Obituaries

Aug 23, 2025

John U. Lapp, 91, of 3621 Holly Drive, Gordonville, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Center, Mt. Joy, on Saturday, August 23, 2025.  Born in Gordonville, he was the son of the late Samuel and Lizzie Stoltzfus Lapp.  He was the husband of Barbara Esh Lapp.  They shared almost 67 years of marriage.  John was a member of the...

Aug 21, 2025

George R. Parry, age 79, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital.

George led a life characterized by his deep love for others, his faith, and his generous spirit. He was devoted to his friends and found joy in attending auctions, especially flower auctions, and sharing his unique finds.

As a...

Aug 20, 2025

Barbara J. Thomas Merricks, age 86 of Kirkwood, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. She was the wife of the late Horace Lee Merricks. Born in Valdosta Georgia, she was the daughter of Walter and Louise Sanders Thomas. She was a loving Aunt to: Rachel, Lisa, Bernadette, and Mark. Barbara enjoyed old...

Aug 19, 2025

Marlin Lee King, age 42, of Akron passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Born in Gettysburg, he was the son of Levi A. Jr. and Emma F. Stoltzfus King. Marlin was a truck driver. He enjoyed riding motorcycles. Most of all, he adored his nieces and nephews. He is survived by his parents, his son, Alexander, 3 siblings:...

Aug 18, 2025

Karen E. Harnish, 56, went home to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, at home on August 18, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John A. Harnish and Miriam Groff Harnish.

Karen was a member of Stumptown Mennonite Church, a graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School and worked at Bird-in-Hand Family...

Aug 18, 2025

Malynda Rose King, 17 day-old infant daughter of Emanuel and Katie Mae King King of 326 Springville Road, Kinzers, passed away at home on Monday, August 18, 2025.  She was born in Ephrata and attended the Old Order Amish Church with her parents.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents Elam and Miriam Stoltzfus King...

Aug 18, 2025

Clarence Hornberger, age 81, of Gap, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at home.  Born in West Sadsbury Township, he was the son of the late Irvin and Lena Haas Hornberger.  Clarence enjoyed hunting, gardening and he loved his dog, Gidget.  He is survived by 2 siblings: Melvin husband of Ruth Burkholder Hornberger of East Earl and Joyce...

Aug 17, 2025

Kaitlynn I. Sturgill, age 30, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at University of Maryland Hospital.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Donna D. Burton Barlow of Quarryville and the late Archie D. Sturgill, Jr.  Kaitlynn was a graduate of Solanco High School Class of 2013.  She loved the color purple, music, and being in nature.  ...

Aug 16, 2025

Susan I. Cramer, age 77 of Conestoga, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was the wife of the late Earl T. Cramer Jr. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Leonard Stapf and Esther Pearthree. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and her cats. She is survived by her 2 sons: Thomas L. and Kenneth S. Cramer,...

Aug 15, 2025

Leroy F. Ebersol, 32, of 219 Glen Roy Rd. Nottingham passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at home, due to a farm accident. He was the husband of Naomi S. Miller and the son of Isaac and Elizabeth Ebersol. He was a farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving besides his wife are six...

Aug 15, 2025

JoAnne M. Preuster, age 69 of Drumore, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. She was the wife of Thomas L. Preuster for 27 years. She was born in Lancaster, daughter to Harriet McClune-Blessing and the late John Pickel Jr. She worked and retired from Kellogg's. JoAnne loved taking her car to car shows, playing Bingo, doing puzzles and...

Aug 14, 2025

Dorothy M. Kramer, 63 of Denver, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. She was born in Denver, daughter of the late Edward and Mamie (Mentzler) Kramer. Dorothy attended Petra Church. She loved people and socializing. She is survived by one brother, Melvin, three nieces, one nephew, and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three...

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...