Obituaries

Jan 19, 2021

Mike Wood, age 62, of Kinzers, passed away on January 19, 2021 at his home due to a heart attack. He was the husband of Patty Wood and the late Terry Wood. He was born in Maryland son of the late Thomas and Patricia Ream Wood. He enjoyed Hunting, fishing, NASCAR, watching the eagles and the Phillies, doing jigsaw...

Jan 19, 2021

Patricia E. "Patti" Johnston, age 59 of Gordonville, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Indiana, PA, she was the daughter of David R. Johnston and Margaret "Peg" Kelly Johnston of Gordonville. Patti graduated from Pequea Valley High School, Class of 1979.  In her free time, she loved going to Spring Gulch...

Jan 17, 2021

Louise M. Lutz, 83, formerly of Strasburg, passed away at her home in Lancaster on Sunday, January 17, 2021 with her loving husband and loving family at her bedside.

She and her husband, Larry W. Lutz celebrated 63 wonderful years of marriage.

Louise was born July 7, 1937 in Williamsport, PA to...

Jan 16, 2021

Donald G. "Pappy" Hershey, age 77, of Strasburg, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 16, 2021.  He was the husband of Diane Pitz Hershey with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage on April 9th.  He was born in Lancaster, son of the late George K. & Edna M. Heltzle Hershey.  He graduated from Conestoga...

Jan 16, 2021

Frederick L. Osborn, age 80, of Parkesburg, went home to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Saturday, January 16, 2021. He was the husband of Kathleen Schnapp Osborn, with whom he would have celebrated 59 years of marriage with on January 24th. He was born in Coatesville, son of the late Louis & Bessie...

Jan 14, 2021

Deborah J. Wood, age 62 of Quarryville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at her home.  She was the wife of Gary L. Wood whom she celebrated 30 years of marriage in September.  Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of Bernard and Betty Robinson Barker.  She graduated from Osceola High School in Kissimmee, FL, Class...

Jan 13, 2021

Micheal D. Hohenwarter, 57, of Holtwood, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his residence on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.  He was the husband of Diane M. DeCarlo Hohenwarter.  Born in Lancaster, he is survived by his father and step-mother George F. and Mary Lou Hohenwarter, Jr. of Holtwood and his mother, Sandra L. Fisher of Ephrata.

Jan 12, 2021

Cindy L. Brown, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at her home. She was the husband of Barry Brown Sr. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William D. and Annarella Burnozzi Smith. She enjoyed being around her grandkids. Surviving besides her husband are 2 sons: Barry L. Jr. husband of Jennifer Brown of...

Jan 12, 2021

Margie S. Sheaffer, age 71, of New Providence, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 while in the arms of her beloved husband and best friend, Gary Sheaffer with whom she celebrated 35 years of marriage in November. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Miriam Pivit Agel. Margie graduated from Niles...

Jan 12, 2021

Naomi E. Beiler, age 82, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, surrounded by her husband and 8 children.  She was the wife of Isaac S. Beiler with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage on November 19th.  She was born in Paradise, daughter of the late Amos H. & Naomi...

Jan 11, 2021

Josephine Annette Groff (Hoar) passed away peacefully on January 11, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Gap, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Clara K. Hoar, and the wife of Clarence J. Groff, Jr. of Elizabethtown. She and Clarence(Junie) had been married 53 years.  Jo, as she was commonly known, is survived by a...

Jan 11, 2021

Janet E. Leaman, age 92, formerly of Willow Street and Ronks passed away at Calvary Homes on Monday, January 11, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Charles H. Leaman who passed away on September 5, 2012.  She was born in Manheim, daughter of the late Ralph & Edith Mellinger Metzler.  She was a member of Calvary...

Jan 10, 2021

David Halladay, Sr., age 79 of Oxford, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his home.  He was the husband of Suzanne Jackson Halladay.  Born in Florida, he was the son of the late Tom and Blanche Doran Halladay.  David was a member of Union Presbyterian Church.  He graduated from Solanco High School and was a farmer all...

Jan 8, 2021

Vernon P. Diem, age 83, formerly of Lancaster and Juniata Counties, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Shippensburg Health Center.  A current resident of Cumberland County, he was the husband of Nancy E. Knott Diem for over 63 years.  Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Paul W. and Edna D. Diem Diem.  During...

Jan 8, 2021

David F. Smucker, age 64 of 11 Bell Road, Unit 1, Christiana, PA, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home. He was the husband of Mary E. Kauffman Smucker. Born in Gordonville, he was the son of Mary Fisher Smucker of Gordonville and the late Daniel B. Smucker. David was a member of the Old Order...

Jan 7, 2021

J. Eby Hershey, age 97, of Landis Homes, formerly of Intercourse, passed on to glory on January 7, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born in Leacock Township on July 25, 1923, son of the late Martin & Susan Eby Hershey. He will be missed by his loving wife Kathryn J. Sauder Hershey, with whom he celebrated...

Jan 6, 2021

Daulton J. Trout, age 22, of New Providence, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. He was born in Lancaster, son of William W. Jr. & Julia D. Conley Trout. He graduated from Solanco High School class of 2016, and then attended Arcadia University for 2 years. He worked for Run Valley Exteriors of Conestoga. He enjoyed working...

Jan 4, 2021

Dorothy L. Welk, 89, of Quarryville went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 4, 2021 at her residence.  She was the wife of the late Ira D. Welk who died October 25, 2000.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late A. Lloyd and Lillian Eshleman Henry.

Dorothy was...

Jan 4, 2021

John Peery Bruce, age 94,  went to eternal rest with his Lord on Monday, January 4, 2021 at his home in Conowingo, Md.   John was the devoted husband and life partner for over 67 years of Elinor Graybeal Bruce who entered Heaven just 5 days ahead of him on December 30. Together they raised their four children on...

Jan 4, 2021

James R. Nolt, age 89, formerly of Willow Street, passed away at Calvary Homes on Monday, January 4, 2021.  He was the husband of Jacqueline D. "Jackie" Rice Nolt, would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on February 25th.  He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Sylvester & Sadie Graybill Nolt.  He was a member of Calvary...