Obituaries

Nov 5, 2024

James Nelson Stoltzfoos, age 76 of Christiana and formerly of Gap, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehab.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late James and Elizabeth Fisher Stoltzfoos.  He was a member of Hershey Mennonite Church.    Nelson provided transportation to the Amish community, and in his free time,...

Nov 3, 2024

Roy E. Groff, Jr. age 87 of Quarryville, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Newport Meadows Nursing & Rehab.  He was the husband of Hilda Groff and the late Eleanor Groff.  Born in Avondale, he was the son of the late Roy E. & Ethel Scheuing Groff.  He worked as a dairy farmer and he loved potatoes...

Oct 31, 2024

Bill H. Masel Sr., age 74 of Quarryville, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. He was the husband of Lois J. Morelli Masel. He was born in Ridgewood, NY son of the late Herbert and Dorothy Beyer Masel. Bill proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He loved spending as much time as possible...

Oct 30, 2024

Gladys M Esbenshade age 95 of Paradise, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Hettie (Stauffer) Martin. She was predeceased by her husband Robert in December 2020 after 71 years of marriage.

Gladys is survived by her daughter, Barbara...

Oct 29, 2024

Lois L. Feister, age 89, of Paradise, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.  She was the wife of Gordon C. Feister, with whom she celebrated 70 years of marriage on July 11th.  She was born in Lebanon, daughter of the late Harper L. & Bertha Jenkin Steckbeck.  Lois was a passionate follower of...

Oct 29, 2024

Roger J. Sheaffer, age 79 of Kinzers, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.  He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Charles A. Sr. & Elizabeth Keen Sheaffer.  He was the husband of Mildred F. "Millie" Kauffman Sheaffer with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage on August 25th.  Roger served in the U.S....

Oct 28, 2024

Mary Louise Groff, age 87, formerly of Little Britain, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024.  She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late John & Emma Williams Rupert.  She was a member of Union Presbyterian Church and had attended Millersville Mennonite Church.  She graduated from Solanco High School.  She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, canning, quilting, sewing...

Oct 27, 2024

David M. Hurst, age 68, of 401 East Main Street, New Holland, PA, passed away peacefully at Fairmount Homes, on Sunday October 27, 2024, where he had been a resident since August 2023.  Born on May 17, 1956, he was the son of the late Weaver F. Hurst and Anna. H. (Martin) Hurst. Dave was occupied with school teaching,...

Oct 27, 2024

Samuel B. Zook, age 63, of Atglen, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at home.  He was the husband of Sandra Lynn King Zook and would have celebrated 41 years on November 19.  Born in Bird in Hand, he was the son of the late Elmer S. and Lizzie Blank Zook.  Sam was a member of Freedom Life...

Oct 26, 2024

Katie B. Beiler, age 84 of Myerstown, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at home.  She was the wife of the late Christian R. Beiler who passed away in 2009.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Jesse D. and Annie Beiler Stoltzfus.  Katie was a member of Summitview Christian Fellowship.  She truly had a...

Oct 25, 2024

A. Margaret Eckman, 105, formerly of Smoketown, entered into rest at the Trillium Place Nursing Home on Friday, October 25, 2024.  Born in Leacock Township, she was the daughter of the late Issac Eby and Esther (Hettie) Brackbill Hershey.  She was married for over 57 years to the late George Hersch Eckman who died in 1998.  Together they farmed...

Oct 24, 2024

Beloved Dorothy A. Griest, age 67, of New Providence PA, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

She was born on November 27, 1956 to the late Richard and Blannie Kilby Hertz in Lancaster PA. On August 1, 1977, Dorothy married Dwight D. Griest and they had two children, Shannon and...

Oct 23, 2024

Evelyn Loraine Rineer, age 95, of Strasburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Paul Howard Rineer.  Born in Strasburg Township, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Bertha Kramer Rapp.  Evelyn was a lifelong member of Georgetown United Methodist Church and loved her family, flowers and baseball.  ...

Oct 21, 2024

Ira K. Stoltzfus, age 83, of 362 Quarry Road, Gap, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, October 21, 2024.  He was the husband of Fannie E. King Stoltzfus.  He was born in Kinzers, son of the late Stephen U. & Mary Fisher Stoltzfus.  He worked as a carpenter.  He was a member of the Old Order Amish...

Oct 20, 2024

Janet L. "Peanut" Burns, age 93, of Quarryville, formerly of Willow Street, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Robert M. Burns for 44 years before his death on June 5, 1996.  Born in Lime Valley, she was the daughter of the late Roy M. and Margaret Herr Miller. She graduated from...

Oct 19, 2024

Robert L. Shoff, age 85 of Quarryville, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at his home.  He was the husband of Alice Howell Shoff with whom he celebrated 66 years of marriage on June 14th.  Born in Fishing Creek, PA, he was the son of the late Charles & Olive Shultz Shoff.  He was a member of Bethesda...

Oct 17, 2024

Sarah Estelle Beiler, infant daughter of Melvin & Edna Stoltzfus Beiler of Atglen, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024.  Our princess, our little star. Destined for royalty, destined to shine. Created with purpose, a legacy that lives on. Death has no claim on this significant life. We celebrate victory and resurrection life in Christ, knowing our Sarah is...

Oct 9, 2024

Elaine R. Updegrove, age 95 of Shillington, PA, passed away at Garden Spot Village of New Holland, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.  She was the wife of the late George S. Updegrove who passed away in 2001.  She was born in Reading on May 23, 1929.  Daughter of the late James G. & Hannah (Paul) Musser.  She was a...

Oct 9, 2024

Rachel B. Stoltzfus, age 73, of 12163 Herndon Oak Grove Road, Herndon, Kentucky, formerly of Quarryville, passed away on  Wednesday, October 9, 2024.   She was the wife of Jacob M. Stoltzfus of KY and the late Jacob M. Stoltzfus.  Born in Christiana, she was the daughter of the late Issac B. and Savilla Beiler King.  Rachel was a member...

Oct 5, 2024

Lillie Mae Stout, 88, of Oxford passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024. She was the spouse of Leonard Twyman for 50 years. Born in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Boonie and Bessie Ward Potter. Lillie loved reading mystery, spiritual and cook books. Lillie was very crafty. She made her own dolls, made angels...