Elizabeth Means Ehrgood
Apr 27, 2026
Elizabeth Means Ehrgood passed away at the age of 106 on Monday, April 27, 2026, at The Glen at Willow Valley. She previously lived in Lebanon, Williamsport and York. “Betsy” as she was known shared 55 years of marriage with her husband, Peter Witmeyer Ehrgood, before his passing on October 4, 1998.
Born in Lebanon, PA, Betsy was the daughter of...
Kathleen "Kathy" E. Landis
Apr 27, 2026
Kathleen “Kathy” Landis went home to be with her Lord on April 27, 2026 after a difficult, year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. It was a battle she fought fiercely. Kathy was born in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Wilmer and Elizabeth Stevens. Kathy was raised in Willow Street, where she attended and graduated from Lampeter-Strasburg High School....
Charles J. "Charlie" Brown Jr.
Apr 27, 2026
Charles J. "Charlie Brown Jr., 62, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Hospice & Community Care. Born in Canton, Pa, he was the son of the late Bonnie L. Buck Yeager. Throughout his career as a truck driver, he drove for various trucking companies in Lancaster County. He found peace in spending time in the...
Dorothy Benner Martin
Apr 27, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Benner Martin, who departed this life peacefully on April 27, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on June 29, 1933, in Kinzers, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Martin.
Dorothy devoted her working years to the textile industry as a sewing factory worker,...
Ronald L. Groff
Apr 26, 2026
Ronald L. “Butch” Groff, 86, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Hospice & Community Care. Born in New Danville, PA, he was the son of the late Lewis and Kathryn (Rudy) Groff. He was the loving husband of Helen (McDwyer) Groff with whom he shared over 67 years of marriage.
He was a 1957 graduate of JP McCaskey...
Harold Meck Keeport
Apr 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harold Meck Keeport, who left us peacefully to join his Lord and Savior on April 26, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on March 27, 1941, in Pennsylvania, Harold was a devoted husband, father, and Poppy, who lived a life full of passion and purpose.
Harold’s career in maintenance...
Sandra Marie Pike
Apr 25, 2026
Sandra Marie Pike (née Thomas), aged 90, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026 after a full and wonderful life.
Sandra (Sandy) was born the youngest of ten children to Hattie (Gotwalt) and Paul Thomas on July 30, 1935. At twelve years old she met the love of her life, Larry Pike, in her 7th grade homeroom, and they were married...
Catherine E. Kauffman
Apr 25, 2026
Catherine E. Kauffman
Affectionately known all her life as Kay, she has now joined her husband, Bill, in the great beyond.
Born in Lancaster to Charles H. Blake Sr. and Evelyn Zimmerman Blake, Kay was the middle child of
older sister, Evie Weaver (Stacy) and younger brother, Charles Blake Jr. (Barb).
Kay graduated from Hempfield High School and attended Millersville State College. After marriage
to...
Vera K. Eckert
Apr 25, 2026
Vera K. Eckert, 102, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at United Zion Retirement Community.
She was the daughter of the late Sidney A. Mickler, Sr. and Lucy M. (Spreitzer) Mickler. She was the loving wife of the late Donald M. Eckert. They would have celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary on April 18th.
Vera was born and raised...
Patricia A. Amodeo
Apr 24, 2026
Patricia "Pat" A. Amodeo, 77, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Woodbury, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Ruth (Shelton) and Alfred Pierson. Pat was the beloved wife and best friend of John Amodeo, with whom she shared more than 57 years of marriage—a...
Phan Ly
Apr 24, 2026
Phan Ly, 77, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Cambodia, Phan immigrated to the United States in 1984 with her children as a single mother. She had many odd jobs throughout her time in America, but her primary role was always to take care of her children as a homemaker. She loved...
Joanne M. Kirchgessner
Apr 24, 2026
Joanne M. Kirchgessner, 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth C. Kirchgessner, Sr., who died in 2022.
Born in Lancaster in 1938, she was a daughter of the late Harry Sener and raised by Robert Wakefield and Helen (Bloom) Wakefield.
Joanne was employed with Turnmatic Screw for...
Nora L. Koberlein
Apr 23, 2026
Nora L. Koberlein, 77, of Willow Street, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Born in Honesdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Christine (Smith) Koberlein.
Nora graduated from Honesdale Catholic High School in 1967. She continued her education at the University of Maryland, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. Throughout her professional...
Leonard W. Hoover Sr.
Apr 23, 2026
Leonard W. Hoover Sr., 82 of Denver, was welcomed into the open arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late John H. and Mabel Weaver Hoover. Leonard married the love of his life, Lillian Mae Anderson, on June...
Bonnie M. Karlip
Apr 23, 2026
Bonnie M. Karlip, 83, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Born and raised in York, PA, she was the oldest child of Austin and Yvonne (Gladfelter) Ness. She was the wife of the late Herbert E. “Herb” Karlip with whom she shared over 58 years of marriage before his passing in 2023.
She graduated from Millersville University...
Linda C. Philbin
Apr 23, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Philbin, beloved wife, mother, Grammy, sister, aunt, and friend, of Lancaster, PA.
Those who knew Linda knew a woman of extraordinary resilience and even greater joy. She faced significant health challenges throughout her life and faced more hardship than anyone should bear - yet she met each setback with...
Gerald S Book
Apr 22, 2026
Gerald (Jerry) S. Book, 80, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Jerry was born on January 24, 1946, in Lancaster, to Herbert L. and Joan K. Harnish Book. He attended Lancaster Catholic High School, where he was a member of the varsity golf team all four years.
In 1964, he secured the Pennsylvania Junior Golf Championship at...
Beverly Dale Walker Knight
Apr 22, 2026
Beverly Dale Walker Knight,79, formerly from Lititz passed away April 22 at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown.
Born January 15, 1947, in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania to Robert H. Walker and Margaret Jane Grant Walker Silvers she graduated from Bedford High School in Bedford, Indiana in 1965 and enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps attaining the rank of corporal of Marines. She later...
Gwendolyn Bortzfield
Apr 22, 2026
Gwendolyn Faye Bortzfield, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on April 22, 2026.Born on August 28, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Truman and Helen Erb. Gwen was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Lloyd Bortzfield, who passed on March 14, 2026. Together they shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and unwavering companionship. She will...
Robert Keller
Apr 22, 2026
Robert Keller, 96, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his home on April 22, 2026. Born in Williamsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Franklin P. and Vanetta Margueritte (Shelly) Keller. He is survived by his wife, Helen (Shelton) Keller. His first wife Frances R. (Collison) Keller predeceased him in 1993.
After graduating from Hershey Industrial School, now known...
