Obituaries

Jan 23, 2024

John T. Whiteside, Sr. age 87, formerly of Christiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. He was the husband of the late Shirley A. Mendenhall Whiteside for 54 years before her passing on June 24, 2011.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Norman and Esther Berkey Whiteside.  He...

Jan 18, 2024

Denise T. Snider, age 71 of Peach Bottom, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was the wife of Charles F. Snider. She was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts daughter of the late Robert F. Sr. and Margaret Gross McCarthy. She was an excellent cook. She enjoyed playing Bingo, crocheting, going out to eat and loved her dog Jo-Jo....

Jan 17, 2024

Polly A. Turner, 78, of New Providence went to be with her Lord & Savior at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She and her husband Richard F. Turner celebrated 46 years of marriage.  Born in Berwick, PA she was the daughter of the late Paul and Grace Bailets Weiss.

Polly had been employed by Acme...

Jan 17, 2024

Mildred H. Rhoads Overly, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary McCauley Rhoads. Mildred was the wife of William E. Overly. They were married 68 years before he passed away on July 31, 2019. Mildred worked for Hubley's as an assembly line worker. After she retired she...

Jan 15, 2024

James F. Good, age 78, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Monday, January 15, 2024.  He was the husband of Linda M. Brooks Good, with whom he celebrated 55 years of marriage on July 20th.  He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Charles & Miriam Shertz Good.  He worked as a lineman for Bell Telephone...

Jan 14, 2024

Ammon K. King, age 93, formerly of Christiana, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the home of his son Christian, 3418 Limestone Road, Cochranville.  He was the husband of the late Sarah F. King who passed away on March 9, 2018.  Born in Kinzers, he was the son of the late John and Elsie King King.  Ammon...

Jan 14, 2024

Roger E. Hartsoe, age 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 14, 2024 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Russel and Laura Hartsoe. Roger was the husband of Lucy Watson Hartsoe, who he celebrated 50 years of marriage with. Roger was a member of Wrightsdale Baptist Church. He...

Jan 9, 2024

Emryn Grace Fisher, was born on January 9, 2024 at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. In two short hours she passed from her Mama's arms into the arms of Jesus. She was the daughter of Quinton & Laura Zimmerman Fisher of Honey Brook. Also surviving her is a sister Aria Skye Fisher at home, grandparents: Steve & Ruth Otto Fisher...

Jan 9, 2024

Janet L. "Jan" Kennell, age 89, formerly of Strasburg, PA died at Ware Presbyterian Village on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Richard A. Kennell.  Born in Newport, NH, she was a daughter of the late Earl Leo and Pearl Marjory Tenney Chamberlain.

A homemaker, Jan previously served on the Board of...

Jan 8, 2024

Delores A. Steinert, age 81 of Quarryville, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024. She was born in Newfield, NJ, daughter of the late Charles and Angelina Grasso Gorgo. She enjoyed spending time with her family, crafting and the casino. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia wife of Charles Cruickshank Sr. of Felton, PA, 5 grandchildren: Charles Jr....

Jan 7, 2024

Daniel M. Stoltzfus, age 80 of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his home.  He was the husband of Rebecca Stoltzfus Stoltzfus with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage on November 9th.  Daniel loved his church and being a member of Bethel Christian Fellowship.  He loved spending time with people, especially his children and grandchildren,...

Jan 4, 2024

Carl E. Farmer, age 71, of New Providence, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Born in Drumore, he was the son of the late James and Evelyn Hanna Farmer. Carl was preceded in death by his late wife Gloria Weidman Farmer, whom he celebrated 37 years of marriage with. He worked for ALCOA as a Forklift Operator....

Jan 4, 2024

Anna K. Stoltzfus, age 80 of Narvon, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at her home.  She was the wife of John S. Stoltzfus with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage on November 29th.  Born in Gordonville, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Rebecca King Stoltzfus.  Anna was a member of Summitview Christian Fellowship.  ...

Jan 3, 2024

Earl T. Cramer Jr, age 77, of Conestoga, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was the son of the Late Earl T. Sr. and Jeannette K. Smith Cramer. Earl was the husband of Susan Stapf Cramer, who he celebrated 52 years of marriage with. He worked first as a welder, then became a commercial artist for...

Jan 3, 2024

Ada M. Stoltzfus, age 77, of 920 Pleasant View Road, Honey Brook, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at her home. She was the wife of John J. Stoltzfus. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late John M. and Fannie Stoltzfus Glick. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving besides her husband...

Jan 3, 2024

Joan (DiEugenio) Brinton went to meet the Lord on January 3, 2024.  Joan was born on April 29, 1941 in Christiana, PA and she was the daughter of the late James Sr. and Margie (Wright), she was raised by the late Katherine and Leo "Dutch" Diller and remained extremely close to them till their passing.

Joan and...

Dec 31, 2023

Steven C. Slaymaker, age 58, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 31, 2023.  He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Aaron & Nancy Andrews Slaymaker.  He worked for Burnham Boilers of Lancaster as a radiant burner production assembler.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grand-babies. He loved...

Dec 31, 2023

George E. Welk, Jr., age 93, formerly of Paradise, passed away at Fairmount Homes on Sunday, December 31, 2023.  He was the husband of Suie E. Ross Welk, with whom he celebrated 68 years of marriage on February 19th.  He was born in Christiana, PA, son of the late George E. & Annie Brown Welk.  He attended Highview Church...

Dec 30, 2023

John Logan, Jr., age 66, of Drumore, passed away unexpectantly at home on Saturday, December 30, 2023.  He was the companion of Judy Lefever for over 16 years.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John and Margaret Conrad Logan.  John worked for A. Duie Pyle for over 23 years.  He enjoyed woodworking and construction projects,...

Dec 30, 2023

Elaine M. Reynolds, age 96, formerly of Paradise, passed away in Tallahassee, Florida, on December 30, 2023. She was the wife of the late Robert F. Reynolds who passed away on December 10, 2013. She was born in Christiana, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Olaf & Ruth Hilton Murphy.

Elaine was a member of Bellevue Presbyterian...