Jan 27, 2026

Tina Michele (Fickes) Menges age 49 of East Petersburg, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, from a hemorrhagic stroke suffered on Sunday, Jan. 25. She was born May 14, 1976, in Lancaster, and was the beloved daughter of Tim and Sharon (See) Fickes. She was the loving wife and soulmate of Scott Menges since August 31, 2002.

Jan 27, 2026

Douglas L. Estock, 72, of Mount Joy, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Steven and Mary Estock of Mount Joy, and brother to the late Nancy Koser. Douglas is survived by his partner of over 20 years, Heather Schober; his son, Ryan Estock, and his...

Jan 27, 2026

Nancy J. Pitts, 67, passed away at her Elizabethtown, PA, residence on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Born in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, PA, she was the daughter of Lillian M. (Adams) Steinberg and the late Robert W. Pitts.

She graduated from Peters Township High School in 1976 and earned her BA in Social Sciences at Clarion State College...

Jan 27, 2026

Catherine M. Goncalves, 76, of Lititz, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late John J. & Agnes M. (Kubala) Kieley.

She grew up on her family farm in Pequea where she learned a strong work ethic and that pride and dedication...

Jan 27, 2026

Carlos A. Quinones-Ríos, of Lancaster, passed away on January 27, 2026. Born in Puerto Rico, Carlos was the son of the late Genaro Quinones and Desideria Ríos. He spent many years working as a jewelry polisher  for 10 years at the AVON Company in Puerto Rico and in New York for 20 years.

Carlos was a man...

Jan 26, 2026

Richard Albert "Pop" Schmidt, 90, died on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Columbia. A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Richard served aboard the USS Missouri, the "Mighty Mo", and other ships during his military service.

Following his time in the Navy, Richard built a career as a master plumber. He retired from the Carlos R. Leffler Co. in...

2026

Cheryl (Goselin) Taylor 77, of Lancaster, PA peacefully passed away on January 25, 2026, at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Hospital. Born in the Albany, NY area in 1948, she was the daughter of the late Roger Goselin and Eleanor H. Hendrickson.

Cheryl spent her younger years in Fitzwilliam, NH, and graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1971....

Jan 25, 2026

L. Marie Schulz, 90, of Bensalem, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, January 25, 2026. Born in Cherry Tree, PA, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Laura (Ebbs) McIlwain. Marie was the loving and faithful wife of Ronald A. Schulz, who preceded her in death in 2020.

A devout...

Jan 25, 2026

William Edward "Bill" Lewis, 80, of Lancaster, lost his battle to cancer on January 25, 2026. Born February 12th, 1945, in Chester County, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dolores (Williams) Lewis. He was also the beloved husband of 42 years to his late wife Doretta R. (Nunn) Lewis.

Bill worked incredibly hard to...

Jan 25, 2026

Mary Ann Tufano of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on January 25. She brightened countless lives for over 92 years.

She was born in New York City, in Manhattan, to Andrew and Mary Corrigan, and grew up in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens. Her father was a cash register salesman, and her mother was a homemaker. She...

Jan 25, 2026

Art Umstead, age 94, passed away peacefully at Garden Spot Village, on January 25, 2026.

Born on December 1, 1931, in Royersford, Pennsylvania, Art was the son of Kathryn Umstead. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Gerri Umstead.

Art served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954....

Jan 25, 2026

Kole Sample, 24, passed away at his Exton, Chester County, home on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. Born in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, he was the son of Hilary A. (Kirkpatrick) Hayes and John P. Sample.

Kole's parents and his girlfriend Julia E. Rios were by his side when he went home to be with the Lord....

Jan 25, 2026

Shirley A. Williams, age 86 of Lancaster, passed away on January 25, 2026. Born in Curwensville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Elaine (Dimmick) Daub.

Shirley earned her associate's degree and worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the healthcare industry. An avid gardener, she found joy in nurturing plants and flowers,...

Jan 24, 2026

Shirley Marie Graver, 90, of Kirkwood, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lester M and Blanche Pickel Prange. She was the loving wife of Allen E Graver for 65 years.

Shirley was a...

Jan 24, 2026

Jayne L. Burns, 77, of Manheim passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Luther Acres in Lititz. Born in Sunbury, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Julia (Rogers) Hummel. She was married to Leonard A. Burns for over 58 years.

She worked as an administrative assistant for a local doctor's office for several...

Jan 24, 2026

Terence Yim Hul, 34, of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Born in Lancaster he was the son of Yoeung Yim and Son Hul. He graduated from Manheim Township and pursued cabinet manufacturing. Terence had a passion for cars, enjoyed fishing, and loved trying out new dishes to...

Jan 24, 2026

Robert P. Herr, Jr., 65, of Willow Street, entered into rest Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert and Roslyn (Jean) Herr. He was the beloved husband of Terri (Hodgden) Herr for 45 years.

Bob worked for Playskool Toys and Sperry New Holland in his early years....

Jan 24, 2026

Mahlon L. Gockley, 84, of Mount Joy, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Raymond and Esther (Ludwig) Gockley. He was married to Miriam (Albert) Gockley until her passing in 1989.

Mahlon, also affectionately known as "Mellon" and "Pappy" to a select few, was an extremely hardworking...

Jan 24, 2026

Paul S. Hess, 84, a resident of Landis Homes, was called home to be with his Good Shepherd on January 24, 2026. He was the son of the late Jacob G. and Mary W. (Stauffer) Hess, and is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Nancy L. (Nissley) Hess.

Born on January 22, 1942, the oldest...

Jan 24, 2026

Shirley Joanne (Williams) Kandolf, 92, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026.

Born in 1933, Shirley was a lifelong resident of Lancaster County. Shirley attended St. Joseph Elementary School and was a 1951 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. She worked as an office clerk with Hager Brothers and later with Wisconsin Electric Power Company...