Feb 6, 2024

Jean M. Lesher, 96, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Ephrata Manor. She was born in Lancaster, PA, to the late Rose L. (Penn) and George L. Horst. Jean was the beloved wife of the late Howard A. Lesher and a cherished member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Jean found joy in various...

Feb 5, 2024

Anton "Tony" Heinrichs, 61, of Willow Street, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Penn State Health Rehab following an extended medical illness.

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, he was the son of the late Menno Heinrichs and Ellen (Anderson) Heinrichs. He was the husband of Karen (Overton) Heinrichs whom he met while working on his...

Feb 5, 2024

Richard D. "Rick" Jackson, 66, of Manheim, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Hershey Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late N. Richard Jackson and Kay (Anderson) Jackson.

Rick was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend. Throughout his life, Rick was known...

Feb 5, 2024

Thomas C. "Hippie" Heffran, 70, of Mount Joy and formerly of Dallas, TX passed away peacefully at UPMC Lititz on Monday, February 5, 2024. He was the loving husband of Leslie Nesta. Born in Tarentum, he was the son of the late Thomas E. and Eileen Duchene Heffran and brother of the late Timothy Heffran.

Surviving in...

Feb 4, 2024

Richard L. "Rick" Garreth, 76, of Ephrata, passed away February 4, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ross W. and Regina "Jean" Garreth.

He attended St. Anne's parochial school in Lancaster and graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School. He was an avid Star Trek and sci fi fan and found great joy...

Feb 4, 2024

Captain Norman F. "Red" Stein, USN (RET), a resident of Willow Valley Retirement Community in Lancaster, PA, died on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Red, son of the late Harry and Ruth Stein of New Kensington, PA, was born on June 2, 1928. He grew up and attended school in his hometown until he entered Valley Forge Military...

Feb 4, 2024

Kermit John Seifred Jr., 81 of Lancaster passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital. Son of the late Kermit J. Sr. and Hazel (Crocker) Seifred, Kermit was born on April 4, 1942. He attended McCaskey HS and then went on to join the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served from 1960-1964.

He...

Feb 4, 2024

Jere P. Conley, age 80, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph P. and Catherine (Boyle) Conley.

After graduating from Manheim Township High School in 1961, he enlisted and served for four years in the United States Air Force. After he was honorably...

Feb 4, 2024

Thomas W. Williams, III, 88, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Born in Pen Argyl, PA, to the late Emma (Bonser) and Thomas W. Williams, Jr. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty Lou (Hackman), who passed away in 1991 after celebrating 35 years of marriage. Thomas was a man of diverse talents...

Feb 3, 2024

Robert G. "Rob" Starr II, 52, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the cherished son of Robert G. Starr and his wife, Sue Starr, and Marie A. (Cranford) Starr and her partner, Al Black. He leaves behind his beloved wife of over...

Feb 3, 2024

Craig J. Johnson, 68, of Strasburg, PA formerly of Mattituck, NY, entered eternal rest on February 3, 2024. Born in Freeport, Long Island, and raised in Baldwin, NY he was the son of the late John A. and Vilma (Coron) Johnson.

For over 40 years Craig was a dedicated Local 25 Union Electrician where he specialized in...

Feb 3, 2024

Early morning Saturday February 3, 2024, John "Phoenix" Rann took his last breath with his wife, Shereen, by his side. This man of courage and unimaginable strength fought his cancer battle for over 6 years. He fought with his Army strength, his Love for his Family and Faith in Our Lord. He fought so hard to be here for...

Feb 3, 2024

Janet Louise Medlar Baisch, 77, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, died with her family by her side at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday night, February 3, 2024, and is finally at peace. Born on July 14, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Morgan Medlar and late Florence (Betty) and Nevin Haller. She was the loving wife of Ernie Baisch,...

Feb 3, 2024

Barry Douglas Blodgett of Lititz, PA passed away on February 3, 2024 after a brief, valiant battle with cancer.

Born in Lima, Ohio, September 27, 1965, he would have celebrated 30 years of marriage with his loving wife, Melanie (Newlon) Blodgett on June 4.

After earning a degree in Architecture from The Ohio State University...

Feb 2, 2024

Gerald Oliver Harrison was born at home in Chester County, PA to the late Walter H. and Cordelia (Whetts) Harrison on December 17, 1935. He was the fourth child born to this union. Gerald married the Mary Elizabeth Whedbee with whom he celebrated more than 36 years of marriage prior her death on December 28, 2001.

After...

Feb 2, 2024

Thomas George Gollatz, 81, of East Petersburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2nd, 2024 at his home. He was born in Portsmouth, VA to the late Karl A. and Kathlene V. (Keller) Gollatz.

Tom was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1960 to 1963. After serving in the Navy, he had a...

Feb 2, 2024

Carmelo "Piliche" DeJesus passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on February 2, 2024, after fighting a long, courageous battle with dementia.

Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Juan DeJesus and Agustina Rodriguez. He was married to the love of his life, Dana DeJesus, for 49 years.

Feb 1, 2024

Bellange Beausejour, 49, of Lancaster, died February 1, 2024. Born in Haiti, Bellange was the daughter of Admira Beausejour and Livenie (Adoph). She was the wife of Wisler Henry. In addition to her husband, she is survived by children; Jeremiah Pierre, Berlans Henry, and Chriskaina Alexis, and siblings: Marie, Lidie, Merlend, Amante, Jean, Mirtho, and Chagley.

Funeral...

Feb 1, 2024

Christopher G. Harnish, owner of Harnish Painting in Ephrata, passed away on February 1, 2024, after a brief illness, at the age of 53. Chris was born January 14, 1971, to Glenn L. and Jo E. (Minnich) Harnish.

Chris was an amazing and talented chef and loved making meals for anyone that set foot in his kitchen....

Feb 1, 2024

Daniel A. Sloan, 81, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024. He was born in the Bronx, New York City on a sunny Easter Day in 1942. Dan's parents, Anna (Dohmann) Sloan and John Sloan were active in the labor movement and in the New York Democratic party. Dan graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in 1959...