Obituaries

Feb 12, 2026

Selma Gillott, 67, of Mt. Joy, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Guy Watson and Sarah Emma (Swift) Watson.

Selma worked for many years as a bank teller, where she was known for her friendly smile and warm, welcoming nature. She was a...

Feb 10, 2026

Lois Elaine Rohrer (Demmy) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Lititz, Pennsylvania, at the age of 86.

Born to Raymond and Esther Demmy, Lois lived a life marked by deep faith, a joyful spirit, and devotion to family. In her younger years, she was crowned Peach Queen — an early reflection of the grace,...

Feb 10, 2026

Wilbur L. Martin, age 63 of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.  He was the loving husband of Bonnie M. Shenk Martin who passed away on July 24, 2022.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Elva Hunt Martin of Millersville and the late Richard Martin.  Wilbur attended Waypoint Church in Strasburg.  He worked for...

Feb 9, 2026

Paul B. Stoltzfus, 8 month old son of Isaac E. Jr. and Rebecca K. Beiler Stoltzfus of 168 Widdowson Road, Oxford, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at home.  He attended the Old Order Amish Church with his parents.  Surviving besides his parents are 9 siblings; John K., Barbie B., Fannie B., Lydia B., Isaac E., Rebecca B.,...

Feb 9, 2026

Raymond L. Frank, age 91 of New Holland, passed away at Landis Homes on Monday, February 9, 2026. He was born in Earl Township, son of the late Leroy C. & Kathrine I. (Martin) Frank. He was a member of Ranck's United Methodist Church of New Holland. Ray retired from Enterprise Telephone Company in 2006. He was a life...

Feb 9, 2026

Erma Augsburger Smoker Kennel, age 86, went to her heavenly home on Monday, February 9, 2026.  Born in Gordonville on December 3, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Elmer & Barbara Augsburger Smoker.  She was a member of Millwood Mennonite Church of Gap.  Erma's love besides her family, included volunteering for Fairmount Homes, MCC, Whitehorse Fire Company,...

Feb 8, 2026

Amos K. Stoltzfus, 90, of Gap PA passed away February 8, 2026 while visiting family in Sarasota Florida.  He was born June 6, 1935 in Leacock Township, PA to the late Jonas and Malinda (King) Stoltzfus.

Amos was the owner of Amos K. Stoltzfus Builder and attended West Haven Amish Mennonite Church.  He loved to hunt and...

Feb 8, 2026

Donna M. Garver, age 73 of Paradise, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  She was the loving wife of Jerry. L. Garver for 17 years.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Mary Bielmyer Geib.  Donna was a member of Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church. She graduated from Lampeter-Strasburg...

Feb 5, 2026

Amos S. Stoltzfus, age 82, of 245 Pine Grove Road Nottingham PA, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, February 5, 2026 of natural causes. He was the husband of Rachel Lapp Stoltzfus. He was born in Intercourse, son of the late Sam M. and Katie K. Stoltzfus Stoltzfus. He was a retired farmer. He was a member...

Feb 4, 2026

V. Larraine Franklin, age 89, of New Providence passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of the late David C. Franklin. The most important thing in her life was her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by 3 children: Kim F. , wife of Harry Thompson of MD, Donna...

Feb 4, 2026

Roberta Lee McLaughlin, age 87 of Lancaster and formerly of Christiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Glen Sr. and Ruth Wint Kline. Roberta was a member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Coatesville.  She worked for over 30...

Feb 3, 2026

Ralph R. Murray Sr., 94, of Rigby Road, Peach Bottom, PA, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He was the husband of Mary Emma Hicks Murray, who passed away in 2001. Born in Fulton Township, he was the son of the late Jesse Murray and Helen Milburn Murray, the last African American farmers in...

Feb 1, 2026

John W. Lacock, age 85 of Paradise, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was the husband of Joyce J. Smith Lacock, with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage on June 5th, 2025. Born in Coatesville, he is the son of the late George & Estelle Weiler Lacock. He was a...

Jan 30, 2026

Mary H. Ankrum, age 104, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at The Glen at Willow Valley. She was the loving wife of Robert S. Ankrum for 59 years before his passing in 2002. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late James and Annie Jackson Herr. Mary was a member of...

Jan 27, 2026

Paul S. Beiler, age 88, passed away at Fairmount Homes on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.  He was the husband of Elsie L. Smoker Beiler, celebrating 65 years of marriage on September 24th of last year.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Reuben R. and Emma Stoltzfus Beiler.  Paul was a member of Timberline Church.  He...

Jan 26, 2026

Tessa L. Lefever, 82, formerly of Strasburg, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Ephrata Manor where she resided.  She was the wife of the late Lloyd D. "Lefty" Lefever who died April 14, 2011.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Lucille Harnish and step daughter of Paul "Yite" Lefever.

Tess had previously been...

Jan 25, 2026

Barbara M. Zook, age 98, of 241 Williams Run Road, Christiana, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2025.  She was the wife of the late Enos K. Zook who died July 30, 2012.  Born in Groffdale, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Sallie Yoder Fisher.  Barbara was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  She...

Jan 22, 2026

Elizabeth M. King, age 80, of Ronks, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of David S. King. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Aaron S. and Katie S. Kauffman Riehl.  Elizabeth was a member of Community Bible Church, Gordonville. She enjoyed music, the beach,...

Jan 22, 2026

Christian Ivan Stoltzfus, "C. Ivan," passed peacefully at his farm in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania, overlooking cherished fields and pasture. He grew up in Morgantown, PA, the son of Jonas K. and Anna Mary Stoltzfus. In his late teens, he spent two years in 1-W service, working at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Florida. His time there began lifelong roots and...

Jan 22, 2026

Richard S. "Rick" Zook, age 68 of Strasburg, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the husband of Sharon Buch Zook for 39 years.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Aaron Jr. and Ruth Wolff Zook.  Rick was a long time member of The Worship Center and more recently...