Charles A. & Norma A. Weston
Feb 25, 2026
Charles A. Weston
1/28/1936 - 3/12/2025
Charles A. Weston of West Lampeter Township passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, leaving behind his wife Norma A. Weston.
Charlie received his science degree from Bowdoin College in 1958 and joined the ROTC program, ranking as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and then the reserves. Due to his adeptness at organic chemistry, Charlie...
Anne P. Gerz
Jul 14, 2026
Anne P. Gerz, 78, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 14, 2026, surrounded by her daughters and husband. Born in Columbia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Helen (Hartman) Murry. Anne graduated Lancaster Catholic High School in 1966, and after a lengthy career in the insurance industry, retired from Eastern Alliance Insurance in 2015. She...
Mark "Lil" Lilly
Jul 13, 2026
Mark "Lil" Lilly passed away on July 13, 2026, at Hershey Medical Center.
Mark was a devoted husband and father. He and his wife, Susan, were high school sweethearts who grew up on the same street and shared a wonderful 47 years of marriage. His memory will live on in his children, Lori and Dan, his brother, Lynn, and his grandchildren,...
Maria L. Katz
Jul 13, 2026
Maria Liberta (Antonico) Katz, 77, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Born in Hackensack, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Marion (DiMaio) Antonico. Maria shared more than 57 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Louis S. Katz, building a life centered on faith, family, and love.
A devoted...
Catherine Gaye Chilcoat
Jul 12, 2026
Catherine G. Chilcoat, 69, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born in Far Rockaway, New York, she was the daughter of the late John and Kitty (Foster) Thompson.
Catherine dedicated her life to caring for others, both professionally and personally. She worked as a Registered Nurse most of her career. She was always there to support and...
Emily Jane Maldonado
Jul 10, 2026
Emily Jane Maldonado, 20, of East Earl, PA passed away Friday, July 10, 2026. Born in Ephrata, PA, she was the daughter of Louis A. Maldonado and Annie Marie Wallace, fiancé of, Steven Stensgard.
She was a 2024 honors graduate of Garden Spot High School.
Emily brought immeasurable light, laughter, and love to everyone who knew her. Emily had a deep love...
Diane M Kendig
Jul 10, 2026
Diane Marie Kendig, 82, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA. She was born on February 17, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Carl F. Kendig and Janet Young Kendig. She is survived by her loving sisters, Cheryl K. Hinkle, Lancaster and Cynthia L. Stutzman, wife of William, of Douglassville, PA as...
Jorge Luis Espinosa Almanza
Jul 10, 2026
Con profundo dolor, compartimos la partida de Jorge Luis Espinosa Almanza, quien falleció el 10 de julio de 2026, a la edad de 37 años.
Jorge, conocido con mucho cariño por su familia como "Jojo", fue profundamente amado y será recordado por su gran corazón, su cálida sonrisa y la manera en que hacía sentir bienvenidos a todos los que lo...
Joseph John "Joe" Kuen
Jul 9, 2026
Joseph John "Joe" Kuen, 52, of Ephrata, PA, passed away suddenly on July 9, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, Joe was the son of Maureen Artz. He graduated from George Washington High School in Philadelphia.
He recently began the path of an entrepreneur, as the owner of a food truck he would have called “Joe the Neighbor”. His dream was to create...
Joseph John Kuen
Jul 9, 2026
Joseph John "Joe" Kuen, 52, of Ephrata, PA, passed away suddenly on July 9, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, Joe was the son of Maureen Artz. He graduated from George Washington High School in Philadelphia.
He recently began the path of an entrepreneur, as the owner of a food truck he would have called "Joe the Neighbor". His dream was to create...
James W. Morris
Jul 9, 2026
James W. Morris, 46, of Mount Joy, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Born in Darby, PA, he was the beloved son of Suzanne (White) Morris and Thomas Morris, Sr.
James found joy in life's simple pleasures and the people he loved most. He had a creative spirit and enjoyed playing the guitar and expressing himself through...
D. Robert "Bob" Purcell
Jul 9, 2026
D. Robert "Bob" Purcell, 94, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026. Born in Primrose, PA, he was the son of the late Donald and Marion (Brady) Purcell. He was married to Ann (Collihan) Purcell until her passing in 1988.
Bob was a graduate of Cass Township High School and took courses at Penn State University. He served honorably...
Nafees Jehan Khan
Jul 9, 2026
June 26, 1928 – July 9, 2026
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
"Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return." (Qur'an 2:156)
Today, we honor and celebrate the beautiful life of Nafees Jehan Khan, affectionately known as Mumma. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished matriarch of the Khan family, Mumma represents the last elder of her generation whose wisdom,...
Edward "Ed" A. Waidley Jr.
Jul 8, 2026
Edward "Ed" A. Waidley, Jr. passed from time and space into eternity on July 8, 2026, at the age of 83, just shy of his 84th birthday. He was born on August 23, 1942, in Lancaster to the late Edward Sr. and Dorothy (Stamm) Waidley and became a lifelong resident of Manheim Township after his family moved to Delp Road...
Hector "Tortey" Tirado
Jul 8, 2026
Hector “Tortey” Tirado, 71, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026. Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Miguel Tirado and Ana Vazquez.
Hector worked in the foundry at Grinnell LLC for 40 years, retiring in 2018. He was passionate about riding motorcycles and was a member of the LAMA Motorcycle Club. Hector enjoyed...
R. Marc Barley
Jul 7, 2026
R. Marc Barley, 63, of Lancaster, passed away after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born on April 1, 1963, Marc was the loving son of the late Richard M. and E. Jane (Schultz) Barley. He was a devoted father to Erin N. Barley & Dude, a proud Pop Pop to Alivia and Ari Abreu, and the longtime companion of...
Pierino "Piero" Dinnocenzo
Jul 7, 2026
Pierino “Piero” Dinnocenzo, 74, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Italy, he later came to the United States, where he built a life supporting his family through hard work and his dedication as an entrepreneur.
Piero was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and son. He was a beautiful soul whose kindness and generosity were felt by...
Reyita M. Ocasio Vega
Jul 7, 2026
Reyita M. Ocasio Vega, 86, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2026. Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Ocasio and Luisa Vega.
Reyita was very social and enjoyed being around friends and family. She often did crossword puzzles and loved being at church. She was a member of San Juan...
