Apr 19, 2023

Anthony J. Hernandez, 22, of Lancaster, passed away April 19, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Ferdinand Hernandez, husband of Jennifer, and the late Shana R. Hernandez.

His family fondly remembers his love of animals, debating politics, playing basketball, and most importantly, spending time with those he loved. To say he was passionate, caring,...

Apr 18, 2023

Pauline Ruth Shelly, 95, of Manheim, was taken into the arms of angels on April 18, 2023, at Pleasant View Communities. Born October 13, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Paul F. and Emma (nee Keener) Diehm. She began the role of quintessential wife and mother after meeting her husband, Ammon H. Shelly. They were married on...

Apr 18, 2023

James "Jim" (or Pat as he was affectionately nicknamed) Joseph Patterson, (age 85), passed away on April 18, 2023, at Luther Acres, Lititz, PA. Jim was born on January 27, 1938, and was the son of the late Blanchard Slater and Lydia Louise Patterson. He was a lifelong resident of Lancaster County, and is preceded in death by his...

Apr 18, 2023

Faye L. Shultz, 84, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Born in Harrisburg, Faye was a life-long resident of Lancaster. She was the daughter of the late Ralph H. and Hazel I. (Bruce) Snyder. Faye was the loving wife of 54 years to the late Donald E. Shultz.

A 1954 graduate of J.P. McCaskey...

Apr 17, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Karen L. Heckman, 59, of Bradenton, FL. Karen peacefully passed on April 17, 2023 at Lakewood Ranch Hospice House, FL. after her battle with skin cancer.

Born in Lancaster on February 5, 1964, she was the daughter of Thomas E. and Helen (Falk) Hohenwarter, Lititz, PA.

In...

Apr 17, 2023

Vera Mae (Ervin) Farrell, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023, at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy, PA. She now joins her husband, Bob, of 62 years in heaven.

Born in Montevideo, MN on July 11, 1934, to Alicia Mae (Stark) and Clifford Ervin. Vera was...

Apr 17, 2023

Edward Hogue, 83, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023. Born in Coatesville, PA he was the son of the late Willie and Helen (Green) Hogue.

Edward was a member of Church of God in Christ. He enjoyed singing gospel and providing the love of Christ to those around him. Edward cherished his faith...

Apr 16, 2023

Samuel Luther "Luke" Baker was ushered into heaven on April 16, after a courageous two-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born in Sunbury, grew up in Northumberland, and served his beloved country for four years in the United States Air Force. Luke was the oldest son of the late John and Helen Baker. His professional life was spent...

Apr 16, 2023

Maria Papademetriou, 98, died peacefully at home with her children around her on April 16, Orthodox Easter Sunday. She was born the daughter of Stamatios Monahas and Stamatia Alahioti Monahas in Asfendiou, Kos, Greece. Maria was married to the late Theodore Papademetriou.

She worked with her late husband at their Fulton Restaurant for many years and later...

Apr 16, 2023

Paul T. Blankenbiller, 68 of Willow Street, passed away April 16, 2023. He was born to the late Samuel and Marian Eamer in Reading PA. Paul spent over 20 years in the United States Navy. He took great pride in his service and served his country bravely.

Paul enjoyed riding motorcycles and traveling. He was also fond...

Apr 16, 2023

Albert B. Shiffler, 83, Strasburg PA passed away Saturday, April 16 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the son of the late Florence M. (Gamble) and Calvin R. Shiffler, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. (Bowman) Smith-Shiffler.

He attended Manor High School, served in the United States Navy and retired from Millersville...

Apr 15, 2023

Ellen "Spike" Lawrence Maddow of Lancaster passed away April 15, 2023. She was born in the fall of 1939 to the late Charles H. Lawrence and E.Ida Lawrence in Lancaster PA. A graduate of McCaskey High School, Ellen pursued an education in nursing. She went on to graduate from the Lancaster General Hospital of Nursing and then obtained a...

Apr 15, 2023

Raymond J. Morrison-Hoar, better known as Ray or "Ray Africa", 71, of Lancaster, went into the arms of his Lord and Savior on April 15, 2023, following a brief illness. Born in Germiston, South Africa, he was the son of the late Evan R. and Helen M. J. Morrison-Hoar. He shared a beautiful family, amazing memories, and countless laughs...

Apr 15, 2023

Melanie "Mel" Irene Hilbert, 79, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Born in Shenandoah, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Evelyn Purnell. She was the beloved wife of David E. Hilbert with whom she shared 60 beautiful years of marriage.

Melanie graduated from Mount Penn High School with honors....

Apr 15, 2023

Our precious mother, Eula M. Kister, 96, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. She is now at peace and pain free in Heaven.

Eula was born in Jacksonville, AL to the late James T. and Mary E. Hill Marible. She was the wife of the late Kenneth E. Kister who...

Apr 14, 2023

H. Randall "Randy" Martin, 75, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 after a long illness. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Harry Rudy Martin and Marion May Campbell.

Randy was a 1965 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, and the...

Apr 14, 2023

John "Jack" Ward, Jr, passed away on April 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Jack battled prostate cancer for over 10 years before he was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. An avid nature lover, Jack enjoyed time spent outdoors, fly fishing, tending his flowers, and taking pictures.

Jack is survived by his...

Apr 14, 2023

Gloria M. Surita, 73, of Lancaster, went home to be with her Savior, Friday, April 14, 2023. Born in San Juan, PR, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Julia (Pena) Oquendo. Gloria was the loving wife of Hector Surita.

A stay-at-home mom and ran a subsidized child center at home. Caring for her family...

Apr 14, 2023

Dorothy Ryder Flory passed away peacefully under the loving ministrations of family, in her daughter's home in in Lititz on April 14th. She was well into her 102nd year of life.

She was the wife of the late B. Rodney Flory, Sr. who passed away in October 2011. They were married for 71 years.

Born...

Apr 13, 2023

Lyondra N. Kelley, age 42, went to be with the lord on April 13 2023, surrounded by family at Hospice & Community Center.

Born and raised in Lancaster, PA, she was the loving daughter of Kenneth Drayton and Elisa Sanchez; and the beloved wife of Andre M. Kelley Sr. Lyondra earned a bachelor's degree in Health and...