Arlene E. Andrews
Apr 11, 2026
Arlene E. Andrews, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at St. Anne’s Retirement Community.
Born in Honey Brook, PA, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Emeline (Snyder) Ohlinger. She was the loving wife of the late Theodore “Ted” Andrews, and they would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on April 28th.
Arlene worked part-time for...
Francisco "Frank" Feliciano
Apr 10, 2026
Francisco "Frank" Feliciano, 98, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully into the open arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Penn State Medical Center. Born in Salinas, Puerto Rico, he was the beloved son of the late Rosalia Rosario and Francisco Feliciano. Frank was the loving husband of Ramonita Ayala Feliciano who passed in 2019. He...
Lee S. Kinsey
Apr 10, 2026
Lee S. Kinsey, 76, of Lancaster, PA passed away on April 10, 2026 from a prolonged illness at Trillium Place. Born in Eden Township, PA, he was the son of the late Walter and Alma (Hauck) Kinsey. Lee was the loving husband of over 23 years to K. Kristine Douglas-Kinsey.
Lee was a project manager for 36 years at Goodhart Sons....
Goldye E. Stiefel
Apr 10, 2026
Goldye E. Stiefel, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on April 10, 2026 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, she was a graduate of JP McCaskey High School and was a longtime member of Congregation Shaarai Shomayim.
She enjoyed attending her high school class reunions, was artistic and a talented knitter.
She is survived by her cousin Diane...
Gregory Scott "Greg" Hirtzel
Apr 10, 2026
Gregory Scott "Greg" Hirtzel, 61, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of Richard R. and Agnes Cassidy Hirtzel, who both preceded him in death. Greg was the loving husband of KristyAnn Mellott Hirtzel, with whom he took on life together as partners in...
George Z. Ebersole
Apr 10, 2026
It is with deep love for a life well lived that we announce the passing of George Zug Ebersole who entered into his Lord & Saviors presence on April 10, 2026 at his home in Farmersville after an extended illness.
Born in Bareville, Pa he was the son of the late Jacob & Anna Zug Ebersole.
He is survived by his wife,...
Diane Lorraine Charles
Apr 9, 2026
A native of Washington, D.C., Diane Fields was born on August 5, 1963, to Ray and Catherine Fields (Burnette). Diane became a woman of remarkable faith, strength and resilience while facing many challenges in her life with grace and an unwavering spirit. She was known for her compassion, kindness, generosity, and willingness to help and fight for others. Diane had...
Barbara B. Swords
Apr 9, 2026
Barbara Joyce Bowman Swords of Brethren Village entered into eternal rest April 9. She was 97 years old. She was born in Norborne, MO to Vernon K. and Jewell (Reynolds) Bowman. Barbara was married to Gene G. Swords in August of 1950. They made a home for their 7 children in Lancaster County.
She graduated from Ludlowville High School, Lansing, NY...
Dorothy Alice "Dottie" Gerhard
Apr 8, 2026
Dorothy Alice “Dottie” Gerhard, 90, of Lititz went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2026. Born in Elkins Park, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Edith (Kissinger) Neille. She was married 72 years to her beloved husband, Gordon L. Gerhard.
A giver at heart, over the years, Dottie selflessly volunteered in many capacities...
Douglas G. Walker
2026
Mr. Douglas Gene Walker, affectionately known as "Doug the Slug," passed away peacefully after a long illness on April 8, 2026, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at the age of 76. Born on January 15, 1950, in Lancaster, Doug spent his life deeply rooted in the community where he was born and raised.
Doug graduated from Conestoga Valley High School in 1967 and...
Vaughn R. Downing
Apr 8, 2026
Vaughn R. Downing, 94, of Lancaster, formerly of Columbia and Hershey, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born on October 7, 1931, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Mildred (Ream) Downing.
Vaughn retired from the former Harrisburg Hospital, having worked in the Physical Therapy Department for over 20...
Roselyn M. Ayers
Apr 7, 2026
Roselyn Marie Long, affectionately known as “Roz” and “Mama Ayers”, at 63 years old, went to be with the Lord on April 7th, 2026. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on May 5th, 1962. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Rose Mary (Roland) Long. And Mother to Breana Morrison and Alyssa Ayers.
Growing up in Lancaster, Roselyn attended and graduated...
Roselyn M. Ayers
Apr 7, 2026
Roselyn Marie Long, affectionately known as “Roz” and “Mama Ayers”, at 63 years old, went to be with the Lord on April 7th, 2026. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on May 5th, 1962. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Rose Mary (Roland) Long. And Mother to Breana Morrison and Alyssa Ayers.
Growing up in Lancaster, Roselyn attended and graduated...
Cindy L. Achille
Apr 7, 2026
Cindy L. Achille, 63, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Born in Fort Myers, Florida, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Beegle) DuWell. She was the loving wife of John Achille, with whom she shared more than 36 years of marriage.
Cindy took great pride in her roots, having been a Florida Gators...
Donald Douglas Baxter
Apr 6, 2026
Donald Douglas Baxter, 67, of Newmanstown, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Bruce R. and Bobbie Dean (Barnett) Baxter.
Don was a Chef by trade and worked for restaurants in Colorado and Lancaster. Of the Christian faith, Don was Southern Baptist. He enjoyed playing the guitar, watching the geese at...
Gertrude Pauline Williams
Apr 6, 2026
Gertrude "Pauline" Williams, 89, of Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026. Born on November 5, 1936, in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Andrew Brill and Gertrude M. (Dirk) Brill.
A proud graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, she went on to study at the Lancaster General Hospital School of X-Ray She dedicated her...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Allen
Apr 5, 2026
Jeffrey “Jeff” Allen, 73, of West Lampeter, passed away on April 5, 2026. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late John and Jane (Hunnicutt) Schmus. He was also the beloved husband to Mary (Burris) Allen, with whom he spent 32 beautiful years of marriage.
With a servant’s heart, Jeff always knew that he wanted to help others,...
Heather E. Springer
Apr 5, 2026
Heather E. Springer, 55, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Raymond and Marilyn (Baer) Springer.
She was a 1989 graduate of Penn Manor High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design & Merchandising from Albright College in 1993 and later earned her master’s degree in education...
Walter H Offermann
Apr 5, 2026
Walter H. Offermann, 89, a resident of Moravian Manor, passed away on April 5, 2026. A native of New York City, Walt was the husband of Shirley Vandegrift Offermann, with whom he would have celebrated 67 years of marriage this month. Walt was the son of Henry and Wilma Offermann.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son,...
Margaret Dewart Hoerner
Apr 4, 2026
Margaret Dewart Hoerner, 94, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, shortly after hearing her daughter-in-law read Psalm 23 to her. Known as Peg, she was born on May 18, 1931 in Batavia, NY. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. Edward Dewart. She was married to the late Dr. George M. Hoerner, Jr. for 43 years until his...
