Mar 5, 2023

David M. Jenkins, 81, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Dave shared 29 years of marriage with his wife Vickie L. (Rinier) Jenkins. He was the love of Vickie's life.

Born in Lancaster he was the son of the late Everett and Rebecca (Hutchins) Jenkins.

Dave graduated from...

Mar 5, 2023

Dennis Lee Fenstermacher, 60, of 126 Prentis Place, Lancaster, passed away at his residence on Thursday morning, March 5 th .

He was the husband of Darlene Gamber Fenstermacher, with whom, he celebrated 33 years of marriage this past November 21 st . Born in Lititz, Dennis was the son of the late Elmer J. and Arlene...

Mar 4, 2023

Janice G. Frey, 93, formerly of Strasburg, passed away at Willow Valley on Saturday, March 4, 2023. She was born in Iva, Strasburg Township to the late James and Edna (Ames) Guie and graduated from West Lampeter High School with the Class of 1947.

She met her husband the late James W. Frey, Jr. when they both...

Mar 4, 2023

With the sun shining, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Elizabeth B. Matthews, 93, entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Landis Homes, surrounded by an abundance of love with her family by her side.

Born in Zindorf, Germany, Betty was the daughter of the late Georg Ludwig Petschler and Elizabeth Schroll, and the step-daughter...

Mar 4, 2023

It is with mournful sorrow that we announce the passing of Shannon L. "Twitch" Groff, of Lancaster. A beloved son, brother, friend, and member of the motorcycle community and a passionate enthusiast of the club lifestyle. Shannon passed away on the 4th of March 2023, at the age of 44. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Carol...

Mar 4, 2023

Sally A. Messina, 80, of Millersville and formerly of Whitehall, PA, passed away on March 4, 2023, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Easton, she was the daughter of Thomas C. and Mary B. Sepple O'Neil. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Messina, who passed away in 2009.

Sally had worked for...

Mar 4, 2023

Maria L. Witwer, 76, of Lancaster passed away March 4, 2023. She was born to the late Evaristo and Maria Caban in Lares Puerto Rico. Maria spent 21 years as general labor at Tyson Food company, where she retired from.

Maria was devout in her faith and dedicated much of her time to her church, The Spanish...

Mar 4, 2023

Robert L. (Bob) Patterson, 86, of Lancaster, entered eternal life on March 4, 2023 while under care at Homestead Village.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Elizabeth Jane (Penn) Patterson. Bob was the devoted and loving husband of the late Rhoda Herr Patterson, with whom he shared over 66 years...

Mar 4, 2023

Alma Ruth Landis, 92, of Brethren Village, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. Born in Millersville, she was the daughter of the late Willis A. and Emma (Lutz) Kreider. She was the wife of 70 years to the late Benjamin S. Landis who died in 2019.

Alma worked for 25 years as a waitress for Good 'N...

Mar 2, 2023

Eileen Mayan Jester, 69, of West Lampeter Township, PA, passed away late Thursday evening, March 2, 2023, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Danville, PA , she was the daughter of the late Paul Mayan and Frances Mayan (Reilly) Cesarano.

After graduating from Caesar Rodney High School in Camden, DE, Eileen went on...

Mar 2, 2023

Jerry Shenk Breneman, age 78, entered into glory on March 2, 2023. Son of the late Martin and Naomi Breneman, he was born on their Manor Township farm during a snowstorm on January 18, 1945.

Growing up, Jerry enjoyed helping around the farm and working with animals. He was involved in FFA during his time at Penn...

Mar 2, 2023

John L. Moody, 59, of Lititz passed away March 2, 2023. He was born to the late John R. Moody and Carolyn M. Moody in Lancaster.

John was the creator of Moody's Creations, a salad dressing company where he created his own salad dressings. He eventually sold this company to Beanie Chuck Wagon. John loved movies especially...

Mar 1, 2023

Ronald "Ron" L. Worline, 79, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He was born in Toledo, OH and ventured to Lancaster after meeting his beloved wife of 58 years, Jean L. (Fake) Worline.

Ron was a graduate of Crestview High School in Ohio. He attended F & M in Lancaster for computer system...

Mar 1, 2023

Sherry A. (Crowther) Enck, 87, of Lancaster, formerly of East Petersburg and Ephrata passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Born in Akron, PA she was the daughter of the late Mary (Miller) and Leroy Crowther. She was the beloved wife to the late Paul Enck, Jr. with whom she celebrated 46 years of marriage. She was the loving...

Mar 1, 2023

Arlene May Sullenberger, 88 of Lancaster County passed away peacefully March 1, 2023. A Lancaster native; she was born to the late Albert and Elizabeth Sullenberger in 1934. She dedicated her career to caring for others as a nurse assistant at St. Joes Hospital and Quarryville Presbyterian Nursing Home.

Arlene cared deeply for those around her and...

Mar 1, 2023

Johanna Lever, of Brethren Village, Lititz, Pa., passed away at the age of 98 on Wednesday, March 1. Johanna was the daughter of the late Mathilda and Camillo Weiss, and the wife of the late Simon Lever, to whom she was married for 59 years until his death in 2005.

Johanna was born in Bethlehem, Pa. She...

Feb 28, 2023

Elaine Louise "Sis" Derrish, 74, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Born and raised in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Halbach and Louise Denk. She was married to her beloved husband Barry A. Derrish for over 42 years. She graduated from Warwick High School in 1966 and worked for RCA...

Feb 28, 2023

Marilyn K. Hapke, 88, of Millersville, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. She was the wife of the late William R. Hapke, who passed away in 2004. Born in Orangeville, IL, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Beulah O. Whitehead Gnagey. Marilyn had earned a dual BS in Education and Music and went on...

Feb 28, 2023

Anthony "Tony" F. DeDonatis, Sr., 83, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his immediate family on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Born in Harrisburg and raised in Hershey, he was the son of the late Pietro and Clementina (Perin) DeDonatis. Tony was the beloved husband to his devoted wife Janice C. (Schell) DeDonatis, for over 61...

Feb 27, 2023

William W. "Bill" Houchens, 70, of Lancaster, formerly of Donna, TX, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at home. Born in Santa Barbara, CA he was the son of the late Eugene and Ida Jane (Guthrie) Houchens. He was the loving husband of the late Claire Houchens who passed away in 2010. He worked in quality assurance for several...