Cordus O. “Corky” Osborne, 84, of New Providence, entered into rest on Friday, October 21, 2016. Born in Ashe Co. NC, he was the son of the late Claude and Nancy (Greer) Osborne. He and his wife, Virginia M. (Dowell) Osborne had celebrated 64 years of marriage in March. Corky worked and retired as a construction electrician with IBEW. He was a very active member of Wrightsdale Baptist Church where he served in many capacities including; Deacon, Youth Leader and Sunday School Director. He enjoyed hunting and gardening, but most of all Corky enjoyed his family. He was a good father and husband. Rex Darrel Ward, Sr. 80, of Nottingham, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Betty E. Murray Ward with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Independence, VA he was the son of the late Fred J. and Ruby D. Edwards Ward. Rex was a rural letter carrier for the Nottingham Post Office for 29 years. He was a Baptist by faith. Rex was a member of the Teamsters Union. He enjoyed fishing, riding tractors, raising cows, farming, gardening and growing fruit trees. Edith Shimizu Booth, 92, formerly of Saddle Brook, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at QPRC, where she had been residing. Born in Mountain View, Hawaii she was a daughter of the late Ichisuke and Miki Sano Shimizu. Her husband, Richard G. Booth died in 1985. Edith worked as a Secretary/bookkeeper for Joseph L. Muscarelle Construction Co. in Saddle Brook, NJ. Following retirement, she found her dream job, working with her friend Claire, in her nursery. She was a member of St. Phillip the Apostle Church in Saddle Brook. Edith enjoyed bowling, playing cards and working in her garden. David Swisher Huber, 89, of Peach Bottom, entered into rest on Monday, October 17, 2016. He was the son of the late Ammon and Freda (Swisher) Huber. He and his wife, Charlotte (Shoemaker) celebrated 67 years of marriage in June. David owned and operated the Big Wing Dairy Farm in Fulton Twp. He was a member of Wakefield Lions Club, Pennsylvania Flying Farmers and International Flying Farmers. He served as Fulton Township Supervisor for eighteen years and Auditor for twenty-two years. David also served as Elder and Deacon at the Little Britain Presbyterian Church where he had been a member since 1944. Alfred William “Bill” Kipp, 75, of Quarryville, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Wilmington DE, he was the son of the late Hugh and Gladys (Goodey) Kipp. He was the loving husband of Jean L. (Bucher) Kipp for over 52 years. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army. After serving in the Army, Bill attended Campbellsville College in Kentucky. He was employed by Commonwealth Telephone Co. for over 40 years and had served as the CWA Union President. After retiring, Bill enjoyed driving Amish, hunting with his son in Slate Run, and spending time with his grandchildren. Bill was a member of the Slumbering Groundhog Lodge and the Washington Lodge #156 F. &A.M. Ronald M. Tout, lovingly known as “Peep”, 79, of Strasburg, entered into rest unexpectedly on Monday, October 10, 2016. Born in Quarryville, he was the son of the late John F. and Edna E. (Stivley) Tout. Ronald’s wife, Patricia (Rinier) Tout passed away September 27, 1986. Ronald owned and operated Tout Paint Manufacturing in Quarryville for over 36 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason with the Washington Lodge #156 F & A.M. Ronald was also a member of the Slumbering Groundhog Lodge and the Ancient Order of the Croaking Frogs. He loved his family, friends and was a NASCAR fan. Robert N. Grimsey, 74, of Quarryville, entered into rest on Monday, October 10, 2016. Bob was born in Peach Bottom, he was preceded in death by his mother, Isabelle (Grimsey) Sload. Bob and his wife, Paulette (Fisher) Grimsey had celebrated 50 years of marriage in July. He served his country in the U.S. Army and after his release Bob spent most of his life working as auto mechanic. He loved his family and enjoyed NASCAR, cats, goats and traveling to the Smokey Mountains. Clifford A. Shelley, 59, died Saturday, October 1st, at Lancaster General Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Cliff passed with his loved ones right by his side. He was the son of Dora (McGarvey) Shelley of Quarryville and the late Earl R. Shelley. Cliff graduated from Solanco High School, where he played football and was on the track team. After graduation he worked for Jerome H. Rhoads in Quarryville and Charles Chips in Landisville, before taking a job with High Steel Service Center in Lancaster, where he worked for the rest of his life. Cliff’s joys in life were taking long hikes, going to Solanco high school football games, and watching classic television shows. His greatest joy came in spending time with his grandchildren. On October 7, 2016, Dr. Henry William Huffnagle died peacefully following a brief illness, surrounded by friends and loved ones. He was 83 years old. Dr. Huffnagle was a skilled and widely respected Lancaster physician, self-taught naturalist and botanist, community leader, and passionate advocate for land conservation and preservation issues in Lancaster County. He served on the board of many local organizations including the North Museum, Lancaster County Community Foundation, the Pennsylvania Academy of Music, Homestead Village, Lancaster Country Day School, and the Hamilton Club. Most recently, as Board Chair of the Lancaster County Conservancy, Dr. Huffnagle advocated environmental education for young people and spent years shepherding the institution’s growth toward that goal. Dr. Huffnagle was an avid outdoorsman and was a member of Maskenoza Rod and Gun Club in Bushkill Falls, PA. He travelled in the US and abroad, often with many friends, to hunt, fish and hike. He completed the Appalachian Trail, the Long Trail, and Wainwright’s Coast-to-Coast Trail in northern England. As much as Dr. Huffnagle enjoyed traveling, he took great pride in the beauty of his own, beautifully landscaped backyard. He was a rugged individualist, and loved the works of great Transcendental writers who drew their inspiration from nature: Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Bartram, Robert Frost, and Kahlil Gibran. He appreciated music of every sort—but had a particular affinity for Johnny Cash, Ray Charles and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Constance Anne Winters, 65, of Quarryville, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of Teresa (Zeigler) Mihaliak and the late Joseph Mihaliak. She was the loving wife of Skip Winters. Connie had worked as a receptionist for Dr. William Fetchik’s family practice in Quarryville up until her retirement. |
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