Obituaries

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Margaret “Peggy” (Jordan) Adams, 86: Peggy Adams passed away peacefully January 10, 2021. She was born to Nancy and Charles Jordan in 1934 on top of Mason Hill, Cameron County PA. Following a wave of scarlet fever in 1937 when she and her siblings lost their mother, the children were split up and taken in by various family members and friends. Peggy was adopted by her aunt Helen Jordan and raised on the family homestead in Huntley by Helen and her sister Grace.; Continue >

Alexandr Akulov, 31: Alexandr Akulov, 31, of North Port, FL, formerly of Ephrata, PA died suddenly at his home in Florida on December 21, 2020. He was born in Barnaul, Russia and was the son of Valentina A. (Galtsova) Akulov and the late Ivan P. Akulov.; Continue >

Lewis L. Anderson, 85: Lewis L. Anderson, 85, of Willow Valley Manor, and formerly of Quarryville, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the Willow Valley Glen. Born in Deadwood, SD, he was the son of the late Lionel C. and Helen L. (Morris) Anderson. Lew was the beloved husband of the late Verna (Smith) Anderson, and they shared 48 years of marriage at the time of her passing in 2005.; Continue >

Kathryn Jean Applegate, 100: Kathryn Jean Applegate 100, of Lititz, died at 5:40 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her home in Lititz. She was born on June 3, 1920 in Frederickstown, OH to Fleece Buchanan and Elva Blanche James. Following her parents passing, she lived at the National Orphans Home – Junior Order United American Mechanics in Tiffon, OH where she graduated High School in June 1937. She married Richard Applegate on June 27th, 1939 who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by 3 sisters, a brother, and son, Philip.; Continue >

Celia Ann Auman, 88: Celia Ann Auman, 88, of Lititz, passed away at the United Zion Retirement Community on Friday, December 25, 2020. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Irvin B. and Lillian M. (Miller) Miller. Celia graduated from Elizabethtown College with a Bachelor of Arts in English.; Continue >

Anna Marie Bare, 92: Anna Marie Bare, 92, of Lititz, PA, passed peacefully at Brethren Village on December 28, 2020. Born July 29, 1928 in Fountain Springs, PA, Anna Marie was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Spaeder) O’Neill. Loving wife of Elmer C. Bare, Anna Marie and Elmer were married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on September 15, 1951 in Lancaster, PA and spent 68 years together until his passing in 2019.; Continue >

Donald Eugene Beckner, 61: Donald Eugene Beckner, 61, of Landisville, passed away December 25, 2020 at the Lancaster General Hospital following a short diagnosis of cancer. Born in Goshen, IN, he was the son of Donald E. Beckner of Leola, and Dorrislee (Stiver), wife of Henry “Hank” Savard of Manheim.; Continue >

Bernice Louise Bell, 90: Bernice Louise Bell, 90, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital, PA. She is predeceased by her husband, Calvin L. Bell, with whom she shared 27 years of marriage. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Buracker (Buddy, dec.), Denice Kay Edwards (Blake), Donna Pasciutti (Joe), and 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 2 stepdaughters, and several nieces and nephews. She was born in Lansdale, Pa, the youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Y. Kulp.; Continue >

Tenele B. Bell: Tenele B. Bell, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on January 13th, 2021. She was born in Lancaster and was the daughter of Jami (Anderson) Work, wife of Michael, and Mark D. Bell, Sr., husband of Vicky.; Continue >

Sylvia Agnes Stark Blust, 95: Sylvia Agnes Stark Blust, 95, formerly of Landisville, PA, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, PA. She was born on November 15, 1925 in Cottonport, LA to the late Wimby and Clema Stark. She was married to her loving late husband Henry Leo Blust for 65 years.; Continue >

Audrey Faye (Sensenig) Boyles, 83: Audrey Faye (Sensenig) Boyles, 83, formerly of Lancaster, died on January 14, 2021, at Landis Homes, Lititz, surrounded by her family. Born April 24, 1937, in Denver, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Geraldine (Lorenz) Sensenig.; Continue >

Sean Michael Brennan, 54: Sean Michael Brennan, 54, of Lititz, transitioned from this life on Wednesday January 6, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was the husband of Gudrun Eyolfsdottir Brennan with whom he shared 32 years of marriage. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of Michael F. and Myrna Walsh Brennan.; Continue >

Richard B. Brubaker, 71: Richard B. Brubaker, known by many as “Brubie”, 71, of Ephrata, PA was called home by his heavenly father Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Born November 12, 1949 in Lancaster, Richard was the son of the late Claude and Anna (Ream) Brubaker.; Continue >

Charles E. Bury, 86: Charles E. Bury, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on January 13, 2021 at Legends of Lancaster. Born in York, PA he was the son of the late Gerald and Laura (Smeltzer) Bury. He was the loving husband of May Bury with whom he shared more than 60 years of marriage, until her passing in 2015. He was retired from Armstrong World Industries after 25 years of service.; Continue >

Gregory Richard Butzer, 39: Gregory Richard Butzer, 39, of Salunga, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with no more pain or struggles, on December 21, 2020. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Gary and Victoria Butzer.; Continue >

James C. Byers, 90: James Calvin Byers, 90, went to be with Jesus on Christmas Day, 2020. Jim, or “Cal” as he was known to folks from the “southern end”, was under hospice care since late October.; Continue >

Mary Cathrine Caci, 80: Mary Cathrine Caci, 80, of East Hempfield, passed away peacefully Saturday January 16, 2021 with her children by her side. Born September 8, 1940 in Lancaster, Mary was the daughter of the late George E. Bair Jr. and Rose M. (Lombardo) Musser. She married her husband William “Bill” Caci, Sr., on April 15th 1961 and they enjoyed nearly 60 exciting years of travel and love.; Continue >

Robert Donald Carter, 90: Robert Donald Carter, 90, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at United Zion Retirement Community. Born in Lakewood, NJ he was the son of the late Harry and Anabel (Barringer) Carter. He was the beloved husband of the late Arlene (Stanhope) Carter who died in 2015.; Continue >

Geraldine K. Centini, 85: Geraldine K. Centini, 85, of Conestoga, passes way on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehab in Christiana.; Continue >

Jeanette G. Christman, 93: Jeanette G. Christman, 93, formerly a resident of Palmerton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Kunkletown, she was one of eight children born to the late Oscar E. and Carrie M. (Beer) Beers. She was the loving wife of the late Charles F. Christman and they shared 37 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 1981.; Continue >

Kim V. Ciccone, 65: Kim V. Ciccone passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021. Born May 3, 1955 in Reading, PA, Kim was the daughter of the late Ralph Ciccone and Marian Englert.; Continue >

Bert Morse Concklin, 85: Bert was born October 27, 1935, in Darby, PA to John and Claire Concklin. He graduated from The United States Naval Academy, class of 1958. He spent his career in Washington DC working in and around the Federal Government. He had many interests and pursuits, including books, movies, music, antiques, football, cars, running, sailing and most especially dogs. Those who know him will remember his keen intellect, sense of humor, boundless energy and boisterous enthusiasm.; Continue >

Dennis “Denny” E. Cunningham, 69: Dennis “Denny” E. Cunningham, 69, of Carlisle, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021. Born April 30, 1951 in Hagerstown, MD, Dennis was the son of the late William “Bill” and Phyllis (Sampsell) Cunningham.; Continue >

John W. Davis, Jr., 77: John W. Davis, Jr., 77, of Northfield passed away peacefully on 1/10/2021 in Lancaster, PA surrounded by his family.; Continue >

Lindy Von DeHart, 57: Lindy V. DeHart, 57, of Akron passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Ephrata Wellspan Hospital. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of Lucille (Engle) DeHart and the late John DeHart. He was the loving companion of Barbara A. Stricker.; Continue >

Mary D. DeLong, 75: Mary D. DeLong, 75, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020.

Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Oliver H. and Mildred L. Heck DeLong.; Continue >

Carl E. Dommel, 70: Carl E. Dommel, 70, of Lititz, passed away at UPMC Lititz, Friday, January 1, 2021, following a brief illness. Born in Lancaster, Carl was the son of the late Carl F. and Henrietta (Mummaw) Dommel. He was the loving husband of the late Christine A. (Bissinger) Dommel, who preceded him in death on May 24, 2010.; Continue >

Theresa M. (Morales) Doster, 35: Theresa M. (Morales) Doster, 35, of Lancaster passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021. Born in Bridgeport, CT, Theresa was the daughter of Jorge Morales and Cheryl Garman, wife of Joel Garman. She was the wife of Anthony Doster.; Continue >

Alma Pike Duncan, 103: Alma Pike Duncan, 103, passed away at the Mennonite Home on Friday, January 1, 2021. She was born on July 3, 1917 in Franklin County, PA to the late James F. Pike and Emma Florence Zimmerman Pike. Her husband, Dr. William H. Duncan, former president of Millersville State College, died in 2013. They shared 69 wonderful years together.; Continue >

Terry Lee Ebersole, 72: Terry Lee Ebersole, 72, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on Friday, January 8, 2021. He was the husband of the late Marie Demetria Ebersole, who passed away in 2016. Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Melvin Zug and Pauline Diem Ebersole.; Continue >

Jorge Antonio Falcon, Sr., 66: Jorge Antonio Falcon, Sr., 66, of Lancaster, went into the arms of his Lord and savior on January 9, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Juan Falcon and Petrolina Sanchez. He was the loving and devoted husband of Silvia Falcon for more than 44 years.; Continue >

Barbara Ann Filling, 85: Barbara Ann (Sager) Filling, 85, passed away at the Masonic Care Center on January 3rd after battling dementia and MS for many years. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Amos Martin and Antoinette Marie (Graff) Sager.; Continue >

Ronald C. Fink, Sr., 85: Ronald (Ron) Coleman Fink, Sr., 85, of Lititz, passed peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Hospice and Community Care’s Bob Fryer & Family Inpatient Center in Mt Joy PA, with family by his side.; Continue >

Edris “Edie” Herr Galway, 85: Edris Herr Galway, 85, of Lititz, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2021 at Moravian Manor. Born in Lititz and raised in Lancaster, she was the wife of James H. Galway, and daughter of the late Samuel and Rhetta (Fry) Herr.; Continue >

Mary Jane (Dicku) Garden, 83: Mary Jane (Dicku) Garden, 83, was born March 2,1937 to Mary (Lizak) and Louis Dicku of Bridgeport, CT. She passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021 at UPMC Lititz Hospital. Mary Jane was predeceased by her beloved husband of 47 years, William and her sister Jeanette McConachie.; Continue >

Gerhard “Gary” Gehrke, 80: Gerhard “Gary” Gehrke, 80, of Lititz, PA passed away on January 13th with his wife Marcie Van Splinter by his side. Born in Chicago, IL he was the son of the late Gerhard R. and Dora (Mueller) Gehrke.; Continue >

Joseph W. Glass, 90: Joseph W. Glass, 90, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at home in Millersville with his wife, Susan.; Continue >

Robert J. “Bob” Haehnle, 77: Robert J. “Bob” Haehnle, 77, of Lititz, died on December 21, 2020 at UPMC – Lititz from COVID-19. Born in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late R. James Haehnle and Lorraine Haehnle McCauley. He was the husband of Diane Wagner Haehnle and they celebrated 53 years of marriage together in November.; Continue >

Mary Therese (Donlin) Hafner, 96: Mary Therese (Donlin) Hafner, loving matriarch of our family, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 96 in Lititz, Pennsylvania on December 31, 2020. She was born the tenth of thirteen children in Miller, South Dakota on December 25, 1924.; Continue >

Vincent Onyango Hagono, 66: Vincent Onyango Hagono, 66, of Millersville, PA was called home on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Kenya, he was the son of the late Leonida (Obat) and Joseph Hagono Ong’are and son-in-law to the late Grace Okumu. He was the beloved husband to Pamela Adhiambo Hagono for over 30 years.; Continue >

Kathleen Ann Harnish, 80: Kathleen Ann Harnish, 80, of Lititz, went into the arms of the Lord on January 6, 2021 at Luther Acres. Born in New London, CT she was the daughter of the late Samuel H. and Edna (Dunigan) Brockie. She was the loving wife of Thomas J. Harnish until his passing in September of 2014.; Continue >

Edward B. Hauck, 98: Edward B. Hauck, 98, passed away on January 10, 2021. Ed was a WWII veteran, former newspaper reporter, public relations and advertising executive, loving husband and proud father of five. He is survived by his wife of 75 years Mary Florence Hauck, the petite redhead known to all her friends and family as “Flo.”; Continue >

Kevin R. Heagy, 66: Kevin R. Heagy, 66, of Willow Street, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of Ralph Heagy and the late Janet (Myers) Heagy. He was the husband of Cynthia L. “Cindy” Heagy with whom he shared over 47 years of marriage.; Continue >

Alfred J. Heisler, 75: Alfred J. Heisler, 75, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 23, 2020. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Carmela V. (Mignogna) Heisler. He celebrated 46 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Elizabeth “Lucy” (Trimble) Heisler.; Continue >

James L. “Jim” Heller, 82: James L. “Jim” Heller, 82, of Landisville, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.

Jim was the husband of Kitty Buckwalter Heller with whom he celebrated 59 years of marriage on September 16th.; Continue >

Angela L. “Angie” Henson, 49: Angela L. “Angie” Henson, 49, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Theresa Mendez and Victor Mendez of Virginia Beach, VA and James Christian.; Continue >

Richard P. Hicks, 93: Richard P. Hicks, 93, of Brethren Village, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary Hicks. He was the husband of Esther (Mowrer) Hicks and lived his last years at The Brethren Village, Lititz.; Continue >

Kelly A. Hoffman, 62: Kelly A. Hoffman, 62, of Marietta was received into heaven by her lord and savior on January 9th, 2021, peacefully at her home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Constance (Spetsas) Carpenter. She was also the wife of Paul A. Hoffman until his passing in 2018.; Continue >

Glenn R. Houpt, 91: Glenn R. Houpt, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on December 25, 2020 at Oak Leaf Manor South. Born in Conestoga, he was the son of Levi and Margaretta (Rice) Houpt and husband of 48 years to the late Cora Mull Houpt, who passed in 2013.; Continue >

Mary Jean Howard, 84: Heaven gained another angel as Mary Jean (Schwerer) Howard, 84, of Lititz passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at home with family by her side. Born in Sandusky, OH on November 13, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Edwin Schwerer and Marcella (Herman) Schwerer of Sandusky, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband George A. Howard and were married 42 years.; Continue >

Janet Jarvie, 83: Janet Jarvie, 83, of Mt. Joy, formerly of Kensington, MD, passed away on January 9, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Joan (Henderson) Jarvie. Known amongst her family as “Netta”.; Continue >

Gustavo Jimenez-Florez, 76: Gustavo Jimenez-Florez, celebrated his 76th birthday going into the arms of the Lord on January 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cartagena, Colombia he was the son of the late Jesus Jimenez Villanueva and Ana Rosa Flores Arboledo. He was also the loving husband of Diamilia Jimenez.; Continue >

Alfred J. Keller, 90: Alfred J. Keller, “Al”, 90, went home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2021 at Pleasant View Communities in Manheim. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Alfred J. and Edna (Stone) Keller. He was also the devoted husband of Lillie M. (Snyder) Keller for over 53 years.; Continue >

Harold G. “Hal” King, 82: Harold “Hal” King, 82, died peacefully Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 at The Mennonite Home of Lancaster. He was born in 1938, in Lancaster County, PA, to the late Earl and Emma (Byler) King. In 1959, when on 1-W Service, he met and later married Marti Landes of Denver, CO. They were married 58 years when she preceded him in death in 2018.; Continue >

Ashley M. Lutz, 28: Ashley M. Lutz, 28, of Columbia lost her battle with addiction on December 30, 2020. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Lynette Reisinger and Donald Lutz, Jr.; Continue >

Anh Ngọc Lý, 83: Mrs. Anh Ngọc Lý, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, sister, and daughter, passed away at 12:46 pm on December 28, 2020, at the age of 83, following a brutal battle with COVID-19. Mrs. Lý was born on June 8, 1937, in Mỹ Tho, Việt Nam. She joined her oldest daughter Hương Ngọc Nguyễn and her family in Willimantic, Connecticut on April 11, 1990, then settled in Lancaster, Pennsylvania a few months after to be close to her extended family.; Continue >

Sarah K. Madonna, 97: Sarah K. Madonna, 97, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Sara L. (Geraci) and Dominick Madonna.; Continue >

Eileen H. Makara, 69: Eileen H. Makara,69, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Stephanie (Kiebalo) and Harry J. Haworth. She was the loving wife to the late James J. Makara.; Continue >

Kervin L. “Chip” Martin: Kervin Lee “Chip” Martin, of Lancaster, PA, died peacefully at home following a recently diagnosed glioblastoma, on Tuesday, January 13, 2021. He was a loving husband, proud parent and grandparent, and treasured friend.; Continue >

Leland R. McCann, Jr., 94: Leland R. McCann, Jr., 94 of Strasburg, PA, formerly of West Chester, passed away peacefully Saturday January 16, 2021. Born February., 1926, in Hawthorne, NJ, Leland was the son of the late Leland Sr. and Helen (Cobb) McCann. A beloved husband, Leland spent 53 wonderful years of marriage with his wife, Doris (Fischer) McCann. Sadly, she passed away in 2003.; Continue >

Eileen K. McCarry, 89: Eileen (Kennedy) McCarry, 89, of Lititz and formerly of Drexel Hill, PA passed away on December 26, 2020. She was born in Philadelphia, and was one of eight children of the late John and Mary (Corr) Kennedy.; Continue >

Anna McCarty, 86: Anna McCarty, 86, of Manheim Township, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was born in Newark, NJ to the late Benjamin and Minnie (DeJohn) Creutzberger. Anna married her high school sweetheart, Daniel J. McCarty, and enjoyed a wonderful marriage until his death in 2003.; Continue >

Charles R. McDonald, 82: Charles R. McDonald, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born in Norristown, PA, Charles was the son of the late Emler McDonald Sr. and Mable (Bryan).
He was the loving husband of the late Brenda (Grimm) McDonald for over 50 years.; Continue >

Nina Lois Mertz, 88: Nina Lois Mertz, 88, went to Heaven on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Fred M. and Sallie (Sutherland) Stiltner of Grundy, VA.; Continue >

Verna W. Moseman, 85: Verna Moseman was born in Lititz on February 9, 1935 to Levi and Mary Weaver. She graduated Lititz High School in 1953 and Elizabethtown College in 1957.; Continue >

Gilbert Myers, Jr., 82: Gilbert Myers, Jr., 82 of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday January 11, 2021. Born January 26, 1938 in Lititz, Gilbert was the son of the late Gilbert Sr. and Grace (Frederick) Myers. On February 1, 1958, Gilbert married his loving wife, Dolores Getz. They went on to celebrate 62 years of marriage together.; Continue >

Joseph Michael “Mike” Neidig, 70: Joseph Michael “Mike” Neidig age 70 of Lancaster, PA formerly of Columbus, OH died January 12, 2021 with his family by his side. Predeceased by his mother Marilyn (Boyd) and survived by his wife and best friend of 50 years Judith (Kennedy), his father Joe Neidig and his aunts Bea Williamson and Maxine Wilgus. Also survived by numerous cousins, brother-in-law Jim Kennedy, sisters- in- law Marianne (Sam) Calenda, Jean (Marty) Warner, nephews James Calenda (Stephanie Blunt), Jake Kennedy, Elton Kennedy, John Warner and niece Lena Warner. Mike will also be missed by many close friends.; Continue >

Lamont H. Parker, 69: Lamont H. Parker, 69, of Lancaster, PA passed peacefully on Saturday January 2, 2021. Born February 9, 1951, Lamont was the son of the late Leon and Elizabeth Parker. Loving husband of Marvel (Pegues) Parker.; Continue >

Linda S. Patterson, 52: Linda S. Patterson, 52, of Lititz, passed away suddenly at home on January 8th, 2021. She was born in Lancaster and was the daughter of Anna Mary (Heck) Patterson and the late Robert G. Patterson (2006).; Continue >

James Larry Peifer, 68: James Larry Peifer, "Larry" of Mount Joy, formerly of East Petersburg and Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on January 10th, 2021 with his loving family by his side. He was 68. Larry was born in Lancaster, PA to the late Daniel R. and Miriam H. Peifer. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Bonnie (Bitzer) Peifer; his daughter: Tara Leigh Baker (Joshua); granddaughter: Avery Layne Baker; brothers: Jay L. Peifer (Eleanor Brubaker Peifer) of Manheim, PA and Donald R. Peifer (Edie Mayer) of Bradenton, FL; and a large extended family.; Continue >

James E. Pollock, 92: James E. Pollock passed away December 30, 2020 at Calvary Homes, Lanacster, PA. He was the husband of Carolyn (Conley) Pollock.; Continue >

Miriam R. Potts, 83: Miriam R. Potts, 83, of East Petersburg, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Ruth M. (Dohn) and William F. Miller.; Continue >

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Robert J. Queppet, 88: Robert John Queppet, 88 entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Magnolias of Lancaster senior community. He is predeceased by his premature infant son, Kevin and his brothers, Joseph and Richard, as well as his parents Baltazar and Lillian.; Continue >

Wayne B. Ranck, D.D.S., 89: Wayne B. Ranck, D.D.S., 89, of Mennonite Home, formerly of Lancaster, Ronks, and New Holland, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Born in New Holland, PA he was the son of the late Wayne and Alta (Bair) Ranck. He was the loving husband of Geraldine Iris Ranck who passed away in 2014. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, David D. Ranck; brother Rev. Park Ranck, and sisters Louise Loewen and Elizabeth (Betty) Summers.; Continue >

Fanny Ruth (Snyder) Reider, 84: Fanny Ruth (Snyder) Reider, 84, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Born in Florin, PA she was the daughter of the late Kathryn Eshelman (Zug) and Elmer Rupp Snyder. She was the beloved wife to the late Paul F. Reider who passed in 2014.; Continue >

George R. Reincke Sr., 71: George R. Reincke Sr., 71, of Lancaster passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jack and Nancy (Hutton) Reincke. He was the loving husband of LaThesia (Wright) Reincke with whom he shared over 20 years of marriage.; Continue >

George R. Reincke Sr., 71: George R. Reincke Sr., 71, of Lancaster passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jack and Nancy (Hutton) Reincke. He was the loving husband of LaThesia (Wright) Reincke with whom he shared over 20 years of marriage.; Continue >

Brian M. Rhodes, 48: Brian M. Rhodes, 48, of Lititz, passed away at Hospice & Community Care on Friday, January 15, 2021. He shared 20 wonderful years of marriage with his wife Jennifer "Nikki" (Haffler) Rhodes, and they were blessed with their children Lila and Jack.; Continue >

Ernest W. Richardson, 82: Ernest W. Richardson, 82, of Lampeter, died on January 4 at Pleasant View Retirement Communities. He was the son of the late Charles E. and Edith Kleckner Richardson, and the husband of Sandra Neil Richardson. They would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on February 2. Ernie suffered from Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s for several years and died of COVID-19.; Continue >

Ruth Ann Rinehimer, 96: Ruth Ann Rinehimer, 96, of Lititz, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Born in Dorrance Township, PA she was the daughter of the late Anna (Kanaske) and John Swartz. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred Rinehimer who passed in 2001.; Continue >

Jimmie D. “Jim” Robbins, 73: Jimmie D. “Jim” Robbins, 73, retired veteran, of Lititz passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Seminole, OK to the late Roy F. and Marjorie M. (Chandler) Robbins and was the husband of Klara J. (Marx) Robbins with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Lititz.; Continue >

Antonio Hernandez Robles, 75: Antonio Hernandez Robles, 75, of Lancaster passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. Born in Anasco, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Ramon Hernandez Alvarez and Esther Robles.

He was a self-employed cabinet maker.; Continue >

Arline Ruth Rochkind, 82: Arline Ruth Rochkind (nee Kirsch), age 82, of Masonic Village Elizabethtown, and formerly of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021, following a brief illness. Arline was born on June 12, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Ceil and Isidore (Pete) Kirsch. In addition to her parents, Arline is preceded in death by her brother Larry Kirsch and her daughter Leslie Chapman.; Continue >

Sophie Ruth, 80: Sophie Ruth, 80, of Lancaster, passed away at Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing in Lititz on Sunday, January 3, 2021. She was born in Obresch, Yugoslavia to the late Karl and Elizabeth (Kinkel) Heinz.; Continue >

Jean Carole Safran, 76: Jean Carole Safran, 76, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021. She was born in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Drozdzinski) Weiss.; Continue >

Ronald A. Schulz, 86: Ronald A. Schulz, 86, of Bensalem, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Statesman Health & Rehab. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harold A. and Winifred E. (Kleinjohn) Schulz. He was the loving and faithful husband of L. Marie (McIlwain) Schulz, with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage.; Continue >

Larry M. Shank, 72: Larry M. Shank, 72 of Lancaster passed away on January 14, 2021 in his home. He was married to his wife for 40 years.; Continue >

Marlene I. Slater, 62: “Normal is only a setting on a washing machine” she would say. “Marvelous Marlene” was the family Chief of documentation, writer of letters, quotations and lists. She served on the family spirituality committee; designer of holiday programming, Seders, poems, and songs. She spent a lifetime as president of theatrics with an extensive resume including dressing up, celebrity and made-up impressions, joke telling, and starring in family films.; Continue >

Charlotte Kay Snyder, 82: Charlotte Kay (Springman) Snyder was received into Heaven on December 23, 2020. Born to Eleanor Martin on December 27, 1935 in Williamsport, PA she was adopted at the age of 2 by Frederick and Freda (Raisch) Springman.; Continue >

Ruth Y. Spacht, 91: Ruth Y. Spacht, age 91, of Lititz, PA passed away on January 15, 2021, at Moravian Manor. She was born and raised in Lititz, the daughter of the late Wilson and Martha Young Steely. She was the wife of R. William (Bill) Spacht. They were married on September 15, 1951, and she shared her life with him for 69 years. Her first priority was always her family and working side by side with Bill.; Continue >

Glen B. Spearman, 60: “He Looked Beyond My Faults and Saw My Needs”

The earthly, physical beginning of Glen Bannie Spearman was August 4, 1960 in Philadelphia, PA. His transition occurred, December 21, 2020 at home in Lancaster, PA.; Continue >

Mary Kling Stoltzfus, 90: Mary Kling Stoltzfus finally met her Savior face to face on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. The last of her generation, she rejoined her sisters Cora Jean, Libby, Jane and Joanne, and her brothers Gordie and Frederick at the Ultimate Kling Reunion in Heaven.; Continue >

Phyllis A. Thompson, 92: Phyllis A. Thompson, 92, of Lititz, passed away at her home on December 22, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late James and Anna (Braun) Britt. She cherished 70 years of marriage to the love of her life, Robert J. “Bob” Thompson.; Continue >

Frederick “Fred” C. Trout, 69: Frederick “Fred” C. Trout, 69 of Stevens, PA passed away at home on Monday, December 21, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Tracey (Reedy) and Harry Trout. He enjoyed 39 years of marriage with his wife Deborah A. (Hehnly) Trout.; Continue >

Thuch Vann, 89: Thuch Vann, 89, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Born in Cambodia, she was the daughter of Sim Sorn and Vann Nuon. Thuch was the beloved wife of the late Suk Nuon.; Continue >

Larry C. Vasko, 76: Larry C. Vasko, 76, of Lancaster, formerly of Liberty Boro, PA passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. Born in McKeesport, PA, he was the son of the late Helen (Skiba) and Cyril Vasko. He was the loving husband to Mary Beth (Staniech) Vasko for over 49 years and a proud veteran of the United States Army Reserves.; Continue >

Claire de Balbian Verster, 93: Claire de Balbian Verster, age 93, of Ephrata, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Ephrata Manor. Born in Cincinatti, OH, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Emma Wunderlich Campell.; Continue >

Dolores J. Weiss, 90: Dolores J. Weiss, 90, of East Petersburg, passed away on December 25, 2020 at Pleasant View. Born in Fannettsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bruce B. and Dorothy (Cox) Shoop and was the wife of the late John W. Weiss.; Continue >

Darlene L. Wennerstrom, 73: Darlene L. Wennerstrom, 73, of Ware Presbyterian Village and formerly of Long Community at Highland, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Jennersville Hospital, West Grove. Born in York, Darlene was the daughter of the late Eric I. and Beatrice L. (Storm) Wennerstrom.; Continue >

Paula A. West, 68: Paula A. West, 68, of Lancaster passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Fred and Edna (Bartch) Horner. She was the wife of John West with whom she shared over 45 years of marriage.; Continue >

Anita B. Winter, 82: Anita B. Winter, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 22, 2020 at her home in Lancaster.

Anita was born in Stettin Germany and emigrated to the States in 1956.; Continue >

Andy A. Yang, 57: Andy A. Yang, 57, of St. Paul, Minnesota, formerly of Akron, PA, died on December 24, 2020. He was born in Laos and was the son of Youlia Yang and the late May Lo (2006).; Continue >

John A. Zimmerman, 67: John A Zimmerman, 67, formerly of Ronks, passed away at Lancashire Hall, on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. He was born in Lancaster to the late William H. Zimmerman and Bertha J. (Cooper) Zimmerman.; Continue >

Darkoty Bigboy “Mola” Zleh, 47: Darkoty Bigboy “Mola” Zleh, 47, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 26, 2020. Born in Liberia, West Africa, he was the son of Dennis Zleh, Sr. and Amelia (Thomas) Zleh. He was also the doting father to his son, Darkoty M. Zleh.; Continue >

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