Obituaries

Mar 23, 2025

Barbie S. Stoltzfoos, 5 day old infant daughter of Elam S. and Sally B. Stoltzfus of, 1165 May Post Office Road, Quarryville, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at home. In addition to her parents she is survived by her grandparents: Christ B. and Mary R. Stoltzfus Stoltzfoos of Kinzers, Isaac B. and Fannie S. Beiler Stoltzfus of...

Mar 23, 2025

Terry Lee Gardner, age 84, formerly of Willow Street, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Providence Place, Lancaster.  He was the husband of Linda K. Gowie Gardner, for over 43 years.  Born in Hazelton, he was the son of the late Elmer and Evelyn Bicking Gardner.  Terry was of the Christian faith and enjoyed the music of...

Mar 18, 2025

Ryan Lee Leik, age 59, of Newark, Delaware went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. He was the husband of Janet Mettler for nearly 10 years. Born on May 14, 1965 in Reading, PA, Ryan was the eldest child of Barb Young Orsag (Jim) and the late Raymond Leik....

Mar 17, 2025

William Jack, Jr.  passed away at his home in Willow Street, Pennsylvania, on March 17,, 2025. Born on February 11, 1940 in Wilmington, Delaware, Bill was the son of the late William Jack, Sr. and Dorothy Mitchell Jack. He was predeceased by his wife Shirley Clark Jack.

Bill is survived by his wife, Gail, his sister Violet...

Mar 17, 2025

Patricia Darrah Henry, age 71 of Elkton, MD passed away on March 17, 2025 at Christiana Hospital. She was the wife of John C. Henry. She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Edward A. and Florence Bono Darrah. She was a proud South Philly native that loved the Mummers and Thanksgiving parades, and was a die hard...

Mar 16, 2025

Kenneth R. Turner, age 64, of New Providence passed away at home on Sunday March 16, 2025. He was the husband of Tina Rowe Turner for 45 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James H. and Shirley A. Klugh Turner. He enjoyed hunting with his children and camping with friends and family. He loved...

Mar 16, 2025

Katherine Mae Miller, age 78 of Paradise, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Hospice and Community Care of Mt. Joy.  She was the wife of the late Barry L. Miller who passed away on February 15, 1991.  Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Ada Swift Sharrer.  She worked as a bartender...

Mar 16, 2025

Elam L. King, newborn infant son of Samuel E. Jr. & Emma F. King King of 4195 Zeiglers Church Road, Seven Valleys, PA.  He passed away at the York Hospital on Sunday, March 16, 2025.  Surviving besides his parents are 8 sisters:  Barbara A., Lydia K., Marian K., Ruth K., Annie K., Emma F., Linda K., Rachel K. King...

Mar 13, 2025

Grace E. Murry, age 88, of Lancaster, PA passed away at Penn Medicine, Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, March 13, 2025.  Born in Mt. Nebo, she was the daughter of the late Amos E. and Esther I. Martin Murry.

Grace was born and raised on a farm and enjoyed the farm life and being outdoors.  She later...

Mar 10, 2025

Pastor Harry H. "Bucky" Buckwalter, Jr., a man of deep faith and boundless love, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife, Linda, his cherished children, and his beloved pets. Born on July 24, 1947, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Harry and Velma Buckwalter, Bucky's life was a testament to service, laughter, and unwavering devotion.

Mar 9, 2025

J. Ray Ranck, age 85, of Paradise, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday, March 9, 2025.   He was the husband of  Reba A. Kauffman Ranck with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage on September 15th.  He was born in Paradise, son of the late John H. & Mary Eby Ranck.  He was an active...

Mar 9, 2025

Christine Nikodemski Russell, 55 passed away peacefully on the Sunday morning of March 9, 2025. Chris was the daughter of Richard & Marisa Nikodemski of Coatesville. She was the loving wife of Bill Russell and devoted mother of sons, Owen & Ryan Russell of Gap. Chris is survived by her parents, husband, sons, and sister, Maria Nikodemski Nika (Omar)...

Mar 9, 2025

Patricia Louise Myers (Collins) passed away on March 9, 2025. She was born May 13, 1939 in Lancaster, PA to the late Francis P. Collins and Mary L. Collins. She married Edward E. Myers on May, 8, 1957. They shared in 47 years of marriage until his passing on November 6, 2004. She is survived by a son Edward...

Mar 6, 2025

Betty Jane Trout Book, age 91 of Quarryville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.  She was the wife of the late Frank J. Trout who passed away on May 24, 2007 and the late Robert Book who passed away in March of 2019.  Born in East Drumore Township, she was the daughter...

Mar 5, 2025

Alice T. DellaVecchia, 96, of Willow Street, formerly of Kirkwood, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Willow Valley. She was the wife of the late Charles M. DellaVecchia. Born in Missoula, MT she was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Ellen M. Hogan O'Brien. She was a loyal long time member of St. Catherines, the...

Mar 3, 2025

Deborah L. McFalls, 69, of Quarryville, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Hospice and Community Care in Mt. Joy surrounded by her loved ones. She was the loving wife of the late Brian D. McFalls who passed away on January 19, 2025.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Helen V. Hummel Elville...

Mar 1, 2025

Lillian Rose Stoltzfus, stillborn daughter of David G. And Linda Huyard Stoltzfus of 185 Wyebrook Rd. Honeybrook, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital In addition to her parents, she is survived by 3 siblings: Julie Anne, Jesse Arlin and Jay Andrew Stoltzfus, all at home, grandparents: John, husband of the late Ada Stoltzfus...

Mar 1, 2025

James Arlan Fisher, 9 year old son of Levi P. and Kathryn A. Stoltzfus Fisher of 973 Twin County Road, Honey Brook, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at home.  James attended the Old Order Amish Church with his parents.  Surviving in addition to his parents are 2 siblings; Jakob Meryl and Rosetta Jane, both at home, grandparents;...

Feb 28, 2025

Johnny Ray Stoltzfus, son of Benuel and Lydia Glick Stoltzfus of 161 Fulton View Road, Quarryville, was born and passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025.  Surviving in addition to his parents are grandparents; John and Emma Zook Stoltzfus of Quarryville, Eli and Katie Fisher Glick of Christiana, great grandparents; Jesse and Katie Fisher of Christiana, Aaron and Barbara...

Feb 26, 2025

Benuel S. Beiler, age 65 of 504 S. Vintage Road, Paradise, passed away at this home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.  He was born in Paradise,  son of the late Amos L. & Sarah E. Stoltzfus Beiler.  Surviving are 6 siblings:  Ira S. husband of Malinda Fisher Beiler of Paradise, Jacob Y. husband of Emma Miller Beiler of Quarryville,...