Mar 21, 2023

Karl M. Eckel, 72, of Manheim Twp., died Friday March 21 st at the Essa Flory Hospice Center.

Karl was the Husband of Sharron T. (Testerman) Eckel and they were married for 40 years. Born in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dr. John F. and Martha (McMaster) Eckel.

Karl was employed...

Mar 20, 2023

Charlotte Joyce Greenholt, 88, of Lancaster, passed away March 20, 2023, at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Harrisonburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Kathleen Wheeler. She cherished over 58 years of marriage with Gilton C. Greenholt until his passing in 2012.

She dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren and...

Mar 20, 2023

Jerry L. Fritsch, 66, of 436 N. 4th St., Columbia, passed into Heaven on Friday, March 20 th after a long illness.

He was the husband of Dawn M. Ross Fritsch, with whom he had been married for 30 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Francis and Alice P. Rambo Fritsch.

Mar 19, 2023

Dandy V. Togonon-Diaz, 73, of Lancaster passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Cebu City, Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Fructuoso Togonon and Julita Vocales, and loving wife to Manuel Diaz with whom they shared 18 years together.

She was a member of the Lancaster Rotary...

Mar 18, 2023

Robert D. Rinier, 60, of New Providence passed away at his home on Saturday, March 18. 2023. He was born in Lancaster, PA to Robert and Irene (Burkey) Rinier.

Robert was employed at Mac- It Corporation in Lancaster for many years. He was a past member of the Lititz VFW, Post NO. 1463. Robert was an avid...

Mar 18, 2023

Katherine D. "Kitty" Robinson, 76, of Lancaster, passed away on March 18, 2023.

She was the wife of Kenneth Robinson, with whom she shared 41 years of marriage this past January 9th. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles C. and Dorothy Kilgore Dombach.

Kitty was a reading and math specialist...

Mar 18, 2023

Deborah J. Axe, 70, of Potter County, passed away on March 18, 2023 at her daughter's residence.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Mary (Krushinski) Kendig. She was the wife of James "Jim" Axe. In May they would have been married for 43 years.

Deborah loved traveling, especially to...

Mar 17, 2023

Stephen T. "Tom" Sottek, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of Maryjo (Hoffman) Sottek with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Stephen and Nelda (Meck) Sottek. He was preceded in death by a brother,...

Mar 17, 2023

Theresa O. (Loar) Roadcap, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023. Born in Hampton Road, VA she was the daughter of the late Gladys and Carl E. Loar, Sr. .

Theresa was a proud veteran of the US Air Force. She enjoyed camping and fishing. She was a gifted stained-glass artist and also enjoyed...

Mar 17, 2023

Martin L. "Marty" Klingseisen, 81, of East Hempfield Twp., passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Moravian Manor. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Martin L. and Erma Ruth (Fuhrman) Klingseisen. Marty was the loving husband of the late Frances L. Klingseisen, and they shared 47 years of marriage at the time of her...

Mar 17, 2023

Helen V. Ruddy, 101, of Chatsworth, CA, passed away on Monday, March 17 th in California.

She was the wife of the late Stanley J. Ruddy, who passed away in 1974. Born in Harleigh, Luzerne County, PA, Helen was the daughter of the late Michael and Antoinette Katzor.

Helen had worked as a seamstress for...

Mar 16, 2023

Frederick "Fred" H. Jones, 87, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023. Fred was the husband of Kathy Jones of New Providence, PA. As a founding member of the Welsh Mountaineer's Biker Club, Fred had a passion for riding his Harley. He was a cross-country truck driver for many years, always coming back with memorable experiences...

Mar 16, 2023

Frederick "Fred" H. Jones, 87, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023. He was born in Lancaster, PA to the late Fred and Hilda Jones. Fred was the husband of Kathy Morton, of New Providence, PA.

Fred was a truck driver for many years where he was a longtime member of his local Teamsters. Fred...

Mar 16, 2023

Garland Ray "Gary" Knicely, Jr., 63, of Lancaster, passed away at home on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Garland Ray Knicely, Sr. and Patricia Ann (Keller) Knicely. He was the husband of Michele (Haefner) Knicely, with whom he shared 24 years of marriage. Gary graduated from McCaskey High School in...

Mar 16, 2023

Patricia Ann Brust, 92, of Lititz passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at United Zion Retirement Community located in Lititz. For the past eight years, she has been a resident at UZRC. During her stay there, she liked spending time with her friends and doing activities, especially playing Bingo. Mom loved taking the bus trips with her friends...

Mar 16, 2023

Paul Daniel "Dan" Plack, age 79, entered Heaven's Gate on March 16, 2023 in Lancaster, PA. There he was met by his second son, Michael James Plack, who preceded him. Dan was born on April 15th, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Paul and Vivian Plack.

Dan was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and is...

Mar 16, 2023

James N. Robinson, 92, passed into the presence of the Lord on March 16, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late James and Martha Anna (Walther) Robinson. James was the loving husband of 58 years to the late Kathleen Mae (Reamer) Robinson, who passed away in 2009. Together they had 2 daughters, Kathleen (Doug) Olson...

Mar 15, 2023

Martha Bynum, 68 of Lancaster, went to glory March 15, 2023. She was the third born child to the late Doretha Burch and Julius Hurst in Dublin, GA on May 6, 1954. She attended school in Dodge County until the third grade. At the age of nine, she was adopted by her Uncle J.B. and her Aunt Dora Burch....

Mar 14, 2023

Mary Louise Snyczow, 94, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023, in the home of her oldest son, William G. Haughery.

Mary Louise was born in Greensburg, PA on November 6, 1928, the oldest of five children. She attended high school at Seton Hill, Greensburg, PA, graduating in 1946. In lieu of college, she worked in a...

Mar 14, 2023

Ronald Lee Wanner, 69, of East Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Penn State Lancaster Medical Center. Born in Ephrata, PA, he was the only child of the late Walter Leon and Katherine (Buch) Wanner, and the step-son of Nancy Wanner of Ephrata. Ronald was the loving husband of Thanh "Mai" Wanner, and they celebrated 37...