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...
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...
Judy D. Cohen
Jun 7, 2026
Judy D. Cohen, 72, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2026. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lamar and Betty (Beck) Boettger. She was married to Bill Cohen for 14 years.
Judy worked as a receptionist for many years in the medical industry. She was known for her love of dancing, shopping, and definitely stilettos....
William G. Leutner
Jun 7, 2026
William "Bill" G. Leutner, formerly of Holmes, PA and Middletown, DE, passed away on June 7, 2026, at the age of 93. Born in Ridley Park, PA, Bill was the son of the late Henry and Eva Leutner (née Cubbler) and the devoted husband of the late Barbara Leutner (née Chester) for nearly 70 years.
Bill grew up in Collingdale, PA...
Alex Brouwer
Jun 7, 2026
Alex was born on July 14, 1947, in Kampen, The Netherlands. He shared many years of marriage with his beloved wife, Mary Ellen (Wenger), originally of Terre Hill, PA, who preceded him in death in 2022.
A graduate of the HTS in Zwolle, he earned a degree in Architectural Engineering in 1967. On his 20th birthday, he emigrated to the United...
Shailesh C. Vaidya
Jun 7, 2026
Shailesh C. Vaidya, 73, of Lancaster, husband of Nita Vaidya. A viewing and Hindu service was held from 10AM -12PM followed by a cremation ceremony in the Private Snyder crematory at 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543.
