Jul 20, 2023

George J. Rudy, 65, of Ephrata, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2023 in Montana. He joins his beloved high school sweetheart in heaven, the late Marianne T. (Strosser) Rudy, with whom he shared more than 39 years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster, George was the son of the late Frederick M. Rudy and Geneva M. (Flick)...

Jul 20, 2023

Andres F. Thode, Jr. 59, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at York Wellspan Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manhatten, NY he was the son of Francisco Thode and the late Aida Iris (Quinones) Thode.

Andres was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. He attended Columbia Christian Fellowship Church....

Jul 20, 2023

Deborah A. Smith, 64, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

Born in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Boyd H. and Rosalie A. (Heckman) Custer.

Deb worked as a caregiver at Vineyard Personal Care Home in Lancaster. Some of her interests included going camping, reading, doing crosswords, and collecting ginger...

Jul 20, 2023

Dorothy "Dot" Vaughn Herr, 86, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Born in Eastman, GA, she was the daughter of the late John and Pearl Vaughn. She was married for over 61 years to her beloved husband Thomas M. Herr.

Dot was a 1955 graduate of Eastman High School. She retired from RCA/Burle...

Jul 19, 2023

Steven J. Georgilis, 56, of Manheim, passed away Thursday, July 19, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Gary, IN, Steven was the son of John S. Georgilis of Trinity Fl, and the late Mary Tiliakos Georgilis. He was married for 31 years to Irene V. Christoff Georgilis.

Steven was a 1974 graduate of Purdue University,...

Jul 19, 2023

Joseph Corallo, 73, of 348 Breckenridge Way, Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, July 19 th at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of Miriam DiDonatantonio Corallo, with whom he would have celebrated his 49 th wedding anniversary this coming August 6 th .  He was the eldest son of the late Salvatore and Salvatora Corallo from...

Jul 19, 2023

Christopher P. Mitchell, 38, formerly of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, July 19 in St. Petersburg, Russia where he had been residing.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Cindy L. and James L. Anderson, and Phillip E. and Joni A. Mitchell all of Lititz.

Chris was a self-starter and entrepreneur. He was most...

Jul 18, 2023

Always aware of treating others as they would like to be treated. In Regina's memory, please pay it forward with selfless random acts of kindness.

Regina Anabelle (Hershman) Messer, 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Born in Cumberland, MD, she was a daughter of the late Mary Ann Donagher Hershman and Earl...

Jul 18, 2023

Paul T. Burke passed away July 18th at the Susquehanna Valley Nursing Center at the age of 91. He is survived by 4 sons and 2 daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 son and his wife Marquerite. No service is planned at this time as he is donating his body to...

Jul 17, 2023

Richard James Hannigan passed away on July 17, 2023. Richard is survived by his brother, Michael Hannigan and his sisters, Patricia Hannigan and Mary Valdes.

Born April 11, 1933, he was predeceased by his parents Thomas Hannigan and Mary (Groft) Hannigan, his brother, Thomas, and by his wife, Rosa.

He is also survived by nieces...

Jul 17, 2023

Lucian Li, son, smiler of outrageous smiles, grandson, pride of all family and polite to all, brother, protector of any kid smaller or younger than himself, friend, the person you need on your right just before or after you have gone left, teammate, hard-worker who will stay with you on the field so he can chat you back to...

Jul 17, 2023

Pamela J. (Frick) Sensenig, 54, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Hospice and Community Care surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of Paul W. and the late Sara J Frick. She was the beloved wife to Thomas Sensenig with whom she celebrated 25 years of marriage. She...

Jul 17, 2023

The Rev. Peter William Francis Nodyne went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who he faithfully served for over 80 years. He was born on January 7, 1927, in Jersey City, New Jersey. His father was the late Peter William Nodyne and his mother, the late Katherine (Christmann) Nodyne. He was baptized and confirmed at...

Jul 16, 2023

Ethan Haas, 21, of Mount Joy, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 16, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Jennifer Geiser Haas and J. Craig Haas. Ethan was a 2020 graduate of Lancaster Mennonite High School, where he was a chess team champion, earning 2nd Place in his division in the 2019 State Scholastic Chess...

Jul 16, 2023

Charming and funny, devoted father, husband and pappy passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023.

Ken was born in York and grew up in Lancaster. He was the only son with three sisters (Cathy Strine Shade, Judy Skowronck and Margaret Strine) of Leroy K. Strine and Althea Strine (Chadwick). Ken entered the U.S. Army in 1968 and...

Jul 16, 2023

Dale Edward Pollard, Jr., 58, of Elizabethtown, PA, and formerly of Uniontown, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of Dale Edward Pollard, Sr., and the late Betty (Stewart) Pollard.

Dale was a graduate of Uniontown High School. In his youth he enjoyed staying active and playing...

Jul 15, 2023

Winifred "Winnie" M. Harris, 95, of Pequea, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Born in Newmanstown, PA she was the daughter of the late William M. and Emily (Leibig) Hickernell. She was the beloved wife to the late Harry J. Harris, who passed in 1995.

Prior to retirement, Winnie worked as a baker for Millersville University...

Jul 15, 2023

Earl H. "Butch" Elsen, II, 75, of Pequea Township, left this world on Saturday, July 15, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones after a very courageous battle with a lengthy illness.

Born and raised in Lancaster to the late Earl H. and Ruth Elizabeth (Dietrich) Elsen, Earl graduated from J. P. McCaskey High School.

Earl...

Jul 15, 2023

Francis V. "Frank" Burns, 78, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, July 15, at Essa Flory Hospice Center.  Born in Plymouth, PA, Frank was the son of the late Thomas V. and Charlotte (Virtue) Burns.  He was married to Joan Herr Burns for forty-eight years.

Frank was employed as division credit manager by Rutt Custom Kitchens for twenty-five years,...

Jul 13, 2023

Marcia R. Reardan (nee Rike) passed away peacefully at her residence in Lancaster (Willow Street) PA, on July 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Marcia was born on 8/10/27 in East Orange, New Jersey. An "army brat", she lived in and attended school in 15 states before graduating from Delray Beach HS in Florida in 1945....