John “Jack” Ward, Jr.
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...
Gloria M. Surita
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...
Dorothy Ryder Flory
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...
Lyondra N. Kelley
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...
Rosalina Wilson
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...
Ruth Ann (Arthur) Phillips
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...
Ada I. Stevens
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,...
William “Bill” Lauris
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...
Patricia A. “Pat” Baker
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...
Denny Bond
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...
Cynthia J. Thompson
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...
William P. Lenox, Sr.
Apr 11, 2023
William P. Lenox, Sr., 73, of New Providence, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. William shared 54 years of marriage with his wife Diane L. Webb Lenox.
Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James C. Lenox, Jr., and Mary Leibhart Lenox. William graduated from J. P....
Norman J. Binder
Apr 11, 2023
Norman J. Binder, 71, of Willow Street passed away on Wednesday, April 11, after a lengthy illness.
He was the beloved brother of Dolores, wife of Donald Sweigart, of Willow Street. He is also survived by two nephews, Edward Binder, Mount Joy, and Jason husband of Jessica Sweigart, Conestoga and a niece, Kimberly wife of William Grotewold,...
Elwood G. Baker
Apr 11, 2023
Elwood Gamber Baker passed away at home, in Millersville, on April 11. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Elwood is survived by his wife, Naomi Baker (Charles); son James E. Baker and his wife, Dawn; son Robert C. Baker and his wife, Laura; granddaughter Jessica, her partner, Frank, and great-granddaughter Lynn; grandsons James and Ian; and...
James E. Hunter
Apr 10, 2023
James E. Hunter, age 71, passed away at his home on April 10, 2023. He was born to the late Lewis and Elsie (Atkinson) Hunter in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Jim married Sandy Love on August 16, 1975 and later had two children: Roxannah and David.
Jim found tremendous joy riding his bike. When he was...
Michael C. Lightner
Apr 10, 2023
Michael C. Lightner, 85, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born and raised in York, he was the son of the late Albert C. and Hilda (Sheffer) Lightner. Mike shared 63 years of marriage with his wife Dorothy A. (Tyson) Lightner.
Mike graduated from Central York High School and Penn State...
Charles K. Eshleman, Sr.
Apr 10, 2023
Charles K. Eshleman Sr., 83, of Millersville, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at LGH. Born in Lancaster, he was the loving husband of Elizabeth "Betty" Katherine (Tallarico) Eshleman with whom he shared over 64 years of marriage.
He worked at the floor plant and was an inspector for Armstrong World Industries.
Charles was a...
Byron Edgerton, Jr.
Apr 9, 2023
Byron "Ron" Edgerton dies after a courageous battle with ….. life. He fought that battle well and won many campaigns.
He didn't go anywhere to be with anyone. He just died. Got that?!? He died. Ron liked soil planes, dogs, motorcycles, dogs, and sailboats.
Ron was the brother of Tim Edgerton, grandfather to Dustin Hodges...
Robert T. “Bob” Troyan
Apr 9, 2023
Robert T. "Bob" Troyan, 85, of Pequea, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Frank A. and Ella E. (Work) Troyan. He was the husband of Patricia A. Troyan and they were married for 45 wonderful years.
Bob was a veteran having...
Kylee Sierra Carroll Ortiz
Apr 9, 2023
"In life, we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, no one else will ever fill."
Kylee Sierra Carroll Ortiz went home to be with her newfound Savior on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Nolan Johnson Jr., and Erin Carroll.
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