Feb 16, 2024

Gerard "Jerry" Deleissio, a beloved husband and father, passed away at his home in Lancaster, PA on February 16, 2024, after a long and courageous journey with heart disease.

Born in the Bronx, NY, Jerry was the son of the late Gerard J. and Beatrice (Cappadocia). He was married to Jennifer Deleissio for over 20 years when...

Feb 16, 2024

Donna Jean Keeports, 74, of Millersville, PA, passed away on February 16, 2023. She was born to the late Andrew Hartman and Dorothy Hartman and was the youngest child of her family. Donna graduated from McCaskey High School and went on to spend many years as a solder technician.

Described as a homebody, Donna found her greatest...

Feb 16, 2024

Janice D. Newby, 89, of Ephrata, PA died February 16, 2024.

Feb 16, 2024

Luis Sanchez-Gomez of Lancaster, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away at his home on February 16, 2024, after a valiant battle with renal disease. He was born in Puerto Rico in the fall of 1969 to Luz M. Gomez and the late German Sanchez.

Luis was a man of many talents and passions,...

Feb 15, 2024

Daniel Emilio Delgiorno joined our heavenly Father on February 15, 2024. Dan was born on March 14, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA to Daniel R. and Angelina Bisanti Delgiorno who both have preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother Stella Delgiorno, his brother Raymond and his sister Diane.

Dan had many careers...

Feb 15, 2024

Deborah ("Debbie") Ann (Clinton) Gerlach, 63, of Annville, went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Born in Roslindale, MA, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. Clinton Sr. and Bette A, (Meleo) Clinton. She raised her family in Massachusetts, before relocating to Pennsylvania where she resided for over 20...

Feb 14, 2024

James R. Sanchez, 82, of Millersville, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Born in Denver, CO, he was the son of the late Santiago and Maxine (Jenkins) Sanchez, growing up in Deer Trail, CO. Jim was the loving husband of Frances (Jones) Sanchez, with whom he celebrated many wonderful years of marriage.

Jim was a 1964 graduate...

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...