Jere Raymond Johnson
May 15, 2025
Jere Raymond Johnson, 73, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Sarah (Craig) Johnson and the late Edmund N. Johnson. He proudly graduated from Conestoga Valley, class of 1970 and later graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in science in economics....
Michelle Saponaro
May 15, 2025
Michelle Saponaro, widow of Michael F. Saponaro, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Trillium Place, Lancaster.
She is survived by her daughter, Nicole Saponaro, of Kennett Square; a sister, Colleen; and a niece and nephew.
Michelle had a career as an RN and career counselor. She loved all animals and was a wildlife...
Robert "Bob" J. Davis
May 15, 2025
Robert "Bob" J. Davis, 68 of Willow Street, PA passed away on May 15, with his wife by his side. He was the loving husband of Lori A Davis (Bliesath) for 35 years. Born in West Chester, PA he was the son of James and the late Joyce (Miller) Davis.
Bob was a graduate of Coatesville H.S....
John Jay Witmer
May 15, 2025
John Jay Witmer, 70, of Quarryville, PA, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, May 15, 2025. John was the son of Norman and Mary Cover Witmer and a proud graduate of Hempfield High School, Class of 1972. John was a devoted husband of almost 40 years to Miriam Witmer, a proud father to Marissa Witmer,...
George L. Wisehaupt
May 14, 2025
George L. Wisehaupt, D.D.S., age 102, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late David Franklin and Mae (Boyer) Wisehaupt. George is survived by his beloved wife Sylvia A. (Eshleman) Swank-Wisehaupt; they enjoyed 53 years together.
Born in Port Royal, Pennsylvania, he graduated...
Melissa "Missy" Ann Wenzel
May 14, 2025
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Melissa "Missy" Ann Wenzel, cherished daughter, devoted friend, and compassionate soul, who left this world on May 14, 2025, at the age of 43. Born on October 26, 1981, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Missy spent her life in the loving community of Millersville, where she touched the lives of all who had...
Dwight Harry Brubaker
May 14, 2025
Dwight Harry Brubaker peacefully breathed his last breath on earth and entered his Heavenly Home to meet his Savior, Jesus, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. His final days began with a stroke on May 2, which ultimately inhibited his physical body from sustaining life.
Born on December 18, 1942, Dwight was the son of the late Harry...
Chloe Elizabeth Brightup
May 14, 2025
Chloe Brightup, 23, wife of Ryan Firestone, of Willow Street, PA, passed away at Hospice & Community Care on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Chloe demonstrated bravery and strength during a 7-year battle with chronic illnesses. She was an exemplary self-advocate in pursuing medical care to battle a variety of conditions. Chloe was surrounded by her husband and parents, Bob...
Ruth H. (Heide) Kane
May 13, 2025
Ruth died peacefully in her sleep on May 13, 2025, at Moravian Manor in Lititz at the age of 100.
Ruth was born January 9, 1925, in New York City to Herman L. and Gertrude (Amend) Heide. She was raised on Riverside Drive in Manhattan and in Monmouth Beach, NJ, where her family kept a summer home....
Christopher Kai Moore
May 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Christopher Kai Moore May 6, 1962 – May 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher Kai "C-Moore" Moore who passed away on May 13, 2025.
Born in Jacksonville, Florida and a longtime resident of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Chris was known for his unwavering...
Earl Frederick Boots, Sr.
May 13, 2025
Through many tears the family of Earl Frederick Boots, Sr. announce his passing on May 13, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 98 years of age. Earl was welcomed into the world on April 15, 1927, to Clarence E. and Harriet E. (Brodis) Boots, in Lancaster. He shared over 75 years of love, memories,...
Nancy Carole Zahm
May 13, 2025
Nancy Carole Zahm, 82, of Mount Joy, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Bessie (Charles) Evans.
Nancy was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. She worked up until her retirement at NTN-BCA Corp. as a machine operator. Nancy was an avid hockey fan...
Barry L. Kauffman
May 13, 2025
Educator, Writer, Mentor, and Faithful Servant
Barry L. Kauffman, 84, of Millersville, went home to be with the Lord on May 13, 2025. On June 2, 1962, he married the love of his life, Dianne L. Kauffman. Together they shared a lifetime of devotion and reared three sons, Craig (Kisha) of Landisville, Ken (Sandy) of...
Nancy E. Hicks
May 12, 2025
Nancy E. Hicks, 91, passed away at her Willow Street residence on Monday, May 12, 2025. She enjoyed 59 years of marriage with her husband Thomas L. Hicks before he died in 2016.
She was born in Lancaster to the late Luther J. and Ella F. (Smith) Ecklin, grew up on the family "Silver Spring Farm" in...
Richard E. “Rich” Young, Jr.
May 12, 2025
Richard E. "Rich" Young, Jr., 81, of New Providence, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at his residence surrounded by daughters.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Richard E. and Evelyn R. (Smith) Young, Sr. He was the loving husband of the late Dorothy (Chant) Young.
Rich had a...
Jenny L. Wilimzig
May 11, 2025
Jenny L. Wilimzig, 52, of New Holland, passed away unexpectedly at home, of natural causes, on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of Karen (Lapp) Arters, life partner of Andy Long, and Cheyney Arters. She was the loving wife of Steven Wilimzig who preceded her in death less than 2 weeks prior.
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Amelia D. Paque
May 11, 2025
Amelia D. Paque, 89, of Lititz, passed away on May 11, 2025.
She is the wife of Donald P. Paque, with whom she shared 44 years of marriage this past February 14th. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Samuel B. and Bertha Enck Peiffer.
Amelia had worked as a bank teller...
Harold Burton
May 11, 2025
Harold Burton, age 91, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025. Born on May 8, 1934, in Chester, Pennsylvania, Harold lived a life marked by strength, kindness, and devotion to those he loved.
A proud veteran, Harold served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956. After the military he drove trucks...
Florence P. “Pat” Bouder
May 10, 2025
Florence P. "Pat" Bouder, of Warwick Township, passed away at home on the afternoon of Saturday, May 10, 2025. At her side were her husband, Ron, and their son, Ron Jr., as she took her final breath. Pat passed away on the exact day she and Ron were married May 10, 1969, celebrating 56 years of marriage.
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Alberta M. “Bert” Rutt
May 10, 2025
Alberta M. "Bert" Rutt, 86, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz. Born in Martindale, PA she was the daughter of the late Earle Martin and Christie Eidemiller Martin Horning. Alberta was the loving wife of Leon Z. "Ruttie" Rutt who passed in 2015.
She proudly graduated from...
