Obituaries

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...

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...