Obituaries

Feb 7, 2021

Mervin B. Stoltzfus, age 2, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home. Born in Christiana, he was the son of Stephen G. and Sadie S. Beiler Stoltzfus of 263 Christiana Pike, Christiana. In addition to his parents, he is survived by 2 brothers: Daniel B. and Samuel B., both at home, grandparents: Daniel S. and...

Feb 6, 2021

Lewis I. Simmons, age 87, of Myerstown, formerly of Christiana, PA and Orlando, FL, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 6, 2021. He was born in Chester County, son of the late T. Irwin & Elinor Prange Simmons. He was the husband of Donna J. Rodgers Simmons, with whom he celebrated 70 years of marriage with...

Feb 5, 2021

Helen L. Movinsky, age 75, of Bird In Hand, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021. She was the wife of Joseph Movinsky for over 57 years. She was born in Indiana, PA, daughter of the late Francis and Leona Kelly. She enjoyed going to yard sales and being with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed going...

Feb 4, 2021

It is with joyful and grateful hearts that we celebrate the life of Margaret Ann Feerrar of Quarryville, PA, who went home to be with Jesus. It was her lifelong wish to meet Him, and that is what she did on Thursday, February 4th, 2021. Until the last few weeks, Margaret Ann, also known as Peggy and Granny, was healthy,...

Feb 3, 2021

Jacob M. Zook, age 82 of 5540 White Oak Road, Paradise, PA, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.  He was the husband of the late Annie K. Miller Zook who passed away on June 2, 2020.  Born in Gordonville, he was the son of the late Daniel L. and Susie Beiler Zook.  Jacob was a...

Feb 3, 2021

Riley A. Dickens, Jr., 66, of Stonewood Drive, Gap, PA died of natural causes at his residence on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He and his wife Joyce A. Souders Dickens celebrated 44 years of marriage.  Born in Elkton, MD he was the son of Agnus Himmelright Wyatt of Peach Bottom and the late Riley A. Dickens, Sr.

Feb 2, 2021

Benjamin Thomas Rhoads, Sr., age 74, of Lancaster, formerly of Quarryville, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.  He was the husband of Maxine H. Chalk Rhoads for over 32 years.  Born in Strasburg, he was the son of the late George Lester Rhoads, Sr. and Mary Ellen Erwin Rhoads.  He was a graduate of Lampeter Strasburg. He...

Feb 2, 2021

Sharon J. McFarland, age 74, of New Holland, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She was the wife of Gene McFarland for over 57 years. Born in Montana, she was the daughter of the late Cauzet James wife of the late Nick Chalko. Sharon was a manager of the widow coverings department at JCPenneys, Exton.

Feb 2, 2021

Ruth B. Bair, age 91, of Kinzers, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Maple Farms, Akron.  She was the wife of the late Ralph K. Bair Jr. who died in 2015.  Born in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late J. Rankin and Elnora Stumbaugh Buterbaugh.  Ruth was a devoted member of Leacock Presbyterian Church...

Jan 31, 2021

A son of Philadelphia, Andrew Thomson Reilley Jr. fancied himself a Scotsman— for good reason. His father, Andrew T. Reilley Sr. emigrated  in 1905 with his parents and siblings from Hamilton, Scotland (near Glasgow), and years later it was not unusual to hear an old-country Scottish brogue at family gatherings. We could always count on Andy to don his...

Jan 31, 2021

Catherine Louise "Sue" Boyd, 90, formerly of Paradise, died Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.  She was the wife of the late Richard M. Boyd, Sr. who died February 20, 2005. Born in Millersburg, Pa she was the daughter of the late Ira and Myrtle Rineer Rinier.

Sue retired from the former...

Jan 30, 2021

Eudora Marie "Dori" Giffing, age 67 of New Providence, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  She was the loving wife of Dale D. Giffing with whom she celebrated 11 years of marriage on July 31st.  Born in Hershey she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Grace Nauman Derr.  She worked...

Jan 28, 2021

Suie Naomi Hess, 93, formerly of Quarryville, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Messiah Village, Mechanicsburg, PA.

Born in Manor Township, she was the daughter of the late J. Zeigler and Clara Brechbill Hess.

Suie retired from Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community after 30...

Jan 26, 2021

Fred Andrew Wilburn, age 84 of Post Falls, ID, formerly of Lancaster County, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Kootenai Health, Coeur d'Alene, ID. He was the husband of Betty J. Arnold Wilburn. They shared a life together for over 44 years. Born in Maybeury, WV, he was the son of the late Marvin A. and...

Jan 25, 2021

Samuel Y. Smoker, 6 month old infant son of Jonas S. and Sadie Yoder Smoker of 490 Jackson School Road, Oxford, passed away at the Nemours / A.I. duPont Hospital for Children in Delaware. He was the brother of Sarah Y. Smoker and is also survived by his grandparents: Israel S. and Katie L. Stoltzfus Smoker of Oxford,...

Jan 24, 2021

John R. Good Sr., age 78, of Paradise, passed away in his home on January 24, 2021. He was the husband of the late Theresa E. Good who passed on January 24, 2016. He was born in Philadelphia, son of the late Howard and Dorothy Dauberman Good. Whether it was working on vehicles, carving, painting, machining, carpentry, tinkering, building,...

Jan 24, 2021

Barry L. Bleecher, age 73, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Cheryl C. Kreider Bleecher for over 45 years. Born in Smithville, Pa he was the son of the late Harry E. D. Bleecher and Elizabeth G. Longer Bleecher. Barry proudly served our country as a...

Jan 21, 2021

Cynthia "Cindy" L. Bollinger, age 68, of Quarryville, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021, following a 3 month battle with Calciphylaxis. She was the wife of C. Dale Bollinger with whom she celebrated 49 years of marriage on November 27th. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late G. Daniel, Sr. & Elfrieda "Fritz" Knudsen Baughman....

Jan 21, 2021

Richard Dorsey "Dick" Fenimore, age 95, of Downingtown, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021.  He was the husband of the late Louise Stevenson Fenimore who died in 1993.  Born in Chester County, he was the son of the late Lillian Fenimore.  Dick was an accomplished bowler, winning several gold medals in the Chester County Senior Games.  Services will...

Jan 21, 2021

Bruce R. Edwards, 74, formerly of Boothwyn, PA passed away peacefully at his residence in Quarryville, PA. He and his wife Carol A. Fetterhoff Edwards celebrated 47 years of marriage.  Born in Chester, PA he was the son of the late Warren D. and Florence Lillian Justison Edwards.

Bruce retired from Kimberly Clark in Chester...