Obituaries

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...

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)...