Elisabeth Crespo
May 12, 2021
In loving memory of Elisabeth Crespo, 62, of Lancaster, who passed away on May 12, 2021. Our loving mother, grandmother, mother in-law, sister and friend, "Tita" from whom we learned how to laugh during thunderstorms, build strengths from any battles and to love without any expectation.
As a sister, you were the middle ground to keep us...
Janice L. Williams
May 12, 2021
Janice L. Williams, 75, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late James and Beatrice (Martin) Hammond. She was the loving and faithful wife of Howard Taggart.
Of the Christian Faith, Janice attended In the Light Ministries, Lancaster. A homemaker, she devoted her...
Michelle Vinelli Adams
May 12, 2021
Michelle Vinelli Adams, 47, passed away at the Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was born in Lancaster to James Michael and Jean Louise (DiSilvestra) Vinelli, and enjoyed 19 years of marriage to her husband Michael P. Adams.
A graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, Class of 1992, Michelle completed her bachelor's degree in...
Samuel Johnson
May 12, 2021
Samuel Johnson, 85, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Born in Bunkie, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, he was the son of the late James Willie and Ruby (Watson) Brown. Samuel was the loving husband of Adrienne (Worrell) Johnson for over 21 years.
Samuel proudly served in the US Air Force during peacetime, receiving an honorable discharge...
Mildred A. Fisher
May 12, 2021
Mildred A. "Millie" Fisher, 93, of Strasburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on May 12, 2021. Born in Chester County, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles N. and Elena S. (Martin) Harris. She was the devoted wife of Jesse B. Fisher until his passing in 1999.
Being born and...
Elwood F. Rye, Sr.
May 12, 2021
Elwood F. Rye, Sr., 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. Born in Lancaster, he was one of eight children born to Paul and Margaret (Elder) Rye. Elwood was the loving husband of the late Carolyn (Gastrock) Rye, and they celebrated 51 years of marriage at the time of her passing...
Gary L. Bishop
May 11, 2021
Gary L. Bishop, 79, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife Barbara and his son Scott by his side on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Gary and Barbara shared 55 wonderful years of marriage after meeting while working at the Liberty Street office of Armstrong World Industries.
Born in Pittsburgh to the late Carl and Lucille...
B. Rodney Flory, Jr.
May 11, 2021
B. Rodney Flory Jr. died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
Rod was born April 6, 1943 in Lancaster. He was the son of B. Rodney Flory Sr. & Dorothy R. Flory who preceded him in death.
As a young man Rod was impressed by Christ's doctrine of love, peace, and unity. This...
Roland G. “Breezy” Mcclune, Sr.
May 10, 2021
Roland G. McClune, Sr., 65 of Lancaster, PA, passed away on May 10, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late George and Gladys McClune. He was the loving husband to Deborah A. McClune for over 45 years.
Roland was a very dedicated and hardworking man who served the City of...
James D. Diffenderfer
May 10, 2021
James D. Diffenderfer, 75, of Lancaster, passed away due to Covid on Monday, May 10, 2021.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Walter and Dorothy (Ammon) Diffenderfer. He was the former husband of Darlene F. (Hartranft) Diffenderfer of Lancaster.
Jim had worked for KD Tool and Die Company for over 30...
Ruth W. Stas
May 9, 2021
Ruth W. Stas, 92, of Lancaster passed away at her home on May 9, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Born in Long Level, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry and Naomi (Kisner) Wallick and beloved wife of Michael J. Stas, with whom she shared 50 blissful years together and 48 years of marriage....
Chrystopher Darlington
May 9, 2021
On Sunday May 9th, our wonderful and beautiful Chrystopher Darlington, of Lancaster Pa, left us far too soon.
Chrys loved so passionately and endlessly. His late great grandmother, Dorothy Parker, was hugely influential in his life and one of his greatest comforts. His uncle, Blanford Parker, is his greatest champion. His son Maddox is the love of...
Raymond Merle Alwine
May 8, 2021
Raymond Merle Alwine, 93, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, formerly of Lancaster, PA died on May 8, 2021, in Kenosha, WI. Born in Johnstown, PA on November 23, 1927, he was the son of the late David and Edith (Thomas) Alwine. Merle enjoyed every moment he spent with his loving wife of 23 years, Doris (Neumeyer) Alwine.
Merle was...
Summer Carla Dawn Madden
May 8, 2021
Summer Carla Dawn Madden 31of Lancaster, Pa passed away on Saturday, May 8th 2021. Born in Greenville County South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Philip Linn Elting and Kimberly Ann Madden. She is survived by a son Kyle Hadden of Kirkwood, PA step-mother Sheila A. Eating of Shippensburg PA. Loving fiancé of Donald Forsythe. Burial will...
Helen M. Milligan
May 8, 2021
Helen M. Milligan, 69, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Saturday May 8, 2021 in the comfort of her home. Born August 21, 1951 in Philadelphia, Helen was the daughter of the late Ernest and Cora (Martin) Milligan.
Gracious and loving by nature, Helen served as a foster care parent to many children through...
Robert L. Dotson
May 8, 2021
Robert L. Dotson transitioned from this world on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Robert was born July 3, 1958 in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Odell and Eva J. Dotson.
Robert leaves behind his loving wife of 28 years, Bertha Dotson. He also leaves behind to cherish his memories his 5 children: Shonda Dotson of Missouri, Evonne, James,...
Jane L. Kauffman
May 8, 2021
Jane L. Kauffman, 89 of Ephrata, PA, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2021 at Ephrata Manor. She was the daughter of the late John W. Kauffman, Sr. and Nora (West) Kauffman, and the lifelong companion of the late William J. Quinn, Jr.
Jane is survived by her son, Mark W. Kauffman and his wife Deborah of...
Francesco “Franco” Antonio Celia
May 7, 2021
Francesco "Franco" Antonio Celia, 88, of Manheim was surrounded by his family when he passed away Friday, May 7, 2021. Born in Gasperina, Italy he was the son of the late Innocenzo and Rosie Grace (Martello) Celia. He immigrated to United States in 1953.
He was the loving companion and dance partner of Jacqueline Atkinson.
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Richard L. Dotter
May 7, 2021
Richard L. Dotter, 86, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 7, 2021.
Richard was the husband of Dorothy "Dottie" (Reed) Dotter, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Lehighton, PA, he was the son of LeRoy Dotter and Esther Beers.
Richard was a veteran of the US...
