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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 29, 2024

Judy E. Yoder, 58, of Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, peacefully in her home surrounded by family as she wished. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Miriam J. (Moyer) Shenk and the late Ray D. Shenk. She was married 35 years to her beloved husband, Millard Yoder.

Judy was a graduate of...

Oct 29, 2024

William V. Mohan, 83, a lifelong Staten Islander, passed away on October 29, 2024, after a courageous battle with illness. A dedicated NYPD officer, he began his career at the 9th precinct and retired from the 122 precinct. Bill proudly served in the Navy and the Army Reserves, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to service.

After retiring from...

Oct 28, 2024

THOMAS J. MESKEY, known as Tom to his friends and family, passed away after an illness at age 71 in his home in Lancaster, PA on October 28, 2024, with his loving and devoted wife, Lorna Silva Meskey, by his side.

Tom was born on February 18, 1953, the son of the late Lillian Judge and Joseph...

Oct 28, 2024

Linda Kay Garrison Jones, 68, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2024. Born in Huntingdon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Barbara (McCarty) Rhodes. She was married 10 years to her beloved husband, Scott Jones.

Linda worked at one company her entire career – 42 years at Arconic where...

Oct 27, 2024

Kenneth Francis Lewis, 77, formerly of Baltimore, MD, husband of Mary Ellen Barnes Lewis, and son of the late William F. Lewis, Sr. and Theresa A. (Hiebler) Lewis, passed away at his Lititz, PA residence on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Oct 27, 2024

Irene Adam, 93, of Lititz, passed away October 27, 2024, at Landis Homes. She is now at peace with her loving late husband, Alexander Adam. Born in England, Irene and Alex eventually moved to Canada and the U.S., growing their family along the way. They loved visiting Maine together to watch the shoreline and ships.

She is...

Oct 27, 2024

Rick M. Graybill, 75, of New Providence and formerly of Ephrata, passed away on October 27, 2024.

He was the husband of Dawn M. Jumbelick Graybill, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage this past December 23rd. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Carl M. and Rosemary Kautz Graybill.

Rick...

Oct 27, 2024

Bertha M. (Gaul) Wilds, 86, of Willow Street, PA, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024, at Pleasant View Retirement Community surrounded by family. Up until the end she maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, and love for her family.

She was born in Nickel Mines, PA, to the late Ruth M. (Shultz) and Earl E. Gaul. She...

Oct 26, 2024

Jacqueline Marie Minnick, 78, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Oct. 26, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Howard E. and Freda Campbell. She was the loving mother of Vickie Minnich.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Oct. 15, 2024, at Grace Community Church of Willow Street,...

Oct 26, 2024

Thomas James Smith, 86, of Mount Joy passed away at home on October 26. Born in Williamsport, Pa., he was the son of Kathleen and Louis Smith.

He graduated from St. James High School in 1956 and joined the U.S. Navy the following year. He attended the Naval Academy Prep School and was sworn in as a...

Oct 26, 2024

Steven Ted Williams, 66, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly on October 26, 2024.

Steve leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Robin (Stumm) & his sons, Steven (Paula Landis) Washington DC, Matthew (Jill Hildebrand) Ephrata, & Jonathan (Kayla Spade), Holtwood. Along with his wife & sons, he will be extremely missed by his 5 granddaughters Kendall, Hannah,...

Oct 25, 2024

Alan Lloyd Dolge, 84, residing in Manheim, PA, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Norwalk, CT, he was the son of the late Karl Lloyd and Ruth McKane Dolge of Westport, CT. He traveled with the Navy until settling in Sparta, NJ for 18 years. Alan...

Oct 25, 2024

Caroline E. Radesky, 38, of Lititz, PA, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on October 25, 2024.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Joseph A. Radesky of Lititz and Debra Bertzfield Desormeaux of Louisiana. A graduate of Warwick High School, she earned a BA in history and womens studies from Dickinson College, and both her...