Leslie S. Trautman
Jan 12, 2022
Leslie S. Trautman, 61, of York, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in York, she was the daughter of Thomas E. Keech of Ephrata, and the late Wilma Achaj Keech. Leslie was the loving wife of Charles W. "Chip" Trautman, and they celebrated 34 years of marriage last March.
A...
Robert S. Farrell
Jan 12, 2022
Robert Samuel Farrell, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend, passed away on January 12, 2022 at St. Anne's Catholic Retirement Community in Columbia, PA. Surrounded by his family, he passed peacefully from complications related to a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
Robert, "Bob" was born in Clear Lake, South Dakota on December 13,...
Barbara Kirchoff Gerhart
Jan 11, 2022
Barbara Kirchoff Gerhart, 85, of Neffsville, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born in Lancaster to the late Kenneth H. and Anna E. (Johns) Kirchoff.
She graduated from Manheim Township High School in 1954, where she was a majorette, and played flute in the band and orchestra. Barbara attended Millersville University. She worked in management...
Delmar Lutz Jr.
Jan 11, 2022
Delmar Lutz, Jr., 72 of Lititz, PA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Delmar Sr. and Henrietta (Simpson) Lutz. He was the loving husband to Renna (Gochenauer) Lutz for over 23 years. Although Del did not speak often about his military service, he was honored to...
James L. Herr
Jan 11, 2022
James L. Herr, 76, of New Providence, husband of Kathleen (Musser) Herr for 56 years, passed away on January 11, 2022. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Levi and Ruth (Ressler) Herr.
In addition to Kathleen, James is survived by his children, Daniel Herr, Lancaster, Elizabeth Herr, New Providence, Melissa (Herr), married to...
William C. Critchfield
Jan 11, 2022
William Charles Critchfield, 54, passed away on January 11, 2022, at Ephrata Wellspan Hospital following a brief illness. Born and raised in Lancaster, William was the son of Pam (Rehm) Critchfield and Ray Critchfield. He shared his life with his wife of over 20 years, Alicia (Buck) Critchfield and his son William "Buck" Critchfield.
William was a...
Patricia M. Harsh
Jan 11, 2022
Patricia M. "Patti" Harsh, 56, of Salunga, passed away January 11, 2022, at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Portland Maine, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. Fenton, Sr. and Judy A. (Brackett) Gibson.
Many will remember Patti for her many years of bartending around Lancaster including Shooters Crossing, The Edgewater, Conestoga Restaurant and...
Patrick J. Saunders
Jan 11, 2022
Patrick J. Saunders, 67, of Lititz, passed away at home on January 11, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Darocha), and the loving father of Stephen P. and Brian J. Saunders. Brother of Stephen M., and his wife Debra (Bolton), and Dolores "Dee" Chominski and her husband Frank. He was preceded in death by his father, Newlin...
Joseph J. Lombardo, Esq.
Jan 11, 2022
Joseph J. Lombardo, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at The Mennonite Home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George and Josephine (Caterbone) Lombardo.
He graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School, Franklin & Marshall College and Villanova University School of Law, class of 1961. Joseph proudly enlisted in the...
D. Anne Weaver
Jan 11, 2022
D. Anne Weaver, 88, went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2022, at Landis Homes, Lititz, where she resided with her husband of 65 years, Glenn H. Weaver.
Anne was born and raised in New Danville, PA, and was the daughter of the late J. Lloyd and Elizabeth (Greider) Harnish. She attended Harmony Hall,...
Eddie H. Rodriguez
Jan 10, 2022
Eddie H. Rodriguez, 95, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on January 10, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital due to complication of COVID-19. Born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Juan Huertas Marrero and Monserrate Rodriguez Marin. Eddie was the loving husband of the late Aurora Rodriguez.
He retired from Turkey Hill Dairies...
Ellen Reed
Jan 10, 2022
Ellen Reed was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas and grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, but she lived her entire adult life in Lancaster. Her birth parents were Robert and Edith (Harper) Lykes. After the death of her parents when she was young, Ellen was raised by her father's sister and husband, Virginia and Sumner St. Clair. At that...
Derek E. Banks
Jan 9, 2022
Derek E. Banks, 40, of Akron , PA passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at York Wellspan after a brief illness. Born in Santa Ana, he was the son of Debra (Johnson) and Albert Banks. He was the loving husband to Brandie (Bivins) Banks for 18 years.
After relocating to Akron, from California, Derek became involved...
Fausta Velez Cruz
Jan 9, 2022
Fausta Velez Cruz, 89, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Modesto Velez and Juana Cruz.
She is survived by two daughters, Maria DeJesus and Iris DeJesus Gonzalez wife of Lewis both of Lancaster. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great...
Lawrence G. Klopfle
Jan 9, 2022
Lawrence G. Klopfle, 50, of Lancaster, PA, and formerly of Philadelphia passed away at his residence on January 9, 2022.
He was the husband of Elysa"Ellie" Eidle Klopfle, with whom he shared 11 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Lawrence G. and Margaret "Marge" Smith Klopfle. Larry was a graduate...
James R. “Bob” Allen
Jan 9, 2022
Bob Allen, 80 of Strasburg, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. He was the husband of Doris Shaubach Allen, celebrating 58 years of marriage in July. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Woodrow W. and Nancy McClune Allen.
Bob was employed as a truck driver and later as a truck dispatcher,...
Dorothy Jean Merker
Jan 9, 2022
Dorothy "Snook" Merker, 79 of Leola, PA passed away on Sunday, January 9th. Born in Hazelton, PA she was the daughter of the late William Michael and Mary "Marie" Kehoe Michael. Snook retired from Weinstock Conestoga.
She is survived by her daughters Wanda (wife of Patrick Snyder), Wendy, Lisa, Paula (Raheem) and Pamela (wife of Jarrod Betts)....
M. Beverly Mccauley
Jan 9, 2022
M. Beverly McCauley, 93, of Lancaster, departed this world to be present with The Lord on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was born in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Emmanuel L. and Mildred (Sheetz) Keinert. Beverly was the wife of the late O. C. McCauley, Jr. who died in 1982.
A graduate of J. P. McCaskey...
Susan Louise Saylor
Jan 9, 2022
Susan Louise (Barley) Saylor, 72, of Lititz, passed away at UPMC Lititz on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was the loving wife of Don Randal Saylor. Together, they shared 36 years of marriage.
Born on August 14, 1949 in Altoona, Susan was the daughter of the late Melvin Earl and June Louise (Whitehead) Barley. She was a...
Evelyn Phelan Ryan
Jan 9, 2022
Evelyn Phelan Ryan, widow of Martin Ryan died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Mennonite Home Communities. Evelyn and Marty were married 67 years.
Evelyn is survived by her daughters, Michelle and Colleen, three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Her son Mitchell is deceased.
Evelyn lived an active life with MS for over 50 years. She and...
