Obituaries

Lucy E. Stewart, 92, of Lancaster, formerly of Zion Hill, Atglen, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2009 at her home. She was the widow of the late Raymond E. Stewart, who passed away in 1990.

Helen R. Walton, 70, of Sadsburyville, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009 at the Brandywine Hospital.

Born in West Chester, Helen was the daughter of the late Estella Mae Fillman Walton and Albert H. Walton. She belonged to the St. James Episcopal Church.

She is survived by her siblings: Dorothy E. Langley of Sadsburyville, and Ethel M. Mendenhall of Gordonville; nephews, Shawn and Daniel Harrison as well as many other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Albert H., William E. and Paul James Walton.

Louise Paxson Morris, 97, of Honey Brook, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2009 at the Hickory House Nursing Home of Honey Brook.  She was the widow of the late J. Kenneth Morris, who passed away in 2006.

Sara "Nellie" Thomas, 86, formerly of Cochranville, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at the Pocopson Home, West Chester, PA. She was the beloved wife of Walter L. Thomas with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. Born in Drumore Twp., Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Robert E.

Russell L. Probst Jr., 51, of Strasburg, passed away suddenly at the York Hospital. He was the companion of Janice Shubert, with whom he shared 15 years together.