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....
Carole Ann Walter
May 17, 2024
Carole Ann Walter, a beloved mother, friend, and community supporter, passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2024. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Ruth (Swartz) McQuate and the devoted wife of the late James D. Walter who passed in 2018.
Carole Ann had a passion for needlework, particularly cross...
Andrew R. Short
May 16, 2024
Andrew R. Short, 81, of Lancaster, was welcomed into the gates of heaven on May 16, 2024. He was born August 1, 1942, in Indianola, Mississippi to Leroy Sr. and Queen Ella (Franklin) Short.
He will be remembered for his many years at Armstrong World Industries. Following his retirement he ran Andrew Short Lawn Care, in Lancaster,...
Lucinda M. "Cindy" Thompson
May 15, 2024
Lucinda M. "Cindy" Thompson, 84, of Mountville, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, at Brethren Village. Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ethel (Homsher) Miller. She was married to Kenneth A. Thompson with whom she shared over 65 years of beautiful marriage.
Cindy was in the first group...
James F. "Jim" Cosgrove
May 14, 2024
With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of James F. "Jim" Cosgrove. Born on September 7, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA, Jim peacefully departed on May 14, 2024, in Lancaster, PA surrounded by his family. A devoted family man, he leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years, Kathleen (Sullivan) Cosgrove.
Jim was a man of honor and...
Mary Elizabeth (Frey) Neff
May 14, 2024
Mary Elizabeth (Frey) Neff, age 97, passed away at the Mennonite Homes in Lancaster on May 14, 2024. Born in Manor Township, she was the daughter of the late Enos K. and Clara J. (Barefoot) Frey. Mary was a proud graduate of Manor-Millersville High School (Penn Manor). On April 6, 1947, she married C. Richard Neff and their devoted...
Michael C. Smith
May 14, 2024
Michael C. Smith, 70, of Landisville, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Lancaster General Health. Born in Clearfield County, he was the beloved son of John Smith and Mary McGary. He was the loving husband of Vicki Smith and they shared 35 years of marriage together. In his earlier years he worked in the strip mines but...
Manuel Lugo
May 13, 2024
Manuel Lugo, 70, of Lancaster, peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord on Monday, May 13th, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, he was the beloved son of the late Ramón Lugo and Monserrate Irizarry. Manuel was the loving husband to Freddyswinda "Windy" Torres Lugo, and together they...
Roxanne L. Reese
May 13, 2024
Roxanne L. Reese, 88, of Lancaster, passed away May 13, 2024. As a lifelong resident of Lancaster, she was born on January 13, 1936, to the late William G. and Emma E. Wingenroth. She shared over 67 years of love and memories with her husband, Theodore Reese, Sr.
She is fondly remembered for her love of playing...
Maria E. Dejesus
May 13, 2024
Maria E. DeJesus, 94, of Landisville passed away peacefully on Monday May 13, 2024. She was born in Puerto Rico to Vincente and Cecila (Medina) Ruiz.
Maria spent many years married to her beloved husband Efigenio DeJesus before his passing and was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She spent time in New York, Philadelphia and Puerto...
Letitia F. Montes
May 13, 2024
Letitia F. Montes, 80, passed away at her Lancaster, PA, residence on Monday, May 13, 2024, with her loving husband John L. Montes by her side. Tish and John met at a dance, dated for 7 years, and celebrated 57 years of marriage on August 13th.
Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the...
Marlene Louise Amico
May 13, 2024
Marlene Louise Amico,88, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2024. She was the daughter of Elvin and Miriam Brooks. She was the widow of Frank Amico, and Richard Frankenfield of Eastern PA.
Marlene was a graduate of Manheim Township High School, class of 1953. She went on to work at the Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital in...
William W. "Bill" Harrington, Sr.
May 13, 2024
William W. "Bill" Harrington Sr., a dedicated and hardworking man, passed away on May 13, 2024, at the age of 80 in his home in Conestoga, PA. Born on September 2, 1943, in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was a respected figure in his community as the self-employed owner and master plumber of H & H Plumbing, for over 40...
