James "Jim" A. Eckenroth, Jr.
May 23, 2024
James A. Eckenroth, Jr., age 81, passed away on May 23, 2024. Born in Lebanon, PA., he was the son of the late James A. and Martha A. (Brightbill) Eckenroth, Sr.
Jim was a devout long-time member and eucharistic minister at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus Santa Maria Assembly...
Lois Shaffer Reed
May 22, 2024
Lois Shaffer Reed, 95, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Born in Kreamer, PA, she was the daughter of the late Marie (Gordon) and Williard N. Shaffer. She was the beloved wife of Thomas R. Reed with whom she was married for 72 years.
Lois was a dedicated student and professional. She graduated...
David G. Schwalm
May 22, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David G. Schwalm, born in Pottsville, PA on December 26, 1949, and called to eternal rest on May 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at home. David was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Marjorie (Madenford) Schwalm for over 52 years.
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David Jeremy Dowd
May 22, 2024
David Jeremy Dowd, 54, of Lancaster, entered eternal rest on May 22, 2024, after a brief, yet courageous battle with cancer. Jeremy was born in Lancaster to Dolores Dowd and David P. Dowd, husband of Linda.
Jeremy found his passion early in life when he learned the inner workings of auto mechanics. At a young age he...
Elizabeth M. Gonzalez
May 22, 2024
Elizabeth Maria Gonzalez, age 68, of Lancaster, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away surrounded by her family. Born in Milwaukee, WI., she was the daughter of the late Phillipe Rodriguez, Sr. and Mercedes Rodriguez.
Elizabeth was a dedicated homemaker, finding joy in caring for her family and creating a warm and loving environment in...
Catherine (Cathy) B. Augustine
May 21, 2024
Catherine (Cathy) B. Augustine, 88, of Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Mary M. (Himmelsbach) and Elam K. Brandt. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick S. Augustine.
She was a dedicated member of St. James Catholic Church in Lititz.
Prior...
Christian George Albert Nickel
May 21, 2024
Christian Nickel, 41, of Lititz, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on May 21, 2024 following a courageous battle with kidney cancer. Born in Annapolis, MD, he was the son of the late Zitella (Burhoe) Nickel. He was married to his beloved wife Kathy (Byrne) Nickel, with whom he just celebrated his sixth wedding anniversary.
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Elizabeth Ralat Touset
May 21, 2024
Elizabeth Ralat Touset, affectionately known as "Kuky", passed away at the age of 65 on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 surrounded by her family, at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Angel Touset and Josefina Echevarria.
Elizabeth shared 50 years of marriage with her husband Luis F. Ralat....
Dr. Margery M. Scanlin
May 20, 2024
Dr. Margery M. Scanlin of Lititz, PA is now Home with the Lord, having passed away on 5-20-2024. She was 80 years old. She was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, PA, having sung in the choir and participated in women's Bible Study. Her faith was the driving force behind her commitment to do everything to...
Walter R. Pfeiffer
May 20, 2024
Walter R. Pfeiffer, 85, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at his residence. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William F. and Elizabeth (Kaufman) Pfeiffer. He was the husband of Carol A. (Eichelberger) Pfeiffer and they were married for 63 years.
Walt had a lifelong dedication to education. He had...
Richard "Mike" Keene
May 20, 2024
Richard "Mike" Keene, aged 73, passed away on May 20, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Lancaster, Mike was the cherished son of the late Richard and Regina Keene. He graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School and furthered his education at Millersville University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology.
Mike dedicated 30 years...
Herbert T. Jacobsen
May 20, 2024
Herbert T. Jacobsen, 88, of Willow Valley, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late John and Maggie (Tobiasen) Jacobsen. Herb was the loving husband of Helen (Jensen) Jacobsen, with whom he would have celebrated 67 years, on May 24.
Herb proudly served in the US Army during peacetime....
James R. Stauffer, Cpa
May 20, 2024
Jim passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at age 77 from complications of pancreatic cancer at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, surrounded by his family. He was the son of J. Richard and Eleanor L. (Gerhard) Stauffer. He was preceded in death by his father and his youngest brother, Thomas. He is survived by his wife of...
Mildred "Millie" Shaffer
May 19, 2024
Mildred "Millie" Shaffer, 64, of Lancaster, passed away on May 19, 2024. Born to the late Charles and Elizabeth Osborne in Lancaster, Millie dedicated her life to caring for others as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), serving the community with compassion and dedication for over 30 years.
Millie had a deep love for animals, especially dogs, and...
Robert H. Loreman
May 19, 2024
Robert H. Loreman, Jr., 87, of Lititz, formerly of Landisville, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Hospice and Community Care. Born in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of the late Robert H. Loreman, Sr., and Bonita (Haag) Loreman.
A proud veteran of the US Army, Robert (Bob) dedicated his life to service and community....
John Clayton Charles
May 19, 2024
John Clayton Charles, 95, went home to Jesus on Saturday, May 18, 2024 while under the care of Hospice. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John Clayton Charles and Mary Rutt Charles. Clayton was married to his loving wife, Dorothy, for 64 years.
If you knew Clayton, you knew what it was to...
David L. Evans
May 17, 2024
David L. Evans, aged 71, passed away at his home on May 17, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of William E. Evans, Jr. and Grace (Wagner) Evans.
David was a member of Lancaster Church of the Brethren. He was a longtime member of Post D of the Travelers Protective Association (TPA) and served as...
Mary Ann Gillespie
May 17, 2024
Mary Ann Gillespie, affectionately known to many as "Bootsie," passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late William Dryden and Mary Ann (Swift) Dryden. She was married to the late Charles H. Gillespie.
A woman of many talents, Mary worked as a...
Kay L. Heagy
May 17, 2024
Kay L. (Gainer) Heagy, 83, of Lititz, PA, entered into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 17, 2024. Born in Manheim, PA, she was the daughter of the late Florence (Sherer) and Harvey Gainer. Kay was the devoted wife of the late Jackson "Jack" Heagy.
A committed member of Brickerville United...
John E. Urban
May 17, 2024
John E. Urban, 78, of East Lampeter Township, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, May 17, 2024. He was known by many as "Wild Man."
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George Urban, Sr. and Alma (Getz) Urban.
John shared 27 years of marriage with his wife Vickie J....
