Dec 12, 2024

Jean M. Novitsky, 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz. Born in Shamokin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Victoria (Sebasovich) Bycoskie. She was the loving wife of Carl J. Novitsky with whom she shared over 63 years of marriage.

She worked...

Dec 12, 2024

Robert F. Dettrey, 87, of New Providence, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital with his family by his side on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Bob shared 60 years of marriage with his wife Cheryn L. (Markley) Dettrey.

Born in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Edward and Martha (Schmitt) Dettrey. He graduated from Central...

Dec 12, 2024

Pauline Burns was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on December 12, 2024, she was 91. On April 25, 1933, she was born in Philadelphia to Milan and Grace Nikolich, as the youngest of their three children. She was the devoted wife of William G. Burns for over 55 years until his passing in 2011.

She and...

Dec 11, 2024

Donna L. Duffey, age 77, of Lancaster, passed away on December 11 at home. Born on January 14, 1947 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Helen E. (Smith) Duffey.

Donna graduated from Millersville University with a B.A. degree in Mathematics. She was a computer programmer and teacher and enjoyed stitchery, décor...

Dec 11, 2024

Donald N. Blefko, 91, formerly of Lancaster, passed away in Manheim on December 11, 2024.

Born in Palmerton, Carbon County, he was the son of the late William and Julia Greene Blefko.

Don had worked as a printer for Feldser Printing for many years. After his retirement, he served as a bailiff at the Lancaster...

Dec 10, 2024

Charlotte Rose( née Owston), 101, of Lancaster, PA, formally of Havertown, PA passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024. She was the wife of the late Frank Theis, Jr., who predeceased her in 2012.

Charlotte was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 17, 1923 to James and Mary Owston. Charlotte is survived by her daughter, two grandchildren...

Dec 10, 2024

Andrew Amway, 86, of Lancaster, entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at the Mennonite Home/Trillium and Hospice. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Stanley and Anne Amway. He was the loving husband to the late Sylvia (Weaver) Amway. They had been married 62 years.

A 1956 McCaskey graduate and '59 Millersville University...

Dec 10, 2024

Harry B. Oberholtzer, Jr., 88, of East Petersburg, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He shared 66 years of marriage with his wife Dorothy "Dot" M. (Gray) Oberholtzer.

Born in East Hempfield Township, Harry was the son of the late Harry B. Sr. and Martha Peters (Sangrey) Oberholtzer. He graduated from Manheim...

Dec 10, 2024

Paul Douglas Van Aulen, age 71, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on December 10, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Paul B. Van Aulen and Shirley (Everhart) Andrejev.

Paul appreciated nature and enjoyed being outdoors and found pleasure in fishing, hunting and hiking. When not outside, he enjoyed watching sports and...

Dec 10, 2024

Richard D. Meredith, 79, of Lancaster, formerly of Lionville, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at his residence.

He was the son of William and Davida Meredith. His sister is Sandra Ellis and her sons are David DiEugenio and Scott DiEugenio.

He was the loving husband of Lori Meredith and father of Erin (Andre)...

Dec 10, 2024

Ed "Smirk" Rieker, 75, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was born in Lancaster, the son of the late Edward P. Rieker and Maragret A. (Brennan) Rieker.

Smirk served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and then worked for Coca-Cola for many years as district supervisor of...

Dec 9, 2024

Joselito A. "Joe" A. Mendez passed away on December 9, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of George Mendez and Eva Rivera.

Susan J. Hewes-Mendez (Sue Enck) passed away on March 11, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Chester S. and Doris J. Enck.

Joe and I were inseparable…we...

Dec 9, 2024

Edward L. Colvin, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at LGH. Born in Corning, NY he was the son of the late Frederick and Ruth (Simpson) Colvin.

He was a graduate of Addison High School. Ed worked for Ingersoll Rand as a logger, later as a well driller and most recently managed a rabbit...

Dec 9, 2024

Dr. Albert Charles Price passed peacefully on December 9, 2024 in Lititz, Pennsylvania at the age of 92. Born in Philadelphia on September 26, 1932 to Dr. Thomas Horner Price and Kathryn Redmond Price, Dr. Price grew up there with his two siblings, Dr. James Price and Elizabeth Jardel.

Dr. Price was married to his beloved wife,...

Dec 9, 2024

Brian Edward Wolf, 75, of Lititz, passed away on December 9, 2024. Born in York, he was the son of the late George and Rachel (Smith) Wolf. He was married 49 years to his beloved wife Mae C. (Jordan) Wolf.

Brian was a graduate of York High School. He worked as a machinist most of his career...

Dec 9, 2024

The family of Timothy A. Mentzer is deeply saddened to announce his passing on December 9, 2024, at Masonic Village Hospice in Elizabethtown, PA. He was born on March 24, 1946, in Lancaster, PA, to Clarence E. and Ella Mentzer. Tim shared over 52 years of love and cherished memories with his devoted wife, Margaret "Peg" (Rudy) Mentzer.

Dec 8, 2024

Forrest B. Rudy, Jr., age 79, passed away on December 8, 2024, at Lancaster Nursing & Rehab. He was born January 10, 1945, to Forrest Benjamin Rudy Sr. and Ida Mae (Strickler) Rudy. He was the loving husband of Robin (Rupp) Rudy for over 38 years.

Forrest is remembered for his many dedicated years working for Goods...

Dec 8, 2024

Ruth Stinson passed on Sunday December 8th 2024. Born Ruth Fraser, February 15th, 1936, in Sharon Hill, PA. She was the 7th of 10 children. The Daughter of Albert and Mary, Stepdaughter of Helen with whom she grew up with.

Ruth married Terry Stinson on October 1st, 1960, and they were married nearly 30 years before his...

Dec 8, 2024

H. Kenneth "Ken" Lutz, 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harry Lutz and Ethel (Wingenroth) Lutz-Boesch. He was married to his beloved wife Jean U. (Ulmer) Lutz for 65 years.

Ken was a 1953 graduate of Girard College in Philadelphia, a...

Dec 8, 2024

Thomas J. Fournaris, 88, the longtime owner and operator of Lancaster's former landmark StockYard Inn restaurant, died peacefully at home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania surrounded by his family on December 8, 2024.

Affectionately known as Tommy to his patrons and employees, Mr. Fournaris was a longtime resident of Lancaster County. Tom was born on November 14, 1936 in...