Obituaries

Oct 5, 2021

Robert "Bob" Wineberg, age 80, of Tel Retirement Community, previously of Gap, passed away at the Mt. Joy Hospice Center on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. He was the husband of Marilyn Mercer Wineberg for over 45 years. Born in Punxsutawney, PA, he was the son of the late John Walter Wineberg & Zelda Hazlett Wineberg Amundson. He was raised...

Oct 5, 2021

Alyssa Faith Warfel, 21, of East Drumore, passed away unexpectedly on October 5th, 2021.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Christopher L. Warfel and Kasey L. (McCauley) Warfel, with whom she resided.

Alyssa graduated from Solanco High School in 2018.  She followed in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother by working as...

Oct 1, 2021

Franklin G. Brooks, 87, of Willow Drive, Port Deposit, MD died suddenly at Union Hospital in Elkton, MD following a short illness.  He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Mae Trimble Brooks.  Born in Darlington, MD he was the son of the late Charles Griever and Belle Mae Ingram Brooks .

Franklin...

Sep 30, 2021

Ronald W. McLaughlin, age 84, of Christiana, passed away at Newport Meadows of Christiana, on Thursday, September 30, 2021. He was born in Coatesville, son of Roy & Ethel McCreary McLaughlin. He was a welder by trade. He enjoyed sports especially football and baseball. Surviving are 3 children: Ronald Patrick McLaughlin companion of Kimberly Smoker Schwartzer of Christiana, Cindy...

Sep 29, 2021

Robin J. Weflen, 65, of Ronks, PA passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. She is survived by Jim Weflen, with whom she celebrated their 34 th anniversary on September 19 th . Born in Pasadena, CA, she was the daughter of the late Roy & Nancy Thomas. Robin loved making homes beautiful and owned...

Sep 29, 2021

Kathryn A. Findley, age 60, of Silver Springs Road, Holtwood, PA died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital as a result of an automobile accident.  She was the wife of Kenneth R. Findley.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Mary E. Smeltz Kipphorn and the late Harold A.Kipphorn, Sr.

She was...

Sep 28, 2021

Margaret E. Klonaris, age 88, of Atglen, PA, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. She was the wife of James A. Klonaris, with whom she celebrated 64 years of marriage on August 17th. She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Edward J. & Margaret E. McGrath Ryan. In the past she was co-owner...

Sep 27, 2021

Frank S. Laurento, "Frankie", age 40, of Christiana, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, September 27, 2021. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Debra Finchio Laurento of Coatesville and the late Frank J. Laurento, Jr. He was a self-employed antiques dealer who loved his work. He was formerly associated with the Knights of Columbus. In...

Sep 27, 2021

Harry Lloyd Findley, age 87 of New Providence, PA died Monday, September 27, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was married to the late Emma F. Findley for 30 years.  Born in Providence Township he was the son of the late Andrew J. and Mabel Elizabeth Loump Findley.

A farmer and landlord...

Sep 26, 2021

Leroy B. Zook, age 76 of Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his home.  He was the husband of Ruth Beiler Zook with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage in October.  Born in Gordonville, he was the son of the late Jacob and Mary Blank Zook.  In his free time, Leroy loved fishing, woodworking, spending...

Sep 25, 2021

David Jeremiah Martin Detwiler, age 17, of Lancaster, passed away in Costa Rica on Saturday, September 25, 2021. He was born in Gap, son of Edith Martin Detwiler of Lancaster and the late Arlin Landis Detwiler who died in 2019. David loved reading, traveling, playing piano, science, being creative with his nieces and nephews, farming with the family, and...

Sep 25, 2021

Caleb Anthony Beiler, stillborn son of Vernon S. and Lydia Rose Esch Beiler of Lynwood Road, Ronks, died on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

Surviving beside his parents are 2 sisters, Laura Marie Beiler and Kathleen Joy Beiler; paternal grandparents Emmanuel and Miriam Beiler; maternal grandparents Wilmer and Linda May Esch; paternal great grandparents Elam and...

Sep 25, 2021

Anna Bawell Esh, 78, of Long View Drive, Narvon, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior as she passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

She was the wife of John D. Esh.  Born in Leola, PA she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Priscilla Smoker...

Sep 24, 2021

Christopher P. Smucker, 8 year old son of Emanuel R. and Barbie King Smucker of 340A S. Belmont Road, Paradise, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021.  He attended the Old Order Amish Church with his parents.  Surviving are 7 brothers: John H. Smucker of Intercourse, Jonathan M. husband of Katelyn Lapp Smucker of Lancaster City, Joshua L., David...

Sep 24, 2021

Alvin L. Blank, Sr., age 83, of Bernard Avenue, Cochranville, PA passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, September 24, 2021 following a brief illness.  He was the husband of Marjorie Miller Blank.  Born in Chester County, he was the son of the late Amos L. and Annie S. Lapp Blank.

Alvin had been...

Sep 23, 2021

D. June Umble, age 82, of Kinzers, PA, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was the wife of Mervin J. Umble with whom she celebrated 63 years of marriage on August 16th. She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Walter E. & Dorothy Mae Young Tyndall. She was a member of Calvary...

Sep 21, 2021

John F. Lapp, stillborn son of Benuel K. Jr. husband of Sadie Fisher Lapp of 79 Springville Road, Quarryville passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Surviving besides his parents are his grandparents; Benuel K. Sr. husband of Sarah S. Blank Lapp of Lincoln University and John S. husband of Mary L. Esh Fisher of Quarryville. Funeral service took...

Sep 21, 2021

Charles  A. Weidman, age 97, of Reinholds, passed away at the Ephrata Manor on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.  He was the husband of the late Anna Mary Rutt Weidman, who passed away on October 3, 2014.  He was born in Akron, son of the late Aaron & Amy Ramsey Weidman.  He was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran...

Sep 20, 2021

David L. Wood, Sr, age 79 of Parkesburg, PA, passed away at the Brandywine Hospital on Monday, September 20, 2021. He was the husband of Hazel V. Barlow Wood with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage on September 14th. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Elmer & Elsie Rineer Wood. He worked as a body...

Sep 18, 2021

Jacob S. Miller, 16 month old son of Christian L. and Mary Smucker Miller of 70 Oak Road, Kirkwood, passed away at home on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Jacob attended the Old Order Amish Church with his parents. Surviving are 2 brothers: Levi S. and Samuel F. Miller, grandparents: Samuel F. and Lydia Lapp Miller of Quarryville, Barbara Stoltzfus...