Obituaries

Sep 19, 2025

Rebecca S. Dienner, age 89, formerly of Gap, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Tel Hai Retirement Community.  She went home to be with her Lord and reunited with her beloved husband, Gideon S. Dienner who passed away on August 11, 2016.  Rebecca was born in Lancaster on May 18, 1936, daughter of the late Amos...

Sep 19, 2025

Robert J. Kilgour Jr., of Conestoga, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, where he received outstanding compassionate care. He was born on March 9, 1947, in Bethlehem, Pa., to the late Robert J. Kilgour Sr. and Elizabeth (Fidmik) Kilgour. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn (Anderson) Kilgour, with whom he shared 37...

Sep 19, 2025

Wendy Sue (Wolfe) Van Hove, age 57, of Mechanicsburg passed away on September 19, 2025 of natural causes. Wendy was a graduate of Newport High School and Shippensburg University with a degree in marketing. Wendy started her career in marketing at Agchoice and held several other marketing and editing positions throughout her lifetime.  She enjoyed traveling all along the...

Sep 17, 2025

Elizabeth A. Thompson, age 81 of Paradise, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.  She was the loving wife of Jerry L. Thompson for 58 years.  Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Ida Miller Orr.  She graduated from Scott High School and attended Goldey Beacom College.  Elizabeth was...

Sep 17, 2025

Marcus B. Smucker, age 7, son of John S. & Fannie Beiler Smucker of 71 Oak Road, Kirkwood, PA, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.  With his parents he attended the Old Order Amish Church.  Surviving besides his parents are 5 siblings:  Katie B., Samuel B., Amos B., Jacob E., Sarah E. Smucker all at home,...

Sep 15, 2025

Angela S. Wallace, age 65, of Christiana, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, September 15, 2025.  She was the wife of the late Frank W. Wallace, Jr., who passed away on January 2, 2025.  She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Paul R. & Barbara L. Skethway Shivery.  She attended Gateway Church of Parkesburg.  ...

Sep 13, 2025

Benjamin S. Lapp, age 76, of 434 Pleasant View Road, Honey Brook, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at his home. He was the husband of Mary K. Stoltzfus Lapp. He was born in Leola, son of the late Amos K. and Mary A. Fisher Lapp. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving besides...

Sep 10, 2025

Kathryn J. Mann, age 78 of Mountville passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Rebecca G. Galbreath Quinn. Kathryn grew up enjoying life on the farm in Little Britain southern Lancaster county. She was a graduate of Solanco High School class of '65. She went on to raise her...

Sep 5, 2025

Janice Alexander-Jamison, age 65 (formerly of Brooklyn NY) passed away at her East Earl home on Friday, September 5, 2025. Born in Trinidad, she was the daughter of the late Kesford Leon and Elaine Graham Stephen. She was raised and loved on by the late Thelma and Basil Alexander. Janice was a pediatric nurse for 30 years. She enjoyed...

Sep 5, 2025

Heidi N. Hershey, age 67, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on September 5, 2025, at Hospice in Mt Joy, PA after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Noah and Alta Leaman Hershey. Heidi was a warm, compassionate person with a great sense of humor.  She was an advocate for people on the margins of society....

Sep 3, 2025

Shirley Ann Danner, 87, formerly of Strasburg, passed away at The Glen at Willow Valley on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.  She was the wife of C. Blaine Danner.  Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Willis F. Harnish and Dorothy "Dot" E. Buzzard Harnish Driscoll, and the step daughter of the late Wayne C. Driscoll....

Sep 3, 2025

Neil Seats, age 84, passed away at Hospice and Community Care on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. He was the husband of Sara Seats. Born in Kirkwood, he was the son of the late James E. and Minnie Mary Blevins Seats. Neil served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He retired from Chrysler Corp, Newark, DE after...

Aug 30, 2025

Surrounded lovingly by family, Lois Schmidt, 90, of Quarryville PA. went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2025.

A woman of deep faith, quick wit and a generous heart, she lived boldly - with strength in her soul and fire in her spirit.

She was the wife of Raymond S. Schmidt.

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Aug 28, 2025

Paul D. Henry, age 66 of Lancaster, passed away on August 28, 2025. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Charles E. Henry Sr. and Ida R. Kauffman Henry. Paul enjoyed cars and his dogs. He is survived by 6 siblings: Charles Henry Jr (Sandy), Shirley Stanley (Sam), Bob Henry, Pauline Metzger (Gene), James Henry (Theresa), Jane...

Aug 28, 2025

Rosalie K. Wolfe, age 82 of Newport, PA passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025. She was the daughter of the late J. Howard and Rosetta (Brown) Henry. She is survived by her children; Shari Yost and husband Ivan Yost of Christiana, and Wendy Van Hove of Camp Hill, PA; her grandchildren: Sean Yost, Scott Yost and his wife Kaitlyn...

Aug 28, 2025

Gertrude E. Refford, age 86 of Lancaster, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, August 28, 2025.  She was the wife of Arthur L. Refford with whom she celebrated 63 years of marriage on October 1st of last year.  She was born in Maytown, daughter of the late Amos & Katherine Spayd Spade.  She was a...

Aug 26, 2025

Betty J. Weaver, age 96 of Paradise, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at her home. She was the wife of the late Paul M. Weaver who passed August 29, 2021. She was born in Paradise, daughter of the late Ross Sr. and Elenora Groff Houck. She was one of the founding members of the former Strasburg Assembly...

Aug 25, 2025

Ronald L. Hornberger, age 63 of Quarryville, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Florence Merklinger Hornberger for nearly 45 years.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harold E. and Dora F. Hirneisen Hornberger.  He graduated from Pequea Valley High School and completed some...

Aug 24, 2025

Evelyn Jones Fisher, age 89, of Gap, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at home. She was the wife of the late Alvin B. Fisher. Born in Dupont, she was the daughter of the late Thomas M. and  Helen Golya Jones. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pequea where her and Alvin had served...

Aug 24, 2025

Howard B. Hagans, Jr., age 78 of Kinzers, PA, went home to meet the Lord, at his home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, August 24, 2025.  He was the husband of Edith Thompson Hagans with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage on June 28th.  He was born in Coatesville, son of the late Howard B. Sr., &...