Obituaries

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Jean Bachman, 95: Jean Bachman, 95, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2019 at Luther Acres. Born in Elizabethtown, she was the daughter of the late Harry H. and Frances A. (Stauffer) Badorf and the wife of the late Robert Bachman who passed in 1990.; Continue >

Randy L. Barnett, 54: Randy Lee Barnett, 54, of Willow Street, passed away suddenly of natural causes at home on Sunday, June 2, 2019.; Continue >

Richard P. Boas, 100: Richard P. “Dick” Boas, 100, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019. He was the husband of the late Miriam R. Eckman Boas who passed away in 2004. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George W. and Catherine Eppley Boas.; Continue >

Nancy J. Borchick, 85: Nancy J. (Fawber) Borchick, 85, of Ephrata, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster on June 23, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Norman and Jennie (Harnish) Fawber. She was married to Stephen S. Borchick who died February 14, 1993.; Continue >

Robert “Butch” C., Boyer, 71: Robert “Butch” C., Boyer, 71 of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, June 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ethel (Kreider) and Robert C. Boyer, Sr. He was the loving husband to Diane “Sherry” (Kirk) Boyer for over 52 years.; Continue >

Alvin Brandt, 80: Alvin Brandt, 80, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at his home. Born in Palmyra on June 15, 1939, he was the son of the late Jacob and Florence (Moyer) Brandt.; Continue >

Linda S. Brown, 76: Linda S. Brown, 76, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at Hospice and Community Care on June 7, 2019. She was born in Lancaster, PA and was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Frances J. (Smith) Book.; Continue >

Joseph K. Bryson, 98: Joseph K. Bryson, 98, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on May 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph L. and Edith M. (Spicer) Bryson. Joe was the loving husband of 62 years to the late Rowena (Sheets) Bryson.; Continue >

William Russell “Bill” Culp, 96: William Russell “Bill” Culp, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. Through all his years he worked hard and lived with kindness, care and good humor. Affectionately known as “Poppy” to his grandchildren, he touched the lives of all who knew him.; Continue >

John W de Groot, Jr., 91: John W de Groot, Jr., born in Elizabeth, New Jersey and a long-time resident of Lancaster, died on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the age of 91. He was the husband of Mary Jeanne Reynolds de Groot; they would have celebrated their 70th anniversary on June 11.; Continue >

Berniece H. Dougherty, 90: Berniece H. Dougherty, 90, of Willow Street, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Born in Conestoga, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Barbara Herr. She was the loving wife of Dale G. Dougherty with whom she celebrated 23 years of marriage.; Continue >

Kim E. Doutrich, 60: Kim E. Doutrich, 60, of Lititz, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of Audrey (Stief) Adams and the late Samuel A. Adams. She was married to Thomas Zepp for over 16 years.; Continue >

Julia F. Douts, 83: Julia F. Douts, 83, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Lancaster to the late Charles D. and Ada Wissler (Erb) Douts.

She worked at Goodwill Industries, and then at F & M College tending to the lab animals. Since becoming part of the Occupational Development Program, Julia was quick to befriend new participants and make them feel welcome. Her empathy and compassion for others was incredible and she could be counted on to comfort and cheer up a friend who was having a bad day.; Continue >

Patsy P. Drolet, 87: Patsy P. Drolet, 87, of Millersville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2019 at her home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Ellis F. and Clara M. (Larner) Platt. Patsy was the beloved wife of J. Roger Drolet, and together they shared 67 years of marriage.; Continue >

Michael Anthony Drury II, 28: Michael Anthony Drury II, known to his friends and family as Mike, passed away on June 21, 2019.
Mike was a proud father and loving companion who spent time with his family and friends hiking, playing video games, and vacationing in Maine. Mike loved rap music, horror and classic movies, and riding motorcycles. Mike was known as an avid gym rat who loved “bulking season” and the Philadelphia Eagles.; Continue >

Bernice M. Durbin, 82: Bernice M. Durbin (nee Bankley) of Cherry Hill, NJ passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2019. She was 82 years of age. Born in Montreal, Quebec, she married the late James G. Durbin on November 26, 1955, at Eglise de Ste Madeleine-Sophie, Montreal, Quebec.; Continue >

Bernice M. Durbin, 82: Bernice M. Durbin, 82, of Cherry Hill, NJ died June 10, 2019; Continue >

Ruth M. Ebersole, 90: Ruth M. Ebersole, 90, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Mennonite Home Communities. She was the daughter of the late Harry E. McNair, Sr. and Margaret (Bauer) McNair.; Continue >

Ruth Elizabeth Elsen, 95: Ruth Elizabeth Elsen, 95, of Lancaster, passed away at home, Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Born in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Edgar L. and Mary Viola (Johnson) Dietrich. She was the wife of the late Earl H. Elsen, who died in 1989.; Continue >

Esther H. Francos, 93: Esther H. Francos, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on June 23, 2019 at The Mennonite Home, where he had resided for the past few years. She was the wife of the late Charles G. Francos, with whom she shared 72 years of marriage.; Continue >

Emmanuel Anthony Frangeskos, 92: Emmanuel Anthony Frangeskos, 92, of Red Lion, PA, formerly of Lititz, PA, reposed in the Lord Monday, June 17, 2019. Born in Port Said, Egypt on June 3, 1927, he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna (Diamandopoulou) Frantzeskos. Emmanuel was preceded in death by his siblings, George and his wife Anna Frantzeskos, Mary Frantzeskou and Michael Frantzeskos of Athens, Greece.; Continue >

Radford Alan Frimd, 73: Radford Alan Frimd, 73, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on May 29, 2019 at his home. Born in Great Lakes, IL, he was the son of the late Robert Lawyer Frimd and Susan Jeraldine (Young) Frimd.; Continue >

Tyreek Shyheim Gardner, 22: Tyreek S. Gardner was born April 22, 1997 on Fort Leonard Wood Army Training Installation in St. Robert, Missouri. During his days as a toddler, Tyreek enjoyed riding his power wheels trucks, bikes,; Continue >

Robert W. Gerhart, 84: Robert W. Gerhart, 84, of Intercourse, PA passed away peacefully at home Friday evening, May 31, 2019 with his wife and sons at his side.; Continue >

Romeo Antonio Guzman, 65: Romeo Antonio Guzman, 65, of Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly at home, Sunday, June 9, 2019. Born in Moca, Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Juan F. Guzman Lora and Antonia Torres Salcedo.; Continue >

Rosemary Katheryn Harney, 89: Rosemary Katheryn (Messina) Harney, 89, of Ephrata passed away peacefully on June 8, 2019 at Hospice and Community Care – Mt. Joy. Born in Dunkirk, NY, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Mary (Abbata) Messina and the wife of the late Thomas E. Harney Jr., who passed in 2018.; Continue >

Janice F. Herr, 77: Janice F. Herr, 77, of Mountville, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was the wife of the late Paul H. Herr, Jr., who passed away in 2016. Born in Cumberland, KY, she was the daughter of the late Homer Estep and the late Wanda Kitts Smallwood.; Continue >

George E. Hershey, Jr., 84: George E. Hershey, Jr., 84, formerly of East Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Marietta, he was the son of the late George E. Hershey, Sr. and Margaret (Rapp) Hershey. George was the beloved husband of the late Phyllis L. (Roy) Hershey, and together they celebrated 52 years of marriage at the time of her passing in December, 2015.; Continue >

Mary Patricia McLean Hetzel, 87: Mary Patricia McLean Hetzel died Thursday, June 6, 2019 at age 87. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne E. Hetzel of 50 years; daughter, Elise Maberry; parents, Donald W. and Dorene McLean Sr.; and brother, Donald W. McLean, Jr.; Continue >

Terrence Higgins, 62: Terrence Higgins, 62, of Columbia, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019.; Continue >

James “Jim” P. Holbritter, 74: James “Jim” P. Holbritter, 74, of Lancaster, went home to be with our Lord on Friday, June 7, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manhattan, NY he was the son of the late Thelma (Zellers) and Norman J. Holbritter. He was the loving husband to Helena C. (Stefo) for over 53 years.; Continue >

Richard A. Howard, Sr., 80: Richard A. Howard, Sr., 80, of Lancaster, PA. died June 11, 2019; Continue >

Ann M. Hussar, 81: Ann M. Hussar, 81, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully early Monday, June 3, 2019. Born in Hazleton, PA, a second generation Italian American, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Basile) Belletiere. Ann was the loving wife of John R. Hussar, and together they shared almost 60 years of marriage; Continue >

Ruth Anne Jackson, 84: Ruth Anne Jackson, 84, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Charles S. and Ruth Arlene (Moore) Detwiler. In addition to her parents, Ruth Anne’s brother, Joseph F. Detwiler preceded her in death.; Continue >

Brian Andrew Kelly, 22: Brian Andrew Kelly, 22, of Lancaster, PA passed away Monday, June 17, 2019. Brian bravely battled depression and anxiety for many years. He was the beloved son of Sean and Rosemarie (Giannola) Kelly.; Continue >

Dorothy J. Krall, 91: Dorothy J. Krall, 91, of Columbia, PA passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late C. Joseph Krall to whom she was married for 65 years. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late John H. and Florence (Kirchner) Steele.; Continue >

Benjamin Snavely Landis, 90: Benjamin Snavely Landis, 90, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Born in Witmer, PA to the late Benjamin L. and Ella Mae Snavely Landis. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Kay Phenneger and her husband, George T. Phenneger; one sister and one brother.; Continue >

Ruth E. Lange, 94: Ruth E. Lange, 94, formerly of Smoketown, PA, passed away at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, Quarryville, PA, on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Arthur R. and Frances (Long) Uhlig. Ruth marked 63 years of marriage with her husband William A. “Bill” Lange before his death on April 6, 2010.; Continue >

Thomas Luther Logan, 84: Because my stubborn and cranky father, Thomas Luther Logan, refused to have any kind of a service upon his death and only reluctantly agreed to holding a visitation, I made a deal with him that I would write his obituary and that it would not be a traditional one because he was anything but.; Continue >

Gladys H. Long, 89: Gladys H. Long, 89, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019.
She was the wife of the late Donald J. Long, who predeceased her in 2014. Born in Brookville, Jefferson County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Aldine Witherow Hetrick.; Continue >

Doris B. Marks, 85: Doris B. Marks, 85, of Luther Acres, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Laverne Carl and Susan Florence (Mowrer) Barber. She was the loving wife of the late John R. “Jack” Marks, who died in 2003.; Continue >

Anthony Marshall, 44: Anthony Lee Marshall, lovingly known by his family as “Tinky”, passed away on June 16, 2019 when his life was cut short at the age of 44. Born in Lancaster and a current resident of Harrisburg, he was the son of Charles and Carmen Marshall, step-son of Tina Plaugher, brother of Gina George (Wife of Alphonso), Carrie Marshall, Janel Marshall, and Charles Marshall Jr., and father of Anquasha Marshall, Tyquane Christian, Aziyah Marshall, and Anthony Marshall Jr, and grandfather of two.; Continue >

Gavin John Maser, 31: Gavin John Maser, 31, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of Gretchen (Hoffmayer) and Robert C. Maser.; Continue >

Jamal M. McCaskell, 21: Jamal M. McCaskell, 21, of Millersville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Born in York, PA he was the son of Timothy McCaskell and Lila “Celeste” Cleckley and beloved stepson to Tonya (Martinez) McCaskell.; Continue >

Raymond W. Miller, Jr., 86: Raymond W. Miller, Jr., 86, a longtime Millersville resident, passed away peacefully at Conestoga View Nursing Home, Thursday, June 6, 2019. Born in Philadelphia to the late Raymond W. and Ruth (Lebo) Miller, Sr., his family moved to Millersburg, where he spent his childhood and teen years. In 1957, Ray married Sally A. Leffler, and spent 46 wonderful years with her until she died in 2003.; Continue >

William J. Mitchell, Jr., 84: It is with heavy hearts we say goodbye to William Joseph Michell, 84, of Lititz. Bill passed away on June 12, 2019.; Continue >

Debra A. Moyer, 59: Debra A. Moyer, 59, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019. She was the wife of J. Clifford “Cliff” Moyer, with whom she shared 26 years of marriage this past May 9th. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Nancy A. Christener Bean of Lititz, and the late Harry H. Bean.; Continue >

Milton (Bud) Clark Moyer, 76: Milton C. Moyer, 76, of East Petersburg, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Syracuse, New York on February 09, 1942, he was the son of the late Milton J. and Margaret (née Blecher) Moyer.; Continue >

John R. Nixdorf, Sr,, 91: John R. Nixdorf, Sr, 91 of Lititz, went home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2019. He was born on May 16, 1928 in Lancaster, PA, the Son of the late William and Laura Spang Nixdorf. He was married to his lovely wife, Betty J. Miller Nixdorf for the past 69 years.; Continue >

Juan Rivera Ortiz, 98: Juan Rivera Ortiz, 98, formerly of Strasburg, New York and Puerto Rico, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Conestoga View. He was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico to the late Albalino Rivera Rodriguez and Ovino Ortiz. Juan’s wife Filomena Ocasio died in 1994.; Continue >

Lewis (Lewie) Oswald II: What up?! In typical Lewie fashion we’ve got a great story to tell. Grab yourself a nice cold Budweiser and take a seat on your couch. Be sure to have your remote in hand. We DO NOT watch commercials.; Continue >

Joan S. Pappas, 83: Joan S. Pappas, 83, formerly of Lancaster, passed away at Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Columbia on Thursday, June 6, 2019. She was born in Haverhill, MA to the late Peter and Thesaloniki (Douzenis) Eliopulos. Joan’s husband John Pappas died in 2007.; Continue >

Grant J. Peifer, 81: Grant Joel Peifer, 81, of Brethren Village, Lititz, moved from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Born in Mount Joy, Grant was the son of the late Cyrus W. and Pauline H. (Krall). He was the loving husband of Mildred P. (Baker) Peifer, with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage.; Continue >

Nick S. Phommachanthone, 59: Nick S. Phommachanthone, 59, of Ephrata, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019. Born in Laos, he was the husband of Nongluck Phommachanthone and the father of Ashley. Buddhist Services will be held from 12PM to 3PM on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Cremation services will follow in the funeral home’s crematory suite.; Continue >

Marie C. Poley, 66: Marie Catherine Poley, 66, of Strasburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Ralph G. and Marie C. (McNelis) Woodland. Marie is survived by her husband Alan G. Poley, of Strasburg. They were married on August 19, 1972.; Continue >

Dorothy E. (Downs) Quinn, 96: Dorothy E. (Downs) Quinn, 96, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 peacefully at Calvary Fellowship Homes where she resided for the past five years. Dorothy was born in Rutherford, NJ on March 29, 1923 to Richard C. Downs and Dorothy F. Denton-Cardeau. She was raised by her father and her step-mother Katherine Leddy Downs after her mother passed. She married Arthur J. Quinn on 11/9/47 whom she shared 62 years of marriage at the time of his death in 2007.; Continue >

Benjamin Omar Ramos, 16: Benjamin Omar Ramos, 16, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2019. Born in Reading, PA, he was the loving son of Natilda Ortega.; Continue >

William J. “Bill” Reiss, III, 67: William J. “Bill” Reiss, III, 67, a longtime resident of Conestoga, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, June 10, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William J. Reiss, Jr. and Eleanor D. (Peters) Reiss. Bill was the loving husband of Patricia H. (Vaughan) Reiss, and together they celebrated 47 years of marriage.; Continue >

Sara “Sally” Ann Roberts, 88: Sara “Sally” Ann Roberts, 88, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2019 at UPMC Lititz with her family present on her way to be with Jesus. Sara was born at Providence Hospital in Beaver Falls, PA on July 15, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Howard William Murray and Florence Estermyer Murray.; Continue >

Bartosz “Bartek” Ruzyllo, 42: Bartosz “Bartek” Ruzyllo, 42, of Penn Township, passed away unexpectedly in Warwick Township on Friday, June 14, 2019. He was born in Warsaw, Poland to Wiltold and Teresa (Domaszewska) Ruzyllo. He came to the US in 1999. Bartek met his wife Tiffany M. (Smathers) Ruzyllo while working as a bouncer at Legends in Reading. They were married for 12 years on June 11th.; Continue >

Joseph William Ryan, Jr., 65: Continue >

Esther Gracia Sanchez, 78: Esther Gracia Sanchez 78 of Lancaster, PA. a survivor. Passed away on June 14, 2019. A true warrior. The daughter of Elisa and Ignacio Gracia has joined them in the after life along with her sister Evelyn Gonzalez. Born in San German Puerto Rico and a native New Yorker. She uprooted to Lancaster Pa in 1976 where she raised her children as a single parent.; Continue >

Mark “Crush” Schlutker, 51: Mark “Crush” Schlutker, 51, of Lititz, PA passed away on June 15, 2019 at his home. Born in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Joseph and Trudy (Keiser) Schlutker.; Continue >

Josephine A. Shenk, 96: Josephine A. (Spadea) Shenk, 96, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston-Salem, NC. She was the wife of the late James P. Shenk and the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Teresa (Voci) Spadea.; Continue >

John M. Sico, Jr: John M. Sico, Jr., of Lancaster, PA, passed away on June 17, 2019.; Continue >

Pamela “Pam” Strawser, 61: Pamela “Pam” Strawser, 61, of Lancaster, ended her long battle with cancer on May 30, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Kathryn (Lazer) Greenly and the beloved wife of Brian Strawser.; Continue >

Rufus Thomas, 78: Rufus Thomas, son of the late Dave and Carrie (Wylie) Thomas was born on May 8, 1941 in McBee, South Carolina. Rufus was called from labor to reward on May 30, 2019.; Continue >

Daniel F. Toner, Sr., 88: Daniel F. Toner, Sr., 88, husband of Betty, of Willow Valley, died June 4, 2019.; Continue >

Gloria Lynette Wiggins, 45: Gloria Lynette Wiggins was the youngest of five children born to David Sr and the late Mindy “Duchess”Wiggins. Gloria was born on April 8,1974, in Montclair New Jersey. Gloria was raised and educated in East Orange, New Jersey. While attending high school, Gloria played trumpet, tuba, & the mellophone in the East Orange high school marching 100 band. After completing school Gloria entered the bustling workforce. She enjoyed working in various arenas in the retail industry. Gloria served many clients as a sales associate, floor supervisor, and manager. However, her most rewarding job was that of being a mother.; Continue >

David P. Wilson, Jr., 66: David P. Wilson, Jr., 66, of Lititz, PA, passed away at his residence surround by his loving family on June 24, 2019. He was the husband of the late Valerie K. Haupt Wilson, who passed away in 2009. Born in Cheverly, MD, he was the son of the late David P., Sr. and Annie Lee Mallonee Wilson.; Continue >

Tamara Leah Wilson, 56: Tamara Leah Wilson, 56, of Ephrata, passed away on June 6, 2019. Tam was born February 28, 1963, in Coatesville, PA. She graduated from Coatesville High School in 1981; majored in pre-engineering at Wesley College from 1981-1982; and graduated from York College of Pennsylvania in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a minor in Management. She married her sweetheart, James (Jim) T Wilson Jr on April 23, 1993. They were married for 26 years.; Continue >

Ronald E. Yunginger, 82: Ronald E. Yunginger, 82, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, following a courageous fight with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Joan L. (Cline) Dows Yunginger with whom he shared 34 years.; Continue >

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