Obituaries

Aug 2, 2025

Ira C. Herr Jr., 95, formerly of Truce, PA, completed his time on earth on Aug. 2, 2025 at Landis Homes where he was a resident for 11 years.  He was the son of the late Ira and Emma (Hess) Herr and husband of the late Mary Jean (Heistand) Herr. A lifelong resident of Lancaster County, Ira worked in...

Jul 31, 2025

Carl A. Meshey, Jr, 92, of Lancaster and formerly of Paradise went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Homestead Village.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Carl A. and Christianna Groff Meshey, Sr.  Carl was the husband of the late Donna M. Shirk Meshey who died January 16,...

Jul 30, 2025

Eli S. Esh, age 84 of Ronks, PA, surrounded by his wife, family, and grandchildren he passed away peacefully at the Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.  Born on January 29, 1941, Eli was the son of the late Amos and Leah Smucker Esh. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He dedicated his life...

Jul 29, 2025

Larry Lee Hertzog Sr., age 80 of Quarryville, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the Mt. Joy Hospice Center. He was the husband of Nancy J. Sheaffer Hertzog, to whom he was married for 56 years. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Henry and Dorothy Gockley Hertzog. He loved spending time with his family.  ...

Jul 29, 2025

Paul Clifford Shivery, Jr., 80, of Fairfax, VA passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Fair Oaks Hospital surrounded by family.  Paul was born in West Grove, PA to the late Paul C. Sr. and Martha Graver Shivery.

Raised on a dairy farm in Homeville, PA, Paul was a 1963 graduate of Oxford High School, Oxford,...

Jul 29, 2025

David C. Paxson, age 69 of Paradise, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.  He was the husband of Nancy Hesler.  Born in Springfield, PA, he was the son of the late James & Shirley Gilmore Paxson.  For most of his life he worked as a bartender and then most recently he was...

Jul 28, 2025

Anna M. Joe, age 94 of Christiana, passed away at Newport Meadows on Monday, July 28, 2025.  She was the wife of the late Ralph E. Joe, Jr., who passed away on February 6, 2024.  She was born in Ironville, PA, daughter of the late Clarence W. & Emma Lichty Peters.  She was a member of the First Baptist...

Jul 28, 2025

Lydia B. Esh, stillborn infant daughter of Daniel M. Jr. & Rebecca F. Beiler Esh of 77 Locust Springs Road, Brogue, PA.  Born at the York Hospital on Monday, July 28, 2025.  Surviving besides her parents is a sister Sadie B. Esh, grandparents: Stephen & Lydia Fisher Beiler of Quarryville, Daniel M. Sr. & Sadie E. Beiler Esh of...

Jul 27, 2025

Levi S. Beiler, age 86, of Zieglerville, formerly of Kinzers passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Frederick Living. He was the husband of Nellie Beiler for 56 years until her passing on November 20, 2020. Born in Leola, he was the son of the late Solomon and Elizabeth (Speicher) Beiler. Levi was a former member at Ridgeview...

Jul 27, 2025

Sarah B. Fisher, age 66, of 1810 Ewing Road, Cochranville, 19330 passed away on July 27, 2025 at home. She was the wife of the late David M. Fisher. Born in Strasburg, she was the daughter of the late Samuel K. And Sarah S. Beiler Yoder. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She is survived...

Jul 27, 2025

Ben S. Stoltzfus, 77 of Morgantown, PA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 27, 2025. He was born in Morgantown, PA to John and Mary Stoltzfus. He was the husband of Priscilla Stoltzfus.

Ben was a member at West Haven Amish Mennonite Church of New Holland, PA. He served as a...

Jul 26, 2025

Donald E. Swinehart (November 03, 1950 - July 26, 2025) Donald E. Swinehart, age 74 formerly of Port Allegany, PA passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Hospice Center in Mt. Joy. Son of the late Mel J. Swinehart and Anna Shoemaker Swinehart. He was the husband of Bonnie Miller Swinehart, and the father of Patricia Swinehart...

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...