Apr 23, 2023

Kay Jacqueline Starr, 81, of Lancaster, passed away at home on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Born in Ephrata, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jacques and Alverta Miller. Kay was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dennis M. Starr, who passed away in 2021, and her brother, Ronald Lee Miller.

Kay was...

Apr 23, 2023

Leon C. Beard, 70, of Lancaster, PA formerly of Avenel, NJ and Clinton, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Born in Clinton, NC he was the son of the late Callie Sanders. He was the former husband to Evelyn (Thompson) Beard.

Leon was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the NY Giants, and the...

Apr 23, 2023

Erica Lynn Knox, 40, passed away April 23, 2023. She was born to Lisa Kiessling and the late Dennis J. Knox in the fall of 1982. She spent her life with her family in Lancaster.

Erica (aka Biggie and Aunt Gaga) was a bright light in the lives of those who loved her. She was the family...

Apr 22, 2023

Robert M. "Mike" Ness, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Born in Columbia, PA he was the son of the late Helen Mae Ness and Cleon Welsh. He was the beloved husband to Jennifer (Haines) Ness.

Robert enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed attending concerts and taking road trips to numerous places. He...

Apr 22, 2023

Diane Marie Hoover, 52, of Lititz, passed away peacefully at the Inpatient Unit of Hospice & Community Care on Saturday, April 22, 2023 after more than a 4-year battle with cancer. Born on May 4, 1970, she was the daughter of Herbert & Gloria Nixdorf of Lancaster, PA, and the wife of Greg Hoover with whom she shared 29...

Apr 22, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Luke Adams. Beloved husband of Paula Eller and the son of the late Donald Adams and Maureen Mulshine Adams.

Luke graduated from Hempfield H.S. and served in the U.S. Navy. He operated Cleanfreak Performance Cleaning where he mentored many. Through heartbreak and life struggles...

Apr 21, 2023

Arbuta Wagner Boothman died in her sleep following a four-day illness on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the age of 96. The daughter of Clemens and Abbie Wagner, Bonnie was born on a farm in Turbotville, PA, on March 13, 1927, the fourth of five children.

After Bonnie completed high school and one year at Bloomsburg Normal...

Apr 21, 2023

Doris L. Kiehl, age 105, of Flemington PA, went to be with her Lord on April 21, 2023, at St. Anne's Retirement Community in Columbia, PA.

Born June 4, 1917, in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of Henry S. Shaffer and Inez Trude Shaffer of DuBois. She was a graduate of DuBois High School, class of...

Apr 21, 2023

Louis Perry Caccamo, 80, of Lancaster, passed away April 21, 2023. He was born to the late Samuel and Ruth Caccamo. Louis proudly served his country in the United States Airforce. A graduate of McCaskey High School, Louis went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from Villanova Law. He practiced law for many years, dedicating his career to...

Apr 21, 2023

Dixie Robinson passed away peacefully at her home in Lititz on April 21. Born in Tyrone, PA in 1935, Dixie graduated from Tyrone High School, then Thomas Jefferson University Hospital School of Nursing in 1956. She was married to Leon Robinson, who passed away in 1999, and is survived by her two daughters, Amy and Margaret, and a host...

Apr 20, 2023

Shirley A. Holm, 81 of Landis Homes, passed away April 20th, 2023. Born in Myerstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Mildred Firestine of Richland, PA. She was the loving and caring wife of Allan Holm with whom she shared over 50 years of marriage until his passing in 2020.

Shirley was a...

Apr 20, 2023

Joseph F. Fisher, 42, passed away at his Elizabethtown, Conewago Township home on Thursday, April 20, 2023. He was the husband of Amanda M. McClure-Fisher.

Joe was born on the family farm in Strasburg Township, the son of Samuel L. Fisher, and the late Susie E. (Glick) Fisher.

He owned and operated Fisher's Custom Carpentry...

Apr 19, 2023

Josephine M. Thomas, 90, of Lititz, went into the arms of the Lord on April 19, 2023. On March 13, 1933, Ralph Raymond, and Ruby (Alexander) Morris welcomed Josephine in Camden, New Jersey. She was the devoted wife of the late Larry Thomas and together, they had a son, Edward Thomas.

Josephine, affectionately known as "Aunt Joe"...

Apr 19, 2023

Anthony J. Hernandez, 22, of Lancaster, passed away April 19, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Ferdinand Hernandez, husband of Jennifer, and the late Shana R. Hernandez.

His family fondly remembers his love of animals, debating politics, playing basketball, and most importantly, spending time with those he loved. To say he was passionate, caring,...

Apr 18, 2023

Pauline Ruth Shelly, 95, of Manheim, was taken into the arms of angels on April 18, 2023, at Pleasant View Communities. Born October 13, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Paul F. and Emma (nee Keener) Diehm. She began the role of quintessential wife and mother after meeting her husband, Ammon H. Shelly. They were married on...

Apr 18, 2023

James "Jim" (or Pat as he was affectionately nicknamed) Joseph Patterson, (age 85), passed away on April 18, 2023, at Luther Acres, Lititz, PA. Jim was born on January 27, 1938, and was the son of the late Blanchard Slater and Lydia Louise Patterson. He was a lifelong resident of Lancaster County, and is preceded in death by his...

Apr 18, 2023

Faye L. Shultz, 84, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Born in Harrisburg, Faye was a life-long resident of Lancaster. She was the daughter of the late Ralph H. and Hazel I. (Bruce) Snyder. Faye was the loving wife of 54 years to the late Donald E. Shultz.

A 1954 graduate of J.P. McCaskey...

Apr 17, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Karen L. Heckman, 59, of Bradenton, FL. Karen peacefully passed on April 17, 2023 at Lakewood Ranch Hospice House, FL. after her battle with skin cancer.

Born in Lancaster on February 5, 1964, she was the daughter of Thomas E. and Helen (Falk) Hohenwarter, Lititz, PA.

In...

Apr 17, 2023

Vera Mae (Ervin) Farrell, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023, at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy, PA. She now joins her husband, Bob, of 62 years in heaven.

Born in Montevideo, MN on July 11, 1934, to Alicia Mae (Stark) and Clifford Ervin. Vera was...

Apr 17, 2023

Edward Hogue, 83, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023. Born in Coatesville, PA he was the son of the late Willie and Helen (Green) Hogue.

Edward was a member of Church of God in Christ. He enjoyed singing gospel and providing the love of Christ to those around him. Edward cherished his faith...