Nov 23, 2017

John McCandless of Lancaster, passed to eternal life on November 23, 2017.

John was born on October 29, 1932 to Beatrice Young McCandless and John McCandless in Wilmington, Delaware. John graduated from the University of Delaware in 1958 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. John was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran and served as an electrician aboard...

Nov 23, 2017

James S. Wardrop, Sr, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on November 23, 2017 at ManorCare of Lancaster. Born in Selinsgrove, PA, he was the son of the late Agnes & Clayton Wardrop, Sr. James was the husband of 62 years to Virginia "Ginny" Wardrop. A veteran, he served in the US Navy. James retired from RCA. He was a...

Nov 22, 2017

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.~ Psalm 34:18 Kelly Z. Claar, Jr., 25, of Lititz, entered into the more immediate presence of the Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, and now rests in eternal peace. A former United States Marine who served with pride and distinction, Kelly was a 2010...

Nov 22, 2017

Gloria A. Rohrer, 91, passed away November 22, 2017, at Landis Homes in Lititz. Born in Silver Spring, she was the daughter of the late Aaron B. and Anna L. (Fisher) Shirey, and the beloved wife of the late Harry B. Rohrer, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2011. Gloria...

Nov 22, 2017

Lois M. Heinzman, 85 of West Lampeter Twp. passed away at ManorCare, Lancaster on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. She was born in Philadelphia, to the late Clarence and Elizabeth Moore Hoff.

Lois was the wife of the late Albert D. Heinzman who died in 2002. She was a homemaker. Lois enjoyed bowling, playing Bingo and drawing.

Nov 21, 2017

Reina Alice Lamb, 87, of Lancaster PA, left us in her own fighting style after 6 years of care at Brethren Village Nursing Home. She is survived by her daughter Linda Marcks and granddaughter Catherine—as well as her beloved extended Lamb family and her cherished friend, Hermann Heise, whom she considered a son. Reina was born in Bogota, Columbia...

Nov 21, 2017

Barbara E. Ramella, 90, of Willow Valley, died November 21, 2017.

Nov 21, 2017

Rose E. Lehman, 68, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Mary Flick Lehman. Rose had worked for the Lancaster Press Company for many years. She was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed...

Nov 20, 2017

Nancy L. Fahnestock Pfautz, 88, of Lititz, passed away November 20, 2017. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Wayne G. and Bernice(Brenneman) Fahnestock. Nancy was married to the late Paul Pfautz. She spent most of her life as a homemaker, but Nancy was also a home economist, having showcased how to cook on gas stoves....

Nov 20, 2017

Jeanne E. Eichelberger, 73, formerly of Manor Township, passed away passed peacefully on November 20th with her husband by her side. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. & Elizabeth I. (Deiter) Lefever. Jeanne was married to William R. Eichelberger, "Ikey", with whom she celebrated 54 years of marriage on February 2 of this...

Nov 20, 2017

June L. Price, 83, of East Petersburg, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017. She was the wife of Robert H. Price, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage this past June 4th. Born in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo Dow and Ruth P. Henninger Weaver. June had worked for Lancaster Newspapers as a...

Nov 20, 2017

Charlotte M. Arbogast, 92, of Luther Acres, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, PA, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017. Born in West Pittston, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Frederick A. Muschlitz and Elizabeth J. (Boyer) Muschlitz. She was married to the late Dr. Karl F. Arbogast, Jr., who passed away in January 2015. Charlotte was a devoted...

Nov 19, 2017

Dean E. Koppenhaver, 91, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 19 at Luther Acres Manor Care. Born in Pillow, PA, he was the son of the late Edward and Katherine (Troutman) Koppenhaver. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Arlene. Dean graduated from Elizabethtown High School, class of 1943. He was a Veteran of...

Nov 19, 2017

Robert E. Lee "Bob" Flora, 80, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Percy and Jennifer "Margaret" (Macall) Flora. Bob was the husband to the late, Lena (Simet) Flora who passed away in 2013. He was a truck driver for J.C. Snavely for many years and was...

Nov 19, 2017

G. Richard "Rick" Koelsch, 60, went to be with the Lord after a brief illness on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center, with family by his side. He was the loving husband of Deborah (Mohr) Koelsch to whom he was married for 35 years.

Rick was the son of Peggy (Houck) Koelsch and the...

Nov 18, 2017

Susan J. Pleger Boyer, 53, of Ephrata, left for heaven on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of Jean (Broich) Pleger of Ephrata, and the late Robert L. Pleger, who passed in 2016.

Sue was a 1983 graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School. Raised in the Catholic faith, she was always...

Nov 18, 2017

John M. Hintz, Sr., 69, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at his residence. He was the husband of Christine M. Skilling Hintz, with whom he shared 34 years of marriage this past June. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son the late Arthur and Edna Schwarz Hintz. He was a member of St. James...

Nov 18, 2017

Werner "Ort" Ortmann, 91, formerly of Millersville, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. He was the husband of Mary Clayre Boland Ortmann, with who celebrated 67 years of marriage this past October 14th. Born in Buer, Germany, Werner was the son of the late Ferdinand and Julianna Gerritzen Ortmann.

Werner was...

Nov 17, 2017

Beth Ann Leensvaart, nee Brink, age 69, the beloved wife of Charles Dale Leensvaart went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Landis Homes Retirement Community. She was the loving mother of 3 children, Amy (Benjamin) Scott, Stephen (Laurie) Leensvaart and Paul (Steffanie) Leensvaart, and cherished grandmother of 6 – Conner, Landon and...

Nov 17, 2017

Grant E. Moraga, 21, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 surrounded by his loving family and friends at Lancaster General Hospital after a courageous battle against Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). Born on October 22, 1996 he was much loved and wanted. Grant was the son of Dr. Richard A. Moraga and Alice A. (Modzelewski) Moraga. He brought them much...