Jun 3, 2023

Phyllis Kurtz Harsh King, 86, New Holland and formerly of Paradise, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Born in Vintage, she was the daughter of the A. Ralph and Helen (Kneip) Kurtz. At age 8 her mother died, her father remarried, and Phyllis was adopted by Elizabeth (Johnson) Kurtz.

Her husband of...

Jun 3, 2023

Karen L. Hennessey passed peacefully in her sleep on June 3, 2023, at 3 AM.

Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Patricia S. Snyder and Leroy M Spade.

Karen is loved deeply by her family and is survived by her children, Richard Hennessey III, Sean Hennessey, husband of April, and...

Jun 2, 2023

Raymond (Ray) G. Pletcher, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his home, on June 2, 2023, at the age of 66. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Charles W. Pletcher and Ruth (Dusch) Pletcher. He was the husband of the late Deborah Lee (McCauley) Pletcher. Ray was an automotive mechanic for most of his career and a...

Jun 1, 2023

Ruth M. Becker, of Lititz, PA, passed away on June 1st, at the age of 91. She was born in Manheim Township and was the daughter of Ivan H. and Esther B. Snyder. She was the wife of the late Warren S. Becker. They celebrated 62 years of marriage until his passing in 2017.

She grew up...

Jun 1, 2023

Christine A. Conner, 81, of Lancaster, entered eternal rest on June 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Sadie A. Goralski.

A lifelong Catholic, she dedicated herself to the Lord and her family. Her most beloved title was "Grandma" to her grandchildren and great...

May 31, 2023

Lisa Jane Armstrong, 73, of Lancaster, PA formerly of Wilmington, DE passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

I was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Alliene (Gasser) and William James Brittingham. I was the beloved wife to Douglas Armstrong, with whom I shared over 39 years of marriage.

I grew up working alongside...

May 31, 2023

Delores I. "Dee" Worley, 87, of Lititz, passed away, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Neffsville. Born in Vandergrift, PA, she was the daughter of the late Matthew E. and Margaret (Fuller) Dodson. Dee was the loving wife of Robert L. Worley, with whom she celebrated nearly 69 years of marriage.

Dee worked in healthcare for many years...

May 31, 2023

Robin L McCoury Powell, 67, passed away at her sister's Manor Township home on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, under the care of Hospice & Community Care. She was born in West Grove, the daughter of the late Raphall M. McCoury, Jr. and the late Frances J. (Elville) McCoury.

Robin attended Oxford High School, and she worked as...

May 31, 2023

Robert J. Coelho, 82, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 31 at Lancaster General Hospital with his wife and family by his side. Born in Maui, HI, he was the son of the late Manuel and Teresa (Ventura) Coelho. Bob was the husband of Mary V. (Bialobryski) Coelho, with whom he celebrated 57 years of marriage this...

May 30, 2023

Abigail Elizabeth Howard, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2023. Born in Pottstown, Abby was the daughter of Ted and Sandy (Hohenwarter) Heisey. She was a graduate of Manheim Township class of 2000 and The Pennsylvania State University class of 2004 with a degree in journalism. Abby attended St. Anne's Catholic Church all her life.

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May 30, 2023

Marla L. Haynick, 76, of East Lampeter Twp., passed away at Brethren Village on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Jean L. (Martin) Dahr.

She graduated from Hialeah High School in Hialeah, FL. Marla worked as a bank teller and in customer service for Bank of...

May 30, 2023

Abbey Ina Harris, 67, of Lititz, PA, and formerly of Milton, MA, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Esther (Yakus) Cohen. She recently celebrated 44 years of marriage on May 27th with her beloved husband Arnold Jay Harris.

A professional teacher for over 35 years,...

May 29, 2023

Susan S Mills, 66, of Manheim Township passed away on May 29th after a valiant battle with cancer. Susan was a devoted daughter to her parents, Barbara R Mills and Robert S Mills, who predeceased her. She is survived by her brothers, Robert S Mills, Jr and wife Nancy of Naples, Florida and John D Mills and wife Joyce...

May 29, 2023

Jay Robert Habecker ("Bob") was a kind, decent, nature-loving man who cherished his family and served his country. He was a gardener at heart, and for most of his life tended the area in Lancaster County around his home and the farm where he was born on Spring Valley Road. The flowers he planted delight everyone who passes by...

May 29, 2023

Kenneth B. "Ken" Kepple, 81, of Lancaster and formerly of Johnstown, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, May 29, 2023. Born in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Bernard and Dorothy (Meyers) Kepple. He was married for over 59 years to his beloved wife, Loretta (Solomon) Kepple.

Ken graduated from Central Catholic High School....

May 28, 2023

Anna Smith, 98, of Lititz passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023. Born in Todd, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Rebecca (Hershey) Heeter. She was the wife of the late Marlin H. Smith who passed away in 1997.

She worked at Masonic Homes as a purchasing secretary for many years. Anna served as...

May 28, 2023

Doil E. Birchall, 82, died May 28 th , at Mennonite Home where she had lived for three years.

She was the daughter of the late George & Essie Elliot. She was the wife of Edward Birchall, who died in 2004.

Mrs. Birchall had worked at Lancaster General Hospital before retiring. She liked to sew...

May 27, 2023

Doreen "Sue" M. Valesano, 83, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023. She was the wife of the late Eugene "Geno" Valesano, with whom she shared 54 years of a beautiful marriage. Doreen, also known as Sue, was born in Wheatley, Ontario, Canada, to the late Marjorie (Clarke) and Harold H. Simpson.

Sue is survived...

May 27, 2023

Alberto M. Apacible, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, May 27 2023.

He was the husband of Rosario Reprado Apacible, with whom he shared 17 years of marriage this past May 26th. Born in Manila, Philippines, he was the son of the late Jose Apacible, Sr. and Maria Panganiban Apacible. He was preceded in death by...

May 26, 2023

Reita King, 91, passed away at Willow Valley Communities, Willow Street, PA, on Friday, May 26, 2023. Born in Clovis, NM on January 3, 1932, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years (Jerry King Sr.).

Reita was an accomplished and highly skilled musician with an extensive background in Piano, Voice, and Handbells. She...