![]() Lloyd H. Kreider, 90, of Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, went to be with his Lord on July 12, 2024. Lloyd and his wife, Dottie H. (Derr) Kreider, celebrated 67 years of marriage on June 29. Born into a large family in New Providence, he was the son of the late J. Landis and Ruth E. (Herr) Kreider. Lloyd was the beloved father of Donna (Gary) Shirk, of Willow Street, and Edwina (Donald) Huber, of Conestoga; grandfather of Ryan (Doris Ann) Shirk and Heather (Eric) Herr, both of Willow Street, Lucas (Stefanie) Huber, of Wrightsville, and Jessica Huber, of Chantilly, VA; and great-grandfather of Liam, Eden, Austin, Cameron, Cora, Abel, Kaden, Melanie, and Josiah. He is also survived by his sisters, Dorothy Robinson, of Lititz, Mary Denlinger, of Willow Street, Norma Phillips, of New Providence, and Joyce Shenk, of Millersville, a brother, Glenn (Patricia) Kreider, of Quarryville, and a brother-in-law, Raymond Mitchell, of Lancaster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, J. Marlin Kreider, and a sister, Shirley Mitchell. ![]() Bonnie M. Gordon, 81, of New Providence, formerly of Eden, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, following a short battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of the late Ronald B. Gordon, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2022. Born in Dudley, Huntingdon County, she was the daughter of the late Norman R. and Mary E. (Detwiler) Heath. After marriage, Bonnie spent several years caring for her home and family. Over the years she was employed by Andy’s Catering, Good-Kruger Dolls, and Sight and Sound Theatres. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading books, cooking, and baking. Bonnie attended the Worship Center. She is survived by her children, David (Hazel) Gordon, of Columbia, Jill (Jim) Glessner, of Bonita Springs, FL, Rodney (Dorretta) Gordon, of Abbottstown, Susan (Jay) Zimmerman, of Lancaster, and Lisa (Dale) Gregg, of Leola; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The oldest of 9, she is survived by 2 brothers and 5 sisters. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother. ![]() Irene D. Witmer, age 91, of Lancaster, surrounded by her loving family, went home to be with her Savior on July 8th at 3:50 PM. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond L. and Elva Trout Denlinger. She was the loving wife of C. Donald Witmer with whom she was married for 69 years. She was a member of Calvary Church, Lancaster, for over 70 years, where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, served on the Bereavement Hospitality Committee and volunteered in various other church activities. Her dedication to church grounded her in her faith, strengthened her belief in a loving God, and created deep relationships with others. Esther W. Sensenig, 92, of Ephrata, formerly of Quarryville, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 5, 2024, at Lincoln Christian Home. Her husband of 71 years, Noah N. Sensenig, survives.
Born in Farmersville, she was the daughter of the late Phares M. and Ella Z. (Wenger) Weaver. Esther was a homemaker and a member of Fairmount Mennonite Church, Weaverland Conference. Surviving in addition to her husband are 11 children: Glenda married to Robert S. Weaver, New Providence, Dorothy married to Lewis W. Martin, New Holland, Roy married to Mabel Sensenig, Nottingham, Rose married to Lester Horning, Ephrata, Nancy married to Edwin Horning, Ephrata, Robert married to Gladys Sensenig, Quarryville, Edwin married to Sharon Sensenig, Quarryville, Alvin married to Dorothy Sensenig, Richland, WI, Mary married to John Stoltzfus, Manheim, Gerald married to Bobi Jo Sensenig, Lititz, David married to Shana Sensenig, Peach Bottom, 56 grandchildren, 135 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, and four siblings: Phares Weaver, Martha Nolt, Landis Weaver, and Ellen married to Elmer Martin. Katie R. Zook, age 71 of Christiana, PA, passed away at home on Monday, July 8, 2024.
She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late David & Rebecca King Zook. She attended the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving four siblings: Lydia Mae wife Amos Stoltzfus, Jr., Melvin K. husband of Mary King Zook, Jonathan Marvin husband of Mary Fisher Zook, David L. Jr. husband of Naomi Lapp Zook all of Christiana. Samuel S. King, 18 month-old son of Amos L. Jr. and Fannie Stoltzfus King of 528 Union School Road, Oxford, passed away at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
He was born in Quarryville and attended the Old Order Amish Church with his family. ![]() Theodorus Stephanus Janssen, age 87, of Christiana, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was the husband of Sheena M. Donald Janssen with whom he celebrated 48 years of marriage on November 28th. He was born in Millingen aan de Rijn, Netherlands, son of the late Johannes & Johanna Marie Van Anhold Janssen. He owned and operated Pipe Data View Services of Christiana. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and most of all he loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. ![]() Merle Richard “Dick” Lefever, 90, of Quarryville, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at his home. Born in Kirkwood, he was the son of the late Lester and Esther (Roop) Lefever. He was the loving husband of Doris (Cully) Lefever for 67 years. Dick was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. He graduated from the carpentry program at Steven Trade School and was a skilled carpenter as well as auto mechanic as well, having operated his own garage on State Street in Quarryville for many years. He enjoyed NASCAR and drag racing and building custom cars, especially with his son Rick. He was also an avid softball player, playing until he was 80 years old. Dick was also a member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church and was known for his generosity and willingness to help friends and family with anything he could. ![]() EJ Strawser…born Elva Jean Barr on September 3, 1927, was God’s gift to her family, friends, and all who knew her. She was born to Nelson and Mary Barr, in Quarryville, PA. A godly family, they loved to till the earth, sing together and serve the Lord. She had a brother, Richard, and sister, Miriam Delong. After graduating from Houghton College in 1948, EJ married Ray Strawser who became a United Methodist pastor and then an Army Chaplain. They lived in Germany and traveled the world as a team: Ray the pastor, EJ the pianist, organist, and choir director among other roles. EJ was known for her beautiful voice, singing solos and duets in countless churches and army chapels. She also worked as a librarian in high schools, colleges and army libraries in many locations. Naomi E. King, infant daughter of Amos S. and Barbara F. Esh King of 1481 Tanning Yard Hollow Road, Peach Bottom, passed away at home shortly after birth on Monday, July 1, 2024.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by grandparents Bennie and Rachel Miller King of WV, John and Rachel Fisher Esh of Peach Bottom, great-grandparents John and Katie Stoltzfus Miller of Stumptown, Benuel and the late Rebecca Lapp Esh of Peach Bottom. |
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