Obituaries

C. Herbert Milburn
Oct 6, 2015
C. Herbert "Herb" Milburn, 76, of Peach Bottom, PA, passed away unexpectedly at his home, October 6, 2015.He was the husband of Lucy Mae Brown Milburn.They had celebrated 54 years of marriage. Herb, a steel worker, had retired after 37 years with the former Lukens Steel Co., Coatesville, PA. Herb had served his country with the 82nd Airborne, US Army....
Pharis F. Deaver
Oct 4, 2015
Pharis "Jack" Deaver, Jr., 82 of Ephrata, died peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2015 after a long illness. He was the son of the late Pharis F. Deaver, Sr. of Quarryville and Kathryne Matson Dawson, Chester Co., and the stepson of the late Jessie Flaquer Deaver. Jack is survived by a brother, Allen (Shirley), Leola; sister, Mae Jean Morrison, Landenberg;...
Velma H. Lutz
Oct 3, 2015
Velma H. Lutz, 86 of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at home.She was born on March 7, 1929 in Millersville, PA.She was the wife of Chester Lutz, to whom she was married for over 61 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three children, Gregory, husband of Melanie R. of Lancaster, Gordon, husband...
Steven W. Weiss
Oct 2, 2015
Steven W. Weiss, 41, of Truce Road, New Providence, PA died unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, October 2, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital.He and his wife Carrie A. Walker Weiss were married for 16 years.Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of William Weiss of Holtwood and the late MaryAnn Druzbick Weiss. A self-employed consultant, he was an...
James M. Boyd
Sep 18, 2015
James M. Boyd, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2015 at his home in Willow Street, PA. A nearly lifelong resident of Lancaster County, he served in the US Army during the Korean War, rising to the rank of Sergeant. He married June Haverstick in 1952 and had two sons, James Jr. and Scott. After June passed away...
Ben Austin Wolfe
Sep 8, 2015
Ben went to his permanent home built for him by Jesus on Tue., Sept. 8, 2015 due to cardio respiratory arrest. He was born to Arthur and Elizabeth Wolfe in Pine Grove, PA. As a young man Ben served in the US Navy after which he began his career as a Realtor, manager, and vice president spanning 42 years in...
Dorothy R. Kauffman
Sep 7, 2015
Dorothy R. Kauffman, 83, of Quarryville PA, passed away on September 7, 2015.She was the widow of the lateof Jay A.Kauffman, who passed awayin 1997. Dorothy had been employed as a seamstress for the former Tidy Products, Quarryville, PA, and also in the house keeping department at Historic Strasburg. She was a member of Memorial Methodist Church, Quarryville. Dorothy enjoyed...
Carolyn A. Neil
Aug 26, 2015
Carolyn A. Neil, 71, of Lilac Drive New Providence, PA died Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the loving wife of Robert B. Neil with whom she celebrated 40 years of marriage.Born in Rosedale, MD, she was the daughter of the late John & Carole Summers Majchrzak. Carolyn had previously been employed as a cashier for...
Raymond H. Denlinger
Aug 25, 2015
Raymond H. Denlinger, 81, of Hartman Bridge Road, Ronks, PA died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at his residence.He and his wife Marilyn Horst Denlinger were married December 24, 1960.Born in East Lampeter Township, he was the son of the late Paul and Ruth Hershey Denlinger. Raymond was employed as a real estate agent for 55 years, retiring in 2014 from...
J. Marlin Kreider
Aug 20, 2015
J. Marlin Kreider, age 82, of Millwood Road, Lancaster, PA and formerly of Peach Bottom, died on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy, PA.He was the husband of the late Mabel Brabson Kreider who died on October 10, 1992.Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Landis and Ruth Herr Kreider. Marlin...
Myrtle Vernice Phillips
Aug 19, 2015
Myrtle Vernice Phillips, 81, of East Walnut Grove Road, Fawn Grove, PA died at her residence on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.She was the widow of Thelmas James "TJ" Phillips who died October 28, 2013. They were married in 1950. Born in Kirkwood, PA she was the daughter of the late James Elbert and Minnie Mary Blevins Seats. Myrtle was both...
William A. Reinhart
Aug 14, 2015
William G. "Bill" Reinhart, 81 of Quarryville, PA died Friday, August 14, 2015 at Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, PA. He and his wife, Betty A. Griffith Reinhart celebrated 31 years of marriage.Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Forrest and Ida Rice Reinhart. Bill retired from Whitelock & Woerth after 35 years of service as a fuel...
Stephanie A. Jackson
Aug 13, 2015
Stephanie A. Jackson, 43, of Sproul Road, Kirkwood, PA died Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital. Stephanie attended Oxford School District and graduated from Solanco High School in 1990. She had been formerly employed by the US Postal Service, as a waitress for Cromwell's in Wilmington, DE, and as a packer for Amazon. She attended Connections Community Church....
Vincent Jones
Aug 12, 2015
Vincent Jones, 93, of Willow Street PA, formerly of Holtwood, PA passed away on August 12, 2015.He was the husband of Kathleen Hess Jones.They had celebrated 73 years of marriage. Vincent had retired from Safe Harbor Power Plant, where he had been employed as a control room operator.Following retirement he had worked as an electrician for several electrical contractors. Vincent...
Edgar F. Greenleaf
Aug 12, 2015
Edgar F. Greenleaf, 78, of Kirkwood, PA died August 12, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Mr. Greenleaf was born and raised in Kirkwood, being the son of the late C. Martin, Sr. and Sadie Herr Greenleaf. He was a 1955 graduate of Solanco High School. Mr. Greenleaf held sales management positions with both J.I....
Woodrow Wilson Ressler
Jul 21, 2015
Woodrow "Woody" Wilson Ressler Jr., 71, of Pequea passed away Tuesday night, July 21, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital.Born October 21, 1943 in Cramer, PA, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Emily Ressler.He was the loving husband of Donna M. Ressler for 52 years. Woody retired from Yellow Freight after 30 years as a diesel mechanic.In his...
Gladys H. Owen
Jul 21, 2015
Gladys H. Owen, 88, of Quarryville PA, formerly of Willow Street, passed away on July 21, 2015.She was the wife of Joseph K.Owen, with whom she celebrated 17 years of marriage. Her first husband, Harold L. Rineer, passed away in 1995. Gladys' last years of employment had been as a secretary with the former Bank of Lancaster County.Previously she had...
Eva F. Kunkle
Jul 16, 2015
Eva F.Kunkle, 78, of New Providence PA, passed away as a result of an automobile accident on July 16, 2015.She was the wife of Edwin C.Kunkle.They had celebrated 60 years of marriage. Eva was born in Chilhowie VA, a daughter of the late Walter and Bertha Whisman Eller. She enjoyed camping, attending yard sales, and shopping.She had been a member...
Dorothy L. Rittenhouse
Jul 11, 2015
Dorothy Laura Fisher Rittenhouse, 88, of North Mulberry Street, Lancaster, passed away at her residence on Saturday, July 11, 2015. She was born in Lampeter, PA to the late Harry McLaughlin and Laura E. Landis Fisher on July 10, 1927. She graduated from Lampeter High School in 1944, and while attending, she managed the school cafeteria her senior year. She...
Virginia L. Morris
Jul 10, 2015
Virginia L. Morris, 62 of Jubilee Road, Peach Bottom, PA, passed away July 10, 2015.She was the wife of Joseph E. Morris.They had celebrated 33 years of marriage. Ginny was born in Elkton, MD, a daughter of the late John W. Pyles. In addition to her husband, she is survived by 4 children; Linda Blake, Elkton, MD, Brenda Keith, Saltville,...
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