Obituaries

Nov 25, 2023

Charles Douglas "Doug" Heisler, age 52 of Peach Bottom, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023.  He was the husband of Lisa Vanderslice Heisler with whom he celebrated 29 years of marriage.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles Enos, Jr. and Verna G. Smoker Heisler.  He was a member of Mechanic Grove Church of...

Nov 24, 2023

Diane E. Musselman, age 84 of Strasburg, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was the wife of the late Dallas F. Musselman. Diane was born in Lancaster daughter to the late Clarence and Eleanor Mummau Schaeffer. She was of Christian faith. She enjoyed Flower gardening, boating, traveling in her RV, and going to the beach. She is...

Nov 22, 2023

Jacob Lawson, age 81, of Gap, PA, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.  He was the husband of Marie E. Armstrong Lawson, with whom he would have celebrated 57 years of marriage on December 10th.  He was born in Hotchkiss, WV, son of the late Daniel & Cressie Fraley Lawson.  In the past he worked...

Nov 21, 2023

Karl F. Schubert, 82, of Kirkwood, PA passed away at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

He and his wife Judith Miller Schubert celebrated 60 years of marriage in May.  Born in New York City, he was the son of his late mother Keturah Sellers Schubert and late stepfather Herbert Clavier.

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Nov 21, 2023

Albert C. "Al" Weyandt, age 79, of Pequea, passed away on Tuesday, November 21 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the husband of Ruth Farmer Weyandt, celebrating 30 years of marriage August 19 of this year.  Born in Altoona, he was the son of Oliver and Goldie Weyandt.  Al served in the Army Reserves.  He enjoyed working...

Nov 21, 2023

Lorna J. Spencer, age 77 of Ronks, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.  She was the wife of Samuel J. Spencer with whom she celebrated 55 years of marriage on June 8th.  She was born in Armstrong County, daughter of the late Everett & Margaret Jean Anderson George.  She was a member...

Nov 20, 2023

Scott S. Simpson, age 67 of Mountville, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. He was born in Wilmington, DE, the son of the late Jack and Elizabeth Pauli Simpson. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jean Simpson, 2 step sons: Matthew Clower of Phoenix, AZ, David, husband of Susan, Clower of Gap, and 2 step grandchildren. Scott,...

Nov 20, 2023

"Death is swallowed up in victory!" Through His death and resurrection, Jesus has won the victory over sin and death (1 Cor. 15:54-57). Therefore, whoever believes in Him will live even if he dies (John 11:25).

Our family is suffering the earthly loss of our beloved mother, grandma, sister. But we take joy and comfort in knowing...

Nov 19, 2023

Sarah Ann Stoltzfus, age 57 of 129 Old Dam Road, Christiana, on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her home. She was the wife of Ben L. Stoltzfus. She was born in Paradise, daughter of Ira S. Sr. and Malinda A. Fisher Beiler of Paradise. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving besides her husband are...

Nov 18, 2023

Lois J. Martin, 95, passed away at Landis Homes of Lititz on Saturday, November 18, 2023.  She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late (Bishop) Elmer G. & Ada Kreider Martin. She was a member of Neffsville Mennonite Church.  She graduated from Eastern Mennonite College and then the University of Pennsylvania, with the high honor of the Florence...

Nov 18, 2023

Doris A. Prange, age 84, formerly of Avondale, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Ware Presbyterian Village.  She was the wife of the late Douglas R. Prange who passed away on February 13, 2020.  She was born in Gap, PA, daughter of the late Elmer J. & Ruth Stoltzfus Kauffman. She was a member of the...

Nov 18, 2023

Gerald D. "JB" Blank, age 69 of Ronks, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Victor E. Blank, Sr. and Margaret L. "Peg" Reeder Fisher.  He graduated from Pequea Valley High School, Class of 1972.  He worked as a chef for various different restaurants...

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...