Jan 12, 2025

Donald Walter Witmer, 72, of Washington Boro, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at home alongside his loving family. He was the devoted and loving husband of Joan (Hostetter) Witmer for 53 years.

Born in Washington Boro, Donald was the son of the late Walter Witmer and Helen (Kauffman) Biechler.

Donald was a passionate,...

Jan 12, 2025

Yim Buthdy, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on January 12, 2025, at the age of 74. Born in Cambodia, she was the daughter of the late Keo and Wan Noidang and the devoted wife of 55 years to Kham Buthdy.

Yim dedicated over 30 years of her life as an assembly line worker at...

Jan 12, 2025

It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Diane L. Hawthorne, 69, at her home peacefully on January 12, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends, after battling her recurring cancer.

Diane grew up in Lancaster County and established her own business with beautifully stenciled and pierced lampshades which she displayed at craft shows and...

Jan 10, 2025

Elaine D. Scott, 79, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. Born in East Orange, New Jersey, Elaine was the cherished daughter of the late Mary Veronica (Polonsky) Duffy and Albert Harold Duffy. She was the devoted wife of the late S. David Scott, Jr., MD, PhD, and together they built a life filled with love,...

Jan 10, 2025

Mary Jane Everhart, 71, of New Providence, PA, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.

Mary Jane was a talented photographer, a passionate nature enthusiast, and a dedicated equestrian. She cherished her roles as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Deeply proud of her Native American heritage, she was...

Jan 10, 2025

Francisco Torres Laboy, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Francisco was devoted to his faith and his church. He was a longtime member of Iglesia Puerte De Refugio in Lancaster. He loved his family and God more than anything.

Francisco was survived by his children, Mary Gerhart...

Jan 10, 2025

Nancy A. Gross, 90, of Leola, passed away January 10, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Strasburg, she was the daughter of the late C. Irvin Strubel and Mary Jane (Mowery) Strubel. She shared over 59 years of marriage with her loving late husband Charles R. (Skip) Gross, who passed away in 2013....

Jan 10, 2025

Raymond M. "Marty" Valle died on January 10, 2025. He refused to say he battled cancer and it won. He said cancer would die with him, and it did.

He was born on Veteran's Day 75 years ago in Lancaster, PA. He was the son of the late Raymond M. Sr. and Pearl Valle of Mount Joy....

Jan 10, 2025

Eugene W. Malcolm, Jr., 81, passed away at his Strasburg Township home on Friday, January 10, 2025. Married to his Lampeter-Strasburg High School Class of 1961 sweetheart, Nancy V. (Landis) Malcolm, Gene and Nancy would have celebrated 64 years of marriage in March.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Eugene W. Malcolm, Sr.,...

Jan 9, 2025

Sandra Lynne Hamilton / Frey, born on March 3, 1942, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at the age of 82. Sandra was the beloved daughter of the late Henry F. Hamilton and Gladys M. Hamilton, and sister to her cherished brother, John R. Hamilton.

Sandra is survived by her three devoted sons, P. Richard Hamilton,...

Jan 9, 2025

Donald Duncan Brennan, of Lancaster, PA died peacefully at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Born on December 21, 1936 in Welland, Ontario. He was the son of the late Lloyd and Helen Brennan. He was the loving husband of Jacqueline "Jackie" (Magnan) Brennan whom he married in 1963.

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Jan 9, 2025

Maria del Pilar (Chauvet del Castillo) Kolgen passed away on January 9, 2025, at home in Lititz, PA. She was born in Ecuador on September 11, 1932, to Marcelo Chauvet and Celia Maria del Castillo de Chauvet and lived at the oceanside. Later, she was a student at Colegio de La Inmaculada, a private Catholic high school in Quito,...

Jan 9, 2025

Leota Williamson Miller, 93, formerly of 331 E. Second Ave, Lititz, passed away January 9, 2025. Born in Nanticoke, PA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Pearl Thompson Williamson, and the wife of the late Daniel Wagaman Miller, who died January 2007.

Leota graduated from Nanticoke High School and attended Bloomsburg State Teacher's College....

Jan 9, 2025

Clair M. Hershey, 93, of Landis Homes, Lititz, went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2025. He was married to Kathryn (Kitty) Esbenshade Hershey for 66 years. He was born in Salisbury Township, Pa to the late Maurice S. and Mary K. Martin Hershey. He was a member of Strasburg Mennonite Church where he served in...

Jan 8, 2025

Barbara Erb Holran passed peacefully on Wednesday January 8, 2025 with family by her side. Born in Lancaster County, PA on March 18, 1934, she was the only child of Ann (Singer) and John P. Erb. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Bruce G. Holran.

Barbara grew up in the Lititz area surrounded by...

Jan 8, 2025

Manuel Reyes, 20, was born on August 30, 2004, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He was known for his bright, friendly spirit and his unwavering positivity.

Manuel attended McCaskey High School and faced an unexpected challenge at the age of 14 when he suffered a stroke, confining him to bed for nearly six years. Despite this, he...

Jan 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brianna Lauren Stoneburner, born on September 22, 1999, in Lancaster, PA to Lori King and Brian Stoneburner. Brianna's journey on this earth came to an unexpected end on January 8, 2025. Though her time with us was far too short, Brianna managed to touch the lives of everyone...

Jan 8, 2025

Mary Christine Pleger, known to many as Tina, passed away January 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends; she was 62. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Patricia Oppel. She shared over 38 years of marriage, memories and love with her loving husband William "Bill" Pleger.

Many...

Jan 7, 2025

James Walter Hoffman, 81, of Ephrata, passed away surrounded by family on January 7, 2025. Born in Gary, IN, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (McGilligot) Hoffman. He shared over 58 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Jean L. "Beaner" (Wert) Hoffman.

James, also affectionately known as "Jimbo", worked in the trucking...

Jan 7, 2025

W. John White IV, 62, of Milton, DE, formerly of Willow Street, PA, suddenly passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at his Lancaster home.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late William John and Marianne (Day) White III. He was the loving husband of Jody M. (Sease) White for over thirty-six years....