Obituaries

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...

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...