Jan 7, 2024

Joan M. Nixdorf, 77, of Landis Homes, formerly of Lancaster passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at LGH. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Thomas B. and Mary T. (Dolan) Donohue. She was the loving wife of Terry L. Nixdorf with whom she shared over 57 years of marriage.

She was a...

Jan 6, 2024

Howard "Duke" Charles was born on Aug 17, 1935, to the late Howard (Hap) Charles and Genevieve (Gene) Dawson Charles.

Duke grew up in Philadelphia, Blackwood NJ and Downingtown. He was the Valedictorian of Downingtown High School's Class of 1953 and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, Class of 1961 with a degree in economics....

Jan 6, 2024

Elliott Tyrone Corbin Ⅲ better known as "little Diddy " although if you asked him he is Big diddy. He was born on July 24th, 2004 to Monay Gonzalez and Elliott Tyrone Corbin Jr. Elliott Tyrone Corbin Ⅲ unexpectedly passed away January 6th, 2024. Diddy is survived by his parents, siblings: Nykria Reid, Ty'zaunae Corbin, Teijhae Corbin, Jay'von Santiago;...

Jan 6, 2024

Jose Vargas, 86, of Lancaster, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at his residence.

Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Eloy Vargas and Salome D'Leon. He was married for 66 years to his wife, Julia Esther (Oquendo) Vargas.

Jose served the...

Jan 6, 2024

Elmer Lenhart Wagner, Jr., 92, originally of Lancaster, PA, passed away on January 6, 2024. He was born on April 4, 1931, in Parkesburg, PA, to the late Elmer and Emily Wagner. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Donald and David Wagner, and wife Catherine.

Elmer proudly served in the Army from...

Jan 6, 2024

F. Conrad Hamp, 97, longtime resident of Willow Valley, passed away January 6, 2024. Born on December 5, 1926, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Conrad Hamp Jr. and Margaret W. (Imbach) Hamp.

At the age of 17, Conrad enlisted to serve his country during WWII, in the United States Army Air Corps,...

Jan 6, 2024

Janet L. Fry, 88, of West Lampeter Township, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy.

Born in Paradise, she was the daughter of the late Clement "Clem" and Rena (Rutter) Foulk. Janet graduated from Paradise High School.

Janet shared 57 years of marriage with her husband Earl Fry,...

Jan 5, 2024

Sandi L. Zell, 64, of Talmage passed away peacefully and went to her heavenly home on January 5, 2024. Sandi was born in Ephrata, the daughter of Kenneth B. and Shirley A. Zell and was a resident of Akron until her move to Talmage. She was a 1978 graduate of Ephrata High School and went on to graduate from...

Jan 5, 2024

Aric Owens, 49, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by his family on January 5th, 2024. Born in Lancaster to loving parents Howard Hoover and Jodine Owens, Aric was ray of sunshine in their life. Aric had many favorite activities, including watching TV and movies (particularly comedies), going for car rides, kicking soccer balls, and eating ice cream. Aric also...

Jan 5, 2024

It is with sorrow we share the news that Diane C. Heisterkamp (Herman), 86, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania passed away on January 5, 2024. Born in Philadelphia on November 7, 1937, Diane was the eldest of David and Florence (Harvey) Herman's four children. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, David Herman and Vivian Wade, and, in...

Jan 5, 2024

Gerald L. "Jerry" Hurst passed away on January 5, 2024.

He graduated from J. P. McCaskey High School, class of 1953. Jerry retired from Armstrong in 1994 after 40 years as a millwright leader. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Jerry loved playing golf and traveling all over the world with his wife Dottie....

Jan 5, 2024

Stavros C. Stavrinou, 95, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024, at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) hospital in Lititz, PA. Stavros was born April 1, 1928, in Marathouvounos, Cyprus to Christos and Maria Televantos. He served honorably. In the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He later pursued his Bachelor of Science (BS) at the...

Jan 5, 2024

Richard J. Adair, Sr., aged 70, passed away on January 5, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Arlene (Brownsworth) and William Adair. Richard was the beloved husband of Shirley (Carr), and together they celebrated over 50 years of marriage.

Richard had a passion for life and engaged in various...

Jan 5, 2024

Jean E. Spoo passed away on January 5, 2024, at the age of 91.

Born in West Chester, PA on March 21, 1932, she was the daughter of Jonathan Tompkins and Elmira H. Favinger Tompkins. After graduating from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1950, she was married to the late Charles Spoo, Jr for 65 years.

Jan 4, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George M. (Dan) Bunting, Ephrata, PA, formerly of Scranton, on January 4, 2024, at the Lebanon VA Administration nursing care unit. His wife of over 55 years is the former Eileen Neutts.

Born on February 7, 1944, in New Martinsville, WV, he was the son of...

Jan 4, 2024

Pastor Jane Wanjiku Mbogo, 56, of Myerstown, died suddenly Thursday, January 4, 2024 at JFK Airport after arriving back from Kenya from visiting family for her mother's funeral. She was born in Nairobi, Kenya and was the daughter of the late Peter Ndungu and Salome Wahu.

Jane was a Pastor and also a nurse . She loved...

Jan 4, 2024

Michael J. Owens, 54, of Lancaster, departed from this world on January 4, 2024. Born to the late Douglas M. Owens and Barbara Ransbottom, Michael was a man of laughter, hard work, and a heart full of silliness.

Michael dedicated many years of his life to the construction industry and served in the Marines for four years....

Jan 4, 2024

William L. "Bill" Zahm III, of Lancaster, passed away in his 90th year on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, Bill was the son of the late William L. and Janet M. (Kling) Zahm, Jr.

Bill graduated from McCaskey High School and then from Millersville University in 1971. He worked...

Jan 4, 2024

John J. Pironis, 77, of New Providence, passed away January 4, 2024, after a courageous 10-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Bobenhausen, Germany he was the son of the late Verners and Alise Lize Pironis. He shared over 20 years with Dorothy Pironis.

John's sense of humor will be remembered by all who knew him. His...

Jan 4, 2024

Linda R. Yost, 76, of Lancaster, PA received her wings on January 4, 2024, at LGH after a brief illness. She was welcomed into heaven by her Mother, Rose M. Smith and Father, Walter R. Yost, along with aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends who preceded her.

Linda was born January 12, 1947, in Lancaster. She graduated...