leola, he was the son of the late Solomon and Elizabeth (Speicher) Beiler. Levi was a former member at Ridgeview...

Jul 27, 2025

Sarah B. Fisher, age 66, of 1810 Ewing Road, Cochranville, 19330 passed away on July 27, 2025 at home. She was the wife of the late David M. Fisher. Born in Strasburg, she was the daughter of the late Samuel K. And Sarah S. Beiler Yoder. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She is survived...

Jul 27, 2025

Ben S. Stoltzfus, 77 of Morgantown, PA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 27, 2025. He was born in Morgantown, PA to John and Mary Stoltzfus. He was the husband of Priscilla Stoltzfus.

Ben was a member at West Haven Amish Mennonite Church of New Holland, PA. He served as a...

Jul 26, 2025

Donald E. Swinehart (November 03, 1950 - July 26, 2025) Donald E. Swinehart, age 74 formerly of Port Allegany, PA passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Hospice Center in Mt. Joy. Son of the late Mel J. Swinehart and Anna Shoemaker Swinehart. He was the husband of Bonnie Miller Swinehart, and the father of Patricia Swinehart...