Obituaries

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...

Dec 28, 2023

Arlene G. Hershey, age 94, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Landis Homes.  She was born in Paradise, daughter of the late Amos G. & Edna Groff Hershey.  She was a member of Grace Point Church, Paradise.  In the past she worked at the former Hershey Garment Factory and the New Holland Re-Uzit.  She enjoyed sewing and...

Dec 26, 2023

Dorothy Marie "Dot" Buckwalter, longtime resident of Paradise, PA, passed away December 26, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital at the age of 99.  She was the widow of Ross B. Buckwalter, who died in 1973.

Born in Bethel, Pa, she was the youngest child of Leigh and Minnie Fisher Ressler.  She was predeceased by siblings Jacob, Lester,...

Dec 24, 2023

Mary B. Hoover, age 89 of Christiana, PA passed away at Newport Meadows under Hospice care on Sunday, December 24th, 2023. She was the wife of the late Jacob Hoover Jr. with whom she celebrated 59 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2013. She was born in Fulton Twp., Lancaster Co., the daughter of the...

Dec 24, 2023

Lylah Nicole Esh, age 11 of Cochranville, PA passed away as result of a vehicle accident on Sunday, December 24, 2023.  She was welcomed into glory and spent Christmas in heaven with Jesus.

She was the daughter of John & Dorothy Stoltzfus Esh of Cochranville.   She attended Pequea Amish Mennonite Church of Narvon.  She was homeschooled and...

Dec 24, 2023

Anna K. Stoltzfus, age 56 of 55 Clendenin Road, Quarryville, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at her home. She was the wife of Aaron L. Stoltzfus. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of John L. and Rebecca B. King Miller of Leola. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving besides her husband are...

Dec 21, 2023

David Leakway Landis, 82 of Manheim, PA peacefully entered Heaven's gates at his residence on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

David was born April 1, 1941 to the late John S. and Anna (Leakway) Landis in Lancaster, PA.  David was the husband of Lois (Bomberger) and they celebrated 59 years of marriage in July.  Together they had four...

Dec 20, 2023

Brenda L. Campbell (Shivery), age 79, formally of Nottingham,  PA, went to meet her savior on December 20, 2023. She was born October 11, 1944 in West Grove, PA. Daughter of the late Harold M. Shivery, Sr. and Evelyn B. Hardy Shivery of Russellville, PA. Brenda was a member of Beulah Baptist Church her entire life. She was a...

Dec 19, 2023

Naomi G. England, age 92 of Oxford, passed away on December 19, 2023. She was the wife of the late Ernest England. She was born in Fulton Township on June 29, 1931, daughter of the late Lester and Bessie Griest. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, flower gardening, and she loved dogs. She is survived by her son Steve, with whom...