Jan 30, 2026

Henry (Hank) W. Fischer, 78, of Millersville, Pennsylvania, died Friday, January 30, 2026. Hank was born on November 7, 1947, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the son of Henry and Mary Fischer.

Hank graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania with a double major in Sociology & Secondary Education (and minors in Psychology & Philosopohy). He later earned an M.Ed....

Jan 29, 2026

Lloyd E. Ulmer, 82, of Millersville, passed away on January 29, 2026.

He was the husband of Sharon "Sherry" A. McCulley Ulmer, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage this past July 6th. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Janet Aston Ulmer.

Lloyd had worked as a pipefitter...

Jan 29, 2026

Donna Kay Bivins, 71, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on January 29, 2026. Born in Elkin, NC, she was the daughter of the late Gladys (Wiles) Wall and the late William Wall. She was married almost 52 years to her beloved husband, Danny James Bivins.

Donna was a graduate of Monte Vista High...

Jan 29, 2026

Robert Lee "Bob" Bachman, 81, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert and Jean Badorf Bachman. Bob was the loving husband of Cecilia "Ceil" Seubert Bachman and on November 14, 1964, they were married and spent the next 61 years together. He...

Jan 29, 2026

Nancy Jane (Heisler) Ellinger, 91, of Lancaster County, PA, died of natural causes on January 29, 2026. She was born on September 23, 1934, in Lancaster County to George Heisler and Dorothy (Elslager) Heisler. Nancy married Walter P. Ellinger, Jr, on January 20, 1951. They celebrated 62 years of marriage. Nancy was a homemaker. Nancy and Walter enjoyed traveling...

Jan 28, 2026

Ms. Ruth Wanjiku Karebu, 38, a resident of Millersville, Pennsylvania, went home peacefully to be with her Lord on Wednesday evening, January 28, 2026. Her sudden departure leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her.

Ruth was born on March 20, 1987, in Kijabe, Kiambu County, Kenya....

Jan 28, 2026

Ryan Bryce Hicks, 52, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2026. Born in Tacoma, WA, he was the son of Susan (Beck) Uchida and the late Kyle Bryce Hicks. He was married to Zuzana Hicks.

Ryan was a loving father, son, and brother and an adventurous spirit. He traveled the world, especially enjoying train travel,...

Jan 27, 2026

VIRGINIA P. COPPER

Virginia P. Copper, 86, of Ronks, went home to be with our Lord peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at her home. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Gertrude (Schmidt) Pignatore. She was the wife of the late Harry Copper Sr. who passed away in 1998.

She retired as a courthouse clerk...

Jan 27, 2026

Tina Michele (Fickes) Menges age 49 of East Petersburg, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, from a hemorrhagic stroke suffered on Sunday, Jan. 25. She was born May 14, 1976, in Lancaster, and was the beloved daughter of Tim and Sharon (See) Fickes. She was the loving wife and soulmate of Scott Menges since August 31, 2002.

Jan 27, 2026

Douglas L. Estock, 72, of Mount Joy, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Steven and Mary Estock of Mount Joy, and brother to the late Nancy Koser. Douglas is survived by his partner of over 20 years, Heather Schober; his son, Ryan Estock, and his...

Jan 27, 2026

Nancy J. Pitts, 67, passed away at her Elizabethtown, PA, residence on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Born in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, PA, she was the daughter of Lillian M. (Adams) Steinberg and the late Robert W. Pitts.

She graduated from Peters Township High School in 1976 and earned her BA in Social Sciences at Clarion State College...

Jan 27, 2026

Catherine M. Goncalves, 76, of Lititz, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late John J. & Agnes M. (Kubala) Kieley.

She grew up on her family farm in Pequea where she learned a strong work ethic and that pride and dedication...

Jan 27, 2026

Carlos A. Quinones-Ríos, of Lancaster, passed away on January 27, 2026. Born in Puerto Rico, Carlos was the son of the late Genaro Quinones and Desideria Ríos. He spent many years working as a jewelry polisher  for 10 years at the AVON Company in Puerto Rico and in New York for 20 years.

Carlos was a man...

Jan 26, 2026

Richard Albert "Pop" Schmidt, 90, died on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Columbia. A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Richard served aboard the USS Missouri, the "Mighty Mo", and other ships during his military service.

Following his time in the Navy, Richard built a career as a master plumber. He retired from the Carlos R. Leffler Co. in...

Jan 25, 2026

L. Marie Schulz, 90, of Bensalem, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, January 25, 2026. Born in Cherry Tree, PA, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Laura (Ebbs) McIlwain. Marie was the loving and faithful wife of Ronald A. Schulz, who preceded her in death in 2020.

A devout...

Jan 25, 2026

William Edward "Bill" Lewis, 80, of Lancaster, lost his battle to cancer on January 25, 2026. Born February 12th, 1945, in Chester County, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dolores (Williams) Lewis. He was also the beloved husband of 42 years to his late wife Doretta R. (Nunn) Lewis.

Bill worked incredibly hard to...

Jan 25, 2026

Mary Ann Tufano of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on January 25. She brightened countless lives for over 92 years.

She was born in New York City, in Manhattan, to Andrew and Mary Corrigan, and grew up in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens. Her father was a cash register salesman, and her mother was a homemaker. She...

Jan 25, 2026

Art Umstead, age 94, passed away peacefully at Garden Spot Village, on January 25, 2026.

Born on December 1, 1931, in Royersford, Pennsylvania, Art was the son of Kathryn Umstead. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Gerri Umstead.

Art served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954....

Jan 25, 2026

Kole Sample, 24, passed away at his Exton, Chester County, home on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. Born in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, he was the son of Hilary A. (Kirkpatrick) Hayes and John P. Sample.

Kole's parents and his girlfriend Julia E. Rios were by his side when he went home to be with the Lord....

Jan 25, 2026

Shirley A. Williams, age 86 of Lancaster, passed away on January 25, 2026. Born in Curwensville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Elaine (Dimmick) Daub.

Shirley earned her associate's degree and worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the healthcare industry. An avid gardener, she found joy in nurturing plants and flowers,...