Obituaries

Oct 29, 2025

Elaine Y. Welk, age 81 of Lancaster, PA, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.  She was born in East Lampeter Township, daughter of the late Maurice S. & Sara Graybill Welk.  In the past she attended the Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church.  Formerly, she worked at the Occupational Development Center of Lancaster.  Elaine loved music, going...

Oct 28, 2025

Mary S. Byler, age 75 of 167 Loop Road, Quarryville, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Christian Z. and Susie Stoltzfus Byler. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She is survived by 10 siblings: Hannah S. wife of Israel S. Fisher of Mechanicsville, MD, Lydia S. wife...

Oct 27, 2025

Lynne Carol Trout, age 83,  of  Paradise, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, following a brief illness. She was the wife of Victor Karl Trout. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Janet L. Rynier. Lynne enjoyed antiques, reading and crafting. She retired from Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse, PA. Surviving, in addition to her husband,...

Oct 27, 2025

Betty L. Ennis, age 92 of Cochranville, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at the Chester County Hospital.  She was the wife of the late John T. Ennis for 53 years before his passing on July 13, 2006.  Born in Cochranville, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Bessie White Campbell.  Betty attended Worship Center in...

Oct 26, 2025

Lee Micah Zook, age 2, of 1669 Mine Rd, Paradise PA, 17562, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at the Hershey Medical Center. Born in Paradise, he was the son of Jake and Mary Ann Zook. He attended the Old Order Amish Church with his parents.

Surviving besides his parents are grandparents:...

Oct 25, 2025

Terry Allan Mitchell, age 72 of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at his home.  He was the loving husband of Deborah Gingrich Mitchell for 47 years.  Born in Confluence, PA, he was the son of the late Ray and Mary Ellen Goller Mitchell.  He was a member of Sea Island Presbyterian Church in Beaufort, South Carolina.  ...

Oct 21, 2025

Carol L. Zink, age 76 of Gap, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at home. She was the wife of J. Melvin Zink with whom she celebrated 34 years of marriage. She was born in, Slab Fork, West Virginia, daughter of the late, Orville B. And Mary Demont Lawson. She was a member of Timberline Church. She enjoyed photography,...

Oct 21, 2025

M. Eileen Siedhof Kurtz, age 91, passed away to her heavenly home with Jesus on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Brethren Village. She was the wife of the late Willis J. Kurtz for 66 years before his death in 2020.  She was born in Intercourse, daughter of the late Elmer F. and Mildred S. Beam Siedhof. She is survived...

Oct 20, 2025

Dennis L. Wilson, age 77 of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was the loving husband of Linda Conrad Wilson for 34 years.  Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late William A., Sr. and Marian Jackson Wilson.  Dennis was a member of The Lord's House...

Oct 18, 2025

David H. Miller, age 72, of Gordonville, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, October 18, 2025.  He was the husband of Y. Elaine Green Miller with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage on July 28th.  He was born in Delaware son of the late Glenn G. & Florence Lutz Miller.   He was a member of...

Oct 17, 2025

Benjamin S. Beiler, age 75, of 663 Vintage Road, Christiana, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at home. He was the husband of Mary F. Stoltzfus Beiler. Born in Bird in Hand, he was the son of the late Israel M. And Nancy Stoltzfus Beiler. Benjamin was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. In addition to...

Oct 16, 2025

Carol A. Nicklaus, age 76 of Ronks, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was the companion of Dewey Null. She was born in Paradise, daughter of the late Melvin E. And Thelma Davis Simpson. Carol worked at Armstrong for 17 years and in the past served as the Paradise Township Supervisor and as Zoning Officer. She was...

Oct 15, 2025

Gloria Brown Barker, age 98, passed away at the Brethren Village of Lititz on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Brown, Sr., who passed away in 1981 and the late Verne F. Barker, Sr., who passed away in 2015. She was born in Paradise, daughter of the late William & Rosanna Armor...

Oct 13, 2025

Donald "Hank" Lewis Gehron, Sr. age 86 of Peach Bottom, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at his home. He was the husband of Betty Dull Gehron for 62 years.  Born in Drumore, he was the son of the late John Henry and Hellen Good Gehron.  Hank attended Wakefield Bible Church and Wesley Church.  He worked for Andrews...

Oct 9, 2025

Warren A. "Rennie" Wilson, age 78 of Atglen, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, October 9, 2025.  He was the husband of the late Loretta L. "Bubbles" Boyd Wilson who passed away on December 5, 2015.  He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Warren H. & Elizabeth A. Simmons Wilson.  He graduated from Octorara...

Oct 9, 2025

David S. King, age 73, of 5658 Strasburg Road, Gap, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at his home. He was the husband of Sarah L. Dienner King. He was born in Christiana son of the late Enos K. and Barbara Stoltzfus King. He was a farmer and self employed mason. He was a member of the Old...

Oct 8, 2025

Dorothy Joy Stoltzfus, age 21, of 2452 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 as the result of a vehicle accident.  She was born in Lancaster, daughter of Levi K. & Nancy Miller Stoltzfus.  She was a member of Honey Brook Community Church, where she was involved with the youth group.  ...

Oct 7, 2025

David E. Fisher, age 83 of Intercourse, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John S. and Barbara Esh Fisher.  He was a member of Faith EC Church and attended Worship Center and Petra Church.

Dave "Proddy" Fisher was...

Oct 3, 2025

Lois R. Risk, age 77, formerly of Gordonville, passed away on October 3, 2025.  She was born in Lancaster ( Oreville ) PA, daughter of the late Clarence & Marie Forrey Risser.  Oreville is located where Park City is now.  The family farm is Risser Grain in Holtwood PA where she lived until young adulthood.  Lois enjoyed growing flowers...

Sep 30, 2025

David M. Huyard, age 59 of 129 Homestead Road, Honey Brook, passed away on September 30, 2025 at home. He was the husband of Katie S. Stoltzfus Huyard. He was born in New Holland, son of the late Levi M. and Mary K. Miller Huyard. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving besides his wife...