Obituaries

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...

Jul 18, 2020

Levi B. Stoltzfoos, age 91, of 5516 Strasburg Road, Gap, formerly of Christiana, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020.  He was the husband of Hannah L. Allgyer Stoltzfoos for nearly 70 years.  Born in Groffdale, he was the son of the late Leroy L. and Fannie Blank Stoltzfoos.  Levi was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. ...

Jul 17, 2020

Wilma Eileen Plaisted, age 84, formerly of Peach Bottom, passed away at the Ware Presbyterian Village on Friday, July 17, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Carl W. Plaisted, who passed away on July 7, 2016. She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Harry & Wilma G. Shute Riegel.  She was of the Lutheran faith. ...

Jul 14, 2020

Lizzie S. Glick, age 74 of 89 Quarry Road, Quarryville, PA, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.  Born in Bird in Hand, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Sarah Stoltzfus Glick.  Lizzie was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  Surviving are 7 siblings: Rebecca S. wife of Daniel B....

Jul 14, 2020

David M. Collins, Sr., age 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.    He was the husband of A. Irene West Gaskins-Collins, the late Arlyn E. Welty Collins who died in 2011 and the late Ann M. Rademaker Collins who died in 2003.  Born in White Salmon, Washington, he was one of 12 children of the late...

Jul 14, 2020

Jonathan K. Esh, age 84, of Gap, PA passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.  He was the husband of Mary Ann Stoltzfus Esh with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage on April 15 of this year.  He was born in Ronks, son of the late Amos & Annie Smoker Esh.  He was a member of...

Jul 13, 2020

Tarahjay Christian Manegold, age 20 months, of Pottsville, PA, passed away at home on Monday July 13, 2020. Born on Doylestown he was the son of Bethlene Manegold and Jeremy Collazo. Surviving besides his parents are his grandparents: Christine Manegold of Pottsville, William Manegold of Reading, great grandfather: Kenneth Ray of Strasburg, and his 4 uncles: Benjamin Manegold, Andrew Manegold,...

Jul 11, 2020

Terri Lynn Orshesky, born October 26, 1964, passed away peacefully at home, in her sleep, Saturday, July 11, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with lung disease brought on by rheumatoid arthritis. She was born in Coatesville, the middle child to Shirley Ann Orshesky(Shank) of Atglen, PA and the first born to James Matthew (MaryAnn) Orshesky of Coatesville, PA....

Jul 10, 2020

Susan Joyce Greenfield, age 77, of Gap, PA, passed away at the Mt. Joy Hospice Center, on Friday, July 10, 2020.  She was the wife of W. Scott Greenfield, with whom she celebrated 55 years of marriage with on December 12th.  She was born in Coatesville, daughter of the late Donald & Susan Ratcliff Weaver.  She graduated from Octorara High...