Sep 27, 2023

Frederick Charles Wagaman, Jr., 81 of Lancaster, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Penn State Lancaster Health Center following a brief illness. He was born February 27, 1942, the son of the late Frederick Charles Wagaman, Sr. and the late Angela Anna (Breighner).

Fred is survived by his wife of 33 years, Janice (Hakes) Wagaman whom he...

Sep 27, 2023

Howard Warren Bartholomew (Bart), 91, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023, in his home in Lampeter, with his devoted wife and daughters by his side.

Born in Twin Oaks, Delaware County, he was the son of the late John C. and Elsa (Wenkel) Bartholomew. As a young boy, he enjoyed riding his pony Pal, hunting with...

Sep 26, 2023

Richard B. "Dick" Kauffman, 96, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his residence.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Orion and Lena (McCoy) Kauffman. He was married for 55 years to the late Mary A. (Bechok) Kauffman before her passing.

Dick worked as a Production Planner for...

Sep 26, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Herr (Hershey), 89, of Lancaster, PA, entered her eternal rest on September 26, 2023, following a recent illness.

Mary was born on February 5, 1934, in Lancaster PA, attended Lancaster Mennonite School, and was married on September 3, 1966. Following a month-long honeymoon tour of US national parks, the couple spent the first year of...

Sep 26, 2023

Donald L. Robinson, 73, of Millersville borough, beloved husband, father, Pap, and friend, died peacefully in the arms of his wife with his children by his side. He is now home in the presence of the Lord. Don suffered complications from serious fall on Sept.26 th , three days after his return from a 50 th anniversary celebration out...

Sep 25, 2023

Jack S. Smith, age 81, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on September 25, 2023. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Stiles H. and Olive Marie (Horning) Smith.

Jack was a member of LCBC Lancaster Campus. He honorably served his country in the United States Army reserves. He was an avid runner and...

Sep 25, 2023

Larry W. McElroy, 68, of Pequea, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Russell and Pauline (Dennis) McElroy.

Many remember Larry for his impeccable sense of humor and his sense of living life to the fullest.

Larry is survived by his sons: Larry W....

Sep 25, 2023

Treba Ruhl, 85, a woman known for her strong will, passed away on September 25, 2023. Treba was born on April 16, 1938, to Cyrus and Leah Ruhl in Lancaster County

One of Treba's favorite pastimes was sewing and was known to make beautiful blankets and quilts. She also had a fondness for the outdoors and hunting....

Sep 24, 2023

Roger H. Flury, 76, of Lancaster passed away September 24, 2023. He was born in the winter of 1946 to the late Calvin K. and Mary (Boyer) Flury in Lancaster. Roger was a 3rd generation foundry man and dedicated 28 years to the family business, Flury Foundry, where he served as president for many years. He retired from the...

Sep 24, 2023

Dr. Arthur William Craig Abrom passed away on September 24th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hackensack, New Jersey on July 20th 1967, he was the son of Barbara (Furo) Abrom and the late Arthur Grant Abrom.

Arthur was the school Superintendent for the Lebanon School District and also served the School District of Lancaster...

Sep 23, 2023

Carol W. "Mickey" Blefko, 88, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Pleasant View Retirement Community. Born in Johnstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Ann (Byrnes) McKenrick.

She graduated from Ebensburg Cambria High School and later received her Bachelor's degree from Pittsburgh Carlow College. Carol served as the school nurse...

Sep 23, 2023

Gordon L. Sheaffer, Sr., 84, of Lancaster, passed away at Abbeyville Nursing and Rehabilitation, Lancaster on Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was the beloved husband to the late Donna (Butler) Sheaffer with whom he celebrated over 61 years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Violet (Miller) and Edward C. Sheaffer....

Sep 23, 2023

Nguyet Thi Ly, 89, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Services will be held from 8AM to 11AM at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543.

Interment will follow at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

Sep 23, 2023

Robert Clair, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at his residence. Born in Lititz, he was the son of the late Amos C. and Ruth (Miller) Clair.

Robert was a big football fan and always made sure to turn on a game. His favorite team was the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also enjoyed traveling...

Sep 23, 2023

Lucy Welk Ames, 96, formerly of Leaman Place, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Neffsville Nursing & Rehabilitation. Her husband Edwin Leon Ames died in 1989.

Born in Millersville, Lucy was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Kathryn (Munson) Welk. She graduated from East Lampeter High School, and worked as an inspector for Schick...

Sep 23, 2023

William John Griffith, 81, passed away after a long battle with cancer on September 23, 2023.

Born in 1942 in Sydney, Australia to William Joshua and Rosanna Griffith, John leaves his beloved wife Anne Griffith, of Willow Valley, after 6 joy-filled years together.

John is predeceased by his first wife, Rhonda Griffith. They were married...

Sep 22, 2023

Wesley Thomas Jones, 66, of Brooksville Florida passed away on September 22nd, 2023. Wes was a produce industry veteran known for his memorable laugh and smile. He will be dearly missed by family, friends, and colleagues.

Wes was a dedicated worker at Four Seasons Produce in Ephrata PA, following a career that spanned more than 30 years....

Sep 22, 2023

"Pain doesn't make people, It's love that makes people. The pain is inconsequential. It's love that saves them." (Caduceus Clay, Critical Role)

Theadora "Thea" Cassidy, filled out her first character sheet as Samuel Walter, a short, rotund, pre-maturely balding lawful-good human with high intelligence and wisdom stats. Her adventuring began with her best friend, mentor,...

Sep 22, 2023

Ruth Darlene (Long) Schlegel, 77, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at home after spending time with her loving family. Born in West Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anna E. (Hoverter) and William R. Long, Sr.

Ruth was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Prior to retirement, she...

Sep 21, 2023

Jeanne W. Leib died peacefully Thursday, September 21, 2023 at LGH after a brief illness. She was 95 years old. Born in Hanover, PA she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mildred Wagner. Jeanne was the wife of the late Ronald J. Leib with whom she shared over 70 years of marriage before his passing in 2021....