Obituaries

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...

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:  ...