Obituaries

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,...

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.