Obituaries

Ruby V. Blevins
Mar 1, 2016
Ruby V. Blevins, 101, of Quarryville PA, passed away on March 1, 2016.She was the wife of the late Lester W.Blevins, who passed away in 2010. Born in Chilhowie VA, Ruby was a daughter of the late William and Lona Davis Hash. She was a charter member of the Wrightsdale Baptist Church.Ruby enjoyed sewing, quilting, spending time in Okeechobee, FL,...
Anna Marie Houser
Feb 28, 2016
Anna Marie Houser, 84, of Lancaster, died on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was the widow of James L. Houser, Jr.Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Jacob C. and Alice E. Binkley Deatrick. Anna retired after 17 years of service from the Lancaster State Police Barracks where she...
John Huber Hess
Feb 26, 2016
John Huber Hess, Jr., a faithful servant of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, went to his new Home in Heaven on Friday, February 26, 2016. He recently had celebrated his 93rd birthday with his family. He and his wife Miriam Shuffelbottom Hess celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary September 1, 2015. John was born in Marticville, a son of the...
Dale E. Wilburn
Feb 25, 2016
Dale E. Wilburn, 68, of Peach Bottom, PA, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2016.He was the husband of Marcie Griest Wilburn.They had celebrated 32 years of marriage. Born in Oxford PA, a son of the late Marvin and Helen V. Hodges Wilburn. Dale had proudly served in the US Marine Corp in Viet Nam. He drove truck since leaving...
Charlotte E. Boohar
Feb 21, 2016
Charlotte Eberly Boohar (1920 - 2016) departed this life on Sunday, February 21. in her 96th year. She had a long and productive life. Best known for her 43 years as the proprietor of Chestnut Level Store, she was also a superlative gardener. Born near Georgetown, PA, the third of ten children of Walter F. and Ella M. Graybill Eberly,...
Ronald L. Myers
Feb 13, 2016
Ronald L. Myers, 78, of Strasburg PA, passed away on February 13, 2016.He was the husband of Alberta Peffer Myers.They had celebrated 56 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster Co. PA, Ronald was a son of the late Clair E. and Edith Eberly Myers. He had served proudly in the US Marine Corp. Ronald was a technician for RCA, Lancaster,...
Brooklynn N. Stauffer
Feb 9, 2016
Brooklynn Nicole "Brooke" Stauffer, 14 of New Providence died unexpectedly at her residence on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Brooke was a ninth grade student at Solanco High School. A sports enthusiast, she was involved in volleyball, track, and softball.She was also enjoyed photography and art.Outside of school,she enjoyed snowboarding, and "4 wheeling".She was known for her great smile and as...
Dorothy W. Houser
Jan 31, 2016
Dorothy Wooley Houser, 90, of Oxford, PA, formerly of Kirkwood, PA, passed away January 31, 2016 at Ware Presbyterian Village, Oxford, PA. She was the wife of the late Mark D. Houser, who died in 1993. Born in Ridley Park, Delaware County, she was the daughter of the late Clinton John and Mary Alice Dougherty Wooley. Dorothy was a secretary...
Martha Murry Waltman
Jan 29, 2016
Martha M. Waltman, 96, formerly of Millersville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Juniper Village, Mt. Joy, PA. Martha was the widow of Glenn K. Waltman. She was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Carrie E. Brown Murry. She was a member of Calvary Bible Church, Mt. Joy, PA.Her hobbies...
Anna M. Landis
Jan 22, 2016
Anna M. Landis, 94, formerly of Rockvale Road, Lancaster, PA died Friday, January 22, 2016 at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA. She was the daughter of the late Aaron L. and Ada Meck Landis and the step daughter of the late Anna Kreider Landis. She was a member of Mellinger Mennonite Church, Lancaster where she had participated with the sewing circle....
Michael James Hirschberger
Jan 20, 2016
Michael James Hirschberger, 29, of West Orange Street, Lititz, PA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the son of Joyce Gentry Vinelli of Lititz and L. Jamie (Karen) Hirschberger of Lancaster. He enjoyed music, listening to music tapes, and his family and friends. He will be lovingly missed by...
Janice L. Ryder
Jan 18, 2016
Janice L. Ryder, 65 of Quarryville, PA passed away Monday January 18th, 2016, surrounded by family. Janice was born in Havre De Grace, MD and moved to PA in 1967. She lived a life to be admired, and enjoyed it to the fullest. She will always be remembered for her endless love of family and always putting others first. She...
Walter A. Knorr
Jan 17, 2016
Walter Alexander Knorr, 85, of Quarryville passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Lancaster, PA. He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Mary R. Knorr.Also surviving are sons, George W. Knorr (Joyce) of Bangor, Maine, Kevin R. Knorr (Linda) of Homosassa Springs, FL; R. Scott Habecker (Michele) of New Providence and daughter Judy Nesbitt of Quarryville....
Ardythe M. Gaus
Jan 14, 2016
Ardythe M. Gaus, 78, of New Providence, PA died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, PA. She was the companion of Donald L. McVey for 53 years. Born in Fulton Township on October 19, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Bessie Elville Griest. Surviving beside her companion are 2 children, Tammy...
Elizabeth M. Frick
Jan 12, 2016
Elizabeth M. Frick, 87, formerly of New Providence, PA, went to her heavenly home on January 12, 2016 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.She had resided there since July 28, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Richard V. Frick on July 3, 2010. Born in Strasburg, PA, to the late Harry and Oma Himes...
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
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
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
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...
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