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...

Mar 13, 2023

Nathaniel T. Wilds, 85, of Lancaster, returned to the arms of the Lord, March 13, 2023. He was born April 9, 1937, to Randolph T. Wilds and Pearline Jerry-Wilds.

He was the fourth of six children. Nathaniel was formally educated in the Darlington County School District. He later lived in Cambridge Maryland, then settled in Lancaster Pennsylvania....

Mar 13, 2023

Gery M. Costarella, 62, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, after a valiant battle against cancer. He was the husband of Petrina A. Jager, with whom he shared 33 years of marriage this past October 21st. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Anne Ziegler Costarella of Lancaster, and the late Eugene Costarella. A talented...

Mar 13, 2023

Jane Anne Gamble, 57, of Landisville, Pennsylvania passed away surrounded by loved ones in her home on Monday, March 13. Jane was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister, and friend to all.

Originally from Loyalsock Township, Jane was born on August 31, 1965 to parents Robert J. and Cecilia J. Cunnion Jr. Jane attended Loyalsock Township...

Mar 13, 2023

Richard "Rich" J. Shulenberger, 71, of Lancaster passed away, March 13, 2023. He was born to the late Emmett and Miriam Shulenberger in Carlisle, PA. He dedicated over 35 years to High Steel Service Center as a sales representative. It was a career he loved and enjoyed thoroughly until his retirement.

Rich was known for his positive...

Mar 13, 2023

Howard L. Brown, of Lititz, aged 93, passed away on March 13, 2023 at the Legends of Lititz. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late W. Jacob and Cressie (Dunwoody) Brown.

Howard graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1949 and went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. On...

Mar 13, 2023

Vincent A. Lombardo, 91, of Lancaster passed away Monday, March 13, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Marianna (Spadea) Lombardo.

He was a graduate of JP McCaskey High School. Vince was a self-employed demolition contractor here in Lancaster. He was known for demolishing many important buildings.

He was...

Mar 12, 2023

Lawrence A. (Poogie) Brown, of Lancaster, formerly of Coatesville, Pa, passed away on March 12, 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital with his family by his side. Lawrence was born on February 14, 1947, the son of the late Joseph Brown and Geraldine Smith. Lawrence resided in Lancaster, Pa with his loving wife Denise Brown for 42 years.

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Mar 12, 2023

Dawn Gelo Brandsema, 75, of Willow Street, passed peacefully at LGH on Sunday, March 12, 2023, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her daughters, Kristen Lowery and Beth Wagner, son-in-law David Wagner, son Lars Brandsema, and grandchildren Megan, Hannah, Amber, Hayden, Cameron, Katelyn, Rinoa, and Connor.

Dawn has joined her late husband Eric...

Mar 12, 2023

Carole A. Sukenik, 78, of Warwick Twp., passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, while a resident at Legends of Lititz. Born in Lebanon, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Marion (Boyer) Swanger. Carole was the beloved wife of John K. Sukenik, and they celebrated 51 years of marriage this past July.

A...

Mar 12, 2023

Florence Forman Bellack passed away peacefully on Sunday March 12, 2023 at Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Home in Manheim Pa, having resided there for one year. She was surrounded by her daughter Cynthia, and close family members during her final hours. She was born 3 minutes after her late identical twin sister, Julia Forman Welber, on March 20, 1923....