Sep 14, 2023

Dean Paul Behnke, 81, of East Petersburg, passed away peacefully and with family on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Born in Kewanee, IL, he was the son of the late Raymond and Esther (Scovill) Behnke. He was married for 37 years to his beloved wife Tommie (Erickson) Behnke.

Dean worked for over 30 years at United States Postal...

Sep 14, 2023

Helen L. Trimble, 80, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital, Thursday, September 14, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Willis S. and Elizabeth E. (English) Denlinger. Helen was the wife of Wilbur S. "Will" Elser. She was also the wife of the late William G. Trimble, who died in 1993.

Helen was the...

Sep 12, 2023

Augustine Kobina Apprey, 68, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Born in Ajumako Techiman, Ghana, he was the son of the late Peter Apprey and Hannah Essiaw. He was married for over 35 years to his beloved wife Awurasi (Baidoo) Apprey.

Augustine, also affectionately remembered as "Kobby", "Captain Slim", and "Mr. Neat", was...

Sep 12, 2023

Ann T. England, 58, of 236 School House Rd., Lancaster, passed away on Friday, September 12 at her residence.

Born in East Chester, NY, Ann was the daughter of the late Joseph and Kathleen (Kogan) Gannon. She was formerly married to Bruce Eric England of Lancaster.

She had worked as a medical transcriptionist for the...

Sep 11, 2023

David F. Tarbart, 63, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at The Gardens for Memory Care of Easton.

Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Francis P. Tarbart and Anna Louise (Graff) Tarbart. He grew up in Orange County, California and graduated from Pacifica High School where he played football...

Sep 11, 2023

A Life Well Lived – Leo Joseph Androconis, age 89, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. Born in Shenandoah, PA, Leo was the son of the late Leo F. Androconis and Sarah (Malinowski) Androconis. Married to Leo in 1959, his beloved wife of 64 years, Patricia A. Hasara, survives him.

Leo grew up...

Sep 11, 2023

Margaret R. Girvin, 92, of Garden Spot Village, passed away peacefully Monday, September 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Emil D. and Nellie (Wroth) Becker. She was the loving wife of the late Robert I. Girvin, Sr. with whom she shared over 57 years of marriage before...

Sep 11, 2023

Michael P. Andras, Jr., age 85, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday, September 11, 2023. Born in Hazleton, PA., Michael was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Viola) Andras and graduated from Hazle Township High School in 1955.

After graduating high school, Michael went on to enlist in the United States...

Sep 11, 2023

Bonnie Sue Ream, 66, of Lancaster, passed away at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy, Monday, September 11, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Jean E. (Reddig) Hollinger.

Bonnie worked for many years as a retail manager for Pensupreme, Dunkin Donuts, and Turkey Hill.

A diehard...

Sep 10, 2023

Carmen I. Parrilla, 73, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juana (Pineiro) and Cesar Felipe Rosado.

Carmen was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking and working on puzzles...

Sep 10, 2023

Robert A. Bourassa, 91, of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Lancaster Nursing & Rehab.

Born in Manchester, NH, he was the son of the late Aurele and Viola (Cote) Bourassa. He was the loving husband of Suzanne (Rousseau) Bourassa.

Robert was a proud veteran, serving in the US Army during the...

Sep 9, 2023

Jay P. Evans, 84, of Ephrata passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Ephrata Manor, after a long illness. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Frank C. and Grace L. (Miller) Evans.

He is survived by his daughter, a sister, and multiple nieces and nephews.

Jay was an avid local...

Sep 9, 2023

Christian T. Widmann, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He shared 16 years of wonderful marriage with his wife Lori A. Capwell-Widmann.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William Jr. and Alice Sandra (Thompson) Widmann. Chris graduated from Archbishop Ryan High School in...

Sep 9, 2023

Arlene H. Graver went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Brethren Village. She celebrated her 89th birthday in January of this year. She was the wife of Melvin J. Graver, and they celebrated 68 years of marriage in March.

Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Adam and...

Sep 8, 2023

Martina Gutiérrez, 55 años, de Lancaster, fue recibida en los brazos del Señor el 8 de septiembre de 2023. Nacida en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, era hija de Reyes de León Núñez y Ramona Almonte Peguero. Fue la amada esposa de Francisco Gutiérrez durante más de 28 años.

Muchos recordarán a Martina por su amor y devoción...

Sep 7, 2023

Brian Thomas Reiter, 73, of Marietta, dies on September 7, 2023, at Mount Joy Hospice & Community Care.  Brian was born in Lebanon, PA on November 1, 1949, to the late George Z. & Elizabeth K. Meredith Reiter.  He was raised in Richland, PA and graduated from Eastern Lebanon County High School and Newberry College, in South Carolina.  Brian...

Sep 6, 2023

Robert Allen Freeman, 96 of Manheim PA, died September 6th 2023 while healing from hip surgery. He was called (Bob). He was born in Little Marsh, PA to Edna Mae Walker and August Charles Freeman. Bob was predeceased by his parents, his first wife of 50 yrs, Gwendolyn L Freeman (1998) and his only son Daryl Allen Freeman (2022),...

Sep 6, 2023

Albert M. Leanza, 91, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Al was born in Staten Island, NY, to the late Pasquale S. and Virginia T. (Ragonese) Leanza.

Al shared 58 years of marriage with his wife, Dolores A. (Mathiot) Leanza, who preceded him...

Sep 6, 2023

Dolores M. (Dolly) Wolpert Stipe entered into Eternal Rest on September 6, 2023 to join God and her beloved husband Leroy who passed on April 13, 2008. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her death. Born in Columbia, PA., Dolly was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Courtney) Wolpert. She was married to...

Sep 5, 2023

Deborah Ann Bosch passed away on Tuesday, September 5th, at Hamilton Arms. Born in Lancaster, on May 22nd, 1953, she was 70 years old. Her father was L. Vernon Dochterman and her mother was Audrey R. Sides (Dochterman) Bohner.

She is survived by her son, Christopher A. Bosch, her former husband, Walter W. Bosch, Jr., her granddaughter,...