Frederick Charles Wolf
Feb 12, 2026
Frederick Charles Wolf, 78, passed away on February 12, 2026, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born on July 2, 1947, Fred graduated from Conestoga Valley High School and later from broadcaster school. He went on to work as a radio DJ, including at WGAL, where he brought warmth, wit, and an abiding love of music to the airwaves.
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Bonnie Hess Shockey
Feb 12, 2026
Bonnie (Hess) Shockey, 81, of Millersville, PA, passed away at home on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Born in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Phyllis (Fry) and Selmar Hess. She was the wife of Mark B. Shockey, with whom she shared 61 wonderful years of marriage.
Prior to retirement, Bonnie worked as a First Grade Teacher and later...
Kristi Ann Chessler
Feb 11, 2026
Kristi Ann Chessler, 61, formerly of New York, unexpectedly passed away on February 11, 2026. Born on March 5, 1964, in Plainview, New York, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Carol Louise (Von Werne) Mendozza.
Kristi earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from Lehigh University. She built a career in customer service and had most recently...
Hugh Worley
Feb 11, 2026
Hugh Worley, 94, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. Born in 1931 in Venita, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late John and Meredith Worley.
Hugh proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1954. Following his military service, he earned his Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University. In 1953, he married his beloved...
John W. Mohler III
Feb 10, 2026
John W. Mohler III, also known as "J-Wu" in his 44th year, passed away peacefully at his home on February 10th. He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania son of John (Jack) W. Mohler Jr. and Colleen DeFranco.
John grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, moved to South Carolina for a while, and then returned to Lancaster. He started school in the Hempfield...
Robert K. Gingher
Feb 10, 2026
Robert K. Gingher, age 86, died peacefully on February 10, 2026, at the Glen at Willow Valley Communities, Willow Street, PA. He was the husband of Johanna Stalder Gingher for 59 years.
He was born in Lock Haven, PA to the late Kenneth and Catherine Bower Gingher. Surviving beside his wife are two children: Angela wife of Brandon Stetser of Lancaster...
George R. Plowfield
Feb 9, 2026
George Richard Plowfield, 86, of Reinholds (formerly Lititz) passed peacefully at home on February 9, 2026. He was the oldest son of George E. and Kathryn E. Ruoss Plowfield of Leola and brother of William Plowfield (Ohio) and Linda Sheppard (Lancaster, PA).
On August 7, 1960, George married Doris Dianne Dise. They raised three daughters, Deborah Burkholder (Denver; husband Kurt), Lisa...
Robert C. Bachman
Feb 9, 2026
Robert C. Bachman “Bob,” 94, of Lititz, passed away on February 9, 2026.
Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Isaac and Eva Bachman. Bob graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1953. He dedicated 43 years of his career to Armstrong, where he worked as...
Jean Larrimore
Feb 9, 2026
Jean C. Larrimore, 96, of Lititz, PA, formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Jean was a graduate of A.I DuPont high school in Wilmington. Before retiring she worked 27 years for the Wilmington Trust Company. She was a life-long member of her beloved Green Hill Presbyterian Church in Wilmington.
Jean is survived by her daughter Robin...
Jean M. Brown
Feb 8, 2026
Jean M. Brown, of Akron, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Dexter and Edith (Kreider) Christener.
After graduating from Warwick High School, Jean worked as a bookkeeper for many years. Outside of her professional life, she enjoyed reading, baking, and watching medical...
Frances B. Walker
Feb 8, 2026
Frances B. Walker, 95, formerly of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away at Landis Homes on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Her husband, Gerald Walker, preceded her in death in 2024.
She is survived by her son, Rick Walker (Heidi), their sons Jeremy Walker (Shalisa) and Ryan Walker (Christina); all of Lancaster County; and her daughter, Lori Lamb (Daryl); their son, Chris Lamb...
Beverly Ann Hofsass (nee Norden)
Feb 8, 2026
Beverly Ann Hofsass (nee Norden), 96, passed away Sunday, February 8, at Luther Acres, Lititz, PA. She was born August 20, 1929 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Harold and Lillian Sass Norden.
Beverly was salutatorian of the Hammond High School class of 1947. She later graduated from Valparaiso University and briefly taught home economics in Gary, Indiana.
On July 19, 1952,...
James N. Clanton
Feb 7, 2026
James N. Clanton “Jim,” 89, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026. Born on October 21, 1936, in Chester County, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence and Sophie Clanton.
Jim graduated from Unionville High School and attended college before pursuing work in animal and disease transmission research in Central America, where he trapped and studied wildlife....
Jordan Z. Rizzo
Feb 7, 2026
Jordan Zachary Rizzo, 20, of Manheim, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the beloved son of Darrel and Kara (Warfel) Smith and Marc Rizzo.
Jordan was a bright light whose presence brought joy to everyone who knew him. A 2024 graduate of Manheim Central, he was driven, motivated, and full of life. Following graduation,...
Darley M. McAuley
Feb 7, 2026
Darley M. McAuley, 99, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at United Zion Retirement Community.
Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Darley was the daughter of the late Ingeborg (Jorgensen) and Johan Herman Matthisen. She was the beloved wife of the late Leon Henry McAuley, with whom she shared more than 60 years of devoted marriage.
Darley was...
Sandra Kuby
Feb 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra Kuby, on February 6, 2026, a devoted mother, sister, and friend, who lived a life defined by loyalty to her family and her passions.
Born in The Bronx, New York, to the late Sylvia Clampert Modugno and Anthony Modugno, Sandra carried the spirit of the city with her throughout...
Daniel L. Holsinger
Feb 6, 2026
Daniel (Dan) Larry Holsinger, 76, entered into rest on Thursday, February 6, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born at Oyster Point on the Marietta Pike in Lancaster, PA, on November 24, 1949, Dan was the son of Harry S. Holsinger and Barbara Leinart Holsinger. He was a lifelong member of the Mountville Church of the Brethren, where he was baptized at...
Reuel Dean Lemon
Feb 5, 2026
Reuel Dean Lemon slipped into the arms of Christ on Thursday, February 5, 2026 after a short illness at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. He was 93.
Dean, as he was known, was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Pickell Lemon. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Paul. He was the son of the...
Mary Dolan Barry Moody
Feb 5, 2026
Her name reflects the many chapters of her life. She was daughter, wife, mother and incubator of a rebellious spirit that she passed on to her family. She was born in 1929, the fourth of six children in an Irish Catholic family in the Bronx. She stood out from the beginning, not only because of her great beauty, but also...
Robert D. Rankin
2026
Robert D. "Bob" Rankin, 78, of Millersville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He was the devoted husband to Janice (Conrad) Rankin, with whom he shared just shy of 58 years of marriage.
Born in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Robert M. & Ella (Wertz) Rankin.
Bob was a proud graduate of Penn Manor High School and was...
