Obituaries

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M. Arlene Furlow-Denlinger

M. Arlene Furlow-Denlinger

Jul 4, 2017

M. Arlene Furlow Denlinger, 93, of Ronks PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.She was the wife of the late Leslie A. Furlow, and the late Everett E. Denlinger. Born in Bart, PA, Arlene was a daughter of the late William W. and Mary Elizabeth McMichael Murphy. She was the owner-operator of her beauty salon for 47 years.Arlene enjoyed...

William C. Thornton

William C. Thornton

Jul 3, 2017

William C. Thornton, 94 years old, died peacefully on July 3, 2017, at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community in Quarryville, PA, where he had resided for 13 years.He was the son of the late Arthur Sewell Thornton and Catharine May Thornton (nee Smyers), and the loving husband of the late Elsie Elizabeth Thornton (nee Hare), with whom he shared 64 years...

June Peterson

June Peterson

Jun 28, 2017

June Peterson, 75, of Peach Bottom, PA died Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital.She was the wife of Wade M. Peterson. Born in Huntdale, NC she was the daughter of the late Fred and Laura Hardin Peterson. June retired from Exide Corporation where she had been employed as an assembly line worker. Surviving beside her husband is a...

Ruth B. Bair

Ruth B. Bair

Jun 26, 2017

Ruth B. Bair, 99, of Quarryville, PA, formerly of Strasburg, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at QPRC.She was the widow of the late Tedford L. Bair, who passed away in 1990. Ruth had been employed as a book keeper for Armstrong Co, the former First National Bank of Strasburg, and the Choo-Choo Barn. She was a member of...

D. Jean Demboski

D. Jean Demboski

Jun 18, 2017

Jean Demboski, 74, formerly of Quarryville, PA passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, PA. Jean had worked in the physical therapy profession for most of her working career. Born in Darby PA, a daughter of the late William S. and Dorothy E. Stegemerten Founds. She is survived by her children, Dana Kreider (Kenneth), Kirkwood, Marci...

David R. Hersh

David R. Hersh

Jun 10, 2017

David R. Hersh, Jr., 41 of Highland Drive Lancaster, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 10, 2017. He was the husband of Tara Thompson Hersh.Born in Lancaster PA he was the son of Kathi Vandegriff and David R. (Danita) Hersh, Sr. David was employed as a mason, and was very skilled at his profession.He also enjoyed building of any...

Kevin S. Ludgate

Kevin S. Ludgate

Jun 6, 2017

Kevin S. Ludgate, 54, of Kirkwood, PA, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 6, 2017.He is survived by his wife of almost 14 years, Ortrun Presting Ludgate, and his three children Varek, Kiran and Saskia. The funeral will take place in Des Moines, Iowa later this summer. A celebration of Kevin's life will be held for all who want to...

Katrina Faith Gibson

Katrina Faith Gibson

Jun 2, 2017

Katrina Faith Gibson, 24, of York, was unexpectedly called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 2, 2017 at York Hospital.Currently, her death was due to unknown natural causes. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of Robin Childs, wife of Doug Childs, and Donald E. Gibson, Jr., fiance of Jennifer Kilgore. Having graduated from...

Paul J. Gast

Paul J. Gast

May 26, 2017

Paul J. Gast, 88, of New Providence PA, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017.He was the husband of Doris L. Brubaker Gast.They had celebrated 68 years of marriage. Paul had worked in mechanical maintenance, retiring in 1991 after 25 years with the former Alumax, Lancaster, PA. A member of Pequea Valley Sportsman Club, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.Paul will...

Elvin E. Siegrist

Elvin E. Siegrist

May 21, 2017

Elvin E. Siegrist, 80, of Leola, (formerly of Strasburg), passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 21, 2017 following a lengthy illness.He was lovingly cared for by his devoted wife E. Jane (Witmer) Siegrist with whom he celebrated 59 years of marriage on October 12, 2016. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Emanuel and...

Rebecca Cuthbert Stewart

Rebecca Cuthbert Stewart

May 16, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Rebecca Cuthbert Stewart announces her passing on Tuesday, May 17, 2017. She was born December 1, 1927 in Ridgeway, PA to Esther and Alton Cuthbert. After graduating from Ridgway High School in 1945, Becky moved to Philadelphia to be a secretary for the Sun Oil Company. There, she met Donn Stewart,...

Elizabeth Marie Armstrong

Elizabeth Marie Armstrong

May 13, 2017

Elizabeth M. Armstrong, 92, formerly of Millersville and Mount Nebo, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Juniper Village, Mount Joy.She was the widow of the late Harry S. Armstrong who passed away in 2004. Elizabeth had retired from Armstrong World Industries in 1987, following over 30 years as a shipping clerk....

Valentine R. Reich

Valentine R. Reich

May 9, 2017

Valentine R. Reich, Jr., 72 of Penny Court Holtwood, PA died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. He and his wife, Pamela J. Boyd Reich celebrated 44 years of marriage.Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Valentine R. and Mary Martha Madeline Reich, Sr. Mr. Reich had been employed in the construction industry all of...

Susan Djorup Reilley

Susan Djorup Reilley

May 8, 2017

Susan Djorup Reilley January 18th 1939 - May 8th 2017 Ahead of Her Time Susan Djorup Reilley was our family's fearless explorer. Anyone she met found that out in short order when the usual small talk suddenly evaporated and you found yourself trying to answer an insightful personal question. Her love for discovering our interior terrain led her to gain...

Lacy B. Blevins

Lacy B. Blevins

May 7, 2017

Lacy B. Blevins, Jr., 75, of Holtwood, PA died at his residence on Sunday, May 7, 2017. He was the husband of the late Evelyn A. Sayers Blevins who died in 2013.Born in Waynesboro, VA he was the son of the late Lacy B. and Evelyn Smith Blevins, Sr. Lacy retired from Zephyr Aluminum where he was employed as glazer...

Justin Kyle Myers

Justin Kyle Myers

May 6, 2017

Justin Kyle Myers, 29, of Quarryville, PA, died May 6, 2017.He was the son of Robert P. Myers, Quarryville, and Candy Kuhns Dillion of New Providence, PA.Justin was born in Lancaster, PA. He was a Jacksonville Jaguars fan, and loved spending time at his cabin in Clearfield County.Justin lived his life his way. Services will be private.

Neoma R. Mills

Neoma R. Mills

Apr 29, 2017

Neoma R. Mills, 84, of Hollow Road, Quarryville, PA passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at her residence following an extended illness. She was the widow of Walter E. Mills, Jr. who died December 17, 2000.Born in Bluefield, WV she was the daughter of the late James and Lillian Workman Lawson. Neoma was a member of Kingdom Hall of...

Hazel B. Aument

Hazel B. Aument

Apr 20, 2017

Hazel B. Aument, 94, of Oregon Hollow Road, Holtwood, PA died Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the widow of Frank W. Aument who died September 15, 2011. Born on February 28, 1923 in Quarryville, she was the daughter of the later Harry and Blanche Shaub Barr. A homemaker, Hazel was a member of St. Paul's...

Jarod Michael Stively

Jarod Michael Stively

Apr 19, 2017

Jarod Michael Stively, 16, of Southfork Place, New Providence, PA lost his lengthy battle with depression and is now at peace with God on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of Connie Sue Miller Buch. A Solance High School student, Jarod was well loved and loved by all. His enjoyments included music, playing guitar,...

Virginia C. Roten

Virginia C. Roten

Apr 17, 2017

Virginia C. "Gini" Roten, 71, of Cochranville PA, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017.She was the widow of Joseph A. Roten who passed away in 2006. Born in East Drumore Twp. PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Olive McKinney Trimble. She enjoyed her grandchildren, bird watching, her garden, and loved her pet dog Bella. Gini...

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