Jul 4, 2025

Sophocles George Manos, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family on Friday, July 4, 2025.

He is fondly remembered by many as George or "Doonie". During his working career, he was a comptroller for many hotels throughout the east coast, but his favorite job landed him working side by side on several golf courses with his...

Jul 3, 2025

Eleanor Kraft Dunn, 95, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on July 3, 2025. She was born on December 25, 1929 in Holland, MI. When she was two, her family moved to Mt Olive, NC where her father was recruited as Plant Manager of the Mt Olive Pickle Company. Upon graduating from Mt Olive High School, she went on...

Jul 3, 2025

Gorge J. Stoe, 77 of Akron. Thursday July 3, 2025. Partner of Linda

Jul 3, 2025

Raymond H. "Butch" Styer, Jr., 78, of Ephrata, passed away on Thursday July 3, 2025, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Raymond H. Styer Sr. and Betty (Cramer) Styer. He was the loving husband of Betty A. (Schaeffer) Styer.

Raymond was a proud Navy Veteran and...

Jul 2, 2025

Mercedes A. Sanchez, 96, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025. Born in Bonao, Dominican Republic 1929-2025, she was the daughter of the late Gumercinda Polanco and Julio Anibal Sanchez.

Mercedes worked as a talented seamstress for many years. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, watching novelas, and playing bingo. She loved-spending time with and babysitting her grandchildren and...

Jul 2, 2025

Steven (Steve) O. Pierce, 78, of Willow Street, passed away on July 2, 2025. Born in Leavenworth, Kansas, he was the son of the late Charles and Josephine Pierce.

Steve attended Pittsburg State University in Kansas, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in History. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Jul 2, 2025

Born in Berlin, Germany in 1945, Werner "Vern" Marten came to the United States in 1966 on a Fulbright scholarship. He attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he studied business and history. While still in school, Vern worked for the Paul Todd Spice Extraction Company, where he discovered a lifelong passion for food ingredients, flavors, and spices....

Jul 2, 2025

John David "J.D." Wissler, 62, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Born in Lancaster, He was the son of the late John W. and Evelyn J. (Weik) Wissler.

J.D. graduated from Warwick High School in 1981 and went on to earn his BFA from Kutztown University in 1985. He later received...

Jul 1, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" E. Townsend, 78, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late David M. and Florence E. (Shomo) Keener. She was married to John "Jack" H. Townsend, Jr. for nine years prior to his death in 1977.

Sandy retired from Homestead Village...

Jul 1, 2025

Samuel L. "Sam" Bigler, 78, of Millersville met Jesus on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Columbia, PA he was the son of the late Samuel S. Bigler and Elaine (Smith) Smith. He was the loving husband of Cynthia (Artz) Bigler with whom he shared over 39 years of marriage. In addition, Sam...

Jul 1, 2025

Shirley Ann (Stauter) Little Engle, 87, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Hospice & Community Care of Mount Joy, PA. Shirley was born November 9, 1937, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lancaster, PA, to the late Leon Smith and Julia (Gundaker) Stauter.

Shirley worked as a supervisor in...

Jun 30, 2025

It is with unimaginable sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved son, Kyle Benjamin Smith, on June 30, 2025, at the age of 14.

Kyle was born on February 15, 2011, to George (Richard) and Tanya Smith in Lancaster, PA and grew up with his big brother, Mason, surrounded by love, laughter and adventure. From...

Jun 30, 2025

Jerome "Jerry" I. Hoff, age 77, passed away at his Landisville, PA home on June 30, 2025. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late John Hoff and Frances (Rotay) Hoff.

Jerry graduated from Bishop Kenrick High School and went on to earn his...

Jun 30, 2025

Patricia Ann Armitage, 88, beloved wife of Kenneth Armitage, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025.

Jun 30, 2025

Donna M. Fischer, 73, of Millersville, Pennsylvania, died Monday, June 30, 2025, after a long illness. Donna was born on April 29, 1952, in Neptune, New Jersey, the daughter of The Rev. Donald and Mrs. Elizabeth McCabe.

Donna graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania with a major in Elementary Education. She taught in the Solanco School District...

Jun 29, 2025

H. Stanley Wills, 94, of Lancaster, PA, peacefully crossed over into everlasting life while at the Glen at Willow Valley on Sunday, June 29, 2025. He was the son of the late Estella (McCue) and Stanley H. Wills. He was the beloved husband of Carole A. (Byrne) Wills, with whom he shared 35 wonderful years of marriage.

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Jun 29, 2025

John S. Eshbach, of Lititz, passed away on June 29, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Anna (Seldomridge) Eshbach.

After graduating from J.P. McCaskey High School, John went on to further his education and earned a bachelor's degree from Catawba College in North Carolina. Most...

Jun 28, 2025

Dendy G. Horne, 73, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Born in Shenandoah, PA, he was the son of the late Lois A. (Say) Horne Allen and Harold O. Horne.

Dendy spent his career as a dedicated truck driver before retiring. In his free time, he found joy in the simple pleasures...

Jun 28, 2025

Thomas William "Tom" Campbell, 81, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Walter and Anna Lee (Chapel) Campbell. He was married 62 years to his lovely wife, Julia A. (Miller) Campbell.

Tom was a graduate of Octorara High School and earned an associate's degree...

Jun 27, 2025

Theresa Santos, 68, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Pedro Rodriguez and Luisa Torres.

She worked as a medical assistant for numerous healthcare offices throughout her professional career.

Theresa enjoyed being outside in the sunshine and was...