Jul 17, 2025

Ann M. (Slaymaker) Emerich, 53, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away on July 17, 2025, at her home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the Russell and Sharon (Nixdorf) Slaymaker.

Ann spent a lot of time with her family. She was apart of a family with Crown of Life Church. She enjoyed knitting and cross stitching....

Jul 17, 2025

Claire DiSebastian, 64, of Lancaster, PA died suddenly at her home on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was born in Lancaster, PA, the daughter of the late Paul J. Rowan, M.D. and Marian Frances (Simpson) Rowan.

Claire graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1979. She attended Marymount College and Katharine Gibbs Business School.

Claire...

Jul 17, 2025

Koula "Kyriakoula" Photis, 98, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025. Born in St. George Sikousis, Chios, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Apostolos and Lemonia (Patounas) Hahalis. She was married to Pete "Panteli" Photis for 63 years until his passing in 2011.

Soon after the end of WWII, Pete returned to his...

Jul 17, 2025

Allen Henry Eshleman, 89, of Lancaster, PA, died on Friday, July 17, 2025. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Miriam Miller Eshleman and Very R. Eshleman. He was the loving husband of Harriet Radcliffe Lewis Eshleman for 35 years.

Allen enjoyed skiing and whitewater canoeing, a sport he enjoyed and enthusiastically pursued...

Jul 16, 2025

Robyn Earl Johns (Rob), of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at the age of 77. Robyn was born on November 27, 1947 to Ernest R. Johns and Frances (Kaylor) Dutil in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He married his beloved wife, M. Christine (Chris) Johns in 1970 and together they raised two sons, Matthew L. Johns (wife Noel)...

Jul 16, 2025

David McComsey Sr, 92, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by family.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late David D and Elizabeth (Pritz) McComsey. David retired from Vietch Printing and was a member of the 8th Ward Club in Lancaster.

He was...

Jul 16, 2025

Dorothy "Dottie" Liounis-Matheson (Fox), born on August 14, 1930, in Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. She was 94 years old.

Dorothy's life was a vibrant tapestry of love, family, faith, and joy. From a young age, she embraced life with enthusiasm and grace. At just 18 years old, she married...

Jul 16, 2025

Dorothy H. Hartman, 100, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025. She was born in York on September 26, 1924, the daughter of the late William and Miriam (Welsh) Huntsman. She graduated from high school in Williamsport, PA, and earned her nursing degree from Temple University. In 1985, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Jul 16, 2025

Richard H. Suess, 88, of Leola, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 16, 2025. Born on the family homestead in Lititz, he was the son of the late August and Anna E. Suess.

From a young age, Richard worked alongside his family on the family's farm, developing a strong work ethic that would guide him...

Jul 16, 2025

Sandra Joyce Van Allen, 71, of Conestoga, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025. Born in Abington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Arlene Joyce (Patrick) Cramer.

Sandy graduated from Neshaminy High School and received a bachelor's degree from Lancaster Bible College. She worked as a bookkeeper for several plumbing companies before becoming...

Jul 15, 2025

Joan Iris Lockwood, a cherished matriarch and beloved member of the Lancaster community, peacefully departed this world on July 15, 2025, at the age of 98. Born on January 17, 1927, in Mt. Joy, she brought light and joy to those around her throughout her remarkable life.

Joan was a dedicated piano teacher, sharing her profound love...

Jul 15, 2025

William Robert Weiss, Sr. (Bill), 80, of Lancaster, PA passed away July 15, 2025. Born in New York, he was the son of the late Ludwig and Rita (Siems) Weiss.

Bill was married to Jeanne Weiss, and together they shared 57 years of loving marriage. He was a member of the Saint John Neumann Catholic Church. Bill...

Jul 14, 2025

On July 14th, 2025, Patricia "Pat" A. Ziemer, 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away from heart failure in her home after a long battle with multiple health complications. It happened quickly and she was with family at the time of her passing.

Pat was preceded in death by her son Brian A. Ziemer and her aunt Mildred...

Jul 14, 2025

Beverly E. Christensen, 90, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. She was the wife of the late Howard E. "Chris" Christensen, who passed away in 2002. Born in Kendall, NY, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Violet Staffen Nesbitt. During her life, she lived in New York, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Virginia, and Pennsylvania....

Jul 14, 2025

Robert W. Schenke, 80, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025.

Born in Far Rockaway, New York, he was the son of the late Reynold E. and Esther Schenke. Robert attended Pennsylvania Military College but later switched to the civilian side when PMC merged with Widener University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in...

Jul 14, 2025

Joseph J. "Joe" Tracy, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at The Glen at Willow Valley Communities.

Born in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Wojcik "George" and Anna (Gill) Tracz. He was the loving husband of Joan L. (Zahurak) Tracy.

Joe grew up in Johnstown, PA and...

Jul 14, 2025

Dolores "Dee", nee Friedhoff. Age 87 of Willow Street, PA passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, attended by family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Eugene, her parents George and Elizabeth as well as her brothers Walt and his wife Pat, Wayne and his wife Patty, Raymond, and Paul. She is survived by her brother...

Jul 14, 2025

Herculano Medina, age 94 of Lancaster, passed away at his home on July 14, 2025. Born on November 7, 1930 in Tixmeuc, Yucatan, Mexico. He was the son of the late Cristino and Encarnacion (Arceo) Medina.

Herculano was a dedicated handyman, known for his incredible work ethic and his ability to fix anything that came his way....

Jul 14, 2025

Mary A. Pfeiffer, 83, of Lancaster, formerly of Freedom, PA, passed away, Monday, July 14, 2025, at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Dusquesne, PA, Mary was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Coulter) Miller. She was the loving wife of the late William J. Pfeiffer who died in 2015.

Mary served as the...

Jul 13, 2025

Linus Hughes passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital. Linus suffered a respiratory emergency at home on July 4, 2025. Linus was admitted to the ICU at LGH but, despite all efforts by his care team he sustained a severe anoxic brain injury from which he could not recover. As was his wish, Linus gave the...