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J. Samuel Stoltzfus

J. Samuel Stoltzfus

Sep 1, 2022

J. Samuel Stoltzfus, age 61 of 365 Swamp Road, Morgantown, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022.  He was the husband of Elizabeth King Stoltzfus.  He was born in Ephrata, son of Sarah Esh Stoltzfus of East Earl and the late Jonas E. Stoltzfus.  He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  Also surviving are 4...

Frances A. Swift

Frances A. Swift

Aug 31, 2022

Frances A. Swift, age 60 of Pequea, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2022. She was the wife of John B. Swift. She was born in Columbus, OH, daughter to Minnie Jennings Hunnell of New Providence and the late Robert Hunnell. She enjoyed traveling with John in his truck. Surviving besides her husband are 2 children: Emily, wife of...

Robin Anne Heinrich

Robin Anne Heinrich

Aug 29, 2022

Robin Anne Heinrich, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 29, 2022. Robin is survived by her best friend and loving husband of 33 years, Gary Heinrich, along with their three devoted children Gordon Heinrich and his wife Ashlyn of Perkasie, PA, Grace Heinrich of Narvon, PA, and Joshua...

Darla M. Abbs

Darla M. Abbs

Aug 29, 2022

Darla M. Abbs, age 69 of Parkesburg, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022. She was born in Lancaster, daughter to the late Jay Edger and Rosella Mae Stoltzfus Summers. She enjoyed the beach, flamingos, spending time with her family, laughing, and the sweet things in life. She is survived by 2 children: Tammie Johnson of East Earl and...

Jean E. Probst

Jean E. Probst

Aug 28, 2022

Jean E. Antes Probst, 58, of Quarryville, received her angel wings and departed this earthly life at her home on Sunday, August 28, 2022.  She and her husband, Harold S. Probst, Jr celebrated 30 years of marriage in April.  Born in Media, PA she was the daughter of Dorothy M. Rodgers Antes, of Oxford, and the late...

Suzanne Richardson

Suzanne Richardson

Aug 26, 2022

Suzanne Richardson, age 81, of Christiana, PA, passed away at her home on Friday, August 26, 2022.  She was the loving wife of C. Frank Richardson, with whom she celebrated 37 years of marriage in November.  She was born in Tyrone, PA, daughter of the late Donald & Dorothy Hall Barrett.  She graduated from Tyrone Area High School class...

Joseph P. Rothwein

Joseph P. Rothwein

Aug 23, 2022

Joseph P. Rothwein, age 84 of Gordonville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.  He was at home where he wanted to be, in his office, with his family at his side.  He was the husband of Mary Margaret Quirin Rothwein with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage on January 21st.  Born in Roxborough, he was the son...

Patricia Louise Tierney

Patricia Louise Tierney

Aug 23, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Best Friend.  On Tuesday August 23, 2022 Nanny's heart decided that she had watched too many old westerns and it was time to be reunited with her parents, brother and sister.  We take comfort knowing that she is no longer in pain and...

Barry W. Dowling

Barry W. Dowling

Aug 21, 2022

Barry W. Dowling, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 21, 2022, at the age of 75. Barry was born in Philadelphia in 1947. He was the son of Edna and Andrew Dowling of Philadelphia. Barry was a 1965 graduate of Father Judge High School, then enlisted in the United States Navy. He was stationed aboard the USS Tinosa (SSN-606)...

Jacob P. Beiler

Jacob P. Beiler

Aug 21, 2022

Jacob P. Beiler, age 76, of 1753 Noble Road, Kirkwood, passed away at the home of his daughter, Sadie Kinsinger on Sunday August 21, 2022.  He was the husband of the late Rebecca S. Stoltzfus Beiler.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Levi E. and Rachel Esh Beiler.  Surviving are 7 children: Sadie S. wife of...

Lester H. Stoltzfus

Lester H. Stoltzfus

Aug 21, 2022

Lester H. Stoltzfus, Jr. age 74, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania on Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Lester H. Sr., & Pauline M. Sheaffer Stoltzfus. In the past he worked for Beck Welding of Leola and was self employed, waxing and polishing commercial...

Peggy M. Stiffel

Peggy M. Stiffel

Aug 21, 2022

Peggy M. (Adams) Stiffel, of Willow Street, died Sunday evening at Lancaster General Hospital. She was 68.

She was the wife of George B. Stiffel Jr., with whom she shared 47 years of marriage this month.

Born in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late Marvin I. Sr. and Bertha V.E. Barnes Adams....

Jane A. Owen

Jane A. Owen

Aug 21, 2022

Jane A. Owen, age 83, formerly of Oxford, passed away at the Mt. Joy Hospice Center on Sunday, August 21, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Richard D. Owen, who passed away on November 15, 2015.  She was born in Indianapolis, IN, daughter of the late Royal C. & Nellie B. Wurtz Colby.  She enjoyed sewing, crafting, reading,...

Frederick A. Adams

Frederick A. Adams

Aug 21, 2022

Frederick A. Adams, age 57, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was born in Oxford, son to Florence Jane Richardson Adams of Quarryville and the late Carl J. Adams. Surviving besides his mother is a son, Charles J. Adams of Lancaster, 2 grandchildren: Carter J. and Daisy Adams, and a sister Sandra L. wife of Eugene Griffith...

Donald C. "Skip" Groff

Donald C. "Skip" Groff

Aug 18, 2022

Donald C. "Skip" Groff, 92, of Quarryville, PA passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.  He was the husband of the late Marjorie Cameron Groff who died March 10, 2015.  Born in Eden Township he was the son of the late J. Earl and Estella Creswell Groff.

Skip had been...

Rhonda Renae Mast

Rhonda Renae Mast

Aug 18, 2022

Rhonda Renae Mast, was born on November 11, 1976, in Weatherford, OK, daughter of Perry Jay and Margie Billington Mast. She passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, surrounded by family and friends at the age of 45 years, 9 months and 7 days. Rhonda was raised north of Weatherford, OK. She attended Jefferson Christian School and graduated from...

Mary E. Thompson

Mary E. Thompson

Aug 18, 2022

Mary E. Thompson, 100, formerly of Paradise, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Columbia, PA.   She was the wife of the late John W. Thompson, III who died July 23, 2005.  Born in York County she was the daughter of the late Arthur M. and Gertrude Miller Jones.

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Bennie M. Kauffman

Bennie M. Kauffman

Aug 16, 2022

Bennie M. Kauffman, age 67, of 1165 Bartville Road, Christiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at home.  He was the husband of Emma S. Esh Kauffman.  Born in Nine Points, he was the son of the late Samuel S. and Sarah Esh Kauffman.  Bennie was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  In addition to his wife,...

Fred A. "Eif" Graham

Fred A. "Eif" Graham

Aug 16, 2022

Fred A. "Eif" Graham, age 78, of Gap, PA, passed into the Lord's arms on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.  He was the husband of Barbara A. Franklin Graham, with whom he would have celebrated 59 years of marriage on October 19th.  He was born in Coatesville, son of the late George E. Jr. & Elaine Ammon Graham.  He was...

Steven Jeffrey Butt

Steven Jeffrey Butt

Aug 14, 2022

Steven Jeffrey Butt, age 64, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt Joy. He courageously fought pancreatic cancer for 8 years. He was the husband of Dana Shaffer Butt for nearly 39 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ervin E. and Anna Mary Cicero Butt. Steve...

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