Marlene Winifred (Rettew) Dove
Mar 29, 2026
Marlene crossed over to the next life on March 29, 2026, after a brave battle with dementia. Born October 5, 1931, in Springfield, Massachusetts to Bill and Winnie Rettew, she enjoyed an adventurous life. Growing up during WWII with her brother Bill, Jr, she was a polio survivor as a young child. Her love of movies was born when she...
Wesley "Dean" Stokes
Mar 29, 2026
Wesley “Dean” Stokes, 90, of Mount Joy, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Costa Mesa, CA, he was the son of the late Albert Charles Wesley Stokes and Helen Elizabeth (Wilkins) Stokes. He was the loving husband of Sara J. (Roland) Stokes.
Dean formerly served as a probation officer in Orange City, CA, where...
Janice Kropp
Mar 29, 2026
Janice Kropp, a beloved mother, grandmother, devoted wife, and cherished teacher’s aide, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 4, 1953, in Philadelphia, PA, she spent her life bringing joy and laughter to those around her.
Janice was the quintessential mother, known for her exceptional ability to create...
Ronald L. Horn, Sr.
Mar 29, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Lee Horn Sr., a man who lived with an open heart and a steadfast sense of duty, passed away surrounded by family on March 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, laughter, and an unwavering devotion to his family.
Born on May 6, 1949, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to the late Bill and Gloria Horn, Ron was a proud...
James S Williams
Mar 27, 2026
James S. Williams, 82, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Jim, Jimmy or Mister Williams, as he was sometimes known, leaves behind a legacy of dedication, humor, and devotion to his loved ones.
Born in Nanticoke, he was the son of the late Harry D. and Jennie (Douglas) Williams. Jim served for six years in the Army National...
Judith Ann Mentzer
Mar 27, 2026
Judith Ann "Judi" Mentzer, 84, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late J.E Russel Markert and Dorothy Mae Markert-Cushman. Judi was the loving wife of Ronald Mentzer, who preceded her in death in 2023.
Judi dedicated her life to her work as a beautician,...
James Krug
Mar 27, 2026
James "Jim" Bowman Krug, 86, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on March 27, 2026.
Lin Yin Nolt
Mar 27, 2026
Lin Yin Nolt, 89, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. Born on November 20, 1936, in Taipei, Taiwan, she was the beloved wife of Richard K. Nolt, who preceded her in death in 2018.
Lin devoted her professional life to property ownership and management, taking great pride in her work and in the care of her properties over many years....
John D. Hohman
Mar 27, 2026
John D. Hohman of Lancaster, PA died on March 27, 2026 at Homestead Village in Lancaster at the age of 84. Known to most who knew him as Jack, he was born in Pottsville PA on May 13, the son of the late Dr George C and Ruth Reichard Hohman. He was the husband of Carol Ann (Welsh) Hohman, originally...
Bernard N. "Bernie" Santaniello
Mar 25, 2026
Bernard N. "Bernie" Santaniello, 85, of Millersville passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at LGH surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Bernard V. Santaniello and Anna (Rampulla) Santaniello. He was the loving husband of Helen L. (Currie) Santaniello with whom he shared over 63 years of marriage.
He was a 1958...
Lynda Louise Getchis
Mar 25, 2026
Lynda Louise Getchis, 83, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on March 25, 2026 at Providence Place Senior Living. Born in Alexandria, VA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Louise Mangold. Lynda was the loving wife of 63 years to Randolph Getchis.
A religious woman, Lynda’s faith was very important to her. Lynda did a lot of volunteer work...
Juan Rivera Martinez
Mar 25, 2026
Juan Rivera-Martinez was born January 21, 1933 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Bautista Martinez and Pascual Rivera. He was a devoted father of seven and a caring grandfather and great-grandfather. Juan loved his family unconditionally and exemplified what a good father was.
Although his children were already adults, he still continued to provide and care for them. He was often seen...
Ramiro Leon, Jr.
Mar 25, 2026
Ramiro “Junior” Leon, Jr., 71, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2026 at his home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Marcelina Cruz and Ramiro Leon, Sr.
Ramiro was a humble man that came from Puerto Rico. He was a manager of a jewelry store and many other stores. He was a security...
Joanne P. Good
Mar 25, 2026
Joanne P. Good, 88, of Gap, PA died peacefully on March 25th at the Maple Farm Nursing Center in Akron, PA. Born October 2nd, 1937, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Stanley G. and Margaret Boettcher Pollock. She grew up in Coatesville, PA before moving to Gap in 1970. She was a 1955 graduate of St. Agnes...
Mary Louise Ritchey
Mar 25, 2026
Mary Louise Ritchey, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on March 25, 2026, after a 2-week diagnosis with stage 4 gastric cancer. She was at her niece’s home under the care of her great niece and surrounded by family. Born in Roaring Spring, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Canole Ritchey and Genevieve Agnes Higgins.
Mary Lou graduated from...
Sydney Lou Walden
Mar 24, 2026
Sydney Lou Walden, formerly known as Forrest S. Walden, aged 30, of Lancaster, PA, passed from this life to the next on March 24, 2026. Throughout her life, Sydney journeyed courageously in many directions, seeking a meaningful place in this world.
She enjoyed music and nature, and in her time with us she came to champion important causes like protecting our...
Crystal E Davidson
Mar 24, 2026
Crystal E. Davidson, 66, of Lancaster, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went home to be with the Lord March 24th, 2026.
Born in Lancaster PA, Crystal attended J.P. McCaskey High School. Following that she attended the Palmer School of Business. Crystal worked for RCA and later for M&M Mars.
Crystal loved family and events, enjoyed sports, music, cooking, travel...
Eric James Koch
Mar 24, 2026
Following a two year battle with brain cancer (glioblastoma), Eric Koch passed away on March 24th, 2026 at the age of 47, with his family by his side.
He was a wonderful husband of seventeen years to Nou Koch and a loving father to Zane, Envie and Jade. We cannot forget his companion, who helped him through these tough times, his...
Ronald W. Gigl
Mar 24, 2026
Ronald “Ron” W. Gigl, 86, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital.
Ron proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962. Following his service, he dedicated over three decades of his life to education, working as a Technical Education teacher at Conestoga Valley Middle School for 33 years. He...
