Kristina “Tina” Lee Frank
Sep 12, 2025
Kristina "Tina" Lee Frank, 69, of Columbia, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Penn State Lancaster Medical Center.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Alfred C. Schmitt and Dorothy Jeannette (Way) Petters. She was the loving wife of William R. Frank, Jr....
Debbie Klayman Jean Callahan
Sep 12, 2025
Debbie Klayman Jean Callahan sadly passed away on Friday September 12, 2025 at Landis Homes in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Debbie fought courageously and vigorously against Multiple Systems Atrophy. This horrendous neurodegenerative disease robbed her of her ability to walk, to speak, to write and ultimately to think clearly. Debbie was born on November 9th, 1955 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital In...
Thurman M. Fribance
Sep 12, 2025
Thurman M. Fribance, 87, of Landis Homes, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025. Born in New London, CT, he was the son of the late William B. and Katharine B. (Maine) Fribance. He was the loving husband of Sherry A. (Schroeder) Fribance, with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage.
Thurman held various professional management positions but...
Tomas Santi Pacheco
Sep 11, 2025
Tomas Santi Pacheco, 70, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Born in Salinas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Tomas and Gladys Santi Pacheco. He was the devoted and loving husband of Lydia E. Serrano, with whom he shared many wonderful years of marriage.
Tomas worked...
Rory Evan Oatman
Sep 11, 2025
Rory Evan Oatman, of Lititz, passed away on September 11, 2025, at the age of 58. Born in San Diego, California where he enjoyed his best memories as a child, he was the son of the late Roland E. Oatman, Sr. and Carolyn C. (Hill) Oatman.
Rory was a natural athlete with a love for sports, particularly...
Pansy E. Testerman (Seger)
Sep 11, 2025
Pansy E. Testerman (Seger), 87, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith, who passed away on May 16, 2011. At the time of her passing, Pansy had been residing at Oak Leaf Manor North.
Born on July 22, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Elliott)...
Sheryl D. Roche
Sep 11, 2025
Sheryl D. Roche, 69, of Lancaster, passed away with husband Thomas by her side at Luther Acres after a lengthy illness on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was the wife of Thomas Roche for 41 years. Born in Mundelein, IL, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Charlene (Edwards) Druce.
Sheryl was a long time...
Charles B. Hill
Sep 10, 2025
Charles B. Hill, of Willow Valley, passed away on September 10, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Mt. Vernon, New York, he was the son of the late Bryant and Lydia (Beatty) Hill and the husband of 33 years to the late Gay Hill.
Charles dedicated his professional life to Incentive Marketing then upon retirement,...
William Diamantoni
Sep 10, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of William Diamantoni, who tragically died in an auto accident on September 10, 2025.
Will was the beloved son of Laura and Steve Diamantoni, and the cherished twin brother of Gust and his older brother Jackson Murray.
A sophomore neuroscience major at Penn State, Will...
Christopher Alan Hartley
Sep 9, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Alan Hartley, 63, of Harrisburg, PA, who departed this life peacefully on September 9, 2025.
Born on February 27, 1962, in Lancaster, PA, Christopher was the eldest child of Barbara K. Schulter and Gilbert H. Hartley, Jr. He graduated from Penn Manor High School in...
John Richard Wise
Sep 9, 2025
Surrounded by his loving family, John Richard Wise, 75, a twenty year resident of Mt. Joy, passed quietly at Landis homes in Lititz, Pennsylvania after a long illness.
He was predeceased by his parents John R. Wise and Marian Dunn Tome, and sister Beverly Schmuck, John is survived by his son, Christopher John Wise, Akron, sister-in-law Kathleen...
Thomas Ditto Pearsall
Sep 8, 2025
Thomas Ditto Pearsall, 82, formerly of Westfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, in Lititz, Pennsylvania.
Born on February 26, 1943, in New York City to the late Everson and Mary Pearsall, Tom grew up in Westfield, where he made lifelong friends and memories. He graduated from Westfield High School and later from Nichols...
Ruth A. Burns
Sep 8, 2025
Ruth A. Meyferth Burns, 97, died Monday September 8, 2025 after a short illness.
She was a long time resident of both Lancaster County and Stratford, New Jersey.
She worked at First People's Bank of New Jersey and Wilbur Chocolates in Lititz.
She spent many summers at the Delaware seashore. She enjoyed flower...
Phillip David Shreve
Sep 8, 2025
Phillip David Shreve of Lancaster, PA passed away at 59. A self-employed craftsman and gifted guitarist, Phillip was known for his quiet strength and deep love for family.
He is survived by his children, Chelsey, and Phillip Jr.; parents, David, and Phyllis Shreve; sister Amy and her husband Jack Mullins; nephew Christopher (Toshia); niece Jessica; and many...
Joan Doris Pappas
Sep 8, 2025
Joan Doris Pappas, 78, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her family.
Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Doris (Clark) Ryan. She was the loving wife of Chris Pappas.
Joan earned her bachelor's degree in education and taught elementary school in...
Rolando Javier Carcases Diaz
Sep 7, 2025
Rolando Javier Carcases Diaz, 32, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. Born in Havana, Cuba, he was the son of Odalys Dianet Diaz Puig.
Rolando came to the United States 10 years ago and was passionate about his career as a driver. With a curious mind, he enjoyed being outdoors, was a wiz at math,...
Charles D. Graybill
Sep 7, 2025
Charles D. Graybill, 89, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Penn State Health Lancaster. Born in Holtwood, PA, he was the son of the late Mary E. (Brubaker) and Charles P. Graybill.
He was the loving husband of Eddilene A. Graybill and was previously married to the late Joyce E. (Fulton) Graybill,...
John S. Gooding
Sep 7, 2025
John S. Gooding, longtime chairman of GSM Roofing in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, and a national leader in the roofing industry, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, at the age of 80.
Born in 1945 to J. Fred and Fern S. Gooding, John devoted his life to family, the roofing profession, and his love of the outdoors. He...
Dorothy J. Sollenberger
Sep 7, 2025
Dorothy Sollenberger was born on May 19,1929 in Salisbury, PA. and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 7, 2025. She was the daughter of the late George Floyd and Mary Lena Studd. Dorothy had 3 sisters and one brother: Margaret Mast and William Studd preceded her in death while sisters, Charlotte Shannon and...
Josephine M. "Polly" Kirchoff
Sep 6, 2025
The family of Josephine M. "Polly" Kirchoff, wish to announce her passing on September 6, 2025, at Waccamaw Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was 93.
She was a devoted member of Zion Lutheran Church of East Petersburg for over 60 years, where she assisted with Relay for Life. Many will remember Polly for the...
