Annie Elizabeth (Haldeman) Hess, age 81 of Pequea, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at home.
    She was married to her husband James Hess Jr. for 58 years.
    Annie was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Dorothy Marie Haldeman.         
    Annie was a waitress for many years, most of them at Willow Valley Family Restaurant. Annie enjoyed camping with her husband, visiting most of the states with her favorites being Alaska and Hawaii. She also traveled over seas visiting Africa, Switzerland, London and Jamaica. ​

    James E. Gillenwater Sr., age 82 of New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
    He was the husband of Brenda Lawson Gillenwater.
    He was born in West Virginia, son of the late Henry R. and Dorothy Lily Gillenwater.
    He loved God, hunting, fishing, the mountains and spending time with his family. ​

    Marian I. Wilson, age 103, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.
    She was the wife of the late William A. Wilson, Sr, who passed away on February 6, 2004.
    She was born in Elkton, MD, daughter of the late Leiper & Elizabeth Bradley Jackson.
    She was a member of Freedom Life and Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church.  In the past, she was a graduate of the Lancaster School of Cosmetology following high school, and late in her life she worked at Precision Time Watch Factory in Strasburg.  She enjoyed Bible studies, making ceramics, cooking, picnics at  Muddy Run, going to the mountains in Clinton County and most of all being with her family.
    Surviving are two children:  Carol L. wife of Robert C. Born of Chicago, IL, Dennis L. husband of Linda Conrad Wilson of Lancaster, 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. ​

    Mary L. Kilby, 89, of Lancaster, entered into rest on Saturday, September 7, 2024.     
    Born in Ashe County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Della (Dollinger) Carter.
    She was the loving wife of Edmund C. Kilby for over 68 years.
    Mary lived most of her adult in southern Lancaster County. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Primitive Baptist Church, Bel Air, MD. She enjoyed embroidery, and writing poetry. She was an extraordinary cook, preparing delicious meals for family and church functions. She also assisted in food preparation when she lived at Keystone Residence. ​

    Betty A. Herr, 89, of Quarryville, died Friday, September 6, 2024.
    She was the wife of the late Paul D. Herr, who passed away July 15, 2005.
    Born in East Earl, she was the daughter of the late Sheaffer and Anna (Means) Fryberger.
    Betty worked for Rineer Nurseries in Kirkwood. Previously she had been a seamstress at the former Tidykins Factory in Quarryville and later at Carters in Leola.
    She is survived by her children, Bonnie Sanchez, of Quarryville, Charlie Fryberger, husband of Deb, of Peach Bottom, Barb Armer, wife of Alan, of Quarryville, and Roger Fryberger, husband of Crimson, of Pequea. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, sisters, Fay Herr, of Kirkwood, Marian Rhinier, of Holtwood, a brother, Lewis Fryberger, husband of Judy, of Willow Street, a daughter-in-law, Lois Walters, of Lewistown, PA, and several nieces and nephews. ​

    Beverly A. “Bev” Sheets, 70, of Peach Bottom, passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, while under the care of Hospice and Community Care.
    Born in West Grove, Chester County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. “Jack” Sheets and the late Mary M. (Roland) Sheets.
    Bev was a graduate of Oxford High School, class of 1972. Following high school, she spent many years working at West Grove Knitting Mills and later for Lau’s Electronics in Kennett Square.
    Thrift shops were some of Bev’s most favorite places, stopping at every one she would encounter along the way. She also enjoyed knitting, sewing, and crocheting, and she enjoyed listening to country gospel bluegrass music. Bev loved to laugh and was a kindhearted soul, never turning a stranger away.

    Daniel Antal Williams, 46, of Conestoga, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
    He was the beloved husband of Martha L. (Novak) Williams, with whom he shared 13 years of marriage.
    Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Kathleen Ann (Kohajda) Heal, wife of Frank Heal, of Havre de Grace, and the late Richard Williams, Jr.
    Dan was a graduate of Harford Technical High School, class of 1995. Following high school, Dan earned a CDL and was employed as a truck driver for freight and fuel companies. In 2022 he graduated from Christian Leaders Institute with a Bachelor’s of Divinity Degree. Most recently, Dan earned EMT certification and volunteered with Ephrata Community Ambulance Association, a position he enjoyed serving in.
    Dan was known for being an amazing person, full of compassion, high energy, and love. He was fanatical and enthusiastic about fitness and living healthy. In his spare time, Dan enjoyed hunting. Having a heart for others, he loved to serve people. Dan was a member of Crossway Church.

    Willett Alan Hahn of Nottingham, PA, passed away peacefully while at his home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
    He was the husband of Barbara A. Reed Hahn.
    Born on April 14, 1948 at Lankanau Hospital in Montgomery County, he was the son of the late Willett August and Doris Louise Williams Hahn.
    He was an Oxford area resident since 1956. He worked for years at the family-owned Hahn Game Farm, where he also was a gunsmith by trade.
    He coached Little League teams, and served as the president of Oxford Little League for years. He was a member of, and later became a scout leader in Boy Scout Troop 13. He worked many years as a volunteer for the Oxford Center for Dance recitals. ​