Obituaries

Jun 8, 2025

William Rogers Fieles passed away at home Sunday June 8, after a years long struggle with Alzheimer's at the age of 91. Born to William M. R. Fieles and Ida Coates Fieles on May 15, 1934 in the house on the corner (102) of Germantown and High Streets in Christiana, he lived his entire life on the property in...

Jun 7, 2025

Donald L. Metzler, age 79 of New Providence, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. He was the devoted husband of the late Ida J. Sheets Metzler. He was born in Holtwood, son of the late Isaac H. and Grace Stauffer Metzler.  Don worked for Donnelley Printing for 47 years.  He enjoyed farming, going to tractor pulls and car...

Jun 7, 2025

Julia Fields, born on May 30, 1926, in Durham, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at the age of 99. At the time of her passing, she resided at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, where she spent her final years surrounded by caring staff and sweet Friends.

Julia was a woman of deep faith, whose...

Jun 3, 2025

Frances Ingeborg Staley, 85, of Quarryville, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, PA.  She and her husband Richard P. "Rich" Staley celebrated 67 years of marriage.  Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Harold and Edna Price Wike.

Fran was a member of Memorial...

Jun 1, 2025

John G. Beck, age 92, of Christiana, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at home.  He was the husband of Alice Naylor Beck, just celebrating 72 years of marriage the day before he died.  Born in Northumberland, PA, he was the son of the late William Ralph and Margaret Specht Beck.  John served in the Navy during the...

Jun 1, 2025

Margaret Rhoads Kauffman, 80, formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, following a lengthy journey with Alzheimer's disease.  Margaret, who went by the nickname Margy, celebrated 55 years of marriage to Kenneth M. Kauffman in June of 2023.  Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Peter H. Rhoads and Katherine Hess Rhoads.  She...

May 31, 2025

Jonas K. Stoltzfus, infant son of Jacob S. Jr. and Emma S. King Stoltzfus of 27 Matthews Road, Delta, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware. He attended the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving besides his parents are 6 siblings: Becky K., Aaron K., Elam K., Daniel K., Gideon K., Henry K.,...

May 30, 2025

Craig E. Gottshall, age 66, of Boyertown, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Ephrata Manor.  Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Clair Vincent and Betty Ann Nyce Gottshall.  He enjoyed his dishwashing jobs for many years and daily walks stopping to chat with friends.

Craig is survived by his sister, Cindy...

May 26, 2025

Samuel J. Spencer, age 90 of Ronks, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, May 26, 2025.  He was the husband of the late Lorna J. George Spencer who passed away on November 21, 2023.  He was born in McGrann, PA, son of the late Samuel Walter & Mary Jane Fiscus Spencer.  He was a member of Calvary...

May 25, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we remember the beautiful life of Pranee "Nee" Hogg, who passed away peacefully at her home in Quarryville, Pennsylvania, on May 25th, 2025, at the age of 75. Born in Thailand on October 11, 1949, Pranee made a courageous journey across the world to build a life in the United States. Though...

May 25, 2025

Virginia C. Reese, 98, formerly of Ronks died on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehab.  She was the wife of the late Robert L. Reese who died October 26, 1992.  Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late William M. and Anna Jacoby Cochran.

She retired from Amish Village where she...

May 22, 2025

Joyce E. Kinsey, age 84 of Paradise, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.  She was the wife of the late Kenneth K. Kinsey, Sr. for nearly 65 years before his passing on April 24, 2024.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Mary Lintner...

May 22, 2025

Omar James Lapp, age 95 of Gap, passed away from cancer on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at his home surrounded by his caring family and Hospice. He was the loving husband of Sara Ellen Miller Lapp for 61 years. Born on November 18, 1929 in Gap, he was the son of the late Moses and Rachel Blank Lapp. He...

May 21, 2025

Melvin L. Shaub, age 98, of Willow Street, PA, formerly of Peach Bottom, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at The Glen of Willow Valley.  He was the husband of the late Ethel Mae Gochenaur Shaub who passed away on July 31, 2010.  He was born in Holtwood, son of the late Arthur & Clara Cramer Shaub.  Melvin...

May 20, 2025

Suzy Angela Smucker, 12 day old daughter of Samuel B. and Annie Jean Miller Smucker of 132 Hollow Road, Quarryville, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at home.  Surviving besides her parents are 7 siblings; Katelyn Rose, Melissa Joy, Sylvia Anne, Josiah David, Regina Beth, Jalene Nicole and Krystal Louise Smucker, all at home, and grandparents; David B....

May 16, 2025

Betty J. Wanner, 96, of Gordonville, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Hospice and Community Care. She was the wife of the late Martin H. Wanner. Betty was born in New Holland, daughter of the late Lewis and Elizabeth (Spotts) Martin. She was a member of the Zeltenreich Reformed Church. Betty enjoyed working in her gardens and...

May 12, 2025

Benuel Glick Stoltzfus, stillborn infant son of Henry F. & Marian Glick Stoltzfus of 411 Goathill Road, Peach Bottom, PA, passed away at the Women & Babies Hospital on Monday, May 12, 2025.  Surviving besides his parents are grandparents: Amos F. & Anna E. Stoltzfus Glick and the late Lavina S. King Glick of Quarryville, Samuel Z. & Mary...

May 12, 2025

Jerry J. Sellers, age 86 of Holtwood, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at his home.  He was the husband of Hazel Kilgore Sellers for 35 years.  Born in Pequea, he was the son of the late William and Viola Neff Sellers.  Jerry was a member of Bethesda Church in Holtwood.  He worked for Armstrong Flooring as a...

May 11, 2025

Richard "Rick" Graybill, age 62, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital, as the result of injuries from a  motor scooter accident. He was the son of the late Earl R. and Miriam K. (King) Graybill.  Rick attended Octorara High School. Rick was gifted mechanically and was a handyman with odd jobs. Rick...

May 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of Adam S. Akinin

February 3, 1996 – May 10, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Adam S. Akinin, age 29, a beloved son, brother, uncle, friend, and dedicated Porsche technician. He is leaving behind a legacy of passion, kindness, and craftsmanship.