Oct 21, 2024

Bonita Louise "Bonnie Lou" (Kreider) Geisel, 60, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished daughter of June Elise (Myers) and the late Paul Hersh Kreider, Jr. Bonnie was the beloved wife of James "Jim" E. Geisel, with whom she recently celebrated six years of...

Oct 21, 2024

Michael D. "Mike" Yarnell, 64, of Lancaster passed away Monday, October 21, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harold N. Yarnell Jr. and Lydia (Bergeron) Yarnell.

He was a graduate of Manheim Twp. High School. Mike was an avid musician who enjoyed playing the drums. Mike was also an avid skateboarder.

Oct 20, 2024

Richard Marcickiewicz passed away on October 20, 2024, at the age of 71 at his home. Richard was born on September 23, 1953, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Richard Marcickiewicz and Marcella Shields.

Those who knew Richard as a cherished friend will remember him for his love of sports, particularly his unwavering support for Philadelphia teams. He...

Oct 20, 2024

Ogier S. "Ogie" Norris, Jr., 88, of Elizabethtown, PA, passed away on October 20, 2024.

He was the husband of Veronica Evans Norris, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Ogier S., Sr. and Charlotte Mood Norris.

Ogier had been a drafting and...

Oct 20, 2024

Mark Allen Early, 70, of Mount Joy, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024. Born in Pensacola, FL, he was the son of the late George and Marilyn (Heffelfinger) Early. Mark was the loving husband of Pamela (McMillen) Early, with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage.

Mark worked as a Quality Control Inspector for G G Schmitt...

Oct 20, 2024

Frederick F. Rog, of Neffsville, passed away following a long illness on October 20, 2024, at the age of 82. Born in Passaic, New Jersey, Fred was the son of the late Bruno and Lottie (Gola) Rog, and the beloved husband of Rosemarie "Ro" Rog for 54 years until her passing in 2019.

Fred is survived by...

Oct 20, 2024

Barry Breneman of Conestoga, a beloved husband, father, pappy, and friend passed away peacefully on October 20 at the age of 79. Born on July 5, 1945, Barry lived a Christ-centered life filled with love, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the simple pleasures of life.

Barry spent over 20 years as a custodian for Penn...

Oct 19, 2024

John "Jack" Gantz III, 76, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The loving husband of Judith Charney Gantz, he was a devoted family man, educator and coach. Born in Philadelphia to John and Katherine Fitzgerald Gantz, Jack grew up in Franklinville, NJ, where he enjoyed a carefree childhood of fishing, canoeing, hunting and sports. At...

Oct 19, 2024

Paul M. Rossi, 63, of Lancaster PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was the son of Marian (Bilyk) and the late Paul H Rossi. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Paul lived on Long Island his entire life before moving to Lancaster in 2000.

For most of his professional...

Oct 18, 2024

Julia (Judy) Barbee Crothers, age 80, died on October 18, 2024, in Lancaster, PA after a short illness. She resided at Willow Valley Communities having previously lived for 48 years on her Crothers Road farm in Cecil County, MD.

Judy is survived by her husband of 58 years, James (Jim) A. Crothers II. Her family also includes...

Oct 18, 2024

Charles "Brother" "Chalie" Cutts, 85, of Denver, passed away peacefully at Oak Leaf Manor North on October 18, 2024. Born at home in Vincentown, NJ, he was the son of the late Edward and Emma (Davis) Cutts. He was married 65 years to his beloved wife, Patricia L. (Steen) Cutts.

Charles was a graduate of Pemberton High...

Oct 18, 2024

Teilah Marie Cruz, 23, of Manheim, was called into peaceful sleep on Friday, October 18, 2024, awaiting the resurrection of meeting her king, Yahshua (Jesus). Born in Lancaster, PA on October 24, 2000, she was the daughter of Jamie (McClearen) Perez and the late Cameron Cruz who passed away earlier this year.

Teilah was a 2019 Penn...

Oct 18, 2024

Scott E. Snader, 54, of Lebanon passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024. He was the son of the late James Daniel and Lillie M. Snader and the youngest of three children.

Scott was a happy and loving person, who was friendly with everyone he met. He always had a smile and was quick to make friends....

Oct 18, 2024

Avis "June" Thomas Weidman, 92, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Howard W. and Agnes G. Thomas.

Born in Harrisonburg, VA, and relocating to Millersville later in life, June was a longtime secretary of the District Justice of Millersville, holding the position for 17 years until her...

Oct 18, 2024

Carolyn Whitmer Swavely, 76, of East Lampeter died on October 18, 2024. Carolyn was being visited and comforted by family members at Ephrata Manor at the time of her passing.

Born in New Holland, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Lavern and Louise Whitmer. She was predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Bob Swavely, in...

Oct 17, 2024

Eduardo V. Vega-Mejillón, age 84, of Lancaster, passed away on October 17, 2024, at the home of his son surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 23, 1939, in Guayaquil, Ecuador to the late Fermin Vega and Hermelinda Mejillón and was the loving companion of Nicolasa Correa for many years.

Eduardo had a magnetic...

Oct 16, 2024

Patricia F. Showers, 88, of Lititz, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at UPMC Lititz.

Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Norman W. and Lilian (Hehnly) Shiffler. She was the wife of Dale L. Showers.

Patricia worked for Wilburt Chocolate for 29 years....

Oct 16, 2024

Emanuel K. "Manny" Miller, 79, of Pequea, passed away at home on October 16, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Christ and Sarah (King) Miller.

Manny worked many years in the construction industry and mainly laying concrete. More recently, he worked in the warehouse for FedEx. He was a member of Lancaster...

Oct 15, 2024

Kathy A. Knoll, 73, of Lancaster, passed away on October 15, 2024. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alva and Bernice (Anderson) Knoll.

Kathy worked as a registered nurse for Hershey Medical Center, Lancaster General Hospital, and also in Buffalo. Kathy was known for her constant service to others, passion and advocacy...

Oct 15, 2024

Penelope B. Deibler, 81, of Lititz, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Moravian Manor Communities. She was married to the love of her life and best friend Frank M. Deibler for 62 years.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Rebecca (Kline) Groff. She was baptized in the Christian Faith...