Sep 6, 2025

Edward John Rudzinski, 89, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025. He was born in Port Chester, NY, to the late John and Helen (Yaskiewicz) Rudzinski. He was married 61 years to his beloved wife Palma J. (Bendino) Rudzinski.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025,...

Sep 6, 2025

Jean Marie Hambleton, 72, of Conestoga, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Born in Camp LeJune, NC, she was the daughter of the late Donald W. and Gladys M. (Kneisley) Goodhart, Sr. She was the loving wife of the late Lawrence D. Hambleton that passed away in 2011.

Jean was a 1971 graduate...

Sep 6, 2025

Bruce A. Overholt, 69, of Mount Joy, PA, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2025 at Penn State of Lancaster Medical Center. Born in Chelsea, MA, he was the son of the late Glenn and Frances (Marcin) Overholt. Bruce was the loving husband of 46 years to Sandra (Olmstead) Overholt.

A veteran, Bruce served in the US...

Sep 6, 2025

Grace Hatton, 89, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on September 6, 2025.

Born on July 25, 1936, in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Jonathan and Elmira Tompkins. Grace began her career as a registered nurse and dedicated nearly 40 years to the labor and delivery department at Lancaster General Hospital. Known for her strong...

Sep 6, 2025

Carolyn Faye Kershner, 69, left this world for a much better place on September 6, 2025. She had resided at Faithful Homes Group Home in Willow Street.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Miriam and the late Ellsworth Kershner.

She had worked at the Occupational Development Center (ODC) and later worked at Goodwill....

Sep 6, 2025

Helen May Hudson passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Long Community surrounded by her loving family.

Born September 8, 1923, in Winterstown, PA to the late William E. and Mary E. (Hartwick) Torbert and stepdaughter to the late Walter and Hattie Ludwig. She was the beloved wife of 60 years to the late Lloyd Robert...

Sep 5, 2025

On the morning of September 5, 2025, Cortlan Alan Byron I peacefully crossed over to the other side. During his brief battle with cancer, his grace, dignity, and sense of humor were alive and well. He will forever be remembered as a humble man, with a smile on his face, and love in his heart.

Cort was...

Sep 5, 2025

Carolyn M. Adams, 82, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Loretta (Zahm) and Stanley Messey. Carolyn was the beloved wife of James S. "Jim" Adams, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage, a partnership filled with love, adventure, and devotion.

Sep 5, 2025

Irene Marie Cassel, 90, of Myerstown, PA, and formerly of Hopeland, PA, passed away at Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, PA on Friday, September 5, 2025.

She was born in Reading, PA, the daughter of the late Albert and Louella (Mull) Rhodes. Irene shared almost 52 years of marriage with her husband Henry M. Cassel, Sr....

Sep 5, 2025

Gerald Frederick Merklinger Sr., of Elizabethtown, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 5, 2025, at the age of 92. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Cecelia (Smith) Merklinger.

Gerald served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War, enlisting on November 23, 1953, and receiving an...

Sep 5, 2025

Arlene F. (Jacobs) Dodd, 92, passed away September 5, 2025, at her home in Lancaster PA, under the loving care of her son and best bud, Steve, and surrounded by all her children.

Born May 25, 1933, in Willard, Ohio, she was the youngest of seven children born to Arnold K. and Florence (Wiles) Jacobs.

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Sep 4, 2025

Serafina Rodriguez Nacio un 16 de agosto de 1937 en la cuidad de la Eterna Primavera, Cidra. Fallecio a la edad de 88 años, el dia 4 de septiembre de 2025, a eso de las 7:20 de la noche en el Hospital Centro Medico Menonita, en la ciudad de Cayey. Ella era hija de Epifanio Cortes Colon y Paula...

Sep 4, 2025

At the age of 94, James "Jim" Edward Thorn died quietly in Lakeside in Willow Valley Communities on September 4, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Hackensack, NJ, he was the son of Beatrice and Norman Thorn.

Jim was an athlete in his early years, having belonged to a 440-relay team that became New Jersey...

Sep 4, 2025

Edwin Sauder, 94, of Lititz, PA, passed away at Ephrata Manor. Born in Farmersville, PA, he was the son of the late Martin and Anna Mae White Sauder. Edwin was the loving husband to Nancy Rieger Reichard Sauder.

Edwin was a 1949 graduate of Hempfield High School. A veteran of the US Army, he served as a...

Sep 3, 2025

Salvatore Natale Finazzo, 65, of Brownstown, PA, passed away on September 3, 2025, at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Carini, Sicily, Italy, he was the son of the late Matteo Finazzo and Maria Monterosso. Sal was the devoted and loving husband of 42 years to Lilliana (McManus) Finazzo.

Sal adventured to America in 1982, carrying with him...

Sep 3, 2025

Frank Raymond "Ray" Bear Jr., 74, of Millersville, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on September 3, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Connie (Woodall) Bear for 45 years, until her death in 2017.

Born in Lancaster, Ray was the son of the...

Sep 2, 2025

Elam Herr, 73, of Landisville, PA, passed away on Tuesday September 2nd, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of kindness, service, laughter, and storytelling.

Elam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from Millersville University and a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He built a successful career spanning five...

Sep 2, 2025

Jacqueline P. "Jackie" Gauthier, 57, of Conestoga, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Dover, DE she was the daughter of the late Earl Rutledge Sr. and Hester (Smith) Rutledge. She was the loving wife of Walter E. "Jay" Gauthier Jr. with whom she shared over 10 years of...

Sep 2, 2025

M. Arlene (Gingrich) Hostetter Early, of Brethren Village in Lititz, PA, died on Tuesday, September 2, at the age of 93.

Born in East Petersburg on January 28, 1932, she was the daughter of Sara Mae and Rufus B. Gingrich. She graduated from Manchester College with a B.S. degree and nursing school at Case Western Reserve –...

Sep 2, 2025

David A. "Dave" Schaeffer, 80, of Mountville, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Arthur Eugene and Naomi (Landis) Schaeffer. He was married to Diane L. (Bachman) Schaeffer 43 beautiful years.

Dave attended J. P. McCaskey High School and Stevens Trade School. He also served in the...