Jan 7, 2023

The Honorable Shawn Michael Long, 55, of Lititz, passed away at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore on Saturday, January 7, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Lancaster, he was the oldest son of Michael Monaghan and Diana Davidson Long. He was the loving husband of Jessica (Beck) Long. Together, they shared 24 years of marriage...

Jan 6, 2023

Gloria Nelson, a resident of Calvary Homes in Lancaster, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 6, 2023. Born in Oxford, Pennsylvania, Gloria was the oldest child of Claude and Ellen Shepherd.

She graduated from Oxford Area High School in 1955, and attended Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. After graduation, she taught...

Jan 6, 2023

Nancy J. Albright, 90, of Millersville, passed away on January 6, 2023.

She was the wife of the late John H. Albright, who passed away in 1994. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Norman E. and Gracetta M. Whitman Creamer.

Nancy had worked as a secretary for the RCA Corporation for...

Jan 6, 2023

Juanita Ortiz, 67, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 6, 2023. Born in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Ramon Ortiz and Luz Conde.

Her family will remember her as a loving mother who loved to cook. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family and was always the life...

Jan 6, 2023

Barbara S. Marks, 95, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz. Born in South Fork, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank W. Schrader and Mildred (Gallagher) Schrader Simmons. Barbara was the loving wife of the late Lloyd E. Marks who passed in 1999.

A loving...

Jan 6, 2023

Joyce E. Kuhn, 88 of Manor Twp., while surrounded by her family, went peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 6, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harry S. and Helen (Patterson) Landis. Joyce was the loving wife of the late Vincent P. Kuhn, and they shared...

Jan 5, 2023

J. Roger Drolet, 92, formerly a resident of Millersville, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Providence Place of Lancaster. Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alexina (Taillon) Drolet, and the beloved husband of the late Patsy P. (Platt) Drolet, sharing 67 years of marriage at the time of her...

Jan 5, 2023

Lester B. Aughey, 99, of Lancaster, passed away January 5, 2023. He was born at home in Mifflin, PA and was the son of the late Samuel and Anna Aughey. He was a man of many trades. Lester worked as a farmer, carpenter, and at the Wilbur chocolate where he dedicated 30 years of service and worked part time...

Jan 5, 2023

Catherine Naomi (Hartman) Rohrbaugh, 81, of Lititz, peacefully and joyfully went to be with her Lord on Monday January 5, surrounded by her family at the Mount Joy Hospice Center. The daughter of the late Martin M. Hartman and Mamie G. (Godfrey) Hartman, Catherine was born December 17, 1927 in Springfield Twp, York PA.

She was married...

Jan 4, 2023

Lillie ("Lill") M. Keller, 96, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She and her husband, Al, were residents of Pleasant View Communities in Manheim. Born in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Mary E. (Arnold) Snyder. Lill and Al celebrated over 53 years of marriage, until...

Jan 4, 2023

Ralph Eugene Kline, 82, of Quarryville, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital. He shared 55 years of marriage with his wife Theresa Mary (Codner) Kline.

Born in Susquehanna Township, Juniata County, Ralph was the son of the late Earl Oscar and Lulu S. (Fawver) Kline. He graduated from Greenwood High School, and he...

Jan 4, 2023

Eugene C. Riedel, 69, passed on to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, January 4 at Lancaster General Hospital. He resided at 1604 Eshelman Mill Rd. Willow Street and was formerly of 825 E. Walnut St. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Carl and Mary Louise Willis Riedel. He was the...

Jan 3, 2023

Donald L. Mertz, Sr., affectionately known as Whitey, Vintnor, and *** Bucket, 84, of Lancaster, passed away January 3, 2023, at Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation. Born in Conestoga, he was the son of the late Albert and Helen (Lilley) Mertz. He and Ruth Mertz shared over 50 years together.

Donald and Ruth were long time members of...

Jan 3, 2023

Anna N. Mason, 80, of Lancaster, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Milton and Anna Newman. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce D. Manson. Anna was born in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from Brooklyn College of Banking. After college and working in the banking...

Jan 3, 2023

Richard W. Smith, 87, of Ephrata passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Born in small town Connersville, IN April 30, 1935, Dick was a true Hoosier. Common sense values and cornball humor were his hallmarks. His witticisms often had to be explained with "That's a joke, Son!" His core values were faith, family, and country.

His mother...

Jan 3, 2023

Larry A. Owens, 73, of Mountville, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at his home. He was the husband of Cynthia Cox Owens, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage this past November 9th. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Arvel and Ethel Yenser Owens. Larry retired after 25 years with the Digital...

Jan 3, 2023

Paul Buhay, 91 of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, after a brief illness. Born in Palmerton, PA, Carbon County, on April 4, 1931, he was the son of the late John Buhay and Mary (Pankiew) Buhay. Paul was married to the late Janet (Bowers) Buhay for 58 years. He was preceded in death, by his...

Jan 3, 2023

Julio Colon, 43, of Lancaster, PA passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital. Julio was born on August 11, 1979, to Maribel Rodriguez and the late Julio Colon Sr. in Queens, NY.

In 2012, Julio Colon Jr. met Guimar Catala in Lancaster PA. Julio and Guimar went on to have a child together...

Jan 2, 2023

Lawrence B. Kaplan, 71, of Manheim, formerly of New York City, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Florence and Albert Kaplan. He was the beloved husband to Cynthia Kaplan with whom he shared over 33 years of marriage.

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Jan 2, 2023

Dorothy A. Fritsch (Dottie) passed away on January 2, 2023. Dottie was the daughter of the late Dorothy and Gregory Nicklaus. She is survived by her spouse of sixty years, Daniel Fritsch, and four children. They are Daniel Fritsch, Jr. (Mary), Kathleen Balasavage (Robert), Gregory Fritsch (Rita) and Thomas Fritsch (Gwen).

There are ten grandchildren: Alexander, Kristen,...