Obituaries

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Maria Theresa Frey

Maria Theresa Frey

Nov 12, 2017

Maria Theresa Frey, 73, of Petersburg, VA formerly of Quarryville, PA, died Sunday, November 12, 2017, following a long battle with cancer.Ms. Frey was a daughter of the late Fred and Anna Huber Frey. She graduated from Solanco High School in 1962. While in high school she participated in tennis, field hockey, student council, dance club, and the marching band....

John Alexander Boos

John Alexander Boos

Nov 11, 2017

Alex went to heaven unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11th 2017 succumbing to his struggles with bipolar disorder. He suffered daily in his fight and we can find comfort that his torment is ended.Despite the pain he was in, he always put a smile on and tried to make everyone around him happy. He was a 2016 graduate from Solanco High...

Ruthanna C. Phipps

Ruthanna C. Phipps

Nov 9, 2017

Private services.

James A. Woods

James A. Woods

Nov 6, 2017

James A. Woods, 61 of Horseshoe Lane, Nottingham, PA died Monday, November 6, 2017 at his residence.He was the husband of Leslea Ortholf Woods.Born in West Chester, PA he was the son of the late Abner Lloyd and Mary IdeleWoods. Jim attended Porter's Grove Baptist Church.He had been employed by Buck Iron Company for 36 years in the maintenance department....

Dallas F. Musselman

Dallas F. Musselman

Nov 6, 2017

Dallas F. Musselman, 82, of Strasburg PA, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017.He was the husband of Diane E. Schaeffer Musselman.They had celebrated 60 years of marriage. Born in New Providence PA, a son of the late Harry C. and Effie S. Keen Musselman. Dallas had retired after 40 years as a pressman for Lancaster Newspaper. He had proudly...

Robert P. Bucher

Robert P. Bucher

Nov 3, 2017

Robert P. Bucher, 78, died on November 3 at The Glen at Willow Valley Retirement Community, following a long illness he courageously fought for 20 years.He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kathleen (Weaver) Bucher, a daughter, Elizabeth Ann (Beth) Bucher, and two sisters, Joyce May from Lebanon and Linda Overlock from La Grande, Oregon.Bob was born in...

Geraldine R. Mccabe

Geraldine R. Mccabe

Oct 30, 2017

Geraldine R. McCabe, 72, of Quarryville PA, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017.She was the widow of the late James M. McCabe who passed away in 1973. Born in Norristown PA, a daughter of the late Joseph S. and Valentine Dybicz Gondek. She is survived by siblings, Joseph A. (Mary Ellen) Gondek, Dale J. (Elaine) Gondek, and Carol Pufko....

Lynn G. Haddon

Lynn G. Haddon

Oct 29, 2017

Lynn G. Haddon, 70, of Drumore PA, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017.She was the wife of Robert A. Haddon.They had celebrated 35 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster PA, a daughter of the late William and Verna M. Daul Frankford. Lynn enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and crocheting. In addition to her husband, she is survived by...

Joseph F. O'Donnell

Joseph F. O'Donnell

Oct 28, 2017

Joseph F. O'Donnell, Sr, "Joe the Hay Man", 85, of Lancaster PA, formerly of Drumore, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017.He was the widower of the late Nancy Chambers O'Donnell. Joe was born in Lancaster County, a son of the late John A. and V. Pearl Eshleman O'Donnell. Joe was a self-employed truck driver, hauling hay. He is survived...

Rachel M. Hanna

Rachel M. Hanna

Oct 24, 2017

Rachel M. Hanna, 56, of New Providence PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Born in Lancaster PA, a daughter of the late William E. and Ida Louise Sheets Hanna. She is survived by her daughter Mechelle L. Axe (Justin); 4 grandchildren and a 5th on the way in the Spring, Michael, Anthony, Isabella, and Jemma, 4 brothers and...

William E. Kight

William E. Kight

Oct 22, 2017

William E. Kight, Jr., 77, of Lime Valley Road, Strasburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Lancaster Regional Hospital. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Keen Kight who died February 15, 2006. Born in Colerain Township, he was the son of the late William E. and Rhoda Fay McCardell Kight....

Cierra Catherine-Lee Nelson

Cierra Catherine-Lee Nelson

Oct 22, 2017

Cierra Catherine Lee Nelson, age 21, of Peach Bottom, Pennsylvania was taken from us unexpectedly on October 22, 2017. She was born on August 16, 1996 in Colville, Washington to Cassie and Matt Nelson, and graduated from Solanco High School in 2015.Cierra was a spirited, dynamic young woman who had a knack for touching your heart and leaving an impression...

Tammy S. Lewis

Tammy S. Lewis

Oct 18, 2017

Tammy S. Lewis, 52, of Christiana, PA died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital.Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Myrtle Sheaffer Walker of Christiana and the late Earl Walker. A homemaker, Tammy enjoyed going to the beach and helping other people. She put others above herself, and many knew her as a second mother. Surviving beside...

Dorothy Y. Shissler

Dorothy Y. Shissler

Oct 14, 2017

Dorothy "Dot" Y. Shissler, 76, of Ronks PA, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017.She was the wife of Robert R. Shissler, Sr.They had celebrated 60 years of marriage. Born in Quarryville PA, a daughter of the late Paul and Vivian Oatman Rineer. She was a member of Mt. Eden Lutheran Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived...

S. Craig Kane

S. Craig Kane

Oct 12, 2017

S. Craig Kane, III, 87, of Willow Street, PA passed peacefully to be with his Lord with his wife by his side on Thursday, October, 12, 2017 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, PA. He was the husband of Janice E. Mowry Kane for over 60 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of S. Craig, Jr and...

Elisabeth Lucille Cunnane

Elisabeth Lucille Cunnane

Oct 9, 2017

Elisabeth Lucille Cunnane, 75 of Quarryville, died Monday, October 9, 2017 at her residence. She was the widow of Donald Patrick Cunnane who died Feb. 22, 2009.Born in Jersey City, NJ she was the daughter of the late John and Mae Oaky Beckert. Elisabeth had been employed as an accountant until retirement.She enjoyed going to her grandchildren's birthday parties, bowling,...

Cynthia Eileen Galgon

Cynthia Eileen Galgon

Oct 5, 2017

Cynthia Eileen Galgon, 48, of Allison Circle, Drumore, PA died Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy, PA. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of Edgar and Blanche G. Metzler Church. Prior to her disability, she was employed as a secretary for Franklin and Marshall College. She was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church,...

Barbara T. Beers

Barbara T. Beers

Oct 1, 2017

Barbara Troxell Beers, 81, of Quarryville, PA wife of John W. Beers, Jr. passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at her home at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.Prior to moving to Quarryville, Barbara and John resided in Malvern, PA. Born in Ridley Park, she was the daughter of the late Clarence N. and Margaret L. (Worthington) Troxell. Barbara was a...

George Petock

George Petock

Sep 29, 2017

George Petock, 91, of Springville Road, Quarryville, Pa died September 29, 2017 at his residence. Born in Mahoney City, PA he was the son of the late Harry and Mary Petock. George retired from G.E. after 34 years of service as a pipefitter. After retirement he worked for Manheim Auto Auction. He served his country as a Seaman First Class...

James W. Vaughan

James W. Vaughan

Sep 26, 2017

James W. Vaughan, Sr, 61 of Peach Bottom, PA, passed away on September 26, 2017.He was the husband of Brenda Fisher Vaughan.They had celebrated 41 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, PA, a son of Edward Vaughan, Sr, Nottingham, and the late Helen Keys Vaughan. Jim had worked in sales in the oil industry.He had been a VP with...

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