Jun 7, 2019

What up?! In typical Lewie fashion we've got a great story to tell. Grab yourself a nice cold Budweiser and take a seat on your couch. Be sure to have your remote in hand. We DO NOT watch commercials.

We're pretty sure Lewie came into the world wearing crispy white sneakers and cussing like a sailor. He...

Jun 7, 2019

Linda S. Brown, 76, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at Hospice and Community Care on June 7, 2019. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Frances J. (Smith) Book.

Linda worked for many years as a secretary at the former St. Joseph's Hospital. After retiring, she continued working, selling fine jewelry...

Jun 7, 2019

James "Jim" P. Holbritter, 74, of Lancaster, went home to be with our Lord on Friday, June 7, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manhattan, NY he was the son of the late Thelma (Zellers) and Norman J. Holbritter. He was the loving husband to Helena C. (Stefo) for over 53 years.

In addition to...

Jun 6, 2019

Raymond W. Miller, Jr., 86, a longtime Millersville resident, passed away peacefully at Conestoga View Nursing Home, Thursday, June 6, 2019. Born in Philadelphia to the late Raymond W. and Ruth (Lebo) Miller, Sr., his family moved to Millersburg, where he spent his childhood and teen years. In 1957, Ray married Sally A. Leffler, and spent 46 wonderful years...

Jun 6, 2019

Joan S. Pappas, 83, formerly of Lancaster, passed away at Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Columbia on Thursday, June 6, 2019. She was born in Haverhill, MA to the late Peter and Thesaloniki (Douzenis) Eliopulos. Joan's husband John Pappas died in 2007.

A homemaker, Joan loved to play the piano and organ, and she taught piano...

Jun 6, 2019

Berniece H. Dougherty, 90, of Willow Street, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Born in Conestoga, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Barbara Herr. She was the loving wife of Dale G. Dougherty with whom she celebrated 23 years of marriage. Berniece was a 1947 graduate of Manor Township High School....

Jun 6, 2019

Juan Rivera Ortiz, 98, formerly of Strasburg, New York and Puerto Rico, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Conestoga View. He was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico to the late Albalino Rivera Rodriguez and Ovino Ortiz. Juan's wife Filomena Ocasio died in 1994.

He worked as tobacco farmer in Puerto Rico, then as a butcher and...

Jun 6, 2019

Mary Patricia McLean Hetzel died Thursday, June 6, 2019 at age 87. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne E. Hetzel of 50 years; daughter, Elise Maberry; parents, Donald W. and Dorene McLean Sr.; and brother, Donald W. McLean, Jr. She leaves three daughters: Diane Boyd, wife of Bob; Linda Hetzel Branstetter, and Teresa Hetzel Holm, wife...

Jun 6, 2019

Tamara Leah Wilson, 56, of Ephrata, passed away on June 6, 2019. Tam was born February 28, 1963, in Coatesville, PA. She graduated from Coatesville High School in 1981; majored in pre-engineering at Wesley College from 1981-1982; and graduated from York College of Pennsylvania in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a minor in Management. She...

Jun 4, 2019

Daniel F. Toner, Sr., 88, husband of Betty, of Willow Valley, died June 4, 2019.

Jun 4, 2019

Benjamin Snavely Landis, 90, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Born in Witmer, PA to the late Benjamin L. and Ella Mae Snavely Landis. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Kay Phenneger and her husband, George T. Phenneger; one sister and one brother. Ben is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Alma...

Jun 4, 2019

Robert "Butch" C., Boyer, 71 of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, June 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ethel (Kreider) and Robert C. Boyer, Sr. He was the loving husband to Diane "Sherry" (Kirk) Boyer for over 52 years.

Robert, better known as...

Jun 3, 2019

Ann M. Hussar, 81, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully early Monday, June 3, 2019. Born in Hazleton, PA, a second generation Italian American, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Basile) Belletiere. Ann was the loving wife of John R. Hussar, and together they shared almost 60 years of marriage

After graduating from Hazleton...

Jun 2, 2019

Randy Lee Barnett, 54, of Willow Street, passed away suddenly of natural causes at home on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Born in Columbia, Randy was the son of Beatrice (Graham) Barnett and the late Samuel Barnett. He was the loving husband of Lori A. (Smith) Barnett, with whom he recently celebrated 32 years of marriage. Randy proudly served in...

Jun 2, 2019

John W de Groot, Jr., born in Elizabeth, New Jersey and a long-time resident of Lancaster, died on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the age of 91. He was the husband of Mary Jeanne Reynolds de Groot; they would have celebrated their 70th anniversary on June 11.

Jack was the son of John W. and Elsa Wallack...

Jun 1, 2019

Ruth M. Ebersole, 90, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Mennonite Home Communities. She was the daughter of the late Harry E. McNair, Sr. and Margaret (Bauer) McNair.

Ruth was a dedicated member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. She served as the parish secretary of St. Matthew and Grace Brethren Church for...

Jun 1, 2019

Dorothy E. (Downs) Quinn, 96, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 peacefully at Calvary Fellowship Homes where she resided for the past five years. Dorothy was born in Rutherford, NJ on March 29, 1923 to Richard C. Downs and Dorothy F. Denton-Cardeau. She was raised by her father and her step-mother Katherine Leddy Downs after her mother passed. She...

Jun 1, 2019

Gladys H. Long, 89, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019. She was the wife of the late Donald J. Long, who predeceased her in 2014. Born in Brookville, Jefferson County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Aldine Witherow Hetrick.

The consummate homemaker, Gladys took great pride in the care...

Jun 1, 2019

Bernard Palmeri went to be with The Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community where he has resided since November of 2016. He and his wife, Linda (Dierking) Palmeri, celebrated 54 years of marriage on May 1.

Bernie was born in Brooklyn, NY, the only son of Salvatore and (Anna Fanelli). In...

May 31, 2019

Robert W. Gerhart, 84, of Intercourse, PA passed away peacefully at home Friday evening, May 31, 2019 with his wife and sons at his side. Robert, better known as Bob, inherited his father's plumbing traits at a young age and worked with him for many years. Bob continued working as a skilled plumber throughout the city of Lancaster for...