Obituaries

Nov 19, 2025

Penny L. Garris, age 71 of Christiana, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.  She was the wife of Michael W. Garris with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage on February 15th.  She was born in Coatesville, PA, daughter of the late George & Helen J. Moore Morrison.  In the past she was a member...

Nov 19, 2025

Kenneth Samson Roberts, 93, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, PA.

He is survived by his son Stephen K. Roberts (Sara); daughters Glenda M. Reynolds (Charles), Melissa E. Watson (Frank), and Stacey A. Floyd (Jamison); seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by...

Nov 18, 2025

Paul L. Mills, Jr. of Mount Joy and formerly of Strasburg, PA died on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.  He was born on January 5, 1944 in Alexandria, LA where his father was stationed in the US Army.  He was the son of Paul L. Mills, Sr. and Arline Jackson Mills (Cook)....

Nov 17, 2025

Gary L. Groff, age 74 of Willow Street, PA, passed away at the Penn Medicine Hospital of Lancaster on Monday, November 17, 2025.  He was born on January 23, 1951, son of the late George Ellis & Virginia M. Brown Groff.  He was married to Beth Book Groff, celebrating 49 years of marriage on August 28, 2025.

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Nov 14, 2025

Marian F. Stoltzfus, age 9, of 149 Lamparter Road Quarryville, PA 17566, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at home. Born in Christiana, She was the daughter of Samuel G. And Barbara S. Fisher Stoltzfus. She attended the Old Order Amish Church.

Surviving besides her parents are 2 siblings: Levi F. And Katie F. Stoltzfus at...

Nov 13, 2025

Alma Mae (Gochenaur) Shultz, 86, of Lancaster, PA, transitioned to her eternal home with unwavering faith in the resurrection power of Jesus Christ on November 13, 2025. Born on August 30, 1939, Alma was a beloved wife, mother, and active member of her community. Her joyful spirit, energy, and kindness were an inspiration to all, and her legacy of...

Nov 11, 2025

Edwin Oliphant "Pat" Margerum, 87, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, after a brief hospitalization in Lancaster. Born March 24, 1938, in Trenton, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Clarence E. and Marjorie Willitts Margerum. He grew up on the family farm near Crosswicks, NJ, attended Bordentown Military Institute, and graduated from William MacFarland...

Nov 11, 2025

Richard E. "Dick" Hoover, age 87 of Christiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at his home.  He was the loving husband of Patricia Shivery Hoover for 64 years before her passing on January 19, 2025.  Dick was born in Christiana, he was the son of the late Jacob, Sr. & Mildred Posten Hoover.  Dick was a member...

Nov 11, 2025

Sarah Ann Miller Zook, age 84, of 656 Mt. Vernon Road, Gap, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.  She was the wife of Levi B. Zook.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Eli P. and Arie Beiler Miller.  Sarah Ann was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  In addition...

Nov 9, 2025

Frieda Lynn Fisher, 1 year old daughter of Jonas L. and Priscilla A. Stoltzfus Fisher of 2050 Cambridge Road, Honey Brook, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at home.  She attended the Old Order Amish Church with her parents.  Surviving besides her parents are 9 siblings; Mark S., John Ivan, Christian S., Elizabeth Marie, Jonas L. Jr., Rebekah...

Nov 9, 2025

Nancy J. Hertzog, age 75 of Quarryville, passed away on November 9, 2025. She was the wife of Larry Lee Hertzog who passed  July 29, 2025. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Bertram and Norma Snyder Sheaffer. She worked for Lancaster Newspaper for many years as an independent driver. She enjoyed bowling, bingo, coloring, crossword puzzles...

Nov 8, 2025

Nancy K. Glick, 1 year old daughter of Daniel L. and Elsie King Glick of 921 Kirkwood Pike Quarryville, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at home.  Nancy attended the Old Order Amish Church with her parents.  Surviving besides her parents are 4 siblings; Samuel K., Lydia K., Ruth K. and Emma K., all at home, and grandparents;...

Nov 7, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" S. Hanna Sr., age 80, of Quarryville, passed away peacefully at his nieces home, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Peach Bottom, he was the son of the late Alice Hanna McCauley. Jerry enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by 4 children, 1 grandchild, 2 siblings: Charlie Hanna of Lancaster, Faith DeMarco of Quarryville...

Nov 6, 2025

Doris M. Clark passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the age of 87 at Providence Place in Lancaster. She was born on April 27, 1938, in Tamaqua, PA, the daughter of the late Carl and Eleanor (Miller) Eberts.

Graduating from Tamaqua High School in 1954, she then worked as a bookkeeper for a Tamaqua accounting...

Nov 5, 2025

James Douglas "Doug" Byler, 58, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2025. Doug will be deeply missed by his three sons, Brandon, Bryce, and Cameron, whom he loved beyond measure. He is also survived by his parents, James and Darlene Byler, his brother Chad (Eileen), niece Courtney, and nephew David. Doug was the owner and broker...

Nov 5, 2025

Menno B. Stoltzfus, age 93 of Narvon, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Hospice and Community Care of Mount Joy.  He was the loving husband of Katie Fisher Stoltzfus for 58 years before her passing on November 2, 2009.  Born in Gordonville, he was the son of the late Benjamin B. and Annie Beiler Stoltzfus.  Menno was...

Nov 5, 2025

Galen Wayne Smoker, 74, of Cochranville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by his family.  He was the loving husband of Verna (Smucker) Smoker, his wife of 50 years. Together they built a strong and loving family rooted in faith and hard work.  Born in Andrews Bridge to the late Sylvan K....

Nov 3, 2025

Edith M. Brown, 87, of Strasburg, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Hamilton Arms, Lancaster, PA. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Elva Shaub Brown.

A homemaker, Edith graduated from McCaskey High School. She was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Flyers fan and enjoyed birdwatching.

She is...

Nov 1, 2025

Adrielle A. Campbell, age 27, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at home. Born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, she was the daughter of Clive and Omoy Cole Campbell. She worked as a Senior Platform Analyst at Clark National Accounts. Adrielle enjoyed spending time with her fiancé, cats and other pets; as well as time outdoors, playing...

Oct 31, 2025

Carol Jean Horst, age 72, of Paradise, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at the Lancaster General Hospital. She was the loving wife of James E. Horst for 51 years. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Marian Leaman Neff. Carol was a member of New Covenant Mennonite Fellowship where she served for...