Oct 18, 2023

Richard W. Meier, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Mennonite Home. Born in Crete, IL, he was the son of the late William T. and Emma Meier. He shared over 62 years of marriage with Virginia Lee Meier, until her passing in December 2022.

Born and raised in a farming lifestyle, Richard...

Oct 16, 2023

Richard "Rick" E. Sipe, Jr., 74, of New Holland, formerly of Lititz, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was born in Lancaster, the son of the late Richard E. and Grace L. (Martin) Sipe.

Rick graduated from Warwick High School, Class of 1967, and was active in Varsity Football...

Oct 16, 2023

The book of River Paige Olmsted's life began in Matthews, North Carolina in February 2006. Born to John A. and Molly S. (Holgate) Olmsted, River would soon become the middle child, and share many memories with siblings Noelle, and Helen Olmsted. The final chapter tragically ended on October 16, 2023.

The adventures in between were shared with...

Oct 16, 2023

Thai Kim Vu, 81, of 635 Candlewyck Rd., Lancaster, died Monday afternoon at her residence.

She was the wife of Y Van Vu of Lancaster. Born in Hanoi, Vietnam, Thai was the daughter of the late Xuyen Dinh Nguyen and the late Hoa Thi Nguyen.

She had been a homemaker, and she enjoyed knitting, traveling...

Oct 15, 2023

William K. "Bill" Brenneman Sr., 66, of Lititz passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Elvin Brenneman and Joyce (Uhrich) Brenneman.

He was a 1975 graduate of Manheim Central High School. Bill worked at Woodstream in Lititz and worked his way up through...

Oct 15, 2023

Betty A Shelly, 92, of Lititz, PA passed away at Kadima Rehab & Nursing in Palmyra, PA, on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Betty was the loving wife of Darrell Shelly, until his passing in 2021.

She grew up on the farm of her grandparents, the late Herman and Sadie Ellinger, along the Chiques Creek outside of Manheim,...

Oct 15, 2023

Norman Seidman, 90, of Lancaster, passed away October 15, 2023. Born in NY, he was the son of the late Ben and Mary Seidman. He was married 64 years to Rita Seidman.

Norman received a bachelor's degree from CUNY (City University of New York) in chemical engineering. He also passed his test for the professional engineer license....

Oct 15, 2023

James L. Sten, 74, of 346 Banyan Circle Dr., Lancaster, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, October 15 th .

He was the husband of the late Norma L. Foster Sten, who passed away in 2005. Born in Renovo, PA, he was the son of the late Leroy and Mary Elizabeth McGuire Sten.

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Oct 15, 2023

Patricia Ann Pontz-Colson, 76, of 140 E. Walnut St., Lancaster, died Sunday at her home.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Howard A. and Catherine M. Flora Rohm. She was the wife of the late Charles W. Colson who died in 1997.

Pat was an entrepreneur of several businesses in Lancaster...

Oct 14, 2023

Joani K. Sheaffer, 53, of Salunga passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023. Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of Eugene and Kathleen (Deaner) Baldwin. She was the loving wife of the late Baird Sheaffer who passed away in 2019.

She was a graduate of Hempfield High School. Joani went onto work for the US Post...

Oct 14, 2023

James Paul Kopf, age 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born in Lancaster, PA, to the late Mary (Flick) and George W. Kopf, and a native of the city's Cabbage Hill neighborhood. James shared 59 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Linda (Lorenzon).

He was...

Oct 14, 2023

Christopher M. McCann, 43, of Lancaster, succumbed to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident, on October 14, 2023. Born in Reading, he was the son of Michael J. Sr. and Deborah L. McCann. He would've celebrated 17 years of marriage, memories, and laughs with Roberta (Belock) McCann on October 21.

Serving others was Chris' calling in life....

Oct 14, 2023

Joyce E. Kennedy, 40, of Lancaster, PA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, October 14 th .

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Paul E. and Judith Lehman of Lancaster.

Joyce had worked at Burger King for the past 14 years. She enjoyed country music and loved to spend time with her family...

Oct 14, 2023

John F. Enright III, 67, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday at Lancaster General Hospital following his battle with brain cancer.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of late John F. Jr. and Mary Stoll Enright. He was married to Lorraine M. Fossedahl Enright, with whom he celebrated their 48 th wedding anniversary this past December 10...

Oct 13, 2023

Roza Csoboth, 85, of Lancaster, PA, went home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2023. Roza was born in 1938, in Okany, Hungary, to Albert and Rosalia Fabian. She fled Hungary in 1956 at the age of 17, eventually arriving in the U.S.A. as a refugee. She met and married Frank Csoboth, to whom she was married...

Oct 13, 2023

Isabel Cecilia Johannessen, aged 93, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at St. Anne's Retirement Community in Columbia, PA. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, resided in Woodbury, NJ for 62 years and was the beloved wife of Harold M. Johannessen, with whom she shared nearly 74 years of unwavering love and companionship.

Isabel's journey through...

Oct 12, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the death of Cynthia Bard Hollinger on October 12, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Ruth E. (Koser) Bard. Cynthia was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, auntie and friend. She dedicated part of her life to nurturing and inspiring the...

Oct 12, 2023

In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Ann Benning aka "Sprinkles"

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Elizabeth Ann Benning, who departed from this world on October 12, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends, and peacefully transitioned to eternal rest.

Elizabeth Ann Benning was born on...

Oct 12, 2023

Katherine A. "Kitty" Stoner, of Lancaster, PA, entered eternal peace surrounded by her family on October 12, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born on December 22nd, 1940 to the late Jesse L. Marquart I and Grace E. (Tyson) Marquart. Kitty was the wife of the late Benjamin F. Stoner, Jr., with whom she is now reunited after...

Oct 12, 2023

Vernon E. Coffroth, age 96 passed away at his home on October 12, 2023. Born in Christiana, he was the son of the late Ralph and Hannah (Smoker) Coffroth.

Vernon served at the end of WWII in the United States Army. He was an active member in the Christiana American Legion. He was a farmer at heart...