Raymond H. “Butch” Styer, Jr.
Jul 3, 2025
Raymond H. "Butch" Styer, Jr., 78, of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday July 3, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Raymond H. Styer Sr. and Betty (Cramer) Styer. He was the loving husband of Betty A. (Schaeffer) Styer.
Raymond was a proud Navy Veteran and...
Mercedes A. Sanchez
Jul 2, 2025
Mercedes A. Sanchez, 96, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025. Born in Bonao, Dominican Republic 1929-2025, she was the daughter of the late Gumercinda Polanco and Julio Anibal Sanchez.
Mercedes worked as a talented seamstress for many years. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, watching novelas, and playing bingo. She loved-spending time with and babysitting her grandchildren and...
Steven O. Pierce
Jul 2, 2025
Steven (Steve) O. Pierce, 78, of Willow Street, passed away on July 2, 2025. Born in Leavenworth, Kansas, he was the son of the late Charles and Josephine Pierce.
Steve attended Pittsburg State University in Kansas, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in History. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Werner "Vern" Marten
Jul 2, 2025
Born in Berlin, Germany in 1945, Werner "Vern" Marten came to the United States in 1966 on a Fulbright scholarship. He attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he studied business and history. While still in school, Vern worked for the Paul Todd Spice Extraction Company, where he discovered a lifelong passion for food ingredients, flavors, and spices....
John David "J.D." Wissler
Jul 2, 2025
John David "J.D." Wissler, 62, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Born in Lancaster, He was the son of the late John W. and Evelyn J. (Weik) Wissler.
J.D. graduated from Warwick High School in 1981 and went on to earn his BFA from Kutztown University in 1985. He later received...
Sandra E. Townsend
Jul 1, 2025
Sandra "Sandy" E. Townsend, 78, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late David M. and Florence E. (Shomo) Keener. She was married to John "Jack" H. Townsend, Jr. for nine years prior to his death in 1977.
Sandy retired from Homestead Village...
Samuel L. “Sam” Bigler
Jul 1, 2025
Samuel L. "Sam" Bigler, 78, of Millersville met Jesus on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Columbia, PA he was the son of the late Samuel S. Bigler and Elaine (Smith) Smith. He was the loving husband of Cynthia (Artz) Bigler with whom he shared over 39 years of marriage. In addition, Sam...
Shirley Ann (Stauter) Little Engle
Jul 1, 2025
Shirley Ann (Stauter) Little Engle, 87, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Hospice & Community Care of Mount Joy, PA. Shirley was born November 9, 1937, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lancaster, PA, to the late Leon Smith and Julia (Gundaker) Stauter.
Shirley worked as a supervisor in...
Kyle Benjamin Smith
Jun 30, 2025
It is with unimaginable sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved son, Kyle Benjamin Smith, on June 30, 2025, at the age of 14.
Kyle was born on February 15, 2011, to George (Richard) and Tanya Smith in Lancaster, PA and grew up with his big brother, Mason, surrounded by love, laughter and adventure. From...
Jerome “Jerry” I. Hoff
Jun 30, 2025
Jerome "Jerry" I. Hoff, age 77, passed away at his Landisville, PA home on June 30, 2025. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late John Hoff and Frances (Rotay) Hoff.
Jerry graduated from Bishop Kenrick High School and went on to earn his...
Patricia Ann Armitage
Jun 30, 2025
Patricia Ann Armitage, 88, beloved wife of Kenneth Armitage, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025.
Donna M. Fischer
Jun 30, 2025
Donna M. Fischer, 73, of Millersville, Pennsylvania, died Monday, June 30, 2025, after a long illness. Donna was born on April 29, 1952, in Neptune, New Jersey, the daughter of The Rev. Donald and Mrs. Elizabeth McCabe.
Donna graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania with a major in Elementary Education. She taught in the Solanco School District...
H. Stanley Wills
Jun 29, 2025
H. Stanley Wills, 94, of Lancaster, PA, peacefully crossed over into everlasting life while at the Glen at Willow Valley on Sunday, June 29, 2025. He was the son of the late Estella (McCue) and Stanley H. Wills. He was the beloved husband of Carole A. (Byrne) Wills, with whom he shared 35 wonderful years of marriage.
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John S. Eshbach
Jun 29, 2025
John S. Eshbach, of Lititz, passed away on June 29, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Anna (Seldomridge) Eshbach.
After graduating from J.P. McCaskey High School, John went on to further his education and earned a bachelor's degree from Catawba College in North Carolina. Most...
Dendy Horne
Jun 28, 2025
Dendy G. Horne, 73, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Born in Shenandoah, PA, he was the son of the late Lois A. (Say) Horne Allen and Harold O. Horne.
Dendy spent his career as a dedicated truck driver before retiring. In his free time, he found joy in the simple pleasures...
Thomas William Campbell
Jun 28, 2025
Thomas William "Tom" Campbell, 81, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Walter and Anna Lee (Chapel) Campbell. He was married 62 years to his lovely wife, Julia A. (Miller) Campbell.
Tom was a graduate of Octorara High School and earned an associate's degree...
Theresa Santos
Jun 27, 2025
Theresa Santos, 68, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Pedro Rodriguez and Luisa Torres.
She worked as a medical assistant for numerous healthcare offices throughout her professional career.
Theresa enjoyed being outside in the sunshine and was...
Scotty Lee Gebhard, Jr.
Jun 27, 2025
Scotty Lee Gebhard, Jr., 38, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on June 27, 2025.
Born on April 6, 1987, in Lancaster, PA, he was the beloved son of Scotty Gebhard Sr. and Debra Thedford. After graduating from high school, Scotty worked for many years as a machine operator. He was a family man at heart who cherished...
David Scott Reynolds
Jun 26, 2025
David Scott Reynolds, a beloved son, devoted father, and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully from natural causes on June 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was 61. Born in Newport Beach, CA he was the son of Peter P. and Amalie "Molly" M. (Shultz) Reynolds.
He was known for his...
Dolores (Hill) Gauthier Olivelli
Jun 26, 2025
We are saddened to announce the death of Dolores (Hill) Gauthier Olivelli on June 26, 2025 in Neffsville, PA. She was born in Allentown, PA to Beatrice (Hedrick) and Russell Hill on February 25, 1932. She was joined four years later by her beloved sister, Sylvia. Dolores graduated from Torrington High School in Torrington, Ct. That is where she...
