Obituaries

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Melvin G. Peifer

Melvin G. Peifer

May 16, 2020

Melvin G. Peifer, was born August 28, 1931 and went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 16, 2020. He was one of five children to parents, Christian and Fanny Groff Peifer. At the age of 6, Mel lost his father to a rare farming accident that took his life. His siblings included Glenn, Chris, Irene, and...

Donald L. Gulliver

Donald L. Gulliver

May 15, 2020

Donald L. Gulliver, 98, of Woodcrest Villa, formerly of Strasburg, died Friday, May 15, 2020 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy, PA. He and his wife Mary Carter Gulliver were married on November 8, 1950 and celebrated 69 years of marriage. Born in Howard, NY, his was the son of the late William and Ruth Johnson Gulliver.

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James A. Musser

James A. Musser

May 14, 2020

James A. Musser, age 90, of Calvary Homes formerly of Strasburg went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was the husband of Betty Jane Musser for 66 years. The son of Myron and Ida Ream Musser. He graduated from West Lampeter High School, where he was class president all four years. He received...

Joyce K. Blevins

Joyce K. Blevins

May 9, 2020

Joyce K. Blevins, age 84, formerly of Wakefield, PA, passed away at Luther Acres of Lititz on Saturday, May 9, 2020. She was born in West Chester, daughter of Orie & Ruth Kilby Kilby. In the past she was an active member of the Wrightsdale Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School, was involved with the WMU, Red Hats...

Dorothy S. Graybill

Dorothy S. Graybill

May 8, 2020

Dorothy S. Graybill, age 91, formerly of Paradise, passed away at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community on Friday, May 8, 2020. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Graybill, Jr., who passed away on January 9, 2012. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late John & Mary Stewart Burkholder. She was a member of Calvary...

John R. Church, Jr.

John R. Church, Jr.

May 7, 2020

John R. Church, Jr., 66 of Selinsgrove Center (ICF), passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at home on Thursday, May 7, 2020 of natural causes. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late John R. Church, Sr. and Shirley J. (Shenk) Church Mussachio.

Born with mental challenges and being non-verbal, John was a loving, caring,...

Stephany Brown Patrone

Stephany Brown Patrone

May 5, 2020

Stephany Brown Patrone, of Gap, PA, age 47, born December 16, 1972 in West Chester, PA. She was raised in Cross Fork, Potter County, PA, daughter of Patti Brown Roark of Wilmington, DE and the late Paul Brown. Stephany departed this earth due to metastatic breast cancer stage four. She fought this disease like the warrior she is. She...

Mabel Leaman Hershey

Mabel Leaman Hershey

May 4, 2020

Mabel Leaman Hershey, 99, went to be with the Lord on May 4. She most recently had lived in Providence Twp. with her son and his wife. In 2017, she fell and broke her hip. After she was discharged from the hospital, her home became Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community, Manheim, receiving tender, loving care until the time of her...

Garry A. Barr

Garry A. Barr

May 4, 2020

Garry A. Barr, of New Providence, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020. He was the husband of Audrey M. Charles Barr. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Richard Barr. He worked at High Steel for over 30 years. Garry was a member of the Mosquito Creek Hunting Club where he enjoyed hunting. Surviving besides his...

Dorothy Mae Sexton

Dorothy Mae Sexton

May 3, 2020

Dorothy Mae Sexton, age 94 of Quarryville and formerly of Oxford, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the Newport Meadows Nursing Home where she resided for the past 4 years.  She was the wife of the late Eugene Ralph Sexton, Sr. who passed away on June 11, 1992.  Born in West Grove on November 11, 1925, she...

Mark R. Paulson

Mark R. Paulson

May 3, 2020

Mark R. Paulson, age 57, of Prospect Park, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020.  He was the husband of Erica Dampman Paulson with whom he celebrated 27 years September of last year.  He was born in Delaware County, son of the late Walter F. Paulson, III and the late Dale M. Hemmingway Mills.  He was an active...

Margaret Shenigo

Margaret Shenigo

May 2, 2020

Margaret Shenigo, age 82 of Holtwood, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 2, 2020.  She was the wife of Andrew T. Shenigo, Jr. with whom she celebrated 63 years of marriage on June 9th.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Eleanor Elise Myers St. Clair.  In her free time, Margaret loved...

Elmer E. Kauffman

Elmer E. Kauffman

May 2, 2020

Elmer E. Kauffman, age 77, of 44 Lower Valley Road, Christiana, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 2, 2020.  He was the husband of Lizzie K. Beiler Kauffman.  He was born in Bird In Hand, son of the late Benjamin M. & Lizzie Esh Kauffman.  He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  Surviving...

Gerd L. Raber

Gerd L. Raber

Apr 30, 2020

Gerd L. Raber, age 81, formerly of Gordonville, passed away at Lancashire Hall on Thursday, April 30, 2020. He was the husband of the late Josephine A. Bonsignore Raber, who passed away on January 6, 2019. He was born Zweibrucken, Germany, son of the late Eugene and Maria Kaeshammer Raber. He worked as a letter carrier for the US...

Mildred H. Livengood

Mildred H. Livengood

Apr 30, 2020

Mildred H. Livengood, age 88, formerly of Lancaster, passed away at Landis Homes on Thursday, April 30, 2020. She was born in West Lampeter Twp., daughter of the late Phares W. & Reba Hess Livengood. She was a member of Mellinger Mennonite Church. Mildred had worked in the cafeteria services for Lampeter Strasburg School District. She enjoyed helping on...

Mabel E. Umble

Mabel E. Umble

Apr 30, 2020

Mabel E. Umble, age 92, formerly of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at the Brethren Village of Lititz.  She was the wife of the late Earl L. Umble who passed away on March 3, 2010.  Born in Atglen, PA, she was the daughter of the late David C. and Mamie Stoltzfus Mast and a member...

Raymond C. Hertz

Raymond C. Hertz

Apr 30, 2020

Raymond C. Hertz, age 79 of New Providence, passed away on Thursday, April 30 at Conestoga View.  He was the husband of the late Marian E. Kauffman Hertz who passed away on August 31, 2016.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Richard and Blannie Kilby Hertz.  Raymond worked for High Steel as a fabrication supervisor. ...

Sarah E. Miller

Sarah E. Miller

Apr 29, 2020

Sarah E. Miller, age 93, of Frances Avenue, Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. She was the wife of the late Rev. Daniel E. Miller. She was born one of eight children in Salisbury, Somerset County, PA daughter of the late Floyd and Anna Maust Bender.

Sarah and Daniel resided on Strasburg...

Annie K. Stoltzfus

Annie K. Stoltzfus

Apr 29, 2020

Annie K. Stoltzfus, age 86, of 102 Farmdale Road, Christiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at home. She was the wife of the late Henry S. Stoltzfus who died on April 13th of this year. Born in Bird In Hand, she was the daughter of the late Abner S. and Hannah King Glick. She is survived by...

David Gray

David Gray

Apr 27, 2020

David L. Gray Sr., age 65, of Quarryville, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, April 27, 2020. He was the husband of Christine M. Rees Gray. He was born in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Vernon Lee and Irma Leising Gray. He spent his career in the United States Army achieving the rank of Major. David...

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