Sep 5, 2025

Carolyn M. Adams, 82, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Loretta (Zahm) and Stanley Messey. Carolyn was the beloved wife of James S. "Jim" Adams, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage, a partnership filled with love, adventure, and devotion.

Sep 5, 2025

Irene Marie Cassel, 90, of Myerstown, PA, and formerly of Hopeland, PA, passed away at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, PA on Friday, September 5, 2025.

She was born in Reading, PA, the daughter of the late Albert and Louella (Mull) Rhodes. Irene shared almost 52 years of marriage with her husband Henry M. Cassel, Sr....

Sep 5, 2025

Gerald Frederick Merklinger Sr., of Elizabethtown, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 5, 2025, at the age of 92. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Cecelia (Smith) Merklinger.

Gerald served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War, enlisting on November 23, 1953, and receiving an...

Sep 5, 2025

Arlene F. (Jacobs) Dodd, 92, passed away September 5, 2025, at her home in Lancaster PA, under the loving care of her son and best bud, Steve, and surrounded by all her children.

Born May 25, 1933, in Willard, Ohio, she was the youngest of seven children born to Arnold K. and Florence (Wiles) Jacobs.

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Sep 4, 2025

Serafina Rodriguez Nacio un 16 de agosto de 1937 en la cuidad de la Eterna Primavera, Cidra. Fallecio a la edad de 88 años, el dia 4 de septiembre de 2025, a eso de las 7:20 de la noche en el Hospital Centro Medico Menonita, en la ciudad de Cayey. Ella era hija de Epifanio Cortes Colon y Paula...

Sep 4, 2025

At the age of 94, James "Jim" Edward Thorn died quietly in Lakeside in Willow Valley Communities on September 4, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Hackensack, NJ, he was the son of Beatrice and Norman Thorn.

Jim was an athlete in his early years, having belonged to a 440-relay team that became New Jersey...

Sep 4, 2025

Edwin Sauder, 94, of Lititz, PA, passed away at Ephrata Manor. Born in Farmersville, PA, he was the son of the late Martin and Anna Mae White Sauder. Edwin was the loving husband to Nancy Rieger Reichard Sauder.

Edwin was a 1949 graduate of Hempfield High School. A veteran of the US Army, he served as a...

Sep 3, 2025

Salvatore Natale Finazzo, 65, of Brownstown, PA, passed away on September 3, 2025, at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Carini, Sicily, Italy, he was the son of the late Matteo Finazzo and Maria Monterosso. Sal was the devoted and loving husband of 42 years to Lilliana (McManus) Finazzo.

Sal adventured to America in 1982, carrying with him...

Sep 3, 2025

Frank Raymond "Ray" Bear Jr., 74, of Millersville, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on September 3, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Connie (Woodall) Bear for 45 years, until her death in 2017.

Born in Lancaster, Ray was the son of the...

Sep 2, 2025

Elam Herr, 73, of Landisville, PA, passed away on Tuesday September 2nd, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of kindness, service, laughter, and storytelling.

Elam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from Millersville University and a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He built a successful career spanning five...

Sep 2, 2025

Jacqueline P. "Jackie" Gauthier, 57, of Conestoga, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Dover, DE she was the daughter of the late Earl Rutledge Sr. and Hester (Smith) Rutledge. She was the loving wife of Walter E. "Jay" Gauthier Jr. with whom she shared over 10 years of...

Sep 2, 2025

M. Arlene (Gingrich) Hostetter Early, of Brethren Village in Lititz, PA, died on Tuesday, September 2, at the age of 93.

Born in East Petersburg on January 28, 1932, she was the daughter of Sara Mae and Rufus B. Gingrich. She graduated from Manchester College with a B.S. degree and nursing school at Case Western Reserve –...

Sep 2, 2025

David A. "Dave" Schaeffer, 80, of Mountville, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Arthur Eugene and Naomi (Landis) Schaeffer. He was married to Diane L. (Bachman) Schaeffer 43 beautiful years.

Dave attended J. P. McCaskey High School and Stevens Trade School. He also served in the...

Sep 2, 2025

Shirley J. Bodish (nee Crock) 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Legend of Lancaster Memory Care.

Born April 23, 1937, in Northampton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene W.J. Crock and Arlene L. (Laub) Crock. She was married to the late Joseph F. Bodish.

A 1955...

Sep 1, 2025

Through many tears, the family of Will Fenninger announce his passing on September 1, 2025, following a tragic accident. He was16. Born in Lancaster, he was the eldest son of William S. Fenninger (Patricia) and Winnie C. Yegon (Denzel Ross).

A junior at Warwick High School, Will was remembered for his love of wrestling, playing basketball and...

Sep 1, 2025

Julianna "Judy" F. Hauk, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. Born in Elmora, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur T. and Leona F. (Feightner) McCoy. She was also the devoted wife to William D. Hauk, Sr. until his passing in 2002.

A graduate of John Carroll High School in 1957...

Sep 1, 2025

Dorothy Helen Geiger, 84, of Lancaster, passed away at Abbeyville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Monday, September 1, 2025. She was born in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Frank J. and Helen C. (Yeager) Geiger.

A 1959 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, Dot attended beautician school and was a hairdresser at the Pink Poodle...

Aug 31, 2025

Kitty Lou (Buckwalter) Heller, 84, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Born in Florin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Miller) and Aaron Buckwalter. She was the beloved wife of the late James L. Heller, with whom she shared a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure.

Kitty retired from...

Aug 31, 2025

Arthur A. Horowitz, known as Artie to friends and Bear to family, passed away on August 31, 2025, at Willow Valley in Lancaster, Pa. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Anne (Pellecchia) Horowitz, on December 18, 2020, from complications of COVID-19.

Both Artie and Anne were born in the Bronx in...

Aug 31, 2025

Kitty Lou (Buckwalter) Heller, 84, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Born in Florin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Miller) and Aaron Buckwalter. She was the beloved wife of the late James L. Heller, with whom she shared a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure.

Kitty retired from...