Obituaries

Jul 25, 2025

John B. Esch, age 64 of 130 Cinder Road, New Providence, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at his home.  He was the husband of Malinda E. Stoltzfus Esch.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jacob S. and Arie Blank Esch.  John was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  Surviving besides his...

Jul 25, 2025

Gwendolyn E. Polizzi, age 82, of Quarryville passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Hamilton Arms. She was the wife of John Polizzi. Born in Brooklyn, New York she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Bumstead Lindlau.

Gwen was a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Quarryville. She was an elementary school...

Jul 24, 2025

Romaine E. Rubincam, age 96 of Paradise, PA, left this world for a better place on Thursday, July 24, 2025.  She was the wife of the late Edgar L. Rubincam who passed away on February 19, 1997.  They were married for 49 years before his passing. She was born in Paradise, daughter of the late Samuel L. & Carrie...

Jul 24, 2025

Earl L. Miller age 93 of Paradise, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.  He was the loving husband of Jacqueline A. Eshleman Miller for 62 years before her passing on April 8, 2018.  Born in Strasburg, he was the son of the late Ira and Beulah Lanneum Miller.  Earl enlisted in the United...

Jul 23, 2025

When Shelba Jean Eberly entered a room,  laughter and lively conversation ensued. Soon, you would realize that she knew your family's history better than you knew it. This was especially true if you had ties to her beloved Southern End.  From that bucolic setting of peaceful farmland, she quietly passed away on July 23, 2025, at the age of...

Jul 21, 2025

James A. Stoner, age 65 of Paradise, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James H. and Eileen B. "Sis" Brackbill Stoner.  Jimmy was a self-employed restoration carpenter.  He loved antique cars, hunting at the cabin and fishing.  Surviving are 2 sister; Sue A.,...

Jul 20, 2025

Sarah L. Stoltzfus, age 96 of 237 School House Road, Kirkwood passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at home. She was the wife of the late Emanuel F. Stoltzfus. She was born in Morgantown, daughter of the late Daniel U. and Mary Lapp Stoltzfus. She was a member of the Old Older Amish Church. She is survived by...

Jul 17, 2025

Judith L. Wenger, age 81 formerly of  Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was the wife of the late Bryan B. Wenger, who passed away in 2002.  She was the companion of Thomas Hirak of Lancaster.  She was the daughter of the late John & Mary Jones Thompson.  Surviving...

Jul 14, 2025

Bruce A. Hazelton, age 68 of Kinzers, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, July 14, 2025.  He was the husband of Natalie A. Hess Hazelton, with whom he celebrated 45 years of marriage on February 23rd.  He was born in Wellsboro, son of the late Jerry & Leona Starkweather Hazelton.  In the past he was a farmer...

Jul 12, 2025

Clair Samuel Blank, age 85, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Garden Spot Village. He was the loving husband of Evelyn L. (Dillman) Blank for 60 years. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Amos and Annie Lapp and a graduate of Octorara High School. He was a former member of Ridgeview Mennonite Church...

Jul 10, 2025

Jose A. Mendez, age 75, of New Providence passed away on Thursday, July 10th at Lancaster General Hospital. He was married to Betty E. Snyder Mendez on March 2, 1974 until her passing on April 9, 2020. Born in Camuy, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Victor and Trinidad Acevedo Lopez Mendez. Jose was a lineman...

Jul 10, 2025

Kevin L. Harvey, age 64, of Kirkwood, passed away on July 10, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Lancaster, son of Dorothy Crawford Harvey of Kirkwood, and the late Richard E. Harvey. He enjoyed golfing with his two sons, being a Pappy to his granddaughter Finley, spending time with his family, and reminiscing about old times...

Jul 10, 2025

Benjamin S. Beiler, age 87 of Narvon, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2025 at the Reading Hospital.  Born in Gap, he was the son of the late Jonas K. and Lizzie F. Soltzfus Beiler.  In the past, Ben attended Pequea Amish Mennonite Church.  He worked as a carpenter for many years.  In his free time, Ben loved gardening,...

Jul 6, 2025

Anna G. Skiles, age 91, formerly of Narvon, passed away at Zerbe Retirement Community on Sunday, July 6, 2025.  She was the wife of Kenneth A. Skiles with whom she celebrated 70 years of marriage on September 25th.  She was born in Kirkwood, PA, daughter of the late C. Martin & Sadie Herr Greenleaf.  In the past she was...

Jul 5, 2025

James A. Renshaw, age 58 of Gap, PA, passed away in Charlestown, MD, on Saturday, July 5, 2025.  He was born in Coatesville, PA, son of Terrill J. "Terry" & Sharon L. "Sherry" Stoner Renshaw.  In the past he attended Bellevue Presbyterian Church.  He graduated from Pequea Valley High School class of 1984.  He served in the U.S. Army...

Jul 3, 2025

David L. Lapp, age 66, of Paradise passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster he was the son of the late Edwin and Kathryn A. Groff Lapp. He was a Forklift Driver at Dutchland. David enjoyed gambling, fireworks, and most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and going to...

Jul 3, 2025

Mabel L. Beiler Stoltzfus, age 90, of Kinzers passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at home. She was the wife of the late Daniel B. Stoltzfus until his passing on March, 30, 2024. Born in Morgantown, she was the daughter of the late John Z. and Mabel Sweigart Beiler. Mabel was a member of the Forest Hill Mennonite...

Jul 1, 2025

Levi S. Blank, age 43, of 120 Pugh Road, Oxford, passed away on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 while on a job site in Michigan.  He was the husband of Naomi S. Smucker Blank.  Born in Cochranville, he was the son of Melinda L. Stoltzfus Blank of Oxford and the late Samuel G. Blank.  Levi was a member of the...

Jul 1, 2025

Linda Neff Hostetter, 77, of Lancaster, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Etta Mae Becker and Robert Neff Sr. husband of the late Jean Neff. Linda's passion for entertaining and encouraging people was evident as she owned and operated "Fun Time...

Jul 1, 2025

Lydia L. Stoltzfus, age 72 of 5578A Street Road, Kirkwood, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of John S. Stoltzfus. She was born in Paradise, daughter to the late David B. and Mary Lapp King. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving besides her...