Ruth N. Kaspar
Aug 27, 2025
Ruth N. Kaspar, 93, passed into the presence of the Lord on August 27. She was the daughter of John A. Kaspar and F. Emma McDivett. A lifelong resident of Lancaster, Ruth worked at Lancaster General for 44 years as an LPN. She was dedicated to the Lord and loved being a part of Lancaster Alliance Church where she...
Simon John "Sam" Elzinga
Aug 27, 2025
Simon John "Sam" Elzinga, 80, of Marietta, PA, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, at Luther Acres in Lititz, PA. Born in Koudum, Netherlands, he was the son of the late John and Trina (Hoekema) Elzinga. He was married 55 years to his beloved wife Judith L. (Aupperlee) Elzinga.
Sam was a graduate of Manchester High...
Gerald G. Herr
Aug 26, 2025
Gerald G. Herr, 77, of Willow Street passed away on August 26, 2025.
Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Christian and Helen Herr. Gerald was the devoted husband of Joni Herr.
He was a graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School and spent much of his career working at Powl's Feed Mill....
William Donald “Don” Melton
Aug 26, 2025
William Donald "Don" Melton, age 94, of Lancaster, passed away on August 26, 2025 at Brethren Village.
He was born on February 6, 1931 in Athens, LA. He was a graduate of Minden High School, Minden, LA and Cameron University, Lawton, OK.
He entered the US Army from high school in 1948 and was commissioned...
Edmund C. Milukas
Aug 25, 2025
Edmund C. Milukas, 96, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 25, 2025. Born in Mahanoy City, he was the son of the late Barney and Mary Milukas. He was also the devoted husband of Dorothy Milukas for over 70 years, until her passing last year.
Edmund spent over 40 years as a...
William Deutschlander
Aug 25, 2025
William F Deutschlander, 87, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on August 25, 2025.
Bill was born February 18, 1938 in , Lancaster, NY the son of Walter and Loretta Deutschlander.
Bill graduated from Corry High School in 1956, then went on to Gannon College working on a business and engineering degree.
Bill spent...
Judith (Judy) Lee Neidig
Aug 25, 2025
Judith (Judy) Lee Neidig died with her sisters at her side on July 25, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents Leo J. and Irene B. Kennedy, her brother John M. Kennedy, and her best friend and husband of 50 years, Joseph (Mike) Neidig. Her sisters Marianne Calenda (Salvatore) and Jean Warner (Martin) and brother James Kennedy survive her....
Geraldine M. Dietrich
Aug 24, 2025
Geraldine M. Dietrich, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at The Glen at Willow Valley Communities.
She was the wife of the late Richard P. "Dick" Dietrich, who passed away in 2018. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Machusick and the late Caroline M. (Postic-Machusick) Gehman.
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Luis A. Perez
Aug 24, 2025
Luis A. Perez, 81, of Middletown, formerly of Lancaster, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Juana Perez. He was the husband of Elsie Perez.
In addition to his wife, he is survived...
Patricia Joanne (Lynch) Maurer
Aug 24, 2025
Patricia Joanne (Lynch) Maurer, 80, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.
Born in Harrisburg on June 1, 1945, Tricia was the daughter of John H. and Evelyn L. Lynch and grew up in Palmdale and Hershey, PA. With her first husband, William Kovatch, she had 4 children: Patricia Kovatch; Susan Kovatch Evans...
Harold S. Fry
Aug 24, 2025
Harold S. Fry passed away peacefully on Sunday August 24, 2025. He was born at home on June 5, 1935, in Neffsville, PA, to the late Walter T. Fry and Bertha May (Shultz) Fry.
He was the loving husband of Burnetta Mae (Miller) Fry, his high school sweetheart. They were married on March 2, 1956, in Lancaster,...
Kenneth Earl Conway
Aug 23, 2025
Kenneth Earl Conway, 89, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Born in Heilwood, Indiana County, PA, he was the son of the late Martin and Viola (Uncapher) Conway.
Following his graduation from Pine Township High School in 1955, Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps...
Dale W. Smith
Aug 23, 2025
Dale W. Smith, 78, of Quarryville, PA passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.
Born in Lampeter, PA, he was the son of the late Maris W. and Igerna M. (Hershey) Smith. He was the beloved husband of the late Lois J. (Newswanger) Smith, who passed away in June of 2025.
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Robert John “Bob” Thee
Aug 22, 2025
Robert John "Bob" Thee, 80, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Born in Iowa, Bob was the son of the late John and Evelyn Thee. He graduated from Tipton High School before attending Iowa State University, where he earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Shortly after, he was drafted into the Vietnam...
Daniel A. Lefever
Aug 22, 2025
Daniel A. Lefever, 50, of Washington Boro, PA, passed away on August 22, 2025.
Born on May 23, 1975, in Lancaster, he was the son of Lloyd Lefever and the late Marguerite Lefever. Daniel was a 1994 graduate of Penn Manor High School.
Growing up on the family farm, Daniel developed a lifelong love for...
Daisy M. Patterson
Aug 22, 2025
Daisy M. Patterson, 100, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday August 22, 2025, at Lakeside at Willow Valley, Willow Street, PA. Born in Pittsburgh, PA she was the daughter of the late Reverend John Elvin and Ella Irene (Nicholls) Zuch.
She served as a manager and designer for over 30 years and...
Eileen Wallace Zaledonis
Aug 22, 2025
Eileen Wallace Zaledonis, a lifelong educator whose passion for learning touched generations of students, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, at Moravian Manor Communities, after making her home in East Hempfield Township for 48 years. She will be remembered for her intellect, keen sense of humor, and the time she gave so generously to family, friends, and students...
James D. "Jim" Groff
Aug 22, 2025
The family of James D. "Jim" Groff are saddened to announce his passing on August 22, 2025, at Hospice & Community Care, surrounded by his loving family. He was 78. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Paul and Susan Groff. He shared over 42 years of love and memories with his devoted wife, Joyce (Eager)...
Sujeiliz Rosado
Aug 21, 2025
Sujeiliz Rosado passed away on August 21st, 2025. She was born on September 27th, 1976 in Salinas, Puerto Rico to Miriam Figueroa and the late, Luis Rosado. She is lovingly survived by her husband, Joseph Dobron; daughters, Jesenia, Linda, and Noeliz Rivera, as well as her son, Noel Kintzer. Additionally, she is survived by her grandbabies: Sophia, Oliver, Emma,...
Thomas W. Shultz
Aug 21, 2025
The family of Thomas W. Shultz aka "Mr. Magic", wish to announce his passing on August 21, 2025. Born on June 27, 1937, in Lancaster, he was the son of John and Florence Shultz. He was the devoted husband to Florence (Hoenninger) Shultz for over 63 years until her passing in 2020.
After graduating from Lancaster Catholic...
