Obituaries

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Ida J. Metzler

Ida J. Metzler

Aug 12, 2016

Ida J. Metzler, 67, of Sawmill Road, New Providence, PA died Friday, August 12, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital. She and her husband Donald L. Metzler were married for 50 years.Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Fred L. and Elsie B. Eberlee Sheets. A homemaker, Ida enjoyed going to public auctions, needlecraft especially hooking, her...

Carmen Sue Henry

Carmen Sue Henry

Jul 29, 2016

Carmen F. (Sue) Henry, 71, of New Providence, PA, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016.She was the wife of Albert J. Henry.They had celebrated 45 years of marriage. Sue was born in Columbia, PA, a daughter of the late James and Dorothy Samson Yarnell. She had been employed at Darrenkamps Market, Willow Street, PA in the produce department. In...

Jean E. Kreider

Jean E. Kreider

Jul 28, 2016

Jean E. Kreider, 95 of The Glen at Willow Valley, formerly of Quarryville, PA, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016.She was the widow of the late Samuel H. Kreider who passed away in 2005. Born in Chester County, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Agnes McCue Woodward. In her early years, Jean worked with her late husband...

Ruth W. Rankin

Ruth W. Rankin

Jul 28, 2016

Ruth Weaver Rankin was born in Lancaster County on February 5, 1932, to her parents, Naomi and J. Paul Weaver. Ruth attended and graduated from the East Lampeter High School in 1950. Ruth married Earl W. Rankin on June 7, 1953, and they celebrated 59 happy years of marriage. Ruth and Earl had a baby girl on December 2, 1956,...

Mary Barbara Bolton

Mary Barbara Bolton

Jul 13, 2016

Mary Barbara Bolton, 97, formerly of Holtwood, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at St. Anne's Retirement Community, Columbia, PA where she resided for the past 9 years. She was the widow of Wilmer P. "Bill" Bolton who died June 26, 2006. She was born in Lancaster, a daughter of the late Charles L....

Hunter Joseph Kyle

Hunter Joseph Kyle

Jul 12, 2016

Hunter Joseph Kyle, 2 month old infant son of William R. and JessicaKyle, of Peach Bottom, PA went to be with God on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. He is survived by 9 siblings, Valerie Kyle, Edward Kyle, Michaela Kyle, Brianna Kyle, Brian Harper, Savannah Harper, Jeremiah Harper, Alexa Kyle, Melissa Johnson; grandparents, Robert and Renie French, William and Beatrice Harper,...

Mary A. Coleman

Mary A. Coleman

Jul 11, 2016

Mary A. Coleman, 90, of Lancaster PA, formerly of Quarryville, PA passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016.She was the widow of the late John D. Coleman who passed away in 1990. Born in Columbia, PA, a daughter of the late Melvin and Mary Zook Minnich. She is survived by 6 children, Darlene Groff (William), Quarryville, Mary Bowers (Donald), Pequea,...

Sara Pearson

Sara Pearson

Jul 10, 2016

Sara Pearson, 21, of Vacaville, CA, surrounded by her family, passed away on July 10, 2016, at Santa Clara Medical Center in Santa Clara, California, after a life-long battle with heart failure. Born on July 18, 1994, she was the daughter of Dorothy Jean (Hess) Pearson, formerly of Lancaster, and the late Alvah Leonard Pearson. In addition to her mother,...

Carl W. Plaisted

Carl W. Plaisted

Jul 7, 2016

Carl W. "Bill" Plaisted, 77, formerly of Peach Bottom, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016.He was the husband of Wilma Eileen Reigel Plaisted. Bill, a retired electrician, had been in charge of the electrical works at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.He had served proudly in the US Navy. Born in Butler PA, a son of the late Karl...

Frances F. Griest

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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