Feb 14, 2024

Jay S. Wassall, 69, of Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Akron, OH he was the son of the late Constance (Windey) and Robert Wassall. He was the beloved husband to Dianne (Holben) with whom he shared 35 years of marriage.

Jay was a member of Lancaster Evangelical Free...

Feb 14, 2024

Kenneth D. John, 75, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Arthur and Nancy (Sweet) Best.

Ken was a 1966 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School and worked for Armstrong World Wide Industries as a line supervisor in the flooring plant.

Ken was a...

Feb 14, 2024

Esther M. Ebright, 101, passed away on February 14, 2024 at Brethren Village in Lititz, PA. Esther was born in 1922 in Weavertown, Lebanon County to Erwin D. Wagner and Elizabeth McCurdy Wagner. She graduated from Lebanon Senior High School in 1940 and from Lebanon Valley College in 1944 where she majored in Biology/Chemistry.

During WWII, Esther...

Feb 13, 2024

Nathaniel "Nate" Holmes received his Angel Wings on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

It was February 4, 1979, when Nate was born on a snowy Sunday afternoon in Steubenville, OH. He was the son of Angela (Stamper) McNeill and Nathan Holmes. Nate was known for his quiet demeanor, his knack for being a "Mr. Fix It" around the...

Feb 13, 2024

William B. McIlwaine, 100, of Millersville, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

Born in Fall River, MA on January 4, 1924, he was the son of the late Lillie (Higginbottom) and William McIlwaine. He married Melva Seymour on August 25, 1950 and they were married for almost 59 years before Melva...

Feb 13, 2024

John is with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. John Paul Stank Jr., 67 of Lancaster, departed this earthly life into eternal glory on February 13, 2024, leaving a hole in the hearts of his sisters, Barbara Stank (William Simpson), Christine Anater (Stephen), Lisa Zimmerman, Julie Abel (Michael) and his brothers Geoffrey (Mary) and Joseph (Beth) Stankiewicz, as well...

Feb 12, 2024

Lorraine Eleanor Graver, 97, a lifelong native of Lancaster, passed away on February 12, 2024. She was born on October 4, 1926 in East Petersburg to the late Thomas and Isabelle (Bleacher) Eby. She was married 50 years to her husband Charles P. Graver, Jr. at the time of his passing in 1998.

She is survived by...

Feb 11, 2024

Phyllis A. Rauba, 87, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024. Her parents were the late Linford F. and Irene (Roth) Christman, along with her stepmother, the late Mildred (Smale) Christman, all of Palmerton, PA. She was a graduate of Palmerton High School. For 23 years, Phyllis served as a teller for Fulton Bank. Upon her...

Feb 11, 2024

Theodore "Ted" Davis Jr., 74, of Lancaster died peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at his home. Born in Montgomery, AL, he was the son of the late Theodore Sr. and Ida B. Watkins Davis. Ted was the loving companion of the late Sandra K. Turner. A hard worker, he dedicated over 35 years of his life to Armstrong...

Feb 11, 2024

Leonard "Len" Gathercole, 96,of Maryland formerly of Willow Street, PA passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Born in Liverpool, England he was the son of the late Olive Beatrice Rose (Standley) and Ernest Gathercole. He was the beloved husband to Diane Emily (Merritt) for over 54 years.

Professionally, Len was a stalwart in the field of...

Feb 10, 2024

Michael J. Kazimer, age 65, passed away on February 10, 2024 at Brethren Village, Lititz, PA. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Willard Kazimer and Margaret (Baldovsky) Kazimer Gambini.

Michael graduated from North Penn High School and attended Philadelphia University (formerly Philadelphia Textile College) where he graduated with a Bachelors in Marketing. He...

Feb 9, 2024

Donald W. Slover, 77, of Lancaster, passed away at Neffsville Nursing Rehabilitation Center on Friday, February 9, 2024. He was born in Lancaster, the son of the late Frank Slover, Jr., and Ruth (Martin) John.

Don graduated from J. P. McCaskey High School Class of 1964. He worked as an inventory control manager on military defense contracts,...

Feb 8, 2024

Vivien Ruth Perkins Rutter, Viv to her family and friends, passed away on February 8, 2024, after a 2- year battle with cancer. She was born on January 19, 1940, in New York City. She attended NYU and met her future husband, Chard Fuller Perkins, at a dance. Viv moved to Lancaster, PA in 1966, with her husband and...

Feb 8, 2024

Jon Darnille Lucin, 48, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Born in Cebu City, Philippines, he was the youngest son of Ask Vilma Hortillas and Luciniano M. Lucin. Jon was a dedicated and compassionate Professional Registered Nurse at Wellspan York on Tower 2, embodying the values of care and service throughout...

Feb 8, 2024

Dale Wike, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Oak Leaf Manor South. He shared 68 years with his wife Connie M. (Fitzkee) Wike.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late M. E. Kathleen (Ransbottom) Wike. Dale worked as the manager of Sweetbriar Apartment Park for 42 years. He played the...

Feb 7, 2024

Dalila H. Dziuba, 85, of Lancaster, was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on February 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 28, 1939, in Bogota, Colombia, she was the daughter of the late Marco Antonio and Raquel (Leon) Herrera. She was the devoted wife of Edward C. Dziuba, with whom she shared over 48 beautiful years...

Feb 7, 2024

Miriam Wright, a beloved pillar of her community, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, at the age of 73. Born to the late Jethro William Woodson Sr. and Rosa Lee (McCoy) in Lewisburg, PA, Miriam's life journey was marked by resilience, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to helping others.

Miriam discovered her life's calling as an...

Feb 7, 2024

Olga Yentsch Gehman, 99, of Lititz, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on February 7, 2024. Born in Frackville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wasyl and Margaret (Socker) Washchysion. She was the beloved wife of Harold Yentsch (d. 1994) and James Gehman (d. 2018).

Olga was a graduate of Frackville High...

Feb 7, 2024

Mary Ann Metzger, age 86, passed away surrounded by her family on February 7, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Elizabeth (Ritter) Kita, Sr. She was the beloved and devoted wife of the late Edward F. Metzger.

Mary Ann was known for her feisty spirit, wicked sense of humor, and...

Feb 6, 2024

Julianne "Julie" M. Pennington, age 72, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024 after battling Alzheimer's disease for over 15 years. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James S. and Anna B. (Costello) White, Jr.

Julie is survived by her siblings Eileen A. Golden of Charleston, S.C., Suzanne M. Morris (wife of Tom)...