Obituaries

Jul 24, 2024

Judith Lane Slaymaker, age 78 of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of Carl E. Slaymaker. She was the daughter of the late J. William and Bernice Lane Miller of Gordonville. She graduated from Pequea Valley High School, class of 1964 and from Goldey-Beacom Collage class of 1966. Judy...

Jul 24, 2024

Robert "Bob" Zercher, age 89 of Holtwood, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was married to Joyce Farmer Zercher on September 1, 1957 and celebrated 66 beautiful years of marriage. Born in Marticville, he was the son of the late Andrew and Helen...

Jul 24, 2024

C. Donald Cox, age 89 formerly of Oxford, passed away at the Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.  He was born in Potter County, son of the late Richard O. & Effie Jane Lammey Cox.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oxford, serving as deacon and youth group leader for many...

Jul 23, 2024

Lori Lynne Le'Mon, 50, formerly of Quarryville passed on July, 23, 2024. Born in Philadelphia to the late William H. And Wilmalee (nee Eckman) Le'Mon. Lori graduated from Samuel S. Fels, Class of 1993, in Philadelphia. She was a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA), Horticulture's Society, and Computer Education Society of Philadelphia (CESOP) formerly known as...

Jul 23, 2024

James B. Reardon, II, age 77, of Lancaster, PA died July 23, 2024.  He was the husband of Louise Worth Reardon.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Richard R. and Dorothy M. Shay Reardon.

Jim owned and operated his own machine shop and auto parts business.

At his request there will...

Jul 22, 2024

Levi K. Stoltzfus, age 82, of Narvon, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 22, 2024.  He was the husband of the late Anna Mary Stoltzfus Stoltzfus who passed away on November 19, 2009.  He was a member of Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church.  He was a dairy farmer in the Gap & Paradise Area, working then for...

Jul 22, 2024

James L. Knosp, age 75 of Paradise, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at his home.  He was the husband of the late Louise Fry Knosp for nearly 53 years before her passing on May 23, 2024.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Karl and Marie Dyer Knosp.  Jim was a member of Saint...

Jul 22, 2024

Sean Smith, age 54, of Quarryville passed away at home on Monday, July 22, 2024. Born in Swarthmore, PA, he was the son of Thomas M. and Ann V. Birl Smith. Sean worked as a farmer and a mechanic. He loved his dog Daisy dearly. Surviving besides his parents are 3 siblings: Bret Smith (Reynell) of Durango, CO, Amber...

Jul 20, 2024

Elsie R. Shade, age 96, formerly of Christiana, passed away at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community on Saturday, July 20, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Henry C. Shade who passed away on May 27, 1990.  She was born in Mariewka, Romania, in a region known as Besserabia, daughter of the late Emanuel & Hedwig Schritter Gwinner.  ...

Jul 18, 2024

Amos D. Hoover, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2024.  He was born in White Horse, Gap, PA, son of the late Jacob R. and Anna E. Martin Hoover.  He is survived by his wonderful wife Wanda Flores Hoover, Brother Raymond M Hoover and 8 children: Virginia Hoover, Phyliss, wife of Barry...

Jul 17, 2024

Judith P. Hartman, age 83, of Stevens, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Ephrata Community Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Milton Edward Hartman Jr.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. Jr. and Ruth Beeby Paul.

Judith enjoyed going to the beach, having a good laugh in...

Jul 16, 2024

Edith M. Shaub, age 89, formerly of Christiana, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.  She was born in Christiana, daughter of the late Park D. & Ella Mae Thompson Stewart.  In the past Edie had worked at the former Christiana Cannery, Christiana Laundry and Anderson Pretzel Bakery.  She loved to decorate, word search...

Jul 16, 2024

Geneva K. Martin, 92, of Landis Homes, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 16, with her children by her side.

Born in Holmes County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Mast and Beulah Kauffman, and the beloved wife for 64 years of the late Melvin J. Martin, who passed away in June,...

Jul 15, 2024

Clyde L. Heller, Jr. Age 87, formerly of Paradise, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was the husband of the late Sarah L. Fisher Heller for 35 years before her passing on August 30, 2021.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Clyde L. and Kathryn Landis...

Jul 14, 2024

Malinda Z. Stoltzfus, 88, of Honey Brook, PA, got into the chariot as it swung low on July 14, 2024. Born on October 5, 1935, she was the daughter of the late David E. and Fannie (Zook) Stoltzfus. For 31 years Malinda was the wife of Allen Lee Stoltzfus, who passed in 1986.

Malinda enjoyed an active...

Jul 9, 2024

Donalene W. Grove, age 96, of North Hopewell Township, has been longing to be with her late husband of 69 years, Bruce H. Grove, and on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 they were reunited in Heaven.  Born in Red Lion, she was the daughter of the late Charles Wesley Ralph and Sallie Almeda Snyder Rineholt and grew up in Red...

Jul 8, 2024

Katie R. Zook, age 71 of Christiana, PA, passed away at home on Monday, July 8, 2024.  She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late David & Rebecca King Zook.  She attended the Old Order Amish Church.  Surviving 4 siblings:  Lydia Mae wife Amos Stoltzfus, Jr., Melvin K. husband of Mary King Zook,  Jonathan Marvin husband of Mary...

Jul 6, 2024

Michael J. Volpe, 86, of Christiana, PA, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was the husband of Paula A. Fenner Volpe for 35 years. Born in South Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Frank and Lucardy Volpe. Michael was a member of the Catholic Faith. He worked as an electrician for...

Jul 4, 2024

Grace V. "Gracie" Fox of the Welsh Mountains, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Moravian Manor Communities.  She was the wife of the late Harry W. Fox for 47 years before his passing on August 17, 2005.  Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Mary Frybarger Lynch.  Gracie was a devoted...

Jul 4, 2024

Samuel S. King, 18 month-old son of Amos L. Jr. and Fannie Stoltzfus King of 528 Union School Road, Oxford, passed away at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware on Thursday, July 4, 2024.  He was born in Quarryville and attended the Old Order Amish Church with his family.   In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother,...