 Kenneth Lee Hurley, 84, of Nottingham, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving granddaughters Shannonand Nicole Hurley on Thursday, December 2, 2021.
He is preceded in death by his beautiful God-fearing wife Essie Hurley. He was a hardworking and dedicated self-employed roofer. Kenneth was an avid musician playing many instruments but most loved the banjo and guitar. He and his brothers and late wife played in a family band Midnight Special. He was a man of God who loved the Lord and cherished every moment with his family. He was his happiest when singing with his brothers and playing music.  Pearl E. Johnson, 85, of New Providence, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Charles G. Johnson, sharing 45 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2000.
Born in Holtwood, she was the daughter of the late Harold C. and Minnie (Hammond) Farmer. Pearl worked in retail her entire life, retiring from Kmart with over 30 years of service. Being a good employee, Kmart asked her to work part-time in her retirement, and she continued to work there until she was 83. Bethesda United Methodist Church was a big part of Pearl’s life, being a 55-year member and active in the Bethesda Women’s Society. Having a servant’s heart, she volunteered with Solanco Meals On Wheels and would always give help where it was needed. Pearl was an active bowler for her entire life and she enjoyed traveling by motorcycle with her husband. She had a love for reading books, a trait she passed on to her daughters, and they regularly passed books between them. Through the good and the bad, she was a faithful follower of the Phillies.  Ralph Roten, 94, of Oxford, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2021.
He was born in Keystone, West Virginia in 1927. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Annis (Miller) Roten and sons, David and Robert. He is survived by 4 children: Daniel, Shirley, Rita Sue and Steve. He also leaves behind 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren and a brother, Roy. There was nothing of greater importance in Ralph’s life than family. Ralph served in the U.S. Army in 1953 at Fort Jackson, S.C. He has as always been a dedicated patriot.  Benjamin Littlejohn Brown, 31, of Lancaster went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his home.
Born in Hackensack, New Jersey, he was the son of Matthew H. and Mary Catherine (Green) Brown. He was the loving husband of Jasmine C. (Franklin) for 7 years. Benjamin had a deep abiding faith in the Lord. He loved reading C.S. Lewis and was a member of Crossway Church in Millersville. Gerald Lee Miller, 78, of Wakefield died Wednesday, December 1 following a lengthy illness12/2/2021
 Gerald Lee Miller, 78, of Wakefield passed away with a lengthy illness on December 1, 2021.
He was born September 19, 1943, in Harford County the son of the late Ray Miller and Ruby (Wilson) Miller. Gerald was an avid Harley Davidson rider, when he was not riding you could find him pitching horseshoes, or in the pool hall. He was an active member at both the Lancaster Sportsman Farm, and the Croaking Frog. He is survived by 4 children, Karen Hurt and her husband Jim, of Delta PA, Brian Miller, Street MD, Jr Miller, Bel Air MD, Heather Miller, Lancaster PA; 6 siblings, Phyllis King, Edgewood MD, Tom Miller, Lancaster PA, Donald Miller, Street MD, Kathy Badders, Delta PA, John Miller, Street MD, Sue Langdon, Delta PA, 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.  John E. Brandt, Jr., 77, of Elk Circle, New Providence, PA died unexpectedly of natural causes at his residence on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
He and his wife, Lynda Finefrock Brandt celebrated 52 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John E. and Beulah Smith Brandt. John retired from PP&L where he was employed as a lineman. A US Army veteran, he served with the 173rd Airborne Division during the Vietnam War.  Page Elliott, 28, of Creedmoor, NC, died unexpectedly on Nov. 24, 2021 from injuries sustained in fall at home. Her loss was completely unexpected and the family is shocked and deeply saddened.
Page Elizabeth Krauss was born on Feb. 17, 1993 to Mark and Carolyn Steele Krauss in Newark, DE, and they brought her home to Nottingham, PA. Page attended Oxford Area High School and Technical College High School and was passionate about cooking, graduating in 2011. Page was an exciting, crazy and fun loving young woman. Page struggled with alcoholism and substance abuse for the last 10 years, but she was always looking forward to a brighter future until she lost her longtime boyfriend in June 2021, unexpectedly and seems to never have recovered from this pain. Michael A. Housekeeper, 59, of Quarryville died at Lancaster General Hospital Sunday, November 2811/30/2021
 Michael A. Housekeeper, age 59 of Quarryville, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the Lancaster General Hospital.
He was the husband of Penny S. Farmer Housekeeper. Mike worked for Christiana Cabinetry and he was the Fire Police Captain for the Bart Fire Company Station 51. In his free time, he loved going hunting, fishing, and vacationing with his family. Surviving besides his wife are 4 children: Jennifer, wife of Don Church of Drumore, Amanda, wife of Josh Touchton of Bart, Ryan, husband of Stephanie Roten Housekeeper of Nottingham, Meghan Housekeeper, companion of Steve Butler of Quarryville, 12 grandchildren: Lane Church, fiancee of Abigail Roefaro, Harleigh, Lillie, and Daisy Church, Hunter and Mallie Touchton, Aubriana, Kendall, Paisley, and Dawson Housekeeper, Kaylee Willoughby, Cole McFadden, and 3 sisters: Sharon, Karen, and Kim.  Leverne “Jerry” Lewis, 83, of Rising Sun, MD, formerly of Nottingham, entered into rest on Sunday, November 28, 2021.
Born in Green Cove, VA, he was the son of the late Smith and Carrie (Daye) Lewis. He was the loving husband of Zella M. (Czerny) Lewis for 46 years. Jerry had worked as a foreman for Agway, primarily overseeing the construction of pole barns. He enjoyed carpentry, camping, NASCAR and trips to the casinos.  Michael K. Watterson, age 62, formerly of Quarryville, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Neffsville Nursing and Rehab Center.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles Kenneth and Mary Ann Pickle Watterson. He was employed as a truck and heavy equipment mechanic for Henry E. Martin and Penn DOT. Michael is survived by 2 children: Michael B. Watterson, Angie Watterson both of Lancaster, 3 grandchildren: Jimmie, Brianna, Elizabeth, 3 great-grandchildren: Zae'Veon, Zoella, Robert, and 2 siblings: Dennis L. (Tracy) Watterson of Columbia, Sr., Kimberly (Earl) Byerly of Lancaster. |
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