Obituaries

Jul 19, 2021

Sandra L. Fisher, age 78, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Ephrata Manor.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Willard F. Harkcom and Violet "Bunny" Tsudy Harkcom Fish.  Sandra was a graduate of Penn Manor.  After high school, she worked for RCA then later Berk-Tek before retiring.  She enjoyed basket...

Jul 18, 2021

Ronald A. Stackhouse, age 50, of Cochranville, PA, passed away at home on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He was born in Coatesville, son of Raymond Jr. husband of Karen Stoltzfus Stackhouse of Cochranville and the late Irene Gouge Hoffmann wife of Ernst Hoffmann of Oxford. He worked in the maintenance department for To-Jo Mushrooms, Inc. of Avondale for over...

Jul 18, 2021

Theodore R. Knepp, Jr., age 69, of Malvern, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021.  He was born in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Theodore R. Sr. & Evelyn Rafferty Knepp.  He enjoyed reading, being outdoors, fly fishing, motorcycles and being a glider pilot.  Surviving is a son Adam B. husband of Paige Knepp of Marietta, GA,...

Jul 18, 2021

Emanuel K. Esh, age 46 of 167 Atkins Road, Airville, PA, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 18, 2021.  He was the husband of Kathryn "Katie" Mundie Esh and the late Annie Esh Esh who passed away on December 8, 2009.  He was born in Kinzers, son of the late Levi F. & Fannie King Esh.  He...

Jul 18, 2021

Judy A. Groff, age 74, of Christiana, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was the wife of James F. "Rick" Groff, with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage with on October 24th. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Joseph H. & Inez Henry Groff. She was a member of the Christiana United...

Jul 16, 2021

Alice C. Albright, age 89, passed away on Friday July 16, 2021 at ManorCare, Lancaster. She was the wife of the late George Washington Albright who died in 1995. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Catherine Hohenwarter Kaylor. She was a member of St Catherine of Siena for a number of years before...

Jul 16, 2021

Hope E. Yoder, age 65 of Intercourse, PA, passed away at her home on Friday, July 16, 2021. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late David J. & Marian Stoltzfus Yoder. She was a member of the New Life Church of New Holland. For many years she was a private caregiver in the Sarasota, Florida area. Most...

Jul 15, 2021

Cindy Swartley Mast, age 61, of Willow Street, passed away at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania of a subarachnoid hemorrhage on Thursday, July 15, 2021. She was the wife of Dr. Daniel D. Mast with whom she celebrated 39 years of marriage on June 6th.  She was born in Sellersville, PA, daughter of the late Vernon M....

Jul 15, 2021

Harold L. Ryder, Sr., age 80 of Quarryville, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at his home.  He was the husband of the late Janice Lewis Ryder who passed away on January 18, 2016.  Born in Millpoint, WV, he was the son of the late Theodore and Opal Fowler Ryder.  Harold was a great story teller and in...

Jul 14, 2021

Anne S. Gagliano, age 91, of Moravian Manor, Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Gagliano, Sr., who died in 1978. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Oscar P and Flora K. Kurtz Stokes. Anne enjoyed an extensive career prior to marriage and children...

Jul 10, 2021

Stanley N. Eshleman, age 74, of New Providence, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was born in Refton, PA, son of the late Lloyd & Erma Kirk Eshleman. He was the companion of Sandy Steen for over 20 years. He graduated from Lampeter Strasburg High School. He worked for Commonwealth Telephone for over 40...

Jul 9, 2021

Theodore C. Asousa, Sr., 89, of Quarryville, PA and formerly of Broomall, PA died Friday, July 9, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Beatrice G. Maust Asousa who died September 28, 2018.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles Theodore and Johara Salman Asousa.

Ted studied electrical...

Jul 7, 2021

Andrew J. Stoltzfus, age 18, of 955 Pleasant View Road, Honey Brook, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday July 7, 2021 as the result of a roadway accident. Born in Honey Brook, he was the son of John J. Jr., husband of Malinda E. King Stoltzfus and the late Sara K. Stoltzfus Stoltzfus. Andrew was a member...

Jul 5, 2021

Tatania Nashan "Tot" Smucker, age 17 of Gap, unexpectedly passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, July 5, 2021, due to a vehicle accident.  Because of Tot's personal relationship with Jesus Christ, the family is consoled to know that she has life and joy beyond the grave. She was born in Guatemala, daughter of...

Jul 5, 2021

Kathryn A. Lapp, age 79, of Paradise, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, July 5, 2021. She was the wife of H. Edwin Lapp with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage on June 24th. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Lester E. & Anna Mary Ames Groff. She was a member...

Jul 4, 2021

Eva V. Bishop, age 94, formerly of Smoketown, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at the Brethren Village.  Born in Chilhowie, VA, she was the daughter of the late Russell H. and Emma E. Blevins Bishop.  Eva was a member of the Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church.  She had worked for Garvin's Department Store, Lancaster, as a buyer for...

Jul 4, 2021

Shawn Michael Landis, 53, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectantly at home on July 4 th 2021. Born in Fort Dix, NJ, he was the son of the late Ken Landis and Kristin Conner Petrosky. Shawn had been employed by the US Postal Service as a mail handler for many years. He was a huge sports fan, enjoying watching every...

Jul 3, 2021

Jacob J. Fisher, age 78 of 142 Hess Road, Quarryville, passed away on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021. He was the husband of Fannie Zook Stoltzfus and the late Annie K. Stoltzfus. He was born in Paradise son of the late David E. and Fannie Smucker Fisher. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving besides his...

Jul 2, 2021

John D. Trimble, Sr. age 62, of Pequea, died at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, PA on July 2, 2021.  Born in Quarryville, he was the son of Benjamin F. and Eleanor E. Reich Trimble, Sr.

John had been employed as a tow motor operator for Buck Iron, followed by Asplundh, Joe King, and...

Jul 2, 2021

Sandra K. Hersh, age 70, of Paradise, PA, passed away at her home on Friday, July 2, 2021. She was the wife of Thomas L. Hersh with whom she celebrated 52 years of marriage with on August 17th. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late George W. & Gertrude E. Ross Sweigert. In the past she had...