Mary E. Mellinger, 86, formerly of Quarryville, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late J. Lester and Reba G. (Sechrist) Glackin. She was married to the late John R. Mellinger for 50 years at the time of his passing in 2007. Mary grew up and returned to raise her family in Chestnut Level, a very precious place to the Glackin and Mellinger families. Mary was a 1955 graduate of Solanco High School. She then worked as a bank teller and was also employed by Cash and Carry Electrical Supply in Quarryville. Anna May Henry went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at her home in New Providence. Born on April 25, 1924, to the late Parke S. and Ruth H. (Evans) Shaub, she passed away six days after her 100th birthday. She was the loving wife of the late Samuel J. Henry, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 1998. Anna May made a career working in production at J.L. Clark, retiring with 48 years of service. In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and spending time with her family. Anna May was a life member of Refton Fire Company, and she was a long-time member of Lampeter United Methodist Church. Donald Leroy Kemper, age 89, formerly of Quarryville, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Newport Meadows, Christiana. Born in Mengas Mills, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Maybelle Shetter Kemper. Donald started dating Gloria Fuhrman in the 9th grade and they married 5 years later on July 10, 1954. He proudly served his country in the US Army. A graduate of Williamson Trade School, he worked as an electrician for PECO. He was a member of the Wakefield Lions Club. Donald loved to invest in the lives of others, serving as a Leader of Cub Scout Pack 120 and Boy Scout Troop 40. He also enjoyed bowling. Raymond T. (Tom) Sexton, 81, of Oxford, PA, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at his home. He was the husband of Shirley Hensel Sexton with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Oxford, PA he was the son of the late Carl and Isabell Touchton Sexton. He worked on his father’s farm while attending high school. Tom was previously employed with Oxford Manufacturing Company and retired from Oxford Auto Parts after 40 years of service. He loved yard sales and collected NASCAR, old soda bottles and marbles. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Robin Sexton of Oxford; one sister, Carol Lewis of Oxford; two grandsons, David and Jesse; and one great-grandson, Cameron. Laurie Ann (O’Shea) Hardy, 62, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at her residence. She was the wife of Kenneth Dale “Buck” Hardy to whom she was married for 22 years. Born on December 27, 1961, in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Audrey (Gunser) O’Shea. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two sons, Richard Shirk and his wife Jennifer, and Robert Shirk and his wife Jennifer and three grandchildren, Ulysses, Maverick, and Mabel. She was predeceased by her stepdaughter, Keyra Bryant. She is survived by her son-in-law Jarvis Bryant Sr. and Keyra and Jarvis’s children, Jarvis Jr., Javon, and Jamirra Bryant. Mary Ann Thomas, 79, of Little Britain, passed away at her home on April 26, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She died peacefully with family. Mary Ann was born August 26, 1944 in Oxford to the late Oscar and Ethel (Cregger) Bard. She was preceded in death by her husband David C. Thomas (1941-2020). They were married for 59 years. Mary Ann was a graduate of Oxford High School. She was employed for 27 years and retired from her husband’s business. She enjoyed traveling with Dave and was a big country music fan, spending many vacations in Nashville and surrounding areas. An avid photographer, she enjoyed taking wildlife photos. Kay Marie Reinhart, 92, formerly of Ronks, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. Born in Paradise, she was the daughter of the late J. Earl and Mary Margaret (Miller) Rice. She was the loving wife of Paul J. Reinhart for 67 years at the time of his passing in 2017. Kay was a graduate of Paradise High School. She was a longtime member of Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed being social, especially during her time working at Good ‘N Plenty Restaurant and the Amish Farm and House. She retired as a file clerk from Hartman, Underhill and Brubaker Law Firm. Frank Testa, known to many as Pastor Frank or Brother Frank, left his earthly body and entered the presence of his Lord and Savior April 23rd at 85 years of age. He was born September 5, 1938 in Guttenberg, New Jersey to Frank and Nancy Testa. He was the youngest of six children. He is survived by his sister, Gloria Mancini of Leola, and was preceded in death by brothers Bart, Jack, Joseph, and Robert. He leaves several nieces and nephews as well as numerous spiritual sons and daughters. From a very young age, Frank knew that he was called to fulltime ministry. Following high school, he studied at seminaries in both the US and Belgium where he diligently prepared to become “Father Testa.” After 13 years as a Catholic priest, he surrendered that title to work on the streets of Newark, NJ helping to care for the least, the last and the lost. During those years he married Joan McIntyre, a former nun, and together they ministered as a team both in America and around the world for over 40 years until her death in 2020. They initially worked with men in a residential program at Teen Challenge and then began a similar ministry known as The New Ark where they witnessed lives changed by the power of God. Brenda Kay Krauss, 70, of Oxford, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Jenners Pond Retirement Community, West Grove, PA. She was the beloved wife of Richard G. Krauss. Their fiftieth anniversary was celebrated in October 2023. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the youngest daughter of the late Marshall and Golden Gladys Cody Johnston. She was a noble caretaker and devoted daughter to both. Brenda, affectionately known as “Mimi,” enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her three grandsons; Mason Miles Butler, 23, Kline Russel Butler, 20 and Tyler Logan Delgott, 20. Her hobbies included entertaining family and friends. Many summer weekends were spent hosting crab feasts with Richard (a.k.a. Captain Dick). Joseph L. Leombrone, 78, of Oxford passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at his home. He was the husband of the late Louise M. Rosati Leombrone. Born in Washington, DC, he was one of six children of the late Joseph P. and Catherine Topar Leombrone. He is survived by one son, Joseph A. Leombrone; one daughter, Robin I. Leombrone; one grandson, Gavin J. Alber; and three siblings, Isabelle Leombrone, Marlene Austin and Camille Saltzgueber. |
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