Obituaries

Frances F. Griest
Jun 27, 2016
Frances F. Griest, 87, of Elverson, PA, residing at Denver Health and Rehabilitation, Denver, PA, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016.She was the widow of the late James E. Griest, Sr. Born in Reading PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Katurah Strunk Fite. Frances enjoyed reading, watching her TV soaps, and visiting the casino in...
Ernest O. Heitmueller
Jun 21, 2016
Ernest O. Heitmueller, 79, of New Providence PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at his home.He was the husband of Merle Stumpf Heitmueller.They had celebrated 59 years of marriage. Ernie had worked for over 40 years as a repair technician for the former Monroe Office Equipment Co., Lancaster.He had served proudly in the US Army.An avid ski...
Chad T. Beckley
Jun 20, 2016
Chad T. Beckley, 32, passed away into heaven Monday night, June 20, 2016 after fighting a battle with sepsis.He is survived by 2 sons, Dylan and Brayden; a loving companion Nichole Wimer; Mother and Father, Kevin and Deb Beckley; brother, Tyler; grandparents, Terry and Carol Beckley; 5 uncles, 3 aunts, 1 great aunt, and 6 cousins.His parents will hold a...
Samuel B. Leonard
Jun 18, 2016
Samuel B. Leonard, 77, of New Providence PA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, June 18, 2016.He was the husband of Edna B. Butterworth Leonard.They had celebrated years 58 years of marriage. Born in Norristown PA, a son of the late Herbert and CharlotteSwope Leonard. Sam had been employed as a truck driver and mechanic for the former...
Pearl E. Weaver
Jun 17, 2016
Pearl E. Weaver, 85, formerly of Quarryville, PA passed away Friday, June 17, 2016.She was the widow of the late Robert W. Weaver. Pearl had been employed as a seamstress for the former Tidy Products, Quarryville, and Watt & Shand. Born in Providence Twp., a daughter of the late John and Kathryn Norsick Kohler. Pearl is survived by a daughter,...
Troy E. Albright
Jun 15, 2016
Troy E. Albright, 54, of Johnstown, PA and Lancaster County, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016 on Silver Springs Road, Drumore, PA. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Doris Marie Albright Buterbaugh of Johnstown. Troy had been employed as a cook.He loved music, car racing, Harley Davidsons, dogs, and he had a profound love for kids, especially his nieces...
Nancy H. Hubbs
Jun 15, 2016
Nancy H. Hubbs, 81, of New Providence PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016.She was the wife of the late Raymond F. Hubbs who passed away in 1995. Nancy enjoyed flower gardening, watching birds, candy making, and babysitting her grandchildren.She was a member of New Providence Church of God. She was born in Lancaster PA, a daughter of the...
M. Wade Groff
Jun 11, 2016
M. Wade Groff, 81, of Millersville, PA, passed away June 11, 2016.Wade was a devoted husband, loving father, and friend to all.He was the husband of Ann Erisman Groff, and the late Dorothy Dick Groff who passed away in 2009. Born in Lancaster, PA, Wade was the son of the late William A. Groff, Sr. and Miriam Wade Groff. He...
Frank A. Groff
Jun 11, 2016
Frank A. Groff, 77, of Village Road, Lancaster, PA died Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy.He and his wife Doris M. Wiggins Groff celebrated 43 years of marriage.Born in Nine Points, he was the son of the late R. Ernest and Ethel M. Scheuing Groff. Frank had been employed as a stone mason for James...
Pauline V. Sheets
Jun 6, 2016
MASSENA – Mrs. Pauline V. Sheets, 84, formerly of 82 Woodlawn Ave, passed away early Monday morning, June 6, 2016 at the St. Regis Nursing Home, where she had been a resident since February 2014. Pauline is born August 31, 1931 in Cape May, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Paul and Mae Halburne McGuigan. On September 8, 1948,...
Mary K. Novotny
May 28, 2016
Mary K. Novotny, 87, of Shiprock Road, Willow Street PA, beloved wife of Charles A. Novotny, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Her husband expressed the best 60 years of their lives. Born in Twin Rocks PA, a daughter of the late Jacob and Bessie Conzo Markovich. Mary was a pleasure to be around, and an excellent cook.Chuck and...
Gerald E. Duvall
May 25, 2016
Gerald E. Duvall, 77, of Clearfield Road, New Providence, PA died Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at his residence.Born in Lampeter he was the son of the late John M. and Ethel M. Trimble Duvall. He was the widower of Sandra J. Dombach Duvall who died April 5, 2001. Jerry was retired from Dombach Brothers in Willow Street where he managed...
Lewis R. Barr
May 24, 2016
Lewis R. Barr Jr., 65, of Lancaster PA, formerly of Lampeter, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Lewis was born in Lampeter PA, a son of the late Lewis R. and Violet Schneider Barr. He is survived by his niece Renee Scholer, Lancaster, brother, Ronald Barr, Lancaster. Private interment in Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster.Arrangements entrusted to Reynolds Funeral...
Thomas J Barrett
May 20, 2016
Thomas J. Barrett, Sr., 89 of Lancaster Pike Quarryville, died at his residence on Friday, May 20, 2016. He was the husband of the late Marie C. McEntee Barrett who died April 3, 2010.Tom was born in Philadelphia, a son of the late Charles L. and Mary C. Frees Barrett. Tom had been employed by Masland Duran Company in Philadelphia...
Elvin R. Wert
May 12, 2016
Elvin R. Wert, 71, of Mt Airy Road, New Providence, PA was welcomed into his eternal home at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, PA on Thursday, May 12, 2016 following a courageous three year battle with cancer.He and his wife Judy A. Frick Wert celebrated 46 years of marriage. Born in Hessdale, PA he was the son of the...
Brenda C. Moore
May 10, 2016
Brenda C. Moore, 55, of Millersville PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.She was the wife of Curtis J. Moore.They had celebrated 35 years of marriage. Brenda had been employed as a gardener at Longwood Gardens.She was a member of Crossway Church, Millersville, PA. Brenda loved her family, enjoyed family functions, and going on adventures. She was born in...
Jean E. Hillegass
May 10, 2016
Jean E. Oatman Hillegass, 90, of Greenwood, SC, peacefully went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2016 under the care of HospiceCare of the Piedmont.She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold N. Hillegass; her sisters Esther V. Feeney and Judy A. Greenwood; and her brothers Haines E. and Chester Oatman.She was a former resident of Leola...
Richard D. Weaver
May 3, 2016
Richard D. Weaver, 53, of Peach Bottom PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.Dicky was born in Lancaster PA, a son of Billy Joe and Doris E. Graybill Weaver, Peach Bottom, PA. He enjoyed fishing offshore, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and his Baltimore Ravens. He had been employed by Chesapeake Harley Davidson, Darlington, MD. In addition to his...
Mary Ellen Straub
Apr 30, 2016
Mary Ellen Haas Straub, 83, of New Providence PA, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at her home. She was the wife of Scott Dale Straub.They had celebrated 62 years of marriage. Mary Ellen was born in South Williamsport PA, a daughter of the late Charlesand GertrudeTobin Haas. An avid genealogist, she had documented her family on both sides.She...
Starrett Robert Metzler
Apr 30, 2016
Starrett Robert Metzler, 20, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016.Starrett was the son of Debra Metzler Roth and the late Benjamin S. Metzler Jr., and stepson of Jeffrey Roth. Starrett loved his "Grams" and Pappy, and Grandma, as well as his Penn Manor and Penn State brothers. Starrett was a 2014 graduate of Penn Manor High...
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