Obituaries

Jun 8, 2024

Rachel K. Stoltzfus, age 81, of Gap, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 8, 2024 after a courageous battle with leukemia.  She was married to Amos K. Stoltzfus for a blessed 62 years.  She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Jacob N. and Rachel King Beiler.  Rachel was a member of West Haven Amish Mennonite...

Jun 4, 2024

Benjamin S. Blank, 3 year old son of John R. and Sadie F. Stoltzfoos Blank, of 281 Bell Road, Christiana, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. He attended the Old Order Amish Church with his parents. He is survived by his siblings: Elam S., Amos S., Emma S., and Gideon S., all at home, grandparents: Elam...

Jun 3, 2024

Luca Zion Stoltzfus, 8 month old son of Benuel K. and Lydianne Marie Stoltzfus Stoltzfus, of 201 Bluebird Lane, Parkesburg, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware. He attended the Older Amish Church with his parents. Surviving besides his parents are 4 siblings: Estherlynn Marie, Micah Jaylon, Jathan Caleb, Jared Tye, all at...

Jun 3, 2024

Helen M. "Dell" Haywood, age 84, passed away at the Spring Mill Senior Living Center on Monday, June 3, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Michael Haywood and the late companion of Bud Bauer.  She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late William & Helen Fink Marlin.  She graduated from North Carolina State College with a...

Jun 2, 2024

Levis A. Trimble, "Mike" 87, peacefully entered rest on June 2, 2024. He was born on July 14, 1936, in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County to Giles and Helen Trimble. He was the husband of Barbara E. Reed Trimble who preceded him in death in 2004. He had two daughters, Dawn V. wife of Galen Ross Jr, and Cindy...

May 30, 2024

William E. "Bill" Daily, Jr. age 76 of Christiana, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the husband of Diane Stoltzfus Daily with whom he was happily married for 52 years.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late William E. Sr. and Betty Barr Daily.  He attended Calvary Monument...

May 30, 2024

Jerry S. Stoltzfus, age 55, of 369 S. Belmont Road, Paradise, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. He was married to Susanna King Stoltzfus for a blessed 33 years. He was born in Christiana, son of Mary M. Stoltzfus Stoltzfus of Cristiana and the late Daniel E. Stoltzfus. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church....

May 29, 2024

J. Kenneth Hershey, age 81 of Willow Street, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.  He was the husband of JoAnne Campbell Hershey with whom he would have celebrated 60 years of marriage on November 7th.  He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Raymond C. & Mabel Leaman Hershey.  He graduated from...

May 27, 2024

Maryellen Risser Cranston, 63, of Ashfield, Massachusetts, formerly of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, died May 27, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Jay M. and Lois Anne (Carter) Risser. Maryellen graduated in 1979 from Lampeter-Strasburg High School, and in 1983 from Pennsylvania State University receiving her degree in Foreign Service and International Politics. She worked for Bank of Lancaster...

May 25, 2024

Jane M. Bowers, age 93, of Soudersburg, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was the wife of the late Robert M. "Bob" Bowers. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Harry F. Jr. and G. Marie Erb Myers. She was graduate of McCaskey High School. Jane was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church...

May 23, 2024

Jonathan Rodgers, age 40 of Narvon, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the foster son of Levi K. Stoltzfus of Narvon and the late Anna Mary Stoltzfus Stoltzfus.  Jon attended Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church. He graduated from IU13 in 2005. He enjoyed attending the Community Care Center.  He...

May 23, 2024

Louise Knosp, age 73 of Paradise, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  She was the wife of James L. Knosp with whom she was happily married for 53 years.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Fry.  She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church...

May 23, 2024

Anita Frey Barthelson, age 90, of Chestertown, Md, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore.  Anita was predeceased by her loving husband Norman A. Barthelson who died in 2017.

Anita was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1934, the daughter of the late Frederick H. and Anna Huber Frey, immigrants...

May 22, 2024

James R. Farmer, age 50, of Nottingham passed away at home on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He was married to Helen Brinton Farmer for 23 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Carl E. And Gloria Weidman Farmer. James enjoyed bowling, participating in many leagues throughout his life with his family. He always looked forward...

May 18, 2024

Albert L. "Al"  Warfel, age 73, of New Providence passed away Saturday, May 19, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was married to Leda Fezette Warfel with whom he would have celebrated 20 years of marriage on June 6th. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Albert Warfel and the late Pauline Fitzkee Warfel Rineer. Al...

May 18, 2024

Ivan S. Stoltzfus, age 85, of Honey Brook, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at his home. He was the husband of Anna Mae Beiler Stoltzfus for over 64 years. Born in Honey Brook, he was the son of the late Gideon E. and Katie L. Stoltzfoos Stoltzfus. Ivan was a member of Honey Brook Community Church. He...

May 17, 2024

Eric S. Resch, age 62, of Lancaster passed away at home on Friday May 17, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George S. and Rosemary Laukhuff Resch. Eric worked as a printer for 42 years for Intelecom Printing, previously known as Lancaster Press. He graduated from McCaskey High School class of 1980. Eric enjoyed...

May 14, 2024

Tirzah Grace Newswanger, 1 month old infant daughter of Nathan H. And Regina Nolt Newswanger of Reinholds, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at home.  In addition to her parents she is survived by 2 siblings: Jenna B. And Tyler Z. Newswanger at home, grandparents Wilmer and Edna Hoover Newswanger of Mohnton, PA, Paul Jr. and Joanne Seibel...

May 14, 2024

David G. Lapp, age 90, formerly of Paradise passed away at Fairmount Homes on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.  He was the husband of the late Vilma D. Stoltzfus Lapp who passed away on May 28, 2015.  He was born in Gordonville, son of the late Samuel & Susan Glick Lapp.  He was a member of Calvary Monument Bible Church,...

May 11, 2024

Edwin (Eddie) H. Ranck, age 88, formerly of Christiana, passed away at Landis Homes on Saturday, May 11, 2024. He was the husband of Rosanna (Rosie) Engel Ranck. They would have celebrated 68th years of marriage on May 30. Edwin, born in Lancaster, was the son of Elvin & Alma Herr Ranck. Edwin & Rosanna began their married life...