Obituaries

Jul 14, 2025

Bruce A. Hazelton, age 68 of Kinzers, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, July 14, 2025.  He was the husband of Natalie A. Hess Hazelton, with whom he celebrated 45 years of marriage on February 23rd.  He was born in Wellsboro, son of the late Jerry & Leona Starkweather Hazelton.  In the past he was a farmer...

Jul 12, 2025

Clair Samuel Blank, age 85, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Garden Spot Village. He was the loving husband of Evelyn L. (Dillman) Blank for 60 years. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Amos and Annie Lapp and a graduate of Octorara High School. He was a former member of Ridgeview Mennonite Church...

Jul 10, 2025

Jose A. Mendez, age 75, of New Providence passed away on Thursday, July 10th at Lancaster General Hospital. He was married to Betty E. Snyder Mendez on March 2, 1974 until her passing on April 9, 2020. Born in Camuy, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Victor and Trinidad Acevedo Lopez Mendez. Jose was a lineman...

Jul 10, 2025

Kevin L. Harvey, age 64, of Kirkwood, passed away on July 10, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Lancaster, son of Dorothy Crawford Harvey of Kirkwood, and the late Richard E. Harvey. He enjoyed golfing with his two sons, being a Pappy to his granddaughter Finley, spending time with his family, and reminiscing about old times...

Jul 10, 2025

Benjamin S. Beiler, age 87 of Narvon, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2025 at the Reading Hospital.  Born in Gap, he was the son of the late Jonas K. and Lizzie F. Soltzfus Beiler.  In the past, Ben attended Pequea Amish Mennonite Church.  He worked as a carpenter for many years.  In his free time, Ben loved gardening,...

Jul 6, 2025

Anna G. Skiles, age 91, formerly of Narvon, passed away at Zerbe Retirement Community on Sunday, July 6, 2025.  She was the wife of Kenneth A. Skiles with whom she celebrated 70 years of marriage on September 25th.  She was born in Kirkwood, PA, daughter of the late C. Martin & Sadie Herr Greenleaf.  In the past she was...

Jul 5, 2025

James A. Renshaw, age 58 of Gap, PA, passed away in Charlestown, MD, on Saturday, July 5, 2025.  He was born in Coatesville, PA, son of Terrill J. "Terry" & Sharon L. "Sherry" Stoner Renshaw.  In the past he attended Bellevue Presbyterian Church.  He graduated from Pequea Valley High School class of 1984.  He served in the U.S. Army...

Jul 3, 2025

David L. Lapp, age 66, of Paradise passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster he was the son of the late Edwin and Kathryn A. Groff Lapp. He was a Forklift Driver at Dutchland. David enjoyed gambling, fireworks, and most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and going to...

Jul 3, 2025

Mabel L. Beiler Stoltzfus, age 90, of Kinzers passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at home. She was the wife of the late Daniel B. Stoltzfus until his passing on March, 30, 2024. Born in Morgantown, she was the daughter of the late John Z. and Mabel Sweigart Beiler. Mabel was a member of the Forest Hill Mennonite...

Jul 1, 2025

Levi S. Blank, age 43, of 120 Pugh Road, Oxford, passed away on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 while on a job site in Michigan.  He was the husband of Naomi S. Smucker Blank.  Born in Cochranville, he was the son of Melinda L. Stoltzfus Blank of Oxford and the late Samuel G. Blank.  Levi was a member of the...

Jul 1, 2025

Linda Neff Hostetter, 77, of Lancaster, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Etta Mae Becker and Robert Neff Sr. husband of the late Jean Neff. Linda's passion for entertaining and encouraging people was evident as she owned and operated "Fun Time...

Jul 1, 2025

Lydia L. Stoltzfus, age 72 of 5578A Street Road, Kirkwood, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of John S. Stoltzfus. She was born in Paradise, daughter to the late David B. and Mary Lapp King. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving besides her...

Jul 1, 2025

Dale L. Smoker, age 64, of Gap passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was the husband of Dawn Yoder Smoker. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Levi. B and Lena Mae Stoltzfus Smoker. He attended Mill Creek Bible Church. He enjoyed riding motorcycle, spending time with family, especially his 3 grandchildren and lending a...

Jun 30, 2025

Wilmer "Wil" Anthony Fisher, age 25 of 38 Corner Ketch Road, Paradise, PA, got his wish to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 30, 2025, after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer.  He was born in Lancaster,  son of John David & Nancy Ann Kauffman Fisher of Paradise.  He was a member of Branch Community...

Jun 28, 2025

Paul K. Brenneman, age 92 of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at his home. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth L. Mast Brenneman. He was born in Pequea Township, son of the late John S. and Elizabeth Knight Brenneman. He was a member of the former Lyndon Mennonite Church where he pastored for several...

Jun 27, 2025

John B. Stoltzfus, age 79, of 89 Windy Top Road, Christiana, passed away at home on Friday, June 27, 2025.  He was the husband of the late Lydia S. Glick who died February 29, 2020.  Born in Christiana, he was the son of the late Samuel L. and Fannie Blank Stoltzfus.  John was a member of the Old Order...

Jun 27, 2025

Scott V. Sell, age 78 of Nottingham, passed away on June 27, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Marie E. Loudenslager Sell. He was born in Newark, N.J. son of the late William D. Sell Sr. and Melba Hildebrand Sell. He proudly served in the United States Navy. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the...

Jun 24, 2025

Bonnie Sue Hayford, 66, of Holtwood, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Doris L. Brubaker Gast, Sr.

Bonnie worked several side jobs through her younger years, but what she enjoyed most the last 20 years was being a...

Jun 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Kevin M. Oakes, Sr. age 68 of Lancaster, PA who passed away at his home on Sunday, June 22, 2025.  He was the husband of Eileen Oakes and lived in Quarryville, PA for 39 years.  Kevin was born on March 3rd, 1957 in Springfield, PA to the late...

Jun 21, 2025

Sadie E. Stoltzfus, 3 month-old daughter of Jesse K. and Naomi M. Esch Stoltzfus passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco, CA following a medical procedure.  Born in Baltimore, Sadie attended the Old Order Amish Church with her family.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Johnny E....