Obituaries

Marlin F. “Whitey” Groft, 94, of Lancaster, passed away on January 14, 2018, at the Mennonite Home. He was the loving husband of Vivian Mae (Acker) Groft, his wife of nearly 67 years, whom he married on June 22, 1951.Born in Lebanon, he was the second youngest of 14 children born to John and Emma (Barshinger) Groft. A graduate of...

JoAnne A. Barr, 78, of Lancaster, entered into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Simmons Kushner, and the loving wife of Douglas J. Barr.JoAnne loved gardening, sewing, crocheting, and cross stitching. She and Doug loved going away on weekends to Gettysburg and...

Kenneth I Phelps age 93 of Little Egg Harbor passed away on January 13, 2018. Born to Raymond and Evelyn Phelps of Morristown NJ . Ken graduated Morristown High School in 1942 and was a volunteer draftee for the US Army in 1943 he was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1946 from WWII and enlisted in the Army Reserve,...

Geraldine “Jerry” M. McFarland, 87, Lancaster, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday January 10, 2018. Born February 21, 1930 she was the eldest child of Elvin and Mary (Silvias)Ashby and wife of the late William L. McFarland. She is survived by daughter Linda (Marvin) Stewart with whom she resided, Darlene Mull of Ephrata....

Alta R. Heinley, 81, of East Petersburg, passed away peacefully at Hospice on January 10, 2018.Born in Buena Vista, Salisbury Township, she was the daughter of Willis and M. Elizabeth (Groff) Weaver. Alta is the widow of James P. Quinn, and is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Vernon “Bud” Heinley, her son, Bruce Quinn, 2 granddaughters, Jessica and...

Beth Anne (Homsher) Traxler, 45, of Millersville, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2018. Born on May 28th, 1972, in York, PA., she was the daughter of Michael L. and Marilyn K. (Fry) Homsher.  After graduating from Penn Manor High School, Beth’s most current profession was in the medical field. She was formerly employed by Laboratory Corporation of America as...

Donald L. Sweigart, 64, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 8, 2018.  Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late LeRoy F. and Marian (Groff) Sweigart.Following his graduation from High School, Donald spent much of his career as a driver owning and operating his own truck.An avid ice hockey fan, he...

Robert E. Rothen of Willow Street, Pa. passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Lakeside facility of Willow Valley Communities.He was the loving husband of Lucille M. Rothen, father of two children, son Jeffrey Rothen, of Bartlett, New Hampshire, married to Valerie, daughter Heidi Carlino of Newton, New Jersey married to Joseph.  He was also step-dad to Elizabeth...

Frances A. (Shenk) Kohlmaier, 94-years-old, passed away on Saturday, December 30th, 2017 at LGH while surrounded by loved ones. She resided at Woodcrest Villa. Before she moved there, she had lived in Willow Street, PA and attended The United Church of Christ.Frances was born on February 24th, 1923 in Lancaster, PA to the late Roy and Myrtle Shenk. She had...

Glenn Richard Kreider, “Dick” age 95 of Lititz PA passed away December 29, 2017 at Moravian Manor.He was born in Lancaster son of the late Elam & Anna Fromm Kreider. He was a Navy Commander for 26 years having served in the Pentagon and was awarded the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal, he was also a Hell...

J. William Snavely died on December 31, 2017 in his home at Brethren Village Retirement Community. He was the husband of Ethel (Howry) Snavely.Bill graduated from the former East Hempfield High School and then served in the United States Army Air Corps.  He retired from the family lumber, building materials and millwork businesses.Bill was a member of The first Church...

Melissa Dawn (price) Wise, 52, of Willow Street, passed away on December 28, 2017 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of Phillip Price and Victoria (Lounsbery) FulmerShe spent much of her life as a homemaker dedicating her life to her loving family.She is survived by her children; Anthony, Daniel and George; her siblings, Beverly, Victoria...

Elise Hertz, age 84, died peacefully surrounded by family on December 26, 2017 in Durham N.C. Elise was born on Oct.11, 1933 in Lancaster County, PA to Lillian and Hermann Michelsen.She attended Safe Harbor School and Penn Manor High School. She married high school sweetheart Joseph H. Hertz and they raised two daughters together. Elise managed the Host Farm Reservations...

On Thursday, December 28, 2017, Lancaster native John E. Ehleiter, Jr. passed away at the age of 79. He will be remembered fondly by the students he met in 38 years of teaching, his truest passion; and by the many organizations to which he gave charitably, most notably his beloved alma mater, Franklin & Marshall College.He is survived by his...

Anthony Benjamin Brown, 28, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Columbia, PA.He was the son of Tim Brown and Diana (Brewer) Hornberger.He was a graduate of Columbia High School. He was the owner of The Difference Landscape and Lawn Care.Music was his passion, particularly playing his guitar, singing and songwriting.In addition to his parents, Anthony is survived by his...

Thou Sok age 64 of Lancaster PA, passed away at Conestoga View Nursing Home on December 24, 2017.She is the wife of the late Sann Ros. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. Services will be held Friday, December 29, 2017 at 10 am at DebordSnyder Funeral Home & Crematory 141 E. Orange Street Lancaster PA 17602. Burial will follow...

David Albert Hewitt, 70 of Parkertown, Ocean County NJ went to be with Jesus in Heaven on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 after a long hard battle.Dave was born on March 11, 1947 to Carl Edgar and Mary Olivia (Pharo) Hewitt. He grew up in Tuckerton and has lived in Parkertown since 1971. Dave attended Tuckerton Elementary School and graduated from...

Christine L. Oettel, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on December 19, 2017.  She was the loving wife of Robert Oettel.  Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Joy (McCartney) Frey.She spent much of her life as a homemaker dedicating herself to her family.In her early years, her hobbies included music, horses and she was...

Evelyn (Jackson) Clark, 89, of Willow Valley Communities, passed away December 19, 2017 at Lakeside at Willow Valley.Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Bertha (Steele) Jackson.Evelyn was the loving wife of the late James R. Clark, who died January, 2011.A graduate of West Chester University, she taught as a music teacher...

Ian Andrew Campbell, 29, of New Danville, left this world suddenly on December 16, 2017.  Born March 4, 1988 in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Gary D. and Cynthia C. (Charles) Campbell.  He is survived by a brother, Patrick, grandmother, Billie Charles and grandfather, Donald Campbell.  Also surviving are aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was predeceased by a...