Obituaries

Feb 23, 2025

Stephen U. Fisher Jr., 62, of Gordonville, went to meet Jesus on Sunday, February 23, 2025 while surrounded by his wife and family. He battled cancer for 10 months. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Stephen U. Fisher Sr. and Sarah Stoltzfus. He was a member of Petra Church. He was married to his best...

Feb 20, 2025

Janet R. Coleman, 78, born March 19, 1946, of Lancaster, formerly of Pequea, passed away at home from dementia on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was married to Charles D. Coleman for 51 years. Janet was a bartender and waitress. She loved life and was bubbly, vibrant and full of personality. She loved music, dancing, camping, stock car races...

Feb 18, 2025

Mahlon Stanley King, age 71 of Washington Boro, kicked off his cowboy boots and flew out the door to follow Christ his King on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Susan Hurst King. He grew up in Atglen, son of the late Mahlon S. and Agnes (Wingard) King....

Feb 17, 2025

Linda M. Good, age 77, of Lancaster, passed away at Evergreen Estates on Monday, February 17, 2025.  She was the wife of the late James F. Good, who passed away on January 15, 2024.  She was born in Marticville, daughter of the late Bertram & Pauline Herr Brooks and step daughter of the late Fern Brooks.  In the past...

Feb 16, 2025

Christine Johnson, age 73, of Lancaster passed away on Sunday February 16, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of Bill G. Johnson. Born in Paoli, she was the daughter of Wilmer and Margaret Mabel Powell. Christine enjoyed everything to do with horses, reading, listening to 70's music, fishing, hunting and crocheting. Surviving besides her husband are...

Feb 16, 2025

After suffering from a long battle with Tardive Dyskinesia and Parkinson's Disease Glenn R. "Buddy" Clark, age 69, passed away at the South Mountain Restoration Center on Sunday, February 16, 2025.  He was born in Paradise, son of the late James & Janet Simmons Clark.  He graduated from Pequea Valley High School.  In the past he worked in various...

Feb 15, 2025

Mary Virginia Mackey, age 89 of New Providence, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at her home.  She was the loving wife of the late Charles R. "Pete" Mackey for 41 years before his passing on December 13, 1997.  Born in Little Britain, she was the daughter of the late George Steward and Frances Carrigan.  In her free...

Feb 15, 2025

Marcia J. Suter, age 71, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Newport Meadows of Christiana, on Saturday, February 15, 2025.  She was the wife of Terry L. Suter, with whom she celebrated 49 years of marriage on December 30th.  She was born in Manheim, daughter of the late Elam & Marion Landis Adair.  She graduated from Manheim Central High...

Feb 15, 2025

Helen May Hershey, 77, of Gordonville, PA peacefully went home to Jesus on February 15, 2025, following recent kidney failure. She was the daughter of the late Harvey and Mary Hollinger Hostetter and the loving wife of Glenn C. Hershey for 57 years.

Helen was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, where she served on the elder...

Feb 15, 2025

Samuel J. Stoltzfus, age 58 of 826 Newport Avenue, Gap, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 15, 2025.  He was the husband of Mary Ann King Stoltzfus.  He was born in Gordonville, son of  Eli K. & Linda Fisher Stoltzfus of Parkesburg.  He was a member of the Pequea Amish Mennonite Church...

Feb 13, 2025

Isabel C. Bingaman, age 103 of New Providence, PA, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 13, 2025.  She was the wife of the late Charles K. Bingaman.  She was born in New Providence, daughter of the late Roy & Lizzy Brubaker Wade.  In the past she had worked at Slaymaker Lock Company and then for McDonalds of...

Feb 12, 2025

Samuel B. Herschberger, 66, of 72 S. Little Britain Rd. Nottingham PA, 19362 passed away at home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. He was the husband of Rachel K. King Herschberger. Born in Christiana, he was the son of the late Jacob J. and Mary Beiler Herschberger. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving besides...

Feb 11, 2025

Mary K. Fisher, aged 88, of 451 Maple Shade Road, Kirkwood, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Born in Gordonville, she was the daughter of the late Kore and Rebecca King Fisher. Mary was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She is survived by a step brother, Enos, husband of Barbara Petersheim Beiler of Christiana, along...

Feb 10, 2025

Emmanuel S. Blank, age 31 of 5844 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 due to injuries from a road accident.  He was the husband of Mary S. Smucker Blank.  Born in Gap, he was the son of David A. and Susie S. Stoltzfus Blank of Gap.  Emmanuel was a member of the Old Order...

Feb 10, 2025

Pauline E. "Polly" Mitchell, age 104 of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Pleasant View Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late William J. F. Mitchell. She was born in Rapho Township, daughter to the late Jacob R. and Anna Mabel Ritz Ober. Polly enjoyed crocheting, cooking, doing puzzles, but most of all she...

Feb 8, 2025

Wendy L. (Church) Nichols

February 6, 1955 - February 8, 2025

Wendy L. (Church) Nichols, age 70, passed away February 8, 2025 from pancreatic cancer. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late John R. Church, Sr. and Shirley J. (Shenk) Church-Musacchio.

Wendy was the wife of the late David...

Feb 8, 2025

Donald G. Wood, age 86, of Strasburg passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Penn State Medical Center. He was the husband of Roxie Farmer Wood with whom he celebrated 70 years of marriage with. Born in Christiana, he was the son of the late John and Alice Greer Wood. Donald spent his working career painting cars. He...

Feb 7, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Stephanie J. Hassell, age 52, of Lancaster, on Friday, February 7, 2025. Soul mate of 14 years and beloved fiancee' to Jason Barr, of New Providence, she treasured her role as a mother to Jason's children, Cameron and Alivia.  Born in Elizabeth City, NC, she was the daughter of Jeff...

Feb 6, 2025

Katie F. Fisher, age 90 of 6116 White Oak Road, Christiana, passed away on February 6, 2025. She was the wife of the late Emanuel S. Fisher. She was born in Gordonville, daughter of the late Elias R. and Fannie S. Fisher Fisher. She was a member of the Old Amish Church. She is survived by 6 children: Samuel...

Feb 4, 2025

Susie L. King, age 90 of 418 Mt. Vernon Road, Gap, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the home of her son.  She was the wife of the late Christian King for 66 years before his passing on November 24, 2012.  Born on March 2, 1934 in Gap, she was the daughter of the late Ben and...