Mar 12, 2025

John "Steven" Drager, 79, of Manheim, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Neffsville Nursing & Rehab. Born in Lancaster to the late Herman M. and Edna J. (Batcheler) Drager, Steven was the cherished husband of Nancy (Lawrence) Drager. The couple shared 57 wonderful years of marriage.

A proud 1963 graduate of Hempfield High School,...

Mar 12, 2025

Dr. Paul DeWitt Lowery, aged 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 12, 2025. He was the son of Ira and Hazel (Clark) Lowery. Paul and his late wife Sara (Brubaker) served the Lord as missionaries in Guatemala, Central America, for 43 years and Paul for an additional 7 years after her death. His main...

Mar 11, 2025

Patricia Ann Molle passed away peacefully at Brethren Village Retirement Community surrounded by her family on March 11, 2025 at the age of 86. Pat was born on January 5, 1939 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. She lived in Levittown, PA for over 50 years and in Lititz, PA for 2 years.

Pat is survived by her children...

Mar 11, 2025

Joselito A. "Joe" A. Mendez passed away on December 9, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of George Mendez and Eva Rivera.

Susan J. Hewes-Mendez (Sue Enck) passed away on March 11, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Chester S. and Doris J. Enck.

Joe and I were inseparable…we...

Mar 11, 2025

Traci Weiler, 53, of Millersville, PA, passed away peacefully after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Lancaster, she was the beloved daughter of Paul and Vicki Sprout.

Traci dedicated many years of her life to her career at Turkey Hill Dairy. Beyond her career, she was the heart and soul of her family—a devoted wife, mother,...

Mar 10, 2025

Josephine A. Eshleman, 81, of Willow Street, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Jo shared 36 years of marriage with her husband John D. Eshleman.

Born West Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ira Clyde and Mary May (Keiffer) Spece. Jo graduated from Ephrata High School where she was a...

Mar 10, 2025

Paul Kennedy Benham, 86, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Manchester, MD, he was the son of the late Roy K. and Helen May (Strevig) Benham Wagner. Paul was the loving husband of Lois M. (Bensinger) Benham with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage.

Paul graduated from the...

Mar 10, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jordan E. "JT" Teal, age 35, of York, who bravely fought esophageal cancer and left us to be with his Heavenly Father on March 10, 2025. He was surrounded by his family and friends.

Born in Hanover, he was the cherished son of Jonathan Teal (Vickie)...

Mar 10, 2025

Marguerite Regina "Marg" (Mitchell) Muir, 76, passed away in Glendale, Arizona, on March 10, 2025. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 29, 1948, to the late John Samuel Mitchell Sr and Elizabeth Anna (Lang) Mitchell. She grew up in Parkville, Maryland, and she was a 1966 graduate of Parkville Senior High School. On June 2, 1967, she...

Mar 9, 2025

Pearl Y. "Yvonne" Harris, 80, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025. Born in Essex, England she immigrated to the United States in 1967.

She was a longtime hostess for a few restaurants in the Lancaster area, most notably at Reflections Restaurant for many years. Yvonne was the sweetest person who was loved by the customers...

Mar 9, 2025

Jere D. Stabley in his ninety-eighth year passed away peacefully on Sunday March 9, 2025, at Hospice of Lancaster County.

Jere was born in York, PA to the late Guy and Isabella (Benson) Stabley.

Jere served our country with honor and distinction, joining the U.S. Navy in August 1945 and serving until September 1948. He...

Mar 9, 2025

Barbara A. Ostrum, 91, of Millersville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Mount Hope Retirement Community.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Victoria (Keyser) Kirchner.

Barbara was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. She was a woman of unwavering faith, sacrificial love, and...

Mar 9, 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Angel Luis Suliveras, 70, on Sunday March 9, 2025, at his home. Angel was born in October 1954, in Guayama, Puerto Rico, to the late Blas and Agueda Ortiz Suliveras.

Angel grew up in Lancaster PA, which was a growing Puerto Rican community and Angel's parents' home was...

Mar 9, 2025

Clifford (Cliff) A. Herbster, 76, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 9th after a long battle with Parkinsons. His wife of 55 years, Joanne, was by his side.

Born in Upland, PA, Cliff graduated from Ridley High School. He became a dam(n) worker for the Philadelphia Electric Company/Exelon for 40 years. After retiring, he...

Mar 8, 2025

Shashanah Beatrice Payne, a beloved daughter, sister, educator, and friend, transitioned from this world unexpectedly on March 8, 2025, at the age of 40. She was born on December 30, 1984, in Bronx, NY, and spent her formative years in Manheim Township, where she cultivated an infectious laughter that could brighten the dullest of days and a radiant smile...

Mar 8, 2025

Alfredo Arias, 77, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 8, 2025. He was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to the late Moises and Yolanda Arias. Alfredo graduated from high school and went on to serve in the Ecuadorian Army, where he earned the title of Sergeant.

After moving to the United States,...

Mar 8, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thien-an Dao Nguyen "Anky", a cherished husband, devoted father, loyal friend, and steadfast member of our community. He was born on November 23, 1981, in Englewood, New Jersey, and he departed this life peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 43, surrounded by his loving family....

Mar 7, 2025

James A. Keener Sr., 80, longtime resident of Strasburg, PA passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at LGH. Born in Manheim, PA he was the son of the late Abram and Claribel (McEvoy) Keener.

He was an aviation enthusiast and turned what was a hobby into a career in the aviation industry. James worked as an airline...

Mar 7, 2025

George Daniel "Dan" Doughton, 86, of Lititz, passed away on March 7, 2025. Born in Alexandria, VA, he was the son of the late Frank P. Doughton, Sr. and Mary (Bradshaw) Doughton. He was married to his beloved wife Joan (Gigl) Doughton for 63 years.

Dan attended Mount Vernon High School. He enlisted in the US Navy...

Mar 7, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald F. Keim, who departed from this world on March 7, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on July 27, 1940, in Lancaster, he was the eldest son of the late Leo F. and Lorraine Keim.

Donald will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary...