Obituaries

Jul 16, 2023

Karen Joy Beiler, age 65 of Lancaster City, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Hospice Inpatient Center, Mount Joy.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late D. George and Rhoda Stoltzfus Beiler.  She graduated from Lancaster Mennonite High School, class of 1976.  Karen received her Bachelor of Science degree from Millersville University. She enjoyed...

Jul 15, 2023

Nancy Jane Engel of Christiana, PA died in her home on July 15, 2023, at the age of 64, after a seven and a half year battle with lung cancer. She was beloved as a wife, mother, grandmother ("Grams"), daughter, sister, and friend.

Nancy was born on October 27, 1958 to Warren and Doris High in Bristol,...

Jul 15, 2023

Enos K. Stoltzfus, age 80 of 416 Dry Wells Road, Quarryville, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his home.  He was the husband of Sadie M. King Stoltzfus.  Born in Churchtown, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Rachel King Stoltzfus.  Enos was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  Surviving besides his wife...

Jul 14, 2023

Frances E. Sweigart, age 94 of New Holland, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Garden Spot Village.  She was the wife of her childhood sweetheart the late Richard L. Sweigart for 70 years before his passing on December 27, 2019.  Born in Parkesburg, she was the daughter of the late S. Leroy and Frances Herr Shivery.  She...

Jul 14, 2023

James D. Houck, age 42 of Quarryville, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home.  He was happily married to Roni Houck.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of William and Cheryl Reimold Sweigart of Strasburg.  He was employed through Clark Associates.  Jim loved Rock music, 80's and 90's nostalgia, collecting things, Nintendo video games, movies,...

Jul 14, 2023

Diane J. Rehus (Bechtoldt), age 69 of Honey Brook, was called home by her guardian angels on July 14th, 2023. She was the wife of the late John "Jack" Rehus Jr. She was the daughter of the late Dorthy Weimer and Richard Bechtoldt. Diane loved to be surrounded by her family and fur babies. She is survived by her...

Jul 13, 2023

James T. Nixon, age 91 formally of Gordonville, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023. He was the husband of the late Helen P. Nixon who passed March 1, 2006. He was born in Gap, son of the late Raymond Lytle Nixon and Ruth Newhauser Nixon Pickel. James served in the Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS...

Jul 10, 2023

Paul R. Shivery, age 86 of Christiana, PA, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, while surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of the late Barbara L. Skethway Shivery, who passed away on November 1, 1989.   He was born in Coatesville, son of N. Clyde & Jennie V. Jackson Shivery.  He was a longtime member of Latta...

Jul 7, 2023

Donald E. Willard, age 59 of Holtwood, passed away from cancer on Friday, July 7, 2023 at the home of his sister-in-law.  Born in Kirkwood, he was the son of Robert and Joyce Weaver Willard of Bartville.  He worked at Lukens Steel and D.M. Stoltzfus as a heavy equipment operator.  In his free time, Donnie loved working on classic...

Jul 7, 2023

Jacob K. Stoltzfus, age 74 of 201 Rosedale Road, Christiana, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023. He was the husband of Fannie Smucker Stoltzfus. He was born in Christiana, son of the late Benjamin S. and Rachel King Stoltzfus. Surviving besides his wife are 8 children: Katie S. wife of Joseph G. Stoltzfus of Christiana, Benjamin S. Stoltzfus...

Jul 3, 2023

Sylvia S. Zook, one day old daughter of Amos L. and Katie Stoltzfus Zook of 341 Pine Grove Road, Airville, passed away on July 3, 2023 at Wellspan York Hospital. Surviving besides her parents are siblings: Kathryn S., Naomi S. and Maria E. all at home, grandparents: LeRoy N. and Katie H. Esh Zook of Airville, and Gideon L....

Jul 2, 2023

Anna Zook (Beiler) Mast Aged 82 years 1 month and 10 days left this world peacefully surrounded by her family to join her husband, infant daughter and beloved brother in glory on July 2, 2023.

She was the daughter of Leon S. Beiler and Hannah Zook Beiler of Narvon, preceded in death by her husband Robert M....

Jun 30, 2023

Michele A. Damiano, age 54 of New Providence, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at home. She was the wife of Paul Damiano. She was born in Red Bank, New Jersey, daughter of Marianne Flannigan Acree of Point Pleasant, NJ and the late Donald G. Acree. Michele attended St. Catherine's Catholic Church and Saint Leo The Great Catholic...

Jun 28, 2023

Timothy David Booth, age 50, of Peach Bottom, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.  He was the husband of Stephanie Stead Booth, with whom he celebrated 28 years of marriage on April 15th.  He was born in Wilmington, NC, son of Shirley Mcanally.  He was a manager and cook at Hershey Farm Restaurant.  He enjoyed...

Jun 27, 2023

Jane Ford Hoar, age 82, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully at Pleasant View Communities in Manheim, PA on June 27, 2023. Jane was the wife of Joseph William Hoar for over 61 years. Born in Narvon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold G. Ford and Elizabeth Bair Ford. Jane was a 1959 graduate of Pequea...

Jun 26, 2023

Michael L. Cunningham, age 58, of Christiana, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, June 26, 2023.  He was the husband of Michele L. Buchanan Cunningham, with whom he celebrated 15 years of marriage on June 14th.  He was born in West Chester, son of Michael Ralph Cunningham of West Chester and the late Patricia Smith Cunningham. He...

Jun 26, 2023

Our dear, loving, and faithful father, Earl L. Neff, age 92, of Quarryville, passed into his Heavenly home on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community where he resided with our mother, Marian M. Leaman Neff nearly 6 years.  Earl and Marian celebrated 70 years of marriage on November 12, 2022.  Born in Paradise Township, he was...

Jun 23, 2023

Adley Mae Shorts, six week old infant daughter of Raylynn Hammond & Matthew D. Shorts of Paradise.  She passed away at her home on Friday, June 23, 2023.  She was born in Reading on May 13th.  Also surviving are two sisters:  Indigo & Aura Hoffler, her grandparents: Ed & Wanita Stoltzfus Shorts of Shillington, great grandparents: Joyce E. Shorts...

Jun 22, 2023

Roselyn C. Dommell, age 99, formerly of Strasburg, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at the Oak Leaf Manor of Millersville.  She was the wife of the late William H. Dommell, Jr., who passed away on August 22, 2009.  She was born in Drumore Township, daughter of the late Harry P. & Estella Bradley Carrigan.  She was a...

Jun 16, 2023

Wayne E. "Quickie" Quick, age 79 of Gordonville, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the husband of Barbara Fields Quick for 58 years.  Born in Abington, PA, he was the son of the late Edward H. and Bea Smith Quick.  He attended St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Strasburg.  After high...