David G. Lapp, age 90, formerly of Paradise passed away at Fairmount Homes on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. He was the husband of the late Vilma D. Stoltzfus Lapp who passed away on May 28, 2015. He was born in Gordonville, son of the late Samuel & Susan Glick Lapp. He was a member of Calvary Monument Bible Church, where in the past he had served on the cemetery committee. He was the owner operator of David G. Lapp Excavating retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association. He enjoyed riding his Gold Wing motorcycle, touring extensively the United States and Canada totaling over 865,000 miles. He enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Juniata County. Surviving are 2 children: Ronald D. husband of Darlene Eberly Lapp of New Holland, Pamela A. wife of Brian Herr of Quarryville, 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 5 siblings: Melvin Lapp of Lititz, Jacob husband of Loretta King Lapp of Kinzers, Edna wife of Ray Lapp of Ephrata, Barbara Kauffman of New Holland, Rhoda wife of Marv Smoker of Intercourse. John Alvin Manges of Oxford, Pennsylvania passed away on May 7th after an extended illness. John was the son of James W. Jr and Donna J. (Melius) Manges of New Enterprise, PA. John married Mary A. Clouse in 1977 and together they shared 46 years of marriage. John is survived by his wife Mary, daughter Rebecca Botha (John) of Oxford; daughter Megan Briggeman (Steven) of York, granddaughters Lauren and Aubrey Botha, Caroline Briggeman, his mother Donna J., brother Rock (Carla) of New Enterprise, and brother Wayne (Lori) of Sorrento, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father, James W. Jr. John will be dearly missed by his wife, family and Basset hound, Ellie May. John joined the Navy in 1974, becoming a Cryptological Technician for more than 13 years. John’s duty stations included Edsel Scottland, Sugar Grove WV, Panama, taught at Corry Station in Pensacola, FL, and aboard the USS John Rodgers. Loretta K. Bueche, of Willow Street, was warmly welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on the morning of Monday, May 6, 2024, at the age of 68. She was the beloved wife of J. Thomas Bueche, with whom she would have celebrated their 34th anniversary this year. Born in Gordonsville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Laurence T. and Lorraine (Tomasin) Killen. At age five, Loretta’s family moved to Phillipsburg in Central Pennsylvania. After graduating from Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School, Loretta soon embarked on many adventures. She first traveled to Washington, D.C., and worked for the Federal Government’s Voice of America. Next, she traveled to Garrison, NY, to live and counsel at the Walter Hoving Home for Girls. She then traveled to Gaithersburg, MD, and became a church secretary at Silver Spring Christian Community Church. Sensing a call from God, she participated in a church planting in Lancaster, PA, and moved to Lancaster in 1982. Loretta went on to become the church secretary for Lancaster Covenant Church, now Crossway Church of Lancaster, where she met a young man named Tom Bueche. They were married in 1990 and started a family. David Russell Compton, 62, of Oxford passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. He was the husband of the late Theresa A. Melrath Compton with whom he shared 21 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Comas and Brenda Wyatt Compton. He retired as a truck driver from Atlas Van Lines, Newark, DE. David was a member of the A.B.A.T.E. of PA. He loved his children, grandchildren, dogs, gardening, repairing autos and helping people in need. He is survived by three sons, David Russell Compton, Jr. (Patricia) of Quakertown, Danny Compton of North Carolina and Sam Cooper (Margie) of Oxford; two daughters, Meghan (Mark) of North Carolina and Stacie Stidoms of Oxford; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jason Compton of Peach Bottom and Jeff Compton of Conowingo, MD; and one sister, Tracy Compton of Oxford. John F. Martin, age 80, of Peach Bottom, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He was the husband of Edith Caldwell Martin who passed away on October 18, 1996. Born in Sugar Grove, VA, he was the son of the late Kyle and Dorothy Rich Martin. In the past he had worked at the Peach Bottom Power Plant. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing, and splitting fire wood. He is survived by 3 children: John F. Jr. husband of Brenda Townsley Martin of Quarryville, Connie D. wife of the late Karl McGuigan of Peach Bottom, James M. husband of Kimberly Eckman Martin of New Providence, 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 4 siblings: Billy Martin of Peach Bottom, Mildred wife of Herb Thomas of Elkton, MD, Shirley Ann Keys of Peach Bottom, Gilda Reynolds of York, and companion Margy Adams Latham of Nottingham. Robert J. "Bob" Willard, age 79 of Quarryville, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at home. He was the husband of Joyce E. Weaver Willard. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Mac and Ethel Fritz Willard. Bob loved working on classic cars, taking his 57 Chevy to car shows, watching Nascar, and watching old westerns especially Gunsmoke. Surviving besides his wife are 3 sons: David Willard of Holtwood, Douglas husband of Tammy Groff Willard of Willow Street, Danny Willard of Quarryville, 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and a sister, Jackie Petrey of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by 2 sons: Dennis and Donald Willard. Funeral service will take place at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Reynolds and Shivery Funeral Home of Quarryville. Richard Willis Edwards Sr., 92, of Kirkwood, Pennsylvania, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on May 06, 2024 in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. Born on October 24, 1931 in Jonesboro, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jason Ralph and Floetta Jewel (Blevins) Edwards Sr. He was the husband of the late Hellen (Waller) Edwards, who passed away shortly after the birth of their son Richard Jr. Later he remarried to Margaret Naomi (Tucker) Edwards, on September 9,1954, with who they were married for almost 70 years. Richard grew up a dairy farmer. He never finished his Senior year in Avon Grove, but instead passed his GED test and joined the Air Force in 1950. After training, he served for 4 years in the Korean War as an air guard on the runway. After his time of service, Richard returned to dairy farming and also began mushroom farming. He eventually left dairy farming and went full time mushroom farming, which he grew and ran his business for 32 years in Oxford, Pennsylvania. In the summer months, he worked for Chrysler, GM, and Lukensteal. Richard was the first mushroom grower, in Oxford, to have AC in the mushroom houses and was successful, which enabled him to run the business all year round. Nancy E. Findley, age 88, of Quarryville, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 4, 2024. She was the wife of the late W. Karl Findley, who passed away on March 22, 2015. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Walter Franklin & Ellen Mary Graybill Eberly. She was a member of Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church, where she served in many ways. She worked for Robah Hess Chicken House for 24 years. She was a lifetime member of the Quarryville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and volunteered during the Solanco Fair. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, cooking and most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Russel Clay Greer, 93, of Peach Bottom, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Hazel M. (Hershour) Greer, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage at the time of her passing in 2011. Born on May 14, 1930, in Ashe County, NC, he was the son of the late Lillard and Ethel (Roop) Greer. Russel moved to Pennsylvania when he was 14 to help on his brother-in-law’s farm. He worked as a farmer all of his life and also performed carpentry work and built houses with James Tucker and Bill Morris. Robert Daniel Nance, lovingly known as Bob, passed away on May 2, 2024, at 81 years old. Bob's life was a testament to love, faith, and devotion to family and community. He is survived by his beloved wife Sandra, his daughters Christa, Amy (Kent), and Danielle, grandchildren, great-grandchild, and his brother Richard (Barbara). Bob's unwavering support and dedication enriched the lives of all, including cherished nephews and niece. His faith was central to his life, as seen through his active involvement in First Presbyterian Church of Ambler. Bob's diverse interests, from Philadelphia sports to the arts and sciences, reflected his boundless curiosity and enthusiasm for life. He found immense joy in annual family trips to Ocean Isle Beach. |
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