Obituaries

Feb 3, 2025

Craig A. McClenaghan, age 68, of Brownstown met his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 3, 2025. He was the loving husband of Carol Goeke McClenaghan. He was born and raised in Lancaster, son of the late A. Floyd McClenaghan and Mary Ann (Hagen) McClenaghan of Manheim. After his 1974 graduation from Conestoga Valley, he began his printing career,...

Feb 1, 2025

Kenneth L. Smoker, age 75 of Atglen, passed away at Newport Meadows of Christiana on Saturday, February 1, 2025.  He was the husband of Joyce Nissley Smoker with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage on June 22nd.  He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Omer S. & Dorcas Kauffman Smoker.  Ken graduated from Lancaster Mennonite High...

Jan 31, 2025

Sadie G. Esh, infant daughter of Reuben S. and Elizabeth K. Click Esh, of 115 Arcadia Trace Rd, Peach Bottom PA was born and passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at home. Surviving besides her parents are 3 siblings: Rebekah G., Martha G. and David G. Esh all at home, grandparents: Benuel, husband of Mary Stoltzfus Esh of...

Jan 30, 2025

Shirley A. "Tiny" Fenninger, age 91, of Ronks, passed away at the Mt. Joy Hospice Center on Thursday, January 30, 2025.  She was the wife of the late Jere Fenninger who passed away on November 26, 2022.  She was born in Georgetown, PA, daughter of the late Graydon & Thelma Reese Murr.  She retired from the former Nickel Mine...

Jan 30, 2025

Bonnie L. Summers, age 71 of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at her home.  She was the loving wife Benjamin L. Summers for 51 years.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George Frank Gregg and Nancy Sweigart Rosenberry.  She worked as a seamstress for T&K.  She was a life member of the...

Jan 29, 2025

Richard D. Adam, age 74 of Minersville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He was born in Delaware County, son of the late John L. and Dorothea E. Felici Adam. Richard was an engineer by trade for locomotives. He enjoyed going to Cass, West Virginia. He also enjoyed growing sunflowers and spending time with friends. He is...

Jan 27, 2025

Lee C. "Buddy" Groff, age 86 of Quarryville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 27, 2025 at his home.  He was the loving husband of Nancy Nichols Clure Groff.  Born in Liberty Square, he was the son of the late Thaddeus Charles and Anna Belle Trimble Groff.  He attended Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church.  He graduated from Solanco High School...

Jan 26, 2025

Roy H. Book, 92, of Ronks, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2025 after a brief illness.

Roy was the loving husband of Ruth H. Book who preceded him in 2022. They were married for 69 years.  He was the son of the late Harold K. and Cora Hershey Book.  Roy was born on...

Jan 26, 2025

Paul H. "Skip" Whaley, III, age 58, of Quarryville, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025.   He was born in Wilmington, DE, son of Paul H. Jr. & Lynda Snyder Whaley of Gordonville.  He graduated from Octorara High School class of 1984.  He proudly served as the Facilities Manager for J.D. Eckman Inc. of Atglen.  Skip enjoyed hunting,...

Jan 25, 2025

Jean Louise Moss, age 100, formerly of Holtwood, passed away at Conestoga View on Saturday, January 25, 2025.  Born in Drumore, she was the daughter of the late James Keller and Suie Seiple Moss.

She was a lifetime member of Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir since she was the age of 15...

Jan 23, 2025

Daniel J. O'Deens age 86 of Gap, passed away at home with his children all present as he was ushered into the presence of Jesus on Thursday, January 23, 2025.  He was the husband of the late Barbara Jean McFadden O'Deens, who passed away on January 24, 2022.  He was born in Cleveland, OH, son of the late Arthur...

Jan 23, 2025

Amos S. Stoltzfus, age 80, of 230 Old Wilmington Road, Coatesville, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025.  He was the husband of Lydia Esh Stoltzfus.  Born in Bird-in-Hand, he was the son of the late Eli S. and Emma Stoltzfus Stoltzfus.  Amos was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  In addition to his wife, he is...

Jan 23, 2025

Dale K. Hicks, age 69, of Gap passed away at home on thursday, January 23, 2025. He was the husband of Jane M. Hicks for 38 years. Born in Richland, VA, he was the son of the late Sam and Willie Robins Hicks. Dale worked as a contractor. He enjoyed music, watching alien shows, and spending time with his...

Jan 23, 2025

Levi L. Fisher, age 85, of 5780 Buena Vista Road Gap, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2025 at his home. He was the husband of the late Sadie B. Stoltzfus Fisher.  Born in Gap, he was the son of the late Levi S. and Lizzie Lapp Fisher.  Levi was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  Surviving...

Jan 22, 2025

Joseph E. Johnson, Jr., 88, of Willow Street, PA and formerly of Strasburg passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.  He was the husband of Laura Carlile Johnson who died on September 22, 2007. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Elizabeth Louise Leeds Johnson, Sr.

A...

Jan 21, 2025

Elinor L. Rudy age 96, of Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. She was the wife of the late Harold E. Rudy, Jr. who died May 8, 2015.  Born in West Lampeter Township she was the daughter of the late J. Warren and Blanche Harsh Herr.

Earlier in her life she...

Jan 19, 2025

Brian D. McFalls, age 69, of Quarryville, died unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, January 19, 2025.  He was the husband of Deborah L. Elville McFalls for 41 loving years.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ronald G. and Gloria M. Rineer McFalls.

Brian was a member of Clearfield United Methodist where he...

Jan 19, 2025

Patricia S. Hoover, age 83 of Christiana, passed away at Newport Meadows on Sunday, January 19, 2025.  She was the wife of Richard E. "Dick" Hoover with whom she celebrated 64 years of marriage on June 18th.  She was born in Christiana, daughter of the late George & Edith Bush Shivery.  She was an active member of the Christiana...

Jan 18, 2025

Jean Groff, age 74, of Gap, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, January 18, 2025. She was the wife of Ronald Groff for 57 years. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Ruth Solomon McGrane. Jean drove bus number 17 for Pequea Valley for 46 years. A highlight of her...

Jan 17, 2025

Ruth F. Lapp Maxwell, age 78 of Landisburg, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the home of her niece.  She was the wife of the late Sam Maxwell. Born in Myerstown, she was the daughter of the late John K. and Rachel Fisher Lapp.  She was a member of Kennedy Valley Church of God.  Ruth formerly worked...