Jan 14, 2023

R. Walter Polanskey, 89, of Lancaster passed away at home on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Walt was born in New Castle, PA to Michael and Mary (Kosin) Polansky. The sixth of their eight children, he was preceded in death by Claire Grim, Joseph, Chester, Lenard, Stanley, and Berniece Quinn. He graduated from New Castle Senior High School and shortly...

Jan 14, 2023

Samuel E. Stanley, Sr., of West Hempfield Twp., passed away at home on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Born in Parksburg, PA, he was the son of the late Warren O. Stanley, Sr. and Lottie V. (Marsh) Stanley. Sam was the loving husband of the late Nancy (Reincke) Stanley, and they celebrated 55 years of marriage at the time of...

Jan 14, 2023

J. David Shank, 88, of Lititz, PA passed away at Landis Home on Saturday, January 14, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Esther (Gerlach) and Harry M. Shank. He was the beloved husband to Janice (Boose) Shank with whom he celebrated over 64 years of marriage.

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Jan 13, 2023

Jane L. Wilhelm of Peach Bottom, sadly passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, January 13, 2023; she was 72. Born in Drumore Twp on August 6, 1950, she was the daughter of the late William E. Jr. and Ida L. Hanna. For more than 42 years she was the loving wife of John M. Wilhelm, Sr. until...

Jan 12, 2023

Ruth E. DeWald, 89, longtime resident of Lititz, went to fly with the angels on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late William and Ardell (Kissinger) DeWald.

Ruth graduated from Lititz High School in 1951.

She worked for Black & Decker, DeWalt and Boscov's for many years.

Jan 12, 2023

Yvonne Gladys Slusser Weatherill was born on April 14, 1939. She entered her eternal rest on January 12, 2023 at the age of 83. She worked most of her life in the medical field. Yvonne loved God and was active most of her life in her church. She was very loving and compassionate, spending much of her life helping...

Jan 12, 2023

Richard ("Dick") E. King, Jr., 80, of Willow Street, passed away January 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness. Born August 7, 1942, he was the son of the late Richard E. King Sr., and Jean Kmetz. He was the devoted husband of Mathilda ("Tillie") King for the past 56 years....

Jan 12, 2023

Sandra Lee Bisking, 78, passed away January 12, 2023, at UPMC Lititz. She was born in Williamsport, the daughter of the late Marshall and Mary (Lyons) Brown.

Sandy's first husband, Robert A. Rettig, died in 1981, and her second husband, Christian Bisking, died in 1987.

She worked as a machinery operator at Specialty Screw in...

Jan 12, 2023

Joseph A. Eder, 92, of Lititz, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at St. Anne's Retirement Community.

Born a U.S. citizen in Lancaster, PA, to parents Peter and Maria (Geschwind) Eder, he moved back to Germany, and was raised in the little village of Grossmeiking, before coming back to the states in...

Jan 12, 2023

Audrey S. Mack, 72, of Manheim, PA, passed away on Thursday, 12, 2023.

She was the wife of the late David J. Mack who passed in 2021. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Vernon L. and Marian Werner Sultzbach.

Audrey had worked as a office manager of Ponessa Behavioral Health Care....

Jan 11, 2023

Betty B. McCoy, 82, passed away at United Zion Retirement Community on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. She was a local girl who grew up in Strasburg and graduated from Lampeter Strasburg High School in 1958. She then attended Bucknell University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education.

Upon graduation from Bucknell, Betty taught...

Jan 11, 2023

Jere Lee LaCon, 80, of Lancaster, passed away at home on Wednesday January 11, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Vincent Joseph and Dorothy (Fry) LaCon. Jere served as a proud member of the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was an active member of Pearl Street United Methodist Church. He enjoyed...

Jan 11, 2023

Patricia Ann Keville, age 77, of Lititz, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. A cherished wife, mother, sister, friend and grandmother, she will be remembered for her warm and positive spirit, her unending kindness, and a laugh that brought joy to everyone around her.

"Patty" was born on January 28, 1945,...

Jan 11, 2023

Deborah E. Fecik went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 11, 2023. She was the wife of Michael W. Fecik, married one month shy of 45 years. In addition to her husband, Deb is survived by her sons Michael II and wife Maria of Ontario, CA and Jonathan and wife Amber of Branford, CT.

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Jan 10, 2023

Louise Julia (Aertgeerts) De Vos, 98, of Mennonite Home, Lancaster, PA and formerly of Montville, NJ was born in Paterson, NJ on June 7, 1924. She was the daughter of Belgian immigrants Joseph and Mary (Buyse) Aertgeerts of Hawthorne, NJ.

Louise graduated from Hawthorne High School and attended Drake College of Business in Elizabeth, NJ. In 1946,...

Jan 10, 2023

Beautiful Baby Girl, Sireli Soleil Costa, became one of God's Little Angels on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Penn State Health Children's Hospital. Born at Women & Babies Hospital in Lancaster on December 22, 2022, she was the daughter of Benjamin M. Costa and Alexandra (Conserva) Costa of Holtwood, and the granddaughter of Evelyn and Craig Conserva, and Charlotte...

Jan 10, 2023

Dennis F. Rankin passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 10, 2023, at the age of 62. Born in Columbia, PA in November of 1960, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Janet Rankin. He was the loving husband of Jennifer "Jenny" Rankin for over 24 years, until her unexpected passing in 2017.

Raised...

Jan 10, 2023

Janet A. (Graybill) Kauffman, 78, of Conestoga, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 after a seven year battle with cancer. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Martha (Sanders) Graybill. She was the loving wife of John M. Kauffman. Together they shared almost 57 years of marriage.

Jan 10, 2023

Jean L. "Jon" de Perrot, 93, of Brethren Village, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Born in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Willy de Perrot and Blanche (Von Müller). He was the loving husband of Lucy (Musselman), with whom he shared over 33 years of marriage. He was additionally blessed with 28...

Jan 10, 2023

Mark James Kreider II, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly on January 10, 2023. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of Maribeth (Sapp) Madonna wife of Dr. G. Terry Madonna, of Lancaster, and Mark J. Kreider, husband of Kanah, of New Providence. Mark attended Solanco High School in Quarryville, PA and received his GED in Lancaster. He...