Obituaries

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...

May 9, 2024

Roy A. Niemann, Sr., age 87, of Gap, passed away on Thursday, May, 9, 2024 at Chester County Hospital. He was the husband of the late Helen T. Blackburn Niemann. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Roy. W. and Marie Kelly Niemann. He graduated from Penn State University and worked as a manufacturing engineer.  He...

May 8, 2024

John F. Martin, age 80, of Peach Bottom, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.  He was the husband of Edith Caldwell Martin who passed away on October 18, 1996.  Born in Sugar Grove, VA, he was the son of the late Kyle and Dorothy Rich Martin.  In the past he had worked at the Peach...

May 7, 2024

Leah L. Fisher, age 76, of 729 Georgetown Road, Ronks, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Elmer F. Fisher who died August 13, 2023.  Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Eli K. and Annie K. Lapp Beiler.  Leah was a member of the...

May 4, 2024

Nancy E. Findley, age 88, of Quarryville, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 4, 2024.  She was the wife of the late W. Karl Findley, who passed away on March 22, 2015.  She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Walter Franklin & Ellen Mary Graybill Eberly.  She was a member of Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church,...

May 1, 2024

Jonas F. Kauffman, age 101, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Lincoln Christian Home. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth F. Beiler who he married on November 16, 1948. He was born in Leacock Township, son of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Kauffman Kauffman. Jonas loved praying and reading his bible....

May 1, 2024

Robert J. "Bob" Willard, age 79 of Quarryville, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at home. He was the husband of Joyce E. Weaver Willard. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Mac and Ethel Fritz Willard. Bob loved working on classic cars, taking his 57 Chevy to car shows, watching Nascar, and watching old westerns...

May 1, 2024

Donald Leroy Kemper, age 89, formerly of Quarryville, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Newport Meadows, Christiana.  Born in Mengas Mills, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Maybelle Shetter Kemper.  Donald started dating Gloria Fuhrman in the 9th grade and they married 5 years later on July 10, 1954.  He proudly served his...

May 1, 2024

Mitchell T. Hertzler, age 44, of East Earl, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.  He was the husband of Kathleen G. Barnes Hertzler, with whom he celebrated 18 years of marriage on August 5th.  He was born in Fairview, Alberta, Canada, son of James & Faye Gehman Hertzler of Barto, PA.  He graduated from Twin...