George J. Zellers
Mar 20, 2026
George J. Zellers, 68, son of George Zellers and Francis Zellers, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, March 20, 2026. Known for his steady humor and love of music, George leaves behind a legacy of kindness and quiet strength that will be deeply missed.
George is survived by his beloved partner, Cathy Adams, who was...
Richard "Homer" Weaver
Mar 19, 2026
Richard “Homer” Weaver—known to all simply as Homer—passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at the age of 90, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Homer grew up in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, one of seven children in a modest home filled with energy, responsibility, and resilience. From the age of seven, when he began selling newspapers at a trolley stop, Homer...
Santa Ana Gonzalez
Mar 19, 2026
Santa Ana Gonzalez, 83, of Lancaster, passed away at Hospice & Community Care on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Santos Mercardo and Eustolia Segarra. Ana shared 61 years of marriage with her loving husband William E. Gonzalez before his passing on November 5, 2025.
Ana and William lived in The...
Kay Burky
Mar 18, 2026
Kay Burky passed away peacefully on March 18th after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Scott Burky who was by her side not only in life, but in her final days, hours, and minutes. Kay was the love of Scott’s life and they enjoyed nearly 30 years together.
She is survived by her mother, June (Strohm) Adams; sister,...
Angela Michelle Richards
Mar 18, 2026
Angela Michelle Richards, beloved wife, mother, and friend, unexpectedly passed away on March 18, 2026, at the age of 50. Born in Ebensburg, PA, Angela lived a life filled with love and happiness and made her home in Elizabethtown, PA with her husband Scott.
A lover of music and karaoke, Angela often found joy in singing and sharing moments filled with...
Gerard "Jerry" John Link
Mar 18, 2026
Jerry Link, 72 years old, passed away suddenly on March 18th, 2026, while jogging. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, uncle and dear brother. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and graduated from Penn State University with a BA and MBA. He spent 22 years in the United States Navy as a helicopter pilot and then many years...
Harold W. "Bill" Tice
Mar 18, 2026
Harold W. “Bill” Tice, 76, formerly of Paradise, PA, passed away at Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Christiana, PA, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
He was born in West Grove, PA, the son of the late Harold A. and Helen (Haney) Tice, and graduated from Octorara High School, Class of 1970.
Bill worked on several dairy farms in his early...
Thomas J. Sheaffer
Mar 18, 2026
Thomas J. Sheaffer, 85, of Lancaster, PA, passed away Wednesday, March, 18, 2026, at Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Tom shared 59 years of marriage with his wife Mary K. (Lozinski) Sheaffer.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James T. and Genevieve (Hartl) Sheaffer. He graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School, Class of 1958, and then served...
Walter A. Orantes
Mar 17, 2026
Walter Orantes, 61, a resident of Neffsville, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Born in San Marcos, El Salvador, Walter made Lancaster, PA his home—choosing to stay for his children and building a life rooted in family, friendship, and community.
Walter worked as a machine operator at High Steel, part of the High Companies, where his warmth...
John H. "Jack" Cristy, Jr.
Mar 17, 2026
John H. “Jack” Cristy, Jr., 79, of Lititz, passed away peacefully after a 3-month illness on March 17, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John and Clara (Mummaw) Cristy. He was married for 42 wonderful years to his beloved wife, Charlene M. (Lenker) Cristy. An only child, he was predeceased by his 3 closest friends,...
Halina H. de Sousa
Mar 16, 2026
The family of Halina H. de Sousa, age 66, of Lancaster, announce her unexpected passing following an accident on Monday, March 16, 2026. Born in Poland, she was the daughter of Jadwiga and the late Jerzy Lisek. She was the loving wife of Jorge de Sousa
Halina was an extraordinarily gifted tailor, acclaimed for her exquisite creations in clothing and home...
Carrie K. Schneider
Mar 16, 2026
Carrie K. Schneider, 85, of Lititz passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, from liver cancer while under the tender care of Hospice at the Hospice Facility in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. Carrie was married to the love of her life, Thomas “Tom” Schneider, with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage in January. She was born on November 18, 1940,...
JoAnn (Wertz) Alexander
Mar 16, 2026
JoAnn (Wertz) Alexander, 78, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on March 16, 2026.
JoAnn was born on March 1, 1948, in Lancaster, PA. She was the daughter of late John and Dorothy (Bleacher) Wertz. JoAnn is survived by her husband Barry Alexander, Ephrata and her two daughters Karen Rettew, married to Deron of Ephrata, and Jody Kauffman married to Brian of...
Lloyd G Bortzfield Jr.
Mar 14, 2026
Lloyd G. Bortzfield, Jr, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026. Born January 30, 1936, in Pequea, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Freida Bortzfield, Sr.
A lifelong lover of baseball, he played first base at Elizabethtown College where his team won the Small College World Series three out of his four years there and...
Lisa R. Metzler
Mar 14, 2026
Lisa R. Metzler, 37, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026. She was the daughter of Karen K. Fleming (Yost) wife of Ronald Fleming and Gerald A. Metzler husband of Susan Metzler
Lisa had a heart of a child. She loved so purely and deeply. She had a love for animals that surpassed all measures, above all her...
Regina E Horst
Mar 14, 2026
Regina E. “Jerrie” Horst, 92, of Manheim passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Ephrata Manor. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Ida (Sullivan) Robbins. She was the loving wife of the late Donald P. Horst who passed away in December of 2025.
She worked as a bus driver for Brightbill Transportation for over 43 years before...
Beryl Catherine Frey
Mar 13, 2026
Beryl Catherine Frey, a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the age of 86. Formerly of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, she had been residing at Arbor Terrace in Morris Plains, New Jersey, since November of 2025.
Beryl was born on December 6, 1939 in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late...
Laurie N. Little
Mar 13, 2026
Laurie N. Little, 77, of Willow Valley Communities, passed away on March 13, 2026, after a long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, which she faced with grace, dignity, and determination. Born in Palo Alto, CA to Herb Navis and Marilyn Clow. Laurie graduated with honors from Yavapai College and Arizona State University.
Laurie had a distinguished career with International Paper Co.,...
Matthew Robert “Matt” Kauffman
Mar 13, 2026
Matthew Robert Kauffman, 46, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 13, 2026. Born in Fullerton, California, he was the beloved son of Jeffrey Kauffman and Susan Lewis.
Matthew graduated from Hempfield High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from Shippensburg University, following which he spent 17 years working in IT at Lift-All.
Matthew was truly one of a kind. Quiet...
Vesta L. Herr
Mar 12, 2026
Vesta L. (Phenegar) Herr, 91, of Strasburg, PA, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Legends of Lancaster where she lived for the last 2½ years. She was the wife of the late Chester “Chet” G. Herr who passed away May 20, 2020.
Born in Strasburg Township, she was the daughter of the late S. Roy and Mary (Eyman) Phenegar.
Vesta worked...
