Nov 9, 2021

Christian Marlin Hess, 80, of Willow Valley, Willow Street, and formerly of Bent Creek, Lancaster, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 surrounded by his family. Marlin shared 60 years of marriage with his loving wife Trudy (Good) Hess.

Born in Mechanicsburg, Marlin was the son of the late Joseph H. and Ruth (Zimmerman)...

Nov 8, 2021

William Jay Stewart, 88, of Lancaster died peacefully in his sleep early on Monday, November 8, 2021 at St. Anne's Retirement Community, Columbia, Pa. He was the husband of the late Virginia C. Braungart Stewart. They had celebrated 52 years of marriage before her death in 2007. Before his move to St. Anne's, Mr. Stewart had lived 62 years...

Nov 8, 2021

Judith A. Hasselbach, 56, of Manheim Twp., passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, November 8, 2021. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of Charles J. Mellinger and D. Jane (Siegrist) Hess, and the step-daughter of Donald S. Hess. Judy was the loving wife of Douglas L. Hasselbach, and they celebrated 39 years of marriage this past October...

Nov 8, 2021

Joseph H. Cunningham, 81, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Andrew H., Sr. and Zana Von Stetten Cunningham. He was the husband of Frances A. Clemens Cunningham, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage this past February 17th.

Joseph had worked...

Nov 8, 2021

Jeffrey L. "Jake" Adair, 70, of Lititz, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, November 8th, 2021.

He is survived by his daughter, Jocelyn Douglas (Chad) and four sisters, Doris Hart, Cathy Boyd, Pat Kuhns and Bobbie Schwan, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Elmer and Martha Adair, he...

Nov 7, 2021

Benjamin J. "Ben" Witmer Jr., 63, of Lititz passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Benjamin J. Witmer, Sr. and the late Joan (Riley) Witmer. He was married to Sheri (Minnich) Witmer with whom he shared over 39 years of marriage.

He enjoyed riding on his Harley Davidson motorcycle, fishing...

Nov 7, 2021

Born in Haarlem, The Netherlands on May 19, 1935, Willem van Huystee (Pim) was the fourth and last child of A. Marius J. van Huystee and Elisabeth M.A. van Huystee-Bies. He was the devoted husband of Theodora A. van Huystee-van Bruggen.

Willem's family lived in the town of Heemstede, near Amsterdam. In his earliest years, the van...

Nov 7, 2021

Joseph Evans Gray, Jr., 97, of Lititz, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 7, 2021. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Girvin) Gray. He was the loving husband of the late Betty J. Gray, with whom he shared 69 wonderful years of marriage.

Joe was a faithful Roman Catholic, who was,...

Nov 6, 2021

Gulderen "Rose" Ersoy Larmie, 88, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert "Sonny" Larmie, who passed away on November 7, 1998.

Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Rose was raised by her grandmother, Eminye Semiye and lived all over the country before relocating...

Nov 6, 2021

Anna Mae Diller, age 93, of Willow Street went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Willow Valley Retirement Communities after a lengthy illness. Born in Willow Street, she was the daughter of the late Titus and Fannie (Mylin) Burkholder. Her childhood was spent on the Burkholder farm at Mylin's corner. She was married...

Nov 6, 2021

Teresa C. Burke, 65, of Manheim, PA, entered into Heaven on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Born in Hinsdale, IL, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Reside) and Thomas A. Cavanaugh, and the loving wife to John P. Burke for over 41 years.

Teresa graduated from Lock Haven University with a degree in education and taught...

Nov 6, 2021

Linda Jean (Baker) Murray, 73, of Lititz, PA, formerly of Leola, PA, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Brethren Village, Lancaster, PA.

Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late G. Richard Baker and Thelma M. Beaner Baker Rittenhouse.

Linda graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1966. In her earlier...

Nov 5, 2021

Nancy B. Roberts, 92, of Lititz, PA, passed away November 5, 2021 after a brief illness. Nancy was born in Charlotte, NC, to the late Morris and Lilian (Hamilton) Wingate. She graduated from Charlotte Technical High School in 1948.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her twin sister and lifelong best friend Patsy Trigg,...

Nov 5, 2021

Kathleen A. Garreth, 59, of Lancaster passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at LGH. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Ross W. and Regina R. (Kirchner) Garreth.

Kathleen enjoyed exercising, traveling, and bowling where she won many ribbons for the Special Olympics.

She is survived by her brother, Richard L. Garreth...

Nov 5, 2021

Herman R. Horst, 89, of Lancaster, walked into heaven peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 5, 2021. Born in East Earl, PA he was the son of the late Cora (Dickersheid) and Harvey M. Horst. He was the loving husband to Rosa Iris (Torres) for over 60 years. Herman was a great man. He was humble,...

Nov 4, 2021

David J. "Dave" Schober, Sr., 82 of Lititz, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Richard and Cecelia Schober, and the beloved husband to Marjorie Schober for over 45 years. Dave was an avid fisherman and often visited the Accomac area with his...

Nov 4, 2021

Joseph "Joe" Vaccarino,74, of Lancaster, departed this world on Thursday, November 4, 2021, after a brief illness. Joe was born on August 28, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Salvatore and Concetta (Loretta) (Micalizzi) Vaccarino. He grew up on Cheever Place in Brooklyn with his 5 brothers and sisters. Joe loved reminiscing about the good ol' days and...

Nov 4, 2021

Rachel A. Weaver, 41, of Lititz, went into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 4, 2021, after a brief illness. Born in Cleveland, TN, she was the daughter of Bryan and Anne (Jobe) Monroe. She was the loving wife of Jeremy Weaver, with whom she shared over 19 years of marriage.

She was a graduate of...

Nov 4, 2021

On November 4, 2021, Robert "Bo" John Stauffer passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles F. and Esther V. Stauffer of Lancaster; his brother, Charles "Buddy" Stauffer of Lancaster; and his son, Robert J. Stauffer II of Landisville. He is survived by his wife of...

Nov 3, 2021

Paul S. Hilton, Jr., 76, of Lancaster, passed away at Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, York, on Wednesday, November, 3, 2021. He was born in Hudson, NY to the late Paul S. Sr, and Laura (Poppiti) Hilton. Paul shared 55 years of marriage with his wife Linda R. (Santivenere) Hilton.

A graduate of Hudson High School,...