Obituaries

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.

May 10, 2025

Pamela Leah (Thompson) Barrett, of Cochranville, Pennsylvania, passed away at her home on May 10, 2025. Born on December 5, 1935, to Francis Thompson and Lillian (McFann). Pamela was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Gerald Thompson, Julia Thompson, Richard "Kenny" Thompson, Marie Keys, and John "Jack" Thompson; grandchild Timothy Barrett; and great- grandchild Jayden Gonzalez; as well...

May 9, 2025

Susie K. Smucker, age 79 of 2133 Mine Road, Paradise, PA, passed away at her home on Friday, May 9, 2025.  She was the wife of the late David B. Smucker who passed away on November 14, 2017.  She was born in Ronks, daughter of the late Jonas S. & Mary K. King Beiler.  She was a member of...

May 9, 2025

Ruth L. Kauffman, age 94, of Atglen, PA, passed away at her home on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was the wife of Timothy K. Kauffman with whom she celebrated 73 years of marriage on March 8th. She was born in Pocomoke City, MD, daughter of the late William L & Sadie A. Swartzentruber Stoltzfus. She was a member...

May 8, 2025

Joseph S. Stringer, age 68, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025. He was the husband of Louise "Sandy" Pluck Stringer of Kirkwood. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Joseph R. and Dorothy Burkey Stringer. He is also survived by 2 sons: Samuel "Butch" husband of Charlotte Stringer of Kirkwood, Joseph (Lisa) Stringer, 7 grandchildren, and...

May 7, 2025

Mary "Dawn" (Farrel) Dittoe, 92, formerly of Soudersburg, PA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Dawn was born in Lancaster on January 18, 1933, daughter of the late  Enos and Maude Lichty Farrel. They moved to Soudersburg for 39 years before moving to Greenfield Estates.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Sgt....

May 5, 2025

Donald L. Ashworth, Sr., age 90 of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at the Abbeyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was the husband of Eileen Warren Ashworth with whom he would have celebrated 71 years of marriage on May 15th.  He was born in Christiana, son of the late John L. & Julia Baker Ashworth.  ...

May 3, 2025

Paul H Whaley, Jr., age 83 of Gordonville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 3, 2025.  He was the husband of Lynda Snyder Whaley, with whom he celebrated 63 years of marriage on November 11th.  He was born in Chester, PA to the late Paul H. Whaley, Sr. and Ruth Bagnall Whaley Watson....

May 3, 2025

Pauline R. Blantz, age 85, of Leola passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation in Lancaster. She was the wife of the late Walter G. Blantz Jr. Born in Mt Pleasant, she was the daughter of the late Laurence and Elizabeth Weaver Brown. She worked for ACME and Pepperidge Farm Warehouses but her greatest...