Gwendolyn Bortzfield
Apr 22, 2026
Gwendolyn Faye Bortzfield, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on April 22, 2026.Born on August 28, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Truman and Helen Erb. Gwen was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Lloyd Bortzfield, who passed on March 14, 2026. Together they shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and unwavering companionship. She will...
Robert Keller
Apr 22, 2026
Robert Keller, 96, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his home on April 22, 2026. Born in Williamsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Franklin P. and Vanetta Margueritte (Shelly) Keller. He is survived by his wife, Helen (Shelton) Keller. His first wife Frances R. (Collison) Keller predeceased him in 1993.
After graduating from Hershey Industrial School, now known...
Marilyn Y. Herr
Apr 22, 2026
Marilyn Y. Herr, 96, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2023.
Born on July 1, 1929, in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mabel Young. Marilyn was the beloved wife of the late Elvin W. Herr, who passed away in 2016.
Marilyn graduated from Millersville University with a degree in library science. She worked as...
Nancy Kienzle Frank
Apr 22, 2026
Nancy Kienzle Frank, 92, of Willow Valley, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Duschl) Kienzle. She was married 59 years to Kenneth G. Frank until his passing in 2012.
Nancy was a 1952 graduate of Manheim Township High School and worked for 30 years in sales...
Raymond Vasile
Apr 22, 2026
Through many tears, the family of Raymond Vasile, announce his passing on April 22, 2026, at his home. He was 75. He was born on April 5, 1951 to Pietro and Francesca Vasile, in Cattolica Eraclea, Italy.
With over 40 years of service as an electronics technician, he most recently lent his expertise to ISC. For more than three decades, he...
Janet Louise Craley
Apr 22, 2026
LIFE IS HELLO --LIFE IS GOODBYE
Janet Louise Craley, age 82, passed away on April 22, 2026 at Luther Acres in Lititz. She was the wife of a kind caring husband, Kenneth E. Craley and the daughter of the late Melvin and Grace Brumbach.
She is survived by two wonderful sons, Christopher (Shannon), grandchildren Hannah and Thomas in CT and Keith (Beth)...
Joseph G Kane Jr
Apr 21, 2026
We announce the passing of Joseph G. Kane Jr., 88, on April 21, 2026, at United Zion Retirement Center, Lititz, PA. He is preceded by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" C. Kane, father, Joseph G. Kane Sr., mother, Catherine (Reilly) Kane, sister, C. Carole (Kane) Bono, brothers, John M. Kane and Gregory M. Kane.
Born on June 20, 1937, in Bridgeport, PA,...
Benjiman Rudolph Franze
Apr 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Benjiman Rudolph Franze, a beloved father, son, brother, and friend, who left this world on April 21, 2026, at the age of 36. Ben was born on December 20, 1989, in Lancaster, PA, to Bruce P. Franze and Diana (Dillon) McClellan.
Ben proudly graduated from Hempfield High School, class of...
Shirley Elizabeth Leed
Apr 21, 2026
Shirley Elizabeth Leed, 92, of Lititz passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her home. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Phares Ludwig and Fannie Irene Getz Kofroth. Growing up, she learned the art of pretzel making alongside her parents in P.L. Kofroth Pretzel Bakery located on...
Idalina "Cutin" Anavitate Santos
Apr 21, 2026
Idalina “Cutin” Anavitate Santos, 69, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on April 21, 2026. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Jesus Manuel Anavitate and Fernanda Santos.
Cutin put her family at the center of her world. She was a dedicated grandmother and great grandmother, whether they were blood or not. She...
Randall S. "Randy" Good
Apr 20, 2026
Randall S. “Randy” Good, 60, of Ephrata, passed away on April 20, 2026, at his residence.
He was the son of David W. Good and the late Rachel M. (Fields) Good.
Randy spent his life as a truck driver, a career he truly loved and took great pride in. He had a strong love for Jesus and found great interest in the...
Robert Byron Morris
Apr 20, 2026
Robert "Bob" Morris October 31, 1932 - April 20, 2026
Robert (Bob) Morris, 93, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania passed peacefully from this life on Monday, April 20, 2026. Having lived a life so full and so generously given, Bob left this world gently, at peace - the natural exhale of a man who knew he had done well by the world.
Born on...
Rev. Michael Lauver
Apr 20, 2026
Reverend Michael Gable Lauver died on April 20th, 2026. He was born on October 22nd, 1944. He is joined in death with his mother Gladys, father Marlin and brother Richard whose wife, Karen, survives.
His two daughters - Kirsten Lauver and Sarah Horsfield - still live. Rev Michael had a complicated life. He was resilient.
Orlena S. Felpel
Apr 20, 2026
Orlena Stauffer Felpel, 83, went to meet her Lord Monday, April 20, 2026 at Luthercare Rehab-to-home Lititz where she was recovering from a fall in late March.
She was a lifelong resident of Lititz, born in Elizabeth Township, Lancaster County. A graduate of Warwick High School, she worked at the Weis Markets in Lititz, Flexsteel in Lancaster, created custom window treatments...
Linda W. Stuver
Apr 20, 2026
Linda W. Stuver, 87, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Sayre, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Owen and Dorothy (Stethers) Young. She was also the loving wife to Richard J. Stuver for over 52 years until his passing in 2009.
Linda spent many years...
Carolyn G. Walter
Apr 20, 2026
Carolyn G. Walter, 89, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026. Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania and raised in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Margaret (Klotz) Graeser. Carolyn made her home in Baltimore, Maryland with her late husband, William C. Walter.
Carolyn embraced an active and vibrant lifestyle embodied by...
Karen Lee Kieffer
Apr 19, 2026
Karen Lee Nates Kieffer, 74, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville.
She was born on July 6, 1951 in Massachusetts, to the late Ervin and Catherine Goodrow Nates. Mrs. Kieffer was a graduate of Revere High School. She was a really good cook, enjoyed crafts, reading and studying the Bible, and going...
David "Stuart" Martin, Sr.
Apr 19, 2026
David “Stuart” Martin, Sr., 64 of Willow Street PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born March 28, 1962, in Chester County PA, to the late Elvin Martin and survived by Mary Jane Stuart. Stu, as most people knew him by, was the owner of D.S. Martin Plumbing in Willow Street, PA.
He spent much of...
Erin M. Conway
Apr 19, 2026
Erin M. Conway, 34, of Lancaster, passed away un expectedly on April 19, 2026 at Hershey Medical Center.
She was the wife of Brett R. Conway, with whom she shared 4 years of marriage this past October 23rd. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Tom and Michelle (Markham) Clements of Landisville.
Erin was a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the...
Eleanore T. Granieri
Apr 19, 2026
Eleanore Granieri, age 98, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. Born to Anthony and Bertha Wojewodzki, she was a graduate of Ferris High School in Jersey City, NJ. She had a successful career as a secretary at Sterling Salt.
A devout Catholic, Eleanore found solace and strength in her faith radiating love and compassion to everyone she...
