Apr 5, 2024

John A. Weiss, 83 of Lititz, Pennsylvania. Passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, with his beloved wife, Christine, by his side.

Our father was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on March 22, 1941. The son of Robert and Carolyn Weiss.

He attended Reading High School and Kutztown University, acquired his Bachelors of Science...

Apr 5, 2024

Justina A. Davila, 85, of Lancaster passed away peacefully Friday, April 5, 2024. Born in Juncos, PR, she was the daughter of the late Bernabe Arzuaga and Flora Davila. She was the loving wife of Abdon Davila with whom she shared over 65 years of marriage.

She worked as a housekeeping supervisor at the Eden Resort before...

Apr 5, 2024

Nina would not want this to be a traditional by the book remembrance. So we will follow the book a little and cover the basics. Nina was born in 1944 in Portland, Maine, and she died April 5 at Moravian Manor Skilled Nursing facility. I had the privilege of being with her when she passed. Nina graduated from Westbrook...

Apr 4, 2024

The family of Matthew S. Whisman, age 25, of Peach Bottom, wish to announce his unfortunate and tragic passing on April 4, 2024. He was the son of Tony N. and Pamela J. (Hughes) Whisman.

Matt is fondly remembered for his inquisitive nature. Much to his family's dismay, he oftentimes would dismantle electronics and household items to...

Apr 4, 2024

Helen Anthony, 70, passed away at her East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, PA, home, on Friday April 4, 2024. A strong-willed woman, she battled lupus for 45 years.

She was born in Cape May Courthouse, NJ, the daughter of the late John and Julia Rose (Traber) Milewski.

Helen was a wonderful homemaker for her family...

Apr 3, 2024

Colon R. Paul Jr., affectionately known as "Randy," passed away suddenly on April 3, 2024, at the age of 66. Born to the late Colon R. Paul Sr. and Agnes Paul in Virginia, Randy dedicated many years of his life to his craft as a welder. In addition to his professional pursuits, Randy also volunteered as a firefighter, serving...

Apr 3, 2024

Theodore Joseph "Ted" Pluta Jr. – beloved husband, devoted father, loving Pop Pop, and skilled tool & die maker – passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 81. Born in Mount Carmel, PA on June 25, 1942, he was a man of steadfast commitment and unwavering love for his family....

Apr 3, 2024

Jared Michael Enck of Lititz, left this Earth and went to his Heavenly home on April 3, 2024, at the age of 34. Born in Ephrata, PA on May 22, 1989, Jared was a passionate fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies, finding joy in cheering on his beloved teams. A lover of the great outdoors and animals of...

Apr 2, 2024

LCDR Chad Eric Walls, DO, MC, USN, 43, of Marietta, PA, passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 2, 2024. Chad was born on February 10, 1981, in Bismarck, ND, to Dennis and Jackie Walls and grew up in Baldwin, ND, on a hobby farm.

Chad completed his pre-med degree at the University of North...

Apr 2, 2024

With heavy hearts and through many tears we announce the passing of our beloved Barbara Gould. On April 2, 2024, she was welcomed into the gates of heaven surrounded by her loving family at the age of 86. Born December 19, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Goodrich. She shared over...

Apr 1, 2024

Joan C. Kelly, 88, of Lancaster, formerly of Millersville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2024. Born in W. Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Kermit Richard Creitz and Sara Myrtle (Beavers) Creitz. She was the wife of the late Richard W. Kelly, who passed away in 2013.

Joan was a 1953 graduate...

Apr 1, 2024

Charles C. Cook (Charlie), 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was the beloved Patriarch, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather of his family. Charlie was born and raised in New Jersey but lived in Lancaster for the past 50 years. He was the husband of Louella (O'Kane) Cook with whom he celebrated 65 years of...

Apr 1, 2024

Robert C. Sloat, 96, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Hospice and Community Care. Born in Elizabethtown, he was the son of the late Ethel A. (Kautz) and Irvin C. Sloat. He was the beloved husband to Gladys M. (Randall) Sloat, with whom he celebrated over 75 years of marriage.

Robert was...

Apr 1, 2024

Barbara Jean Oliveras, 59, of East Lampeter Township, PA, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, April 1, 2024. Born in Lancaster on the 23rd of May in 1964, she was the daughter of the late Parke R. and Catherine D. (Patton) Rynier. Barbara graduated from Pequea Valley High School, and she worked as a quality assurance inspector...

Apr 1, 2024

Jaris D. Woller, age 82, of Brethren Village, went into the arms of her Lord and savior on April 1, 2024, at UPMC Lititz. Born in Madison, WI she was the daughter of the late Otho E. and Amalia R. Dean. She shared over 54 years of love, memories, and marriage with William Woller, until his passing in 2018....

Apr 1, 2024

Leona E. Oberholtzer, 83, of Lititz, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her husband and children on April 1, 2024, following a long battle with cancer. Born in Honey Brook, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Anna (Lapp) Zook. She was married over 63 years to her beloved husband, Leon H. Oberholtzer.

Leona...

Apr 1, 2024

Edward Donald Smith, Sr (aka Donnie) passed away peacefully at the age of 85 with family by his side, at Hospice & Community Care, on April 1, 2024, after a 7-year battle with Liver Cancer. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William H Smith and the late Blanche Hebble Smith. He was preceded in death...

Apr 1, 2024

James I. "Jim" Hammons, 84, of Lititz, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Luther Acres. Born in Nottingham, Pa, he was the son of the late Ivan H. and E. Irene Farmer Hammons. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1960-1964. He attended and graduated...

Mar 31, 2024

Patricia Anne Buckwalter Breidenstine was born May 25, 1933, in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, PA. Died March 31, 2024, in Lititz, Lancaster County, PA. She was 90 years old.

Parents were the late Elam Sahm Buckwalter and Iva Stump Buckwalter.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, Dr. Glenn S. Breidenstine. They were married 67...

Mar 30, 2024

Born in Scranton Pennsylvania, On September 11, 1943; To Betty Carr and David Kellam A fine gentleman Ron would be.

A 6'3 ½" talented basketball player, Ron's well-deserved nickname was Cage; A scholarship to Keystone College, Records still stand on his new-found stage.

Riding to school in a red Karmann Ghia, Ron's best friend Karl...