Obituaries

Apr 3, 2022

Steve Hershey, 68, of Carmel Valley, CA passed away unexpectedly at his place of work on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Steve was born in Lancaster, PA. where he worked on his family's farm and developed his skills for hard work and dedication. He was a 1971 graduate of Pequea Valley High School. He moved to Carmel, CA...

Apr 3, 2022

Betty R. Crawford, age 84, formerly of Christiana, passed away on her birthday Sunday, April 3, 2022, at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.  She was the wife of the late Wayne D. Crawford who passed away on April 6, 2007.  She was born in Collinsville, PA, daughter of the late Carl & Grace McMannis Nichols.  She was a member...

Apr 1, 2022

Jacob S. Dienner, age 83, of Gordonville, PA, passed away at his home on Friday, April 1, 2022. He was the husband of Ada K. Stoltzfus Dienner. He was born in Gap, son of the late Gideon S. & Sarah L. Stoltzfus Dienner. He was an active member of the Weavertown Mennonite Church. He was a farmer and founder...

Mar 31, 2022

Daniel Robert Knarr, 78, of Bean Hill Road, Lancaster passed away peacefully with his beloved Laura by his side on Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was born on October 1, 1943 in Harrisburg, the son of the late George Washington Knarr and Margaret LaVanture Knarr. He and his wife, Laura Rittenhouse Knarr were married for 52 years....

Mar 30, 2022

Michael A. Trout, 65, of Morgantown and formerly of Quarryville, passed away at Reading Hospital on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

Born in West Grove, PA he was the son of the late Maris W. and Arlene E. Mowrer Trout.

Michael had been employed by (ODC), Occupational Development Center in Lancaster.

Mar 28, 2022

Helen Mary Wanner, age 96 of Narvon, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Tel Hai Retirement Community. Born in Narvon, she was the daughter of the late David Ira and Helen Mary Mast Wanner. Helen graduated from Honey Brook High School and then West Chester State College in 1947 with her degree in Elementary Education. She later...

Mar 28, 2022

Betsy J. Kaufman, age 74 of Alexandria, VA, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Tel Hai Retirement Community.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late S. Dale and Elizabeth Long Kaufman.  She graduated from Lampeter Strasburg High School, Class of 1965, Keystone Junior College, and Millersville University with a degree in Elementary Education.  Betsy...

Mar 27, 2022

Harold Glenn Smoker, 80, passed away on March 27 th , 2022, the day before his 81 st birthday. "Smoke", as his many friends called him, is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Linda Weaver Smoker, his son, Richard Keith Smoker and daughter in law, Rebecca Smoker, of Rising Sun, Maryland, with whom he lived. He is...

Mar 26, 2022

Ray Joe Schwartz, age 90, formerly of Kirkwood, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Ecumenical Retirement Community, Harrisburg, PA. Born in Hamilton, TX, he was the son of the late Joe and Catherine Schwartz (nee Smart). Joe was a career Military Veteran who served 5 years in the US Army and another 35 years between the US...

Mar 25, 2022

Katie B. Fisher, stillborn daughter of Emanuel S. and Miriam Beiler Fisher of 155 Magnolia Drive, Holtwood, was born on Friday, March 25, 2022 at Women and Babies Hospital.  Surviving besides her parents are 2 siblings: Martha B. And Steven B. Fisher, grandparents: Steven B. and Mattie Lapp Fisher of Holtwood, Henry and Annie Esh Beiler of Holtwood, and...

Mar 24, 2022

Freda M. Amos, age 98 of Strasburg, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at ProMedica Skilled Nursing in Lancaster.  She was the wife of the late Robert Amos.  Born in Junior, WV, she was the daughter of the late James and Edna Ware Swick.  She graduated from Belington High School in West Virginia.  Freda was a member of...

Mar 24, 2022

David S. Brackbill, age 56 of Willow Street, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at his home. He was the husband of Eileen Shank Brackbill with whom he celebrated 30 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Ruth Groff Brackbill of Willow Street and the late Norman Brackbill. He was a member of...

Mar 23, 2022

Stephen L. Wilson, 62, of Harmony Ridge Drive, Drumore, PA went to be with the Lord at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, his death being unexpected due to natural causes. He and his wife Sandra L. Pannell Wilson celebrated 31 years of marriage. Born in Chester County, PA he was the son of the...

Mar 21, 2022

Hansen C. Poole, age 87 of Ronks and formerly of Gap, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Newport Meadows.  He was the husband of Louise Oliver Poole with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage on June 1st.  Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Aubrey and Maggie Wilson Poole.  He was a...

Mar 20, 2022

John Kuhn, 82, of South Belmont Road, PA, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 20, 2022 with his loving family by his side.  He was the husband of the late Audrey Homsher Kuhn.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Carl and Agnes Rada Kuhn. John had been employed as a carpenter for...

Mar 19, 2022

Nancy Ann King age 70 of 2008 Mine Road, Paradise, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at home. She was the wife of Benuel S. King. She was born in Gap, daughter to Susie Smucker Dienner of Gap and the late Daniel S. Dienner. Nancy Ann was a member of the Old Amish Church. Surviving besides her husband...

Mar 19, 2022

Clarence M. "Bud" Wright, age 84 of Kirkwood, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022. He was the husband of the late Barbara Heck Wright who passed on August, 31, 2001. He was born in Pulaski, VA, son to the lateWilliam T. and Maude Goad Wright. Bud proudly served in the United States Army.  He enjoyed wrestling and bluegrass,...

Mar 18, 2022

Laine Evans Wallace, 4 month old son of William "Billy" Wallace & Aleaya Rivera has peacefully passed away on Friday, March 18th, 2022. Laine is currently fishing in Heaven along side his Uncle (Cj Huth), Nana (Maxine Roland) and Poppop (Gary Mellinger). Laine was a very happy and loved baby who enjoyed cooing, splashing in the tub, and taking...

Mar 17, 2022

Elmer E. Stoltzfus, age 61 of 880 Telegraph Road, Coatesville, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022. He was the husband of Rebecca K. Beiler Stoltzfus. Born in Honey Brook, he was the son of the late John U. and Katie Esh Stoltzfus. Elmer was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving besides his wife are 11...

Mar 15, 2022

Rebecca A. Fisher, age 86, of Ronks, passed away at Fairmount Homes on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Aaron L. Fisher who passed away on October 8, 2021.  She was born in Strasburg, daughter of the late Gideon K. & Miriam Fisher Stoltzfus.  She was a member of Calvary Monument Bible Church, where...