Mar 22, 2022

Molly Rebecca Nelson, 30 of Lancaster, passed away at home due to natural causes on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Born in Edmonds, WA she was the daughter of Thomas Nelson and Karen (Lippincott) Nelson.

Molly was a very passionate person. She strived to accomplish all the goals she set for herself. She had a laugh and smile...

Mar 22, 2022

Thelma Irene Duda, 95, of Lititz, passed away at Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Born in South Greensburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Kenneth and Esther Nellie (Dean) Boggs.

She left high school in 11th grade during the depression to help her family, and worked in an airplane...

Mar 21, 2022

J. Kenneth "Ken" Rankin, 94, of Woodcrest Villa in Lancaster, PA died Monday, March 21, 2022 with family by his side and the compassionate care of the Hospice and Mennonite Home nursing staff. Ken was born December 26, 1927, on a farm in Lykens, Ohio. He was the son of the late William Marks Rankin and Lucille (Tuttle) Rankin....

Mar 21, 2022

Lois A. Aldrich, 75, went home to the Lord on Monday, March 21, 2022. She was born on June 9, 1946 in Winchendon, MA, daughter of the late George and Charlotte (Sawyer) Toothaker.

Lois and her husband, Donald C. Aldrich, grew up together in Winchendon; they were married on June 12, 1971 and celebrated 50 years of...

Mar 21, 2022

Patricia A. Nicklas, 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, March, 21, 2022 at Neffsville Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late beloved John L. Nicklas, who passed away on May 5, 2021. She was born and raised in Lancaster County and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Magdalene (Arnold) Shell.

Pat...

Mar 21, 2022

Brent D. Hohman, 51, of Lancaster, surrendered to God on March 21, 2022 surrounded by his wife and children after a short battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Brent enjoyed Nascar, the Dallas Cowboys and concerts. He loved being at the races and spending time with his wife, family and friends. He will always be remembered as the jokester...

Mar 21, 2022

William D. "Bill" Hamp, 77, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late William H. and Ruth E. (Carpenter) Hamp. He was the loving husband of Barbara "BJ" (Krull) Hamp with whom he shared over 53 years of marriage. He received a Bachelor's degree in Education from Millersville University....

Mar 20, 2022

Gerald N. Doull Jr., 92, of Masonic Village Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 20, 2022. He was the husband of Jeanne Marie Walsh with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on January 29, 2006. Born in Fulton, New York on February 11, 1930, he was the son of the late Gerald...

Mar 19, 2022

Patricia K. Leed, 86, of Lititz, PA passed away on March 19, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Lancaster to the late Robert AE and Mary (Beamsderfer) Miller, Jr. She was the wife of the late GySgt Edwin B. Leed, Jr.

Patricia loved spending time with her family. She loved BBQ's, holidays, birthdays, vacations,...

Mar 19, 2022

Charles E. Ditmer, Jr., 86, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on March 19, 2022 to be with his Lord. He was the son of the late Charles E. Ditmer, Sr. and Mossie (Wenell) Ditmer. He was the devoted husband of the late Edith L. (Spence) Ditmer for over 64 years.

Charlie had a true servant's heart and...

Mar 18, 2022

Sally Heineman, 56, of Mount Joy left this world too soon on March 18, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Heineman, III and Sue Below Heineman. In 1990, Sally graduated from the University of the Arts with a B.A. in Graphic Design and after graduation, Sally soon started her own business, Heineman Design...

Mar 18, 2022

John R. Stoner, 81, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2022.

He was the husband of Ethel Musser Stoner, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage this past June. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John L. and Esther Groff Stoner.

Starting in high school and continuing...

Mar 18, 2022

The family of Crystal D. White, 61, sadly announces her sudden passing. Born in Lancaster, Crystal was the daughter of the late Charles C. White Jr. and Ida Faulk White.

A 1978 graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School, Crystal was employed at Willow Valley Retirement Communities as a manager in the kitchen.

She resided...

Mar 17, 2022

Rosario Rivera, 87, of Lancaster passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at home surrounded by family. Born in Lares, Puerto Rico, she was daughter of the late Pedro Medina and Juana Maria Gonzalez. She was preceded in death by her late husband Vicente Rivera, with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage, and her son Porfirio Valentin.

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Mar 17, 2022

Thomas Clark Neiss, 79 of Manheim, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Lititz. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Elwood and Betty Jane Neiss. He leaves behind his loving wife Judith (Shenk) Neiss of over 20 years.

Tom worked for over 30 years at the...

Mar 17, 2022

John F. Heymann, 54, of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Auguste M. (Witsch) Heymann and the late George B. Heymann.

A graduate of Lampeter Strasburg High School, class of 1985, John worked as a maintenance mechanic for Dart Container in New Holland....

Mar 17, 2022

Sylvia R. Amway, 83, of Lancaster passed away peacefully Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Moravian Manor. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Ethel (Witmer) Weaver. She was the loving wife of Andrew U. Amway with whom she shared over 62 years of marriage. She was a 1956 graduate of J.P McCaskey High School....

Mar 17, 2022

Rose Valuch, 95, of Lancaster, went to be with her Lord on March 17, 2022, at home surrounded by her daughters. Born in Coaldale, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Ella (Costello) Karnish. She shared 38 years of happy marriage with Walter J. Valuch, until his passing in 1985.

Rose was generous with...

Mar 16, 2022

Walter E. Bortree, 79, of Willow Street, PA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Born in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Priscilla Frey (Newton) and Albert Leon Bortree. He was the beloved husband to Joanne (Bittenbender) Bortree for over 57 years. They have been residents of Willow Valley Communities since 2014.

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Mar 16, 2022

Ronald E. Miller, 77, of Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Born in Neffsville, PA he was the son of the late Elizabeth (Musser) and Clyde J. Miller. He was the loving husband to Rose Marie (O'Neill) Miller.

Ronald was a proud Veteran of the US Navy. He served on the Navy USS Canopus. Prior...