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     Daniel B. Rutter married Elizabeth L Laukhuff, daughter of J Barton Laukhuff and Amanda Baxter. Daniel B. Rutter died in 2001.¹

     Elizabeth L Laukhuff married Daniel B. Rutter. Elizabeth L Laukhuff was born circa 1912.² She died on 20 September 2003 at Essa Flory Hospice Center, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Rutter, Elizabeth L.
09/20/2003
Elizabeth L. Rutter, 91, of 1232 East Earl Rd., East Earl, died Saturday evening at the Essa Flory Hospice Center following a several week illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel B. Rutter in 2001. Born in East Earl Twp., she was the daughter of the late Barton and Amanda (Baxter) Laukhuff. She retired in 1980 from the East Earl Post Office where she had worked for 30 years, the last nine as the Postmaster. A member of Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church, she was also past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Blue Ball Fire Company. She also crocheted lap robes for nursing homes. Surviving is a son, Robert married to Gladys (Gregg) Rutter, East Earl, and a daughter, Betty Jane Rathman, Paradise; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five step-great grandchildren; one brother, Marvin Laukhuff, Blue Ball. She was preceded in death by a sister, Carrie Frank and four brothers: Lloyd Laukhuff, Charles Laukhuff, Paul Laukhuff, and Lester Laukhuff. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at Ranck's United Methodist Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr., P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland is in charge of arrangements.²

     Her married name was Rutter.

     Aaron S Esh was born on 13 November 1932. He married Gladys Arlene Swinehart circa 1956.² Aaron S Esh died on 2 July 2017 at Calvary Homes, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 84. His obit: Aaron Esh, of Calvary Homes, Lancaster (formerly of Gordonville) passed away on July 2, 2017 at the age of 84.
Born in 1932, he was the son of Jonathan Fisher Esh and Salomie Smoker Esh. Aaron is survived by his wife, Gladys Swinehart Esh to whom he was married for 61 years. He is also survived by three children, Wanda, married to Brian Gregg, Carl Esh married to Patti, David Esh married to Pam; 6 grandchildren Andrea, Brandi, Nate, Erin, Zachary and Jana Beth; 11 great grandchildren and 3 step great grandchildren. Aaron was preceded in death by 6 siblings Daniel S. Esh, Barbara Fisher, Arie S. Lapp, Amos S. Esh, Mary S. Fisher, and Jonas S. Esh. He is survived by two sisters Annie Lapp, Ronks and Sadie Fisher, Gordonville. He is also survived by his loyal friend, Les Miller.
Aaron was born and raised in the Old Order Amish Faith. At age 21 he enlisted in the Army where he served 3 years in Korea fighting for our country, part of which was spent assigned to the 3rd Infantry Brigade. He was self-employed for most of his career and later retired from Red Rose Transit in 1996, after 16 years of service.
He was a member of Faith Church in Lancaster and attended church services at Calvary Homes. He held many volunteer positions over his lifetime, including volunteering for Gordonville Fire and Ambulance Association, Salvation Army, and Calvary Homes. He was a founding member of the Alley Oop Hunting Camp in Lycoming County. He loved dogs and enjoyed “dogsitting” for friends, family and residents of Calvary Homes. He also enjoyed carving and was a member of the York carving club. He was a man of great faith and cared very much for his family and country.
A celebration of Aaron’s life will take place 2 PM, Friday, July 7, 2017 in the Fellowship Hall at Calvary Fellowship Homes, with Chaplain Kevin M. Brown, Sr. officiating. Aaron’s family will greet friends immediately following the celebration. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Fellowship Homes Benevolent Fund, 502 Elizabeth Dr., Lancaster, PA 17601 or to Caring Hospice Services, 101 Good Dr., Lancaster, 17603.
Aaron Esh, of Calvary Homes, Lancaster (formerly of Gordonville) passed away on July 2, 2017 at the age of 84. Born in 1932, he was the son of Jonathan Fisher Esh and Salomie Smoker Esh. Aaron is survived by his wife, Gladys Swinehart Esh to whom he was married for 61 years. He is also survived by three children, Wanda, married to Brian Gregg, Carl Esh married to Patti, David Esh married to Pam; 6 grandchildren Andrea, Brandi, Nate, Erin, Zachary and Jana Beth; 11 great grandchildren and 3 step great grandchildren. Aaron was preceded in death by 6 siblings Daniel S. Esh, Barbara Fisher, Arie S. Lapp, Amos S. Esh, Mary S. Fisher, and Jonas S. Esh. He is survived by two sisters Annie Lapp, Ronks and Sadie Fisher, Gordonville. He is also survived by his loyal friend, Les Miller. Aaron was born and raised in the Old Order Amish Faith. At age 21 he enlisted in the Army where he served 3 years in Korea fighting for our country, part of which was spent assigned to the 3rd Infantry Brigade. He was self-employed for most of his career and later retired from Red Rose Transit in 1996, after 16 years of service. He was a member of Faith Church in Lancaster and attended church services at Calvary Homes. He held many volunteer positions over his lifetime, including volunteering for Gordonville Fire and Ambulance Association, Salvation Army, and Calvary Homes. He was a founding member of the Alley Oop Hunting Camp in Lycoming County. He loved dogs and enjoyed “dogsitting” for friends, family and residents of Calvary Homes. He also enjoyed carving and was a member of the York carving club. He was a man of great faith and cared very much for his family and country. A celebration of Aaron’s life will take place 2 PM, Friday, July 7, 2017 in the Fellowship Hall at Calvary Fellowship Homes, with Chaplain Kevin M. Brown, Sr. officiating. Aaron’s family will greet friends immediately following the celebration. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Fellowship Homes Benevolent Fund, 502 Elizabeth Dr., Lancaster, PA 17601 or to Caring Hospice Services, 101 Good Dr., Lancaster, 17603.²

     George Henry Hensel Sr. was born circa 1908 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He was buried on 21 July 1982 at Little Britain Presbyterian Cemetery, Peach Bottom, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He died on 19 July 1992 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ George Henry Hensel Sr. Find-a-Grave.com ID # 45164670.

     Virginia May Brown was born circa 1931 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She married George Ellis Groff Sr in 1950.¹ Virginia May Groff died on 28 October 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Virginia M. Groff, 88, of Paradise Twp., passed away Monday, October 28, 2019, at Lancaster General Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Paradise Twp., she was the daughter of the late Andrew Rhea and S. Elizabeth (Porter) Brown. Virginia shared 65 years of marriage with her husband George E. Groff before he died in 2015.

She graduated from Paradise High School in 1942. In addition to being a wonderful homemaker, Virginia worked as a waitress at the former Dutch Town & Country Inn, Paradise, then she managed The Bay Window gift and sub shop in Vintage and lastly as a cafeteria lady and custodian for Pequea Valley School District

Virginia was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church. She always cared for others and enjoyed her family, especially when her grandchildren and great-grandchildren visited. Virginia enjoyed embroidery and sewing, and cheering for Penn State, the Phillies and the Steelers.

Surviving Virginia are her five children, George E. Groff, Jr., husband of Linda (Feister) of Carlisle, Gary L. Groff, husband of Beth (Book) of Willow Street, Bonnie L. (Groff) Wanner, wife of the late C. Allen Wanner of Gap, Gerald F. Groff of Lancaster and Dennis R. Groff, husband of Sondra (Gregg) of Paradise; and her 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Her sister Doris Hatz preceded Virginia in death.

Virginia’s family will receive friends for 10-11 AM, followed by a celebration of her life at 11 AM with Rev. Eugene Errickson officiating, on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 3001 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, PA 17652. Private interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Please omit flowers. Kindly consider mailing a contribution in Virginia’s memory to Gordonville Fire & EMS Co., P.O. Box 23, Gordonville, PA 17529, with “Ambulance Fund” in the memo.² She was buried on 2 November 2019 at St John's United Methodist Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Virginia May Brown Find-a-Grave.com ID # 204310178.
     As of 1950,her married name was Groff.¹

     Jacob Diller Summers was born on 24 December 1919 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^2,3 He married Jean Arlene Bixler on 26 September 1946.⁴ Jacob Diller Summers died on 15 June 2003 at Manor Care Health Services, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 83.⁵ His funeral was held at Brown Funeral Home, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on 18 June 2003.² He was buried on 19 June 2003 at Middle Octorara Presbyterian Cemetery, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Jacob Diller Summers Find-a-Grave.com ID # 71201684.
     He was a carpenter, retireing from Joe Engle Carpentry.He previously worked for Charles Davis Carpentry, Parkesburg and Rendell Construction Co.³ He appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ He lived in May 1960 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ He lived in June 2003 at 8 Countryside Drive, Intercourse, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Jean Arlene Bixler was born on 24 December 1928 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Jacob Diller Summers, son of Henry Martin Summers and Catherine Maser, on 26 September 1946.² Jean Arlene Bixler died on 15 July 1991 at Community Hospital, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 62.^3,1 She was buried on 18 July 1991 at Middle Octorara Presbyterian Cemetery, Quarryville, Pennsylvania.¹
     Her married name was Summers.

     Denzel A. Bollinger was born on 7 August 1920 at Three Springs, Huntington, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Frances Woodward. Denzel A. Bollinger married C Hope Howell after 1976. Denzel A. Bollinger died on 15 February 1985 at Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 64.^1,2 His funeral was held at St John's UM Church, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on 19 February 1985 Brown's Funeral Home in charge of funeral.¹ He was buried on 19 February 1985 at St John's United Methodist Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,3 Denzel A. Bollinger Find-a-Grave.com ID # 28612049.
     He ended military service; Served in U S Army Corps of Engineers for 18 years during WWII in both the European and Pacific theaters.

     Frances Woodward was born on 6 July 1918 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Denzel A. Bollinger, son of Meade Bollinger and Irene Rinehart. Frances Woodward died on 3 May 1976 at age 57.² She was buried on 6 May 1976 at St John's United Methodist Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^2,3 Frances Woodward Find-a-Grave.com ID # 29559603.
     As of before 1949,her married name was Bollinger.