Obituaries

Feb 25, 2023

Rae M. Haldeman, age 64, of Peach Bottom, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, February 25, 2023 surrounded by his 2 daughters and their mother,  Sheila Jones. He was born in Quarryville, son of the late Robert Lee & Dorothy Marie Lefever Haldeman.  He worked for Lancaster Fertilizer Plant, Fisher Steel Corporation, Powell Steel Corporation...

Feb 24, 2023

Robert D. Hargan, age 88, formerly of Willow Street, passed away in Myrtle Beach, SC on Friday, February 24, 2023. He was the husband of the late LaVonne "Vonnie" Sheaffer Hargan who passed away on May 25, 2013. He was born in Philadelphia, son of the late Franklin K. & Elsie M. French Hargan and foster son of the...

Feb 23, 2023

Donald L. Fox, Jr., age 55 of Holtwood, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Donald L. Fox, Sr. of Akron, and Charlotte Simmons Gehman of Ephrata.  He was a member of The Church of Holtwood.  Donald loved his career as a self employed painter, and...

Feb 23, 2023

Kathryn Ann "Kitty" Greenleaf, a resident of Ware Presbyterian Home, Oxford, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 23, after a brief illness. She was 80 years old.  Born Kathryn Ann Dawson on August 8, 1942, she was the daughter of Jack and Vivian Lamborn Dawson.  After graduating from Solanco high school, Kitty married J. Scott Greenleaf and they made...

Feb 21, 2023

Sandra J. Kight, age 73 of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at her home. She was the wife of David Kight. She was raised by Malcom and Elizabeth Davis. Sandy had such an distinctive infectious laugh that could be heard around the world. Her natural ability to brighten and improve your day has always been quite...

Feb 21, 2023

Susan Fisher Stoltzfus, age 90, of 31 S. Harvest Road, passed peacefully on to her heavenly home on the evening of February 21, 2023.

Born in Ronks, PA on July 23, 1932, she was the daughter of Amos H. and Naomi  Lapp Fisher, and the wife of the late Gideon K. Stoltzfus who passed away...

Feb 20, 2023

Eli F. King age 84 of Ronks, PA went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 20, 2023. He was the husband of Anna Esh King with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage on December 1st. He was born in Ronks, son of late John and Barbara Fisher King. He was a member of Weavertown Amish-Mennonite...

Feb 14, 2023

It is with great sorrow that the family of Daniel L. Turney announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, peacefully at his home. Dan celebrated 38 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Tammy L. (Harnish) Turney. The couple was blessed with three children: Caitlin (Scott) Blum of Denver, PA, Jennifer (George) McManus of Binghamton, NY, and...

Feb 14, 2023

Duane M. Stoltzfus, age 58, of Gordonville, passed away  of natural causes at the Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.  He was the husband of Susan Stuart Stoltzfus of Gordonville.  He was born in Ephrata, son of Julia Esbenshade Disney, wife of the late Donald R Disney of Gordonville and the late Monroe Z. Stoltzfus husband of Jane...

Feb 11, 2023

George B. Parshall III, age 82 of Downingtown, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at home surrounded by his wife and children. He was the husband of Christine Pennstrom Parshall, with whom he celebrated 33 years of marriage. He was born in Delaware County, son of the late George B. II and Ruth Quantin Parshall. He attended Pequea...

Feb 9, 2023

Norman H. Brower, age 90 of New Holland, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his home.  He was the husband of Marian McCullough Brower with whom he was happily married for 66 years.  Born in Wayne, NJ, he was the son of the late Sipp and Trina Hiddenga Brower.  He attended Philadelphia Bible Institute and Kings College...

Feb 6, 2023

Dorothy M. Null, age 90, formerly of Holtwood, passed away at Emerald Rehab and Healthcare center of Elizabethtown, PA, on Monday, February 6, 2023. She was the wife of the late Walter J. Null who died March 13, 1993. Born in Quarryville, she was the daughter of the late Leon H. & Mary Eckman Waltman. She enjoyed her vegetable...

Feb 5, 2023

Scott Allen Grocki (Alexander) passed away on February 5, 2023 while entertaining on a cruise ship in St Kitts. Scott was born on March 28,1970 to Kenneth Grocki and Diane Holstein Grocki in Baltimore, MD. His siblings Amy and Jamie came soon after and grew up in a house filled with shenanigans given to them by their fun...

Feb 5, 2023

Jeffrey G. Butch, age 72 of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his home.  He was married for 44 years to the late Louann E. Baker Butch who passed away on December 9, 2019.  Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Michael & Mary Pantelich Butch.  He was an active member of Holy...

Feb 5, 2023

Mary Jane "Janie" Higginbotham, age 85, of Quarryville, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023. She was the wife of the late Duncan "Sock" Higginbotham who passed away February 22, 2019. Born in Quarryville, she was the daughter of the late Landis and Claire Miller. Jane attended Wesley Church, Quarryville. She enjoyed gardening, hummingbirds, antiquing, and especially spending time...

Feb 4, 2023

Ruth L. Blank, age 99, formerly of Intercourse and Sarasota, FL, passed away at Garden Spot Village on Saturday, February 4, 2023.  She was born in Bird In Hand, PA, daughter of the late Amos L. & Annie Lapp Blank.  She was a member of the Intercourse United Methodist Church.  She retired as a cashier from Publix Super Market. ...

Feb 2, 2023

Diane P. McMillan, age 62 of Quarryville, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Hospice and Community Care in Mt. Joy. She was the wife of the late Hood McMillan. She was born in Delaware, daughter of the late Walter and Phyllis Jennings Jones. Diane was an avid bingo player and always showed her love through cooking. Some...

Feb 2, 2023

Hal Phipps, age 89 of Peach Bottom, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Hospice and Community Care. He was the husband of Shirley A. Halsey Phipps. He was born in Wrightdale, PA, son of the late Verner Paul and Pansy Adelade Johnston Phipps. Hal proudly served in the United States Navy. He was a member of Wrightsdale...

Jan 31, 2023

Lloyd K. King, 3 month old son of Ammon Z. and Sylvia B. King King of 548 Lenover Road, Parkesburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware. Lloyd attended the Old Order Amish Church. In addition to his parents, he is survived by 5 siblings: Hannah K. (age 8), Rebecca K. (age 6),...

Jan 31, 2023

Wilmer J. Smoker, age 56 of Ronks, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of Carolyn King Smoker with whom he celebrated 28 years of marriage on September 24th.  Born in Ronks, he was the son of the late Michael and Katie King Smoker.  He was a member of Spring Garden...