Claude V. Walter, 85, formerly of Holtwood, entered into rest on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Evergreen Estates. Born in Mt. Nebo, he was the son of the late Charles and Maude (Heiney) Walter. He was the husband of the late Janet E. (Herr) Walter. Claude had worked for High Steel Structures for almost 40 years. He was a long-time member of the Rawlinsville United Methodist Church, a life-member of the Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Co. and also a member of the former Tuquan Lions Club. Claude is survived by 3 children: David Walter, Sr., companion of Lori McDevitt, Amy, wife of Scott Donaldson, and Erik, husband of Ketrina Walter. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren and 7 siblings. Robah G. Hess, 92, of New Providence, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at his home after a brief illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Warren and Bessie M. (Erb) Hess. He was the loving husband of the late Verna Kay (Kline) Hess. Robah served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a long-time local chicken farmer and an active, life-long member of the former St. Paul’s Church in Quarryville. He was an Eagle Scout and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, bee-keeping and camping. Robah was also a 64-year member of the Solanco Fair Assoc. William E. “Jack” Snider, 85, of Quarryville, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Hospice and Community Care with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Leroy and Zella (Roland) Snider and the loving husband of Nancy (Scotten) Snider for 67 years. Jack was a 1958 graduate of Solanco High School. He retired from the Carpenters Union and Solanco School District. He was a longtime member of Memorial United Methodist Church, where he held many positions. He was presently a member of Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church. Jack was a founding member of Solanco Midget Football and also coached midget baseball. After retirement, he golfed with the “No Score 4” at Tanglewood and bowled in a senior league at Rocky Springs. His legacy will be the love he showed to his family in every way; vacations at the beach and the family cabin in Huntingdon Co., which he dearly loved. Eugene C. Summers, age 83, of Gap passed away at home on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. He was married to Ruth E. Hanna Summers for 60 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Walter P. And Henrietta B. Edgerley Summers. Eugene was a member of Freedom Life Church. He owned and operated Gene’s Auto Body. After he stepped away from the shop, he began driving for the Amish community and continued to do so for over 30 years. He had a special connection with the Amish children with special needs that he drove to school. Tanya Fay Gray, 76, of Quarryville, PA, passed on Wednesday November 6, 2024 at home. She was the wife of Richard E. Gray with whom she shared 34 years of marriage. Born in Beaumont, TX, she was the daughter of the late John and Gertrud Bowman. Tanya was employed as a lab tech with Scotts Co., Toughkenamon and retired in 2012. She enjoyed crafts, camping and canoeing. Tanya loved her animals and spending time with family. Roy E. Groff, Jr. age 87 of Quarryville, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Newport Meadows Nursing & Rehab. He was the husband of Hilda Groff and the late Eleanor Groff. Born in Avondale, he was the son of the late Roy E. & Ethel Scheuing Groff. He worked as a dairy farmer and he loved potatoes and spending time with his family. Mary S. Poff, 93, formerly of York, died September 10, 2024 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, Quarryville, PA. She was the wife of the late W. Douglas Poff. Born November 27, 1930 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Charlotte (Cressman) Schoenly. Mary taught at Palmyra High School in Palmyra, NJ and also in Willow Grove, PA. Following teaching, she worked at PHEAA in Harrisburg and retired in 1991. Mary received her Bachelor of Science degree from Ursinus College and was a member of the Ursinus College Alumni Association. She was a member of the York Chapter # 169 Order of the Eastern Star and Eastminster Presbyterian Church in York. Mary loved to travel. Richard J. Kreider, 75, of Providence Twp., entered into rest on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Wadley C., and Ruth E. (Binkley) Kreider. Richard was a graduate of Colorado State University and earned his Master of Divinity from Denver Seminary in Denver, Colorado. He served as a missionary in Italy for 12 years and had worked as a custodian at Garden Spot High School. Cecelia F. “Diddie” Groff, 92, of Quarryville, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community (QPRC). She was the loving wife of the late Warren T. “Mac” Groff, with whom she shared 68 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2020. Born in Colerain Township, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Mowery) Groff. She was raised by her grandmother and step-grandfather, Mary Emma (Brubaker) Mowery Good and Charles Good. During her lifetime Cecelia worked in manufacturing for Tidy Products, Hubley Manufacturing, RCA, and Kerr Glass. She was an excellent baker, and she especially enjoyed baking pies to give to neighbors. Cecelia was particular about her lawn being well-kept. She also enjoyed growing sweet corn to be used in soups for church fundraisers. Cecelia was a life-long member of New Providence Church of God. Gerald Dale Brown, of Oxford, PA passed away November 1, 2024 He was 76. “Gerry” was born November 21, 1947 in West Grove, PA to G. Calvin Brown Jr. and Florence Graham Brown and was raised on a farm near Oxford, PA with his brother Joel C Brown and sisters Linda A Lutz and Carol L Shirk. He was a graduate of Oxford Area High School class of 1965 and Spring Garden Institute of Technology. He served in the US Army as a paratrooper during the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart during his service. Gerry owned and operated Brown Machine in Lower Oxford Township for 20 years. After selling Brown Machine, he worked at Edlon Inc. in Avondale, PA until his retirement in 2020. Gerry’s hobby was anything dealing with computers, especially computer aided designing. |
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