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Andrew B. Beiler

Andrew B. Beiler

Dec 2, 2021

Andrew B. Beiler, 4 year old son of Christ P. and Hannah B. Beiler Beiler of 1297 Noble Road, Christiana, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021.  He was born in Kirkwood.  He attended the Old Order Amish Church with his parents.  Surviving are 8 siblings: Benjamin A., Malinda B., Annie B., Fannie B., Rachel B., Martha B., Mary...

Gerald Lee Miller

Gerald Lee Miller

Dec 1, 2021

Gerald Lee Miller, 78, of Wakefield passed away with a lengthy illness on December 1, 2021. He was born September 19, 1943, in Harford County the son of the late Ray Miller and Ruby (Wilson) Miller. Gerald was an avid Harley Davidson rider, when he was not riding you could find him pitching horseshoes, or in the pool...

Marvin L. Cummings

Marvin L. Cummings

Dec 1, 2021

Marvin L. Cummings, age 81, of Paradise, passed away at the Ephrata Hospital on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.  He was the husband of Florence M. Steffy Cummings with whom he would have celebrated 59 years of marriage on December 23rd.  He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Clyde & Anna Mary Eckman Cummings.  In the past he...

John E. Brandt, Jr.

John E. Brandt, Jr.

Nov 30, 2021

John E. Brandt, Jr., 77, of Elk Circle, New Providence, PA died unexpectedly of natural causes at his residence on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He and his wife, Lynda Finefrock Brandt celebrated 52 years of marriage.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John E. and Beulah Smith Brandt.

John retired from...

Edith M. Whitfield

Edith M. Whitfield

Nov 28, 2021

Edith M. Whitfield, age 66 of Downingtown, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the Paoli Hospital. She was the wife of Michael A. Whitfield, with whom she celebrated 43 years of marriage on May 28th. She was born in Bryn Mawr, daughter of the late William & Helen Fink Marlin. She was a member of Calvary...

Michael A. Housekeeper

Michael A. Housekeeper

Nov 28, 2021

Michael A. Housekeeper, age 59 of Quarryville, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Penny S. Farmer Housekeeper. Mike worked for Christiana Cabinetry and he was the Fire Police Captain for the Bart Fire Company Station 51. In his free time, he loved going hunting, fishing, and vacationing with...

David G. Denning

David G. Denning

Nov 25, 2021

David G. Denning Sr., age 80, formally of Christiana, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Frances Kirchmyer Denning, with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage. He was born in Saint Clair, PA, son of the late Joseph C. Sr. and Emma Hassenbein Denning. David served in the...

Shirley L. Eckman

Shirley L. Eckman

Nov 25, 2021

Shirley L. Eckman, age 83, formerly of Intercourse, PA, passed away at the United Zion Retirement Community of Lititz on Thursday, November 25, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Donald M. Eckman who passed away on August 13, 2001.  She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Harold & Goldie Ressler Cramer.  She graduated from Penn Manor...

Mona C. Coley

Mona C. Coley

Nov 25, 2021

Mona C. Coley, 97, of Gordonville, formerly of Cheshire and Holden, MA, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at her home.  She was the wife of the late Leslie H. Coley, Jr. who passed away on February 8, 2012.  Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Lillian (Vrooman) Crisfield.

Mona...

Kyle E. Cox

Kyle E. Cox

Nov 24, 2021

Kyle E. Cox, age 51 of Holtwood, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at home. He was the husband of Teresa McVey Cox. He was born in Jennersville, son of James H. and Linda J. Gindlesperger Cox of Holtwood. Kyle was a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Also surviving are 5 bonus children;...

Michael K. Watterson

Michael K. Watterson

Nov 23, 2021

Michael K. Watterson, age 62, formerly of Quarryville, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Neffsville Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles Kenneth and Mary Ann Pickle Watterson. He was employed as a truck and heavy equipment mechanic for Henry E. Martin and Penn DOT. Michael is survived by...

Jeannette A. Rutter

Jeannette A. Rutter

Nov 23, 2021

Jeannette A. Rutter, age 81, of Gap, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. She was the wife of William H. Rutter, with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage on January 10th. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Donald W. & Marian E. Martin Miller. She was a lifetime member of the...

Joseph S. Yurick

Joseph S. Yurick

Nov 23, 2021

Joseph S. Yurick, age 80, of Christiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Christiana Hospital, DE. He was the husband of Carol Clark Yurick with whom he celebrated over 29 years of marriage. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late John and Rose Zubel Yurick. He loved his 2 Boston Terriers,...

David E. Wissler

David E. Wissler

Nov 22, 2021

David E. Wissler, 89, of Deaver Road, Quarryville, PA died Monday, November 22, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Drumore Township on May 11, 1932, a son of the late David H. and Elsie Erb Wissler.

A retired farmer, he was also a self-employed trucker, dealing and hauling hay and corn products. ...

Robert E. Bird

Robert E. Bird

Nov 21, 2021

Robert E. "Bob" Bird, Sr., age 77 of Gap, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 21, 2021.  He was the husband of Carol J. Melott Bird with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage in June.  Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late George William and Jane Ingram Bird. ...

Fern A. Campbell

Fern A. Campbell

Nov 21, 2021

Fern A. Campbell, age 82, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Saint Martha's of Downingtown. Born in Galax, VA, she was the daughter of the late Leslie Watson and Mrytle Farmer Hanson. Fern was an active member of Bible Evangelical Church in Oxford. She retired from Hewlett Packard. She enjoyed sewing, singing, music, her church, and had...

Levi S. Blank

Levi S. Blank

Nov 20, 2021

Levi S. Blank, 3 year old son of Amos G. and Sarah E. Stoltzfus Blank, of 300 Township Road, Lincoln University, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at A.I. Dupont Children's Hospital in Wilmington, DE. He was born in Ephrata. Levi attended the Old Order Amish Church with his parents. Surviving beside his parents are 2 sisters; Elizabeth...

Virgil W. Zook

Virgil W. Zook

Nov 20, 2021

Virgil W. Zook, age 58, of New Holland, PA, passed away at the Ephrata Hospital on Saturday, November 20, 2021. He was the husband of Ruth Glick Zook, with whom he celebrated 35 years of marriage on April 12th. He was born in Ephrata, son of Erma L. Beiler Zook of Gap, and the late Chris F. Zook. He...

Roy H. Bushong

Roy H. Bushong

Nov 19, 2021

Roy H. Bushong, age 77, of Christiana, PA, passed into eternal heaven on Friday, November 19, 2021.  He was the husband of Jean L. Groff Bushong with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage on November 9th.  He was born in Lancaster County, son of the late Henry Rakestraw & Helen Ferguson Bushong.  He was a member of the...

Gladys "Joyce" Shoemaker

Gladys "Joyce" Shoemaker

Nov 19, 2021

Gladys "Joyce" Shoemaker, age 81, formerly of Peach Bottom, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late Lawrence J. "Sonny" Shoemaker. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Agnes Jebaily Singleton. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church where she...

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