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Samuel D. Kauffman

Samuel D. Kauffman

Jan 13, 2023

Samuel D. Kauffman age 78, of 5064 Diem Road, New Holland, PA, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. He was the husband of Mary Ann Stoltzfus Kauffman. He was born in Strasburg, PA, son of the late Amos S. & Priscilla Stoltzfus Kauffman. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He was self employed doing...

Sharon F. Scheid

Sharon F. Scheid

Jan 11, 2023

Sharon F. Scheid, 66, of New Holland passed away after a brief illness Wednesday, January 11, 2023.  She was the loving wife of Anthony W. "Tony" Scheid, with whom she celebrated 30 years of marriage in November. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late Elam L. Nolt and Janet L. (Platt) Miller and stepfather, Pat...

Louise M. "Sue" Rutledge

Louise M. "Sue" Rutledge

Jan 11, 2023

Louise M. "Sue" Rutledge, age 82 of Milroy, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Herbert W. Rutledge, who passed away in 1992.  She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late John Anthony and Louisa Augusta Becker Blank.  She worked as a Group Leader for...

Elaine G. Lefevre

Elaine G. Lefevre

Jan 10, 2023

Elaine G. LeFevre, age 88 of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Calvary Homes. Born in Auburn, PA, she was the daughter of the late Milford G. and Grace Hand LeFevre. Elaine was a member of Ross Street United Methodist Church in Lancaster where she sang in the choir and was a member of the United...

Abner S. Esh

Abner S. Esh

Jan 9, 2023

Abner S. Esh, 9 month old son of Levi H. and Barbara F. Stoltzfus Esh of 204 Soapstone Lane, Peach Bottom, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at home.  He attended the Old Order Amish Church with his parents.  Surviving besides his parents are 2 brothers; Daniel S. and Omar G. Esh, at home, grandparents; Omar G. and...

Paul B. Stoltzfus

Paul B. Stoltzfus

Jan 8, 2023

Paul B. Stoltzfus, age 89, of Gap, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023.  He was the husband of Anna S. Stoltzfus Stoltzfus.  Born in Morgantown, he was the son of the late Amos E. and Suvilla F. Beiler Stoltzfus.  Paul was a member of Summitview Christian Fellowship.  He enjoyed puzzles, riding bike, traveling, and he loved people.  In addition...

Shirley J. Swayne

Shirley J. Swayne

Jan 7, 2023

Shirley J. "Lee" Swayne, age 95, of Parkesburg, PA formerly of Surf City, NJ, passed away at the Ephrata Hospital on Saturday, January 7, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Calvin V. "Bud" Swayne, who passed away on December 4, 2012.  She was born in Gloucester City, NJ, daughter of the late Frederick & Emma Kane Garwood.  She...

Wayne R. Wiggins

Wayne R. Wiggins

Jan 7, 2023

Wayne R. Wiggins, age 76, formally of Slaymaker Hill Road, Kinzers, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Zerbe Retirement Community. He was the husband of June M. Clark Wiggins with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage. He grew up in New Providence, son to the late Clair T. and May A. Funk-Wiggins-Sides-Wenger. He was a member...

Ruthann "Sue" Keirn

Ruthann "Sue" Keirn

Jan 7, 2023

Ruthann "Sue" Keirn, age 76, of Cochranville, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital.  She was the wife of David R. Keirn, with whom she celebrated 53 years of marriage on December 21st of last year.  Born in Kendallville, IN, she was the daughter of the late Howard B. and Ruth Emma Clark...

Lydia S. Glick

Lydia S. Glick

Jan 6, 2023

Lydia S. Glick, 3 day old infant daughter of Ezra B. and Rebecca F. Glick of 2015 Furniss Road, Drumore, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Nemours Children's Hospital. Surviving besides her parents are 5 siblings: David, Sadie, Salomie, Anna, Samuel, paternal grandparents: David and Lydia Glick of Holtwood, maternal grandparents: Abner and Salomie Glick of Quarryville, paternal...

Melvin G. Esh

Melvin G. Esh

Jan 6, 2023

Melvin G. Esh, infant son of Reuben S. & Elizabeth K. Glick Esh, of 115 Arcadia Trace Road, Peach Bottom PA, was born and passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the York Hospital.  Surviving besides his parents are 3 siblings:  Rebekah G., Martha G. and David G. Esh at home, grandparents: Benuel & Mary Stoltzfus Esh of...

Robert G. Reath

Robert G. Reath

Jan 4, 2023

Robert G. Reath, age 75, of New Providence, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was born in Drumore, son of the last Robert W. and Hattie Grisham Reath. Robert served in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne as a Paratrooper from 1968-1973. He retired as a custodian for Solanco school district for 32 years. He...

John J. Mcmaster

John J. Mcmaster

Jan 4, 2023

John J. McMaster, 66, of Drumore, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 after a long illness.  He was the son of the late John and Anne (Cooke) McMaster, and the loving husband of the late Michelle A. (Suloff) McMaster (2019).  He worked for Congoleum Corp. in Trainer for many years and a printing company in Lancaster prior to...

Janet W. Cline

Janet W. Cline

Jan 4, 2023

Janet W. Cline, of Kirkwood passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 with family at her side. She was 96 years old. Mrs. Cline was born and lived her life in Kirkwood. She was the daughter of Norman E. and Beatrice I. Montgomery Whiteside. She was under the care of Willow Tree Hospice. Janet's life was devoted to...

Susan K. Ressler

Susan K. Ressler

Jan 3, 2023

It is with both crushing sadness and bittersweet joy that we announce the passing of Susan K. Ressler, age 69, of Gap, PA.  She passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She is now walking in the gardens of heaven in the presence of her Creator.  She was the wife of Richard R. Ressler, with whom...

Patricia A. Carter

Patricia A. Carter

Jan 1, 2023

Patricia A. Carter, 80, of Willow Street entered into rest at her home in the early minutes of the new year.  She was born in Lancaster on May 26, 1942, daughter of the late Jesse C. and Margaret L. Trimble.  She was married to the love of her life, Clair A. Carter, who she lost unexpectedly in May, 2003...

Michael P. Tierney

Michael P. Tierney

Dec 31, 2022

Michael P. Tierney, affectionately known as King or Chaos departed this life unexpectedly on December 31, 2022. He celebrated his 57 th Birthday on December 26 th . Mike was a graduate of Solanco High School and York Technical Institute in Electronics. After graduating York Tech he spent some years installing cable/satellite systems in hotels but then decided...

Richard E. Harvey

Richard E. Harvey

Dec 28, 2022

Richard E. Harvey, Sr. age 85 of Kirkwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the husband of Dorothy Crawford Harvey with whom he celebrated 67 years of marriage.  Born in Peach Bottom, he was the son of the late Chester L. and Arabelle Neff Harvey.  Richard was a member of Union...

Esther Root

Esther Root

Dec 27, 2022

Esther Root, of Lititz, and formerly of Strasburg, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 one day before the anniversary of the death of her son, Terry Root, who passed 54 years ago. She was the wife of the late Walter E. Root who died July 21, 2022. Esther was born July 29, 1933 in Rawlinsville, PA, to...

Samuel K. Petersheim

Samuel K. Petersheim

Dec 27, 2022

Samuel K. Petersheim, age 28, of 337 Old Dam Road, Christiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his home.  He was the husband of Sadie K. Fisher Petersheim.  Born in Christiana, he was the son of John L. and Mary K. Kauffman Petersheim of Christiana.  Samuel was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  Surviving besides...

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