Obituaries

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...

Sep 18, 2021

Lavina E. Blank, stillborn daughter of Reuben L. and Sylvia S. Ebersol Blank, of 627 Barren Road, Oxford, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. She attended the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving are 3 siblings: David E, Barbara E. and Lena E., all at home, grandparents: David G. husband of Mattie Lapp Blank of Oxford, and David Z....

Sep 16, 2021

Nelson E. Shaiebly, age 60, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late P. Eugene and Ruth A. Sangrey Shaiebly. Nelson enjoyed farming and agriculture, John Deere farm equipment, umpiring little league baseball, and driving for the Amish. In the past he helped with running the sound and lights for...

Sep 14, 2021

Theresa Constance Walpole, age 88, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, September 14th after a brief time of suffering at her home, and in the midst of the loving care of her Church family.

A Catholic nun for 29 years, Theresa taught in Catholic elementary schools in Brooklyn, New York for...

Sep 12, 2021

Charles L. Erb, age 89, formerly of Bart, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Oak Leaf Manor South of Millersville. He was the husband of the late Annie K. Welk Erb, who passed away on October 30, 2020. He was born in Bart Township, son of the late Ross & Esther Lefever Erb. In the past...

Sep 12, 2021

Elsie B. Zook, age 90, of 5807 Limeville Road, Gap, PA, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was the wife of Jonas Z. Zook. She was born in Kinzers, daughter of the late Elam A. & Sadie Beiler Stoltzfus. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She was a homemaker. Surviving...

Sep 10, 2021

Shirley A. Morrison, 80, formally of Quarryville, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Conestoga View. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mary Westheaffer Stauffer. She attended Solanco Bible Church and Next Gen Senior Center for many years. Shirley was previously employed by Willow Valley Restaurant and BB's Grocery Store. She is survived by 2...

Sep 9, 2021

Elmer L. Kauffman, age 66, of Gordonville, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, September 9, 2021. He was the husband of Janette Chapman Bray Kauffman with whom he celebrated 4 years of marriage on August 20th. He was born in Lancaster, son of Jonas F. Kauffman of Ephrata & the late Elizabeth Beiler Kauffman. He...