Feb 17, 2023

Meyer Jacques "Mike" Benzakein, 84, of Manheim Twp., passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, he was the son of the late Solomon and Rosette (Belilos) Benzakein. Mike was the husband of Beverly Jane (Smith) Benzakein, with whom he celebrated 57 years of marriage.

Of the Jewish Faith, earned his PhD in Aeronautical Engineering...

Feb 16, 2023

Barry Lee Witmer, 74, son of Mary and Norman Witmer, both deceased, was born on September 6, 1948, and passed peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, February 16, 2023, in Lancaster, PA. He served in the US Army and retired from Thomson Reuters as a graphic artist.

Barry is survived by his brother, John, John's wife, Miriam...

Feb 16, 2023

Our dear father, father-in-law, and Pap, Ronald G. Oettel, Sr. of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, February 16, at Landis Homes. He fought cancer for the past 20 months. He was the loving husband of Brenda L. (Rineer) Oettel for 61 years until her passing this past October 24th. We believe Dad fought his disease with all his might...

Feb 16, 2023

Carol E. Mays, 69, of Lancaster, passed away after a courageous battle on February 16, 2023. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Jr. and Betty Jane Bisking, and was the loving wife of the late Jerry Mays Jr. for over 49 years.

Carol was a Penn Manor graduate of 1971....

Feb 16, 2023

Evelyn J. Bosworth, 95 of Lancaster, passed away at United Zion Retirement Community on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Her husband Edwin M. Bosworth died in 2002.

Born in York, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Elizabeth (Brewster) Neilson. The family moved to Cleveland, OH, and Evelyn graduated from West Technical High School in...

Feb 16, 2023

Vinh X. "Nhut Hanh" Huynh, 77, of Manheim Township, passed away at home on Thursday, February 16, 2023. She was the daughter to the late Ly Huynh and Bay Truong and was born in Phu My, Vietnam.

She is survived by her husband, Tiet V. Nguyen, of 51 years.

Vinh obtained her bachelor's degree and...

Feb 16, 2023

Richard B. Snively, 73, of Lititz, PA passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, NY he was the son of the late Marion "Bobette" Swift (Robinson) and Harry Norman Snively. He was the beloved husband to Trudi (DeLong) with whom he shared over 49 years of marriage. Richard was...

Feb 16, 2023

Marion M. (Wright) Puryear, 77 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Edward, Sr. and Clair (Jones) Wright. She is survived by her beloved companion of over 30 years, Harold Burton.

Marion graduated from J. P. McCaskey High School and...

Feb 16, 2023

Richard J. "Dick" Rohrer, 82, of Warwick Twp., passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Moravian Manor. Born in Lititz, he was the son of the late Clarence and Edna (Spong) Rohrer. Dick was the loving husband of Lucinda W. (Weiler) Rohrer, and they celebrated 59 years of marriage last September.

From 1959 – 1961 Dick...

Feb 15, 2023

Mary Louise (May) Trump, 96 years old, went home to be with her Lord on February 15, 2023. She resided at Brethren Village, Lititz, PA and was born in Bloomsburg, PA, to the late Eugene S. May and Agnes E. May. Mary Louise was the wife of the late Victor Carl Trump who passed away in 1986.

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Feb 15, 2023

Clayton A. Frutchey, 96, formerly of Willow Street, passed away at Brethren Village on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Born in East Bangor on July 11, 1926, Clayton was the son of the late William and Flora (Long) Frutchey. He was the loving husband of the late Edna Mae (Bishop) Frutchey, who died in 2015.

Clayton graduated from...

Feb 15, 2023

Dr. Robert "Bob" Clair Wheeling, Jr., 75, of Lititz, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Born in Sharon, PA, he was the son of the late Robert C. Sr., and Evelyn (Rainy) Wheeling. He leaves behind his beloved wife of over 53 years, Cyndy Ann (Sawyer) Wheeling.

Bob was a 1965 graduate of Altoona High...

Feb 15, 2023

Jo Ann McMahon, 81, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. She shared 57 wonderful years of marriage with her husband Dennis R. McMahon.

Born in Titusville, PA, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Green) Sheridan, she graduated from Titusville High School. Jo Ann completed her bachelor's degree at Marywood...

Feb 14, 2023

Jean Miller Weaver, 85, died February 14, 2023, at Landis Homes, in Lititz, PA. Born on July 16, 1937, in Refton, PA, she was the daughter of the late H. Claude and Ada McMichael Miller. Jean was the wife of the late Harry E. Weaver, who died in 1997, and the late John L. Kraft, who died in 2018....

Feb 14, 2023

Margaret K. Bucher, 86, of Rock Hill Road, Millersville died Tuesday, February 14, after a short illness. She was the wife of David B. Bucher, Sr., who preceded her in death in 1981.

Born in Coaldale, Schuylkill County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Rachko Kutcher.

After graduating from Coaldale...

Feb 13, 2023

Devoted Mother

Muriel "Myrtie" June McClure, 90, was called Home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 13, 2023, at Brethren Village in Lititz, PA, following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Muriel was born on April 17, 1932, in Downingtown, PA, to the late Eddy and Mary (Eller) McClure. She...

Feb 13, 2023

Barbara K. Axe, 67, of Millersville passed away Monday February 13, 2023. Barbara was the loving mother for her 2 children and 2 dogs.

Barbara was born in Sacramento, CA to John and Doris (Edwards) Dankoff. She was the youngest of 5 kids. Barbara worked at M&M Mars for almost 30 years.

Barbara loved to...

Feb 13, 2023

Dennis Richwine, 84, of Lititz, PA passed away in complete peace on February 13, 2023. He was born in Lancaster, PA to late parents Harry Richwine and Cora (Walmer). He was the beloved husband to Sheila (Vinten.

Dennis spent most of his life surrounded in love with his wife Sheila. They met on a blind date as...

Feb 13, 2023

Wayne Kenneth Gunzenhauser, devoted and loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather passed away on February 13, 2023 at home. Born on November 6, 1931 in Lancaster, Pa., he was the oldest son of the late Miles Kenneth and Elizabeth (Betty) Tiley Gunzenhauser. He was the loving husband of Fran Gunzenhauser whom he married on September 4, 1982.

Feb 13, 2023

Ralph Benjamin McComsey, Jr., beloved father and husband, passed away on February 13th at home surrounded by family. He was 88 years old. Ralph was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 66 years, Priscilla, by only 5 months.

Ralph served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Alaska before joining the Lancaster City...