Obituaries

Jun 13, 2023

Janet K. Miller, age 81 of Honey Brook, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, George J. Miller, Sr, who passed away on May 19, 2019.  Janet is survived by 2 brothers:  Edward J. Klink & wife Sue of Honey Brook, John C. Klink & wife Beth of...

Jun 11, 2023

Ruth S. Coates, age 94, formerly of Cochranville, was welcomed in the presence of the Lord on Sunday, June 11, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Joseph Coates.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Harold R. and Gertrude Dykeman Swarr.  She was a member of Manor Presbyterian in Cochranville where she sang in the choir...

Jun 9, 2023

Deborah R. Leslie, age 60, passed away at the Vineyard Personal Care Home of Lancaster, on Friday, June 9, 2023.  She was born in Coatesville, daughter of the late Victor D. & Evelyn Hoffman Leslie.  She graduated from Pequea Valley High School class of 1982.  Surviving are 4 sisters:  Phyllis Ann Stouff of Lancaster, Priscilla wife of Ronald Correll...

Jun 9, 2023

Kenneth W. Price, Sr., age 58, of Christiana, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, June 9, 2023.  He was the husband of Patricia A. Fisher.  He was

born Chester County, son of Emma Price of Atglen and the late Kenneth H. Price.  He was self employed hauling scrap and large equipment.  He enjoyed...

Jun 6, 2023

Shirley A. Kriner, age 89 of Lampeter, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at her home. She was the wife of Harvey Kriner. She was born in Lampeter, daughter of the late Elmer C. and M. Ellorena Sweigart Armstrong. She was a member of Lampeter Church of the Brethren. Shirley loved flowers, reading, and bowling in the Precious...

Jun 5, 2023

Clyde A. Dubble, age 97, formerly of Quarryville, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at The Glen at Willow Valley in Lancaster. He was the husband of the late Miriam Weaver Dubble and the late June K. Roop Dubble. He was born in Fulton Township, son of the late Allen R. and Susan Kreider Dubble. He is survived...

Jun 5, 2023

John E. Rowe, age 52, of Gap, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Alvin and Annie Pittman Rowe of Gap. He enjoyed playing billiards, driving his big rig, hunting and going to the mountains. He was of the Presbyterian faith.  Surviving besides his parents is a...

Jun 3, 2023

Ruth Ann "Bird" Crasten, age 64, of Gap, PA, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 3, 2023.  She was born in Gap, daughter of the late Charles Crasten & Ruth Miller  Crasten Summers.  In the past she had worked at Revere Tavern and Universal Restoration.  She was always there to help anyone in need.  Surviving are siblings:  ...

Jun 2, 2023

Richard L. "Cowboy" Springer, 82, of Mine Road, Paradise, PA passed away at his residence on Friday, June 2, 2023.

He was the husband of Christine A. Delp Springer.  Born in West Grove, PA he was the son of the late Donald and Sarah D. Beers Springer.

He retired from Herr's Potato Chip after 30...

Jun 2, 2023

Esther B. Smoker, age 98 of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully at the Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, June 2, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Norman B. Smoker, who passed away on November 19, 2008.  She was born in Atglen, daughter of the late John N. & Martha S. Beiler Stoltzfus.  She was a member of...

May 31, 2023

Patricia Jeanne Martin, age 80, of Oxford, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Ware Presbyterian Village. She was the wife of Junior L. Martin who passed away on March 30, 2016. Born in West Grove, Patricia was the daughter of the late Robert Glen and Mary Sheets Brewer. She was a member of Wesley Church in Quarryville....

May 30, 2023

Sean J. Preece, age 47, of Gordonville, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.  He was the husband of Holly Jones Preece.  He was born in Wilmington, DE, adopted son of the late Jay & Jeannie Preece.  He was a pipe fitter for Commonwealth Fire Protection.  He graduated from the Oxford School District.  He enjoyed riding motorcycle...

May 28, 2023

Sonia L. Swinehart, age 85 of Strasburg, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at her home.  She was the wife of the late William A. Swinehart who passed away on April 19, 1997.  Born in Oxford, she was the daughter of the late George and Laura Stephens Bullock.  She worked in the Good 'N Plenty Gift Shop.  In...

May 26, 2023

Robert B. Rynier, age 93 of Kinzers, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at his home.  He was the husband of Jeanne Foulk Rynier with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage on September 5th.  Born in Christiana, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Elva Hilton Rynier.  Robert honorably served his country in the United...

May 25, 2023

Henry R. Carr, Jr., age 78, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.  He was the loving husband of Joan M. Funk Carr.  They celebrated 54 years of marriage.  He was born April 4, 1945, in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Henry R. Carr, Sr., and Eleanor MacDonald Smith Carr and step mother,...

May 22, 2023

Beatrice Hershberger Hess, age 98, passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 22, 2023.

Born March 12, 1925 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, Beatrice was the daughter of Abram and Lessie (Wenger) Hershberger.

She is survived by one son; J. Richard (Dick), husband of Mary (Buckwalter) Hess, of Homestead, Florida, and one daughter; Liz Hess of...

May 20, 2023

Clair E. Hershey of New Providence, entered into the ams of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 20, 2023 after suffering from pancreatic cancer. He was the loving husband of Pamela (Gottshall) Hershey for 44 years. He was born to Lester and Edith (Steffy) Hershey on April 4, 1956 and brought up on the family farm in...

May 18, 2023

Rebecca L. Warner, age 56, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023.  She was the wife of Carl F. Warner.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Ross and Martha Kerchoff Henry.  Rebecca enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, social media, phone games, and gardening.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by...

May 17, 2023

Mary K. Zook, age 74, of 362 S. Vintage Road, Paradise, passed away on Wednesday. May 17, 2023 at home.  She was the wife of David S. Zook.  Born in Gap, she was the daughter of the late Christ R. and Mary King Glick.  Mary was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  In addition to her husband,...

May 16, 2023

Dorothy A. Fahlfeder, age 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Lancaster Nursing and Rehab.  Born in Revloc, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Gussie Tulowitsky Fahlfeder.  She enjoyed family gatherings and cookouts.  Surviving is a sister, Janet L. Risser of New Providence as well as nieces and nephews.  She was...