Dec 16, 2023

Charles Wayne Carey, "Chuck," 66, of Elizabethtown, PA died Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Milton Hershey Medical Center, and has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior and heavenly Father.

Born in Wilmington, DE, he was a son of the late Charles Bayard Carey and Lois Jane Heckman.

He graduated from Oxford...

Dec 16, 2023

Jeanne Edwards Tesnar, 94, formerly of Manheim Township, passed away at Mennonite Home on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was the wife of the late Edward F. Tesnar, for 56 years before his death in 2008.

Born in Hershey, she was the daughter of the late George and Florence (Hinkle) Edwards.

Jeanne graduated from Lebanon...

Dec 16, 2023

Stephen Stahl Strunck (Steve) was born on August 24, 1942 in Milwaukee WI and died on December 16, 2023 at Moravian Manor in Lititz PA after a long illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Dorothy Strunck and Aunt Betty Lou Stahl. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joanne Potts Strunck; son Brian (Kelly)...

Dec 15, 2023

James (Jim) H. Nehr, 68, of Stevens, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was born on June 10, 1955 in Lancaster, PA and was the son of the late Earl C. and Mary A. Nehr. Jim was the beloved husband of the late Vicki L. (Groff) who passed away in 2017.

Jim...

Dec 15, 2023

David Charles Schmid, 62, passed away at his Kinzers, PA home on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was the loving husband of Kim M. (Rineer) Schmid for 38 years.

Born in Lancaster, David was the son of the late Charles N. and Elinor M. (Simpkins) Schmid. He graduated from Conestoga Valley High School, Class of 1979.

Dec 14, 2023

Leland Edward Stearns, 82, of Ephrata, passed away on December 14, 2023. Born in De Ruyter, NY, he was the son of the late Leroy and Ida Stearns. He was married to Karolyn E. Stearns prior to her passing in 2018.

Leland was a proud veteran of the US Army and served in Vietnam. Leland went to...

Dec 14, 2023

Sheri Anne Mason, 51, of Lancaster, passed away from a hard battle with cancer on December 14, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Karolann (Webb) and the late Jerry Hoeltzle. She was married over 28 years to her husband, Chad C. Mason.

Sheri was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. She also received...

Dec 14, 2023

Jay Henry Shutt passed away on December 14th surrounded by his family at the VA Medical Center. Jay was the 6th of 10 children born August 30th, 1934, to Jacob and Mary Shutt in Harrisburg, Pa.

Enlisting in the Pennsylvania National Guard and drafted into the Air Force for the Korean War, Jay served his country on...

Dec 14, 2023

Nancy M. (Habecker) Lips, 74, of Lancaster, was welcomed into the gates of heaven on December 14, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Joseph G. Sr., and Alice Jane (Maynard) Habecker. Nancy was the devoted wife to George Lips, of Lancaster, for over 44 years.

She will be remembered for her loving...

Dec 14, 2023

David Eugene Sweigart, 81, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Carl and Mildred Sweigart.

David worked many years as a truck driver for Aramark. He was a devoted member of Hubley Social Club, 7th Ward Club, The Germanian Band Club, and various others. He...

Dec 14, 2023

Larry A. Warfel, 54, of Glendale, AZ died December 14 from injuries sustained in an ATV accident in the Arizona desert.

Born March 8, 1954 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Norman Warfel and Mary (Jane) Warfel. He was graduated from Lampeter-Strasburg High School in l973, then served our country in the US Air...

Dec 13, 2023

Susan L. Rubright, 67, of Mount Joy, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Hershey Medical Center. Sue and her husband John F. Rubright celebrated 43 years of marriage last May 10th.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Jennie Mae (Rhoads) Herrold.

Sue graduated from J. P. McCaskey...

Dec 13, 2023

Richard S. Bell (Dick), 88, of Lititz, and formerly of Bedford and Flourtown, PA, was born in Baltimore, MD, on October 14, 1935, and died peacefully at Moravian Manor in Lititz on December 13, 2023, following a brief but intense battle with a brain tumor. He was predeceased by his parents, Frederick Dawson and Evelyn P. Bell, and his...

Dec 13, 2023

Lydia Delgado, 76, of Lancaster, PA, and formerly of Florida, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, PA, on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. She celebrated 33 years of marriage to her husband Candido M. Delgado last July 28th.

Born in San Gérman, Puerto Rico, Lydia was the daughter of the late Emiliano R. Acosta and...

Dec 12, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Jesse Xiong on December 12, 2023, while on vacation with his friends in the Poconos, PA.

Jesse's journey, which began on January 15, 1995, was a testament to adventure, kindness, and an extraordinary ability to forge connections with others.

A private memorial service was held on...

Dec 12, 2023

Robert L Wickenheiser, 82, of Lititz, passed away surrounded by his family, December 12, 2023. He was born to the late Robert and Mildred Wickenheiser, in Columbia, PA. He retired from the Bridgestone/Firestone Corporation after serving in management for many years there. He was an active member of Saint Anne's Catholic Church with his wife for over 50 years....

Dec 12, 2023

H. James "Jim" Loke, 77, of Lancaster, ended a courageous 23-year battle with Parkinsons Disease, on December 12, 2023. Born in Montreal, Quebec, he was the son of the late Harold R. and Margaret I. Loke. He shared countless memories and immeasurable amounts of love with his wife of 43 years, Karen E. (Cook) Loke.

Many remember...

Dec 11, 2023

Gloria G. Gerz was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 11, 2023.

She was the beloved wife of 71 years to the late Barry T. Gerz, Sr. and the daughter of the late Martin and Idella (Angstadt) Hetrich.

She was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, class of 1951....

Dec 10, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Donald E. Hamilton of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A devoted father, a loving husband and a Godly man, he died at age 70 on December 10. Don, passed away after a hard fought battle with esophageal cancer. The funeral will be a private ceremony with close family and friends present. Don will be...

Dec 9, 2023

James B. Stere, Jr., 91, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Brethren Village. Born in Williamsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Gaynell (Morgan) and James B. Stere, Sr. James was the beloved husband of Julia V. (West). Celebrating 38 years of marriage, Jim often expressed, "We make a great team!"