Jun 10, 2021

Howard Lisby, 72, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Pottsville. Howard was born, raised and lived in Philadelphia for many years before relocating to Lancaster with his late wife, Laura Willet (Murray) Lisby, who passed in June, 2017.

As a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Howard...

Jun 9, 2021

Nicholas Aniskevich, 76, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at his home in Lancaster City. He had been ill for nine months.

Nick was a true orphan, left as an infant on the steps of an orphanage. He was born to Anastasia Aniskevich on May 30, 1945 in Philadelphia Children's Hospital. Nick spent most of his childhood at...

Jun 8, 2021

There is a fine line between genius and insanity – Michael Moncur

Michael Graham Deckman, 73, formerly of Paradise, late of South Mountain Restoration Center near Gettysburg PA, passed away June 8 from pneumonia and Parkinson's disease at Chambersburg Hospital.

Mike graduated from Pequea Valley High School class of 1966. He then took a double...

Jun 8, 2021

Doris Jean Neff, 91, of Millersville, passed away on June 8, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Mary (Keller) Fox and the wife of the late H. Frank Neff with whom she shared 62 years of marriage before his death in 2011.

She...

Jun 8, 2021

Florence "Flossie" "Faye" Friedman, 96, of Lancaster, passed away at the Mennonite Home on June 8, 2021 (her daughter Andi's birthday) with her son Rich at her side after a 21-year struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Faye was born in Philadelphia in 1924 to the late Samuel and Amelia (Koff) Wachtel. A natural athlete, she played basketball and...

Jun 8, 2021

Miriam (Mim) Snavely Longenecker, age 87, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA, following a gradual decline in health over recent years. Miriam was born in Brickerville, PA, to the late Ben and Mabel Witmer Snavely. On August 16, 1952, at Hammer Creek Mennonite Church, she married Martin (Marty) Miller Longenecker who preceded her in death...

Jun 7, 2021

Mary Jean Jakubowski "Jake" Gray is a farm girl at heart. Born on July 13, 1928 in Dorr, Michigan, the first 10 years of her life were spent exploring the endless wonders of childhood on the family farm: Long, green meadows punctuated by mid western flowers; the rhythm of farm life and the shenanigans of farm animals; and adventures...

Jun 7, 2021

Geraldine "Fay" Ziegler, 92, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Robert I. and Mary Ellen (Kline) Shaub and was the wife of the late Edwin A. Ziegler. Fay was also preceded in death by her siblings: Robert I. Shaub, Jr. and Aneta C. Burkholder.

Funeral Services will be...

Jun 7, 2021

Alma R. Detweiler, 95, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Legend of Lititz. Born in Butler, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Janet (Palmer) Ross. Alma was the loving wife of the late Rev. Herbert W. Detweiler who passed away in May, 2009.

Over the years, Alma worked as...

Jun 7, 2021

Gary R. Chohany, 84, of Lancaster passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Syracuse, NY he was the son of the late Stephen D. and Hilda A. (Jones) Chohany. He was the loving husband of Myrtle E. (Bacon) Chohany with whom he shared over 63 years of marriage.

He...

Jun 6, 2021

George Thomas Wilcox, 83, of Manheim Township, PA passed away June 6, 2021. He was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in early May of this year. George was born November 2, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY to Allen and Caroline Wilcox.

He went into the U.S. Army and served in Korea. He studied at Franklin and Marshall College...

Jun 6, 2021

"Alive in Jesus"

This is the inscription of faith, hope, and love engraved in the stone that marks the burial site of our mom and dad. Sunday, June 6, 2021, those words of promise were realized to their fullest by Barbara E Givler just as they were for her husband, and our dad, in April 2008.

Jun 6, 2021

Harold K. Keller, 89, formerly of Mount Joy, died on 6 June 2021 at Brethren Village, Lititz, PA.

He was survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen Keller, and eight children and their spouses: Peggy Crowl (Sam), Patsy Hoffer (Bob), Judy Beiler (Glen), Tim Keller (Brenda), Joette Peters (Dale), Amy Wells (Dave), Matthew Keller (Kristina), and...

Jun 5, 2021

Judith Fuhrmann Meyers, 81, of Lancaster passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. Born in New York City, NY she was the daughter of the late Charles and Fredyka (Spritzer) Fuhrmann.

She graduated in 1961 with a Bachelor's degree of Science from Simmons College in Boston, MA. After graduating she went to work at the family jewelry store...

Jun 5, 2021

Jasminka Anic, 61, of Costa Mesa and Fountain Valley, CA, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. Born in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina she was the daughter of the late Seval and Izeta (Busuladzic) Arnautovic. She was the wife of the late Anto Anic who passed away in 2009.

She loved spending time with her...

Jun 5, 2021

Philip Louis Gagliardi passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 after a long illness.

He is survived by his beloved wife Filomena Ferreira Gagliardi, married nearly 62 years, his son and daughter-in-law Joseph and Karen, and granddaughters Jill and Rachel Gagliardi.

Phil was born on September 2, 1930 in Hamden, Connecticut, to Maria DiMeo Gagliardi...

Jun 5, 2021

John C. Lamb, 97, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home at The Glen at Willow Valley. Born on September 23, 1923, in Philadelphia, John was the son of the late John and Bertha (Boheringer) Lamb. He shared matrimony with Lois (Kunkel) Lamb until her passing in January of 2005.

A proud United...

Jun 5, 2021

Edith L. Ditmer, 84 of Ephrata, PA, passed away on June 5, 2021 to be with her Lord. She was the daughter of the late Mordecai Spence and Esther (Eichel) Spence. She was the loving wife to Charles E. Ditmer, Jr. for over 64 years.

Bingo was one of Edith's absolute favorite activities. She also sang in...

Jun 5, 2021

William "Bill" E. Chillas, 79, of Lancaster, PA passed away at home on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Born in Chester County, PA, he was the son of the late Elsie E. (Popjoy) and Wayne W. Chillas.

Bill was an attorney in Lancaster for over 50 years. He was a graduate of Lycoming College in 1963 and Villanova...

Jun 5, 2021

Richard K. Bortzfield, 91, of Manheim, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. Born in Manor Twp, PA he was the son of the late Harry and Mary (Warfel) Bortzfield. He was the loving husband of Joan (Crawford) Bortzfield with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage this past May.

He was a graduate of Manor Township High...