Sharon Elaine Neal
Apr 14, 2026
Sharon E. Neal, age 74, passed away on April 14, 2026. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Mary (Zartman) Kopp. Sharon was a beloved wife to her husband, Michael Neal, with whom she shared 35 joyful and meaningful years.
An active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Sharon’s rich alto voice filled the sanctuary as a...
Gloria N Driza
Apr 14, 2026
Gloria N. Driza, 85, of Reinholds, passed away on April 14, 2026. Born on September 25, 1940, in Greenville, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Santo Louis Borgonelli and Leonelda (Fiovanelli) Borgonelli.
Gloria was the beloved wife of James Driza, whom she married on February 7, 1985. She dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working as...
Naomi Johnson
Apr 13, 2026
Naomi Allgyer Johnson, of Lititz, Pennsylvania, 87 years old, born March 23, 1939, passed away on April 13, 2026, with the peace of God in her heart. She was a wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, all of whom appreciated her authentic care and genuine love for others. She succumbed in her final earthly battle to Glioblastoma, a...
Darlene Young
2026
Darlene "Dolly" Young, 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully in her residence at Oak Leaf Manor North, Landisville on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Born in Lancaster in 1938, she was the last remaining child of the late David B. and Elsie (Foultz) Young.
Dolly was employed at Armstrong World Industries as an administrative assistant for many years until her retirement.
Above all, she...
Maryjo Sottek
Apr 12, 2026
Maryjo Sottek, 81, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Trillium Place.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John N. Hoffman and Josephine (Hogan) Hoffman. Maryjo was the beloved wife of the late Stephen T. “Tom” Sottek, who passed away in 2023. Together, they shared over 57 years of marriage, building a...
Francisco "Frank" Feliciano
Apr 10, 2026
Francisco "Frank" Feliciano, 98, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully into the open arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Penn State Medical Center. Born in Salinas, Puerto Rico, he was the beloved son of the late Rosalia Rosario and Francisco Feliciano. Frank was the loving husband of Ramonita Ayala Feliciano who passed in 2019. He...
Lee S. Kinsey
Apr 10, 2026
Lee S. Kinsey, 76, of Lancaster, PA passed away on April 10, 2026 from a prolonged illness at Trillium Place. Born in Eden Township, PA, he was the son of the late Walter and Alma (Hauck) Kinsey. Lee was the loving husband of over 23 years to K. Kristine Douglas-Kinsey.
Lee was a project manager for 36 years at Goodhart Sons....
Goldye E. Stiefel
Apr 10, 2026
Goldye E. Stiefel, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on April 10, 2026 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, she was a graduate of JP McCaskey High School and was a longtime member of Congregation Shaarai Shomayim.
She enjoyed attending her high school class reunions, was artistic and a talented knitter.
She is survived by her cousin Diane...
Gregory Scott "Greg" Hirtzel
Apr 10, 2026
Gregory Scott "Greg" Hirtzel, 61, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of Richard R. and Agnes Cassidy Hirtzel, who both preceded him in death. Greg was the loving husband of KristyAnn Mellott Hirtzel, with whom he took on life together as partners in...
George Z. Ebersole
Apr 10, 2026
It is with deep love for a life well lived that we announce the passing of George Zug Ebersole who entered into his Lord & Saviors presence on April 10, 2026 at his home in Farmersville after an extended illness.
Born in Bareville, Pa he was the son of the late Jacob & Anna Zug Ebersole.
He is survived by his wife,...
Diane Lorraine Charles
Apr 9, 2026
A native of Washington, D.C., Diane Fields was born on August 5, 1963, to Ray and Catherine Fields (Burnette). Diane became a woman of remarkable faith, strength and resilience while facing many challenges in her life with grace and an unwavering spirit. She was known for her compassion, kindness, generosity, and willingness to help and fight for others. Diane had...
Barbara B. Swords
Apr 9, 2026
Barbara Joyce Bowman Swords of Brethren Village entered into eternal rest April 9. She was 97 years old. She was born in Norborne, MO to Vernon K. and Jewell (Reynolds) Bowman. Barbara was married to Gene G. Swords in August of 1950. They made a home for their 7 children in Lancaster County.
She graduated from Ludlowville High School, Lansing, NY...
Douglas G. Walker
2026
Mr. Douglas Gene Walker, affectionately known as "Doug the Slug," passed away peacefully after a long illness on April 8, 2026, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at the age of 76. Born on January 15, 1950, in Lancaster, Doug spent his life deeply rooted in the community where he was born and raised.
Doug graduated from Conestoga Valley High School in 1967 and...
Vaughn R. Downing
Apr 8, 2026
Vaughn R. Downing, 94, of Lancaster, formerly of Columbia and Hershey, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born on October 7, 1931, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Mildred (Ream) Downing.
Vaughn retired from the former Harrisburg Hospital, having worked in the Physical Therapy Department for over 20...
Cindy L. Achille
Apr 7, 2026
Cindy L. Achille, 63, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Born in Fort Myers, Florida, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Beegle) DuWell. She was the loving wife of John Achille, with whom she shared more than 36 years of marriage.
Cindy took great pride in her roots, having been a Florida Gators...
Gertrude Pauline Williams
Apr 6, 2026
Gertrude "Pauline" Williams, 89, of Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026. Born on November 5, 1936, in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Andrew Brill and Gertrude M. (Dirk) Brill.
A proud graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, she went on to study at the Lancaster General Hospital School of X-Ray She dedicated her...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Allen
Apr 5, 2026
Jeffrey “Jeff” Allen, 73, of West Lampeter, passed away on April 5, 2026. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late John and Jane (Hunnicutt) Schmus. He was also the beloved husband to Mary (Burris) Allen, with whom he spent 32 beautiful years of marriage.
With a servant’s heart, Jeff always knew that he wanted to help others,...
Heather E. Springer
Apr 5, 2026
Heather E. Springer, 55, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Raymond and Marilyn (Baer) Springer.
She was a 1989 graduate of Penn Manor High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design & Merchandising from Albright College in 1993 and later earned her master’s degree in education...
Walter H Offermann
Apr 5, 2026
Walter H. Offermann, 89, a resident of Moravian Manor, passed away on April 5, 2026. A native of New York City, Walt was the husband of Shirley Vandegrift Offermann, with whom he would have celebrated 67 years of marriage this month. Walt was the son of Henry and Wilma Offermann.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son,...
Margaret Dewart Hoerner
Apr 4, 2026
Margaret Dewart Hoerner, 94, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, shortly after hearing her daughter-in-law read Psalm 23 to her. Known as Peg, she was born on May 18, 1931 in Batavia, NY. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. Edward Dewart. She was married to the late Dr. George M. Hoerner, Jr. for 43 years until his...
