Obituaries

Feb 8, 2024

Joseph Benjamin Shank, age 69, formerly of Holtwood, passed away on Feb. 8, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late E. Benjamin and E. Arlene Hess Shank. He graduated from Penn Manor High School in 1972. He was the father of Colby Benjamin Shank, husband of Cindy Francis Shank, of Manor Township; and Chelsea Peifer,...

Feb 7, 2024

Clayton L. "Clayt" Frackman, age 90, of Willow Valley Communities and formerly of Strasburg passed away peacefully at the Glen at Willow Valley on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He and his wife Joyce E. Reinfried Frackman celebrated 70 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Mable Winters Frackman.

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Feb 6, 2024

Ralph E. Joe, Jr., age 92 of Christiana, PA, passed away at Newport Meadows on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.  He was the husband of Anne Peters Joe, with whom he would have celebrated 73 years of marriage on March 10th.  He was born in Paradise, son of the late Ralph E. and Ruth F. Keener Joe.  He was a...

Feb 6, 2024

Michael T. Calhoun, age 57, of Quarryville, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.  He was the companion of Lori J. Blair Simmons.  He was born in Jennersville, PA, son of the late Donald G. Sr. & Janet Umble Calhoun.  He worked as a mason for KLB Masonry of Lititz.  He enjoyed shooting...

Feb 5, 2024

David L. Esh, age 47 of 815 A North Old Road, Strasburg, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at his home.  He was the husband of Fannie S. Fisher Esh.  Born in Paradise, he was the son of Jonathan S. and Malinda S. Lapp Esh of Nottingham.  David was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  Surviving...

Feb 1, 2024

Marguerite M. McCauley, age 89, formerly of Drumore, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.  She was the wife of the late Robert W. "Pete" McCauley who passed away on September 29, 2010.  Born in Elkton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Herbert William and Sarah Douglas Weaver.  She was a...

Jan 31, 2024

Curtis S. Graybill, Sr., age 91, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.  He was the husband of the late Betty J. Miller Graybill, who passed away on October 8, 2021.  He was born in Paradise, son of the late David & Mary Zimmerman Graybill.   He was a member of Calvary Monument Bible Church...

Jan 30, 2024

Christopher Allen Moore, who entered this world on November 21, 1972, in the historic city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, departed from this life on January 30, 2024, in Christiana, Pennsylvania, at the age of fifty-one. He was the treasured son of Barbara and Bill Moore, a brother to Darren and Patrick Moore, and a father to his children, Briana, Roman,...

Jan 28, 2024

Thomas E. Miller, age 70, of Christiana, PA, entered into the presence of Jesus Christ his Savior on Sunday. January 28, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Janice L. Miller Miller for 2.5 years and the late Gloria M. Lapp Miller for 43 years. He was born in Charlottesvile, VA, son of the late Urie...

Jan 28, 2024

Karen S. Cooper, 68, of Holtwood, PA passed away peacefully at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday, January 28, 2024.  She was the wife of Daniel R. Cooper.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Clayton L. and Joyce E. Reinfried Frackman.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg where she had...

Jan 27, 2024

Trudy A. Dilley, age 64, of Kirkwood, PA, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 27, 2024.  She was the wife of Cecil E. Dilley, with whom she celebrated 17 years of marriage.  She was born in West Chester, daughter of the late Lem & Grace Moore. She enjoyed taking photos and her dog Gemma.  Surviving besides her...

Jan 25, 2024

Dennis E. Wiens, age 84 formally of Spring Grove, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. He was the husband of Carol Sue Wiens and the late Lydia Wiens. He was born in Dayton, Ohio son of the late Elmer and Charlotte Klepinger Wiens. Dennis worked and retired from Westinghouse after 35 years, where he was an electrical engineer....

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...