Robert R. Yeager, Sr.
May 15, 2026
Robert R. Yeager, Sr., 79, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Edna (Adams) Yeager. Bob was a proud graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, Class of 1964, and honorably served his country as a sergeant in the United States Air Force...
Donald Edward Shuman
May 14, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald "Don" E. Shuman announces his passing on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the age of 74.
Born on March 8, 1952, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Don was the son of the late Amos and Blanche Shuman. He was born and raised in Lancaster County and later spent many years residing in Fort...
Charlotte Lefever Keperling
May 14, 2026
Charlotte Lefever Keperling, 97, Lititz, PA, formerly of Bausman, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Born in Strasburg Township, she was the daughter of the late Roy Rohrer Lefever and Mary Naomi Gochenaur Lefever and the wife of the late R. Nelson Keperling, with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage.
She attended Quarryville High School and later graduated from...
Barbara A. Miller
May 13, 2026
Barbara A. Miller, 86, of Lititz, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 13, 2026, at Moravian Manor in Lititz. She was the cherished wife of Larry H. Miller, to whom she would have been married for 64 years on June 30, 2026. They shared a strong commitment to each other, their relationship, and their family. They enjoyed a special bond, traveled...
Kenneth Lee "Ken" Gibble
May 13, 2026
After a long and faithful journey, Kenneth Gibble, 84, of Lititz surrendered into the Love that is God on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ralph and Anna Ober Gibble. Ken and his wife Sue Wooley were wed on July 14, 2001. He obtained his Master of Divinity from...
Andres Morales
May 13, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Andres Morales, a cherished son, brother, and uncle, who departed this life on May 13, 2026, at the age of 79, in Saddle River, NJ surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 17, 1946, in San German, Puerto Rico, Andres' journey through life was marked by his unwavering...
Charles Leese
May 13, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Leese, 94, of East Petersburg, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, at United Zion Retirement Community. Born on July 3, 1931, in East Donegal Township, he was the son of the late Christian Leese and Gertrude (Sanderson) Leese.
Charlie was a graduate of Donegal High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the...
Vernon S. Gunnion
May 13, 2026
Vernon S. Gunnion, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, after a brief illness.
Vernon is survived by his wife, Beth Johnson Gunnion; sister, Sallie (Bill) Sell; cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Catherine Sheetz Gunnion and John Henry Gunnion; brother, John, beloved son, Eric (1985), and wife, Jackie (2005).
A 1948 graduate of J.P....
Jean Marie Walauskas Belba
May 12, 2026
Jean Marie Walauskas Belba, 64, of Lancaster, passed away after a courageous battle with ALS on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her home, with her loving husband by her side. Born in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late Leo A. Clark and Elaine A. Durst Blough. Jean and her husband Stephen met nearly 20 years ago and instantly...
Waltraud Theresia Koder
May 11, 2026
Waltraud Theresia Koder, 91, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026. Born in Duisberg, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Josef and Berta Raab Jager. She was a woman of Catholic Faith. In January of 1956, Waltraud boarded a boat to immigrate to America for a better life following the War. It is here where...
L. James Perini
May 11, 2026
L. James (Jim) Perini, 93, a resident at Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, passed peacefully to eternity on Monday, May 11, 2026. Even though he was a resident there for a short time, he amused the staff with his wit and general good humor. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Betty Lou (Blain) Perini.
He...
John Richard Mortensen
May 11, 2026
John Richard Mortensen, 72, of Mount Joy, passed away May 11, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lewis and Frances (Klingseisen) Mortensen.
John was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and worked for many dedicated years in sales. A devoted fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, he loved football season and rarely missed a game. John...
Sherry L. Winebarger
May 11, 2026
Sherry Lou Winebarger, 72, of Lititz, passed away at her home on May 11, 2026. Born in Manheim, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Esther M. Winebarger.
Throughout her professional life, Sherry spent many years as an assembler, assisting with the production of industrial parts for government aircrafts and naval ships. Outside of her career, Sherry...
Gary Johnson
May 11, 2026
Gary Johnson, 88, of Lititz, passed away peacefully and with his wife by his side on May 11, 2026. Born in Lake City, IA, he was the son of the late Wayne “Short” Johnson and LaVonne (Snyder) Johnson. He was married almost 61 years to his beloved, Dixie C. (Stewart) Johnson.
Gary obtained his master’s degree from the Manhattan School of...
Theodore M. Freedman
May 11, 2026
Theodore M. Freedman, 94, formerly of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Brethren Village in Lititz, PA on Monday, May 11, 2026. Ted shared 52 years of marriage with his wife Florence Mattern Freedman. They met at Lancaster Hiking Club and were married in the chapel at Lancaster Catholic High School on May 4, 1974.
He was born in York, PA, the...
William G. Wilson
2026
William G. "Bill" Wilson, 76, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Mount Joy, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center.
He was the devoted husband of Kathy (Ditzler) Wilson, with whom he shared 28 beautiful years of marriage.
Born in 1949 in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania, Bill was the son of the late...
Constance E. Jeff
May 11, 2026
Born to Glenn and Elizabeth “Betty Jane” Orndorf, Connie was a woman deeply devoted to her family, her hometown of Lancaster, PA, and the friends and community that she loved so dearly. She dedicated her 77 years to service and philanthropy through thoughtfully designed acts of generosity and care. At her foundation was deep faith and love for God, Jesus,...
Michael A. Chang
2026
Michael A. Chang, 62, of Lancaster, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, May 10, 2026 in Pinellas Park, FL.
Born in Vietnam on January 3, 1964, after the family was sponsored to the United States, he graduated in 1988 from Millersville University with a degree in computer science, and pursued a career as a systems analyst.
A longtime resident of...
Robert "Bob" G. Weiss
May 10, 2026
Robert George “Bob” Weiss, 86, died peacefully surrounded by family on May 10, 2026.
He was born in Paterson, NJ and graduated from Xavier High School, NYC in 1957. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of the Holy Cross in 1961 and received a law degree from Georgetown University in 1964.
After graduating from Georgetown, he joined his...
