Obituaries

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John F. Hess

John F. Hess

Oct 6, 2018

John F. Hess, 61 of New Providence, PA, died unexpectedly at his home October 6, 2018.John was the husband of Cindy Lack Hess. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Leroy and Dorothy Eager Hess. An avid pigeon racer, John enjoyed raising and racing his pigeons.He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing, and his "hot rod"....

Alta E. Shuler

Alta E. Shuler

Oct 3, 2018

Alta E. Shuler, 98, formerly of Quarryville, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Conestoga View.She was the wife of the late Jack R. Shuler who died in 1953.Born in Colerain Township, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Gertrude Armer Myers. Alta was a member of Intercourse United Methodist Church.She enjoyed playing bingo and going to household...

Ted Leake

Ted Leake

Oct 3, 2018

Ted Leake, 83, of White Oak Road Paradise, PA died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, PA.He was the husband of the late Claire Spielmeyer Leake who died October 28, 2013.Born in Logan, WV, he was the son of the late William M. and Gertrude Peek Leake. Ted retired from General Motors after 34 years of service as...

Addie Jackson

Addie Jackson

Oct 2, 2018

Addie Jackson, 80, formerly of Peach Bottom, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Addie was born in Manchester KY, a daughter of the late Matt and Lottie Collet Jackson. She is survived by her sister Verna Rutledge, Peach Bottom. Private services with traditional burial in Conestoga Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Reynolds Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Quarryville,...

Beatrice G. Asousa

Beatrice G. Asousa

Sep 28, 2018

Beatrice G. Asousa, 83, died September 28, 2018 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.She was the wife of Theodore C. Asousa, Sr.Born in Germantown, PA she was the daughter of the late Russell and Francis Marion Hare Maust. She was a member of Paoli Presbyterian Church. Beatrice was retired from Strawbridge and Clothier, Ardmore, PA. Surviving beside her husband Theodore is...

Daniel E. Hollinger

Daniel E. Hollinger

Sep 27, 2018

Daniel E. Hollinger, 68, of Broadmoor Drive, Willow Street, PA died Thursday, September 27, 2018 following a ten month illness.He and his wife Susan D. Armer Hollinger celebrated 46 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Melvin L. and S. Lois Witmer Hollinger. Daniel had been employed by Burnham Boiler /US Boiler Company...

Fred Kerwin Geesey

Fred Kerwin Geesey

Sep 26, 2018

Fred Kerwin Geesey, 65, of Emi Lane, Manheim, died Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with lymphoma. He was the husband of Wanda Byler Delp Geesey.Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph Kurtz and Pearl Nonannmocher Geesey. Employed as a general superintendent, he had been employed by...

Ronald B. Houghton

Ronald B. Houghton

Sep 23, 2018

Ronald Bernard Houghton, 79, of Christiana, PA died September 23, 2018.He was the husband of Elizabeth "Betsy" Roosevelt Houghton.Ronnie and Betsy had celebrated 56 years of marriage. An accomplished horseman, Ronnie started training horses at the age of 19.He and Betsy established their horse training facility, Sylmar Farms, Christiana, PA, in 1970 where he had been training thoroughbreds for 42...

Ann L. Wolfe

Ann L. Wolfe

Sep 22, 2018

Ann L. Wolfe, 67, of Ronks passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, September 22, 2018.She was the wife of George D. Wolfe with whom she shared 18 years of marriage. She was the daughter of the late C. Henry and Norma E. Rohrer Breneman. Ann had her own accounting business for many years, drove school bus for Shultz Transportation,...

Mary Louise Garbrick

Mary Louise Garbrick

Sep 21, 2018

Mary Louise Garbrick, 97, formerly of Denlinger Avenue, Strasburg, PA died Friday, September 21, 2018 at Arbor View at Willow Valley. She was the widow of Edward D. Garbrick who died in April 1988.Born in Strasburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Lizzie Agon Pugh Long. Mary retired from Bank of Lancaster County in 1986,...

Frances D. Groff

Frances D. Groff

Sep 15, 2018

Entered into rest on September, 15th, 2018, Frances D. Groff, 98, passed away in the compassionate atmosphere of Luther Acres Nursing, in Lititz, PA.A loving wife and caring mother of three children, she survived her husband, Lloyd A. Groff (dd. 1996), daughter Sondra Long (dd. 1972), and her son Joseph T. Groff (dd. 1995). Surviving are her son, Michael D....

Robert Y. Weaver

Robert Y. Weaver

Sep 14, 2018

Robert Y. Weaver passed into the arms of his maker on Friday, September 14, 2018 after courageously battling health issues for some time.He reunites in heaven with his mother, Helen Yuninger Weaver Roberts, his father Elvin W. Weaver and sister, Julianne W. Hildenbrand. Bobby will be remembered by friends and family by the exemplary work ethic he demonstrated.His hard work...

Samuel Algarin

Samuel Algarin

Sep 13, 2018

Samuel Algarin, 31, of Quarryville, Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 13, 2018. Sam will be forever remembered by his beloved sons, Sammy (13) and Gabriel (8), by his parents Rosa and Jose Sr, brother Joselito, sister Evelyn (Evy) and dog Audrey.The memories of Sam will be forever cherished by his numerous extended family and dear...

Richard A. Abel

Richard A. Abel

Sep 9, 2018

Richard A. Abel, 94, of Quarryville, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at St. Anne's Retirement Community.He was the husband of the late Virginia Flick Abel who died in January 2017. Dick was born in Lancaster, PA, a son of the late Frank M and Josephine Kirchner Abel. Dick was the owner of his business, Abel Brothers...

Bertram D. Quigley

Bertram D. Quigley

Sep 5, 2018

"David" Bertram D. Quigley, Jr., of Elverson, PA passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community of Dementia at age 83. Born on May 11, 1935 in Clearfield, PA he was the son of the late Bertram D. and Flora Fletcher Quigley, Sr. David graduated from the Philadelphia College of Art and worked as a Designer and...

Rachel N. Nissley

Rachel N. Nissley

Aug 29, 2018

Rachel N. Nissley, age 90, passed away at her home in Holtwood on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.She was the wife of the late Paul V. Nissley who died December 12, 2015. Born in Manheim, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Lizzie Newcomer Snavely. A homemaker and lifetime farmer's wife, she was a member of Willow Street...

Violet L. Snyder

Violet L. Snyder

Aug 25, 2018

Violet L. Snyder, 88 of Drumore, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 25, 2018.She was the wife of the late Charles E. Snyder who passed away in 1980. An only child, she was born in Lancaster to the late Lester and Reba (Thompson) Good. Vi enjoyed reading, jig saw puzzles, playing Dominos, volunteering at the book store at the Quarryville...

Mary Jane Kruger

Mary Jane Kruger

Aug 24, 2018

Mary Jane Kruger, age 77, formerly of Strasburg, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV.Born in Coatesville, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred Wilhelm Kruger. Mary Jane was married to the late Ray Eby. She was preceded in death by her brother Jack Kruger and sisters, June Dubble, Mille Cipollini, Marion...

Gregory R. Tocci

Gregory R. Tocci

Aug 23, 2018

Greg was a loyal and loving person who was many things to many people. He was a son, a brother, a nephew, a boyfriend, a brother-in-law, a friend and most importantly an uncle to his beloved niece Lily. Greg had a huge heart and always was the first to defend someone who couldn't defend themselves. He was talented baseball player...

Michael T. Reese

Michael T. Reese

Aug 23, 2018

Michael T. Reese, 53, of Willow Street, PA, passed away unexpectedly at his home August 23, 2018. Mike was the husband of Susan M. Herman Reese.They had celebrated 28 years of marriage.Michael was born in Lancaster, PA, a son of the late Elmer P. and LoAnne Wallick Reese. Mike had spent 39 years actively participating in Fire Service and Emergency...

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