Benjamin S. Smoker
Dec 5, 2022
Benjamin S. Smoker, 72, longtime resident of Strasburg, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Samuel L. and Lydia K. (Stoltzfus) Smoker. He was the loving husband of Naomi (Stoltzfus) Smoker with whom they shared over 53 years of marriage together....
Tina L. Amaro
Dec 4, 2022
Tina L. Amaro, 67, of Drumore, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 in Columbia. She was the wife of the late Carmello "Carm" Amaro, who passed away in 2018. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Mary Templeton Bleecher. She attended Lampeter Strasburg High School. Tina had worked for the Exide Corporation...
Alice J. Mimm
Dec 4, 2022
Alice J. Mimm, 77, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday December 4, 2022. She was the wife of the late Raymond B. Povish for 30 years, who passed away in 2012, and then married to the late Charles F. Mimm, who passed away in 2004. Born in Danville, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth I., &...
Glenn D. Schneider
Dec 4, 2022
Glenn D. Schneider, 85, of Manheim, formerly of Lebanon, PA passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Born in Quarryville, PA he was the son of the late Anna (Gleisner) and Norman Schneider. He was the loving husband to Lucille "LuAnn" (Barry) Schneider with whom he celebrated over 41 years of marriage.
Glenn was a proud veteran...
Ronald (Ron) William Savage
Dec 3, 2022
On December 3, 2022, Judge Ronald (Ron) William Savage 78, died peacefully of natural causes at Evergreen Estates Retirement Community in Lancaster, PA. Ron was the loving husband of the late Judith Anne (Sherts) Savage and the son of the late William J. and Pauline (Rodgers) Savage.
Ron graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1962 and...
Patricia J. Dietz
Dec 3, 2022
Patricia J. Dietz, 85, affectionately known as "Grammy" who was born on October 5, 1937 passed away at The Gardens at Stevens on Saturday, December 3, 2022 surrounded by family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Emaline and Robert Whenry. She was the loving wife of Robert Dietz with whom she celebrated 32 years of...
Tyler D. Stewart
Dec 3, 2022
Tyler D. Stewart, 52, of Lancaster passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born in West Grove, PA he was the son of the late Clifford Leon Stewart Sr. and Antoinette (Dixon) Stewart.
Tyler was an avid sports fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers, Penn State and the 76ers. He also enjoyed...
Lori Souder
Dec 2, 2022
Lori Souder of Millersville passed away suddenly on December 2, 2022. She was the cherished daughter of John and Carol Souder of Collegeville, PA.
Lori was a caring, loving, and compassionate friend. She loved simply being with others, enjoyed playing games with friends & family, relaxing on Sundays, watching the Phillies, Eagles and Food Network, long car...
J. Lawrence "Larry" Fisher
Dec 2, 2022
J. Lawrence "Larry" Fisher, 64 of Landisville, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2022, due to complications from heart surgery. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing.
Born in Lancaster on April 11, 1958, Larry was the son of the late Roberta W. Peters. Predeceased by his brother, Lance E. Fisher, Larry is...
Jane L. Shoudy
Dec 2, 2022
Jane L. Shoudy, 101, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022. Born December 15, 1920 in East Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Frances E. Shoudy.
Affectionately known as "Aunt Jane" to her 6 nieces and nephews and 12 grandnieces and grandnephews as well as their friends....
Anjali Bhan
Dec 2, 2022
Anjali Bhan, 75, of Lititz, passed away at her home on December 2, 2022, surrounded by her family. Born in India, she was the daughter of the late Shanti Swarup Jaggia and Satya Batra. Anjali celebrated over 44 years of marriage with her husband, Tej Narain Bhan.
Her presence brightened the lives of everyone around her and...
Rosanne Miller
Dec 1, 2022
Rosanne Miller, 86, formerly of Conestoga, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Moravian Manor Communities. Rose shared 62 years of marriage with her husband Mervin R. Miller before his death in 2019.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Rose (Rensberger) Lackey. She worked as a nurse's aide at the...
The Rev. John Philip Smeltzer
Dec 1, 2022
The Rev. John Philip Smeltzer, 84, of Lititz, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022. He was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to the Rev. John F. and Thelma K. (Lytle) Smeltzer. John moved with his mother and two brothers (Nick and Jim) to Shamokin while his father served as a chaplain in the Army Air Corps in Europe...
Mary C. Pautler
Dec 1, 2022
Mary C. (Murphy) Pautler, 90, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 17, 1932, and was the daughter of Elmer and Madelyn Murphy. Mary grew up in St. Louis, Missouri surrounded by much-loved parents, siblings, cousins, aunts, and uncles. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy High School in 1950. She...
Virginia A. "Ginny" Franke
Dec 1, 2022
Virginia A. "Ginny" Franke, 72, of Lititz, went into the arms of the Lord, December 1, 2022, surrounded by her loving husband and Pastor. Born on May 5, 1950 and raised in Collingdale PA. she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Ruth (Shaffner) Fetrow.
Ginny was a devout Christian and member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran...
Ileen K. Townsend
Dec 1, 2022
Ileen K. Townsend, 73, of Conestoga, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at her residence.
She was the wife of William B. Townsend, Jr. with whom she shared 55 years of marriage this past August 12th. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Walter F. and Lois E. Stuckey Wintsch.
In...
Linda E. Smith
Nov 30, 2022
Linda E. Smith, 83, of Lititz, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Landis Homes Retirement Community. Born in Garden City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Helen (Jones) Eklof. Linda was the beloved wife of Dr. Kenneth J. Smith, and they celebrated 62 years of marriage this past June.
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R. William (Bill) Spacht
Nov 30, 2022
R. William (Bill) Spacht, 95, of Lititz, passed away on November 30, 2022, at Moravian Manor, Lititz. He was the son of the late Ralph M. Spacht and Margarete Bowser Spacht. He was also predeceased by his sister Phoebe Ann Bakeman, and his wife of 69 years, Ruth Y. Steely Spacht who passed away in 2021.
Bill...
Andrea Garcia Lebròn
Nov 29, 2022
Andrea Garcia Lebròn, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Maunabo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Bartolo Alvarez Garcia and Jeronima Lebròn Garcia.
Andrea was a strong and devoted Christian who dedicated her life to serving God and others. She was a security officer...
Donna L. Sheaffer
Nov 29, 2022
Donna L. Sheaffer, 81, of Lancaster, passed away at ProMedica, Lancaster on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. She was the wife of Gordon L. Sheaffer, Sr. for 61 years.
Born in Pine Township, Armstrong County, PA, Donna was the daughter of the late George M. and Yvonne (Barret) Butler. She graduated from Dayton High School, Class of 1959....
