Dec 23, 2025

Ramon "Chaparro" Ramirez, 44, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

Born in Honduras, he was the son of Leonardo Ramirez Diaz and Bacilia Reyes Romero. Chaparro was well known and deeply loved by many. He was a trusted friend and a familiar, welcoming presence in the community. He had a generous heart...

Dec 23, 2025

Richard C. "Dick" Potts, 91, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025 with his family by his side at Lancaster Nursing and Rehab after residing there for four months, after being diagnosed with dementia.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ralph A. and Anastasia Reinfried Potts. He will be deeply missed by his...

Dec 22, 2025

Jon J. Pillion, known to many as Captain Jon, passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2025, at the age of 68. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harold and Elizabeth Pillion.

Jon spent over 30 years in the food manufacturing industry, working diligently as a machinist and mechanic at Kellogg's. He possessed a...

Dec 22, 2025

Cu Van Tran, 77, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, December 22, 2025, after battling his illness quietly and privately. He shared forty-seven years of marriage with his beloved wife, Thuy Dzuong Nu Tran.

Born in Bùi Chu, Vietnam, he was the son of the late Khue Trong Tran and Mui...

Dec 22, 2025

Ms. Angela Gayle Brosius, affectionately known as Angie, Mama Lou, Ethel, and Grammy passed away on December 22, 2025, in Leola, Pennsylvania. She was 61 years old.

Born on July 13, 1964, in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, Angela graduated from Selinsgrove Area High School in 1982 and earned her degree from Ithaca College School of Business in 1986. During...

Dec 22, 2025

Leslie "ROY" Sorenson, 88, passed away on December 22, 2025, with his family by his side. Roy retired from the Upper Township Public Works Department in 2003 after being honored for his 30+ years of service. Dad had a strong work ethic and helped his family and friends in countless ways throughout his life. He enjoyed being with his...

Dec 20, 2025

John Robert "Bob" Hess, 91, peacefully departed this life on December 20, 2025. Bob was the son of the late H. Lloyd Hess, Sr. and Erla Garber Hess. Bob was a devoted husband and family man who cherished lifelong connections. He was married to his high school sweetheart, the late Ruby Adams Hess for 55 years. Later in life,...

Dec 20, 2025

Dennis L. Levan, 73, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Rothsville, he was the son of Ruth Mellinger Moomey and the late Clarence Levan Jr. Dennis was the loving husband of Robin Levan who died in 2021.

Dennis was a proud graduate of Warwick High School and dedicated...

Dec 20, 2025

Kathryn "Kathy" A. Carr, 68, of Lancaster, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. She is now dancing and running, free from her wheelchair and no more need of a Hoyer lift. Her sweet spirit will always be remembered.

Born in...

Dec 20, 2025

Zagars, Karlis "Karl" A., 66. Of Manheim, PA

Dec 20, 2025

There is a place amongst the trees, in the mountains just for me. Tread lightly now and do not fear for God and I are always near.

We are sorry to announce the passing of Irvin H. "Sonny" Brenner Jr., born in Lancaster. He passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the age of 95.

Dec 20, 2025

Martha E. Kennedy, 89, of St Anne's Retirement Community, Columbia, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Helma (Wallo) Frerichs. She was the loving wife of the late Yates F. Kennedy.

While living in New York, Martha...

Dec 19, 2025

James L Douts, 91, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. He shared 56 years of marriage with his loving wife Marilyn S. Schwarz Douts. Born in Lancaster, on June 13, 1934, he was the son of the late Charles D. and Ada W. Erb Douts.

He was a 1954 graduate of Manheim Township High School. A...

Dec 19, 2025

Mildred L. "Milly" Rollin, 97, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home. Born in East Earl Township, she was the daughter of the late Charles G. and Anna (Keller) Crouse. Milly was the loving wife of Albert Frank Rollin who died in 1982. Milly was devoted to her faith and was an active...

Dec 19, 2025

Earl M. Barley, Jr., 85, of Conestoga, PA, passed away at home on December 19, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born in Manor Township, he was the son of the late Earl and Della B. (Hess) Barley. Earl was the loving husband to the late Blanche E. (Groff) Barley whom together they celebrated 63 years or marriage.

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Dec 18, 2025

Our beloved husband, father, and Pop-Pop, John A. Hackash, Jr., 83, spent his final days surrounded by the love of his family. His life was defined by deep faith, quiet strength, devoted service, and a gift for storytelling that kept us laughing and listening until he passed away on December 18, 2025.

John was the beloved son...

Dec 18, 2025

Richard L "Dick" Wilson Sr, 94, of Lititz, formerly of Elysburg, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025. He was the son of the late Charles and Bertha Wilson.

Born and raised in Bethlehem, PA, he was a graduate of Bethlehem Liberty High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Moravian College in his...

Dec 18, 2025

The family of Donald Brown wish to announce his earthly departure December 18, 2025. Born to Donald E. Brown Sr. and Lorraine F. Adams in Lancaster, PA. He was a loving son, brother, cousin, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.

Ducky was a 1969 graduate of John Piersol McCaskey high school. He attended Pierce Junior college in Philadelphia,...

Dec 18, 2025

Brenda E. Keener, 84, passed away on December 18, 2025 after a one week stay at Maple Farm, following a sudden and brief illness. Brenda was born in Lancaster, PA to her late parents, David M. and Florence E. (Shomo) Keener.

Brenda graduated from Elizabethtown College in 1963 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in mathematics....

Dec 18, 2025

Gerald (Gerry) Lee Ranck, 82, of Lititz, entered Heaven on Thursday, December 18, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Gerry often testified, "God has been with me all my life, even when I wasn't with Him, and He won't leave me now." On Thursday, he peacefully completed his journey and is now rejoicing in the presence of his...