Obituaries

Sep 27, 2024

Anna P. Sweigart, age 91, of Gap, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 peacefully at home with family.  She was the wife of the late Calvin G. Sweigart who died March 11, 1995.  Born June 26, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mary Macareth Pratt.  Anna was an active member in Robert Fulton Order...

Sep 25, 2024

Jack L. Bates Jr., age 72 of Mountville, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at his home. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Jack L. Bates Sr. and Dorothy Brown Bates Styer, step father Harold J. Styer. Jack enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, biking, and scuba diving. He is survived by a daughter, Jennifer wife of...

Sep 23, 2024

Karen M. Swinehart, age 67 of Strasburg, PA, passed away at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg on Monday, September 23, 2024, after her brief battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her loving family. Karen was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, grammy, aunt and friend. She was the wife of Robert D. "Bob" Swinehart, Jr., with whom she...

Sep 22, 2024

Elaine M. Groff, age 79, formerly of Coatesville, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Chester County Hospital.  She was the wife of Maurice "Dale" Groff.  Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Charles Peter and Mary H. Swider Klinovski.  Elaine was a member of Sandy Hill Community Church and graduate of  the former Scott...

Sep 18, 2024

Elizabeth Esh, stillborn daughter of Omar F. and Martha K. Esh Esh of 353 Camargo Road, Quarryville, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2024 at Women and BabiesHospital, Lancaster.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by 5 siblings: Alvin E., Maryann E., Benjamin E., Lillian E., Marcus E., all at home, grandparents: Samuel S. and Elizabeth S....

Sep 18, 2024

Abner S. Stoltzfus, one week old infant son of Jonas S. & Elizabeth S. Beiler Stoltzfus of 344 Bell Road, Christiana, PA, was born at UPMC Lititz on September 11th and passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.  Surviving besides his parents is a brother Alvin B. Stoltzfus at home, grandparents:  Jonas E. & Barbie S....

Sep 14, 2024

Alverda M. Zook, age 93, formerly of Ronks, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Jonas F. Zook for 65 years before he passed away on February 1, 2014.  She was born in Leacock Twp., daughter of the late Jacob & Florence Heinley Lapp.  She was a member of St. John's United...

Sep 13, 2024

Dorothy E. Bleecher, age 72 of Strasburg, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at her home. She was the wife of Russell Bleecher for almost 40 years. Born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Robert W. and Marguerite M. Weaver McCauley. She was a graduate of Solanco High School. She enjoyed going to cars shows, watching NASCAR and...

Sep 13, 2024

Donna E. Kreider, age 81 of Lititz, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Robert H. Kreider. She was born in Lancaster daughter of the late Lester C. and Dorothy Romanie Troop Garner. She is survived by 2 children: Jodi wife of Michael Wetherhold Jr. of...

Sep 12, 2024

Harold Gregory "Greg" Long, age 69 of Drumore, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at his home.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Arthur Raymond and Gloria May Kissinger Long.  Greg started his own paving company in the 80's.  He was a hot rod enthusiast, and he loved running heavy equipment, spending time in...

Sep 11, 2024

James E. Gillenwater Sr., age 82 of New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was the husband of Brenda Lawson Gillenwater. He was born in West Virginia, son of the late Henry R. and Dorothy Lily Gillenwater. He loved God, hunting, fishing, the mountains and spending time with his family. Surviving besides his wife are 4...

Sep 11, 2024

Annie Elizabeth (Haldeman) Hess, age 81 of Pequea, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at home. She was married to her husband James Hess Jr. for 58 years. Annie was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Dorothy Marie Haldeman. Annie was a waitress for many years, most of them at Willow Valley Family Restaurant. Annie enjoyed...

Sep 9, 2024

Marian I. Wilson, age 103, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.  She was the wife of the late William A. Wilson, Sr, who passed away on February 6, 2004.  She was born in Elkton, MD, daughter of the late Leiper & Elizabeth Bradley Jackson. She was a member of Freedom Life and...

Sep 9, 2024

James (Jim) E. Fuller Jr., age 69 of Gap, PA, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, September 9, 2024. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of Anna Lois Milligan Fuller of FL and the late James E. Fuller Sr. Jim was a loving father to hischildren: James E. Fuller III of Manheim, Marisa wife of Ryan...

Sep 8, 2024

Ida Sue Jackson, age 80, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the Brandywine Living of Longwood at Kennett Square.  She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Brinton W. & Edna W. "Ted" Walton Jackson.

Sue graduated from Octorara High School class of 1961 and furthered her education with a BA from Lycoming College;...

Sep 5, 2024

Tracy L. Tomlinson, age 57 of Kirkwood, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in West Grove, he was the son of Russell E. Tomlinson of Kirkwood and the late Lois Styer Tomlinson.  Tracy was a graduate of Solanco High School.  He volunteered for the Quarryville Fire Company, Community Fire Company of Rising...

Sep 4, 2024

Christopher "Chris" D. Kennedy, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2024. Born in Darby, Pennsylvania, Chis was the son of the late Virgil and Margaret Kennedy. Chris worked for Upper Darby Township and Delaware County Communications. He was a true public servant. He was a life member of the Garrettford Drexel Hill Fire Company, as well as...

Sep 3, 2024

Jerry G. Wallace Sr., age 83 of Quarryville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at home with his loving wife of 29 years by his side. He was the husband of Dorothy M. Dressler Wallace. He was born in Millington, MD, son of the late Franklin W. & Mildred A. Atwell Wallace. Jerry proudly served in the...

Sep 3, 2024

Joan A. McCartney, age 85 of Christiana, PA, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.  She was the wife of John J. McCartney, Jr., with whom she would have celebrated 67 years of marriage on September 21st.  She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Francis & Josephine Casey Zeh.  She was a member of...

Sep 3, 2024

Lizzie B. Glick, age 90, of 172 Featherbed Lane, Quarryville, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the home of her daughter, Sadie Swarey.  She was the wife of the late Amos K. Glick who died August 13, 2022.  Born in Gap, she was the daughter of the late Levi S. and Lizzie Lapp Fisher.  Lizzie was a...