Oct 15, 2017

Clayton J. Bennett, 88, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017. He was the husband of Janet L. (Roach) Bennett, with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage this past May 21st. Born in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Clayton E. and Marie (Betz) Bennett. Clayton had worked for 33 years as...

Oct 15, 2017

Ronald L. Smith, 70, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Mount Union, PA, passed away on October 15, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Isabelle & Donald M. Smith, Sr.

He graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Shippensburg University and a Master's degree from Penn...

Oct 15, 2017

Michael Durand Watkins, 25, died Sunday, October 15th, 2017 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Michael is survived by his mother, Karen Watkins, of Lancaster, PA, his father, John Watkins, of Wilkes-Barre, PA; his grandparents, Michael and Patricia Healy of Williamsburg, VA; grandmother Mary Claire Watkins of Wilkes-Barre, PA; his sister and brother-in-law Katie and Joe Carlin of...

Oct 14, 2017

Dorothy Mills "Dotti" D'Orazio, 71, passed away at her Manheim Twp. home on Saturday, October 14, 2017. She was born in Rochester, MN to the late Dr. M. Duane and Reba (Randall) Mills.

Dotti and her husband, Dr. Dominick D'Orazio, celebrated 48 years of marriage on March 29th.

A graduate of Cedar Cliff High School,...

Oct 13, 2017

David D. Condida, 51, of New Holland, PA passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 13, 2017. He was the son of Paul W. Condida. Sr. and Shelby J. (Shuyler) Condida. David enjoyed working on cars and fixing things. He loved attending Nascar races at Daytona and Maple Grove. In addition to his parents, David is survived by his son,...

Oct 13, 2017

Joseph F. Boaman, 95, of Elizabethtown, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Violet (Huber) and Joseph Boaman. He was the loving husband to Janet (Zundell) Boaman. Joseph enjoyed wood working, and traveling. He especially enjoyed visiting Bermuda and Atlantic City. Joe was known as Mr. Fix It and...

Oct 12, 2017

Mary F. Klemmer, 97, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Frey Village Retirement Center in Middletown where she was a resident. Born in Millersville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Kathryne (Taylor) Filling. She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Klemmer, and her second husband, Robert Brodie. Mary...

Oct 12, 2017

Shirley A. (Nettke) Brady, 89, of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born in Lancaster to the late Emil A. and Edna M. (Meshey) Nettke, she was the loving wife of the late James B. Brady, who died in 1985. She graduated Manheim Twp. High School and lived most of her life in...

Oct 12, 2017

Martin Donald Lane Jr., 97, died peacefully on October 12, 2017 at the Willow Valley Retirement Communities.

Mr. Lane (known as "Don") was born in Wilmington, DE on June 1, 1920, to Caroline E. H. (Angerstein) Lane and Martin Donald Lane Sr. He and his younger brother David Seffers Lane grew up in Kingston, NY. Mr. Lane...

Oct 12, 2017

Cecelia F. Myers, 71, joined her Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 12, 2017. A lifelong resident of Lancaster, she was retired from Verizon. Cece was an avid reader and political activist who corresponded with many elected representatives, even receiving mail from the White House. She loved the beach, where she had a residence for many years and was happiest...

Oct 12, 2017

Nicholas S. Rose, 59, of Lancaster, PA, passed away surrounded by his family on October 12, 2017 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy, PA. Born on January 25, 1958 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Victor A. and Catherine (Celia) Rose. Nick, a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Lancaster, attended Lancaster Catholic...

Oct 11, 2017

Kelly L. King, 54, of Astoria, NY and formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 as a result of injuries suffered in a bicycling accident in New York City. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of William T. King, of Newmanstown, PA and the late Janis Lindley King who passed away in 2015. Kelly...

Oct 11, 2017

Dawn Lacey McCabe Howarth, 40, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 surrounded by family and friends at Lancaster General Hospital. She shared her life with her beloved husband, Jason A. Howarth. Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of Frank L. and Patricia Varner McCabe of Mount Joy. Dawn worked in sales for Murray-Securus,...

Oct 11, 2017

Jeanette (Hollow) Bowman, 86, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Born in Conestoga, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Agnes (Cumens) Hollow. Jeanette was the loving wife of the late Earl W. Bowman, Jr., who died in 2015. Jeanette was dedicated to her family and spent her years as a...

Oct 10, 2017

Pastor Morton W. Caffey Matthew 25:21 – His master replied, "Well done good and faithful servant. You have been faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share in your Master's happiness". These words were spoken as Pastor Morton W. Caffey ran into the arms of Jesus on October 10, 2017....

Oct 9, 2017

Charles E. "Gene" Cummings, Jr. 77, of Lancaster passed away on Monday October 9, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Mary Patricia "Pat" (Warren) Cummings with whom he shared 55 years of marriage this past September. Born in St. Albans, VT, he was the son of the late Charles E....

Oct 9, 2017

On Monday, October 9, 2017, Mr. Thoul S. Choen passed away after a long illness. He was 48 years old. He is survived by his parents, Mr. Khao Choen and Mrs. Kimleng Cheng along with his 4 siblings, Kimloeun, Kimhav, Dam and Kimlet Cheng. He also has 2 children, Johnny and Jazmyn Khao, and he has 13 nieces and...

Oct 8, 2017

Hilda P. "La China Cubana" Brucelaz, 66, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017. She was born in Havana, Cuba. Surviving are two sons , Antuan Brucelaz, Abraham Medina-Brucelaz husband of Yomaira and two daughters, Yoanka Medina-Brucelaz, fiancé of Eddie Martinez and Christina Brucelaz-Medina all of Lancaster. Also surviving are nine grandchildren: Joantted, Cameron, Kyree, Chantel, Andrew, Karisa,...

Oct 8, 2017

Fran Plaisted, 76, of Lancaster, passed away, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Ralph "Bud" and Anna M. (Heliland) Kline. She was the wife of the late William F. Plaisted, Sr. Fran enjoyed bowling and reading. She was a member of the Lancaster Campers and Hikers. She also...

Oct 8, 2017

Dr. Charles "Charlie" D. Bortle, 58, of Lititz, lost his 5 ½ year battle to renal cell carcinoma on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Charlie graduated from F & M College in 1982, and the University of Phoenix where he earned his Master's Degree in 2003 and EdD in 2007. He began his medical career as an EMT and orderly....