Mar 22, 2025

Russell Dale Morley, 85, of Willow Street, passed away on March 22, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh to the late C. Dale Morley and Tommie (Olive) Thompson Morley, Russ graduated from Brookville High School in 1958 and earned a degree in Speech Pathology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and his Masters/Supervisory degrees in the Speech Pathology/Audiology Department at Pennsylvania State...

Mar 22, 2025

William (Bill) Bowie, 91, of Lititz, PA. passed away peacefully at home into the presence of Jesus on March 22, 2025, surrounded by family. A cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Bill will be missed by those who knew him.

Bill was born on Staten Island, NY on April 18, 1933, to parents William Bowie and...

Mar 22, 2025

Shobhaben "Shobha" Patel, 73, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Zarola, India, Shobha was the beloved daughter of the late Ravjibhai and Shantaben Patel. She was the devoted wife of Jagdishchandra Patel, with whom she shared a life filled with love and cherished memories....

Mar 22, 2025

Jamie F. Rowley, best known for his resonant voice as "Jim Rowley" on Lancaster's WLAN-AM radio in the 1960s and 70s, died on Saturday, March 22. He was 97.

Jamie was born February 19, 1928, in Peoria, IL to Kathleen "Kay" Rowley Hunter (née O'Golliday) and Jamie P. Rowley. He spent his early years moving around the...

Mar 22, 2025

Susan Groff, 68, of Lancaster, PA, passed away after a courageous battle with lymphoma. A gentle soul, she is now in the arms of Jesus, leaving behind a legacy of love.

Susan is survived by her brothers, Harold Groff (Anne) and Barry Groff (Melissa). She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Anna Groff, and...

Mar 21, 2025

Anna Beddia Calcara, 82, of Lancaster, PA went Home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2025. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Anna was born in Cattolica Eraclea, Sicily Italy to Leonard and Antonina (Tortorici) Beddia.

Anna came to the United States in 1959 and started working as a seamstress. Later in life...

Mar 21, 2025

Elvin Eugene (Gene) Eckman, Jr., 69, of Ephrata, passed away following a brief illness on March 21, 2025, at the Wellspan York Hospital surrounded by his family.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Elvin Eugene and Thelma L (Richardson) Eckman. He was the husband of Claudia M (Snavely) who died in 2019.

Mar 21, 2025

Ronald E. Shetrompf, age 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 10, 1939, the only son of Earl E. and Miriam E. (Wagner) Shetrompf. He built a family and shared a life with his beloved Barbara A. (Hackart) Shetrompf, for over 61 years...

Mar 20, 2025

The family of George F. Felber sadly announces his passing on March 20, 2025, at the age of 83, following a brief illness. Born in Hazleton, PA, he was the beloved son of the late George F. Felber Sr. and Arzella R. (Michael) Lutz.

George will be fondly remembered for his passion for building and collecting model...

Mar 20, 2025

Karl W Boog died on March 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving daughters, just 4 days after his 90th birthday. Born March 20, 1935, in Alznau, Germany, to Johann & Frieda Boog, Karl lived a life of services to others.

He immigrated to the United States at the age of 15 to work in his Uncle's dry...

Mar 20, 2025

Barry L. Miller, Sr., 73, of Ephrata, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 20, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer for over a decade. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the beloved son of the late Elsie L. (Schaeffer) and Harry D. Miller, Sr.

He spent over two decades with the love of...

Mar 20, 2025

Dale E. Todd, 67, passed away at his Manheim Township home on March 20, 2025. Born in Lancaster, Dale was the son of the late Jere L. and Geraldine A. (Ebersole) Todd.

He graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School, Class of 1975, and worked as a machine operator for Intell Printing for 30 years. He was known...

Mar 20, 2025

Eugene Walter Martin, 93, of Lititz, passed away at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital on Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was the son of the late Walter Eugene Martin and Emma Fern (Robinson) Martin. He was also the devoted husband to Nancy (Patterson) Martin for 73 beautiful years.

After graduating from high school, Eugene proudly served his country in...

Mar 19, 2025

Paul A. Frazee, 84, of Willow Street, passed away March 19, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born on June 28, 1940, in Neptune, NJ, he was the son of the late Raymond C. and Dora R. (Megill) Frazee. He was the loving husband to Chonita Lee Frazee for over 51 years until her passing in 2015.

Many...

Mar 19, 2025

Bethsaida "Aida" Ramirez, 71, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025. Born in Patillas, PR, she was the daughter of the late Pastor Diaz and Gabriella DeJesus Diaz. She was married over 46 years to her beloved husband, Antonio Ramirez, with whom she would've shared 50 years together this December.

Aida was a true homemaker....

Mar 19, 2025

Larry G. Tahner, 73, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Francis and Anne (Sokalsky) Tahner. Larry grew up and completed high school in Medford Lakes, NJ. He graduated from Gettysburg College in 1973. He was a member of the ATO fraternity where...

Mar 19, 2025

Robert H. Bates, Sr., 77, passed away at his Lancaster home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, following a 4½ year battle with ocular melanoma. Sharing 37 years together, he enjoyed 21 years of marriage with his wife Michele D. (Miller) Bates.

Bob was born in Lancaster, the son of the late Garth V. and Dorothy E. (Smith)...

Mar 19, 2025

John David Salamo, 73, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jorge and Fannie (Karr) Salamo. He was the loving husband to Carol Ann (Keebler) Salamo for 45 years.

John graduated from Augsburg American High School in 1970 in Augsburg, Germany. He enlisted in the...

Mar 19, 2025

Walter G. Ehlers, 91, of Willow Street, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Willow Valley.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late Hans and Erna (Dammeyer) Ehlers. He was the loving husband of the late Bessie H. Ehlers and they were married for 70 wonderful years. Bess was the...

Mar 18, 2025

Isaac Miller, 79, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Norman G. and Helen (McDonnell) Miller. He was the husband of the late Charlotte A. Miller. He was preceded in death by a sister, Joanne, and a brother Norman.

Isaac...