Obituaries

Nov 17, 2023

Lois E. Tomlinson, age 77, of Kirkwood, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, November 17, 2023.  She was the wife of Russell E. Tomlinson, Jr. with whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage with on February 16th.  She was born in Little Britain, daughter of the late Lawrence & Maude McVey Styer.   She started working...

Nov 16, 2023

Douglas A. Bair, age 68 of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  He was born in Lancaster, son of the late George & Arlene Shaubach Bair.  He worked in the maintenance department for Solanco School District and he also worked numerous carpentry side jobs and was very knowledgeable in his craft...

Nov 13, 2023

Pastor H. Wesley Boyer, age 84 of East Earl, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, November 13, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Lois A. Denlinger Boyer with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage on October 10th.  He was born in Coatesville, son of the late Harold W. Sr. & Mildred Wise Boyer.  ...

Nov 11, 2023

Rachel Arlene Risser, 90, of Washington Boro, PA died at her residence on Saturday, November 11, 2023 following a short time under hospice care.

She was the wife of the late Samuel Hernley Risser.  Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Grace Snyder Bauman.

A homemaker, Rachel enjoyed quilting, sewing,...

Nov 11, 2023

Randy Keith Turner, Jr., age 34 of Holtwood, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 as result of a vehicle accident.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Randy K. Sr. and Michelle Danz Turner of Holtwood.  He graduated from Penn Manor High School in 2008 and worked for Steve's Automotive Technology.  In his free time, Randy loved...

Nov 9, 2023

Wesley Barnett Crews, age 85, of Robert Fulton Highway, Peach Bottom, PA passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Beverly Leake Crews. Born in Deleware County, he was the son of the late Ivan and Margaret Anderson Crews. Wesley received his Master's Degree in education. His career was in Christian...

Nov 6, 2023

Katie H. Stoltzfus, age 69, of 901 Smyrna Road, Kinzers, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at home. She was the wife of Elam S. Stoltzfus. Born in Gordonville, she was the daughter of Ammon K. King of Christiana and the late Sarah Huyard King. Katie was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. In addition to...

Nov 6, 2023

Thomas M. "Pops" Stephan, age 73 of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023.  He was born in Lancaster, son of the late George & Ethel Davis Stephan.  In the past he worked for Erb Trucking retiring in 2016.  He also provided transportation to the Amish Community.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the mountains, riding ATV and...

Nov 5, 2023

Alvin M. Zook, age 84 of Lancaster, peacefully passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 5, 2023.  He was surrounded by his loving wife and family.  He was the husband of Millie Moyer Zook with whom he was happily married for 65 years.  Born in Honey Brook, he was the son of...

Nov 3, 2023

Donald H. Reich Sr., age 76 of Airville, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at his home. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Valentine R. Reich Sr. and Mary (Madlem) Reich. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. He is survived by a son, Donald H. Reich Jr., and his life long partner,...

Nov 3, 2023

JoAnne Jumper, age 64 of Lancaster, PA, entered into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday, November 3, 2023 at the Mt. Joy Hospice Center. She was the wife of Albert "Ray" Jumper for 42 years on May 16th. She was born in Drexel Hill, PA, daughter of the late Paul James Jr. & Jean Rogers McAllister and...

Nov 3, 2023

Elsie K. Smoker, age 96, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.  She was born in Allensville, PA, on September 10, 1927, to Samuel P. & Arie Y. Peachey Yoder.  She married Sylvan K. Smoker on January 11, 1947; he passed away on August 14, 2020.  She was a member of Millwood Mennonite...

Nov 1, 2023

Patricia Ann Javes, age 84 of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late S. Milton and Kathryn Townsend Myer. She loved her family and enjoyed supporting and attending anything her grandkids and great grandkids were involved in. She is survived by 3 sons: Corey Wiggins, husband of Julie, of...

Oct 31, 2023

Charlotte E. "Shorty" Summers, age 94, formerly of Narvon, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Zerbe Sisters Nursing Home.  She was the wife of the late Robert P. "Bob" Summers who died December 5, 2013.  Born in Paradise, she was the daughter of the late Walter S. and Nora E. Armer Denlinger.  Shorty graduated from Paradise High...

Oct 30, 2023

Dolores A. Brock, age 65, of Quarryville, PA, passed away at her home on Monday, October 30, 2023.  She was the wife of Raymond K. Brock, with whom she celebrated 42 years of marriage on October 10th.  She was born in Allentown, PA, daughter of the late  C. Richard & Erma N. Lapp Myers.  She was a homemaker and...

Oct 29, 2023

Leslie D. Yoder passed away peacefully at a family hunting cabin in Bedford, PA on October 29. Born in Gap, the son of Amos and Gertrude Yoder, he was married to Suzanne Kepiro Yoder for 42 years. He is survived by 2 sons; Shane (married to Katelyn), and Jordan, along with 2 grandchildren; Marlowe and Jack, and his 7...

Oct 28, 2023

Lois M. Patterson, age 86, passed to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 28, 2023.  She was the wife of  F. Richard "Dick" Patterson, with whom she celebrated 69 years of marriage on October 9th.  She was born in Lancaster on December 5, 1936, daughter of the late Clair H. & Mildred Coates Zimmerman.  She was raised in...

Oct 26, 2023

Melvin Z. Horst, age 81 of Cochranville, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Arlene Burkholder Horst with whom he was happily married for 58 years.  Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Edwin H. and Catharine B. Zimmerman Horst.  Melvin was a member...

Oct 25, 2023

Margaret F. Showalter, age 74, of Christiana, formerly of Juniata County, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at home.  She was the wife of the late Fred E. Showalter who died April 24, 2004.  Born in Port Royal, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Jane Elizabeth Maffett Clark.  Margaret attended Calvary Monument Bible Church...

Oct 24, 2023

Betty K. Griffith, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Willow Valley Retirement Community where she resided for the past 23 years. Betty was married for 54 years to Clair Krantz Griffith who passed away in 2001.

Betty was born in Drumore Township, on June 29, 1925  to the late Harry E and Emma...