Feb 22, 2023

Gaynell L. "Lewis" Spruill, 74, of East Earl, departed his earthly life on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Warrenton, NC, he was the son of the late Van Davis Williams Sr. and Queen Esther (Spruill) Green.

Lewis was educated in the Warren County School System, after which he...

Feb 22, 2023

Regina Louise Forsha, 92, of Lititz, PA, passed comfortably and peacefully from natural causes in the early hours of Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Born in Johnstown, PA, "Jean" was the daughter of Elizabeth "Butch" (Bellak) Mayer and Gustave L. Mayer. She was the beloved wife of James (Jim) Thomas Forsha, and they were married in the home...

Feb 22, 2023

Clara Lillian Williams, 104, passed away on February 22 at Legends of Lititz, Lititz, PA. She was born in Hiteman, Iowa, on April 7, 1918, the daughter of Winchester Jenkins, a coal miner and Emily Jenkins, from Wales England. She was the 2nd child of six children.

Clara graduated from high school in Hiteman, Iowa and then...

Feb 22, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Williams, 86, of Lititz, passed away February 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bluefield, WV, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Florence Menefee.

After moving to Lancaster, she became a staple in many local nursing homes and private care facilities. Caring for others was something Mary excelled at...

Feb 22, 2023

Patty Anne Mentzer, 67, of Lancaster, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Marlene (Brooks) Amico and the late Francis Mattern. She was married to her beloved husband Donald Mentzer for over 35 years.

Patty was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School....

Feb 22, 2023

Laura N. Greenawalt, 84, died Monday, February 22nd, at her daughter's home. A lifelong Lancaster resident, she was the daughter of the late Gottleib J. and Louise Foernsler Hoppler. She was the wife of the late Robert C. Greenawalt.

In her early years, she was employed by RCA, then as a sales associate with Mailman's/Maxwell's, and finally...

Feb 21, 2023

Allen L. Morehead, 86, of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Born March 12, 1936 in St. Paul, MN, he was the son of the late Laurel Allen and Mabel (Stordahl) Morehead. Allen was the loving husband of Barbara Ruth (Beisswenger) Morehead, celebrating 62 years of marriage last August.

Allen received...

Feb 21, 2023

Ronald K. Patton, 85, of Millersville and formerly of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He shared 60 years of marriage with his wife Betty Rote Patton.

Born in Lancaster he was the son of the late Arlene V. Patton Trubiani and Rufus Martzall.

Ronald graduated from Manheim Township...

Feb 21, 2023

David "Bryan" Allman of Lancaster, PA, entered into peace and rest with Jesus on Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 in Lancaster, PA. He was 50 years old.

Bryan was the beloved son of Timothy B. Allman and Sharon (Conley) Allman and the cherished husband for 27 years of Mary (Chedester) Allman. Bryan leaves behind two children who adored...

Feb 21, 2023

Arthur W. Hawthorne, Jr., of Smoketown, passed away on February 21, 2023. He was married to Grace L. (Price) Hawthorne for 66 years until her passing in 2016.

He was employed by Schmitt Aluminum Foundry, and in his retirement years enjoyed a small lawn mowing business.

Art was an avid bowler and participated in numerous...

Feb 20, 2023

Dean E. Miller of Lititz died at Zerbe Retirement Community on February 20, 2023. Born in East Prospect, he was the son of the late Edwin J. Miller and Julia Hannigan Miller. Surviving in addition to his wife Phyllis (Buzzard) Miller are daughter Kathleen K. Miller, son Jeffrey J. Miller and wife Christine, and daughter Jennifer L. (Miller) Jones....

Feb 20, 2023

John Arthur Chute, 94, of Ephrata passed away peacefully February 20, 2023. He was born in Nova Scotia, Canada to the late Arthur and Jean (Morrison) Chute in the summer of 1928. He honorably served in the United States Army as a Sergeant during the Korean war and took great pride in his service. Afterwards John became a citizen...

Feb 20, 2023

Linda had a wide and varied career as social worker with a child development center, Physicians Assistant at orthopedic offices, medical transcriptionist and patient scheduler. But what she loved most was caring for their son Nicholas.

Linda was a graduate of Kean University, earning her Bachelor Degree in Speech Therapy and Masters in Audiology and Communication Science....

Feb 20, 2023

Ruby Colleen (Hickman) Ocasio, 76, of Lititz, passed away at home on Monday, February 20, 2023. Born in Mole Hill, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Mansfield Jones and Wanda Hickman. She was the loving wife of Juan Ocasio Jr., and together they shared almost 56 years of marriage.

Ruby was an active member...

Feb 19, 2023

Kevin T. Ranck, 48, of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, February 19 th at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of Cherre M. Stephenson Ranck, with whom he celebrated 25 years of marriage this past May 14 th . Born in Lancaster, Kevin was the son of the late Fred and Rosemary Werner Ranck.

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Feb 19, 2023

Bruce W. Wardrop, 52, of 430 N. Pine St., Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 19 th .

He was the husband of Teresa M. Husband Wardrop, with whom he celebrated 26 years of marriage on September 12 th . Born in Lancaster, Bruce was the son of Hector Wardrop of West Haven, UT and Pauline...

Feb 17, 2023

Patricia Johnston, 97, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Heron Point Retirement Community in Chestertown, MD.

Pat was born on October 17, 1925 in Greensburg, PA, the daughter of the late William Ralph and Isabelle Boettner Johnston. She was preceded in death by her sisters Jayne Allen (Franklyn), and identical twin Isabelle Boone (Wilkerson)....

Feb 17, 2023

Yvonne Nancy "Bonnie" Leach, 81, of Lancaster, and formerly of Plainfield, NJ, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2023. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Carroll C. Sr., and Gloria Mae (Sands) Cole. She was married to and survived by Ernest Leach, Jr. for over 51 years.

Bonnie worked many...

Feb 17, 2023

Robert Howard Himes was born in Mineola, NY, on September 11, 1948, and passed into eternity in Lancaster, PA, on February 17, 2023, at 74 years old.

The son of Willis Ray and Jane (Shaw) Himes, Robert (or Bobby as he was affectionately called by his mother and sisters), spent his early years in the Hempstead area...

Feb 17, 2023

Gertrude "Gertie" C. (Cirotti) Tucker, 98, of Lancaster, formerly of Cheltenham, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Helen (Iacone) and Daniel Cirotti. She was the beloved wife to George C. Tucker, who passed in 2002.

Gertrude was a graduate of...