Jay Clarence Garber
Aug 31, 2025
Jay Clarence Garber, 92, of Lancaster, was led gently home on August 31, 2025. Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late J. Clarence and E. Vera (Herr) Garber. He was married 71 years on August 5th to his beloved wife Lois Anna (Leaman) Garber.
He lived on Spring Lawn Farm since he was...
Thomas M. Hagen
Aug 31, 2025
Thomas M. Hagen, 83, of Mountville, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Catherine (Kirchner) and Albert W. Hagen. He was the beloved husband of Margaret A. (Shepherd) Hagen.
Prior to retirement, Thomas worked as a cabinet maker for Conestoga Country Kitchens. He was an...
Duane R. Reitz
Aug 31, 2025
Duane R. Reitz of Lancaster, PA passed away at home on Sunday, August 31, 2025, a week after celebrating his 91st birthday. He was the son of the late Robert C. and Beatrice R. Reitz. On August 28, he and his loving and devoted wife, Shirley Connelly Reitz celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
During his teenage years...
Jerome Conlan Finefrock
Aug 31, 2025
Jerome Conlan Finefrock, 85, passed away Sunday August 31, 2025 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Michaeleen, his four daughters Elaine, Jennifer, Julie, and Camille, his sons-in-law Colin and David, and his five grandchildren Jeffrey, Jude, Roan, Seamus, and Magnolia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard Lester Finefrock and...
Randall K. Nolt
Aug 30, 2025
Randall K. (Randy) Nolt, 55, of Gordonville, PA, passed away on Saturday August 30, 2025. He was the son of Colleen F. Nolt-Beach (Eisenberger) and the late Richard K. Nolt Sr.
Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the loving husband of Wendy E. Nolt (Saunders), celebrating their 33rd wedding anniversary in June. He was also an amazingly...
Florence M. Snyder
Aug 30, 2025
Florence M. Snyder, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Saturday morning, August 30, 2025.
She was born on August 11, 1938, in Nanticoke Luzerne County. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Marie Wisniewski. Florence cherished over 40 years of marriage with the love of her life, the late Howard...
Lonny E. Smith
Aug 30, 2025
Lonny E. Smith, 84, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025. He was born on September 29, 1940, in Elkhart, IN, to the late Albert Smith and Rose Lee Smith. He was preceded in death by his grandson – Seth, and his siblings – Al and Sandy. Lonny was a proud direct descendant of Chief Francis Godfroy, the last...
Richard A. Pohner
Aug 30, 2025
Richard A. Pohner, 89, passed away on August 30, 2025 from complications of Alzheimer's Disease.
He was the husband of Deborah A. Lebo Pohner, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage this past August 18th. Born in Enhaut, Dauphin County, he was the son of the late Joseph, Jr. and Theresa Handfest Pohner.
Richard...
Diana L. Copley
Aug 30, 2025
Diana L. Copley, 80, of Paradise, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital.
She was the wife of Wesley K. Copley, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage this past August 10th. Born in Gary, IN, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Twila Hicks, Sr.
Diana...
Robert T Kress, Jr.
Aug 30, 2025
Robert T Kress, Jr., 74, formerly of Littlestown and Hanover, died Saturday August 30 at his home in Lancaster. He courageously battled prostate cancer for 4 ½ years. Robert attended St. Aloysius Catholic School, graduated from Delone Catholic High School in 1969 and from St. Norbert College in DePere, Wisconsin in 1973. He was employed by AristoKraft Kitchens in...
Nancy Lou Kiralfy
Aug 29, 2025
Nancy Lou Kiralfy, 97, went home to Heaven peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025, at United Zion Retirement Home. A Celebration of Life service will take place at Lititz Trinity on September 7. The reception will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the service at 2:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be available after the service.
Born on April...
Tyler Roten
Aug 28, 2025
Tyler Roten, born on August 13, 1985, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2025, at the age of 40. Tyler was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth and joy to everyone around him.
Tyler is survived by his beloved wife, Nichole, and their three children, Zoey (14), William (9),...
Irene Braune Ulmer
Aug 28, 2025
Irene Braune Ulmer of Lancaster, PA on the 28th of August 2025, peacefully went to meet her Lord and Savior. She shared her life with dear family, friends, and numerous children both young and old. She was born to Erna and Albert Braune in Reichenbach, Germany on the 4th of July 1940 and lived a full and wonderful life....
Nancy Ann Weaber
Aug 28, 2025
Nancy Ann Weaber, age 73, unexpectedly passed away on August 28, 2025, at her home. Born in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alphonsus and Anna Mae (Shevokis) Matalavage and the loving and devoted wife of James R. Weaber of Lititz.
A passionate fan of football, Nancy was an avid fan of Penn State...
Ad A. Crable Iii
Aug 28, 2025
Ad A. Crable III, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a loving father, grandfather and uncle, faithful husband and family man, outdoor enthusiast and admired journalist, departed our world on August 28, 2025, after a cherished life. He was 72.
Ad is survived by his wife and partner Jennifer Kopf; three children, Dr. Allison Galer (wife of Joshua Galer), Hannah...
Wanda Emich Martin
Aug 28, 2025
Wanda Emich Martin, age 84, of Lititz, passed away on August 28, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Steven and Mildred (Owens) Emich and the beloved and devoted wife of the late Glenn E. Martin, whom she shared over 55 wonderful years of marriage with.
Wanda graduated from Manheim Township High School...
Robin Yvette Hester
Aug 27, 2025
Robin Yvette Hester, 61, of Leola, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025. Born in Franklin, VA, she was the daughter of William Tann and the late Velma Mae Jones. She was married to Jerome M. Hester.
Robin attended Franklin High School and worked as a CNA for Garden Spot Village for many years, and previously worked...
Paul L. Shenk
Aug 27, 2025
Paul L. Shenk, 61, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on August 27, 2025.
Born in Lancaster to the late James Ellwein and Roma Frey, Paul was a man who enjoyed working with his hands. He loved fixing things, especially computers, and found joy in building things. He was also an avid rock collector. In his younger years,...
Larry L. Line
Aug 27, 2025
Larry L. Line, 85, of Lancaster, passed away at his daughter Jennifer's home, Wednesday, August 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Carlisle, he was the son of the late Leroy G. "Roy" and Anna (Gross) Line. Larry was the loving husband of Drema Yvonne (Cooper) Line, with whom he celebrated 63 years of marriage on August 18....
Erma June (Yingst) Shepherd
Aug 27, 2025
With grateful hearts for her long and full life, we announce that our beloved Erma June (Yingst) Shepherd, 97, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord, with family at her side, on August 27, 2025, in Lititz.
Born June 22, 1928, on a farm in East Hanover, Lebanon County, Erma grew up in a large, loving...
