Mar 16, 2021

Aleda P. Loughman, 88, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at her home with her family. Born in Newlin Twp., Chester County, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey J. and Maggie Lee Wilson Poole.

Aleda began her employment at Somat Corporation as a secretary and was promoted several times during her...

Mar 15, 2021

Earl A. Smeltz, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday March 15, 2021.

Born March 3, 1932 in Strasburg Twp., Earl was the son of the late Earl B. and Anna M. (Forey) Smeltz. A 1950 graduate of West Lampeter High School, Earl went on to honorably serve his country in the United States Navy from December...

Mar 15, 2021

Sarah Ann McOmber-Thompson, 27, of Marietta, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Hospice and Community Care. She fought a 3 year battle against cancer with grace, class and heart.

Born in Lancaster, Sarah was the daughter of Sharon Lee (Wickenheiser) and Alan G. McOmber both of Lancaster. Sarah married her soulmate, Donny, on January 25,...

Mar 15, 2021

Nellie I. Thomas, 88, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Buckhannon, WV and Belleville, PA, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2021. Born February 20, 1933 in Buckhannon, WV, Nellie was the oldest of eight to the late Raldo Houston and Ruby Lucinda (Lewis) Lewis. She married Gordon J. Thomas and spent many wonderful years of marriage together. Sadly, he...

Mar 15, 2021

Mary Catherine Schlager, 82, of Lancaster passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie (Amico) Celia, and the beloved wife of J. Jude Schlager.

Along with her husband, she is survived by 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held...

Mar 14, 2021

J. Stephen Farrah, 75, of Millersville, PA passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Born in Vancouver, Washington and raised in New Kensington, PA he was the son of the late Mary (Howard) and George Farrah. He was the loving husband to Anne (Fulmer) Farrah with whom he shared over 52 years of marriage. Steve spent most of his...

Mar 12, 2021

James T. Sheckler, 83, of Lititz and formerly of Manheim Township, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Moravian Manor. Born in Tyrone, PA, he was the son of the late George T. Jr. and Ethel (Hickes) Sheckler.

Jim was a graduate of Tyrone Area High School, class of 1956, and the Thaddeus Stevens Trade School...

Mar 12, 2021

Helen A. Carthage, 96, of Lancaster, formerly of Bethlehem, PA, fell asleep with the Lord peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Brethren Village, Lititz, PA. She was born in Bethlehem to Greek immigrant parents Irene (Skyriotis) and Nicholas Chiadis in Bethlehem, PA. Married January 17, 1954, to her husband Nicholas, they celebrated 67 beautiful years...

Mar 12, 2021

Bobby, 58, of Lancaster passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at his mother's home. Born October 13, 1962, he was the son of Nellie (Derr) Dixon Houston and the late William Dixon Jr. He was preceded in death by his brother, William Dixon III.

He is survived by his mother: Nellie (Derr) Dixon Houston, his daughter:...

Mar 11, 2021

Helen L. Fisher, 89, of Lancaster, entered into rest on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles Darnell and Dorothy Swarr Darnell.

Helen had worked for Federal-Moguls Corporation and was a graduate of East Hempfield High School.

She is survived by her daughter: Carol Marley...

Mar 11, 2021

Norine Nelthropp Boyd, 90, passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2021. Born in Saint Thomas of the U.S. Virgin Islands, she was the daughter of the late Alphonso Nelthropp and Florence Adina Kushner.

Norine completed her high school education at Charlotte Amalie High School in the Virgin Islands before continuing her education at Pratt Institute...

Mar 11, 2021

Alicia Rodriguez, 77, of Lancaster, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Born in Mayaguez, PR, she was the daughter of the late Leocadio Aquino and Candelaria Figueroa.

Alicia grew up in Brooklyn, NY, and over the years she became an outstanding cook. She devoted her time to her home, family...

Mar 11, 2021

Luice Yu-Hsu King, 101, of Lancaster, was born in Shanghai, China in 1919. She enjoyed a long and wonderful life with her husband Aaron and their seven children, Lily, Monique, Kim, Debbie, Allan, Judy and Karen. They had 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was loved and will be missed, but she left us with so many beautiful...

Mar 11, 2021

Richard M. Brautigan, 82, of Lancaster was welcomed into the arms of Jesus Thursday, March 11, 2021 at LGH surrounded by his loving family. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Martin and Adeline (Collins) Brautigan. He was the loving husband of Nancy (Davis) Brautigan with whom he shared over 33 years of marriage.

Mar 11, 2021

Daniel "Stanley" Stout, 85, of Hill Farm Estate, Annville, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, March 11, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Daniel S. and Anna (Kreider) Stout.

A 1953 graduate of Lititz High School, he went on to earn his bachelor's degree through Millersville University. He was an Eastern Regional sales manager...

Mar 11, 2021

Thomas Richard Kealey, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Pignataro) Kealey, Tom was born on March 2, 1951 in Philadelphia. He was the son of Thomas R. Sr. and Josephine (McCollough) Kealey. Tom attended Father Judge High School and Penn State University, and in his high school years developed his lifelong...

Mar 11, 2021

Charles B. "Charlie" Miller, 89, of Lititz, passed away early Thursday, March 11, 2021, at United Zion Retirement Center. Born in Campbelltown, Lebanon County, he was the son of the late David and Viola (Heisey) Miller. Charlie was the beloved husband of Sherrie L. (Drake) Miller, and they celebrated 40 years of marriage together.

Charlie graduated from...

Mar 10, 2021

Julia M. Vasquez, 43, of Lancaster passed away on March 10, 2021.

She was born in Lancaster on October 13, 1977 to Jose and Judy A. (Stormfeltz) Vasquez.

Julia graduated from McCaskey High school in 1996.

She worked several years for Salad Works in Lancaster.

Her pride and joy was her...

Mar 10, 2021

Ruth Ann Roschel, 69, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2021, with her loving family by her side. Born in West Chester, PA she was the daughter of the late Chester and Virginia (Pierson) Zercher. This July she would have celebrated her 48th wedding anniversary to the love of her life, Frank Roschel.

She was...

Mar 10, 2021

Jeannette M. Kreider, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on March 10, 2021.

She was the wife of Carl R. Kreider of Lancaster. Born in Quarryville, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Ruth Livingood Landis.

Jeannette had worked in housekeeping for many years at Red Caboose Lodge. She also worked at the Hershey...