Gerard "Jerry" Pelger
Dec 7, 2021
Gerard "Jerry" F. Pelger, 93, a fixture of downtown Lititz, passed away Tuesday, December 7 at Moravian Manor after living a long, full life. He was born in Lancaster County to the late Edward K. Pelger and Emma M. (Steely) Pelger. Jerry loved engaging in conversation with anybody who took the time to listen. He was a rich source...
Robert J. "Bob" Walrath
Dec 7, 2021
Robert Jordan Walrath, Jr., 66, of Strasburg, PA passed away on December 7, 2021. He was born to Dorothy and Robert Walrath on December, 20 1954. Bob graduated from Lafayette High School in 1973, Onondaga Community College 1979 associates in music, 1981 Bachelors in Education from Cortland State and graduated from Syracuse University, with a Masters in Counseling, in...
Tim J. Kiely
Dec 6, 2021
Timothy J. Kiely, 71, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2021 after a courageous battle with ALS—he was surrounded by his family, who loved him endlessly. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who always cherished time spent with friends and family, especially his wife and five grandchildren.
He...
Gloria R. Velez
Dec 6, 2021
Gloria R. Velez, 89 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 6, 2021. Born in Las Marias, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Jose and America (Santiago) Ruiz.
Gloria was a devout Christian throughout her life. She loved plants and flowers, and was a great cook. More than anything, Gloria enjoyed spending time...
Jonathan L. Daily
Dec 6, 2021
Jonathan L. Daily, 33, of Parkesburg, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 6, 2021 at home. Born in Chester County, he was the son of Judith (Shultz) Daily of Parkesburg, with whom he resided, and Jack Daily, Jr. of Lancaster.
After graduating from high school, Jonathan attended technical school and worked as an IT Technical Specialist for...
Naraly Dianara "Nara" Archibald
Dec 6, 2021
Naraly Dianara "Nara" Archibald, 19, of Ephrata passed away on December 6, 2021. She was born to Lorena and Eric Archibald at Women and Babies Hospital, Lancaster, on December 21, 2001.
Nara was a 2020 graduate of Ephrata High School and recently enrolled at HACC with the goal of becoming a doctor. Caring and selfless, Nara was...
Kenneth L. Seibert
Dec 5, 2021
Kenneth L. Seibert, 79, passed away at his Clay Township residence on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Born to William H. and Miriam (White) Seibert and raised in Clay Township, he lived his entire life on the family farm.
Kenny graduated from Warwick High School, where he received the FFA Award at the commencement ceremony. He inherited the...
Ann Marie Wendel
Dec 5, 2021
Ann Marie Wendel, 85, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in York, PA, Ann was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Mary A. (Baker) Schmalhofer. She was the wife of the late Arthur H. Wendel who passed away in 1973.
Ann is...
Nelson Sears
Dec 5, 2021
Nelson Sears threw off his mortal coil on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by Sara Alice Sears, his wife of 67 years; a daughter Loretta Racine Sears; and his sisters Anna Mae Rohrbach and Hilda Orwick (formerly Hammers.) He is survived by his son Randall and his wife Robin; his...
Barbara Ann Blumenshine
Dec 4, 2021
Barbara Ann Blumenshine, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on December 4, 2021. Born and raised in Lancaster, Barbara was the daughter of the late Phillip and Emma (Dean) Blumenshine.
Barbara enjoyed a good cup of coffee, watching cooking shows, and baking. Her "Handicap Cookies" were infamous for looking bad, but tasting delicious. She loved going down to...
Robert L. Slabinski
Dec 4, 2021
Robert L. "Bob" Slabinski, 76, of Millersville, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2021, from complications due to Covid-19, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of the late Louis and Irene (Starzynski) Slabinski. Bob was the loving husband of Jane (Zimmerman) Slabinski. They shared 25 years together and were married for the past...
Carol J. Reeder
Dec 4, 2021
Carol J. (Zimmerman) Reeder, 77, of Lititz, PA formerly of Brooksville, FL passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Born in Garrett, IN she was the daughter of the late Anna K. Shaffer and Forrest D. Zimmerman.
Carol enjoyed cooking for her family, traveling, shopping and the company of her beloved cats, Ponder and Reid. She was...
Forney F. Longenecker
Dec 4, 2021
Forney F. Longenecker, "The Most Honorable", 92, of Lititz, entered into rest on December 4, 2021. He was born on the farm in Lititz to Ira and Edith (Forney) Longenecker. He was married to Catherine "Kitty" Eckman for 54 years until her passing in Jan. 2011.
Forney was a member of the Middle Creek Church of the...
Stanley Elson Honig
Dec 3, 2021
Stanley Elson Honig of Lancaster and Paris, France died on December 3 2021, aged 93. Born in New York City on July 6, 1928 he was the oldest son of George Honig and Mildred Elson Honig.
He is survived by his wife Jane Callaghan-Honig of Lancaster and Paris, France, and the children of his marriage to Margaret...
Kara Renee Getz
Dec 3, 2021
Kara Renee Getz, 47 of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 3, 2021. Born in Ephrata, PA, she was the daughter of the late Linda (Sheaffer) Price, and loving fiancé to John Good.
Kara graduated from Ephrata High School. She had the biggest heart and was a genuine person. She often went to concerts and her...
Gustavo Adolfo Rivera
Dec 3, 2021
Gustavo Adolfo Rivera, Sr., 76, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, December 3, 2021. He was the loving husband of Milagros (Soto) Rivera. Together they shared 44 years of marriage. Born on May 24, 1945 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gustavo was the son of the late Jacobo and Luz (Baez) Rivera. He was also...
John H. Welshans
Dec 3, 2021
John H. Welshans, 72, of Lancaster died unexpectedly on Friday, December 3, 2021 at home of natural causes. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late James C. and H. Marie (Kroh) Welshans. He was the loving husband to the late Joni (Ozvath) who passed in 2008.
John was a graduate of J. P....
Christopher T. “Quac” Adams
Dec 3, 2021
Christopher T. "Quac" Adams, 30, of Ephrata passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 3, 2021 at home. Born in New Brunswick, NJ he was the son of Mark and Suzanne (Matula) Adams.
He was a 2009 graduate of Ephrata High School and later received dual Bachelor degrees in Accounting & Business Administration from Lock Haven University.
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William A. “Bill” Ulrich
Dec 3, 2021
William A. "Bill" Ulrich, 66, of Lititz passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 after a brief illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Bruce and Floy (Keller) Ulrich. He was the loving husband of Cynthia (Fisher) Ulrich with whom he shared over 38 years of marriage.
He was a graduate of Warwick High...
Vincent Liaguno
Dec 3, 2021
Vincent Liaguno, 82, of Lancaster, passed away December 3, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Newark, NJ he was the son of the late Anastacio & Angelina (Pirone) Liaguno.
He was devoted to his Catholic faith and was a long-time member and usher at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. Vinnie was the consummate gentleman who...
