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Stanley "Gus" Shoff

Stanley "Gus" Shoff

Apr 4, 2015

Stanley "Gus" Wade Shoff, 72, of Nottingham, PA, passed away on April 4, 2015 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. For much of his life, Gus worked as a carpenter and truck driver.He was a member of Rising Sun American Legion.He enjoyed football, especially the Dallas Cowboys, and reading mysteries.Memorial contributions may be made to...

Wallace Bruce Harrell

Wallace Bruce Harrell

Mar 30, 2015

Wallace Bruce Harrell, 76, of Peach Bottom PA, went home to the Lord on March 30, 2015.He was the husband of Betty Juanita Jabaut Harrell.They had celebrated 57 years of marriage. Bruce had been a member of Local 70, IBOEW, Washington, DC, where he had worked as a lineman and electrical engineer for 45 years.He had also served proudly in...

Elizabeth M. Long

Elizabeth M. Long

Mar 26, 2015

Elizabeth M. Long, 96, died Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community where she resided for the past 4 years.She was the wife of the late Charles J. Long who died July 30, 1976. Born in Rawlinsville PA, she was the daughter of the late Marvin S. and Rellie Walton Null. A homemaker, Elizabeth had been employed earlier...

Patricia A. Lewis

Patricia A. Lewis

Mar 26, 2015

Patricia A. Lewis, 73, of Fairmount Road, Kirkwood PA, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Lancaster General Hospital.She and her husband Donald D. Lewis, Sr. celebrated 54 years of marriage. Pat was born in San Antonio, TX, a daughter of Floyd Kenneth Riper of Bulverde, TX the late Mary Ellen Lind Riper. She was a member of St....

W. Karl Findley

W. Karl Findley

Mar 22, 2015

W. Karl Findley, 81, of Quarryville PA, passed away on March 22, 2015.He was the husband of Nancy Eberly Findley.They had celebrated 61 years of marriage. Karl had farmed on the family farm for much of his life.Following farming, he had worked at the former Wenger Implement, Buck, PA, Landis Brothers John Deere, Mt. Joy, and currently at Buck Hardware.He...

Laura Lorraine Hathaway

Laura Lorraine Hathaway

Mar 22, 2015

Laura Lorraine Hathaway, 88, of Oxford PA, formerly of Lancaster, PA, passed away on March 22, 2015.She was the wife of the late Rev. John A.Hathaway, Sr. who passed away in 1993. Lorraine had volunteered actively at Lancaster General Hospital for over 20 years.She had been very involved with the Quarryville TOPS group, and the Conestoga chapter of Farm Women....

Lois A. Roark

Lois A. Roark

Mar 21, 2015

Lois Ann Roark January 4, 1937- March , 2015 Lois A. Roark, 78, of Nottingham, PA passed away peacefully at the Jennersville Regional Hospital on March 21 , 2015. Born in Warfield, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Issac and GraceGentry. A retired custodian in 2006, from the Avon Grove School District, she enjoyed gardening, birdwatching and crossword...

Robert G. Elliot

Robert G. Elliot

Mar 20, 2015

Private services are being held at the convenience of the family.

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....

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