Obituaries

Dec 31, 2025

Christopher Wayne Beiler, age 11 of 831 Churchtown Road, Narvon, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was born in Narvon, son of Jacob G. and Anna Mary Riehl Beiler. He attended the Old Order Amish. Surviving besides his parents are his grandparents: Christian B. and Barbara B. King Beiler of Leola, Jacob S. and Fannie Mae Esh...

Dec 29, 2025

Ella G. Rutter, age 93, formerly of Paradise went to her heavenly home on Monday, December 29, 2025.  She was the wife of the late Robert D. Rutter, who passed away on November 27, 2022.  They had been married for 69 years.  She was born in Paradise, daughter of the late William P. & Mabel Stewart Rynier.  She was...

Dec 28, 2025

Lloyd E. Henry, 96, of Lampeter, PA passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. He was the husband of the late Betty Jane Wolfe Henry who died August 4, 2018. Born in Lampeter, he was the son of the late A. Lloyd and Lillian Mae Eshelman Henry.

Lloyd was the oldest living...

Dec 26, 2025

Judith Pauline Lintner, age 88, formerly of Lancaster, Nickel Mines and Ronks, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, in Salisbury Md.  She was the wife of the late Paul L. Lintner who died August 5th, 2022.  Judith was born and raised in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Paul Edward and Elsie Bauer Roschel.

Judy retired...

Dec 24, 2025

Rev. Gerald "Jere" Brubaker went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, December 24, at his residence. Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Harry F. and Nora Hershey Brubaker. He was the husband of Julia "Judy" Graybill Brubaker, with whom he celebrated 69 years of marriage on June 10th.  Jere graduated from Lancaster Bible...

Dec 24, 2025

Florence A. Metzler, age 87, formerly of Willow Street, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.  She was the wife of the late Clayton J. Metzler who died November 28, 2024, 11 days before their 68th anniversary.  Born in Strasburg she was the daughter of the late Willis C. Sr. and Mildred V. Harple Lefever....

Dec 22, 2025

Early on the morning of December 22, 2025, Jesus welcomed Mary King Fisher into Heaven.  She was born on September 1, 1931 to Christian and Lydia King.  She was married to Elmer Fisher for 62 years. They raised 5 daughters; Lydia (Paul) Lantz, Lena (Leon) Miller, Linda (Jack) Stoner, Esther (Lynn) Kachel Sollenberger, Marlene (Rick) Martin.  Mary's faith in...

Dec 21, 2025

Jennifer Willwerth Carpenter, age 46, of New Holland, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at home, surrounded by loved ones. She was the wife of James Carpenter.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Doug and step-mother Deborah Willwerth. She was a homemaker and homeschool teacher for 22 years. She was a member of Petra...

Dec 20, 2025

Janice A. Bowers, age 88, of Strasburg, PA passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was the widow of Lloyd I. Bowers, Jr. who died April 1, 1995.  Born in Van Buren, IN, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Lotta Jean Hudson Dawson.

Janice...

Dec 18, 2025

Nancy H. Grossman, age 84, of Narvon, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 peacefully at her home. She was the wife of Richard J. Grossman. Nancy was a lifetime member of Paradise Bible Fellowship Church, where she was very involved and taught Sunday school for many years. She enjoyed cooking, baking, watching the Phillies, and most of all...

Dec 10, 2025

Glenn Ray Weaver, age 58, of New Holland passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was the son of the late Paul H. and Della Mae Kurtz Weaver. He was a member Carpenter Community Church. He is survived by 3 siblings: Mary Jane Weaver, Harold L Weaver, and Ronald L Weaver. He was preceded in death by 7...

Dec 10, 2025

B. Allen Bernstorf, age 94, of Strasburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. He was the loving husband of Sandy Ressler Brotzman Bernstorf.  Born in Teaneck, NJ he was the son of the late Bernard and Dorothy Koster Bernstorf. Al was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg where he served...

Dec 10, 2025

Adam Josiah Esh, infant son of David Matthew and Rebecca Lynn Esh, Honey Brook, died shortly after birth at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Zachary Jonah, at home, paternal Grandparents, Omar and Martha (Lapp) Esh of Honey Brook, maternal Grandparents, Leroy Jr....

Dec 8, 2025

Dean E. Kauffman, age 69 of New Holland, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Earl Jr. and Catherine Swinehart Kauffman.  Dean worked for Lancaster General Hospital in Environmental services.  He loved watching movies and TV shows, playing the lottery and going out to...

Dec 7, 2025

Elmer K. Glick, age 63 of Amherst, VA, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  Born in Leola, he was the son of the late Ephraim J. and Fannie King Glick.  He worked a self employed farrier. Elmer loved the outdoors.  He especially loved hunting and participating in farrier competitions.  ...

Dec 3, 2025

Annie B. Fisher, age 75, of 5493 Lincoln Hwy, Gap PA, 17527 passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at home. Born in Gap, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Katie Blank Fisher. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Annie is survived by 6 siblings: Omar Fisher of Gap, Christ...

Nov 26, 2025

Lester King Smucker, age 61 of East Earl, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Hospice and Community Care of Mount Joy.  He was the husband of Mary Kathryn (Kauffman) Smucker for 40 years.  Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Sarah L. King Smucker of Narvon and the late Raymond Z. Smucker.  Lester was a member...

Nov 24, 2025

Bena K. Fisher, age 37 of 88 Hess Road, Quarryville, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at her home.  She was the wife of Roy L. Fisher.  Born in Nottingham, she was the daughter of Daniel S. and Fannie B. King Stoltzfoos of Oxford.  Bena was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  Surviving besides her husband...

Nov 20, 2025

John F. Beiler, known as (Butta John) of 52 Hatville Road, Gordonville, PA, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at home. He was the husband of Leah K. Lapp. Born in Kinzers, he was the son of the late Abram L. and Barbara Fisher Beiler. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Surviving besides...

Nov 20, 2025

Travis Wade Marshall, born Sunday, August 27, 1978, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. He was the son of Margie Haddon Adams wife of David Adams of Quarryville and the late Richard Marshall. He enjoyed music, fishing, police cars, fire trucks, construction and swimming. He is also survived by two sisters: Stephenie Marshall of North Carolina and Tracey...