Nov 19, 2019

Bernie was born to Albert and Hanna Litten in the early morning of June 4, 1926. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Irving and his sister, Deena. Bernie was raised in South Philadelphia with a brief period when the family lived in West Philadelphia. He was drafted and entered the Navy at age 18 in...

Nov 17, 2019

Jimmie F. (Merritt) Brigandi, 90, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Dothan, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Ida Jean (Howell) and William Merritt.

She left Dothan and moved to New York where she met the love of her life Charles and shared 68...

Nov 17, 2019

Dennis Sapp, my friend, the one who shared my life, love, dreams, and so much more, joined loved ones in the peace, mercy, and rest of the Lord on Sunday November 17, 2019. Born and raised in Whitesville, KY, he was one of twelve born to the late V.T. and Mary S. (Hardesty).

At the age of...

Nov 17, 2019

Dorothy L Flawd (née Boice) 86 passed quietly to the Lord on November 17, 2019. She was born Dorothy Lorraine Boice on April 4, 1933 to the late Martin Boice and Dorothy Elder in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Our wife, mother and friend will be missed by the many lives she touched. She was dedicated to her six children;...

Nov 16, 2019

Robert B. Townsend, 78, died on November 16, 2019 at home after a long illness. Robert was a 1960 graduate of Scott Senior High School and worked in the printing industry for the majority of his life. He loved his family, golfing, trout fishing and was a lifelong Philadelphia sports fan.

He is preceded in death by...

Nov 15, 2019

On November 15, 2019, Robert Frederick Silva (Bob) took his last breath on earth, surrounded by the love of his grandson Rich and granddaughter-in-law Carolyn. He was a devout follower of Jesus Christ and a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His faith and family meant everything to him.

Bob was born in Staten Island, New...

Nov 15, 2019

Frederick J. Alsruhe, 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on November 15, 2019, at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Fred J. and Sarah G. (Carnaggio) Alsruhe. Fred was the beloved husband of Estelle (Lind) Alsruhe, and they would have celebrated 61 years of marriage this coming December. Fred was...

Nov 15, 2019

David Keith Bush, Sr., 81, of Mountville, PA, passed away on November 15, 2019. Born in Dunmore, PA, he was the son of late Raymond and Margaret (Lewis) Bush.

David was a Florist and owner of Flowers by Keith for over 27 years in Scranton, PA. David will be remembered for his passion for travel, camping, John...

Nov 14, 2019

Dorn L. Clare, Jr., 65, formerly of Lancaster, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at his Bradenton, FL home on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Born in Lancaster, Dorn was the son of the late Dorn. L., Sr. and Lenore G. (Davis) Clare.

His unconditional love, friendship, support and laughter will be forever...

Nov 14, 2019

Dianne Jarreau, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at Lancashire Hall Nursing Home, Lititz, PA, at the age of 84. Born in Milwaukee, WI, she was a daughter of the late James Ellis and Maurine Ann (Dupont) Morgan. Dianne was always interested in writing prose and poetry. During the 1960's she was an assistant to Kenneth...

Nov 14, 2019

Vladimir Botsmanov, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Born in Russia, he was the son of Theodore and Margarita Botsmanov. He was married to Olga Merkoulova.

A visitation will take place on Sunday, November 17, 2019, from 2:00PM to 4:00PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike,...

Nov 13, 2019

Jay E. Consylman, 78, of East Petersburg, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Walter and Anna (Bechtold) Consylman. He was the husband of Janet (Houchin) Consylman with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.

He was a Lampeter-Strasburg graduate....

Nov 13, 2019

David W. Ober, III, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 13th at Hospice of Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania. He was the loving husband of Madge (Peggy) Ober for 47 years.

Born in Harrisburg, PA, on January 23, 1945 to David W. Ober, Jr., and Catherine Ryan Holahan, he graduated from Central Dauphin High School in 1963 and went on...

Nov 13, 2019

Mary E. Herr, 101, formerly of Paradise, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at ManorCare Health Services, Lancaster. She was born in Strasburg to the late Arthur W. and Mable R. (Welk) Harsh. Mary was married to Samuel Harlan Herr for 57 years when he died in 1996.

She was a self-employed seamstress, sewing and altering clothing....

Nov 13, 2019

Bennett Kauffman, 18, of Pequea, PA, died on November 13, 2019 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident occurring on October 13. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Keith and Debra (Hershey) Kauffman.

Bennett graduated from Dayspring Christian Academy with honors in 2019. He was captain of the soccer, basketball and track...

Nov 13, 2019

Edward Campbell Harnish, 91, of Mount Joy, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster on April 2, 1928, he was one of 16 children born to the late Earl Ralph Harnish and Lavina Campbell Harnish. Edward was the beloved husband of Paula M. (Robey) Harnish, and they would have celebrated 41 years...

Nov 13, 2019

On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, Stephen Eugene Smoker, loving husband and father, of Paradise, PA, passed away, after a brief battle with cancer, at the age of 68. He died at home, surrounded by his family.

Stephen was born on June 17, 1951, on the family farm in Morgantown, PA, to Melvin Zook Smoker and Sadie (Stoltzfus)...

Nov 12, 2019

Audrey Fern (Gonsalves) Lentz, 82, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Born in Maui, Hawaii, she was the daughter of the late Lucy (Pang) and Anthony Gonsalves.

Audrey enjoyed traveling and her daily walks. She was a gifted cook and talented seamstress. She loved to hula dance and read in her spare time....

Nov 12, 2019

Jane Nash Ix, 86, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Born May 3, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Arthur A. Nash and Sarah Breen Nash.

Jane graduated from St. Angela Hall Academy in Brooklyn, NY and Rosemont College in Rosemont, PA.

She was an Elementary...

Nov 12, 2019

Ann Murray Grube, 50, of North Aurora, and formerly of Lancaster, PA passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with ALS. She was born May 30, 1969 in Louisville, KY the daughter of Timothy Nicholas and Rita Ann (Smith) Herr. She was united in marriage to Kyle Grube...