Jan 17, 2025

On February 6th, 1955, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, a beautiful baby girl was born to late Monserate Collazo and Rafaela Maldenado Rivera. She was named Rosa Julia Collazo, She was the second of twelve children. Rosa affectionately called "Juli" by her family and friends, She accepted Christ.

Juli graduated from Ponce High School in Ponce, Puerto Rico....

Jan 17, 2025

Harry L. Stigelman, 86, of Millersville, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on January 17, 2025. He was the husband of Carol Brenner Stigelman, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage this past May 21st. Born in Millersville, he was the son of the late Harry H. and Lillie Breneman Stigelman.

Harry graduated...

Jan 16, 2025

Cynthia "Cyd or Cindy" L. Ford was born on May 14, 1948. She went to be with Christ while at LGH, surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Cindy was preceded in death by her parents John and Leonida Wise; brother, Calvin Wise; sister, Carmen Wise-Hurst, and husband Timothy Ford.

She is survived by...

Jan 16, 2025

Audrey I. Balmer, 87, of Lititz, was welcomed into her forever home by her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Legend of Lititz. Born in East Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late James and Irene Clair Sensenig. She was the loving wife of Charles M. Balmer Jr. who died in 2020. Audrey was a...

Jan 16, 2025

Mary E. Donley, born January 22, 1935, in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Alphia Helen (Garrett) Donley. A faithful servant of her Lord Jesus Christ, Mary departed this Earth for her heavenly home on January 16, 2025, peacefully in her sleep.

Mary was a graduate of Columbia High School, Class of...

Jan 16, 2025

Ismael Delgado, 84, of Lancaster, a vibrant soul with a heart full of music and a love for family, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Guadalupe (Alicea) and Juan Pedro Delgado. Ismael was the beloved husband to the late Ramona Delgado.

A natural...

Jan 16, 2025

Dorothy (Dottie) W. Denlinger, age 80, passed away on January 16, 2025, at Fairmount Homes. Born on the family farm in Manheim on March 10, 1944, Dottie was the daughter of the late Lester U. and Catherine (Ober) Weidman. She was the loving wife of David L. Denlinger for over 45 years until his passing in 2021.

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Jan 16, 2025

Members of the Ziogas and Jones families are heartbroken at the passing of their beloved matriarch Helen (Eleni) Ziogas. She passed away on January 16th surrounded by her family in Elizabethtown, Pa.

Helen (Eleni) was the daughter of the late George and Antonia (Britsakis) Papadakis and was born in Chania, Crete, Greece on February 14, 1935. Eleni...

Jan 16, 2025

Donald Temple Rhoads, Jr. "also known as the Piano Man," was born on September 12, 1950, in Lancaster, PA. He was the son of the late Marie Francis Rhoads and Donald Temple Rhoads. His early years were spent in Columbia, PA.

Don graduated with honors from Columbia High School in 1968 and was awarded the trophy for...

Jan 16, 2025

Lorna M. Herb, 83, of Lancaster passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at her home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Webster D. and Rosanna (Fletter) Hershey, and the sister of the late Ruth Ann Hershey. She was the longtime companion of Ralph Mathiot, III for 49 years.

In her youth, Lorna studied...

Jan 15, 2025

Alexander "Alex" James Schnader, 55, passed away on January 15, 2025 at UPMC Lititz with family by his side. Born in Cheraw, SC, he was the son of John Richard Schnader and Margaret Corlett Schnader.

Alex enjoyed riding his motorcycle and going to NASCAR races. His favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt.

Surviving in addition to...

Jan 15, 2025

Patricia Anne (Miller) Swartwood, 71, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Amos R. and Jeannette (Dietrich) Miller.

A graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School, Patricia earned a Bachelor's Degree from Ursinus College and a Master's Degree in Public...

Jan 14, 2025

Alice Mae Esterbrook, 88, of Akron, PA, passed away on January 14, 2025 after a long-suffering battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Butler Township, PA to the late Alfred and Ethel Williams. Alice is survived by her husband of nearly 73 years, Charles Eugene Esterbrook and her three children Debra L. Franks-Boettcher, Karl A. Esterbrook and Mark...

Jan 14, 2025

Carl R. Heckert. Sr., 90, of York, passed away peacefully at Providence Place on January 14, 2025. Born in York, he was the son of the late Russel and Leona (Lightner) Heckert.

Carl worked as a supervisor for Caterpillar in York until his retirement in 1996. He also served honorably in the US Army, serving in the...

Jan 14, 2025

Lancaster native Thomas C. "Tom" McCarty, 60, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Jennifer Kirchner McCarty, with whom he shared 31 years of marriage. Tom was the son of the late Thomas E. and Esther I. "Stacy" Storms McCarty.

Tom was a man of deep faith and a lifelong, active...

Jan 14, 2025

Eva LaRayne Daubert Longsderff was born May 16, 1934, to the late George E. and Minnie Wagner Daubert in Suedberg, Pine Grove Twp, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania. She was the youngest of seven children which included three brothers and three sisters. She was the last surviving member of her siblings.

Eva is survived by her son, David R. Longsderff,...

Jan 12, 2025

Jere H. Denlinger entered Heaven, into the arms of Jesus, as His good and faithful servant on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the age of 92. He then wrapped his loving arms around his beloved wife, Esta who entered Heaven 2 ½ years prior.

Jere was a wonderful, kind, thoughtful, loving husband and father to his wife...

Jan 12, 2025

Betty A. Sheetz, 97, of Lancaster, died peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Florence Persing Yeager. Betty was the loving wife of the late Albert P. Sheetz. She was a long-time resident of Long Community. Prior to moving there, Betty...

Jan 12, 2025

On Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Ephrata Manor, Hernando Sanchez went home to be with the Lord at the age of 88.

Born on October 18, 1936, to Otilia Sanchez, Hernando was born in Palmira, Colombia and lived there until he left to pursue the American Dream. During his years in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, he worked at Conestoga...

Jan 12, 2025

Randolph Scott Haddad, 71, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on January 12, 2025. Born on August 6, 1953, to the late Eli and Shirley (Keller) Haddad. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Tom and John Haddad, and Michael Burkhart.

Randy was well known throughout the community and loved by many....