![]() Charles Kenneth “Kenny” Miller, 69, of Holtwood, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Betty Jane (Groff) Miller and the grandson of the late Park H. and Alma (Linton) Miller. Kenny was a graduate of Solanco High School, class of 1971. He started his career working for his grandfather on the family farm. Kenny then left farming to become a truck mechanic, first working for Yellow Freight and then for Keys Trucking. In later years, Kenny stared working for himself and purchased a triaxle dump truck, hauling sand, stone, and other materials. ![]() Ernest David Stoltzfus “Ernie” (age 63) passed away on May 10, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Born on September 16, 1959 to Isaiah & Katie Stoltzfus. Preceding him in death were 3 siblings, Bertha Peachey, Jonas Stoltzfus & Fannie Stoltzfus. Surviving siblings include, Rebecca Petersheim, Sylvia Stoltzfus Carpenter, Edna Lewis, Alvin Stoltzfus, Barbara Stoltzfus, Amos Stoltzfus, Ike Stoltzfus, Elam Stoltzfus, John Stoltzfus, Miriam Thompson, Lee Stoltzfus, Harry Stoltzfus and many nieces and nephews. ![]() Cassie Sue Blantz, age 40, of Willow Street, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023. She was the loving daughter of Mary L. and Gary Hyson, of Stewartstown, and Robert, Jr. and Catherine Blantz, of Quarryville. In addition to her parents, Cassie is survived by her three children, R. Blayke Drumm, of Quarryville, Kole Dolph, of Holtwood, and Katalyna Blantz, of Stewartstown. She also leaves behind 3 siblings, Mitchell Hyson, Jennifer McGrath, and Amanda Keemer, maternal grandmother, Jacqueline Lint, maternal step-grandfather, Paul Lint, paternal grandmother, Anna Marie (Blantz) Devonshire, paternal step-grandfather, Stan Devonshire, and maternal step-grandmother, Alice Barker, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. ![]() Vickie Lynn Hazelwood, 55, of Oxford, Pa passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of Larry Dale Hazelwood with whom she shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late George and Alma Atwood Holland. Vickie loved the Lord and knew him as her Savior. She also loved her Grandchildren as much as anyone we know. She loved her husband and son just as much, along with her brothers and sisters, of whom she spoke with weekly and sometimes daily. She was a favorite Aunt to many of her nieces and nephews. She also loved her cats and cared for them like they were children. She was the type of person who made friends with everyone she met and had many extended family members. She was always smiling and always willing to help someone in need. She was truly one of a kind. ![]() S. Charles Herr, 92, of Quarryville, entered into rest on Friday, May 5, 2023. Born in Kirkwood, he was the son of the late John H. and Helen (Whiteside) Herr. He was the loving husband of Doris (Dull) Herr for over 66 years. Charles served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He went on to work as a self-employed carpenter with his brother, John for many years. He was a member of the Quarryville Lodge # 156 F.&A.M. Charles enjoyed carving birds out of wood, planting geraniums and making candy for everyone to enjoy during Easter and Christmas. ![]() Deborah Nichole Lane, age 73, of Peach Bottom, passed away on Wednesday May 3, 2023, in the comfort of her home. Deborah was born in Bryn Mawr to parents Jesse and Martha Stewart Martin on March 16, 1950. She was happily married to Michael Lane, Sr. on Valentine's Day 2001, the day of love, in West Grove. They were married 22 years. She delighted in spending time with her grandchildren. She and Michael shared 17 grandchildren with another coming in September. Deborah loved to get down on the floor and read books and play pretend with them. She loved to rock her grandson, Carter, to sleep in the rocking chair and take naps, snuggling her grandbabies close. There was no crying baby that she couldn’t calm. She delighted in picking her grandson Crew up from school and said there was no better feeling than when he reached his arms out for her to hold him. Malena Faith Allgyer, infant daughter of David Allen and Susan King Allgyer of 1518-B Millport Road, Lancaster was stillborn on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
![]() Helen Marie Forstrom passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023, following a short illness. Helen was born on February 6, 1928, to Bertha and Norman Johnson of Roxbury, Massachusetts. At the age of 5, Helen was put in the Christian Home for Children in Fort Lee, New Jersey, where she lived through high school. Upon graduation, she went to a business school, but soon afterwards she realized that doing secretarial work was not for her. She then went on to become a licensed practical nurse. It was at that time that she rekindled a friendship with Walter Forstrom who had also grown up at the Christian Home for Children. After a short courtship, Walter and Helen were married on June 23, 1951. As far as Helen was concerned, she had a perfect husband who loved her well for almost 72 years. Because of their backgrounds, some have called it a fairy tale marriage. ![]() Elmer H. Weber, 91, of Peach Bottom, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Ephrata Manor. He was the loving husband of the late Orpha N. (Martin) Weber, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage at the time of her passing in 2013. Born in Brecknock Township, he was the son of the late Allen and Katie (Good) Weber. Elmer began his career with the Ivan Martin Quarry. He then began farming, starting at the Philhaven Hospital Farm for two years, then he purchased a farm in Wakefield in 1955, farming there for 30 years. In recent years he provided transportation for the Amish community. Elmer was very involved in his community. He was a charter member of Robert Fulton Fire Company, serving as assistant chief for 17 years, chief for 4 years, and was chairman of the mud sale for many years. For leisure, Elmer was an avid reader, enjoyed listening to the Phillies on the radio, and completed word search puzzles daily. He also enjoyed having a large vegetable garden each year. He was a member of Oakwood Mennonite Church. ![]() Joseph A. Thomas, Jr., age 61 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away at the Hershey Medical Center, on Thursday, April 27, 2023. He was the companion of Denise Dzubur. He was born in Coatesville, son of Ann M. “Dolly” DiObilda of Quarryville and the late Joseph A. Thomas, Sr. He was a Master Electrician, in the past owner/operator of Sun Rise Electric. He graduated from Octorara High School class of 1980. Before graduating he was enrolled in the ROTC training program in Lancaster. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. |
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