Jul 20, 2024

Hazel Marie Stevenson, 76, of New Providence passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 20, 2024, with her husband by her side. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Chester A. and Verna Mae Rankin Kneisley. Hazel was the beloved wife of Raymond Stevenson, and they shared 53 beautiful years of marriage together.

Jul 20, 2024

Audrey A. Nettleton, 71, of Strasburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on July 20, 2024. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Glenn V. Sr. and Audrey M. Eshleman. She recently celebrated her 51st wedding anniversary with her husband Paul R. Nettleton.

Many will remember Audrey...

Jul 20, 2024

Dr. George James Yelagotes passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on July 20, 2024, at the age of 92. Those who knew and loved him can attest that he was an extraordinary individual, and his spirit will be carried on by his wife, daughters, and grandchildren. George was married to the love of his life,...

Jul 20, 2024

Martha Jeanne (Myers) Xakellis, 84, of Lititz, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 20, 2024, with family by her side. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late David Jerome and Eva Mae (Behmer) Myers. Better known as Martee, she married Gregory James Xakellis on Valentine's Day in 1976, and remained his loving wife for...

Jul 19, 2024

Paul A. Zelem, 62, of Elizabethtown PA, passed away at Hershey Medical Center on July 19, 2024.

He was the husband of Jennifer J. Ryan, with whom he would have shared 5 years of marriage this coming September 28th. Born in Bayshore, Long Island, NY, Paul was the son of the late Daniel D. Zelem Sr. and...

Jul 19, 2024

Carl E. Sideman of Lititz, a nature enthusiast and patent-winning chemist, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2024 at UPMC Lititz Hospital. He was 84.

Born in Lowell, Mass., he was the son of the late Lillian (nee McCauley) and Edwin Sideman. Carl, the eldest of four siblings, helped out at the family's fresh fruit market...

Jul 19, 2024

J. Richard Frey, 93, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024. Born in Penryn, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel and Irene (Ober) Frey. He was married 65 years to his beloved wife Faye (Hoffman) Frey.

Richard was a graduate of Lititz High School and worked his entire career at Wilbur Chocolate....

Jul 19, 2024

Marie (Bowder) Sanderson, 56, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2024.

Marie was raised by her grandparents, Clair and Arlene Becker. She was a 1986 graduate of Warwick High School. Over the years she worked at IU-13 as an assistant aide and for the Lititz Police Department as a civilian police aide. Her greatest joy...

Jul 19, 2024

Lance H. Benko, 58, lost his long and courageous battle with cancer Friday, July 19, 2024, at his Lititz residence with his loving family by his side. Lance shared 37 years of marriage with his wife Kimberly A. (Peach) Benko.

Born in Johnstown, he was the son of John Cameron and Lorraine (Vena) Benko.

Lance...

Jul 19, 2024

David Allan Shaffer, 74, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. A devoted Christian, Dave now rests in the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Born in DuBois, Pennsylvania, Dave was the son of the late Blair V. and Barbara E. (Smith) Shaffer. Dave lived most of his life...

Jul 19, 2024

William (Bart) M. Trowbridge, 88, entered into the presence of Jesus his Lord and Savior, on July 19, 2024.

Bart was born to William T. and Rachel B. Trowbridge on May 16th, 1936, in Philadelphia. As a child growing up in Broomall, the second of five boys, he helped care for his younger brothers and the house...

Jul 18, 2024

Joshua Stanton Golicher, 29, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the beloved and only son of Jodie Arnold Golicher. Joshua worked as a budtender for The Apothecarium Dispensary of Lancaster. He graduated from J.P. McCaskey in 2013, and furthered his education at HACC. He obtained a bachelor's...

Jul 18, 2024

Nay Andrew "ANDY" Carrillo, husband of Elizabeth for 45 years, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Originally from West New York, NJ, Andy was the son of Elba (Villalona) & Louis Carrillo.

Andy was a big kid at heart and a loving dad and grandfather. When his girls were babies, he would race home...

Jul 18, 2024

Carrie M. Ellis, age 39, passed away on July 18, 2024. Born in Lancaster, Carrie was the daughter of the late Bruce E Swinehart and Jackie (Howell) Swinehart.

A graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, Carrie went on to work and had a career of over 17 years with Goodwill Keystone Area. A devout Christian, she was...

Jul 18, 2024

Dennis Clarence Kerek was born December 30, 1936, the son of the late Stephen J. and Mary M. Kerek. He lived 87 wonderful years as a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather before passing away peacefully on July 18, 2024.

Dennis was born in Columbia, before moving to Lancaster and proudly graduating from Lancaster Catholic High (1954)...

Jul 17, 2024

Evelyn W. Rudisill, 93, of Middletown, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Brethren Village. Born in Forestville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ignatius and Olga (Fedorick) Wytovich. Evelyn was the loving wife of 60 years to the late Edward M. Rudisill.

She enjoyed gardening and doing different word puzzles. Evelyn adored her daily...

Jul 17, 2024

Deborah A. Mooney, age 72, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024. Born in Lancaster, Deborah was the beloved daughter of Dolores Mooney and the late Donald Mooney.

Deborah attended Warwick High School before pursuing her passion for nursing at the Willow Street VoTech School of Nursing, where she became a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). She devoted...

Jul 17, 2024

Stephen "Steve" M. Walter, 68, of Carlisle, formerly of Lancaster, PA, passed on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at UPMC Carlisle Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Robert F. Walter and the late Geraldine (Schreder) Walter. Steve was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and worked in production at Ames Corporation prior to...

Jul 16, 2024

Elizabeth "Libby" Diffenbaugh, 90, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Providence Place in Lancaster.

Born in Windber, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Reed) Younker. She was the wife of William R. (Bill) Diffenbaugh. They celebrated 65 years of marriage on June 10th. After graduating, Libby moved...

Jul 16, 2024

Anna C. Kauffman, 82, of Faithful Living Community, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Born to parents of Greek and Native American heritage she was a resident of Faithful Living for the past 13 years. She was the wife of the late Daniel B. Kauffman, Jr. who passed away in 2000.

Anna loved coloring and she was...