Obituaries

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...

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...