Aug 4, 2024

Russell A. Shaffer (Russ), age 69, passed away on August 4, 2024.

Born in Lancaster, Russ was the son of the late Russell C. & Ruth Ann Shaffer.

He worked as a retail manager for many businesses throughout his life. His customers knew him by name and enjoyed his quick sense of humor.

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Aug 3, 2024

Martin H. Eshleman, age 67, passed away on August 3, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Martin was born in Lancaster to the late Landis Henry and Rose Marie Eshleman. He was known by Marty by many of his friends and family.

He was a graduate of Penn Manor High School and was involved with the Boy Scouts...

Aug 3, 2024

Joan Frances Matthews, 100, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Theresa (Voci) Spadea. She was married to Ray S. Matthews prior to his passing in 1990.

Joan attended St. Mary's High School. She worked for ACME Markets in the meat wrapping department...

Aug 3, 2024

Vernon E. Howe, 88, of Brethren Village, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024. Born in Honey Brook, he was the son of the late R. Raymond and Effie M. (Welsh) Howe. Vernon was the husband of Joan L. (Linton) Howe, with whom he celebrated 55 years of marriage.

A1954 graduate of Solanco High School, Vernon went on...

Aug 3, 2024

Linda D. Harmes, 74, of Mountville, PA, passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2024 surrounded by family at Hospice and Community Care. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of late Edward and Clara Meister.

Linda graduated from McCaskey High School in 1967. Linda worked at Hamilton Watch Company for many years. She also worked at...

Aug 3, 2024

Sharon Lynn Sierer, 79, of Columbia began her transition into her eternal life on Saturday, August 3, 2024, peacefully at Luther Acres. Born in Florida, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Kopko Snyder. Sharon was the loving wife of Charles E. Sierer Jr., and they shared 62 years of wonderful marriage together.

Sharon...

Aug 3, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Dipika Patel on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the age of 51. Dipika was a vibrant, strong, smart, and tender soul who was taken from us too soon. She brought immeasurable joy to all our lives with her kind heart and helpful hand. We remember her for her boundless...

Aug 2, 2024

Dorothy Milukas, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on August 2, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Edmund C. Milukas with whom she shared 70 years of marriage this past February. Born in Delano, Schuylkill County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Ladensky Harach.

Dorothy has...

Aug 2, 2024

Jean S. Wagner, 92, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at Maple Farm Nursing Center, Akron. Born in Strasburg, she was the daughter of the late John K. and Florence (Andrews) Stauffer. She was the wife of Paul Wagner, who preceded her in death in 1987.

Jean worked as a Customer Service Representative for 53...

Aug 1, 2024

Nelson Lugo, 62, of Lancaster, passed away on August 1, 2024.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Jorge Lugo, Sr. and Maria Amaro Acabeo Lugo.

Nelson had been a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years, caring for veterans at Johns Hopkins Medical Center and Conestoga View. He had also...

Aug 1, 2024

Hazel Diana Gray, 64, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at her residence.

Born in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Mae L. (Bingaman) Parlette, Jr. She was the wife of Robert L. Gray.

Diana's life was a testament to the power of love and...

Aug 1, 2024

William L. Seigford, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

He was the husband of Patricia E. Randall Seigford, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage last November 17th. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William W., Jr. and Doris E. Slack Seigford.

Bill had been employed...

Jul 31, 2024

Dustin Lee Sweigart, 36, of Ephrata passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at WellSpan York Hospital. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Earl Edward Schell and Lisa Sweigart. He was the husband of Cortni Miller Sweigart.

Dustin worked for Service Tire Truck Center, for many years before transitioning to McCarthy Tire Service in...

Jul 31, 2024

Julie Nicole Grey, 31, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away, unexpectedly, of natural causes, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Julie was born in Rockville, MD and raised in Elizabethtown, and the daughter of Thomas I. Grey, Jr. and Jill Grey (Odell).

She was a 2011 graduate of Elizabethtown Area High School and a 2016 Graduate of Eastern University,...

Jul 31, 2024

Theresa M. Giordano, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Ephrata Manor. She was 92. Born in Lancaster on June 26, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. Sr. and Theresa Spidle. She was the dedicated wife of Joseph D. Giordano, for nearly 69 years until his passing in June of 2022.

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Jul 30, 2024

Neil A. Lamborn, 47, of Millersville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of Diane (Phelps) and Richard Lamborn.

Neil was the beloved husband of Lori (Fulginiti) Lamborn, with whom he celebrated over 20 years of marriage. He was a doting father to Kyleigh and Gabe.

Jul 30, 2024

Geraldine B. Shuman, 87, of Brethren Village, formerly of Manor Township, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late J. Andrew and Elizabeth (Heisey) Bruckart. Geraldine was the wife of the late J. Robert Shuman, with whom she had been married 45 years.

A 1954 graduate of Warwick High...

Jul 30, 2024

Henry G. Shenk, 90, of Lititz, PA, died on July 30, 2024, at Landis Homes. Born at home in Lititz, he was the son of the late Henry Erb and Margaret Elsie Groff Shenk. Henry was married for 67 years to Irene G. Leaman Shenk, and they farmed together near Mt. Joy. In his early 20s, he did 1-W...

Jul 29, 2024

Melvin R. Grill, Jr., age 84, passed away on July 29, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Melvin R. and Violet (Wenger) Grill, Sr.

After graduating from J. P. McCaskey High School, Mel went on to have a successful career at Federal Mogul/NTN where he retired after 47 years of work. He...

Jul 28, 2024

Franklyn W. "Frank" Gross, 89, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at LGH. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Daniel R. and Rose M. (Ciccone) Gross. He was the loving husband of Helen (Hilbert) Gross with whom he shared over 64 years of marriage.

He was a 1952 graduate of Lancaster...