Oct 3, 2023

Irene C. Metzger, a woman whose humor, quiet strength, and love touched the hearts of all who knew her, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023. She was born on January 13, 1934, making her 89 years old at the time of her passing.

Irene had a passion for the simple joys in life. She adored cooking...

Oct 3, 2023

Bernard "Bud" J. Oracewski, 91, passed away at Providence Place Senior Living, Lancaster, PA, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He shared almost 53 years with his wife Dorothy A. (Gwiazdowski) Oracewski before her death in 2012.

Born in Nanticoke, Luzerne County, PA, Bud was raised by his maternal grandmother Mary (Studna) Lawrence and his great uncle Joseph...

Oct 3, 2023

William "Bill" "Billy" Shenk passed away October 3, 2023 at the age of 87 at Fairmount Homes in Ephrata, PA surrounded by his adoring family. Bill was born in Hinkletown on December 11, 1935 to Emery B. and Anna Mae (Hibshman). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Clarence, Marvin and Emery and 6 sisters, Ethel Getz, Bernice...

Oct 3, 2023

Gordon H. Becker II, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 3 rd at Lancaster General Hospital following a lengthy battle with lung cancer.

Born in York, PA , he was the husband of Gaynor (Sterner) Becker and the son of the late Gordon H. Becker and...

Oct 3, 2023

Catherine F. Zajac, 77, of 1019 Jeffrey Lane, Lititz, died Tuesday at Lancaster General Hospital.

She was the wife of the late John S. Zajac, who died in 1990. Born in Conshohocken, Catherine was the daughter of the late Victor and Catherine Piziak Frost.

Catherine had been a homemaker, and had formerly worked in the...

Oct 3, 2023

Anna E. Byerly, 89, of Conestoga View formerly of 2001 Wabank Road, Lancaster died on Tuesday morning at her residence.

Loving wife and mother, she was a homemaker and a member of Grace Lutheran Church.  In her early years, she was a member of the Millersville Women's Club and President of the Young Democrats of Lancaster.

Oct 3, 2023

Virginia Pearce Monical, 94, of Ephrata Manor, 250 Parkview Heights Rd., Ephrata, and formerly of Millersville, died of natural causes Tuesday evening at Ephrata Community Hospital. She was the wife of the late Urban L. Monical, an Industrial Arts Professor at Millersville University who died in June, 2000.

Mrs. Monical was born in Jerseyville, IL, the daughter...

Oct 3, 2023

Marie Elizabeth Oatman DeVerter, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Marie was born to parents Leroy Benjamin and Evelyn Ellen (Spotts) Oatman in Lancaster, PA. She married her beloved husband Richard W. DeVerter in 1949, who passed just 5 days prior to her.

Marie was a charter member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church...

Oct 3, 2023

Francis "Frank" N. Morgan, 78, of Manheim, passed away on Tuesday evening at the Lebanon VA Hospital.

He was the husband of Nancy J. Gochenaur Morgan, with whom he would have celebrated their 54 th wedding anniversary this May 20th. Born in Somerville, MA, he was the son of the late William and Gertrude Rogers Morgan.

Oct 2, 2023

Arden (Art) R. Leese of Lititz, PA (age 70) passed away on October 2, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Debra B. Leese with whom he shared 44 years of married bliss.

Born in York, PA, Art was predeceased by his parents Newell A. Leese and Charmaine D. Swope (nee...

Oct 2, 2023

Michael A. Creasy, 66, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly at his hunting cabin, on October 2, 2023, in Shunk, PA. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Frank D. Sr. and Esther V. Creasy. In June, he, and Mary Lou (Strother) Creasy, celebrated 44 years of marriage, memories, and love.

Those who knew Mike,...

Oct 2, 2023

Joseph H. Hughes, 82, formerly of 99 Valleybrook Dr., Lancaster, passed away Monday morning at Landis Homes where he had resided.

He was the husband of the late Lillian "Lee" Grant Hughes, who passed away in 1989. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Ernest and Elizabeth Bebb Hughes.

Joseph had worked...

Oct 2, 2023

Charles R. "Chuck" King, 79, of Lancaster died Monday at Lancaster General Hospital.

He retired in 1991 as Foreman at JC Snavely Co. formerly named BB Martin.  He was a Custom Mill Worker and Cabinet Maker.  In the 1940's, he worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad and he graduated from Stevens Trade School. He was a member of...

Oct 1, 2023

Amos Gelin, 69, of Lancaster, a dedicated family man and a beloved member of the Haitian Maranatha Bible Church, passed away on October 1, 2023, after a battle with a lengthy illness. He was years old. Born on October 12, 1953, in Haiti, Amos was a hard worker. Before his illness he was a line employee at Tyson Foods,...

Oct 1, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend

Jenny T. Ngo, 71, passed away on October 1, 2023 at home with her husband and children by her side.

We welcome friends to say goodbye.

Visitation: Friday, October 6, 2023 10:00am – 12:00pm Charles Snyder Funeral Home 2421 Willow Street Pike Willow...

Oct 1, 2023

Susan C. Laskoske, a devoted homemaker, loving mother, and dedicated wife, passed away on October 1, 2023, at the age 93. Susan's life was marked by a deep love for her family, a passion for knitting, and a spirit of adventure as she journeyed through various places alongside her beloved husband Merritt J. Laskoske, who preceded her in death...

Oct 1, 2023

Pauline G. Gerhart, 93, of Columbia, was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on October 1, 2023. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Amos M. and Ella B. Groff. She was the loving wife of the late Benjamin J. Shenk, Emerson Kane, and Lewis Clark Gerhart.

Many will fondly remember Pauline...

Sep 30, 2023

"I lived and then I died"-JW

James T. "Jim" Weaver, 79, AKA Pop-Pop, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, 9/30/23. He was born in Lancaster to the late Robert R. and Josephine M. (Ottiger) Weaver. He was married 59 years to his beloved wife Sue (Minnich) Weaver.

Jim graduated from Warwick High School and...

Sep 30, 2023

David J. Stauffer, 62, of Millersville, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born in Lancaster, PA, to James W. Stauffer Jr. and the late Ellyn (Doty-Hess) Stauffer.

David proudly served his country as a United States Marine from 1979 to 1981, achieving the rank of Lance Corporal (CPL E3). He was a dedicated...

Sep 30, 2023

Erna Mary Huber, born on April 22, 1950, and passed away on September 30, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Wukits) Kanarr. She was a beloved wife to Steven G. Huber for twenty years. After graduating high school, Erna went on to a career as a legal secretary. She was a devoted cat owner...