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...

Oct 12, 2023

Dr. Daniel H. Lin, 91, of 1010 Pleasure Rd, Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, October 12 th at the Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He had previously lived on Sunset Ave. in Ephrata.

Dr Lin was the husband of Judy P. Chu Lin, with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage this past January 2 nd...

Oct 11, 2023

Dorothy S. "Dottie" Brown, age 92, passed away on October 11, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Wilkes Barre, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lottie (Michalski) Shimko.

After completing high school, Dottie went on to work Bell Atlantic AT&T as a telephone operator and retired as a supervisor. She was an avid...

Oct 11, 2023

Melissa A. Bigler, 48, of Millersville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital. She was a beloved daughter, wife, and friend, known to many as "Missy."

Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of Mildred Elaine (Rickett) and Clair "Chico" Eugene Rowe. She was the cherished wife of Tomas, with whom...

Oct 11, 2023

Winifred R. Johns, 89, of Calvary Fellowship Homes, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Born in Quarryville, she was the daughter of the late Chester M. and Ruth (Livengood) Landis. Winifred was the loving wife of Marvin F. Johns, who died in 1988.

Winifred worked as a secretary for Lancaster Guidance Center for many years. Afterward she...

Oct 10, 2023

Joan E. Horn, 89, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Born in Mount Joy, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Anna (Leibfried) Showalter. She was the wife of the late Donald L. Horn who passed away in 2015.

Joan graduated from Columbia High School in 1952. She worked for Armstrong Cork...

Oct 10, 2023

Juanita A. "Jenny" Rodriguez, 68, of Lancaster, Pa, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was the wife of the late Ramon Rodriguez.

Juanita was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to the late Roberto and Julia Baez.

Juanita was a Personal Care Assistant for Faithful at Home Care...

Oct 10, 2023

Jeraline Joan Mellinger, 76, of Willow Valley Communities, was made whole and welcomed home into eternal life with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was a joyful, energetic and loving, wife, mom and grandma. Her husband of 52 years, Barry Mellinger, preceded her in death. We are comforted to know that "Bar & Jer" are...

Oct 10, 2023

Judith Lux Yarwood, of Lancaster, PA, passed unexpectedly following an accidental fall and head injury on October 10, 2023. Born on March 22, 1957,

Judi devoted much of her life to raising her family and focusing on her two sons. Prior to that, she graduated from the University of Bridgeport and became a Registered Nurse, serving in...

Oct 10, 2023

Heather Dawn Taylor Sperry, age 75, entered her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Born in East London, South Africa, Heather was the daughter of the late Cecil William Arthur Taylor and Susanna Adriana du Plessis.

An East London Technical College graduate, Heather began her young adult life as...

Oct 10, 2023

Ronald Lee Mentzer, 82, of Lititz, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Born in Lurgan, PA, he was the son of the late Fred and Pearl Mentzer. Ronnie married Judi Markert Mentzer on December 14, 1963.

Ronnie attended Warwick High School. He worked for 45 years as a tow motor operator...

Oct 10, 2023

Eberhard "Bud" G. Schroeder, formerly of Ft. Mill SC, died peacefully on October l0, 2023 at his home in Lancaster PA, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by Linda, his wife of 53 years, and his two daughters: Andrea Martin and Laura Schroeder. He is also survived by two grandchildren Aidan and Keira Martin, and two sisters,...

Oct 9, 2023

Doris C. Wright, aged 94, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Luther Acres in Lititz, Pennsylvania. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Joseph E. Henkel and Ruth L. Mathaney.

Doris was preceded in death by her beloved husband, the late Thomas R. Wright.

Doris spent her last 17 years at...

Oct 9, 2023

Barbara Cavanaugh Sullivan, age 90, died peacefully on October 9, 2023, at Lakeside, Willow Valley Communities. Barbara was born in Providence, Rl, the oldest child of Joseph and Victoria Cavanaugh. She graduated in 1954 from the University of Rhode Island where she met her husband, Bob, of 66 years.

A lifelong Catholic, she and Bob served as...

Oct 8, 2023

John Joseph Mikita, 78, of Lititz, passed away, Sunday, October 8, 2023. Born in Braddock, PA, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Berta) Mikita. John was the loving husband of Georgine Rene (Butko) Mikita, his high school sweetheart and best friend, with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage.

John earned his bachelor's...

Oct 7, 2023

Alice L. Rogers, born on August 3, 1931 and passed away on October 7, 2023. She was the wife of the late John Rogers.

She loved her family and friends. She enjoyed crocheting and gardening. She was a hard-working woman. One of her jobs was making wire conveyer belts.

She is survived by her daughter,...