Obituaries

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...

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...