Obituaries

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Betty Louise Weicksel

Betty Louise Weicksel

Jun 28, 2020

Betty Louise Whiteside Weicksel, age 96, formerly of Kirkwood, died Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. She was the widow of Robert E. Weicksel who died October 9, 2012. Betty was born in Lancaster, a daughter of the late J. Fred and Jean Ellen Schwinehart Whiteside.

Betty's working career was multifaceted, working as an...

John S. Haverstick

John S. Haverstick

Jun 25, 2020

John S. Haverstick, Jr., 73, of Strasburg Township passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 following a short stay at The Gardens at Stevens nursing home.  John was born on May 31, 1947 and was the son of the late John S. and Rhea Vaughn Haverstick. He is survived by his wife Ruth Walton Haverstick with whom he...

S. Arlene Peifer

S. Arlene Peifer

Jun 25, 2020

Susan Arlene Peifer — Arlene to all who knew and loved her — died June 25, 2020, at Garden Spot Village in New Holland, Pennsylvania, at the age of 96. She loved the Lord and passed peacefully into the joy of His presence after contending for years with dementia. Arlene was born in August 1923 to Mennonite farmers Roy...

Lydia B. Zook

Lydia B. Zook

Jun 21, 2020

Lydia B. Zook, age 69, of 5921 White Oak Road, Christiana, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at home. She was the wife of Samuel F. Zook. Born in Christiana, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Fannie Blank Stoltzfus. Lydia was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. In addition to her husband, she...

Carol V. Whiteside

Carol V. Whiteside

Jun 21, 2020

Carol V. Whiteside, 78, of Ronks, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Walter Tyndall and Dorothy Young Tyndall. Carol was the wife of Harry Whiteside with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage. Carol's joy was her family. She enjoyed the...

Donald R. Steinmetz

Donald R. Steinmetz

Jun 20, 2020

Donald R. Steinmetz, age 87, formerly of Ronks, passed away at Calvary Homes, on Saturday, June 20, 2020. He was the husband of Yvonne H. LeFevre Steinmetz with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage with on May 16th. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late James M. & Mildred Cox Steinmetz. He was a member of...

Robert S. Cox

Robert S. Cox

Jun 19, 2020

Robert S. Cox, 77, of Washington, passed away at 4:00pm Friday, June 19, 2020 at his home.

Bob was born March 28, 1943 in West Chester, PA to the late Beulah Osborne Cox and Eugene Cox. He married Velma Kauffman on September 29, 1962 in Texas.

Surviving are his wife, Velma of...

Mary R. Ranck

Mary R. Ranck

Jun 18, 2020

Mary R. Ranck, age 96 of Quarryville, PA, passed away at the Mt. Joy Hospice Center, on Thursday, June 18, 2020. She was the wife of the late Lester H. Ranck for 64 years, who passed away on April 10, 2009. She was born in Lititz, daughter of the late William & Anna Laura Root Todd. She was a...

Herbert C. Trout

Herbert C. Trout

Jun 18, 2020

Herbert C. Trout, age 75, of Ronks, PA, passed away at the Mt. Joy Hospice Center on Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was the husband of Karleen Hinden Trout, with whom he celebrated 40 years of marriage on February 23rd. He was born in Oxford, son of the late Chester & Vivian Oatman Trout. He graduated from Oxford High...

Donna I. Brenneman

Donna I. Brenneman

Jun 17, 2020

Donna I. Brenneman, age 84, of Quarryville, passed away at the Mennonite Home on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She was the wife of the late John H. Brenneman. She was born in Paradise, daughter of the late Robert William and Thelma Adair Robinson Theis. Donna was employed in admissions for the Water Street Rescue Mission for 22 years. She...

Christian F. Stoltzfoos

Christian F. Stoltzfoos

Jun 16, 2020

Christian F. Stoltzfoos, age 83 of 5083 Usner Road, Kinzers, PA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.  He was the husband of Fannie Stoltzfus Swarey Stoltzfoos, the late Malinda Stoltzfus Stoltzfoos, and the late Mary Zook Glick Stoltzfoos.  Born in Gordonville, he was the son of the late Jacob S. and Katie Fisher Stoltzfoos.  Christian...

Darrell L. Dunn

Darrell L. Dunn

Jun 11, 2020

On Thursday, June 11, 2020, beloved father, husband and brother Darrell L. Dunn reunited with his love Mary C. (Howell) Dunn who proceeded him in death in November 2006.  Darrell was born in Shouns, TN, son of the late Fred and Pearl Walsh Dunn.  He died at his home in New Holland surrounded by his family just shy of...

Samuel M. Stoltzfus

Samuel M. Stoltzfus

Jun 11, 2020

Samuel M. Stoltzfus, age 96, of 326 Bartville Road, Kirkwood, PA, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 11, 2020. He was the husband of the late Mary L. Riehl Stoltzfus and the late Barbara King Smucker Stoltzfus. He was born in Churchtown, son of the late Stephen & Rachel Stoltzfus Stoltzfus. He was a member of the...

Katie K. Stoltzfus

Katie K. Stoltzfus

Jun 11, 2020

Katie K. Stoltzfus, 86, of 802 Mt. Pleasant Road, Honey Brook, passed away at home on Thursday, June 11, 2020. She was the wife of the late John U. Stoltzfus who passed away in 2012. Born in Gordonville, she was the daughter of the late John M. And Barbara King Esh. She was a member of the Old Order...

Gary Franklin Ingram

Gary Franklin Ingram

Jun 9, 2020

Gary Franklin Ingram's journey began in Conshohocken, PA in 1945 and ended in LGH June 9, 2020 with his wife Carol and sister Peggy (Philadelphia) at his side.  His parents Catherine Schreck Ingram and Benjamin Franklin Ingram insisted Gary was so friendly and sunny that they feared someone would just take him home.  His journey to Philmont Scout Camp,...

Alvin S. Zook

Alvin S. Zook

Jun 7, 2020

Alvin S. Zook, 82, of 307 Reservoir Road, Honey Brook, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020. He was the son of the late Morris and Rebecca Stoltzfus Zook. He was the husband of Sadie Stoltzfus Zook. Alvin was a retired farmer and operated a small engine shop. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving...

Connie A. Vickers

Connie A. Vickers

Jun 7, 2020

Connie A. Vickers, 56, of Dry Wells Road, Quarryville, PA died Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy, following a lengthy illness.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Janie Hackart. A homemaker, she is survived by her husband David; two sons, David (Brenda) Vickers, Jr. and their children Braydon Vickers and Alexa...

Daniel F. Chester

Daniel F. Chester

Jun 7, 2020

Daniel F. Chester, 61, of Pumping Station Road, Quarryville, Pa died at his residence on Sunday, June 7, 2020. He was the husband of Genna K. Garvin. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Esther Starr Chester.

Daniel was a self-employed carpenter who had many interests. He enjoyed working on vehicles, going...

Cheryl Jean Landis

Cheryl Jean Landis

Jun 6, 2020

Cheryl Jean Landis, 62, of Leola, passed away on June 6, 2020 of cancer.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of Rhoda Zimmerman Landis and the late Robert Milton Landis. She moved to Charlotte, NC. in 1991 until returning to Lancaster in 2014.

Cheryl graduated from LMH in 1976 and attended The York Academy...

Samuel M. Overly

Samuel M. Overly

Jun 6, 2020

Samuel M. Overly, age 75 of New Providence, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Hospice and Community Care of Mount Joy.  Born in Wakefield, he was the son of the late Henry S. and Flora Roland Overly.  Samuel honorably served in the Army and later worked for Armstrong World Industries.  In his free time, he loved spending...

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