Lorrin Elizabeth Rain
Apr 18, 2026
Lorrin Elizabeth Rain, 33, passed away on the 18th of April 2026 at her home in Souderton, Pennsylvania after a short illness. Her funeral service will be held at East Shore Baptist Church, Old Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, PA on Monday the 27th of April with friends and family being received from 10AM until the time of service at 11AM, with...
Virginia "Ginny" Dissinger Sipe
Apr 18, 2026
Our mom, Virginia “Ginny” Dissinger Sipe, 91, of Lititz, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 18th at Lancaster General Hospital. Ginny was a proud Lititz girl who grew up to marry her high school classmate and our dad - Gary Sipe.
Our mom grew up in an era where the landline phones were party lines and milk, bread and potato chips were...
Darlene L. Smeltzer
Apr 18, 2026
Darlene L. Smeltzer, 89, peacefully passed to her eternal home on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Luther Acres in Lititz. Born in Lancaster County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Willis John and Esther Frey (Gerlach) Banzhof. She was preceded in death by her husband of 22 years, Richard L. Wiker, Sr., and her husband of 13 years,...
Burnetta M. Fry
Apr 18, 2026
Burnetta Mae Fry, 90, of Narvon, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at Zerbe Sisters Harvest View. Born August 13, 1935, in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles Miller, Sr. and Verna (Whitcraft) Halbach.
Burnetta was the loving wife of Harold S. Fry, her high school sweetheart. They were married on March 2, 1956, in Lancaster, PA,...
Georgine Brown Gant
Apr 18, 2026
Georgine Brown Gant, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Carrie E. (Shockley) Green. Georgine shared 58 wonderful years with the love of her life, John Gant, who lovingly referred to her as his “Gummy Bear.”
Georgine was a loving,...
Joseph William Mitch, Jr.
Apr 18, 2026
Joseph William Mitch, Jr., 71, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 18, 2026, at United Zion Retirement Community. Joe was born on September 14, 1954, in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph William Mitch, Sr. and Carmela Rose D’Urso Mitch. He moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he met and married Janet Songdahl Mitch on May 22, 1982.
Joe was a...
Gloria E. Degler
Apr 17, 2026
Gloria E. Degler, 80, of Lancaster, passed away at The Glen at Willow Valley on Friday, April 17, 2026. Born in Ephrata, PA, she was the daughter of the late Chester H. and Florence E. (Eckert) Eckman. She was the loving wife of D. Terry Degler, with whom she shared over 53 years of marriage.
She was a 1963 graduate of...
Gary L. Burkholder
Apr 16, 2026
1965 - 2026
Gary L. Burkholder, of Ephrata, PA, entered into rest on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Gary was born in Ephrata and was the son of the late Daniel L. Burkholder and Laverne F. (Sweigart) Burkholder. He was married to Carla J. (Noll) Burkholder. On September 9, 2026, they would have celebrated 37 years of marriage.
In addition to his wife and...
Suzanne L. Bourassa
Apr 16, 2026
The family of Suzanne L. Bourassa announce her passing on April 16, 2026, at Reading Hospital; she was 92. Born in Rimouski, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Adelard and Elizabeth (Ruest) Rousseau. She shared over 69 years of marriage with her high school sweetheart, Robert A. Bourassa until his passing in 2023.
Her family fondly remember Suzanne for...
Jane Marie Morrison
Apr 16, 2026
Jane Marie Morrison (Hinkle), age 96, recently from Lititz, Pennsylvania, passed from this world peacefully on April 16, 2026 with family by her side. She was a friend to many, Mother to three, Nana to nine and great Nana to seven. She is pre-deceased by husband Bert (1928 to 2018), sister Mary Grace, Mother Grace and Father Bill. Jane is survived...
Sharon Lynne Hecker
Apr 15, 2026
Sharon Lynne Hecker, 65, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at WellSpan Ephrata Hospital.
Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Elsie (Santacroce) Rhodes. She was the loving wife of Steven M. Hecker.
Sharon had a creative heart and found joy in collecting and making trinkets. She had a deep appreciation for...
Luis Alberto Gonzalez
Apr 15, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Luis Alberto Gonzalez, age 50, of Highspire, Pennsylvania, formerly of Lancaster, who departed this life on April 15, 2026, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center due to natural causes. Born on November 21, 1975, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Luis was the beloved son of Nancy Gonzalez and the late...
Kenneth C. Kramer
Apr 14, 2026
Kenneth Clayton “Ken” Kramer, 74, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on April 14, 2026. Born in Temple, PA, he was the son of the late Harry Kramer and Joan (Wilson) Gusler. He was married 56 cherished years to Yvonne (Mellott) Kramer.
Ken worked at the Landisville Foundry for many years and bartended at Lancaster Commercial Traveler’s Association....
Angel Luis Ortiz
Apr 14, 2026
Angel “Gin” Luis Ortiz, 78, of Lancaster, passed away at home on April 14, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born February 1, 1948, in Patilla, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Simona Ortiz.
He will be remembered as a devout Christian man. Oftentimes found reading the Bible with the radio playing gospel music, and his laptop open watching preachers spread...
Sharon Elaine Neal
Apr 14, 2026
Sharon E. Neal, age 74, passed away on April 14, 2026. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Mary (Zartman) Kopp. Sharon was a beloved wife to her husband, Michael Neal, with whom she shared 35 joyful and meaningful years.
An active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Sharon’s rich alto voice filled the sanctuary as a...
Gloria N Driza
Apr 14, 2026
Gloria N. Driza, 85, of Reinholds, passed away on April 14, 2026. Born on September 25, 1940, in Greenville, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Santo Louis Borgonelli and Leonelda (Fiovanelli) Borgonelli.
Gloria was the beloved wife of James Driza, whom she married on February 7, 1985. She dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working as...
Barbara J. Rylee
Apr 13, 2026
Barbara J. Rylee, 89, of Millersville, passed away on April 13, 2026. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late William and Nina (Witmer) Weston. She was also the loving wife to Morris “Sonny” Rylee for over 65 years until his passing in 2020.
Barb and her husband Sonny first met as children, living on the same block in...
Naomi Johnson
Apr 13, 2026
Naomi Allgyer Johnson, of Lititz, Pennsylvania, 87 years old, born March 23, 1939, passed away on April 13, 2026, with the peace of God in her heart. She was a wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, all of whom appreciated her authentic care and genuine love for others. She succumbed in her final earthly battle to Glioblastoma, a...
Darlene Young
2026
Darlene "Dolly" Young, 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully in her residence at Oak Leaf Manor North, Landisville on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Born in Lancaster in 1938, she was the last remaining child of the late David B. and Elsie (Foultz) Young.
Dolly was employed at Armstrong World Industries as an administrative assistant for many years until her retirement.
Above all, she...
Maryjo Sottek
Apr 12, 2026
Maryjo Sottek, 81, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Trillium Place.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John N. Hoffman and Josephine (Hogan) Hoffman. Maryjo was the beloved wife of the late Stephen T. “Tom” Sottek, who passed away in 2023. Together, they shared over 57 years of marriage, building a...
