Jul 11, 2022

Michael H. Beacham, 83, of Lancaster, passed away after a brief illness on July 11, 2022. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Virginia (Dorwart) and Robert E. Beacham. He was the loving husband of Frances "Fran" Orr Beacham.

Those who knew Michael knew he found great joy playing golf. By the...

Jul 10, 2022

Retired Police Sergeant, J. Donald "JD" Shaeffer, Jr., 61, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2022 in Millsboro, DE. Born in Lancaster in 1960, he was the son of J. Donald Shaeffer, Sr. and the late Bernice (Groff) Shaeffer. Together since 1987, he shared 35 years with his loving wife, Ingrid M. (Saunders) Shaeffer.

JD...

Jul 10, 2022

It is with a heavy and saddened heart that we announce the passing of Christopher Daniel Bixby, much too soon at age 59. Chris passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on July 10, 2022. Chris was born in Lancaster to Alan W. Bixby and Donna J. Allmond-Harding. After completing high school, Chris enlisted and proudly served in the United...

Jul 10, 2022

Nancy Meighen Kurtz, 67, of Lancaster, PA, entered the gates of Heaven after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday morning, July 10, 2022, at home with her loving family holding her tight.

Nancy was a wise woman. She once wrote…

"My upbringing opened my young heart to a lifelong relationship with God. My late...

Jul 9, 2022

James E. Lefever, 74, of Leola, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his residence.

He was the husband of Janet M. Rineer Lefever, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage this past April 24th. Born in Strasburg, he was the son of the late Harry J. and Alta Eisenberger Lefever.

Jim had...

Jul 9, 2022

Mozelle J. Hoskin, 100, of Millersville passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. Born in Boydsville, AR she was the daughter of the late Alva and Rosetta (Hall) Wilson. She was the loving wife of the late Herbert W. Hoskin who passed away in 1973. She previously lived in Michigan, Virginia and Maryland before settling in Lancaster in 1965. Dedicated...

Jul 9, 2022

Laura Ann Frey, 58, of Lititz, passed away July 9, 2022 suddenly and unexpectedly from complication of a rare connective tissue disorder. She surrendered to the Lord peacefully with Mike- her husband of 32 years- and her beloved children, Stephen and Eric, by her side.

Laura was born in Summit, NJ and was raised in New Jersey...

Jul 9, 2022

Words of love overflow like a fountain for our MaryAnn, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who lived a beautiful, fulfilled life from start to end, emanating love and happiness everywhere she went.

MaryAnn (Manno) Keares passed away on July 9, 2022 following a lengthy illness. She shared an amazing life and legacy with her loving husband,...

Jul 8, 2022

Cynthia Crosland Campbell, 87, passed away on July 8, 2022, with family by her side at Moravian Manor in Lititz after a long illness. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Edward S. and Anna (Meiskey) Crosland. She was married to Richard L. Campbell for over 31 years until his death in 1990.

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Jul 8, 2022

Patricia "Patti" Ann Moose, 85, of Sextons Creek, KY, formerly of Lancaster, PA went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Kathryn (Gsell) and Walter Myers. She was the beloved wife to Donald E. Moose, Sr. who...

Jul 8, 2022

Theodore F. "Ted" McCoy, 87, of Lititz, entered into glory in the comfort of his home on Friday, July 8, 2022. He was the loving husband of Thelma (Landis) McCoy. They would have celebrated 61 years of marriage this year on July 15th. Born in Manheim and raised in the Lititz/Brunnerville area, he was the son of the late...

Jul 8, 2022

Roy A. Judkins, 87, of Willow Valley, formerly of West Chester, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, July 8, 2022. Born in Alexander, NY, he was the son of the late Walter and Edith (Moores) Judkins. Roy was the husband of Norma M. Judkins who passed away in 2018.

After graduating high school,...

Jul 8, 2022

William J. "Bill" Keck, Jr., 57, of Manor Twp., passed away very unexpectedly at home on Friday, July 8, 2022. Born in Camden, NJ, he was the son of William J. and Noreen E. (Clay) Keck. Bill was the loving husband of Jana M. (Kaufhold) Keck, and they celebrated 34 years of marriage this past March.

Bill...

Jul 7, 2022

Robert E. McMonigal, Sr., 80, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Born in Huntingdon, PA he was the son of the late Margaret L. (Holden) and John M. McMonigal. He was the loving husband to the late Phyllis (Fisher) with whom he celebrated 42 years of marriage.

Bob was a proud Vietnam Veteran...

Jul 7, 2022

Elaine Z. Kresh, 78, a former resident of the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown since 2016, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at her daughter's home in Lancaster, following a long, hard fought battle with cancer. She was a very brave and resilient person in the face of adversity and was an inspiration to others.

Born in...

Jul 7, 2022

Laurinda D. Shumate, 63, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center where she had been a resident for several years. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Ulrich and Ethel (Dagen) Lane.

Laurinda graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School with the Class of 1977....

Jul 7, 2022

Glenn David Young, age 85, passed away on July 7, 2022. He was born to the late David B. and Alverda Young and raised in Lititz.

Glenn was a graduate of Manheim Township High School and worked his way up to manager at IGA Grocery Store in Stevens, PA. He also worked at Shadd Detective Agency in...

Jul 7, 2022

Patsy E. Sensenig, 81, of New Providence, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in Intercourse, PA she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Shertzer) and Leroy B. Sensenig, Sr.

Patsy loved The Lord, her family and friends. She was 1959 graduate from Pequea High School. She was a member...

Jul 7, 2022

Evelyn C. Werner, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on July 7, 2022 at Mennonite Home after a long illness. She is the wife of the late Anthony S. Werner, M.D., the love of her life. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Raymond D. Cox and Helen M. Cox. Evelyn graduated from Towson Catholic High...

Jul 6, 2022

Rev. Donald C. Sweimler, "Ducky" 81, passed away at his New Holland, PA home with his loving wife Karen by his side on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Born and raised in Reading, PA, Don was the son of the late Elmer Sweimler and Bertha Hettinger Sweimler.

Ducky graduated from Wilson High School where he was inducted in...