Obituaries

Jun 20, 2025

Sheila E. Jones, age 60 of Peach Bottom, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Hospice and Community Care of Mount Joy surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren and partner.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Phyllis Mae Jennings Jones.  Sheila loved music and dancing, playing Texas Hold'em, spending time with her...

Jun 19, 2025

Tanya M. Flinn, age 54, of Lancaster, passed away on June 19, 2025 at home. Born in Littleton MA, she was the daughter of Niel and Irmgard Kirschbaum Campbell. She was the Director of Operations for Fidelity Technologies. Tanya enjoyed working as a horse show competition secretary on the weekends and spending time outside with her dog, Finn. While...

Jun 19, 2025

Sheryl Marie Malinics, 66, of Christiana, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, surrounded in love and prayer by her family and friends.

Sheryl was the beloved wife of Martin "Marty" Malinics, with whom she would have celebrated 43 years of marriage on June 26. Their love story began in 1980 at Brethren in Christ...

Jun 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of Our Beloved MomMom Mary Elizabeth Stoltzfus October 16, 1929 – June 18, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of our beloved MomMom, Mary (Ennis) Stoltzfus, who went home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2025, at the age of 95. She was the...

Jun 17, 2025

MariLiz Ebersol, 4 day old daughter of LeRoy S. and Barbara G. Esh Ebersol of 16 Heyberger Rd, Quarryville passed away at Nemours Children's Hospital on June 17, 2025. Surviving besides her parents are her brother MichaLee Ebersole at home, grandparents: Jacob B. Jr. and Lizzie B. Stoltzfus Ebersol of Peach Bottom, John K. and Malinda P. Glick Esh...

Jun 17, 2025

Duston B. "Dusty" Grove, age 71 of North Hopewell Township, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. He was the husband of Cindy J. (Evans) Grove for 52 years. He was born in York, son of the late Bruce H and Donalene W. (Rineholt) Grove. He was a member of the Winterstown United Methodist Church, where he served as...

Jun 16, 2025

Dorothy Maureen Estes, age 82 of West Chester, PA, passed away at the Paoli Hospital  on Monday, June 16, 2025.  She was the wife of the late David C. Estes who passed away on January 21, 2012.  She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Hank & Dorothy Harper.  In the past she had worked at Bywood Seafood...

Jun 15, 2025

Barbara A. Frampton Atkins, age 92, of Ronks, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, her Savior, on June 15, 2025, after a long illness.  She was at home,  surrounded by her children.  She was the wife of the late Henry C. "Hank" Atkins until his passing on February 28, 2010. She was a member of Calvary Monument...

Jun 13, 2025

Gerald Kenneth Keehn Jr., age 74, Born December 18, 1950 passed away on June 13, 2025.  Survived by his mother Fay C. Keehn and son Gerald Keehn, III, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his sister Wendy Sue.

Graveside service will take place at the Atglen Methodist Cemetery, 332 Chester Street,...

Jun 12, 2025

Reuben L. Stoltzfus, age 83, of 200 Brick Mill Road, Christiana, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025.  He was the husband of Sadie L. Fisher Stoltzfus.  Born in Leola, he was the son of the late Roy A. and Lizzie Lapp Stoltzfus.  Reuben was a retired dairy farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  In...

Jun 10, 2025

Lillian T. Smoker, age 65, of 16 Cattail Road, Gordonville, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at home.  She was the wife of John M. Smoker.  Born in Bird in Hand, she was the daughter of Amos S. husband of Rebecca F. Huyard Smoker and the late Lydia S. Petersheim Smoker.  She was a member of the Old...

Jun 9, 2025

Nancy Pittman, age 59 of Christiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025.  An area resident her entire life, Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  Leaving behind a legacy of hard work, unwavering love and cherished memories.

For 33 years she shared her life with her best friend and beloved husband Thomas...

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...