 John Robert Tice, 69, of Quarryville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.
Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Bobby Jack and Mary (Pugh) Tice. He was the beloved husband of Jerelyn (Hostetter) Tice for over 47 years. John was a 1970 graduate of Solanco High School. He was a machinist for TE Connectivity in Mount Joy. He enjoyed going to auctions, coaching church league softball and building floats for the Solanco Fair baby parades. John was a former member of New Providence Church of God, where he taught Sunday school and led the youth group. He was currently attending Wesley Church in Quarryville.  Dennis A. Melrath, 68, of Nottingham, PA passed away Monday, January 24, 2022.
He was the husband of Dana Taylor Melrath with whom he shared 47 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of Harry L. Melrath of Oxford and the late Melba W. Waddell Melrath. He was a graduate of Oxford Area High School Class of 1971 and received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics education from Lincoln University. Dennis was employed with South Mill, Kennett Square as a grower manager and grew mushrooms over 20 years in Oxford. He attended Andrews Bridge Christian Fellowship, Christiana, PA. Dennis enjoyed photography, gardening and woodworking.  Clyde Richard “Rick” Aument, Jr., of Quarryville, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Lillian Marie (Rhodes) Aument, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Clyde Richard, Sr. and June (Osman) Aument. Rick was a graduate of Solanco High School, class of 1972. After graduating high school, Rick worked on his family farm. He then went on to be a milk truck driver for D&K Graham, work as a zoning officer and a road crew member for Little Britain Township, and for the last 15 years, Rick was employed as a truck driver for D.I. Aument Trucking. Very involved in the Quarryville community, Rick was elected to Quarryville Borough Council on January 4, 2010 and he was appointed to the Quarryville Borough Authority on April 3, 2017, serving in both roles until he passed away. Evidenced by his employment, Rick loved his jobs as a truck driver and got along with everyone he worked with. Over the years, Rick enjoyed camping, fishing, woodworking, building bird houses, and riding his Can-Am Spyder. He was an excellent husband, and though he never had children of his own, he was very close with his stepchildren and step-grandchildren.  Richard Bezzard Binkley of Strasburg, peacefully entered into his eternal reward on January 23, 2022.
Born February 12, 1933, he was the son of Miles and Carrie (Bezzard) Binkley, and husband of Barbara Eisenberger. They would have celebrated 70 years together in August of this year. Dick was a painting contractor, a talented soloist, an avid outdoorsman, and a longtime member of Red Rose Rod & Gun Club. A 1952 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, he was a former member of Abbeyville Church, and current member of Providence Church. It was said of Dick that wherever he was, there was a party going on. Always a twinkle in his eye, he was loved by all who knew him. Mary Frances "Molly" Campbell, 91, of Quarryville, formerly of Cochranville, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community where she had resided since 2018.
She was the wife of the late Arthur B. Campbell who passed away in 2001. They were married for 49 years. Born in Bart Township, Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late James and Edna Rice Miller. Molly was a 1948 graduate of Solanco High School. She was a long time member of the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and was active with the Women's group for many years. More recently she was a member of the Cochranville United Methodist Church. Molly was a member of the Cochranville Golden Agers where she served as President for two terms as well as serving on many other committees. She and her husband enjoyed taking many trips together with the Golden Agers. Molly enjoyed reading, gardening and traveling, whether driving or flying. Emanuel R. Smucker, 49, of Paradise, died Monday, January 24 at Lancaster General Hospital1/25/2022
Emanuel R. Smucker, age 49, of 340 A. South Belmont Road, Paradise, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital.
He was the husband of Barbie K. King Smucker. Born in Quarryville, he was the son of Henry B. Smucker of Quarryville and the late Emma Riehl Smucker. Emanuel was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.  James Rinier, age 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at home.
He was the husband of Nancy Eager Rinier with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage October 2, 2021. Born in Albertus, PA, he was the son of the late Ira and Myrtle Rineer Rinier. James was a graduate of Paradise High School Class of 1955. He had worked in the Lancaster area for J. Miller Eshleman Quarry, Valite Paving, and was last employed by Ready Mix Concrete before his retirement. He enjoyed yard sales, NASCAR, car shows and his 1956 Ford Victoria. Gilbert J. Bottomley, 90, of Quarryville died at Lancaster General Hospital Friday, January 211/25/2022
 Gilbert J. Bottomley, age 90 of Quarryville, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Lancaster General Hospital.
He was the husband of Nancy Singer Bottomley with whom he celebrated nearly 70 years of marriage. Born in Granogue, DE, he was the son of the late Roland and Lulu Glanding Bottomley. Gilbert and Nancy both attended Calvary Monument Bible Church in Paradise and were previously members at Willowdale Chapel. He graduated from Kennett Consolidated High School, Class of 1949. He worked at Longwood Gardens in the greenhouse for over 38 years. Gilbert honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He volunteered at Wycliffe Bible Translators for over 15 years, was a life member of Longwood Fire Company, and he loved sports.  Violet E. Steele, 92, of Oxford, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at her home.
She was the wife of John E. “Jack” Steele with whom she shared 74 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Newton and Della M. Hershour McDowell. Violet was an active member of the Oxford United Methodist Church. She enjoyed working in the Church kitchen. Violet took pleasure in cooking and baking, sewing, quilting and recently reading the books from her Church library. She is survived by her husband; one son, John E. Steele, Jr. of Oxford; one daughter, Connie Slauch and her husband Peter Slauch of Oxford; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Delmar McDowell and two sisters, Marian Anderson and Deloris McClellan.  Paul C. Aukamp of Strasburg Twp. left this Earth for Higher Ground on January 18, 2022 - one day after his 85th birthday; following complications from cancer.
He was the 13th child of Jacob H. & Clara Groff Aukamp and celebrated 64 years of marriage to Barbara Leed Aukamp in December. Having attended a one-room school thru the 8th grade, Paul finished his formal education at Penn Manor High School. Becoming a skilled carpenter, he spent his working years in the construction industry at several companies, retiring from Wohlsen Construction. Mr. Aukamp loved using his skills to help others with many projects & designed and built their own home. In his early years, Paul was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, serving in the scouting program, securing ushers and taping worship services. |
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