Dec 8, 2021

Reynold Arthur Schenke, 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at his Leacock Township home. Last May Reynold celebrated 60 years of marriage with his wife, Mary Sue (Wilson) Schenke.

Born in Philadelphia, Reynold was the son of the late Reynold E. and Esther E. (Mancinelli) Schenke. Reynold graduated from Pequea Valley High School with Class...

Dec 8, 2021

Jonathan E. Padgett, 37, of Manchester, passed away on December 8, 2021.

He was the husband of Monica M. Barnett Padgett. Born in Fairfax, VA, he was the son of the late Donna Hicks.

Jonathan had been a member of Steamfitters Union 602 in Maryland and had been a journeyman pipefitter. He was currently self-employed,...

Dec 8, 2021

Clarence Eugene Becker, 74, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Clarence M. Becker and Beatrice (Nolt) Becker. Gene was the beloved husband of Nancy Witmer Becker, and they celebrated 54 years of marriage this past October.

Gene...

Dec 8, 2021

Walter F. Palecki, Jr., 72, of Mount Joy, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Walter F. Palecki, Sr. and the late Jane (Danish) Palecki. Walt was the loving husband of Susan J. (Christman) Palecki, and they celebrated 38 years of marriage this past...

Dec 7, 2021

Jeffrey P. Yuill, 41 of East Petersburg, passed away unexpectedly at Lancaster General Hospital on December 7th, 2021. He was born in Valparaiso, Indiana to Linda (McCandless) and Scott Yuill. Jeff was a graduate of Lancaster Christian School and LeTourneau University. He was a man of many hobbies with a big heart and a kind soul.

Jeff...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...