Obituaries

Oct 24, 2023

William H. Schiefer, age 74 of Gordonville, PA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.  He was the husband of N. Louise Gaugler Schiefer, with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage on April 10th.  Born in Pittsburgh, son of the late Hiram & Teresa McPartland Schiefer.  He served in the Air Force from 1970-1974, during...

Oct 22, 2023

Sylvia Stoltzfus, age 55, of 5047 Old Philadelphia Pike, Kinzers, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at home.  She was the wife of Sylvan J. Stoltzfus.  Born in Paradise, she was the daughter of the late Abner and Annie Stoltzfus Esh.  Sylvia was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  In addition to her husband, she is...

Oct 20, 2023

Violet L. Herr Mowrer, age 92 of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at Mennonite Home.  She was the wife of the late Walter E. Herr who passed away on November 10, 1966 and the late Eugene B. Mowrer who passed away on May 11, 2011.  Born in Lampeter, she was the daughter of the late John...

Oct 20, 2023

He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved.  In God is my salvation and my glory; The rock of my strength, And my refuge, is in God. Psalms 62:6-7

Colin Reedy, age 25 of Exton, PA, formerly of Selkirk, NY, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 as...

Oct 19, 2023

Earl L. Schroeder, age 81, of New Providence, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, October 19, 2023.  He was the husband of his childhood sweetheart, Hazel A. Rhoads Schroeder, with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage on February 24th.  He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Earl L. Sr. & Elizabeth Hagen Schroeder.  ...

Oct 18, 2023

Robert L. Rinier, age 92, formerly of Lancaster, passed away at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.  He was the husband of the late Irene M. Burkey Rinier, who passed away on March 20, 2015.  He was born in Ronks, son of the late Charles & Eva Scarborough Rinier.  He was a member  of the...

Oct 17, 2023

Daniel D. Hershberger Jr., age 32, formerly of Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in Ohio.  For the past 2 & 1/2 years, he had been living with Andy and Anna Ruth King, Honey Brook, PA. Born in OH, he was the son of Daniel D. Hershberger Sr. and Mary L. Swartzentruber Hershberger of Apple Creek, Ohio....

Oct 14, 2023

Rachel B. Herschberger, age 55, of 4703 Homeville Road, Cochranville, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at home.  She was the wife of Enos B. Herschberger.  Born in Christiana, she was the daughter of the late Eli P. and Fannie Blank Esh.  Rachel was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  In addition to her husband, she...

Oct 13, 2023

Brenda K. Summers, age 79 formerly of Gap, passed away at The Glen of Willow Valley on Friday, October 13, 2023.  She was born in Lewistown, daughter of the late William &  Sara Kathryn (Peck) Klinger.  She graduated from Chief Logan High School and then went on for her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Millersville University, Masters Degree in...

Oct 13, 2023

Nicholas R. Dewey, age 47, of Christiana, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, as the result of a vehicle accident. He was the husband of Nancy Dewey, with whom he would have celebrated 26 years of marriage on November 22nd. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, son of Kenneth Dewey of Wilkes-Barre and Barbara Miner Dennis wife of...

Oct 11, 2023

Robert E. Weir, age 92, of Garden Spot Village, formerly of Kinzers, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.  He was the husband of the late Ethel Slaymaker Weir who passed away on November 12, 2017.  He was born in Gap, son of the late Clarence & Terressa Hershey Weir.  A member of...

Oct 10, 2023

Thomas A. Haba, Sr., age 79 of Mt. Joy, PA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.  He was born November 17, 1943, in Youngwood, PA, son of the late Joseph Mark & Justine Margaret (Knizner) Haba.  After high school he attended North Carolina State College on a full scholarship to play football.  He was a...

Oct 10, 2023

Jack E. Lindsley, Jr., age 84 of Ronks, went home to his savior on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was surrounded by his family at Lancaster General Hospital shortly after accepting Jesus and proclaiming, "Give God the Glory!" He was the husband of his sweetheart Caroline "Carol" Miller Lindsley for 63 wonderful years. So sweet in fact, that the...

Oct 9, 2023

Aaron K. Esh, age 83 of 420 Furnace Road, Quarryville, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at his home.  He was the husband of the late Sylvia K. Lapp Esh who passed away on December 22, 2021.  Born in Gordonville, he was the son of the late John M. and Barbara King Esh.  Aaron was a member of...

Oct 8, 2023

Rachel S. King, 1 day old daughter of Henry F. and Martha Stoltzfoos King, of 419 Mount Sidney Road, Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Women and Babies Hospital, where she was born.  In addition to her parents she is survived by her 5 siblings: Samuel B., Annie S., Sylvia S., Melvin S., Daniel S. all...

Oct 8, 2023

Donald U. Burkhart, 88 of Whitefield Lane, Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at his residence.

Born in Strasburg Township, he was the son of the late Clayton B. and Miriam Ulrich Burkhart.

Don was employed in the excavating business from the time he was 17 years of age, starting and operating...

Oct 7, 2023

Marla Lynn Stoltzfus, 10 week-old daughter of Eli S. and Anna F. Esh Stoltzfus, of 274 Skiles Road, Parkesburg, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, October 7, 2023.   Born in Parkesburg, Marla Lynn attended the Old Order Amish Church.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by grandparents Fannie Smucker Stoltzfus of Christiana and the late Jacob...

Oct 7, 2023

John R. Hoffman, 83, of Midway Farms Lane, Lancaster, PA passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Newport Meadows, Christiana, PA.

He was the husband of Susan E. Rankin Hoffman.  Born in York, PA he was the son of the late John Henry and Mabel Elizabeth Barnes Hoffman.

John retired from the former New...

Oct 4, 2023

Herbert A. Wambold, age 91, formerly of Gap, passed away at the Brethren Village of Lititz, on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.  He was the husband of Doris Robinson Wambold, with whom he celebrated 72 years of marriage on March 10th.  He attended Limeville United Methodist Church of Gap.  He graduated from the New Holland High School class of 1950.  ...

Oct 4, 2023

Gene A. McFarland, age 79 of New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Newport Meadows Nursing Home.  He was the husband of the late Sharon Siendt McFarland for over 57 years before her passing on February 2, 2021.  Born in Fresno, CA, he was the son of the late Albert and Florence Selsor McFarland.  He was...