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...
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...
Gail M. Bubernack
Apr 4, 2026
Gail M. (Ressler) Bubernack, 73, of Lancaster, formerly of Manheim, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Gardens of Stevens.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Hope (Kuhns) and Charles Ressler. She was the wife of the late John "Jack" E. Bubernack, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage.
Gail worked as an office assistant...
Stanley W. Levandoski Jr.
Apr 4, 2026
Stanley W. Levandoski, Jr., 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Ephrata Manor. He was the beloved husband of Regina (Rembish) Levandoski, with whom he was proud to share 68 years of marriage.
Born in Wilkes-Barre in 1934, he was the son of the late Mary (Waski) and Stanley W. Levandoski, Sr.
Mr. Levandoski served his country in...
Robert "Bob" Martin
Apr 3, 2026
Robert “Bob” A. Martin, 81, of Willow Street, passed away on April 3, 2026. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert and Beatrice (Andrew) Martin. He was also the devoted husband to Faith (Reese) Martin, with whom he shared over 43 years of marriage.
After graduating from McCaskey High School in 1962, Bob served in...
Tina M. Willauer
Apr 3, 2026
Tina M. Willauer, 66, of Gap passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Samuel E. and Nancy E. (Reincke) Stanley. She was the wife of the late John P. “Peachy” Willauer who passed away in 2008.
She was a longtime member of St. Mary’s...
Donald L. Ecenroad
Apr 3, 2026
Donald L. “Donnie” Ecenroad
Donald L. “Donnie” Ecenroad, 90, of Lititz passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at his home. Born in Rothsville, he was the beloved son of the late John H. and Ruth Tangert Ecenroad Aydlett. He was raised by his grandparents, Charles and Carrie Ecenroad after the passing of his father. He was the faithful and loving...
Mary Tabaka
Apr 3, 2026
Mary Tabaka, 96, of Manheim, passed away on April 3, 2026. Born in Garfield, NJ, she was the daughter of Rocco Palino and Filamenia Langieri. She married Burton Tabaka in 1955 and shared 29 years of marriage until his passing in 1984. They lived on a 150-acre dairy farm in Budd Lake, NJ. Mary worked and retired as a cafeteria...
