Obituaries

Oct 1, 2023

Lillian S. King, 4 month-old daughter of Samuel E. and Sarah K. Smucker King of 2303 Leaman Road, Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at home. Lillian attended the Old Order Amish Church with her family. In addition to her parents she is survived by 9 siblings: Daniel S., Esther S., Nancy L., Mary S., Rachel S.,...

Sep 21, 2023

Connie Mae Housekeeper Hunter, of Port Deposit, spent her 78 years bringing joy to everyone with her unwavering kindness and her love for her family and friends, and her smile that lit up every room.  Connie was in her glory when she was with her loving husband, John E. Hunter of Port Deposit, their daughter Lori Pfeiffer and her...

Sep 20, 2023

Ruth Ann Beiler, age 67 of 143 N. Ronks Road, Ronks, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at her home.  She was the wife of the late Benjamin L. Beiler who passed away on October 5, 1995.  Born in Ronks, she was the daughter of the late Michael K. and Katie King Smoker.  Ruth Ann was a member...

Sep 17, 2023

Denise A. "Sass" Harrigle, age 62 of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, September, 17, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of Jeffrey A. Harrigle. She was born in Quantico, VA, daughter of the late Jack E. Wettig, Sr. And Veronica Lopez Trout. She loved her dogs, crafting, traveling, and hanging out with friends. Surviving besides her...

Sep 14, 2023

Diane C. Kelvy, age 64 of Christiana, PA, passed away at Newport Meadows of Christiana on Thursday, September 14, 2023.  She was the wife of Frank D. Summers with whom she would have celebrated 30 years of marriage on September 17th.    She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late George & Judith Kelvy.  She served in the U.S....

Sep 13, 2023

Dorothy L. Deiter, age 76, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Mary Landis Deiter. She was a member of the Christian faith. Dorothy graduated from Solanco High School class of 1965. Her favorite activity was reading. Dorothy was a care giver providing home health care for many...

Sep 13, 2023

Jeffrey H. Webber, age 63, of Wernersville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Holy Spirit Medical Center. Born in Reading, he was the son of Harold and Mildred (Heffner) Webber. Jeffrey was a member of Victory Chapel in Hamburg, where he loyally attended a mens group, Promise Keepers. He drove bus for Reading School District. He...

Sep 10, 2023

Marcus H. Smoker, Jr., age 74 of Kinzers, PA, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 10, 2023.  He was the husband of Jean M. DiGiamberadini Smoker, with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage on January 4th.  He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Marcus H. Sr. and Doris Keller Smoker.  He worked as a...

Sep 8, 2023

Elizabeth C. "Liz" Cherry, age 83, of Nottingham, PA, surrounded by her family at home, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 8, 2023.  She was the wife of James G. Cherry, with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert & Isabella Scott Carnwath.  ...

Sep 8, 2023

Martha Jane "Marti" Saner, age 65 of Quarryville, PA, passed away at Ephrata Hospital on Friday, September 8, 2023.  She was the wife of Trent R. Saner, with whom she celebrated 38 years of marriage with on May 4th.  She was the daughter of the late Leon C. and Martha Rhoads Landis. She attended Nottingham Missionary Baptist Church.  She...

Sep 7, 2023

Verna G. Heisler, age 77, of Ware Presbyterian Village, formerly of Peach Bottom passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Christiana Hospital. She was the wife of the late Charles Enos Heisler Jr, who passed away on October 2, 2018. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Leon and Esther Engle Smoker. She was a long...

Sep 7, 2023

Lenora M. "Herbie" Watson, age 83 of Paradise, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  She was the wife of the late John S. "Mick" Watson for 57 years before his passing on February 29, 2020.  Born in Parkesburg, she was the daughter of the late William and Hazel Mae Wallace Tillman.  She was...

Sep 6, 2023

Moses L. Esh, age 75, of 45 Hillside Drive, Paradise, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at home.  He was the husband of Lizzie B. Lapp Esh.  Born in Gordonville, he was the son of the late Henry A. and Rebecca Lapp Esh.  Moses was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  In addition to his wife,...

Sep 6, 2023

Hazel M. Phillips, age 86, of Neffsville Nursing and Rehab, formerly of Christiana, passed away on Wednesday September 6th, 2023. She was the wife of the late Stuart E. "Stu" Phillips.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Dorthy Stively. Hazel enjoyed taking care of her husband, family and garden.  She is survived by...

Sep 5, 2023

Donald R. (Dick) Eager, 89, formerly of Quarryville, peacefully went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 05, 2023, at Paramount Senior Living in Maytown, PA. Born in New Providence, he was the son of the late George and Myrtle Shissler Eager and was the husband of the late Irene Creter Eager for 67 years. He was preceded in...

Sep 3, 2023

James Joseph Lewis, age 89 of Kirkwood, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at his home.  He was the husband of the late Dorothy Jean Hess Lewis for 67 years before her passing on December 16, 2022.  Born in Peach Bottom, he was the son of the late Quincy and Clyde Hattie Porter...

Aug 31, 2023

Hollie L. Broomell, age 79 of Quarryville, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Twin Pines Health Care Center.  She was the wife of George K. Broomell with whom she was happily married for 62 years.  Born in Mountain City, TN, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Effie May Icenhour Jennings.  She was a member...

Aug 30, 2023

Doris Anne Seymour, age 72 of Coatesville, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. She was the wife of the late Charles M. Seymour. She was born in Coastesville, daughter of Doris Osbourne McNutt of Coatesville and the late Charles McNutt. Doris Anne enjoyed spending time with her dog "Bella", gardening, doing puzzles, collecting bird figurines, and watching NCIS....

Aug 30, 2023

Michael Edward "Pete" McDonough, age 84, of Quarryville, passed away at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

He was the husband of the late Marcia Dills McDonough who passed away on March 22, 2023. Born in Uniontown, PA he was the son of the late Helen Lucille Hay Coldren.

Pete received his...

Aug 27, 2023

George Brubaker, age 79, of New Holland, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Ephrata Manor.  He was the husband of Joan E. Zimmerman Brubaker, celebrating 61 years of marriage on January 13 of this year.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George and Ruth Shetter Brubaker.  George worked as a mechanic at Brackbills...