Obituaries

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...

Jan 15, 2025

John L. Stump, age 81, of New Holland, formerly of Gap, passed away in his home at Garden Spot Village on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. He was the Husband of Carolyn Smith Stump for 63 years. Born in Darlington MD, he was the son of the late Maurice and Lillian Jones Stump. John worked as a production line assistant...

Jan 9, 2025

Rebecca S. Glick, age 80 of Quarryville, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Gap, daughter of the late Christ F. and Hannah Stoltzfus Glick. She was a member of Pequea Amish Mennonite Church. Becky had a talent and love for painting and drawing. She is survived by 3 siblings: Benuel...

Jan 7, 2025

Ada E. Edwards, age 98, formerly of Leola, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the home of her daughter. She was the wife of the late Willard Edwards who passed away on July 16, 1996. Born November 7, 1926 in Farmington, MD, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Elsie Hammond Reed. She graduated from...

Jan 7, 2025

Mary F. Zook, age 71, of 10 Williams Run Road, Christiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at home.  She was the wife of Melvin K. Zook.  Born in Gordonville, she was the daughter of the late Abraham S. and Esther Fisher King.  Mary was a member of the Old Oder Amish Church.  In addition to her husband,...

Jan 7, 2025

Shirley M. Anderson, age 93, formerly of Gap, passed away at Ephrata Manor on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.  She was the wife of the late Irvin W. "Red" Anderson who passed away on December 29, 2016.  She was born in Cambria County, PA, daughter of the late Clair E. & Catherine L. Fry Brown.  She was a member of...

Jan 6, 2025

Reuben Z. Stoltzfus, 78, of Strasburg, PA passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the Lebanon VA Hospital.  He was the husband of Barbara J. Groff Stoltzfus.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Samuel U. and Emma Glick Stoltzfus.

Reuben had been employed as a truck driver, first for MFX and then...

Jan 3, 2025

Calvin L. Buckwalter, 69, of New Holland went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 3, 2025 of pancreatic cancer. Born February 14, 1955 in Hannibal, Missouri to Jacob E. and Kathryn M. Buckwalter.

He graduated from Pequea Valley School District and Vo-Tech, Brownstown in 1973. He took great pride in his job...

Jan 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, our family announces the unexpected passing of William R "Bill" "Pappy" McGowan on the evening of Friday, January 3rd, 2025. He was surrounded by family when he peacefully joined the Lord and rejoined loved ones who had gone before him. Bill was born in 1944 in Havertown, Pennsylvania to John "Sam" and Margaret "Peg" McGowan. Over...