Obituaries

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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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