Obituaries

Aug 31, 2024

Helen L. Townsley, 95, formerly of Drumore, passed away at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community on Saturday, August 31, 2024.  She was the wife of the late William J. Townsley, Sr. who died December 12, 1999.  Born in Quarryville, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Florence Shirk Eckman.

Helen had been employed as a kitchen...

Aug 31, 2024

Amy A. Wiker, age 50, of Cochranville, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 31, 2024.  She was the partner of Michael Walton, with whom she resided.  She was born in Lancaster, daughter of Carol & Donald Buckwalter of Christiana.  Amy worked in the Human Resources Department at Nemours Children's Hospital of Delaware.  She graduated from Octorara High...

Aug 29, 2024

Donald L. McVey, age 92 of New Providence, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Lancaster Nursing and Rehab.  He was the companion of Ardythe M. Gaus for 54 years before her passing on January 14, 2016.  Born in Colora, MD, he was the son of the late Roman and Ethel Dawson McVey.  Don worked his early years...

Aug 28, 2024

Isaac S. King, age 57, of 1336 Beaver Dam Road, Honey Brook, PA, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.  He was the husband of Nancy Jane Smucker King.  He was born in Georgetown, PA, son of the late Enos K. & Barbara Stoltzfus King.  He was the owner of a produce market stand.  He was...

Aug 26, 2024

Jody L. Melson, of Gordonville, went home to be with her Savior on Monday, August 26, 2024 after a 6 ½ year battle with cancer.  She was the wife of Alex Melson, which whom she celebrated 28 beautiful years of marriage. Born in Huntingdon, she was the daughter of James L. and the late Sharon M. Bookhamer.  Jody was...

Aug 25, 2024

Benjamin B. Zook, age 71, of 1550 River Road, Drumore, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the husband of Martha K. Fisher Zook.  Born in Christiana, he was the son of the late Elam K. and Mary Beiler Zook.  Benjamin was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  In addition to...

Aug 24, 2024

Shiloh James Gibson, newborn son of Braydan and Alana Kreider Gibson, passed away at Women's and Babies Hospital, on Saturday, August 24, 2024. In addition to his parents he is survived by a brother: Tucker Gibson, and preceded in death by 5 siblings who died before birth.

Shiloh. A reminder of God's presence dwelling with us. A...

Aug 23, 2024

Alice A. Greenawalt, age 83, of Willow Street, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Lancaster General Hospital.   She was the wife of the late Peter Greenawalt who passed away on January 11, 2005.  She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Lloyd L. & Rose Sest Laukhuff.  She was a member of Grace Baptist Church...

Aug 23, 2024

On Friday, August 23rd, Ronald D Funk, 79, of Gordonville passed away peacefully. Ron was born in Bloomsburg, PA, the son of Howard and Madalyn Funk.  He graduated from Central Columbia High School and earned a BA in Education from Bloomsburg University.  As a young man living in Bloomsburg, Ron was an auctioneer apprentice with Lloyd Force and worked...

Aug 21, 2024

Eli E. Stoltzfus, stillborn son of Samuel B. and Lizzie S. Esh Stoltzfus, 386 Bartville Road, Kirkwood, 17536, was born and passed away at home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. In addition to his parents, he is survived by 8 siblings: Mary S., Henry S., Jacob S., David S., Aaron S., Samuel B., Sylvia S. and Katie S., all...

Aug 21, 2024

Sean O'Brien of Leola, age 60, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 21, 2024. He was born October 28, 1963 to the late Gerald "Gerry" & Louise "Lou" Sartor O'Brien in Washington, DC. After Gerry's passing in 1966, Lou remarried the late James Harvey and the two raised their blended family of 7 children in Vienna,...

Aug 18, 2024

Catharine Elizabeth Scheffel King's spirit eagerly went home to meet her Saviour face to face when her body died on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the age of 90, 50 years after her first cancer diagnosis.  She was also anxious to be reunited with her husband of over 61 years, the late Joseph S. King who died January 31,...

Aug 16, 2024

Daniel S. Esh, age 89, of Gordonville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 16, 2024, surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of the late Lena Rachel Esh.  Born in Gordonville, PA, he was the son of the late Jacob S. and Rachel Smoker Esh. He was a member of Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church, Bird-In-Hand,...

Aug 12, 2024

Lloyd E. Kreider, age 88 met his Lord and Savior face to face, August 12, 2024.  He was the loving husband of Joyce A. Horst Kreider with whom he celebrated 68 years of marriage on May 5th.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Elmer R. & Verna Eby Kreider.  Lloyd attended Calvary.  He loved the...

Aug 12, 2024

Henry S. Beiler, infant son of Reuben L. and Rebecca S. Stoltzfus Beiler, 903 Vintage Road, Christiana PA, 17509, was born and passed away at the Women's and Babies Hospital on Monday, August 12, 2024. In addition to his parents, he is survived by 4 siblings: Mary S., Elam E., Isaac K., and Barbie S. Beiler, all at home,...

Aug 11, 2024

Brian J. Cisowski Sr., age 37 of Quarryville, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born in Christiana, DE, son of Joseph F. and Patricia A. Patterson-Smith Cisowski. He enjoyed tinkering on anything with an engine, riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing with his friend Josh Shubert, playing pool at the...

Aug 10, 2024

Donna Lynn Crasten, age 61, of Gap, PA, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 10, 2024.  She was the beloved wife of Kevin Crasten, with whom she celebrated 32 years of happy marriage on Sept 14th.  She was born in Chester, PA, daughter of George & Barbara Smith Walton of Gap. In the past she demonstrated her...

Aug 10, 2024

Sadie Mae Stoltzfus, age 79, of 416 Dry Wells Road, Quarryville, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Enos K. Stoltzfus, who passed away on July 15, 2023.  She was born in Gordonville, daughter of the late Christian S. & Fannie Riehl King.  She was a member of the Old Order Amish...

Aug 9, 2024

Jane Elizabeth Sprout Ferguson of Quarryville, PA, formerly of Kirkwood, age 94, passed away at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community on Friday, August 9, 2024.  Born in Holtwood, Jane was the daughter of the late Fred and Josephine Keefer Sprout.  She was a member and former Deacon of Union Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday school for 40 years.  Jane...

Aug 8, 2024

Benjamin "Ben" Denlinger Hershey, 92, of Lititz, Pennsylvania, passed away after a brief illness on August 8, 2024, at his Landis Homes cottage surrounded by family. He was a member of Landis Valley Christian Fellowship. Ben was the oldest of six children born to Sem E. and Martha (Denlinger) Hershey. He spent his childhood and youth on a dairy...