Mar 19, 2020

Ernie D. Brown, Jr., 49, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Born in Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of Ernie C. Brown, Sr. of Lancaster and Mary Ruth Walden of Florida. He was raised in Lancaster by his late grandmother, Rose Lee Roberson. Following his graduation from J. P. McCaskey High School, Ernie honorably...

Mar 19, 2020

William S. Sanchez, 68, of Lancaster, passed away late Thursday, March 19, 2020, at ManorCare – Lancaster, where he had been a rehabilitation patient for the past month. Born in Cidra, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Ernesto Santiago and Santa Sanchez. For the past 40 years, William was the loving companion of Leila Nunez. Over...

Mar 18, 2020

Geraldine Lowell Offenbacher, (Deanie), 88, of Lancaster, Pa and formerly of Garret Park, Maryland, passed away on March 18, 2020.

She leaves behind her daughter, Maria O. Shumar and husband Peter, daughter, Monica O. Hickey and husband Kenneth, grandson Peter Shumar, Jr. and wife Diana, great-grandchildren Colton and Lily Shumar, grandson Luke Morgan and wife Ebony, and...

Mar 18, 2020

Adam Lee Mansfield, 3 months, passed away at Hershey Medical Center on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Born on November 29, 2019 in Hershey, PA he was the son of Jennifer Lynn (Taylor) and Ashley Kendig Mansfield.

Adam was full of personality. He loved music, being read to and giggling at his Mommies. Adam loved his cuddle time...

Mar 18, 2020

JoAnn C. Girvin, 78, of Lancaster, died on March 18, 2020 at home. She was born on February 4, 1942 in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Dr. Gilbert N. Clime and Emily (Fralich) Clime of Lancaster. JoAnn graduated from Manheim Township High School in 1960 and attended Hood College in Maryland.

She retired from Hunter Keystone...

Mar 18, 2020

Dane R. Rapp, 95, formerly of Ronks, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Brethren Village. He was born in Lancaster to the late Charles and Bertha (Kramer) Rapp. Dane was married to Ruby E. (Bishop) Rapp for 61 years before her death in 2009.

He worked at the Armstrong flooring plant for 44 years, and then...

Mar 18, 2020

Ronald C. "Mac" Fisher 76, of Lancaster, passed away March 18, 2020. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jacob and Mary (Kirchner) Fisher. He was the loving husband of Jackie (Wolfe) Fisher.

Ronald was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church of Lancaster. He served his country in the U.S....

Mar 18, 2020

Billie J. Quigley, 80, passed away at Hospice & Community Care on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Born in Coatesville, Billie was a longtime resident of Lancaster.

Billie worked as a welder in a metal fabrication shop for many years. Billie loved all animals, but her cats held a special place in her heart.

She is...

Mar 18, 2020

Martin T. Schober, 90, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. A lifelong resident of Lancaster, he was born to the late Cecilia (Banzhof) and Richard Schober on September 4, 1929, the third of 11 children. He attended Sacred Heart Elementary and Lancaster Catholic High School, as well as Franklin and Marshall College. He served in...

Mar 17, 2020

Muriel J. Mummau, 75, of Landisville, passed away peacefully on Tues, March 17, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Clayton P. and Esther (Snavely) Myer.

Muriel loved music, especially organ music and was a faithful attender of the Music at Gretna. She enjoyed local art, historical buildings, and...

Mar 17, 2020

Kathleen A. "Tish" Sommers, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. She was the wife of Bruce R. Sommers, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage this past September 10th. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Howard W. and Mary E. Reese Stott.

Tish was a 1965 graduate of...

Mar 17, 2020

Ronald A. Kuhn 79, of Lancaster, passed away March 17, 2020. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Arthur and Rachel (Weaver) Kuhn. Ronald was the husband of the late Janet M. Kuhn.

Ronald was survived by a son, Craig and his wife Rhodene; grandson, Randy and his wife Heather; 2 great grandchildren.

Mar 16, 2020

John "Jack" L. Cowher, of Lititz, the son of the late John Herman Cowher and Dorothy (Singer) passed away on March 16, 2020 at the age of 93. He had been married to Margaret B. Crawford Cowher, who passed away in 1996.

Born on January 29, 1927 in Tyrone, PA, he graduated from Phillipsburg High School in...

Mar 16, 2020

Betty "Jane" Collier, 69, of Denver, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020, at UPMC Pinnacle in Lititz. Born in Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Dorothy Evelyn (Cook) Collier. After graduating from high school, Jane went on to study music and art, which she truly enjoyed and was always a main focus in her...

Mar 16, 2020

Arline A. (Brown) Kendig, 89, of Lititz, flew with the Angels to be with the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2020. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Harriet (Adams) and Charles Brown. She was the loving wife to the late James G. Kendig who passed in 1994.

Prior to her retirement, Arline...

Mar 16, 2020

Helen L. (Knepper) Longenecker, 98, of Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim,formerly of Old Delp Road, Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2020. Born in Duffield, Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late William P. and Elizabeth (Lizzie)(Gipe) Knepper. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Jason U. Longenecker in 2003. They were married on...

Mar 16, 2020

Elizabeth Jeanette Tafelski, 25, returned to her heavenly family on Monday, March 16 after blessing us with her presence here on earth since her birth in April 1994. Born in Geisinger Medical Center after being diagnosed in utero with hyperplastic left heart syndrome – with parents who chose life – Elizabeth started out very medical. She survived and thrived...

Mar 15, 2020

Helen E. Liebl 86, of Lancaster, passed away March 15, 2020. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Frank A. and Elisabeth (Work) Troyan. She was the wife of the late Joseph C. Liebl.

Helen graduated from Penn Manor High School in 1951. She attended Lutheran Hospital of Maryland's Nursing program, where she earned...

Mar 15, 2020

Mark Medura, 57, of Lancaster, passed away on March 15, 2020.

He was the husband of Kathleen Molczan Medura, with whom he shared 29 years of marriage. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Edward C. Medura and Geraldine Medura.

Mark was Vice President, Relationship Manager, working since the fall with Summit...

Mar 15, 2020

Deborah R. Tweed, 79, of Masonic Village, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Columbia Pa, she was the daughter of the late Harold L. & Myrtice Lefever. She was the devoted wife of the late, William H. Tweed.

Many will remember Deborah for her years of dedicated service at J.P....