Anna C. Grimm
Nov 5, 2024
Anna C. Grimm, age 90, of Columbia passed away at Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center on November 5, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John and Theresa (Werner) Kupras and the devoted wife of the late Richard Grimm.
Anna was an active parish member of St. Richard's Catholic Church in Manheim. She...
Marilyn June (Olson) Wise
Nov 4, 2024
Marilyn June (Olson) Wise, 79, passed peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024, in her home in Lititz, PA.
Born and raised in Genoa, Nebraska, she was the eldest of four children of the late John Gordon and Carole (Moore) Olson, successful farmers in the community. She was the beloved wife of the late James A. Wise, whom...
Douglas "Doug" E. Stannard
Nov 4, 2024
Douglas "Doug" E. Stannard, 74, passed away in Ephrata, PA on November 4, 2024. Originally from Eldred, PA, he was the son of the late Leroy "Bud" H. Stannard and Mary C. (Findley) Stannard. He also proudly served his country as a Linguist of the Vietnamese language in the United States Army. This was a valuable position for translating...
Mary Ann Elizabeth (Sevec) Bozym
Nov 4, 2024
Mary Ann Elizabeth (Sevec) Bozym, 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at Landis Homes, where she had been a resident since 2022. Mary Ann was surrounded by family, friends, and the compassionate care of her Landis caregivers as she ended a long, brave battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Born on...
Malda Raber
Nov 4, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, nana, and friend, Malda ("Mickey") Podell Raber, who passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2024. Born in New York City, Mickey was the only child of the late Claudia and Jules Podell, the owner of the iconic Copacabana Nightclub.
Mickey is survived by her...
Kevin A. Kevorkov
Nov 4, 2024
Kevin A. Kevorkov, 75, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, November 4, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Nina Bostanjan.
Before his retirement, Kevin worked as an Architectural Designer for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. In his free time, he enjoyed landscaping, home improvement projects, and video editing. He loved the...
Brenda L. Parker
Nov 3, 2024
Brenda L. Parker, 69, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Brenda worked as an LPN for many years. She enjoyed the outdoors, and loved going camping in the mountains. She enjoyed tending to her flower and vegetable garden. She was also an avid baker, sharing...
Richard G. Haertter
Nov 3, 2024
Richard G. Haertter, 81, of West Hempfield township, PA, passed on November 3, 2024. Born in Columbia, PA. He was the son of the late Richard and Loretta (Roth) Haertter. He was the loving husband of Celeste Goldman Haertter with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.
Richard attended Lancaster Catholic High School and graduated from J.P....
Veronica S. Callaghan
Nov 3, 2024
Veronica S. Callaghan, age 84, passed away unexpectedly at York Hospital on November 3, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, Veronica was the daughter of the late John E. and Agnes M. (O'Shea) Callaghan. Upon her birth, at 8 days old, she underwent a surgery that only 5% of infants survive making her a "miracle baby."
Growing up, Veronica...
John Robert Stehman
Nov 2, 2024
John Robert Stehman, age 73, passed away suddenly at his home on November 2, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John Robert and Eunice Lorraine (Martin) Stehman, Sr.
John, who family and friends called Bob, started working at Yerger Brothers in Lititz after college, and continued on with VersaTech when they took...
Florence M. Gerlach
Nov 2, 2024
Florence M. Gerlach, 100, of Lebanon, formerly of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024. Born in Willow Street, PA, she was the daughter of the late Abram F. Sangrey and Elizabeth (Thatcher) Sangrey. Florence was married, for 67 years, to the late Roy M. Gerlach who passed away in 2012.
She worked at the Hamilton Watch...
Felicita Rivera
Nov 2, 2024
Felicita Rivera, 98, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully, November 2, 2024. She was the cherished wife of the late Pedro Rivera and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. As the beloved matriarch of six generations, Felicita was a mother to nine children, and her family grew under her care and love.
Humble in spirit, Felicita lived...
William K. Ebel, Jr.
Nov 2, 2024
William K. Ebel, Jr. died on November 2, 2024, at the age of 92, in Lancaster, PA. Bill resided with his wife, Marilyn Sanko-Ebel at Brethren Village. He was an active member of Highland Presbyterian Church.
He was born in Baltimore, MD on October 29, 1932, to William Kenneth Ebel, Sr. and Florence Sherck Ebel. He grew...
Steve Georgallis
Nov 2, 2024
Steve Georgallis, a man deeply committed to his family, passed away on November 2, 2024, at the age of 81, at his home in Wake Forest, NC. He was cherished by those who knew him, leaving a legacy of generosity, resilience, and an unwavering dedication to family.
Steve was born on the island of Kos, Greece, on...
Alan M. James
Oct 31, 2024
Alan M. James, 77, died at home on October 31, 2024, in Lititz, PA, after a ten-month battle with cancer.
Alan was born in Chicago, IL, to the late Ralph E. James, Jr. and Nancy L. (Mackenzie) James. He attended Western Illinois University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and graduated with a Bachelor of Science...
Valarie J. Edgell
Oct 30, 2024
Valarie J. Edgell, age 77, of Elizabethtown, passed away at Hospice and Community Care on October 30, 2024 on what would have been her 59th wedding anniversary to her beloved and devoted husband, the late Joseph C. Edgell. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Maria Anita Lutz.
Valarie's quest and purpose, after her...
Stacy L. Detwiler
Oct 30, 2024
Stacy L. Detwiler passed away on Oct. 30, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by her family. She was 65. Born in New Orleans, she was the daughter of the late Guy M. Detwiler, and Sarah A. Krimmel.
Throughout her life Stacy was fond of music and visiting the Jersey shore with her family. She found her...
Ranger Zee Respalie
Oct 29, 2024
Ranger Zee Respalie, 67, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Penn State Medical Center. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of the late Achiel and Patricia Kelly Respalie. He was the loving husband of Darlene Blizzard Respalie. Ranger was a proud resident of Willow Street and served his community as a mechanic. He also served...
George Mobarak
Oct 29, 2024
George Mobarak went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 29. Born on November 4, 1956, in Tupper Lake, New York, George was the son of Mary (Moubar) Mobarak and Elias Mobarak. He grew up in Buffalo, New York, where he attended Kenmore East, meeting his high school sweetheart, Sharon, who would become his beloved...
Catherine L. “Cathy” Smith
Oct 29, 2024
Catherine L. "Cathy" Smith, 76, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at her residence.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harold M. and Marcella N. (Fry) Smith.
Known for her quick wit and sense of humor, Cathy filled every room with laughter and joy. She had a love...
