Obituaries

Aug 12, 2020

Marlin '"Toad" F. Herman, age 82, passed away at his home in New Providence on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 with his family by his side.  He was the husband of Belinda G. Gaskin Herman, with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage with on February 24th.  He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Mahlon Herman and Merie...

Aug 11, 2020

Harold S. Rosenberger, age 73 of Gordonville, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Linda Triola Rosenberger with whom he celebrated 35 years of marriage on October 14th. He was born in Brooklyn. Harold and Linda were both members of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in New Holland. Harold...

Aug 9, 2020

Doris Jean Pannell, age 90, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community where she resided since 2018.  Doris was born in Lancaster on October 5, 1929 to the late Jesse M. and Esther (Rittenhouse) Shank.  She married Frank Gaines Pannell on May 15, 1948.  Frank and Doris built their home at 261 Mount Airy...

Aug 8, 2020

Nancy R. Smidga, 73, of Lyndon Avenue Lancaster, PA died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Ronald Albert Smidga, Sr. who died August 25, 1997.  Born in Nottingham, PA she was the daughter of the late Rom and Mercy Lydia Boyd Stanley.

Nancy had recently retired...

Aug 8, 2020

Joan Testa, beloved wife of Pastor Frank Testa, Alpha and Omega Ministries, Christiana, went home to her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ August 8, 2020 at 83 years of age. She was the daughter of Patrick and Catherine Cahill McIntyre, and leaves behind siblings Patrick, William and Brian, nieces and nephews and many spiritual sons and daughters.

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Aug 7, 2020

Richard L. Hall, Sr. 83, of Schwanger Road, Elizabethtown passed away at his residence on Friday, August 7, 2020 following a brief illness.

He and his wife, Jeanne M. Danz Hall would have celebrated 62 years of marriage on August 20 th .  Born in Quarryville, he was the son of the late Tillie McCullough....

Aug 5, 2020

Myrtle G. Cain, 94, of Lancaster, passed away on August 5, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Eugene R. Cain, having celebrated 55 years of marriage before his passing in 2002.  Born in East Petersburg PA, she was the daughter of the late Bertha May Risser Geib and Clayton R.  Geib,...

Aug 4, 2020

Ira L. Herr, Jr. age 93, formerly of Strasburg and more recently residing at Fairmount Homes, passed away at the Ephrata Hospital on Tuesday, August, 4, 2020.  He was the husband of the late Nora Metzler Herr, who passed away on November 17, 1987.  He was born in Willow Street, son of the late Ira L. Sr. and Mary...

Aug 1, 2020

Daniel M. Stoltzfus, age 93, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Fairmount Homes.  He was the husband of the late Barbara C. Stoltzfus who passed away on August 3, 2010.  Born in East Petersburg, he was the son of the late M.S. and Mary Martin Stoltzfus.  Dan was a farmer for 23 years, a...

Aug 1, 2020

Ruth A. Furches, age 91, of West Grove and formerly of Oxford, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at the Twin Pines Health Care Center.  She was the wife of the late Joseph D. Furches, Sr. who passed away on March 26, 1999.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Marcus and Edith McNiss Pless. ...

Jul 29, 2020

Frances E. Griest, age 90, of Paradise, PA, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mary, on Wednesday, July 29, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Charles L. Griest, Sr. who passed away on June 3, 2018.  She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Roman B. & Marian Brown Wilson.  She graduated from Oxford...

Jul 27, 2020

Muriel Alice Clayton Barajikian, lover of flowers, good music, the Word of God and the Author of that Word, surrounded by her children, gently let go of life  here on earth and went to start a new life with her Savior on July 27, 2020. She was 91. Muriel was born on January 6 th 1929 in New York City...

Jul 25, 2020

Anna M. Glick, age 88, formerly of Gordonville, passed away at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata on Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was the wife of Elmer S. Glick for over 68 years. Born in Ronks, she was the daughter of the late Jonas and Susie Fisher Beiler. Anna was a member of Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church. Anna and Elmer loved...

Jul 25, 2020

Barbara S. Mast, age 96, passed away in York Haven, PA, at the home of her daughter, Linda on Saturday, July 25, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Elmer A. Mast who passed away on August 21, 2013.  She was born in Gap, daughter of the late Aaron & Fannie Fisher Stoltzfus.  A woman of strong faith,...

Jul 25, 2020

Shirley Jean Chew, 90, passed on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at her residence at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.  She was born on November 13, 1929, in West Point, PA.  Her parents Enos Howard and Geneva Lillian Ricker Vaughn preceded her in death.  She is survived by her daughter, Nancy – Chew Brown (David) of Nottingham, PA; 1 granddaughter...

Jul 25, 2020

Ronald S. Summers, 71, of Pond Road, Quarryville, PA died Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, PA.  He and his wife, Bonnie E. Wimer Summers celebrated 40 years of marriage.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Samuel and Alta Bonwiser Summers.

Ron retired from Penn DOT...

Jul 24, 2020

Rita R. Corsi, age 97, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020, at The Glen at Willow Valley. She was the wife of the late Jerry Francis Corsi. She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Dominic & Jenny Tartaglia Ranieri. She attended St. Philip the Apostle Church and St. Mary's Catholic Church of Lancaster. She graduated from...

Jul 24, 2020

Ronald K. Baker, age 71, of Strasburg, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020.  He was the husband of Joan E. Fulton Baker and they celebrated 50 years of marriage on August 30th.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Gerald and Dorothy Yeager Baker.  He was a member of New Providence Church of God.  Ronald...

Jul 23, 2020

James L. Balmer, age 84, of New Providence, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2020 surrounded by family. James was a lifelong member of Smithville Church of God where he was loved by all. He enjoyed many outdoor activities such as roller skating, fishing and riding his bicycle. He looked forward to his weekly walks to visit...

Jul 22, 2020

Elizabeth K. Herschberger, age 67, of 965 Dry Wells Road, Quarryville, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at her home.  She was the wife of Jonathan B. Herschberger.  Born in Gordonville, she was the daughter of the late Daniel L. and Lizzie King Lapp.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by 6 children: Elsie L. wife...