Obituaries

Dec 12, 2024

Benuel S. Ebersol, 4 month old son of Omar L. and Rachel B. Stoltzfus Ebersol of 75 Olson Lane, Rising Sun, MD, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at home.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by 2 siblings: Elizabeth S. and Eli S. at home, grandparents Eli O. and Susie Z. Lapp Ebersol of Quarryville,...

Dec 6, 2024

Gordie Mellinger, age 85 of Quarryville, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. He was the husband of Ruth Denlinger Mellinger. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Alvin and Edna Denlinger Mellinger. Gordie was a member of Strasburg Mennonite Church where he served as a youth advisor and as a Trustee....

Dec 5, 2024

Robert L. Keene, age 81 of Smoketown, PA, passed away at the Mt. Joy Hospice Center on Thursday, December 5, 2024.  He was born in Bart, PA, son of the late John M. Sr. & Hannah Gilbert Keene.  He graduated from Solanco High School.  He retired from Farmers First Bank of Wakefield, where he served as Branch Manager.  He...

Dec 5, 2024

Ruth A. Denlinger, age 94 of Lititz, passed peacefully to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Landis Homes.  She was the wife of the late Daniel D. Denlinger who passed away in 1996.  Born in Gap, she was the daughter of the late Maurice S. and Mary K. Martin Hershey.  She was a member of Mellinger...

Dec 5, 2024

Elizabeth K. Stoltzfoos, 2 month old infant daughter of Benjamin S. and Annie G. King Stoltzfoos, of 168 Peters Creed Road, Peach Bottom, passed way at Nemours Childrens Hospital on Thursday, December 5, 2024. She is survived by 2 siblings: Lydia K. and Eprhaim K. Stoltzfoos, both at home, grandparents: John and Ariana S. Stoltzfus Stoltzfoos and Malinda F....

Dec 5, 2024

Mary E. Kipphorn, age 82 formally of Holtwood, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Evergreen Estates. She was the wife of the late Harold A. Kipphorn Sr. who passed on June 29, 2013. Mary was an active member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. She enjoyed birdwatching, especially hummingbirds, family gatherings, her grand puppies, and most of all...

Dec 4, 2024

Rebecca R. Blank, 67, of 287 Brick Road, Oxford, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was the wife of Amos G. Blank. She was born in Kirkwood, daughter of the late John A. and Katie Riehl Lapp. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Survivng besides her husband are 12 children:...

Dec 4, 2024

Donald W. Gibbs of Kirkwood, PA died peacefully on the afternoon of December 4th, 2024. He was the widower of Martha T. Gibbs, his loving wife for thirty-eight years, who passed away in 2014. He is survived by his brother, Bruce Gibbs & wife Eva of San Rafael, CA, his son, Ashley B. & wife Lauren, and his two...

Dec 4, 2024

Sarah S. Miller, age 78 of 1718 A. Valley Road, Christiana, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.  She was the wife of Isaac S. Miller, with whom she celebrated 58 years of marriage on November 17th.  She was born in Bird In Hand, daugher of the late Isreal M. & Nancy Stoltzfus Beiler.  She was a member...

Dec 3, 2024

On December 3, 2024, our beloved Pearl I. Schaefer, an amazing 100 years old, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family. She is now reunited with her late husband of 64 years, Eli L. Schaefer and her precious daughter, Robin E. Groff.

Born in Brownstown, she was the daughter of...

Dec 3, 2024

Joseph S. King, Jr., age 63, formerly of Cochranville, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Newport Meadows, Christiana.  He was the husband of Kimberly Haught King for over 30 years.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Joseph S. and Catharine Scheffel King.  Joe was of the Christian Faith.  He enjoyed driving and did...

Dec 1, 2024

Karen L. Webber, age 63, of Sinking Spring, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at home. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Eleanore Good Dilda. She worked as the Field Services Advisor for American Crane & Equipment Corp. for 23 years. Karen enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, and completing...

Nov 28, 2024

Clayton (Clate) J. Metzler, 91, formerly of Willow Street, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at York Hospital. He was born at home in Strasburg to the late Clayton H. and Irene G. Metzler.

Clayton was a 1952 graduate of Solanco High School. Following his years of farming, he was employed many...

Nov 28, 2024

Gloria J. Rintz, age 78, formerly of Eden Road, Quarryville, PA passed away of natural causes at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community on Thursday, November 28, 2024.  Leaving her earthly home for the heavenly kingdom and looking forward to seeing Jesus.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Mary (Bishop) Rintz. Gloria is...

Nov 28, 2024

Benjamin L. Clark, age 80, formerly of Kinzer passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Landis Homes. He was the husband of Mary Esther Hess Clark for 59 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late David and Esther Landis Clark. He was a member of Hershey Mennonite Church and a former member at Kinzer...

Nov 26, 2024

Mildred L. Umble, age 91, formerly of Christiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.  She was the wife of the late Vernon R. Umble who passed away on August 14, 2023.  She was born on the family farm in West Rock Hill Township, daugher of the late Henry S. & Edna Godshall...

Nov 26, 2024

Archer Zayn & Dominik Martin DellaRova, twin sons of Steven DellaRova, II & Jessica Ray of Gap.  Both boys were born on Monday, November 25, 2024.  Archer Zayn passed away on Monday, November 25th and Dominik Martin passed away on Tuesday, November 26th.  Surviving besides their parents are 5 siblings:  Steven Ellis, III, Leeanah Estelle, Bruce Cole, Ellie Elizabeth...

Nov 25, 2024

G. Kent "Feedman" Ressler, age 67 of Ronks, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the husband of Debra A. Pike Ressler for 37 years before her passing on November 4, 2014.  Born in Paradise, he was the son of the late Gordon B. and Ruth A. Wenger Ressler. Kent graduated from...

Nov 25, 2024

JoAnne Campbell Hershey, age 80, left the constraints of time and entered eternity on Monday, November 25, 2024.  Born on November 6, 1944 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Paul H. & Alma Burkholder Campbell.  She was the wife of the late J. Kenneth Hershey who passed away on May 29, 2024.  She was a member of Mechanic...

Nov 23, 2024

Noah K. Beiler, age 93 of Narvon, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at his home.  He was the husband of Lydia Zook Beiler with whom he celebrated 67 years of marriage.  Born in Ronks, he was the son of the late Jacob N. and Rachel King Beiler.  Noah was a member of West Haven Amish Mennonite Church.  ...