Obituaries

Apr 18, 2025

Carson Michael Rollman age 13 and Annika Grace Rollman age 10, of East Earl, both met Jesus on Good Friday, April 18, 2025 as the result of a vehicle accident in Maryland.  They were the children of Michael Bradley "Brad" & Miriam Ruth "Mimy" Petersheim Rollman.  They are also survived by siblings Alea Ruth and Alyssa Jean Rollman both...

Apr 17, 2025

Aaron K. Fisher, age 86 of 1887 Georgetown Road, Christiana, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his home.  He was the husband of Katie L. Fisher Fisher.  Born in Gordonville, he was the son of the late Amos C. and Rachel Miller Fisher.  He was a farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  Surviving...

Apr 16, 2025

Charles Thomas Lewis of Quarryville passed on April 16th, 2025 while in the care of the wonderful staff of Community Care & Hospice and his loving family. Charles "Buddy" Lewis was born the only child to Roy and Nora Lewis (both decedent) of Quarryville PA on March 24th, 1940. A 1958 graduate of Solanco Senior High in Quarryville, Buddy...

Apr 14, 2025

Rachelle M. "Shelly" Yeager, age 59 of Parkesburg, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.  Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of  H. Richard Clifford and Shirley Haws Clifford of Coatesville.  Rachelle loved spending time with her daughter, Erica N. Yeager of Coatesville and her 3 grandchildren, Justina, Ciara and Gracey Peters.  ...

Apr 14, 2025

Larry D. Book, 77, of Strasburg, died unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, April 14, 2025.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ross E. and Mary E. Sample Book.

A graduate from Lampeter Strasburg Class of '66, his early employment was with a family business, Ross E. Book and Son, Florist in Strasburg....

Apr 13, 2025

Leslie D. Wiley, age 60 of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at his home.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late S. Clayton "Pud" and Annabel Booth Wiley.  He attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Peach Bottom.  He worked for a program called Independent U through Extentia.  He loved watching baseball, football,...

Apr 11, 2025

James L. Kauffman, Jr., age 63, of Christiana, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, April 11, 2025.  He was the husband of Billie Jo Snyder Kauffman.  He was born in Lancaster, son of Wanda Henry Kauffman of Cochranville and the late James L. Kauffman.  He graduated from Octorara High School class of 1979.  In the past...

Apr 10, 2025

William E. Cooper, age 67 of New Providence, passed away on April 10, 2025 at his home. He was the husband of Rose Stanley Cooper. He was born in Boston, son of the late Alexander N. "Sandy" Cooper and Nation Cooper of Florida. He was the owner of Cooper Paving in New Providence. He enjoyed paving and working. Surviving...

Apr 10, 2025

Mary Elizabeth King, age 68, of Honey Brook passed at Reading Hospital on Thursday, April 10, 2025. She was the wife of Abner King for 35 years. Born in Gap, she was the daughter of the late Enos and Elizabeth Zook King. She was a member of Summitview Christian Fellowship, New Holland.

Mary was dedicated to serving...

Apr 8, 2025

Ralph "Mike" Mellott, age 56 of Kirkwood, PA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.  He was the husband of Karen Pennington Mellott.  Born in Norristown, son of Virginia L. Bird Mellott with whom he resided and the late Allen B. Mellott, Jr.  Mike worked construction and also was a taxi driver for the Amish community.  ...

Apr 6, 2025

Robert Lee Haldeman, Jr. joined the Lord on Sunday, April 6, 2025.  He passed away peacefully in his Willow Street home surrounded by his family.  Robert was the biological son of the late Robert and Dorothy Lefever Haldeman.  He was the foster son of the late Charles and Edith Dissinger Herman.  Married for over 52 years, his wife; May...

Apr 6, 2025

Josephine E. "Jo" Book, 92, of Strasburg, PA passed away at her residence on Sunday, April 6, 2025 following a brief illness.  She and her husband Charles R. Book celebrated 66 years of marriage.  Born in Mt. Wolf, (York County) she was the daughter of the late Wilbert E. and Carolyn Prowell Hively.

Prior to starting a...

Apr 5, 2025

Mahlon S. Smucker was stillborn on Saturday, April 5, 2025.  He was the son of Benuel S. and Priscilla A. Stoltzfus Smucker of 87 N. Maple Ave, Leola.  Surviving with his parents are paternal grandparents; Amos, husband of Emma Smucker and the late Marian Smucker, maternal grandparents; John and Elizabeth Stoltzfus, paternal great grandparents; Jacob and the late Malinda...

Apr 4, 2025

Clarence J. Groff, Jr., age 80 of Elizabethtown, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center.  He was the loving husband of Josephine A. "Jo" Hoar Groff for 53 years before she passed away on January 11, 2021.  He was born in Lancaster and raised in Paradise by his late parents, Clarence...

Apr 3, 2025

Alyssa Grace Stoltzfoos, 3 hour old infant daughter of Calvin Lee and Marilyn S. Stoltzfus Stoltzfoos of 1890 Turkey Hill Road, East Earl, passed away at Reading Hospital on Thursday, April 3, 2025.  In addition to her parents she is survived by her grandparents: James and Liz Fisher Stoltzfoos of Leola, Levi and Sadie Mae Stoltzfus Stoltzus of Honey...

Apr 3, 2025

Alexander Gray Neff age 42 of Holtwood PA passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025.  He was the son of Rine H & Patricia S Neff of Holtwood.  He attended Calvary Monument Bible Church, Paradise PA.  He graduated from Dayspring Christian Academy and from Covenant College with an English/Philosophy degree. In addition to his parents he is survived by his...

Mar 31, 2025

Phyllis Ruth (Scott) Chretien of Lancaster passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of John H. Scott and Marion R. (Patton) Scott. She was the beloved wife of Christian F. Chretien for 51 years. In addition to her husband, she has survived by a sister Valerie S. Scott of Lancaster and two sons:...

Mar 30, 2025

Kristen P. "Tisty" Blackburn, age 51, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of Helen Jenkins Blackburn of Quarryville.  Kristen attended Cochranville United Methodist Church.  She graduated from CDC in Coatesville and worked for more than 20 years at Handi-Crafters in Thorndale. Kristen loved Penn State Football, spending time with her...

Mar 30, 2025

Barbara K. King, age 89 of 338 Buck Hill Road, Paradise, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at her home.  She was the wife of the late John B. King who passed away on June 23, 1991.  Born in Kirkwood, she was the daughter of the late Isaac B. and Mary King Zook.  Barbara was a member of...

Mar 28, 2025

Hilda D. Groff, age 81 of New Providence, passed away at her home on Friday, March 28, 2025.  She was the wife of the late Roy E. Groff, Jr., who passed away on November 3, 2024.  She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Samuel & Florence Weeks McCarter.  She enjoyed going to the casino, watching old Western...