Obituaries

Martha Murry Waltman
Jan 29, 2016
Martha M. Waltman, 96, formerly of Millersville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Juniper Village, Mt. Joy, PA. Martha was the widow of Glenn K. Waltman. She was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Carrie E. Brown Murry. She was a member of Calvary Bible Church, Mt. Joy, PA.Her hobbies...
Anna M. Landis
Jan 22, 2016
Anna M. Landis, 94, formerly of Rockvale Road, Lancaster, PA died Friday, January 22, 2016 at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA. She was the daughter of the late Aaron L. and Ada Meck Landis and the step daughter of the late Anna Kreider Landis. She was a member of Mellinger Mennonite Church, Lancaster where she had participated with the sewing circle....
Michael James Hirschberger
Jan 20, 2016
Michael James Hirschberger, 29, of West Orange Street, Lititz, PA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the son of Joyce Gentry Vinelli of Lititz and L. Jamie (Karen) Hirschberger of Lancaster. He enjoyed music, listening to music tapes, and his family and friends. He will be lovingly missed by...
Janice L. Ryder
Jan 18, 2016
Janice L. Ryder, 65 of Quarryville, PA passed away Monday January 18th, 2016, surrounded by family. Janice was born in Havre De Grace, MD and moved to PA in 1967. She lived a life to be admired, and enjoyed it to the fullest. She will always be remembered for her endless love of family and always putting others first. She...
Walter A. Knorr
Jan 17, 2016
Walter Alexander Knorr, 85, of Quarryville passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Lancaster, PA. He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Mary R. Knorr.Also surviving are sons, George W. Knorr (Joyce) of Bangor, Maine, Kevin R. Knorr (Linda) of Homosassa Springs, FL; R. Scott Habecker (Michele) of New Providence and daughter Judy Nesbitt of Quarryville....
Ardythe M. Gaus
Jan 14, 2016
Ardythe M. Gaus, 78, of New Providence, PA died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, PA. She was the companion of Donald L. McVey for 53 years. Born in Fulton Township on October 19, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Bessie Elville Griest. Surviving beside her companion are 2 children, Tammy...
Elizabeth M. Frick
Jan 12, 2016
Elizabeth M. Frick, 87, formerly of New Providence, PA, went to her heavenly home on January 12, 2016 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.She had resided there since July 28, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Richard V. Frick on July 3, 2010. Born in Strasburg, PA, to the late Harry and Oma Himes...
Paul L. Swinehart
Jan 11, 2016
Paul L. Swinehart, Jr., 76, passed away in his home in Quarryville, PA on January 11, 2016. Paul was preceded in death by his loving wife Brenda P. Swinehart of 48 years.They were married on October 14, 1967 at Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church. Paul was born in Lancaster, PA on August 28, 1939, a son of the late Paul L....
James L. Herr
Jan 5, 2016
James L. Herr, 72, of Quarryville PA, passed away on January 5, 2016 following a courageous battle with lymphoma.He was the husband of Linda Barr Herr.They had celebrated 50 years of marriage. An active fireman, Jim had been a lifetime member of the Quarryville Fire Company.He had served as fire chief from 1979-1986 and was a past president.He had also...
Robert C. Sage
Jan 5, 2016
Robert C. Sage, Sr., 72, of Peach Bottom PA, passed away on January 5, 2016.He was the husband of Deborah Sheets Sage.They had been together for over 46 years. Born in Grayson County, VA, a son of the late V. Clarence and Ethel Clyde Duvall Sage. Robert had retired after 30 years as a heavy equipment mechanic for Cedar Hill...
Lelia M. Groff
Jan 4, 2016
Lelia M. Groff, age 85, of Springville Road, Quarryville, PA died Monday, January 4, 2016 at Conestoga View, Lancaster, PA following a brief illness.She was the widow of Lloyd F. Groff who died August 4, 2005.Born in Drumore Township, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Mary Bertha Irvin Rhoads. A life-long farmers wife, she also was employed...
Amber M. Marroquincantey
Jan 1, 2016
Amber M. MarroquinCantey, 27, of Quarryville, a gentle sweet spirit, passed away on January 1, 2016. Born in Harrisburg PA, a daughter of Vivian Kreider Cantey and Michael Sheets of Quarryville, and the late Melvin Cantey. Amber enjoyed family gatherings, and was known by all as a gentle and friendly person.She was a talented artist and singer. In addition to...
Claude F. Hart
Dec 30, 2015
Claude F. Hart, 101, of Quarryville, entered into his eternal rest at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community on Wednesday, December 30, 2015.He was the beloved husband of the late Mary E. Deiter Hart, who died in 2012. Claude was the loving and devoted father of four children, four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great, great granddaughter. He was born on...
George M. Wettig
Dec 30, 2015
George M. Wettig, 70, of Willow Street PA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 30, 2015.He was the husband of Linda Rice Long Wettig. Born in Atglen, PA, a son of the late George and Esther Stanley Wettig. He was a member of Clearfield Methodist Church, New Providence, PA. George retired from Lampeter-Strasburg School District.He enjoyed...
Dale E. Blevins
Dec 25, 2015
Dale E. Blevins, 91, Quarryville, died Friday, December 25, 2015 at Welsh Mountain Home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Freda V. (Rinier) Blevins and his loving daughter Joyce E. Blevins. Born in Helton, North Carolina he was the son of the late Verney and Allie (Pennington) Blevins. Dale was a carpenter and skilled wood...
Esther E. Wenger
Dec 15, 2015
Esther E. Wenger, 96, of Lancaster PA, formerly of Peach Bottom and Drumore Center, went to be with her Lord on December 15, 2015.She was the widow of Caleb M.Wenger, who passed away January 11, 2003. Esther was an active homemaker, and had worked with her husband as book keeper-secretary for the former C. M. Wenger, Inc. She enjoyed family,...
Paul V. Nissley
Dec 12, 2015
Paul V. Nissley, 92, a lifetime farmer in the Rawlinsville area, went to be with his lord and savior December 12, 2015. He was the husband of Rachel Snavely Nissley.They had celebrated 69 years of marriage. Born in Manheim PA, a son of the late Landis L, and Mae Greenly Nissley. Paul enjoyed going to sales, and was an avid...
William O. Pieper
Dec 11, 2015
William O. Pieper, 89, of Kirkwood PA, passed away on December 11, 2015.He was the husband of Ann Louise Schulze Pieper.They had celebrated 58 years of marriage. William had retired from PECO in 1987, working as a shift superintendent of Peach Bottom Power Plant. He enjoyed bowling and travel – most recently this past summer he traveled with family to...
Evelyn Darlene Roark
Dec 10, 2015
Evelyn Darlene Roark, 69, of Lancaster Pike, Drumore, PA died Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Audubon Villa Nursing Home, Lititz, PA. She was the wife of John Harold Roark.Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Paul and Doris Mae Werner Hecker. A homemaker, she enjoyed horses, fishing, the outdoors, entertaining family, and above all helping others...
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