Obituaries

Jul 1, 2025

Dale L. Smoker, age 64, of Gap passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was the husband of Dawn Yoder Smoker. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Levi. B and Lena Mae Stoltzfus Smoker. He attended Mill Creek Bible Church. He enjoyed riding motorcycle, spending time with family, especially his 3 grandchildren and lending a...

Jun 30, 2025

Wilmer "Wil" Anthony Fisher, age 25 of 38 Corner Ketch Road, Paradise, PA, got his wish to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 30, 2025, after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer.  He was born in Lancaster,  son of John David & Nancy Ann Kauffman Fisher of Paradise.  He was a member of Branch Community...

Jun 28, 2025

Paul K. Brenneman, age 92 of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at his home. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth L. Mast Brenneman. He was born in Pequea Township, son of the late John S. and Elizabeth Knight Brenneman. He was a member of the former Lyndon Mennonite Church where he pastored for several...

Jun 27, 2025

John B. Stoltzfus, age 79, of 89 Windy Top Road, Christiana, passed away at home on Friday, June 27, 2025.  He was the husband of the late Lydia S. Glick who died February 29, 2020.  Born in Christiana, he was the son of the late Samuel L. and Fannie Blank Stoltzfus.  John was a member of the Old Order...

Jun 27, 2025

Scott V. Sell, age 78 of Nottingham, passed away on June 27, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Marie E. Loudenslager Sell. He was born in Newark, N.J. son of the late William D. Sell Sr. and Melba Hildebrand Sell. He proudly served in the United States Navy. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the...

Jun 24, 2025

Bonnie Sue Hayford, 66, of Holtwood, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Doris L. Brubaker Gast, Sr.

Bonnie worked several side jobs through her younger years, but what she enjoyed most the last 20 years was being a...

Jun 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Kevin M. Oakes, Sr. age 68 of Lancaster, PA who passed away at his home on Sunday, June 22, 2025.  He was the husband of Eileen Oakes and lived in Quarryville, PA for 39 years.  Kevin was born on March 3rd, 1957 in Springfield, PA to the late...

Jun 21, 2025

Sadie E. Stoltzfus, 3 month-old daughter of Jesse K. and Naomi M. Esch Stoltzfus passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco, CA following a medical procedure.  Born in Baltimore, Sadie attended the Old Order Amish Church with her family.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Johnny E....

Jun 20, 2025

Sheila E. Jones, age 60 of Peach Bottom, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Hospice and Community Care of Mount Joy surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren and partner.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Phyllis Mae Jennings Jones.  Sheila loved music and dancing, playing Texas Hold'em, spending time with her...

Jun 19, 2025

Tanya M. Flinn, age 54, of Lancaster, passed away on June 19, 2025 at home. Born in Littleton MA, she was the daughter of Niel and Irmgard Kirschbaum Campbell. She was the Director of Operations for Fidelity Technologies. Tanya enjoyed working as a horse show competition secretary on the weekends and spending time outside with her dog, Finn. While...

Jun 19, 2025

Sheryl Marie Malinics, 66, of Christiana, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, surrounded in love and prayer by her family and friends.

Sheryl was the beloved wife of Martin "Marty" Malinics, with whom she would have celebrated 43 years of marriage on June 26. Their love story began in 1980 at Brethren in Christ...

Jun 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of Our Beloved MomMom Mary Elizabeth Stoltzfus October 16, 1929 – June 18, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of our beloved MomMom, Mary (Ennis) Stoltzfus, who went home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2025, at the age of 95. She was the...

Jun 17, 2025

MariLiz Ebersol, 4 day old daughter of LeRoy S. and Barbara G. Esh Ebersol of 16 Heyberger Rd, Quarryville passed away at Nemours Children's Hospital on June 17, 2025. Surviving besides her parents are her brother MichaLee Ebersole at home, grandparents: Jacob B. Jr. and Lizzie B. Stoltzfus Ebersol of Peach Bottom, John K. and Malinda P. Glick Esh...

Jun 17, 2025

Duston B. "Dusty" Grove, age 71 of North Hopewell Township, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. He was the husband of Cindy J. (Evans) Grove for 52 years. He was born in York, son of the late Bruce H and Donalene W. (Rineholt) Grove. He was a member of the Winterstown United Methodist Church, where he served as...

Jun 16, 2025

Dorothy Maureen Estes, age 82 of West Chester, PA, passed away at the Paoli Hospital  on Monday, June 16, 2025.  She was the wife of the late David C. Estes who passed away on January 21, 2012.  She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Hank & Dorothy Harper.  In the past she had worked at Bywood Seafood...

Jun 15, 2025

Barbara A. Frampton Atkins, age 92, of Ronks, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, her Savior, on June 15, 2025, after a long illness.  She was at home,  surrounded by her children.  She was the wife of the late Henry C. "Hank" Atkins until his passing on February 28, 2010. She was a member of Calvary Monument...

Jun 13, 2025

Gerald Kenneth Keehn Jr., age 74, Born December 18, 1950 passed away on June 13, 2025.  Survived by his mother Fay C. Keehn and son Gerald Keehn, III, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his sister Wendy Sue.

Graveside service will take place at the Atglen Methodist Cemetery, 332 Chester Street,...

Jun 12, 2025

Reuben L. Stoltzfus, age 83, of 200 Brick Mill Road, Christiana, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025.  He was the husband of Sadie L. Fisher Stoltzfus.  Born in Leola, he was the son of the late Roy A. and Lizzie Lapp Stoltzfus.  Reuben was a retired dairy farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  In...

Jun 10, 2025

Lillian T. Smoker, age 65, of 16 Cattail Road, Gordonville, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at home.  She was the wife of John M. Smoker.  Born in Bird in Hand, she was the daughter of Amos S. husband of Rebecca F. Huyard Smoker and the late Lydia S. Petersheim Smoker.  She was a member of the Old...

Jun 9, 2025

Nancy Pittman, age 59 of Christiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025.  An area resident her entire life, Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  Leaving behind a legacy of hard work, unwavering love and cherished memories.

For 33 years she shared her life with her best friend and beloved husband Thomas...