Apr 12, 2025

The family of Michael E. Horning regretfully announce his passing on April 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old. Born March 25, 1954, in Emporium, PA, he was the son of the late Ernest and Irene Horning. He shared nearly 53 years of marriage and memories with his high school sweetheart, Karen (Werst) Horning....

Apr 12, 2025

Lewis J. Oswald, 76, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born in Hazelton, PA, he was the son of the late James Oswald Sr. and Ann (Stash) Oswald.

Lew served his country as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War from...

Apr 11, 2025

James R. Spahr, 75, of Strasburg, son of Bob and Naomi Spahr of Lititz, passed away on April 11, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, Jim, or Harv to his family and friends, attended West Chester University from 1968-1972, where he met his wife of more than fifty years, Judy Westley. After college, they farmed his family's...

Apr 11, 2025

Virginia M. "Ginny" Rittenhouse, Wardrop, 95, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025.

She was the wife of the late James S. Wardrop, Sr., who passed away in 2017. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter Henry Rittenhouse and Estella Heaps Rittenhouse.

Ginny was a graduate of JP McCaskey High School and had...

Apr 11, 2025

Donald W. Tout, age 83, of Willow Street, passed away on April 11, 2025. Born in York, Don was the son of the late John and Ivy (Barbour) Tout. On August 18, 1973, he married the love of his life, Donna (Hamill) Tout and together they created a lifetime of cherished memories for over 51 years.

A...

Apr 10, 2025

Kenneth Lee Martin, 84, of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at UPMC Lititz. Born in, Lancaster he was the son of the late Leroy and Esther Martin. Kenneth worked as a missionary for many years prior to going into encyclopedia sales and briefly served as a counselor at abundant living. He was a member of the...

Apr 10, 2025

Ivonne Rojas Vazquez, 74, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Claudio Rojas and Carmen Maria Vazquez.

Ivonne was deeply devoted to her family, taking great pride in providing for them, as well as spending time with them. She was dedicated, hard-working, and passionate. She loved her...

Apr 8, 2025

Charles William "Bill" Bair, age 90, of Lititz passed away on April 8, 2025. Born in Churchtown, Bill was the son of the late George and Grace (Simpson) Bair and the beloved and devoted husband of Darlene (Essex) Bair. They celebrated 65 years of marriage in January.

Bill was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving...

Apr 7, 2025

Ronald Sheldon Wilson, 73, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully at home. Born in Tyrone, PA, he was the beloved son of the late Veda Mae (Vaughn) Wilson and Henry Sheldon Wilson.

Ron lived a life rich with connection, laughter, and love. He was the devoted long-time companion of Amy Weisman, and a proud father to Ron...

Apr 7, 2025

L. Fred (Lloyd Frederick) Husson, 98, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. He was the husband of the late Mary E. Duing Husson, who passed away in 2022. Born in Rohrerstown, he was the son of the late Lloyd S. and Sarah E. Achey Husson.

Fred enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in April,...

Apr 7, 2025

Joan Marie (Gigl) Doughton, 87, of Lititz, passed away on April 7, 2025. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late John L. Gigl, and Helen (Gray) Gigl. She was married to her beloved husband George Daniel "Dan" Doughton for 63 years.

Joan graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School where she was a majorette...

Apr 7, 2025

Laurelyn J. Schrom, 65, of Lititz, entered into Heaven's gates on Monday, April 7th, 2025. She was a God-fearing warrior in every way and fought a hard battle with cancer since her diagnosis in 2021.

Born on Fire Island, New York on August 11th, 1959, to the late Paul and Rosemarie Johnson. She was raised in a...

Apr 6, 2025

Carolyn Louise (Wertman, Bailey) Herman died in Lancaster on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 81 years following a brief illness. She was the daughter of Mary "Frances" (Nelson) Wertman and T.A. Wertman and was proceeded in death by her siblings William Wertman and Marian (Wertman) Mason.

Born in Mercer, Pennsylvania she grew up as a resident of...

Apr 6, 2025

Vongsay S. Phorasavong, 61, of Stevens passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Savannakhet, Laos he was the son of the late Seuy and Kaysone Phorasavong. He was the husband of Thongphoun Phorasavong.

He graduated from Luther College with a bachelor's degree in computer science. Vongsay worked as a programmer for Dormakaba...

Apr 6, 2025

Richard W. "Dick" Reese, a husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, caregiver, and mentor, lost his heroic battle to Parkinson's at the age of 78 on April 6, 2025, in Lititz, PA. His fighting spirit, sense of humor and zest for life were outmatched only by his dedication to his family.

Richard was born on April 22, 1946,...

Apr 6, 2025

Patricia "Patty" M. Noll, 53, of Ephrata, passed away on April 6, 2025.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Claudia Bauer Mumma and Alan H. Noll.

Patty enjoyed riding motorcycle, gambling, and visiting the Poconos. In addition to her father, she is survived by her children, Shauna Jones and Skyler Krimes; her siblings,...

Apr 5, 2025

Kearelis Marie Ubiles, affectionately known as Lely, went home to Jesus April 5, 2025, at 22 years of age.

She was born in Lancaster, PA on June 9, 2002, to Yesenia Vasquez and Benjamin Ubiles.

Lely loved going to church and learning about Jesus. In 2018, at age 15, she decided to follow Jesus and...

Apr 5, 2025

Bruce Hannum Houghtaling, educator and private school administrator, died on Saturday, April 5 at his home in Lancaster, PA with his wife and son by his side. Bruce, age 73, was born April 24, 1951 in Newburgh, NY to Earle H. Houghtaling, Jr. Esq. and Fay Ann Deyo Houghtaling Williamson and was the first of five children. He was...

Apr 5, 2025

Charles H. Williams, Jr., hailed from Pikesville, Maryland, where his father practiced medicine. Charlie left school and joined the Marine Corps, serving in the "Death Dealers," Marine All-Weather Fighter Squadron 114 in Viet Nam. While in the Marines, Charlie received a Purple Heart and was awarded a Bronze Star and Silver Star. After his service, he got his GED...

Apr 5, 2025

Judith A. Baidy, age 82, of Lancaster, passed away on April 5, 2025. Born in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Eunice (Sterner) Letteer and the devoted wife of 57 years to the late Joseph G. Baidy.

Judy was the first female in her family to earn a college degree, achieving a...