Obituaries

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...

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...