Obituaries

Ornate, decorative swirl design element in black.
David Turner Knight

David Turner Knight

Mar 17, 2015

David Turner Knight, 66, of Oxford, PA, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Chester, PA, a son of the late I. Thurston and Sarah Hunn Knight. Dave was a farmer, trucker, and excavator for many years in Southern Lancaster County.He was an avid train enthusiast.He...

Betty Jane Shoemaker

Betty Jane Shoemaker

Mar 12, 2015

Betty Jane Shoemaker, 90, formerly of Quarryville, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Lancaster, PA.She was the wife of the late Harold J. Shoemaker who passed away in 2012. Born in East Drumore Twp. PA, a daughter of the late Irvin and Lettie Risk Herr. Betty was born and raised on the family farm where she continued...

Helen M. Glatfelter

Helen M. Glatfelter

Mar 10, 2015

Helen M. Glatfelter, 80, of Peach Bottom PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015.She was the wife of the late Donald G. Glatfelter, Sr. who passed away March 11, 2008. Born in Lancaster PA, a daughter of the late Robert E. Sr.and Kathryn Nixdorf Walton. Helen enjoyed reading, quilting, crocheting, bird watching, puzzles, baking, her family, and especially Christmas....

Marjorie C. Groff

Marjorie C. Groff

Mar 10, 2015

Marjorie C. "Peggy" Groff, 83, of Quarryville PA, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday,March 10, 2015 under the care of hospice.She was the wife of Donald C. Groff.They had celebrated 64 years of marriage on December 25th, 2014. Marjorie was a retired banker, retiring in 1992 after 25 years with the former First Union Bank,...

Joan F. Raftovich

Joan F. Raftovich

Mar 9, 2015

Joan F. Raftovich, 78, of Crystal Drive, Holtwood PA, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 9, 2015.She was the wife of the late Bernard E. Raftovich who died October 23, 2004. Born in Chester PA, she was a daughter of the late George J. and Catharine M. Freimuth Spanier. A homemaker, she enjoyed reading, going to the beach,...

William D. Herr

William D. Herr

Mar 7, 2015

William D. "Bill" Herr, 92, of West Stanton Road, Quarryville, PA died peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 7, 2015. He and his wife Vera McCrabb Herr celebrated 71 years of marriage.Born in Kirkwood, he was the son of the late John H. and Helen Whiteside Herr. Bill retired in 1984 after 42 years of service from the Safe...

Charles D. Pannell

Charles D. Pannell

Mar 1, 2015

Charles D. Pannell, 56, of Daisy Drive, New Providence, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2015. He and his wife Debra M. Lupold Pannell were married for 37 years. He was born in Lancaster, the son of Doris J. Shank Pannell of New Providence and the late Frank G. Pannell. Charles was a self-employed...

Richard A. Kellogg

Richard A. Kellogg

Feb 21, 2015

Richard A. Kellogg, Sr. age 83, of Airville, PA and formerly of New Providence, died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.He was the husband of the late Janet Colleen Byroade Kellogg who died March 15, 2014.Born in Turin, NY he was the son of the late James F. and Viola Rudd Kellogg. Richard was a member...

Thomas C. Galbreath

Thomas C. Galbreath

Feb 21, 2015

Thomas C. Galbreath, 91, of Peach Bottom, PA went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2015.He was the husband of Shirley M. Feiler Galbreath for 63 years.He was the son of the late John M. and Edith Stubbs Galbreath.Tom was a lifelong farmer in Fulton Township.After retirement he worked for Fulton Township and served as their treasurer...

Helen Anna Winters

Helen Anna Winters

Feb 20, 2015

Helen Anna Winters, 81, formerly of Leeds Court Lancaster, PA died Friday, February 20, 2015 at St. Anne's Retirement Community where she resided for the past 5 years. She was the widow of Paul L. Winters. Born in Colerain Township she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth RintzSollenberger. Helen was raised by Jean Ressell and the late...

Ronald G. Parent

Ronald G. Parent

Feb 18, 2015

Ronald G. Parent Jr., 37, of New Providence, PA died on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Bethlehem, PA the son of son of Ronald G. and Patricia Michael Parent, Sr. of New Providence with whom he resided. Ron was a member of the Ancient Order of Croaking Frogs, Quarryville,...

Dennis R Daughtery

Dennis R Daughtery

Feb 17, 2015

Dennis R. Daughtery, 61, of Wilmington, DE, passed away suddenly, February 17, 2015 at Jennersville Regional Medical Center.He was the brother of Deborah K. Romeo of Quarryville, PA. Dennis was born in Butler, PA, a son of the late Charles and Margaret Hartman Daughtery. He had been employed as a truck driver for Sutton Bus and Truck Co, Wilmington, DE....

Helen Ann Mccummings

Helen Ann Mccummings

Feb 5, 2015

Helen Ann McCummings, 72, formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at Conestoga View on Thursday, February 5, 2015.Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Howard Samuel and Clara Brown McCummings. Helen retired from the Solanco School District where she was employed in food service for many years. Helen's life centered around her church, Mt. Zion United Methodist...

Lilian F. Miller

Lilian F. Miller

Jan 27, 2015

Lillian F. Miller, 78, of Quarryville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015.She was the widow of the late Thomas W. Miller who passed away in 1999.Born in Wythe County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Flora May Rich Bridges. Lillian had worked as a seamstress. She was a member of the American Legion, Rising...

Dora Mae Good

Dora Mae Good

Jan 27, 2015

Dora Mae Good, 100, of One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA,formerly of Holtwood, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015.She was the widow of the late Lloyd F. Good who passed away in 1991. Dora Mae was born in Cecil County, MD, a daughter of the late and Russell and Livinia Reynolds. She had retired after 25 years with the...

John M. Herr

John M. Herr

Jan 24, 2015

John M. Herr, 96, of Maple Shade Road, Kirkwood, PA died Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital.Born in Kirkwood he was the son of the late John H. and Helen Whiteside Herr. John was a lifetime member of Union Presbyterian Church.A Free & Accepted Mason he was a member of Washington Lodge #156, Quarryville, PA,the Slumbering Groundhog Lodge,...

Raymond V. Sheets

Raymond V. Sheets

Jan 18, 2015

Raymond V. Sheets, age 64, of Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, PA died Sunday, January 18, 2015 as the result of an automobile accident.He was the husband of Diane Ulrich Sheets.Born in Fulton Township he was the son of the late Vance and Donna Mae Brewer Sheets. Raymond retired from the auto industry and was currently working for Kirkwood Repair & Auto...

Bruce G. Groff

Bruce G. Groff

Jan 17, 2015

Bruce G. Groff, 71, of Conestoga, PA, passed away following a battle with cancer, Saturday, January 17, 2015. Bruce had worked as an engineering technician for Case New Holland, retiring after 40 years of service. He had served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. An avid sportsman enjoying hunting and fishing, he was a member of the Union...

Janice G. Adams

Janice G. Adams

Jan 10, 2015

Janice G. Adams, 80, of Peach Bottom, PA, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015.She was the widow of Lloyd F. Adams who passed away in 1989. Janice enjoyed playing bingo, going to the beach, and her grandchildren. Janice was a member of Ashville Bible Church, Oxford, PA. Our dear Mom was a friend to all and a mother to many...

Orion E. Carter

Orion E. Carter

Jan 10, 2015

Orion E.Carter, 72, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015.He was the husband of RuthAnn Weil Carter.They had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in July 2014. Orion had retired after 36 years as a printer for Intelligencer Printing Company. Lancaster. He had graduated in 1963 from the Philadelphia School for the Deaf.He was a longtime member...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.