Apr 29, 2024

John Frederick McFadden, 68, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 29, 2024, at his home. Born in Dubuque, Iowa, he was the son of Rita P. (Schilling) McFadden and the late John V. McFadden. He was married over 33 years to his beloved wife, Sharon (Smedley) McFadden.

John fiercely battled squamous...

Apr 29, 2024

Don A. Baumgartner 86, of Lancaster, passed away on April 29, 2024, He was born on August 6, 1937, to the late Albert and Lydia Baumgartner in Illinois.

Don spent his youth around Chicago until meeting the love of his life, his late wife Elizabeth in college. Their journey together took them to Pennsylvania, where they built...

Apr 29, 2024

Cheryl J. "Cheri" Smuck, 78, of Manheim, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Hospice & Community Care of Mt. Joy.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Dorothy M. (Smith) Stauffer. She was the loving wife of Charles "Charlie" Smuck for 59 years.

Cheri dedicated 32 years...

Apr 28, 2024

Kenneth Preston Pruitt, age 90, was welcomed with open arms into his heavenly home on April 28, 2024. He has finally met his Maker, the One whom he lived his life for. He's now experiencing a love like no other.

He was born February 4, 1934, in Marion, Virginia to the late John Preston Pruitt and Florence...

Apr 28, 2024

Susan Payne passed away on April 28, 2024, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy, PA. She was 88. The daughter of Mary and Calvin Whiteley, she grew up in Ruxton, Maryland and was a graduate of The Roland Park Country School. She attended Wheaton College in Massachusetts and graduated from The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill...

Apr 28, 2024

Patricia A. Pope, (Patti) 68, of Akron, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Born in Takoma Park, MD, she was the daughter of the late Paul P. and Elsie Lou Harvey Pope.

Patti was a graduate of Stony Brook University and Nyack Bible College, earning a degree in Christian Education. She worked for Faith...

Apr 28, 2024

Gus Papadimitriou, 67, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024. Born in Kos, Greece, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Anthoula (Hatzilimis) Papadimitriou.

Gus was a 1975 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. He worked for over 30 years at House of Pizza in Millersville as a pizza maker, retiring in April...

Apr 27, 2024

Maurice L. "Mouse" Blose, Jr., 78, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Born in Lewistown, PA, he was the son of the late Maurice L. Blose, Sr. and Helen (Stewart) Eyster. He was the husband of Marychelly-Ann (Hinon) Blose.

Maurice was a 1969 graduate of Shippensburg University having earned his Master's degree...

Apr 27, 2024

Kathleen F. Roth, 65, a cherished member of the Lancaster community, peacefully departed on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Hospice & Community Care of Mount Joy.

Kathy, born and raised in Lancaster, was the beloved daughter of Carl and Fay (Fasnacht) Eberly. For four decades, she dedicated her professional life to various finance roles in Lancaster, culminating...

Apr 26, 2024

Brett Michael Lowe, 35, of Manheim unexpectedly passed on Friday, April 26, 2024, at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Gary L. Lowe companion of Pam Diem, and Brenda L. Kauffman Lowe companion of Curt D. Casciano. He was a graduate of Manheim Township High School where he played soccer. Brett worked for UPS, and...

Apr 26, 2024

James Lee "Zip" Zimmerman, 75, of Ronks, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Penn State Medical Center, Lancaster. Born in Paradise, he was the son of the late William and Bertha Cooper Zimmerman. He worked as a tow motor operator for the former Bristol Co., Elizabethtown. Zip had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed fly fishing,...

Apr 26, 2024

Aida Victoria Mendez, 88, of Lancaster, passed away on April 26, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Juan Antonio Mendez, who passed away in 2008. Born in Lares, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Carmen Girau and Carmelo Mendez Tellado.

Aida had worked at Weaver Chicken, now known as Tyson...

Apr 25, 2024

Charles Joseph Samas of Lancaster, PA, passed peacefully on the evening of April 25, 2024, to join his beloved wife, Anna Laura Samas, and his sweet Lord Jesus. He was preceded in death by his devoted brother, Lawrence Salvador Samas, and survived by his loving family, Laura Damiani, Elisabeth Martin, and Byron Damiani, Jr.

Charles Samas, a...

Apr 24, 2024

Lewis Montgomery Lim was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on April 16th, 2024, and passed into glory at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on April 24th, 2024. He is survived by his parents, James and Dana Lim, his siblings, Miles and Zoey Lim, and his grandparents, Craig Thompson, Lynne Thompson, and Cesar Lim. Lewis is now in company with his deceased...

Apr 24, 2024

Kenneth J. Roberts, Sr., 80, of New Providence, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, following a courageous fight with cancer. Born in Brockton, MA, he was the son of the late William and Greta (Barry) Roberts. He was the loving husband of Kelly, with whom he shared 44 wonderful years together.

Kenny joined the Navy...

Apr 24, 2024

Jacqueline N. "Jackie" Young, 93, of St. John's Herr Estate and formerly of Lancaster; passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Luther Acres. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Martin V. and Maude E. (Lowery) Evans. She was the wife of the late Jacob F. Young, Sr. who passed away in 2013.

Jackie...

Apr 24, 2024

Barbara Lindsey, 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away from dementia at Willow Valley Communities on April 24, 2024, with her children by her side. Barbara relocated to Lancaster in 2016 after spending most of her adult life in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Barbara earned several degrees and certifications that equipped her for a life of service and leadership. She...

Apr 24, 2024

Born 11/12/1932 the North Bronx, New York, Died 04/24/2024 in Lititz, PA at age 91 yrs.

Maria played both the piano and cello in High School and College. She graduated from Hunter College, NYC with a BA in Music and received an Early Childhood Teaching Certification in 1954. She subsequently became the director of a North New...

Apr 24, 2024

Olympia Sipe, 89, of Lititz passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 24, 2024, at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. Born in Reading, PA on October 18, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Gregory and Dorothea Yoannides Ganikon.

Olympia was a graduate of Mount Penn High School in Reading, the Reading Business Institute and Bryland Beauty School....

Apr 24, 2024

Gary L. Paporello (69) passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at home in Manheim after a brief illness. He was born in Jersey City, NJ and was the son of the late Louis Paporello and Doris (Pfeifle) Paporello. He spent many years living lakeside in beautiful Sussex County, NJ before retiring to Manheim, PA for the last decade....