Obituaries

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Paul L. Swinehart

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Alan L. Eshleman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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