Obituaries

Jul 3, 2024

Theodorus Stephanus Janssen, age 87, of Christiana, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.  He was the husband of Sheena M. Donald Janssen with whom he celebrated 48 years of marriage on November 28th.  He was born in Millingen aan de Rijn, Netherlands, son of the late Johannes & Johanna Marie Van Anhold Janssen.  He owned...

Jul 2, 2024

R. Lee Coates, age 90 of Kinzers, PA, passed away at Newport Meadows of Christiana on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.  He was the husband of Anna Mary "Babe" Seldomridge Coates with whom he would have celebrated 71 years of marriage in September.  He was born in Gap, son of the late Robert L. & Dorothy Shertz Coates.  He was...

Jul 2, 2024

Janet Lauren Conte passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer at the age of 41.  She was a graduate of Octorara High School.  She then earned a degree from Lancaster County Career and Technology Center as a Dental Assistant.

Janet was preceded in death by her infant daughter Olivia Campos.  She is survived...

Jul 1, 2024

Naomi E. King, infant daughter of Amos S. and Barbara F. Esh King of 1481 Tanning Yard Hollow Road, Peach Bottom, passed away at home shortly after birth on Monday, July 1, 2024.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by grandparents Bennie and Rachel Miller King of WV, John and Rachel Fisher Esh of Peach Bottom, great-grandparents...

Jun 30, 2024

Edna M. "Bubble" Oatman, age 74, passed away on Sunday June 30, 2024 at the UPMC of Lititz.  She was born in Coatesville, daughter of the late William & Hazel Mae Wallace Tillman.  She was retired from Exide Technologies of Lampeter.  She enjoyed exercising especially with Richard Simmons, reading, walking crossword puzzles, watching Lifetime and Hallmark shows and most...

Jun 28, 2024

Clair Cletus Burkhart, 88, of Cochranville, PA, went home to be the Lord on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Jenners Pond, West Grove. He was born on Christmas Day of 1935 to the late Benjamin and Ruthanna (Hertzler) Burkhart.

Clair will be deeply missed by his wife of 68 years, Miriam (Grosh) Burkhart and their children: Edward...

Jun 26, 2024

Nancy Hall Gieniec, 87, of Lancaster PA, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and community leader, passed away peacefully at home on June 26,2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and service. She was the cherished wife of Dr. Casimir Gieniec and the devoted mother to her three surviving children: Michael (Vicki), Jeffrey (Melissa), and Jennifer (John Wade). She...

Jun 23, 2024

Jeffrey D. Miller, Sr., age 70, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 23, 2024.  He was the husband of Kay Gibson Miller.  At Jeff's request there will be no service.

Jun 22, 2024

Elizabeth S. Esh, age 90 of 243 Summit Hill Road, Quarryville, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the home of her daughter.  She was the wife of the late John Esh, Jr. who passed away on October 27, 2017.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Amos S. & Sylvia Stoltzfus Glick.  Elizabeth was...

Jun 22, 2024

Mast Stoltzfus, age 96 of Cochranville, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at his home.  He was the husband of Anna Z. Zook Stoltzfus for 62 years before her passing on July 9, 2022.  Born in Elverson, he was the son of the late David & Sadie Mast Stoltzfus.  Mast was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church.  ...

Jun 19, 2024

Joan M. Bills, age 67, of Kinzers, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.  She was the wife of Robert L. Bills with whom she celebrated 47 years of marriage on October 16th.  She was born in Lancaster, daughter of A. Grace Geyer Parmer of Kinzers and the late P. Robert Parmer.  She graduated from Pequea...

Jun 18, 2024

Sharon L. Eavenson, age 83 of Christiana, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.  She was the wife of Charles R. "Bob" Eavenson.  She was born in Coatesville, daughter of the late William & Dorothy Russell.  In the past she had worked at Lanchester Medical Center of Gap.  She enjoyed NASCAR.  Surviving besides her husband is...

Jun 18, 2024

Sahlor M. Weaver Sr., age 85 of Lititz, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was born in Quarryville, son of the late Andrew and Dora Waltman Weaver. Sahlor proudly served in the United States Army. He was an avid fisherman. He also coached Warwick Little League baseball and football. Surviving are 3 children: Cindy wife...

Jun 17, 2024

On June 17, 2024, Preston M. Mowery, 21 of Gordonville, met Jesus face to face too soon for his earthly family, but the right time in God's plan – a plan we trust – even though we surely cannot understand it in this life. Preston was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania on July 2, 2002 son of Kimberly A....

Jun 13, 2024

Ruth B. Zook Beiler, 89, of Kinzers, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was born in Gap, daughter of the late Amos and Rebecca Beiler Zook. Her husband of 68 years, Elvin L. Beiler, passed away on April 16, 2024. She is survived by her six children, Clair E. husband of Verna Glick Beiler,...

Jun 13, 2024

John S. Sgro, age 83, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024.  He was born in Philadelphia on December 11, 1940.  Son of the late John & Mary Yurchak Sgro.  He was the beloved husband of Eleanor M. Stahl Sgro.  Also surviving is a sister Suzanne wife of Robert Parkinson, two sister in laws: Mary wife of Bill Bandoch...

Jun 11, 2024

Michael Bruno, age 71, of Gordonville, passed away on June 11, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the fiancé of Rebecca A. Krivoniak. He was born in Queens, New York, son of the late Michael J. and Constance M. Bruno. Over his lifetime he has worn  many hats... youth baseball coach, cheerleader at cousins softball games, chef, mixologist,...

Jun 11, 2024

John R. Esch, age 82, of 278 Truce Road, New Providence, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was the husband of the late Lydia L. Zook Esch. He was born in Lancaster son of the late, Elam M. and Lydia Stoltzfus Esch. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He is survived...

Jun 10, 2024

Betty M. Wenger, age 97, formerly of Ronks, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Mennonite Homes.  She was the wife of the late Charles E. Wenger who passed away in 2011.  Born in Upper Leacock Township, she was the daughter of the late Leonard C. Sr. and Elizabeth Kunkle Miller.  Betty was a member of Paradise...

Jun 10, 2024

Linda G. Fisher, age 7 of 274 Radcliff Road, Willow Street, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center. Born in Strasburg, she was the daughter of Ephraim and Sarah Glick Fisher.  Linda attended the Old Order Amish Church with her parents.  Surviving are 6 siblings; Naomi G., Jacob G., Lydia G.,...