Charlotte Lefever Keperling
May 14, 2026
Charlotte Lefever Keperling, 97, Lititz, PA, formerly of Bausman, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Born in Strasburg Township, she was the daughter of the late Roy Rohrer Lefever and Mary Naomi Gochenaur Lefever and the wife of the late R. Nelson Keperling, with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage.
She attended Quarryville High School and later graduated from...
Charles Leese
May 13, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Leese, 94, of East Petersburg, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, at United Zion Retirement Community. Born on July 3, 1931, in East Donegal Township, he was the son of the late Christian Leese and Gertrude (Sanderson) Leese.
Charlie was a graduate of Donegal High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the...
Vernon S. Gunnion
May 13, 2026
Vernon S. Gunnion, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, after a brief illness.
Vernon is survived by his wife, Beth Johnson Gunnion; sister, Sallie (Bill) Sell; cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Catherine Sheetz Gunnion and John Henry Gunnion; brother, John, beloved son, Eric (1985), and wife, Jackie (2005).
A 1948 graduate of J.P....
Jean Marie Walauskas Belba
May 12, 2026
Jean Marie Walauskas Belba, 64, of Lancaster, passed away after a courageous battle with ALS on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her home, with her loving husband by her side. Born in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late Leo A. Clark and Elaine A. Durst Blough. Jean and her husband Stephen met nearly 20 years ago and instantly...
Sherry L. Winebarger
May 11, 2026
Sherry Lou Winebarger, 72, of Lititz, passed away at her home on May 11, 2026. Born in Manheim, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Esther M. Winebarger.
Throughout her professional life, Sherry spent many years as an assembler, assisting with the production of industrial parts for government aircrafts and naval ships. Outside of her career, Sherry...
Gary Johnson
May 11, 2026
Gary Johnson, 88, of Lititz, passed away peacefully and with his wife by his side on May 11, 2026. Born in Lake City, IA, he was the son of the late Wayne “Short” Johnson and LaVonne (Snyder) Johnson. He was married almost 61 years to his beloved, Dixie C. (Stewart) Johnson.
Gary obtained his master’s degree from the Manhattan School of...
Theodore M. Freedman
May 11, 2026
Theodore M. Freedman, 94, formerly of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Brethren Village in Lititz, PA on Monday, May 11, 2026. Ted shared 52 years of marriage with his wife Florence Mattern Freedman. They met at Lancaster Hiking Club and were married in the chapel at Lancaster Catholic High School on May 4, 1974.
He was born in York, PA, the...
William G. Wilson
2026
William G. "Bill" Wilson, 76, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Mount Joy, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center.
He was the devoted husband of Kathy (Ditzler) Wilson, with whom he shared 28 beautiful years of marriage.
Born in 1949 in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania, Bill was the son of the late...
Constance E. Jeff
May 11, 2026
Born to Glenn and Elizabeth “Betty Jane” Orndorf, Connie was a woman deeply devoted to her family, her hometown of Lancaster, PA, and the friends and community that she loved so dearly. She dedicated her 77 years to service and philanthropy through thoughtfully designed acts of generosity and care. At her foundation was deep faith and love for God, Jesus,...
Robert "Bob" G. Weiss
May 10, 2026
Robert George “Bob” Weiss, 86, died peacefully surrounded by family on May 10, 2026.
He was born in Paterson, NJ and graduated from Xavier High School, NYC in 1957. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of the Holy Cross in 1961 and received a law degree from Georgetown University in 1964.
After graduating from Georgetown, he joined his...
Charlotte Good
May 10, 2026
Charlotte M. Good, 88, of Landisville, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Hospice & Community Care. Born in French Azilum, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nellie (Walter) and Kenneth Hoyt.
Prior to her retirement in 1998, Charlotte lovingly operated her own daycare for 15 years, where she cared for countless children with kindness, patience,...
Gladys F. Gillis
May 9, 2026
Gladys Frances Gillis (Hoover), 81, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Manasek) Hoover. Gladys later made her home in Lancaster, PA. She was the loving wife of the late Albert W. Gillis, Jr.
Gladys was a member of the Red Rose Antique...
Ethel M. Frey
May 9, 2026
Ethel M. Frey, 88, of Lititz, passed away on May 9, 2026 at Moravian Manor Retirement Community.
She was the wife of Robert Frey, with whom she shared 49 years of marriage this past November 26th. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Etta Foltz Shaffer.
Ethel had worked for the Alcoa Corp for 28 years as...
John M. Shaeffer
May 8, 2026
John M. Shaeffer, 81, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on May 8, 2026. He was born on January 5, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA, to John R. and Elizabeth C. Shaeffer.
John is survived by his wife, Kathy; daughters, Jennifer George of Landisville, PA, and Michelle Kiernan of Lithia, FL; grandchildren, Brittany Ballard and Brody Kiernan of Lithia, FL, Tyler and Tiffany...
Jeffrey A. Price
May 8, 2026
Jeffrey A. Price, 64, of Mountville, passed away on May 8, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harry Price and Anna Mary (Gruber) Hetrick.
Jeff was a Boy Scout and enjoyed nature. He competed in the Special Olympics and traveled to 49 states. Faith Friendship was his home and second family.
Jeff is survived by his sister,...
Joseph S. Grissinger
May 8, 2026
Joseph S. Grissinger, 60, of Lancaster, passed away at his residence on May 8, 2026.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Edward and Barbara Axe Grissinger.
Joe had worked for the Ryder Corporation as a tow motor operator for the past year. Previously, he was a surveyor for Rettew Associates and worked at Dart Container as well.
He was...
Victor Antonio Torres
May 6, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Victor Antonio Torres, a cherished soul who enriched the lives of those around him. Victor was born on April 21, 1943, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and found his way to Lancaster, where he lived for many years. He departed this life peacefully on May 6, 2026, at the age...
John Pius Schreiner
May 6, 2026
John P. Schreiner Sr., 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Abbeyville Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on December 31, 1939, he was the son of the late Pius Schreiner and Mary (Walton) Schreiner. John was the most loved husband of Marian Eshleman Black Schreiner, with whom he shared 33 wonderful years of marriage.
In...
Donald H. Welk
May 6, 2026
Donald H. Welk, 85, passed away at his West Lampeter Township residence on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Don shared 65 years of marriage with his wife Joyce (Evans) Welk. They previously lived on the Welk family Century Farm, “Stonehurst Farm,” on Lime Valley Road, Strasburg Township.
He was born in Strasburg, son of the late H. LeRoy and Ruth (Denlinger) Welk....
