Nov 1, 2023

William Witmer "Bill" Harrington, Jr., 54, of Conestoga, PA, passed away on November 1, 2023 after a lengthy battle with his health.

Bill was an avid and passionate outdoorsman who frequently hunted on family property in Potter County, PA. He was a member of the Indian Run Hunting Camp in Potter County as well. He enjoyed riding...

Nov 1, 2023

Laurie C. Thompson, 66, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2023 at Keystone Villa.

Born in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Curtis L. and Myrna F. (Gesner) Cassady. She was the wife of Rick L. Thompson.

She has been a 40+ years supporter of her husband's business, Fisher...

Nov 1, 2023

Mertis Byram Heimbach left this life to be with her Lord at 5:09 pm on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. There will be no public viewing of her remains but a service memorializing her life will be held in the chapel at Calvary Fellowship Homes, at 502 Elizabeth Drive, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at 1:00 pm, on November 7, 2023. She will...

Nov 1, 2023

Lt. Colonel Damon Lyell Rader, of Pleasant View Communities, formerly of Wilmore KY, was Promoted to Glory at age 91 after a short illness, exacerbated by damage to his lungs from chaplaincy work at Ground Zero in the days immediately following 9/11.

Damon was born in New York in 1932 to Lyell Mayes and Gladys Damon Rader,...

Oct 31, 2023

Kenneth Anthony Zechman, 78, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his Millersville home with his family by his side. Ken shared 43 years of marriage with his wife Mary Lee (Patterson) Zechman.

Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Irvin and Helen (Godlevski) Zechman. Ken graduated from Lebanon High School and served in...

Oct 30, 2023

Lois G. (Muehleisen) Sheaffer, wife of the late Ira V. Sheaffer, Jr., died Monday, October 30, 2023, at Landis Homes.

Oct 30, 2023

Evelyn W. Frace, 93, of 327 Spencer Ave. died in Manor Care, Inc., Lancaster, PA on October 30 th .

She was the wife of late Ray W. Frace, DDS. She was born in Bethlehem, PA, the daughter of the late William D. and Katherine M. Wolfe.

She was a registered nurse, graduating from St....

Oct 30, 2023

Josephine R. Manikas, 87, died Monday at Lancashire Hall. She had formerly resided with her daughter, Janice Hardeman on Parkwynne Dr in Lancaster.

She was the wife of the late Anthony E. Manikas, who died in 1951. Born in Gilberton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Anna (Yuknavage) Domblosky.

Josephine had...

Oct 29, 2023

George "Bill" William Rhyne Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2023, at Waters Cove Senior Living Community in Stone Mountain, GA ending his fifteen-year journey through Alzheimer's disease.

"Bill" was a loving husband to Kathleen Rhyne, a devoted father to George William Rhyne III, Kristin Rhyne McClure, and Kelly Rhyne, a beloved older brother to...

Oct 29, 2023

Joanne O'Connell passed away peacefully on October 29, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born in Pottsville, PA to Leo and Loretta Rabuck and graduated from Pottsville Catholic High School in 1951. She married Edward J. O'Connell in 1960 and after residing in Ardmore, PA and Allentown, PA, they settled in Pittsburgh, PA. While raising her five...

Oct 29, 2023

Austin Kreeger, 78 of Kirkwood, passed away at his home on October 29, 2023. Born to the late Raymond Wilson and Annie Fishel Kreeger in York, PA, Austin attended Dallastown Area High School, Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Millersville State College with a Bachelors' Degree in Education and Psychology, in 1974, and a Master's in Psychology in 1979. He...

Oct 29, 2023

Elizabeth L. "Betty" Phelan, 93, of Lancaster, went into the arms of angels on October 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late August F. and Alice M. Braungard. She was the beloved wife of Lawrence W. Phelan, until is passing in 1989.

A devout Catholic...

Oct 29, 2023

Edward Murray Itkowitz, 69, whose quick wit and inquisitive nature defined a life of many passions, died Sunday at his home in Lancaster, Pa.

Born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia by his loving parents Evelyn and Rube Itkowitz, Edward spent his youth listening to rock and roll and watching 1930-40s movies and comedians, which would shape his...

Oct 28, 2023

Jessie L. Fehl Harnish, 99, of Millersville passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at The Glen at Willow Valley. Born in Lancaster, and raised on the farm that was purchased by her family back in the 1760's, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Anna S. (Rankin) Fehl. Jessie was the beloved wife of the late...

Oct 28, 2023

Daniel Alan Roush, 74 years, passed away to be with the Lord on October 28, 2023. He was surrounded by his wife of 34 years and immediate family. Born in New Brighton, PA., he was the son of the late Robert John and Clara (Funkhouser) Roush.

Dan was a member of Breakout Ministries in Leola and was...

Oct 27, 2023

Brian S. Detwiler, age 51, passed away at his home in Mountville on October 27, 2023. Born in Mountville, Brian was the son of Marshall L. Detwiler and the late Linda O'Neil Detwiler. After graduating from Hempfield High School, Brian ultimately went on to earn his bachelor's degree in psychology from Penn State University. Brian was very proud of...

Oct 27, 2023

Henry R. Nein Jr., 73 of Conestoga passed away on October 27,2023. Known to all as Junior, he was born in Lancaster to the late Henry R. Nein Sr. and Marie Blossom (Minnick) Nein. For over 30 years he devoted his professional life to International Paper, previously known as Union Camp as a tow motor driver.

Outside...

Oct 27, 2023

Douglas A. "Doug" Kraybill, affectionately known as "Catfish", passed away on October 27, 2023, at the age of 71. He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the son of Herbert K. and Nancy (Mast) Kraybill. Doug was the loving husband of Barbara (Lemishko) Kraybill, with whom he shared 18 wonderful years of marriage.

After graduating Warwick High School...

Oct 27, 2023

Ian M. Keene was intelligent, kind and very entertaining to all his family and friends. He passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lancaster, PA on Friday, October 27, 2023 at the age of 27 years.

Born in Lancaster, PA, Ian was the cherished son of Wayne and Erica (Fierstein) Keene. He was a beloved brother to...

Oct 27, 2023

Elaine Elizabeth Vatral, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Landis Homes. Formerly from Owego, NY, she was married to the love of her life, Stephen A. Vatral, Jr. for 56 faithful years before his death in 2015.

She was born in Peckville, PA, the daughter of the late...