Apr 16, 2023

Samuel Luther "Luke" Baker was ushered into heaven on April 16, after a courageous two-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born in Sunbury, grew up in Northumberland, and served his beloved country for four years in the United States Air Force. Luke was the oldest son of the late John and Helen Baker. His professional life was spent...

Apr 16, 2023

Maria Papademetriou, 98, died peacefully at home with her children around her on April 16, Orthodox Easter Sunday. She was born the daughter of Stamatios Monahas and Stamatia Alahioti Monahas in Asfendiou, Kos, Greece. Maria was married to the late Theodore Papademetriou.

She worked with her late husband at their Fulton Restaurant for many years and later...

Apr 16, 2023

Paul T. Blankenbiller, 68 of Willow Street, passed away April 16, 2023. He was born to the late Samuel and Marian Eamer in Reading PA. Paul spent over 20 years in the United States Navy. He took great pride in his service and served his country bravely.

Paul enjoyed riding motorcycles and traveling. He was also fond...

Apr 16, 2023

Albert B. Shiffler, 83, Strasburg PA passed away Saturday, April 16 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the son of the late Florence M. (Gamble) and Calvin R. Shiffler, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. (Bowman) Smith-Shiffler.

He attended Manor High School, served in the United States Navy and retired from Millersville...

Apr 15, 2023

Ellen "Spike" Lawrence Maddow of Lancaster passed away April 15, 2023. She was born in the fall of 1939 to the late Charles H. Lawrence and E.Ida Lawrence in Lancaster PA. A graduate of McCaskey High School, Ellen pursued an education in nursing. She went on to graduate from the Lancaster General Hospital of Nursing and then obtained a...

Apr 15, 2023

Raymond J. Morrison-Hoar, better known as Ray or "Ray Africa", 71, of Lancaster, went into the arms of his Lord and Savior on April 15, 2023, following a brief illness. Born in Germiston, South Africa, he was the son of the late Evan R. and Helen M. J. Morrison-Hoar. He shared a beautiful family, amazing memories, and countless laughs...

Apr 15, 2023

Melanie "Mel" Irene Hilbert, 79, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Born in Shenandoah, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Evelyn Purnell. She was the beloved wife of David E. Hilbert with whom she shared 60 beautiful years of marriage.

Melanie graduated from Mount Penn High School with honors....

Apr 15, 2023

Our precious mother, Eula M. Kister, 96, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. She is now at peace and pain free in Heaven.

Eula was born in Jacksonville, AL to the late James T. and Mary E. Hill Marible. She was the wife of the late Kenneth E. Kister who...

Apr 14, 2023

H. Randall "Randy" Martin, 75, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 after a long illness. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Harry Rudy Martin and Marion May Campbell.

Randy was a 1965 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, and the...

Apr 14, 2023

John "Jack" Ward, Jr, passed away on April 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Jack battled prostate cancer for over 10 years before he was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. An avid nature lover, Jack enjoyed time spent outdoors, fly fishing, tending his flowers, and taking pictures.

Jack is survived by his...

Apr 14, 2023

Gloria M. Surita, 73, of Lancaster, went home to be with her Savior, Friday, April 14, 2023. Born in San Juan, PR, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Julia (Pena) Oquendo. Gloria was the loving wife of Hector Surita.

A stay-at-home mom and ran a subsidized child center at home. Caring for her family...

Apr 14, 2023

Dorothy Ryder Flory passed away peacefully under the loving ministrations of family, in her daughter's home in in Lititz on April 14th. She was well into her 102nd year of life.

She was the wife of the late B. Rodney Flory, Sr. who passed away in October 2011. They were married for 71 years.

Born...

Apr 13, 2023

Lyondra N. Kelley, age 42, went to be with the lord on April 13 2023, surrounded by family at Hospice & Community Center.

Born and raised in Lancaster, PA, she was the loving daughter of Kenneth Drayton and Elisa Sanchez; and the beloved wife of Andre M. Kelley Sr. Lyondra earned a bachelor's degree in Health and...

Apr 13, 2023

Rosalina Wilson, 58, passed away on April 13, 2023 after a long-fought battle with cancer at the Hospice & Community Care Center in Mount Joy, Pa.

Born in Havana, Cuba on May 9th 1964, the was the daughter of George Wilson Camay and Idelisa Soria de la Cruz.

She came to the United States in...

Apr 13, 2023

Ruth Ann (Arthur) Phillips, 87, of Masonic Village, formerly of Leola, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Born and raised in Plymouth, PA, Ruth was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Pearce) Arthur. She was predeceased by her brother James Arthur of Somerset, PA. Ruth was married in 1955 to Donald R. Phillips. They celebrated 63...

Apr 12, 2023

Ada I. Stevens, 75, of Lancaster passed away on April 12, 2023. Ada was born in Lancaster to the late Thomas and Irene (McFalls) Wright. Ada was the sister of the late Thomas Wright Jr., James Wright, and Bonnie Fulkerson.

Ada loved spending time with her grandchildren Donald Keen, Madison Sangrey, Coby Brubaker, Stevie Walton, Shae Wright,...

Apr 12, 2023

Bill went to be with his Savior and other family members that went before him on April 12, 2023. Bill was a teacher and a coach. He was born in Braddock, PA in 1942 to Bill and Martha Lauris. He was the oldest of three children.

He attended (then) Millersville State College (now Millersville University) and received...

Apr 12, 2023

Patricia A. "Pat" Baker, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 12, 2023, after a 13-year battle with vascular dementia. She was the wife of Donald H. Baker Sr. who passed away in November of 2009, just a few months after celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late James R. and...

Apr 11, 2023

Denny Bond, 70, passed away suddenly April 11, 2023 at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

He was an award- winning, internationally recognized hyper-realistic watercolorist and illustrator. He also was a signature member and juror of numerous prestigious watercolor societies, including AWS and NWS.

Denny was passionate about actively spending time with his family and friends...

Apr 11, 2023

Cynthia J. Thompson of Lititz passed away into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Magnolias of Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Guy Donald and June (Sturgis) Buch.

Cindy was a Warwick High School graduate and received her LPN from the Carlisle Hospital School...