Sep 7, 2020

Heaven gained a gracious, kind-hearted, quick-witted, and devoted angel on Monday, September 7, 2020. Known by many as "Jim", James F. McCloskey, Jr., 68, passed away surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home.

Born in Lancaster, James was the son of the late James F. Sr. and Dorothy (Herzog) McCloskey.

Jim...

Sep 7, 2020

Philip V. Zahn,70, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020.

He was the husband of Carol A. Thompson Zahn, with whom he shared 2 years of marriage this past July 9th. He was previously married to the late Helen M. Clark Zahn who passed away in 2009. Born in Queens, NY , he was...

Sep 7, 2020

Abe Rodriguez, Sr., 60 of Lancaster, PA passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in New York, he was the son of Irma (Feliciano) Rodriguez and the late Angel Rodriguez.

Abe enjoyed fishing, musicals and salsa dancing. He was the life of the party. Most of all Abe cherished his family, especially...

Sep 6, 2020

Gary D. Bright, 72, of Mountville, PA, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2020. He was the loving husband of Theresa M. (Shostek) Bright for 47 years. Born in Reading, PA, Gary was the son of the late Leon W. and Dorothy B. (Ilg) Bright.

Gary graduated from St. John Vianney High School before furthering his education...

Sep 6, 2020

Jose Luis Mangual, Sr., 75, of East Lampeter Twp., passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was born in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico to the late Alejandro Figueroa Mangual, Sr. and Alejandrina Figueroa.

Jose enjoyed 51 years with his loving wife Noemi Sanchez Mangual. They have three children: Jose L. Mangual, Jr.,...

Sep 6, 2020

John H. "Jack" Thompson, 93 of Lancaster Pa passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 in The Glen at Willow Valley. Born in Mahanoy City, PA he was the son of the late John and Ida (Fulda) Thompson, he was married to Kathryn D. Thompson who preceded him in death. Jack was of the Catholic faith and attended Saint...

Sep 6, 2020

The world lost a kind, creative, talented soul when Beth Didner Deliver left this world on September 6, 2020 on the 32nd anniversary of her Father's passing, at the young age of 58. Beth exited this world surrounded by her caring and warm family and friends. She was the loving daughter of Marlene Didner of Lancaster and the late...

Sep 5, 2020

Delia Picart, 68, of Lancaster, passed away at Manorcare Lancaster on September 5, 2020. Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Gregorio Picart and Matilda Calderon.

Delia's love for her children is what she will be remembered for. She dedicated her life to raising her children especially to her daughter Marta. She...

Sep 5, 2020

Shirley Louise Groff Boring, 82, of Manor Twp., passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 5, 2020, with her daughter and grandson by her side, following a short illness. Born in Safe Harbor, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Della H. Groff.

A lifelong resident of Millersville, Shirley graduated from Penn Manor High...

Sep 5, 2020

Lois Irene Graybill, 93, passed gently into God's everlasting arms, being welcomed Home by The Lord Jesus, her Redeemer and Friend, on September 5, 2020, at Mennonite Home Communities, Lancaster, PA.

Daughter of the late Paul and Anna Benedict, Lois was born May 12, 1927, in Wrightsville, PA. She received Christ as her personal Savior during an...

Sep 5, 2020

Joan E. McCarthy, 80, of Manheim, PA, formerly of Sparta, NJ, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020.

She was the wife of William P. McCarthy, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Timothy and Sarah Kerrigan Maguire.

Joan had worked as the...

Sep 4, 2020

John H. Russell (aka "Curly" to the Lancaster Ski Club), joined his daughter, and former partner in crime, Stephanie Oster-Canouse, for a huge party in heaven at the ripe old age of 90.

He will be well-remembered for his basketball career with the Lancaster Red Roses, as coach and infamous clipboard breaker for the St. Anne's boys...

Sep 3, 2020

Alvin (Culp) Johnson, 66, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Al spent most of his life working as a chef at numerous restaurants in the Lancaster area. He was married to Phyllis (Gantz) Johnson for over 18 years. Al was an avid sports fan, but loved the Raiders and Lakers. Al's...

Sep 3, 2020

Ronald J. Smith, 83, of Lancaster, PA, passed peacefully from this life into the glory of heaven and into the loving arms of his God and Savior, Jesus Christ, at Hospice of Mount Joy, on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He was the husband of the late Doris A. Mauer Smith, who passed away in 2016. Born in Renovo, PA,...

Sep 3, 2020

Sandra L. "Sandy" Kerlin, 76, of Lititz, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 3, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Betty (Wilson) Ellis. She was the dedicated wife of Ward "Dix" Kerlin III for the past 22 years.

Raised in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, Sandy was a member...

Sep 3, 2020

Barry L. Snodgrass Jr., 41, of Mount Joy, PA, passed away on September 3, 2020.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Barry L. Snodgrass, Sr. married to Kathy Snodgrass of Lancaster and Mary Moyer of Columbia. He was the fiancée of Ashley Gaede.

Barry was a 1997 graduate of Penn Manor High School...

Sep 3, 2020

Huey W. Morris, 80 of Manheim, passed away late in the evening of September 3, 2020 due to complications of Parkinson's Disease. With family at his bedside, he passed on comfortably and peacefully. Though he had recently been hospitalized and his health had slowed him down over the past few years, he did it his way in the end,...

Sep 3, 2020

Arlene Mae Opp, 96, of Landisville, passed away on September 3, 2020 at Oak Leaf Manor North, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of George W. Opp until his passing in 1998.

Arlene will forever be remembered for her determination, strong will and sense of humor. She maintained all aspects...

Sep 2, 2020

Zander Emanuel Kuilan, 7, of Ephrata, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 2, 2020 at Ephrata Wellspan Community Hospital. Born in Hershey, Pennsylvania he was the son of Alejandro Kuilan Jr. and Natalie A. (Eckenrod) Green.

Zander will be remembered for his strong will and kind heart. His family was very important to him...

Sep 2, 2020

Louise Jennings (Wise) Tshudy, 78, died peacefully from kidney disease on September 2, 2020, at Elizabeth Manor. Born in Milford, DE, Louise was the daughter of the late Mary L. Jennings and Louis G. Jennings and the wife of the late Paul S. Tshudy.

A graduate of JP McCaskey and Millersville University with a degree in Elementary...