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....
Norberto Silva Ortiz
Nov 29, 2022
Norberto Silva. Ortiz, 62, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Born in San Germán Puerto Rico, he was the son Domingo Ortiz and the late Ana Celia Silva Ayala. Norberto was the loving husband of Gladys Rosario-Ortiz.
A machinist by trade he worked for Arconic and Turkey Hill.
He was of the Christian...
Melvin H. Weaver
Nov 29, 2022
Melvin H. Weaver, 92, of Lititz, passed away on November 29, 2022, at Legends of Lititz. Born in Tuckerton, Pa, he was one of fourteen children born to the late Edwin and Margaret (Becker) Weaver. Melvin was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Joan (Ruppert) Weaver, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. He is survived by...
Patrick “Pat” L. Patterson
Nov 29, 2022
Patrick "Pat" L. Patterson, 78, of Lancaster passed away suddenly at his home November 29, 2022. He was born to the late George and Elmira Patterson in Baltimore MD. He spent his career as a therapist specializing in addiction and was involved in recovery groups for many years. He touched many and changed countless lives with his work.
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Carol D. Ritter
Nov 29, 2022
Carol D. Ritter, 73, of Lancaster, (AKA Dida) (Daughter of the late Arthur and Doris (Kelley) Schneck, Emmaus, PA) became an Angel in Heaven with the Lord on November, 29 2022. She passed at home after a long illness of Neuro Degeneration. She was a loving and devoted wife of Douglas Ritter, sharing 52 years of marriage. In addition...
Jean D. Beck
Nov 28, 2022
Jean Degenhardt Beck, 87, passed away November 28, 2022. Born in Pittsburgh, PA she was the daughter of the late George and Matilda Degenhardt. She was the loving wife of Ronald Beck for 68 years. Jean met her husband at Duquesne University. She lived and traveled throughout the US, spending 7 years in Alaska, as the wife of a...
John William Fisher
Nov 28, 2022
John William Fisher, 75, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022. Born in Danville, PA, he was the son of the late Leo Fisher, Sr. and Mary Fisher.
John graduated from Shamokin High School. Soon after, he enlisted in the US Air Force and served faithfully until he was forced to retire due to...
John J. Keretzman
Nov 28, 2022
John J. Keretzman, 89, of New Holland, PA, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, November 28, 2022. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna Keretzman. He was the beloved husband to Lois (Slaymaker) Keretzman with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.
John was a graduate of Coatesville High...
Margaret Nelle Shelby Garland
Nov 27, 2022
Margaret Nelle Shelby Garland, of Lancaster, PA passed away November 27, 2022. She was born to the late Ernest and Barbara Shelby in Houston Texas. Margaret was a loving mother, grandmother and wife who spent her life raising and caring for her family.
Margaret, also known as Nana to all, loved to sew, quilt and crochet; she...
Claire Metrulis Donatelli
Nov 27, 2022
Claire Metrulis Donatelli, 80, of Mt. Wolf passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Born in Shenandoah, PA she was the daughter of the late Della (Mickalonis) and Charles Metrulis.
Prior to retirement she worked as realtor. She was a talented artist and enjoyed painting and crafts. Most of all she cherished spending time with her family....
Carl M. Hessick
Nov 27, 2022
Carl M. Hessick, 66, of Lancaster, PA and formerly of Hopewell Junction, NY entered into eternal life peacefully with his family by his side on November 27, 2022.
Carl was born on November 26, 1956 to Bruno and Stella Hessick in Detroit, MI. After graduating from Austin Prep High School in 1974, he went on to study...
Nancy Claire Berlot
Nov 26, 2022
Nancy Claire Berlot, 89, passed into eternal life November 26, 2022 at Providence Place of Lancaster where she lived 2 1/2 years supported and enriched throughout her Alzheimer's journey.
Since August she was under the exceptionally compassionate care of Grane Hospice of York whose team partnered with Providence Place staff and together provided excellent dedicated round the...
Terry Lee Kreider
Nov 26, 2022
Terry Lee Kreider, of Lancaster, passed away November 26, 2022. A Lancaster native he was born to the late Benjamin and Dawn (Banzhof) Kreider. Terry spent 36 years with the Lancaster Recreation Commission where he was the maintenance supervisor.
Terry enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to hunt, fish and spend time at his cabin in the mountains....
Steven L. Barnett
Nov 26, 2022
Steven L. Barnett, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, November 26. He was the son of the late William Barnett and Ruth Alboum Barnett Sharpless.
Steve was a life-long trucker, and his driving took him to every corner of the country and beyond. His favorite spots were beaches, especially in Delaware and North Carolina. If he...
Joseph L. Blazek
Nov 26, 2022
Joseph L. Blazek, 53, of Lititz, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, November 26, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with ALS. At the time of his passing, Joe was surrounded by his family who were his greatest treasure.
Born in Maryland, Joe was the son of the late Leonard J. and Mary (Long)...
Arcangelo Mattiace
Nov 26, 2022
Arcangelo "Angelo" Mattiace, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was the husband of Charity A. Minnick Mattiace, to whom he was married since 2013. He was formerly married to the late Carolyn R. Schultz Mattiace, who passed away in 2009. Born in Torito, Bari, Italy,...
