Alan L. Eshleman
Dec 10, 2015
Alan L. Eshleman, 56, of Refton, died Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital following a brief illness.He was the husband of Ellen Diran Eshleman. Born in Lancaster he was the son of the late J. Warren and Helen R. Lutz Eshleman. Alan got to realize his dream of owning his own business and being self-employed after he had...
William Lewis Keays
Dec 8, 2015
William Lewis Keays, Sr. of Lancaster, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at his home in Nickel Mines. At 92, he was happily married to Hortense "Tensie" Eichelberger Keays for 66 years.Bill was blessed with three children, seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.As a WWII veteran, he served from 1942-45 aboard the USS Thorn in the Pacific theatre.He...
Charles Bender Hess
Dec 7, 2015
Charles Bender Hess, 94, of Lancaster, passed away at 9:45 am on December 7, 2015 at Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, PA.He was the husband of the late Alverna Heller Hess of Lancaster for nearly 70 years.Charles was born on April 19, 1921 in New Holland, the son of the late Aaron R. and Lillie Bender Hess. Charles operated a...
Harvey C. Rodgers
Dec 4, 2015
Harvey C. Rodgers, 91, of Quarryville, died Friday, December 4, 2015 at Harrison Senior Living in Christiana, PA. He was born in Christiana, a son of the late Samuel Charles and Esther May Virtue Rodgers and was the husband of the late Irma June Phenegar Rodgers. Harvey was both a farmer and a feedmill operator for Agway for 30 years....
Nathan G. Walter
Dec 4, 2015
Nathan G. Walter, 37, of Holtwood, PA passed away on December 12, 2015.He was the husband of Megan L. Montgomery Walter.They had celebrated 12 years of marriage. Nathan had been a millwright with Talen energy. He enjoyed camping, fishing, his family, and was known for being a hard worker. Born in Lancaster, PA, Nathan was a son of Claude Walter...
Edwin C. Kunkle
Nov 30, 2015
Edwin C. Kunkle, 81, of New Providence PA, passed away on November 30, 2015.He was the widower of Eva F.Eller Kunkle, who passed away in July 2015. Edwin had been employed as a maintenance supervisor for several brickyard manufacturing companies.He was a dedicated hard working man. He had enjoyed spending time with the Lancaster County CB Club. He is survived...
Charlotte Whiteside Adams
Nov 28, 2015
Charlotte Whiteside Adams, 88, of Kirkwood PA, passed away on November 28, 2015.She was the widow of the late William F.Adams, Jr., who passed away in 1978.Born in Kirkwood, PA, a daughter of the late Norman E. and Beatrice I. Montgomery Whiteside. Charlotte was a 75 year active member of Union Presbyterian Church. She loved her family and was loved...
Irene E. Tangert
Nov 27, 2015
Irene E. Tangert, 81, formerly of Gordonville, died on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Lancashire Hall, Lancaster, PA where she resided for the past 5 years.She was born in Quarryville, a daughter of the late Lester and Mary Irving Rhoads. Irene had been employed as a cook for both Howard Johnson's and McDonalds. She enjoyed cooking, knitting, and crocheting. Surviving...
Brenda P. Swinehart
Nov 26, 2015
Brenda P. Swinehart, 69, passed away at her home on November 26, 2015. Brenda was the loving wife of Paul L. Swinehart, Jr of 48 years. They were married October 14, 1967 at the Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church. Brenda was born in West Grove, Pa on December 10, 1945, a daughter of the late William C. and Anna Brown Pugh....
Lewis E. Shoemaker
Nov 26, 2015
Lewis E. Shoemaker Jr., 93, of Kirkwood, a retired farmer and warehouse foreman was called home by his Lord and Savior on November 26, 2015. He and his wife, Colleen Hartman Shoemaker were married for more than 64 wonderful years. A dairy farmer for many years, Lewis became a foreman at the Oxford Grain and Hay Co. in Oxford from...
Donald F. Mcallister
Nov 25, 2015
Donald F. McAllister, 86, died Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at his residence in Harbeson, DE following a battle with lung cancer.He and his wife, Allen E. Armstrong McAllister were married for 65 years.Donald was born in Oxford, PA a son of the late David B. and Ethel Florence Murphy McAllister. He retired from Pattinaro Construction Company in Wilmington, DE where...
Norman H. Griest
Nov 25, 2015
Norman H. Griest Sr., 82, of West Grove PA, passed away on November 25, 2015.He was the husband of Emma Livingston Griest.They had celebrated 58 years of marriage. Norman had retired as an automaker at the Chrysler Automotive Plant, Newark, DE.He was a member of U.A.W. Local 1183.He had also served proudly in the US Army during the Korean War....
Jessie L. Walker
Nov 6, 2015
Jessie Walker, 88, formerly of Peach Bottom, PA, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2015.She was the widow of the late Robert E. Walker who passed away in 1996. Jessie was a member of Nottingham Missionary Baptist Church.Her family was her life. Born in Ashe County, NC, a daughter of the late William G. and Blanche Hodges...
P. Susan Francis
Nov 6, 2015
Susan Prendergast Francis of Strasburg died peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2015 surrounded by family following a long battle with lung disease. Born and raised in Delaware County, she was the daughter of the late James and Janet (Krause) Prendergast. She was married to Mark V. Francis for 44 years. Sue's passion was helping students develop a love of reading...
Cody R. Roark
Nov 2, 2015
Cody R. Roark Jr., 86, of Lancaster PA, formerly of Oxford, PA, passed away on November 2, 2015.He was the husband of Julia Mae Arnold Roark. Cody was a self-employed painter. He had served proudly in the US Army with the rank of sergeant 1st class.He was a veteran of the Korean War. Cody had enjoyed raising his beagle dogs,...
John Reynolds
Nov 1, 2015
John Reynolds, 81, of Quarryville, PA, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015.He was the widower of the late Doris Erb Reynolds who passed away December 6, 2006. A funeral director his entire working career, he had owned the Reynolds Funeral Home, Quarryville, PA.He was a graduate of Solanco High School, and had attended Dickinson College. John had served in the...
Lester Kenneth Prange
Oct 31, 2015
Lester Kenneth Prange, 85, of Kirkwood, PA, residing at the Glen at Willow Valley, passed away peacefully, October 31, 2015.He was the husband of the late Mary Jane "Polly" Patton Prange who passed away in 2003. Ken was president of Lester M. Prange, Inc., and K & J Leasing Inc., trucking companies. Ken was a member of Middle Octorara Presbyterian...
Theresa A. Rowe
Oct 30, 2015
Theresa A. Rowe, 83, of Drumore PA, formerly of New Providence, went with Jesus on October 30, 2015.She was the widow of the late Harold E. Rowe, who passed away in 1991. Theresa was active in the Quarryville Senior Center where she enjoyed playing bingo, and dancing.She was a neighborhood mother to all of the youth in the New Providence...
