Obituaries

Aug 10, 2023

Janet M. Blevins, 91, of 6 Dennis Drive, New Providence, died Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Newport Meadows, Christiana.  Her husband of 63 years, Robert G. Blevins, preceded her in death in 2015. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late Freeman and Myrtle Doulin. Janet was a stay-at-home mom, raising five children, devoting her life to...

Aug 8, 2023

Douglas R. Straley, 65, of Mount Joy, PA passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Kay Straley of Lancaster and the late Ronald V. Straley.

Doug had been employed by the County of Lancaster.

An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed going to...

Aug 8, 2023

LeRoy E. "Red" Pembleton, age 92 of Holtwood, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his home.  He was the husband of Marilyn Zergiebel Pembleton for nearly 70 years.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Harry F. and Clara Svenson Pembleton.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Oakhurst, NJ...

Aug 7, 2023

Amos S. King, age 89, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023.  He was the husband of the late Mary R. King King who passed away on June 15, 2012.  He was born in Strasburg, son of the late Henry S. & Sarah Stoltzfus King.  He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  Surviving are 12 children:  ...

Aug 7, 2023

Charles M. Seymour, age 72 of Coatesville, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, August 7, 2023.  He was the husband of Doris Anne Mcnutt Seymour.  He was born in Coatesville, son of the late John H. & Ruth McCannon Seymour.  He loved Harley Davidsons and collecting junk.  Surviving besides his wife are 5 children:  Sandy wife of...

Aug 6, 2023

Norman L. Sharp, age 79, of New Holland, peacefully went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 6, 2023 while he was surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Rose Stoltzfus Sharp for over 55 years.   Born in Belleville, he was the son of the late Crist and Bertha Good Sharp.  Most of his childhood...

Aug 6, 2023

Nancy Ruth Kornbau, age 67 of Narvon, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at the Rose City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was the wife of Lloyd Kornbau for 43 years.  Born in East Waterford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Nora Zigler Beaston.  Nancy loved her puzzle books, drinking coffee, baking, horses, her...

Aug 6, 2023

Jacob M. Stoltzfus, age 71, and his wife Annie B. Beiler Stoltzfus, age 70, of 872 Mount Pleasant Road, Quarryville, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 as the result of a vehicle accident.  Jacob was born in Christiana, son of the late Samuel M. and Katie Stoltzfus Stoltzfus.  Annie was born in Paradise, daughter of the late Elam...

Aug 4, 2023

Ruth V. Glass, age 89 of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at her home.  She was the wife of the late Harold J. Glass who passed away on April 4, 2019.  Born in Drumore Township, she was the daughter of the late Ernnest C. and Violet Lefever Martin.  In her free time, Ruth loved reading her...

Aug 4, 2023

Tanya M. Eckert, age 36, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital.  She was the companion of Luis Wharton for 18 years.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Michael husband of Michele Lutz McLaughlin of Lancaster and Stacy Eckert of New Holland.  She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, camping, hiking and...

Aug 3, 2023

Donald A. Watson, Sr., age 74 of Paradise, PA, passed away at the Mt. Joy Hospice Center on Thursday, August 3, 2023.  He was the husband of Betty Wiker Watson with whom he would have celebrated 56 years of marriage on August 14th.  He was born in Paradise, son of the late William J. & Helen Speakman Watson.  He...

Aug 1, 2023

Virginia M. "Gini" Haskell, age 100, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday August 1, 2023 at Garden Spot Village.  She was born in Rockland, Maine, on November 29, 1922 and was the daughter of the late Earl J. & Cora Frances Jones Haskell.  In 1943 she received Christ as her Savior at a gospel meeting in...

Aug 1, 2023

Harry Samuel Summers, age 88 of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at his home. He was the husband of the late Imogene (Jeannie) P. Lough Burkhart Summers for almost 40 years. They were married from 1979-2019. He was born in Paradise (near Sun Flower), son of the late Anna E. Summers. He lived in Lancaster all...

Aug 1, 2023

Julia R. Smith, age 67, of Atglen, passed away at the Kadima Rehab & Nursing Center of Lititz on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Robert E. Smith, who passed away on January 30, 2023, they had been married for over 48 years.  She was born in Coatesville, daughter of the late Gerald &...

Jul 29, 2023

Aaron B. Stoltzfus, age 18 of 60 Picadilly Hill Road, Quarryville, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 as a result of a farming accident. He was born in Paradise, son of Daniel E. and Katie F. Beiler Stoltzfus of Quarryville. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving besides his parents are 5 siblings: Steven...

Jul 25, 2023

Thomas J. Del Orefice, age 24, of Southern Lancaster County was called home to be with the Lord to rest in eternal peace on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at home. Born in Lancaster, Thomas was the son of Joseph T. and Michele (Parme) Del Orefice. He was a proud service technician for his family's refrigeration and appliance repair business....

Jul 24, 2023

Samuel K. Yoder, 5 year old son of Jacob M. and Sarah S. Stoltzfus Yoder of 158 Fulton Britain Road, Peach Bottom, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at home.  Samuel attended the Old Order Amish Church.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his 6 siblings: Mary S., Barbie S., Emma S., Levi S., Henry...

Jul 24, 2023

Dave C. Eldreth (77), a beloved member and artist of the Oxford community, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023 at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

Dave was born in Columbia, SC to the late Carl and Hazel Eldreth and moved to Oxford, PA as a young child. He is survived...

Jul 23, 2023

Russell E. Croman, age 80, formerly of Quarryville, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Ephrata Manor.  Born in West Hazelton, he grew up in Conyngham, son of the late Albert and Gladys Ritter Croman.  He worked for Commonwealth Telephone Company for 45 years, starting out as a technician and retiring as a supervisor.  In his free time,...

Jul 17, 2023

Levi F. Stoltzfus, age 73 of 385 Cooper Drive Kirkwood, passed away on Monday, July 17th, 2023 at home. He was the husband of Mary R. Miller Stoltzfus. He was born in Ronks, son of the late Rachel Fisher Stoltzfus late wife of John K. Stoltzfus late husband of Katie Stoltzfus Stoltzfus.  He was a member of the Old...