Christi Marie Rodgers
Oct 24, 2014
Christi Marie Rodgers, 26, of Peach Bottom, PA, fell in the line of duty, on Friday, October 24, 2014.She was the wife of James P. Rodgers, II. She was born in Lancaster, a daughter of David and Janice Harven Jackson. Christi had been employed as a scheduler and caregiver for Caring Matters, Inc., Lancaster, PA. Christi was an active firefighter-EMT.She...
Reuben M. Miller
Oct 17, 2014
Reuben M. Miller, 89, died on Friday, October 17, 2014 at Homestead Village where he resided since 2008.Born in Manheim Township, he was the son of the late Reuben R. and Esta Rohrer Myer Miller.Mr. Miller was the husband of the late Arlene Stoner Miller and the late Sarah J. Miller. Reuben's employment started in farming in Chester County from...
Christine Marie Scheid
Oct 14, 2014
Christine Marie Scheid, 20, of May Post Office Road, Quarryville, PA, passedaway on Tuesday, October 14, 2014,at her home.She was born in Lancaster, PA the daughter of Lisa Marie Bilger Vance and husband Steven, and Douglas A. Scheid and wife Stacey. She will be forever remembered for her smile. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother,...
Nancy Yvonne Rote
Oct 12, 2014
Nancy Yvonne Rote, 76, of New Providence, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014, at her home.She was the widow of Cleon T. Rote who passed away in 2001. Nancy had worked for the City of Lancaster as a teacher's aid at George Washington Elementary School. She was born in Lancaster, a daughter of the late Edward and Clara...
James E. Boyd
Oct 12, 2014
James E. Boyd, 60, of Quarryville, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior whom he has preached and sang about for many years, surrounded by his wife and children,on Sunday, October 12, 2014, at his home.He was the husband of Deborah I. Woods Boyd.They had celebrated 28 years of marriage. Jim had been employed by the Solanco...
Patricia A. Levering
Oct 10, 2014
Patricia "Patty"A. Levering, 57, of Quarryville, PA, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014, of a long time illness surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Jerry Clair Levering.They had celebrated 37 years of marriage. Patty was born August 22, 1957 in West Grove, PA, daughter of Shirley May Marlin Speakman and husband Norwood "Sonny" Speakman of Peach...
Anna E. Beisel
Oct 9, 2014
Anna E. Beisel, 91, of Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, passed away, Thursday, October 9, 2014.She was the widow of Albert D. Beisel who passed away in 1977. Born on Penns Grove, PA., a daughter of the late Edwin and Catherine Golden Batten. Anna had served in teh US Navy during WWII. She is survived by 3 sons, Albert D. Beisel,...
William Steele
Oct 4, 2014
William Steele, III, 63, of Pequea died Saturday, October 4, 2014. Born in Elkton MD, he was the husband of Esther Harman Steele andthe son of Lewin F. and Louanne Stover Comley Steele. William served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Surviving beside his wife are two children, William Steele and Loretta Gerz; 2 brothers, Lewin...
Bernice Kaarlo Suominen
Oct 4, 2014
Bernice Kaarlo Suominen, 72, of Pumping Station Road, Quarryville, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2014, at his home. He was the husband of Lucille Furches Suominen.They celebrated 26 years of marriage. Bernie had retired after 42 years of service with the Chrysler Automotive Corp., Newark, DE. He was born in Philadelphia, son of the late Wilho and Maggie...
Cora M. Trimble
Oct 1, 2014
Cora M. Trimble, 84, of 101 Groffdale Drive, Quarryville, PA died at her residence on Wednesday, October 1, 2014.She was the widow of Charles L. Trimble, Sr.Born in Colora, MD she was the daughter of the late Rome ad Clara McCall Howell, Sr. A homemaker, she enjoyed playing cards, bingo, doing crossword puzzles, and playing with her grandchildren.She was also...
Karen Faye Martz
Sep 29, 2014
Karen Faye Martz, 53, of Mountville, formerly of Willow Street, PA, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014. Karen was born in Lancaster, a daughter of Yvonne Kreider Hoffman Creter, and the late Walter Hoffman. In addition to her mother Yvonne, wife of Herb "Poppa" Creter of Lancaster, she is survived by 2 children: Amethyst Martz, Mountville, Walter Christopher Martz,...
Richard Dagen
Sep 29, 2014
Richard "Dick" Dagen, 89, of Birch Drive, Willow Street, died Monday, September 29, 2014 at Hamilton Arms Center.He was born in Lancaster, a son of the late Chester L. and Mable Hoffman Dagen, Sr.Dick was the husband of the late Alice Hershey Dagen. Dick retired from ALCOA where he was employed as a setup man and machine operator. He served...
Ellwood W. Kirk
Sep 28, 2014
Ellwood W. Kirk, 87, died at the Glen at Willow Valley, September 28, 2014. He was the husband of Shirley H. Kirk.They had been married 66 years. Born in Berwyn, PA, a son of the late Ellwood and Anita Kirk. "Woodie" had been employed at Matthews Ford Co., Paoli, PA, and Carson and Pettit Auto of Devon, PA. He served...
Harold K. Showalter
Sep 17, 2014
Harold K. Showalter, 88, of Mill Street, Columbia, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy. Born in Broadway, VA, he was the son of the late Luke & Lydia Kauffman Showalter. Harold had been employed as a welder and steel fabricator for Herr & Sacco. He enjoyed playing cards...
Merton W. Steele
Sep 16, 2014
Dr. Merton W. Steele, age 96, died peacefully on September 16, 2014. He was a resident of Oak Leaf Manor, Millersville. Born in Philadelphia on April 21, 1918, he was the son of Dr. Marshall Kemble Steele and Bertelle Laubach Steele of Quarryville. He graduated from Quarryville High School and the University of Pennsylvania, the College and School of Dentistry.He...
John Allen Brown
Sep 14, 2014
John A. Brown, Jr., 48, of Peach Bottom, PA, passed away on Sep 14, 2014, with his mother by his side. Born on October 7, 1965 in the Harford Memorial Hospital, he was the son of Beatrice Gilley Fekete and the late John A. Brown Sr. He was a loving son, brother and uncle and will be missed. In addition...
Anne E. "Betty" Groff
Sep 4, 2014
Anne E. "Betty" Groff, 83, of 247 River Road, Airville, PA passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 in the loving arms of her husband, Robert B. Groff, at Hospice and Community Care, Mt Joy, PA.They celebrated 62 years of marriage. She was the daughter of the late Robert J. and MaryAnn Hyland Dickson. Betty was a 1950 graduate of...
Donald R. Smith
Sep 1, 2014
Donald R. Smith, 75, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Catherine Martz Smith.They had celebrated 53 Years of marriage. Donald had retired from the former Haddad's Shoe Factory, Lancaster, PA. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and always enjoyed "tinkering". Donald was born in Arden, PA a son...
Daniel E. Appel
Aug 29, 2014
Daniel E. Appel, 52, of River Road, Quarryville, the loving husband of Deborah G. Stout Appel, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014, at his residence. He and Deb would have been married34 years on September 20th.Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Elwood S. and Charlotte R. Osborne Appel. A self-employed tradesman, he owned and operated...
