Obituaries

Feb 29, 2024

Rebecca S. Stoltzfus Kauffman, age 89, of 250 Maple Street, Honey Brook, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at home.  She was the wife of the late Samuel M. Stoltzfus and the late John S. Kauffman.  Born in Churchtown, she was the daughter of the late Levi E. and Susanna Stoltzfus Stoltzfus.  Rebecca was a member of the...

Feb 28, 2024

Ralph A. McDowell Jr., age 68 of Nottingham, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at home. He was the husband of Pamela Moore McDowell. He was born in West Grove, son of Ralph A. McDowell Sr. of Rising Sun, MD and the late Jeanette M. Cox McDowell. Ralph was instrumental in the starting of the Solanco Little League,...

Feb 27, 2024

Fannie K. Fisher, age 99, of 18 Oak Hill Drive, Paradise, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Isaac S. Fisher, who passed away on September 19, 2003. She was born in Leola, daughter of the late Benjamin & Lydia King Lapp.  She was a member of the Old...

Feb 26, 2024

Patricia L. McGinn, age 70 of Willow Street, PA, passed away at the Penn State Health Medical Center on Monday, February 26, 2024.  She was the wife of Thomas D. McGinn with whom she celebrated 37 years of marriage on May 17th.  She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late E. Clifford Jr. and Shirley Skethway White. She...

Feb 24, 2024

Teresa L. Flerx, age 56 of Honey Brook, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at her home.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Sally Griest Dowlin of Holtwood, wife of the late Richard Dowlin.  She graduated from Twin Valley High School, class of 1985.  She had her own housecleaning business, and in her free time, she...

Feb 24, 2024

Phyllis F. LaDrew, age 78 of Coatesville, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at her home.  Born in Paoli, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Clara Folk.  Phyllis put herself through school, earning a bachelors degree in Biology, followed by a masters in Special Education and a doctorate in Educational Leadership.  While finishing her doctorate,...

Feb 20, 2024

Ronald L. Althouse, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. He was the husband of Evora B. Cramer Althouse.  He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Isaac N. and Genella (Nellie) E. McGuigan Althouse, and graduated from Manheim Township High School. Ronald started his career as an apprentice at Graphic...

Feb 20, 2024

Barbara L. Guzejko, age 76, of Quarryville, passed away on February 20, 2024.

Barb was born on June 28, 1947 in Bangor, Maine to the late Randolph and Thelma Stevens Marquis.  She loved Old Town and Bar Harbor, Maine, where she spent her early childhood.  From there she lived all over the world as an Air Force...

Feb 19, 2024

Mary L. Stoltzfus, 6 month old daughter of Amos S. and Rebecca Lapp Stoltzfus of 3818 Delta Road, Airville, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at home.  Mary attended the Old Order Amish Church with her parents.  Surviving besides her parents are 4 siblings; Arie L., Hannah L., Melvin L., and Abraham L. Stoltzfus, all at home, grandparents;...

Feb 19, 2024

Linda S. Haney, age 73, of Christiana, PA, passed away at her home on Monday, February 19, 2024.  She was the wife of John Latta Haney, with whom she celebrated 52 years of marriage.  She was born in Lansing, NC, daughter of the late Richard & Glenna  Weaver.  She enjoyed gardening, watching birds, working in her flower beds and...

Feb 18, 2024

Jerry W, Smearman, Sr., age 82 of Christiana, Pa, formerly of Bethel Park, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday February 18, 2024.  He was the loving husband of Carol Mandus Smearman, with whom he celebrated 60years of marriage.  He was born in Pittsburgh PA to the late Harry and Vera Johnson Smearman.  He worked as a...

Feb 18, 2024

Fred W. Wurster, Jr., age 79 of Gap, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 18, 2024.  He was the husband of Joyce A. Lembert Wurster, with whom he would have celebrated 51 years of marriage on March 31st.  He was born in Queens, NY, son of the late Fred W. & Felice...

Feb 16, 2024

Joanne Mylin, aged 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Glenn Mylin, with whom she shared 44 years of cherished marriage until his passing in 2010. Joanne was a devoted mother to her three sons, Jeff (married to Cindy), Mike (married to Dawn), and Matt...

Feb 16, 2024

Christian K. Fisher, age 60, of 231 Maple Shade Road, Christiana, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Christiana, son of the late Ivan L. and Katie Kauffman Fisher. He was the husband of Malinda E. Stoltzfus Fisher. Christ was a painter. He was a member of...

Feb 15, 2024

Mary E. Warner, age 91 of Quarryville, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024. She was the wife of the late Richard R. Warner Sr. and the late Amos G. Witmer. She was born in Providence Township, daughter of the late Raymond P. and Gertrude E. Groff Henry. She enjoyed reading and cross stitching. She is survived by 3...

Feb 12, 2024

Rhoda E. Landis, age 96 of Landis Homes, Lititz, formerly of Strasburg, peacefully entered into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, February 12, 2024.  She was the wife of Benjamin B. Landis to whom she was married for 68 years until his death in 2015.

She was a long time member of Grace Point Church of...

Feb 12, 2024

John L. Hershey, age 92 of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at the Abbeyville Nursing and Rehab Center.  He was the husband of Helen Herr Hershey with whom he was happily married for over 70 years.  Born in Paradise, he was the son of the late Clarence and Elnora Metzler Hershey.  John was a member of...

Feb 10, 2024

Mary F. Stoltzfus, 3 year old daughter of Samuel R. Jr. & Susie L. Fisher Stoltzfus of 827 Pumping Station Road, Kirkwood, PA, passed away at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center on Saturday, February 10, 2024.  She attended the Old Order Amish Church with her parents.  Surviving besides her parents are 3 siblings:  Rachel F., Naomi F. and...

Feb 9, 2024

Gregory W. Hogg, age 71 of Gordonville, PA, passed away at the home of his sister on Friday, February 9, 2024. He was born in March 1952, son of the late Leon W. & Arlene Sheaffer Hogg. He worked as an equipment operator for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for 30 years, retiring in 2001. He graduated from Octorara...

Feb 9, 2024

Kathryn S. Miller, age 91, formerly of Gap, passed away at the Wyomissing Rehabilitation Center on Friday, February 9, 2024.  She was the loving wife of 59 years to the late Kenneth R. Miller, who passed away on September 6, 2009.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Ephraim & Kathryn Fisher Stoltzfus. She graduated from...