Dec 3, 2023

Maureen J. Hoffman, 77 passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital due to chronic medical conditions. She was born September 25,1946 in Manhattan, NY to the late Donald J. and Margaret Grant.

She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Douglas of Willow Street. She is also survived by brothers, Donald T. and...

Dec 2, 2023

Margaret J. "Meg" Zapata, 55, of Lancaster passed away peacefully Saturday, December 2, 2023 from natural causes surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, PA she was the daughter of Carol (Sutcliffe) Jenkins and the late Dr. Thomas Jenkins. She was the loving wife of William D. "Zap" Zapata with whom she just celebrated 25 years of marriage...

Dec 2, 2023

Sally Ann (Beamesderfer) Williams, 80, passed away on Dec. 2, 2023. Born in Reamstown, she was the daughter of the late Elva (Sweigart) and Warren Beamesderfer. Sally was the adoring wife of Melvin Williams.

Having worked for more than 40 years in nursing, Sally served as a critical care nurse, as well as other positions at the...

Dec 2, 2023

Betsy Schott, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on December 2, 2023, at Brethren Village after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer. Betsy had lived at 423 N. Charlotte St., Lancaster, PA for almost 40 years. Betsy was born 1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Donald and Anne Schott (both deceased) of Lewisburg, PA.

Betsy had retired...

Dec 2, 2023

Evelyn Lorraine Bear (nee Leachey) entered into eternal rest December 2, 2023. She was the loving wife of James (Yogi) Bear, who preceeded her in death, and devoted mother of Rick Bear and his wife Gayle, Sharon Race, and Kenneth and Kevin Bear, both of whom also preceeded her in death. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and...

Dec 2, 2023

On December 2, 2023, Irmgard Neeff fell asleep in death. Irmgard was 89 years old at the time of her passing. Born in 1934 in Pirmasens, Germany her parents were Richard and Berta Neeff. In 1953 she came to the United States at 19 years of age.

Throughout her life she financially supported herself working a variety...

Dec 2, 2023

Upon God's calling, Shirley R. Burger, 90, peacefully exchanged time for eternity on December 2, 2023, at Oak Leaf Manor South on Hospice Care. Shirley was born in Lancaster, PA, and was the daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Bitner) Rieker. Shirley's husband of 57 years, John P. Burger, preceded her in death on January 3, 2011.

Dec 1, 2023

"The most wonderful things in life are neither seen nor touched, but are only felt with the heart."

With family by her side, Carolyn passed gently with the Lord's embrace and joined those beloved who have gone before.

Loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend and colleague, Carolyn and her late husband of 65 years,...

Dec 1, 2023

Debra Lynn Rowe 66, of Nottingham, PA, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.

Debbie was born in Coatesville, PA, on July 10,1957. She was the daughter of Ruth E. Taylor, of Nottingham, and the late Harold Brown.

She was the wife of William J Rowe, of Nottingham, with whom she...

Dec 1, 2023

Harvey J. Heinly was a quiet man, humble, with many talents that would be revealed bit by bit to those who got to know him. He passed away on December 1, 2023, at the age of 97. He was a lifelong resident of Royersford, PA, until his final years at Landis Homes.

Harvey would say that the...

Dec 1, 2023

Frank DeVere, 63, of Lititz, went to be with the Lord December 1, 2023. Born in Dortmund, Germany, he was the son of Clifford and Ursula DeVere. He worked for over 19 years as a Senior Final Assembly operator at Sechan Electronics.

He loved hiking, fishing, gardening or simply absorbing the beauty and peace he found in...

Dec 1, 2023

L.C. Baird of Lancaster, formerly of Frisco, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2023. Born in Merkel, TX, L.C. was the son of the late Lloyd Clarence and Geneva Juanita (Hammack) Baird. In high school, he was president of the FFA club and achieved a champion pig trophy.

After graduating high school, L.C. began his career in...

Dec 1, 2023

Karl Bruce "Bert" Himmelberger, 73, of Millersville, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023. Born in Pottsville, PA he was the son of the late Harry and Anna Himmelberger.

Bert graduated from Hempfield High School and later received a bachelor's degree from Franklin & Marshall college. He was also a proud veteran of the US National Guard....

Dec 1, 2023

David Allan "Dave" Talmas, 74, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023. Born in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of the late Jacob and Miriam Talmas. He shared over 51 years of marriage with his wife, Laurie (Cluck) Talmas.

Dave was a graduate of Bayside High School. He pursued his undergraduate and graduate...

Nov 30, 2023

Lynn M. Snyder, 74, passed away on November 30, 2023. She was born in Lancaster, PA, the daughter of the late Miriam Jane (Heart) and Thomas M. Groff.

She was the beloved wife to Joseph A. Snyder with whom she shared a life filled with love and companionship.

Lynn dedicated her professional life to RR...

Nov 30, 2023

Jeremy Paul Brown, 44, of Landisville, fought a courageous 8-month battle with neuroendocrine cancer and passed away at home surrounded by loving family on November 30, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Stephen Brown and the late Denise (Lapham) Brown. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Tennille (Summers) Brown.

Jeremy, also affectionately referred to...

Nov 29, 2023

Susan L. "Susie" Corpman, 63, of Wylie, TX, a beacon of love and joy, passed away on November 29, 2023 at Richardson Methodist Hospital.

Born in Fort Lauderdale, FL, she is the daughter of the late Lynn C. Corpman and Catherine B. (Geraci) Corpman.

Susie's radiant spirit touched the lives of everyone she encountered. Her...

Nov 29, 2023

Walter Raymond Herring, 92, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2023. Walter married Barbara (Hunter) Herring, who preceded him in death on August 22, 2009. They were married for 58 years. He was born in Chester, PA to the late Walter and Gertrude Herring on May 30, 1931. "Wally" grew up in a loving...

Nov 29, 2023

Edith Annemarie Ritchie, 85, of Denver, PA and formerly of Schweinfurt, Germany, passed away on November 29, 2023. Born in Schweinfurt, Germany during World War II, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Lina Schaefer. Edith met her future husband Corbett Ritchie, a Sergeant in the US Army in Germany. After getting married, Edith, Corbett, and their...

Nov 29, 2023

Gina M. (DiTecco) Hill, 91, of Manheim, died on November 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 24, 1932, in Lansford, PA, she was the devoted wife of Thomas E. Hill, Sr. until his passing in 2005. They were married for 53 years at the time of his passing.

Gina was the...