Obituaries

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Sally D. Groff

Sally D. Groff

Jun 13, 2015

Sally D. Groff, 90, of Lancaster PA and formerly of Quarryville, PA, passed away on June 13, 2015 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy, PA. Born in Buffalo NY, a daughter of the late Leroy and Dorothy Lowe Davis Sally had been employed as a legal secretary. She was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church and was an avid...

Alta M. Lefever

Alta M. Lefever

Jun 6, 2015

Alta M. Lefever, 95, died Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community where she resided.She was the widow of Harry J. Lefever who died May 2, 1990. Born in Bart Township she was the daughter of the late Amos M. and Ada Florence Hassel Eisenberger. She was a member of Mt. Eden Lutheran Church, Quarryville, and the Strasburg...

Marianne Walter

Marianne Walter

Jun 5, 2015

Marianne Walter, 80, of Airville, PA, and wife of Donald C. Walter, passed onto her eternal home on Friday, June 5th, 2015. Marianne was the daughter of the late Fred W. and Mary (Rohrer) Linton of Quarryville, PA. Donald and Marianne were married for 61 years.Marianne was the mother of five children: Donna Downs (Dave), Carol Laucks (Steve), Roger (Lori),...

G. Wilson Harris

G. Wilson Harris

Jun 3, 2015

G. Wilson Harris, 89, of Manheim PA, passed away on June 3, 2015 at Pleasant View Retirement Community following a lengthy illness.He and his wife Marian Griest Harris celebrated 63 years of marriage until her passing on May 2, 2010. He was born in Colora, MD a son of the late James Wilson and Ida Lewis Harris. Wilson had been...

Carol A. Costabile

Carol A. Costabile

May 31, 2015

Carol A. Costabile, 63, of Talon Drive, Mountville, and formerly of New Providence, died Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital. She and her husband Natalino Costabile were married for 21 years. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Janet Irene Wein Flora of New Providence, and the late Charles Franklin Flora. Surviving beside her husband and mother...

Elizabeth C. Stonesifer

Elizabeth C. Stonesifer

May 25, 2015

Elizabeth C. Stonesifer, of Quarryville PA, passed away in her 100th year on May 25, 2015.She was the widow of Rufus E.Stonesifer who passed away in 1997. She was a former member of Evangelical Church of God, Freysville, PA. Elizabeth enjoyed doing crocheting and crafts. She was born in Galax, VA, a daughter of the late Joseph T. and Cora...

Alice C. Whelan

Alice C. Whelan

May 25, 2015

Alice C. Whelan, 95, Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, passed away May 25, 2015 She was the widow of David Whelan who passed away in 2004. Alice was born in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late George M. and Florence Ruhl Reidenger. She had retired as an executive secretary with the Philadelphia Electric Company. Alice enjoyed gardening and traveling. She...

Lauretta Gardner Towner

Lauretta Gardner Towner

May 23, 2015

Lauretta Gardner Towner, 85, formerly of Nottingham, PA, passed away on May 23, 2015 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, PA. She was the widow of Jerry V. Towner who passed away in 1991. Lauretta had been a seamstress, specializing in making doll clothing at the Shader Co, Newark, DE. Born in Delaware County PA, a daughter of the late Frederick A....

Betty L. Heisler

Betty L. Heisler

May 21, 2015

Betty L. Heisler, 81, formerly of Willow Street, and Country View Manor, PA died Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Hamilton Arms Center. Betty was widowed twice, her first husband was Robert Zeiger and her second husband was Glenn W. Heisler.Born in Orbisonia, PA she was the daughter of the late Della Leighton. Betty had been employed in the maintenance department...

Ricky L. Henry

Ricky L. Henry

May 20, 2015

Ricky L. Henry, 55, of Millville, PA and formerly of Southern Lancaster County, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Geisinger Hospital, Danville, PA.Born in Providence Township, he was the son of the late Ross A. and Martha Kerchoff Henry. Ricky is survived by three sisters, Rose Morgan, Cathy Worledge, and Rebecca Warner all of Missouri. Graveside services will be held...

Marjorie L. Blatzheim

Marjorie L. Blatzheim

May 19, 2015

Marjorie J. Blatzheim, 79, of Quarryville, PA, died at her residence on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. She was the widow of Edward Reynold Blatzheim, Jr.Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Susan Valush Shubick. Mrs. Blatzheim enjoyed doing cross stitching, quilting, knitting, gardening, and camping. Majorie was retired from State Farm Insurance where she...

Richard K. Mcvey

Richard K. Mcvey

May 19, 2015

Richard K. McVey, 84, of Lancaster, PA died Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Mercy Suburban Hospital, Norristown, PA. Born in Providence Township, he was the son of the late Walter F. and Mary Elizabeth Groff McVey. Mr. McVey had previously been employed by the former ALCOA Company as a mechanic in the fastener department.After the plant closed he worked for...

Joseph Scott Keemer

Joseph Scott Keemer

May 18, 2015

J. Scott Keemer, 54, of Putter Avenue, Lancaster, PA, went to be with his Lord on May 18, 2015 at his residence. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Joseph F. Jr., and Susan King Keemer of Lancaster. Scott was employed by Yarnell Security Systems, Lancaster for 27 years as an IT specialist andservice network manager. A musician, he...

John N Gehron

John N Gehron

May 14, 2015

John N. Gehron, 80, formerly of Cochranville, PA, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community where he resided for the past 3 years.He was the loving husband of Louise M. Sizemore Gehron and the couple celebrated 60 years of marriage. Born in Drumore, PA he was the son of the late John...

Daniel E. Erisman

Daniel E. Erisman

May 14, 2015

Daniel E. Erisman, 69, of Conestoga, PA, passed away on May 14, 2015. Daniel retired as a control room operator in 2014 from PPL, Holtwood, following over 30 years of service.He had also served proudly in the US Navy. Daniel enjoyed boating, and spending time with his family and friends. Born in Lancaster, a son of the late Paul E....

Hazel S. Wesley

Hazel S. Wesley

May 14, 2015

Hazel S. Wesley, 99, of Quarryville, PA passed away peacefully on May 14, 2015 at The Glen at Willow Valley in Willow Street, PA.She was preceded in death by her parents Forrest R. and Elsie B. Baughman Scott and her husband of 64 years, Paul R. Wesley.She is survived by her daughter, Dolores W. Jones wife of Neil H. Jones...

Gladys M. Miller

Gladys M. Miller

May 12, 2015

Gladys M. Miller, 79, of Mason Court, Lancaster, PA passed into the arms of Christ, with her loving family surrounding her, on May 12, 2015 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt Joy.She was the widow of C. Darwin "Sam" Miller.Born in Bart Township, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Jean Graybill Swinehart. Gladys was a lifelong and...

Douglas Mcarthur Sheets

Douglas Mcarthur Sheets

May 12, 2015

Douglas McArthur "Mac" Sheets Sr., 73, of Peach Bottom PA, was called home by the Lord, surrounded by his family on May 12, 2015.He was the husband of Marcella Annie Barton Sheets.They had celebrated 28 years of marriage. Mac had been a self-employed logger and sawmill operator. Born in Peach Bottom PA, a son of the late Jesse and Beulah...

Dorothy Trimble

Dorothy Trimble

May 9, 2015

Dorothy Trimble, 89, Lancaster, PA, formerly of Quarryville and Schoeneck, PA, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015.She was the widow of the late Harry Trimble who passed away in 1972. Dorothy was born in MD, a daughter of the late B. Frank and Elizabeth McCombs Grimsey. She is survived by 12 children; Mae Adams, Lititz, Harry Trimble, Sara Stauffer, (Robert),...

Anita A. Prichard

Anita A. Prichard

May 9, 2015

Anita A. Prichard, 64, of Kinseyville Road, Nottingham, PA died Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital.She was the widow of Ike Prichard who retired from local Union #520 and who died on December 13, 2009.Born in Morganfield, KY, she was the daughter of the late John and Georgia Evelyn Link Artko. Anita was a member of Wrightsdale Baptist...

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