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Elwood H. Welk

Elwood H. Welk

Apr 12, 2020

Elwood H. "Woody" Welk, Jr., 83, formerly of Elkton, MD and Lancaster, PA died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Calvert Manor Health Care Center, Rising Sun, MD.He was the husband of the late Nancy Jane Pickell Welk who died August 29, 2019.Born in Salisbury Township, he was the son of the late Elwood H. and Marian Romaine Rice Welk, Sr....

Elizabeth Stoltzfus

Elizabeth Stoltzfus

Apr 11, 2020

Elizabeth Stoltzfus, age 84, of 546 White Horse Road, Gap, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, April 11, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Amos E. Stoltzfus who passed away on June 25, 2015 She was born in Morgantown, PA, daughter of the late Joshua L. & Annie Peterheim Stoltzfus. She was a...

Robert P. Cox

Robert P. Cox

Apr 10, 2020

Robert P. Cox, age 81, of Gap, PA, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, April 10, 2020.  He was the husband of the late Dorothy Rineer Cox, who passed away on July 24, 2007.  He was born in Coatesville, son of the late Fred & Edna Connelly Cox.  He worked in metal fabrication.  He was a...

Betty Elaine Mendez

Betty Elaine Mendez

Apr 9, 2020

Betty Elaine Snyder-Mendez, age 68 of New Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, on April 09, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Jose Antonio Mendez, and her eight children: Wesley A. Mendez husband of Stacey Mendez, Tony A. Mendez husband of Lori Mendez, Melissa M. Mendez-Rivera wife of Matt Rivera, Valerie L. Mendez-Saez wife of Joe Saez,...

Terry Neff

Terry Neff

Apr 9, 2020

Terry L. Neff, age 68 of Honey Brook, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Brandywine Hospital.  He was born in Coatesville, son of the late Ira and Marie Hess Neff.  Terry worked at Lukens Steel and Stock Lumber of Paradise.  He loved music and going to concerts, Eagles football, fishing, and spending time with his only daughter,...

Joan Andrews

Joan Andrews

Apr 7, 2020

Joan R. Andrews, age 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Albert L. Andrews who died in 2009 for over 57 years.  Born In Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul M. Sr. and Dora Bradley Gochenauer.  Joan worked for the former Schick Electric for 25 years...

David George Moyer

David George Moyer

Apr 6, 2020

David George Moyer, Jr., 82, of Strasburg, Pennsylvania, died at home on April 6, 2020. He was born September 26, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the eldest son of David George Moyer, Sr., MD., and Helen Mott. He grew up in North Wales, Pennsylvania. He worked from the time he was old enough to do so, and was skilled in building,...

Cheryl L. Robinson

Cheryl L. Robinson

Apr 5, 2020

Cheryl L. Robinson, born on December 17, 1957 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 5, 2020 in her home at the age of 62, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was the devoted wife to Richard R. Robinson of 41 years.She was also the loving mother of Dustin Robinson (deceased), Kristen Hershey, wife of...

Peter J. Crikelair

Peter J. Crikelair

Apr 4, 2020

Peter J. Crikelair, age 26, of Wrightsville, was called home to be with his Savior on Saturday, April 4, 2020 after a long struggle with addiction.  He enjoyed 3 years of sobriety and during that time impacted many people.  He married Megan Beiler Crikelair in September of last year and enjoyed spending time with his step-son, Miles Dunn.  Born...

Joyce L. Haines

Joyce L. Haines

Apr 4, 2020

Joyce (Duvall) Haines, of Holtwood, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2020 at the Lancaster Mennonite Home.She would have celebrated her 76th birthday on Wednesday. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Gladys (Huss) Duvall Rush and Harold Duvall. Joyce was happily married to Karl Haines, with whom she would have celebrated 56 wonderful years of marriage...

Elvin J. Ressler

Elvin J. Ressler

Apr 3, 2020

Elvin J. Ressler, age 75 of Atglen, PA, passed away at his home on Friday, April 3, 2020.  He was the husband of Melanie Yoder Ressler with whom he would have celebrated 52 years of marriage with on April 6th.  He was born in Myerstown, PA, son of the late Elmer & Anna Mary Lehman Ressler.  Elvin pastored for...

Harold K. Groff

Harold K. Groff

Mar 31, 2020

Harold K. Groff, age 96, of Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Brethren Village.  He was the husband of Anna Marie Kreider Groff for 69 years.  Born in Ronks, he was the son of the late Abram B. and Miriam Elizabeth Metzler Groff.  He was a graduate of Strasburg High School, class of 1941.  Harold was...

Rachel Lapp

Rachel Lapp

Mar 31, 2020

Rachel S. Lapp, age 89, of 18 Shady Road Christiana, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. She was the wife of Elam E. Lapp. She was born in Churchtown, daughter of the late John E. and Rebecca Stoltzfus Stoltzfus. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving besides her husband are 2 daughters:...

George J. Crouse

George J. Crouse

Mar 30, 2020

George J. Crouse, 91 of Quarryville, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020. George was born on October 26, 1928 in Bart Township and was the son of the late Benjamin and Fannie Miller Crouse. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Jean Irwin Crouse and his sons George Crouse Jr (Kathy), Richard Crouse (companion, Charlene), and Jim...

John M. Gibson

John M. Gibson

Mar 28, 2020

John M. Gibson, of Drumore, died on Saturday, March 28 while visiting in Greenwich, CT.Born in 1920 in Wilmington, DE, still vibrant, healthy and engaged at 99, he was suddenly taken by COVID-19.He was pre-deceased by his wife of 58 years, Sally Dickson Mather Gibson, who died in 2005.Together they built a family, a beloved farm, and a lifetime of...

Eleanor Daller

Eleanor Daller

Mar 28, 2020

Eleanor Y. Daller, age 86, of Atglen, PA, passed away at the Mt. Joy Hospice Center, on Saturday, March 28, 2020. She was the wife of George R. Daller with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage with on February 14th. She was born in Coatesville, daughter of the late Carlton & Mary Sener Young. She was a member...

Theresa Mae Winters

Theresa Mae Winters

Mar 28, 2020

Theresa Mae Winters, 64, of Bell Road, Christiana, PA died Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Lancashire Hall.Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Sue Anna Mowery Miller and the late Lloyd Earl Miller.Theresa had been employed as a nurse's aide. Surviving beside her mother Sue Anna are two children, Paul (Bonnie Driver) Winters and Virgie Winters and her companion...

Bruce E. Dombach

Bruce E. Dombach

Mar 28, 2020

A memorial service will be held at Grace Community Church, 212 Peach Bottom, Road Willow Street, PA on Saturday, September 5, 2020 with Pastors Michael Sigman and Joan Trout officiating.

Bruce E. Dombach, age 68, of Willow Street, died peacefully Saturday, March 28, 2020, surrounded by his family at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in...

Douglas D. Rineer

Douglas D. Rineer

Mar 26, 2020

Douglas D. Rineer, 56, died Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Rose City where he was residing.Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Glenn and Shirley Eckman Rineer. Doug had been employed on the road crew for PA DOT. He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle and going to various Harley shops. Surviving him...

Elva Warfel Shoemaker

Elva Warfel Shoemaker

Mar 26, 2020

Elva Warfel Shoemaker

Celebration of a Life Well Lived

September 26, 2020

Elva's life will be celebrated at Reynolds & Shivery Funeral Home, 144 East State Street, Quarryville, PA on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 11:00 AM. A visitation will be...

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