Dewald Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.

02/08/2026

A bit of Quarryville history…

02/08/2026

🌱 Lesser-Known Funeral Options: Living Urns 🌱

Growing a memory tree from an urn containing a loved one’s ashes is a beautiful, uplifting way to honor their life. Living urns or biotree urns allow families to create new life from loss—planting a tree, shrub, or flower that grows as a lasting tribute and gives back to the environment.

Many other biodegradable urns are also available, including Himalayan salt urns, Plant Starch urns, Mulberry tree bark urns, repurposed wood urns, and bamboo urns, offering families a variety of natural and eco-friendly memorial options.

Learn more at Dewalds.com, or call us at (717) 786-3530 with any questions.

02/04/2026

📣 You’re Invited: Pre-Planning Seminar – Think Outside the Box

We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming Pre-Planning Seminar and introduce you to Caleb J. Wilde, our Pre-Need Specialist, licensed funeral director, and licensed insurance agent.

With more than 20 years of experience in funeral service, Caleb brings a thoughtful, knowledgeable approach to pre-planning—helping families understand their options, make informed decisions, and plan in a way that reflects their values and wishes. This seminar is a great opportunity to meet Caleb personally, ask questions, and learn from his depth of experience.

🎤 Presented by:
• Caleb J. Wilde, Pre-Need Specialist
• Michael C. Miller, Funeral Director & Owner/Supervisor

🗓 Friday, March 13
🕤 9:30 AM
📍 Next Gen Senior Center
184 South Lime Street, Quarryville

🍽 Lunch provided by Next Gen at 11:15 AM (Ages 60+)
🍰 Sweet treats & prizes included for all

👉 Register today: Dewalds.com or call (717) 786-3530

02/04/2026

Carol Ann (Naugle) Shonk, 80, formerly of Quarryville, entered into rest on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Oak Leaf Manor in Millersville. Born in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Ross A. and Louise (Hoch) Naugle.

Carol was a graduate of Lebanon Valley College and went on to teac...

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02/02/2026

James F. Funk, 76, of Quarryville, entered into rest on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Emma E. (Sheaffer) Funk. He was the loving husband of Daryl (Tomlinson) Funk for 56 years.

Jim was a 1969 graduate of...

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02/02/2026

Jeanne Ann Phillips, 82, of Quarryville went home to be with her Savior Jesus on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Jeanne was born on May 9, 1943, to the Rev. Herman M. and Jennie (Lutz) Lutz of Robesonia, PA, and ventured out alone sight unseen to Wheaton College (IL) by train, where she graduated with a b...

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02/02/2026

Raymond C. “Skeeter” Hart, 93, of Quarryville, entered into rest at his home on Friday, January 30, 2026. Born in Colerain Twp., he was the son of the late Albert W. and Ethel (Anderson) Hart. He was married to the late Jean D. (Rice) Hart for 60 years.

Skeeter was a graduate of the former Q...

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02/02/2026

Happy Groundhog Day! 🦫
Did you know that Quarryville was Lancaster County’s original Groundhog Lodge? This historic photo is displayed in our funeral home. 📷

A bit of history quoted from a piece that LNP featured in 2021:
“Lancaster County’s oldest groundhog lodge in Quarryville actually started decades prior to the founding of the Selinsgrove lodge.
Quarryville businessman George Hensel heard the lore of the groundhog predicting the arrival of spring and started a similar event and a lodge in 1908.
Today, the Slumbering Groundhog Lodge of Quarryville has 225 members, including Hibernating governor Rick Rankin, who joined 20 years ago because of the history.
“It is a local organization and a lot of my friends were members,” he said.
The club — which speaks English, not Pennsylvania Dutch — hosts monthly dinners, some for members only and some for guests. There’s a monthly breakfast, too. Money from these meals helps run the lodge. Retired members meet every Wednesday to play cards.
The draw of the lodge is friendship, Rankin said.
“It’s the ability of being part of a club that’s about relaxation and having fun,” he said. “It’s a club that really doesn’t support anything other than its membership.”
The lodge board looks for members who are active in the community, Rankin said. The average member is in his 50s and lives in Lancaster County. The group also has a nice cross section of careers.
“We have men who are doctors and attorneys, and we have members who are tradesmen,” he said.
Membership has stayed steady through the years, with eight men joining this year. New members only need to be 35 years old (the same requirement to be the U.S. president) and have applications signed by two members. Only men have applied, Rankin said.”

02/01/2026

🌿 Lesser-Known Funeral Options: Simple Burial 🌿
A simple burial is a meaningful choice for families seeking a straightforward, dignified, and budget-friendly option. This type of service focuses on essentials—no embalming, minimal preparation, and prompt burial while still allowing room for personal touches and remembrance.

Simple burials can be combined with a graveside service or a memorial service held at a later date, offering flexibility while honoring your loved one with sincerity and care.
Our goal is to help you explore every option so you can choose what best fits your preferences, budget, and values.
Learn more at Dewalds.com, or call (717) 786-3530 with any questions.

01/31/2026

Anthony Milton Griekspoor Felczak, of New Providence, was born in Lebanon County, PA on October 16, 1943. He entered into rest at his home on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was the son of Agnes Darkes Felczak, Anthony (Anton) Griekspoor and Stanley Felczak, Jr.

He was predeceased by his parent...

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01/30/2026

Wesley E. Hicks, 62, of New Providence, entered into rest on Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Earlene (Holcomb) Hicks and the late Kenneth M. Hicks. He was the husband of Regina (Harclerode) Hicks for 5 years.

Wes was active in fire service for 43 y...

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01/27/2026

✨ Please join us in welcoming Caleb to the Dewald team! ✨

Caleb brings more than 20 years of experience as a licensed funeral director, along with licensure as an insurance agent and preneed counselor. A sixth-generation funeral director, he began serving families at just 15 years old and has carried that calling forward ever since.

Beyond funeral service, Caleb’s journey has taken him around the world through Youth With A Mission, serving in Texas, Madagascar, and Madison, WI. He holds advanced education in theology and cultural studies of death, has authored two nationally recognized books, and is currently pursuing his MBA.

Most importantly, Caleb brings a thoughtful, compassionate approach to serving families—grounded in faith, experience, and deep respect for life and legacy.

When he’s not working, he enjoys hiking, rock climbing, reading, prayer retreats, and spending time with his children and family—whom he’s incredibly proud of.

📧 You can reach Caleb at: caleb@dewalds.com

We’re grateful to have him on our team and look forward to the care he will provide our community.

Please join us in giving Caleb a warm welcome!