Obituaries

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,...

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...