John R. Gibbel, Esq.
2026
John R. Gibbel, Esq., 87, a lifelong resident of Lititz, passed peacefully from his earthly home into the arms of his Heavenly Father, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was the devoted and beloved husband of Ann (Strauss) Gibbel. They married on Thanksgiving Day,1968 inviting family & friends to attend via "subpoenas", reflecting John's then...
Gertrude Phillips
Jun 14, 2026
Gertrude Phillips (nee Pinkham) went home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2026, at the age of 98. She was a resident at Willow Valley Communities in Willow Street, PA.
Gertrude (Trudi) was born to Alice and Harold Pinkham in Ridgefield Park, NJ on Aug 23, 1927, the youngest of five children. Her work career began in New York...
Bryan L. Sillaman
2026
Bryan L. Sillaman, 71, of Mountville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 14, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Ann (Giandalia) Sillaman, with whom he shared almost 48 years of marriage.
Born in Souderton, PA in 1955, he was a son of the late James M. & Ida F. (Biggard) Sillaman.
Bryan graduated from...
Jean H. Patton
Jun 13, 2026
Jean H. Patton, 97, passed away at home on June 13, 2026
Jean was the loving and devoted wife of James H. Patton. The couple celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on October 15, 2025.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her four children: James, Kenneth, Deborah, and Glenn, as well as her brothers Robert Hudson and Richard Hudson.
She will...
Keng Lo
Jun 12, 2026
At the age of 58, Keng Lo surrendered to his health complications on Saturday, June 13, 2026. For 17 years, he persistently battled health issues that stemmed from a cerebrovascular accident in 2009. Born on September 10 ,1967, he was the son of the late Cher Bee Lo and Soua Yang Lo.
As a proud mechanical engineer, he achieved his associate’s...
Robert L. McCowin
Jun 12, 2026
Robert L. "Sleepy," McCowin, 85, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born on March 2, 1941, in Mount Joy, he was the son of the late Arthur and Bessie (Taylor) McCowin. Robert was the beloved husband of Elizabeth A. McCowin, who preceded him in death in 2012.
Robert spent many years working as a...
Ralph H. Johnson, Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
Ralph Herbert Johnson, Jr. was an ordained Elder pastor in the United Methodist Church. He was led to his mansion in glory on June 11, 2026. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 22, 1943, to Ralph Johnson, Sr. and Irene (Parent) Johnson. As a youth he was active in his Baptist Church. At age 15, he attended an...
Sarah Esther Hernández Velázquez
Jun 11, 2026
Sarah Esther Hernández Velázquez, 79, of Lancaster, passed in the presence of her children into the peace of the Lord in her home on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Cruz (Velazquez) and Salvador Hernandez. She was a woman of strong faith who faithfully attended San Juan Bautista Catholic Church...
Dennis McClair
Jun 10, 2026
Dennis McClair, 71, of East Petersburg, PA, left us on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, on his birthday with his wife Kathy (Seville) McClair at his side.
He was the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Miesse) McClair.
Denny graduated from Conestoga Valley High School, Class of 1973, and he drove truck for Kreider Farms delivering eggs.
He was a life member of...
Sandra "Sandy" Behmer
Jun 10, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Behmer, 79 of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 10, 2026, after a courageous five-year journey with Parkinson’s disease. Born on February 10, 1947, in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Sandy spent most of her life in Lancaster County, where she built a home full of warmth, love, and the unmistakable smell of something good on the stove.
Sandy married the love...
Janesha Louise Felder
Jun 9, 2026
Janesha Louise Felder, 32, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, Janesha was the cherished daughter of Janet Felder and Julius Gillespie, Jr.
Janesha had a vibrant spirit and a love for life. She enjoyed dancing, singing karaoke, and spending time with family and friends. She...
Beverly Beddingfield
Jun 9, 2026
Beverly A Beddingfield 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. Beverly was born on March 30, 1938, in Youngstown, Ohio, was the widow of Grady Max Beddingfield and the daughter of the late Claude F. and Mary L. Yauman. Beverly is survived by her step daughter, Michelle (William) Byrd of San Antonio, Texas,...
Donna May Baker
Jun 9, 2026
Donna May (Henderson) Baker, 81, of Lancaster, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Born in St. Francis, Maine, Donna was the daughter of the late Ross James and Flora Belle (Kelly) Henderson. She was the loving and faithful wife of Rev. Moses P. Baker, with whom she celebrated 59 years of...
Bonnie M. Myers
Jun 9, 2026
Bonnie M. Myers (82), of Lititz, PA passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, after living for many years with dementia. She was the wife of Leon S. Myers, having been married 33 years.
Born in South English, Iowa. She was the daughter of the late Robert Hamill Robison and Lillian E. (Brower) Robison.
Bonnie was a graduate of McPherson College. She...
Donna L. Gray
Jun 8, 2026
Donna L. Gray, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on June 8th, 2026 at Lancaster General Hospital.
She was the wife of the late John Michael “Bun” Gray, Sr., who passed away in 2008.
Born in Cape May, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Joseph L. McKinsey and Rhoda McKinsey. Donna was a proud 1960 graduate of JP McCaskey High School...
Mary C. (Kiely) Herr
Jun 8, 2026
Mary C. (Kiely) Herr, 72, of Lancaster passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert “Mick” Kiely and Jane (Houston) Kiely. She was the wife of Claude Herr, with whom she shared over 35 years of marriage.
She was a 1972 graduate of Lancaster...
George C. Desmond
Jun 7, 2026
George Charles Desmond passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, in his eighty-sixth year, leaving a lasting presence through his family, work, friendships, and service to others.
Born in Lancaster to Virginia Elder and Joseph Desmond, he attended East Lampeter School and was in the first Conestoga Valley High School graduating class.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Patricia...
JoAnn M. Diffendall
Jun 7, 2026
JoAnn M Diffendall, 93, of Lancaster County, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026. Born in Manor Township, she was the daughter of the late Charles Gerald Schrite and Anna Mary Mann. She was married to Wendall Diffendall for 25 years until his passing in 1979.
JoAnn was a graduate of Manor Millersville High School and later the Lancaster General School...
