Geraldine Roberta Mershon
May 13, 2018
Geraldine, 'Jeri' Mershon went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 13 at Conestoga View Nursing and Rehabilitation in Lancaster, PA after a long battle with dementia. She was well known for her passion for Christ and was an enthusiastic ambassador for Him throughout her life. She also loved sports and fitness- both as a participant and...
Michael E. “Mikey” Salm, Jr.
May 13, 2018
Michael E. "Mikey" Salm, Jr., 38, of Manor Twp., passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Michael E. Salm, Sr., husband of Grace and Diane M. Salm, partner of Norbert Strassmann, both of Lancaster. He was a 1998 graduate of Penn Manor High School and received his certificate from the Thompson Institute...
Agustina A. Mercado
May 13, 2018
Agustina "Teresa" A. Mercado, 69, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 13, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Carmen (Orellano) and Segundo Merino. Agustina was a loving mother, grandmother and a devoted wife. She enjoyed shopping and was known for her wonderful fashion. Agustina loved everyone. She was an incredible...
Gregory H. Soles
May 12, 2018
Gregory H. Soles, 65, of Penn Twp. Passed away unexpectedly at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital, Lititz on Saturday, May 12, 2018. He was born in Landstuhl, Germany to the late Hugh Earl and Sally (Haines) Soles. Greg shared 42 years of marriage with his wife Rosemary "Rose" T. (La Via) Soles.
A graduate of Franklin Regional Senior High...
Ida R. Klingseisen
May 12, 2018
Ida R. Klingseisen, 89, of Leola, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Henriettta (Leonard) and Abner Ruth. She was the loving wife of Martin L. Klingseisen, who passed away in 1979. She is survived by her son-in-law, her 3 grandchildren Karl, Tony and Tina ; 4...
Karen Lynne Gelnett Petersheim
May 10, 2018
Karen Lynne Gelnett Petersheim, 60, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Ephrata Hospital. She was born in DuBois, PA, daughter of Mildred Spicher Gelnett Dillingham of DuBois and the late Donald Gelnett. She worked as a beautician for many years in the Lancaster and surrounding areas. She made her home with Robert (Rock) Willenbrock in New Holland....
Clara V. Bertz
May 10, 2018
Clara V. Bertz, 80, of Ephrata and formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Keystone Villa. She was the wife of Sheldon E. Bertz, Sr., who passed away this past October 29th. They were married for 55 years. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Sue Pastino Lombardo. Clara...
E. Jean Kline
May 10, 2018
E. Jean Kline, 91, of Lancaster went home to be with The Lord at Moravian Manor on May 10, 2018. Born in Cochranville, she was the daughter of the late Henry Willis Bush and Caroline (Chambers) Bush. Jean was a long-time employee of the PA Liquor Control Board. After Jean retired she worked part-time for Manheim Township School District...
Ruth C. Hassinger
May 10, 2018
Ruth C. Hassinger, 96, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Willow Valley Arbor View. Born in Huntingdon, PA, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur F. and Mildred (States) Corbin, and the beloved wife of the late Philip J. Hassinger, Sr., who passed away in 1999. Ruth...
Norman L. Houck
May 10, 2018
Norman L. Houck Jr., 80, of Paradise, died of natural causes at home on Thursday, May 10, 2018. He was the husband of Carole M. (Sweigart) Hershey Houck for over 15 years.
Norm spent his career in the US Navy as Chief Warrant Officer, in aviation ordnance. Later, he retired from the maintenance department of Pequea Valley...
Ber M. Yang
May 9, 2018
Ber M. Yang, 53, of Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at the Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Laos, she was a daughter of Xia (lo) Moua and the late Xai Ge Moua. Ber was the beloved wife of See Yang, with whom she shared 35 years of marriage Prior to her illness, Ber worked as...
Harry P. Stoll, Iii
May 9, 2018
Harry P. Stoll, III, 80, Ephrata, died on May 9, 2018. He was the son of the late Anna & Harry P. Stoll, Jr. Harry was the loving husband of 62 years to Elizabeth L. (Dommel) Stoll. He retired from Baby's Dy Dee Company after 40 years of service. He enjoyed traveling to Myrtle Beach & to Florida. Harry...
Jose Alberto Rodriguez-Rivera
May 8, 2018
Jose Alberto Rodriguez-Rivera, 68, of Lancaster, husband of Nancy I. Cancel-Loboy, died May 8, 2018.
William D. Trowbridge
May 8, 2018
William Donald Trowbridge Jr., of Lancaster, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2018.
William was born to William Donald Trowbridge Sr. and Betty (Brown) Trowbridge in Reading, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Sinking Springs and graduated from Wilson High school. This is where his passion for playing and coaching athletics began. He was...
Marion (Larkin) Keyser
May 7, 2018
Marion (Larkin) Keyser passed away Monday, May 7, 2018, at the age of 88 years after a brief illness. Born in Delaware Co. PA, she was the wife of the late Jesse Keyser, and daughter of the late Marion and Wilfred Larkin. She is survived by her children Janice (Henry) Brown, Brian (Jane), Deborah (Keith) Graver, and David (Raquel)....
Leo J. “Jim” Nace, Jr.
May 7, 2018
Leo J. "Jim" Nace, Jr.,60, longtime resident of Columbia, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy surrounded by his loving family. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Leo J. Nace, Sr. and the late Louise (Lindenberger) Nace. He was the companion of Mary (Nau) Kendig....
Justin Paul Pugh
May 4, 2018
Justin Paul Pugh, 30, of Lancaster, passed away at his home Friday, May 4, 2018 after a long battle with addiction. Born in Lancaster on October 7, he was the son of Bindi and Todd Mumma, and Paul and Chrissy Pugh. Justin enjoyed hunting, fishing, music, bowling, and playing pool. In addition to his parents, Justin is survived by...
Nancy E. O’Conor
May 2, 2018
Nancy E. O'Conor, 56, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 2, 2018, after a two-year struggle with cancer. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Annabelle (Evans) Gingrich. Nancy was the loving wife of 26 years to Dr. G. Thomas O'Conor, Jr. Nancy started caring for horses and...
Nancy Adele Dull
May 1, 2018
Nancy Adele Dull, 82, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on May 1, 2018 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles "Newt" L. and Myrtle E. (Book) McLaughlin. She graduated from McCaskey High School. Nancy worked as a paratransit driver for Friendly Transportation. She also helped to deliver Lancaster...
