Marguerite (Margo) S. Bare, 83, of New London, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at home. She was the wife of the late John F. Bare with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Jefferson, NC she was the daughter of the late Walter G. and Nettie Burkett Sheets. Margo was a member of Christ Church at the Grove, Landenberg. She enjoyed her doll collections and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Charles “Charlie” L. Gallagher, 75, of Oxford, Pennsylvania passed away March 26th 2024 with his devoted family by his side. Born in West Grove Hospital to W. Milton Gallagher Sr. and Helen Margaret Baker; he is survived by his wife, Darlene Roland Gallagher, brother Walter M. Gallagher Jr. of Kirkwood, PA, sons Benjamin Sean (Amanda) and Joshua Charles (Amy), and grandchildren Liam, Moira, Cillian, Jamie & Brigid. A lifelong resident of the Oxford area, Charlie was a familiar sight in town as a walking mailman and as a dog walker to his best friend, Bogey. He loved a hard roll sub from Tony’s, cheeseburger and gravy fries from the Varsity Grille or cherry milk from Heron’s. He could be found any summer day at Bicknell’s pool, any dance at the school gym, or the latest movie at the Oak theater. Lisa Christine Brown, age 57, of Nottingham, PA and formerly of Rising Sun, MD passed into the gates of heaven on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was the daughter of Linda A. McVey Brown of Nottingham, PA and the late Charles D. Brown. She is survived by her mother; and brother, Charles (Art) Brown. Her father passed in 1980. A graveside service will be held 1:00 pm Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Oxford Cemetery, 220 N. Third St., Oxford, PA. Arrangements by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford, PA. www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com. Elizabeth D. Brandenberger, 81, of Nottingham, PA passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. She was the wife of the late Alfred B. Brandenberger, Jr. Born in West Grove she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Fannie Grey Allen. Elizabeth was retired from the Maryland Transportation Authority after 30 years of service. She enjoyed bird watching, word searches, sending cards and animals especially dogs. Elizabeth loved spending time with her grandchildren and friends. Frances M. “Francy” Rush, 99, of New Providence, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. She was the daughter of the late William and Naomi (Bennett) Schneider. She was the loving wife of the late John H. Rush, with whom she shared 49 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 1990. Francy was preceded in death by a daughter, Darlene Rush and 9 brothers and sisters. She is survived by a son, John H. Jr., husband of Rebecca Rush of New Providence; two grandsons, Brett, husband of Dawn Rush of New Providence and Chad, husband of Hannah Rush of Nottingham. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren: Jonathon (Alissa) Rush, Jordan (Jessica) Rush, Abigail (Keith) Sassaman and Brooke Rush. Opal M. MacDurmon, 88, formerly of Lancaster and Bear, DE, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 15, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late William A. MacDurmon, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2011. Born in Pasadena, CA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond L. and Marion (Dittemore) Sweitzer. Opal was a graduate of Voorheesville High School, class of 1953. For over 30 years she was employed as a secretary, first for Southeast Delco School District, then ICI Americas, where she retired from. In her spare time, Opal enjoyed reading and traveling. During her lifetime she was a member of an Assembly of God Church, most recently Lancaster First Assembly of God. Opal had a passion and a ministry for working with children, being involved in children’s church, Sunday School, Christian Club, and Bible to School for over 50 years. She enjoyed doing things for others, and she was known for being one of the kindest people you would ever meet. William H. Bruhns, age 90 of Willow Street, formally of Long Island, NY, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was born in Oyster Bay, NY, son of the late Henry G. & Louise C Herzog Bruhns. He worked as an electrical engineer for many electric laboratories on Long Island and especially enjoyed his work in research and development in communications & radio. He was also active in early computer science applications in electronics. He is survived by 2 sons: David, husband of Rhonda Bruhns of Long Island, NY, James Bruhns, husband of Lisa Amaral of Seattle, WA, 3 grandchildren: Sara Bruhns wife of Evan Boyle of Seattle, WA, Nicole Bruhns wife of Jordan Mays-Rowland of Seattle, WA, Ronald Beatty of Cairo, NY, and 3 great grandchildren: Luna, Alara, Stella, and 1 more on the way. Judy A. Landis (Groff) 69, of Quarryville passed away peacefully at home on Thursday March 21st, 2024. She was a loving wife of 48 years to Dale H Landis. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd & Lelia Rhoads Groff. She was the Mother of Cory Landis, wife Sarah (Fischer) Quarryville & Kevin Landis, wife Erin (Zerbe) Strasburg. She had 6 grandchildren whom were her whole world, Ashtyn, Cailey, Celsey, Dayton, Chase, & Jordyn. Judy was a 28 year long employee at Clark inc. She also waitressed at multiple local restaurants in her earlier years. She was a member of Calvary monument Bible Church of Paradise PA. Judy was also a member of the Farm Women Society #35. She served as an auditor for Eden township. She served in so many ways for so many people. She’s known for her baking. Especially her amazing pies & cookies. She had a true green thumb & had a passion for gardening & all things plants. She loved her family fiercely & was a true matriarch of her family. Janet E. Mundorff, age 84 of New Providence and formerly of Union County, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. She was the wife of the late Howard J. Mundorff for 60 years before his passing on April 24, 2018. Born in Wrightsdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Hazel Caldwell Jones. She was a member of Dover Rivers of Life Church, the former Zion United Church of Christ. Janet worked for Conestoga View Nursing and Rehabilitation for 25 years in various positions. She volunteered as an EMT in Union County when she lived there. She loved gardening, going to the family cabin at the mountains, and spending time with her grandchildren and her dog Sweet Pea. Robert H. “Coop” Cooper Sr., age 71, of southern Lancaster County passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Robert was born in Lancaster, son of the late Gladys Cooper. Robert worked as a mechanic. He loved to watch NASCAR and play pool. Robert is survived by 4 children; Kenneth Waltman, Robert “Bob” Jr husband of Jennifer Cooper, Sam husband of Steph Cooper, and Heather Ritchie, 18 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and a sister Shearon Whisman. Robert was preceded in death by his loving girlfriend Donna Shenk and nephew Jason Whisman. |
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