George Thomas Castanzo
Jan 18, 2025
George Thomas Castanzo, 60, passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on January 18, 2025.
Born on April 7, 1964, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late George J. Castanzo, DDS, and Marjorie (Brock) Castanzo.
George graduated from South Catholic High School and the University of Scranton where he earned his MBA...
William Thomas Belden Jr. (Bill)
Jan 18, 2025
In a strange twist of cosmic fate, the Wordle on Sunday morning was ROWER. Hours earlier, one of the most decorated rowers in the history of Boathouse Row and the United States passed peacefully with family in Lititz, PA.
William Thomas Belden Jr. (Bill) was a two-time World Champion rower in the lightweight single sculls, winning gold...
Charlotte (Heck) Sears
Jan 18, 2025
Charlotte (Heck) Sears passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025 at Luther Acres. She was known by many as a local antique dealer with shops formerly in Lititz.
Charlotte was born on May 31, 1928 in Bethlehem, PA to John and Charlotte Collins. She grew up in Bethlehem, graduated from Chestnut Hill College, and married Guy Heck...
Todd G. Lechner
Jan 17, 2025
Todd G. Lechner, 52, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully at his home, on Friday January 17, 2025. Born on Long Island, NY, he was the son of Joseph R. Lechner and Normal H. (Mantynen) Lechner. Todd loved the outdoors, riding motorcycle, working on cars/motorcycles, and always had a project in the works. He was an avid collector of...
Andrew A. "Al" Black
Jan 17, 2025
Andrew A. "Al" Black, 88, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, after fighting Alzheimer's for over 10 years. He was the beloved partner of Marie Starr for over 30 years. He was born in Northfield, NJ and was the son of Andrew and Alice Black. He grew up in Gloucester, NJ. He was a graduate of Gloucester High...
Jeffrey Lee Stauffer
Jan 17, 2025
Jeffrey Lee "Jeff" Stauffer, 65, of Lititz, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior, Friday, Jan. 17. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Jay Thomas and Betsy Jo Haines Stauffer. He was a 1977 graduate of Warwick High School, where he met his sweetheart and true love, Vickie Zercher Stauffer. They were married for...
Rosa Julia Collazo
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....
Harry L. Stigelman
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...
Cynthia L. Ford
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...
Audrey I. Balmer
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...
Mary E. Donley
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...
Ismael Delgado
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...
Dorothy W. Denlinger
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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Helen "Eleni" Ziogas
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...
Donald Temple Rhoads, Jr.
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...
Lorna M. Herb
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...
Alexander James Schnader
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...
Patricia Anne (Miller) Swartwood
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...
Alice Mae Esterbrook
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...
Carl R. Heckert, Sr.
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...
