Obituaries

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L.C. Baird, 80: L.C. Baird of Lancaster, formerly of Frisco, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2023. Born in Merkel, TX, L.C. was the son of the late Lloyd Clarence and Geneva Juanita (Hammack) Baird. In high school, he was president of the FFA club and achieved a champion pig trophy.; Continue >

Mary E. Barger, 93: Continue >

Evelyn Lorraine Bear, 87: Evelyn Lorraine Bear (nee Leachey) entered into eternal rest December 2, 2023. She was the loving wife of James (Yogi) Bear, who preceeded her in death, and devoted mother of Rick Bear and his wife Gayle, Sharon Race, and Kenneth and Kevin Bear, both of whom also preceeded her in death. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, her loving sister, Sylvia McLaughlin and her brother Jerry Leachey and his wife Rose. Another brother, Larry Leachey, preceeded her in death.; Continue >

Beatrice Becker, 90: Beatrice Becker, age 90 years, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully at Hospice and Community Care of Mount Joy, PA on December 22, 2023.; Continue >

Richard S. Bell, 88: Richard S. Bell (Dick), 88, of Lititz, and formerly of Bedford and Flourtown, PA, was born in Baltimore, MD, on October 14, 1935, and died peacefully at Moravian Manor in Lititz on December 13, 2023, following a brief but intense battle with a brain tumor. He was predeceased by his parents, Frederick Dawson and Evelyn P. Bell, and his brother, Frederick Dawson, Jr.; Continue >

Janis Bicevskis, 97: Janis Bicevskis, 97, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023. Born in Latvia, he came to America after World War II, fleeing the communist takeover of his country.; Continue >

Susan E. Brenner, 75: Susan E. Brenner, 75, of Conestoga passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, December 7, 2023, with her family by her side. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late John K. Frey and Lillian (Caswell). She was the wife of the late James M. Brenner, Jr., whom she married in June of 1972.; Continue >

Jeremy Paul Brown, 44: Jeremy Paul Brown, 44, of Landisville, fought a courageous 8-month battle with neuroendocrine cancer and passed away at home surrounded by loving family on November 30, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Stephen Brown and the late Denise (Lapham) Brown. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Tennille (Summers) Brown.; Continue >

Annetta F. Brubaker, 93: Annetta F. Brubaker, 93, of Lancaster, PA passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy surrounded by her loving family. Born in Neffsville, PA she was the daughter of the late John K. and Mamie W. Forney. She was the loving wife of the late Charles Brubaker who passed away in 2015.; Continue >

Shirley R. Burger, 90: Upon God’s calling, Shirley R. Burger, 90, peacefully exchanged time for eternity on December 2, 2023, at Oak Leaf Manor South on Hospice Care. Shirley was born in Lancaster, PA, and was the daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Bitner) Rieker. Shirley’s husband of 57 years, John P. Burger, preceded her in death on January 3, 2011.; Continue >

Henry C. “Clay” Burkholder, Jr, 84: Henry C. "Clay" Burkholder, Jr., aged 84, passed away at Hospice and Community Care on Monday, December 4, 2023. He was born in Lancaster, PA, to Henry C. Burkholder, Sr., and Catharine (Falck). Clay was the beloved husband of Barbara (Forrey) Burkholder.; Continue >

Adrienne M. Butts, 45: Adrienne M. (French) Butts, 45, passed away peacefully at home in Lititz, Pennsylvania on December 3, 2023, surrounded by her family. She bravely fought brain cancer for over a year and a half prior to her passing. Daughter of the late Fred French and Beatrice (DeStephen) Latini, Adrienne was born in Huntington Station, New York, on March 30, 1978.; Continue >

Charles Wayne Carey, 66: Charles Wayne Carey, “Chuck,” 66, of Elizabethtown, PA died Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Milton Hershey Medical Center, and has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior and heavenly Father.; Continue >

Doris F. Carlson, 94: Doris F. Carlson, 94, of Willow Street passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Raymond and Anne Fiscus. Doris pursued education at Boston University, where she earned an associate degree.; Continue >

Carlos A. Carrazana Ricardo, 18: Carlos A. Carrazana Ricardo, 18, of Lancaster, a senior at JP McCaskey High School, died suddenly in Baltimore on 11/27/23. Born in Santiago, Cuba, son of Yanet Ricardo Vega (Daisnel Aliaga) and Eliden Carrazana.; Continue >

Charles “Chub” Chretien, 78: Charles “Chub” Chretien passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on August 11, 1945. He was the husband of Doris Hershey Chretien for 53 years. Together they raised four boys: Dale, Wayne, Coleman, and Patrick, and one girl, Deborah.; Continue >

Susan L. “Susie” Corpman, 63: Susan L. “Susie” Corpman, 63, of Wylie, TX, a beacon of love and joy, passed away on November 29, 2023 at Richardson Methodist Hospital.; Continue >

Julian Luciano Cruz, 89: Julian Luciano Cruz, 89, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on December 6, 2023. Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Thomas Luciano Gonzalez and Eugenia Cruz Plaza. He was married over 68 years to his beloved wife, Maria Isabel Acevedo Luciano.; Continue >

Lydia Delgado, 76: Lydia Delgado, 76, of Lancaster, PA, and formerly of Florida, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, PA, on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. She celebrated 33 years of marriage to her husband Candido M. Delgado last July 28th.; Continue >

Donald L. Denlinger, 80: Donald L. Denlinger, aged 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at home on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Gladys (Zimmerman) and Harry S. Denlinger. Donald was the beloved husband of Cynthia (Shelly) Denlinger, and they shared over 56 years of marriage together.; Continue >

Frank DeVere, 63: Frank DeVere, 63, of Lititz, went to be with the Lord December 1, 2023. Born in Dortmund, Germany, he was the son of Clifford and Ursula DeVere. He worked for over 19 years as a Senior Final Assembly operator at Sechan Electronics.; Continue >

Stephen S. Fisher, 92: Stephen S. Fisher, a resident of Willow Street, PA died peacefully in his home on December 18, 2023.; Continue >

Marjorie M. Frank, 87: Marjorie M. Frank, 87, of Willow Valley Communities passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at LGH. Born in Boston, MA she was the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Mullan) McKeon. She was the loving wife of Paul T. Frank with whom she married in 1958 and shared over 64 years of marriage.; Continue >

Jamie L. Fryberger, 62: Jamie L. Fryberger, 62, of New Providence, left this world on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, to join her family in Heaven.; Continue >

Delfo G. Garbini, 92: Delfo G. Garbini, 92, of Millersville, went to be with the Lord on December 8th, 2023. Born in Penns Grove, N.J., he was the son of the late Alassandro and Maria Garbini. He worked for over 35 years at RCA as an electrical engineer.; Continue >

Gloria G. Gerz, 90: Gloria G. Gerz was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 11, 2023.; Continue >

Marian Leah Hartl, 66: Marian Leah Hartl, 66, of East Petersburg, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 27, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Hartl.; Continue >

Harvey J. Heinly, 97: Harvey J. Heinly was a quiet man, humble, with many talents that would be revealed bit by bit to those who got to know him. He passed away on December 1, 2023, at the age of 97. He was a lifelong resident of Royersford, PA, until his final years at Landis Homes.; Continue >

Walter Raymond Herring, 92: Walter Raymond Herring, 92, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2023. Walter married Barbara (Hunter) Herring, who preceded him in death on August 22, 2009. They were married for 58 years. He was born in Chester, PA to the late Walter and Gertrude Herring on May 30, 1931. “Wally” grew up in a loving family with two brothers: Lawrence, who preceded him in death, and Richard, of Unionville, PA.; Continue >

Gina M. Hill, 91: Gina M. (DiTecco) Hill, 91, of Manheim, died on November 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.; Continue >

Karl Bruce Himmelberger, 73: Karl Bruce “Bert” Himmelberger, 73, of Millersville, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023. Born in Pottsville, PA he was the son of the late Harry and Anna Himmelberger.; Continue >

Maureen J. Hoffman, 77: Maureen J. Hoffman, 77 passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital due to chronic medical conditions. She was born September 25,1946 in Manhattan, NY to the late Donald J. and Margaret Grant.; Continue >

Carolyn J. Hopkins (nee Griffin), 88: “The most wonderful things in life are neither seen nor touched, but are only felt with the heart.” With family by her side, Carolyn passed gently with the Lord’s embrace and joined those beloved who have gone before.; Continue >

Hedy E. Houghton, 75: Hedy E. Houghton, 75, of Willow Street, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. She was born in Millersville and was the wife of Earl R. Houghton, Jr.; Continue >

Aiden Scott Kimmet, 25: Born on April 9, 1998, in Lancaster, PA, Aiden Scott Kimmet left this world too soon on November 28, 2023, at the young age of 25. Aiden was the cherished son of Bryan Kimmet and Sheri Kimmet (Buchter).; Continue >

Ted Fisher Kreider, 69: Ted Fisher Kreider was born on December 1, 1954 & passed away on December 17,2023 at the age of 69 from pancreatic cancer! Ted grew up in Southern Lancaster County, son of Mary & Robert Kreider. The family moved to Clearwater Beach, Florida for Robert’s health but traveled back & forth to PA over the course of the next several years, returning permanently to PA when Ted was 12 or 13 years old! He graduated from Penn Manor high school, class of 1971 on a Friday and immediately went to work on Monday!; Continue >

Emma Grace (Rixey) Lambert, 92: Emma Grace (Rixey) Lambert, 92, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023. Born in Jacobs Creek, PA, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Olive B. Rixey. She got married in Winchester, VA in 1953 to Charles W. (Chuck) Lambert, and they lived in Bordentown, NJ while he was in the army. After moving back to western PA to start a family, they relocated to the Millersville area in 1959. She and Chuck, who predeceased her in 2021, were married for 68 years.; Continue >

Nancy M. Lips, 74: Nancy M. (Habecker) Lips, 74, of Lancaster, was welcomed into the gates of heaven on December 14, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Joseph G. Sr., and Alice Jane (Maynard) Habecker. Nancy was the devoted wife to George Lips, of Lancaster, for over 44 years.; Continue >

Xo Shaina Yang Lo, 51: At the age of 51, Xo Shaina Yang Lo went into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. For five years, she fought a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 3, 1972, she was the daughter of Gnia Cha Yang and Ka Ying Thao. She shared over 32 years of marriage, memories, and love, with Keng Lo of Leola.; Continue >

Helen Logan, 102: Helen Logan, age 102, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday December 24, 2023. Born in Vira, PA., Helen was the daughter of the late Wilbur H. and Della M. (Wray) Johns.; Continue >

H. James Loke, 77: H. James “Jim” Loke, 77, of Lancaster, ended a courageous 23-year battle with Parkinsons Disease, on December 12, 2023. Born in Montreal, Quebec, he was the son of the late Harold R. and Margaret I. Loke. He shared countless memories and immeasurable amounts of love with his wife of 43 years, Karen E. (Cook) Loke.; Continue >

Robert E. Magill, Sr., 82: Robert E. Magill, 82-year-old Vietnam Veteran, died at home surrounded by family and friends. Husband to Shirley for 56 years; father to Bob Jr., Stephen, and Jennifer; grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and kind to all he met. He will be missed. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice & Community Care are appreciated.; Continue >

Anneliese E. A. Martin, 90: Anneliese E.A. Martin, of Millersville, passed away on November 26, 2023. She was born on September 18, 1933, in Germany, and her journey through life was marked by resilience, love, and a commitment to family and community.; Continue >

Sheri Anne Mason, 51: Sheri Anne Mason, 51, of Lancaster, passed away from a hard battle with cancer on December 14, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Karolann (Webb) and the late Jerry Hoeltzle. She was married over 28 years to her husband, Chad C. Mason.; Continue >

Ruth P. Modderman, 92: Ruth P. Modderman, 92, of Willow Street, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023. Born in Boston to Gustave C. Schmunk and Dorothy Sweeney, Ruth's life was marked by love, service, and a passion for literature.; Continue >

Irmgard Neeff, 89: On December 2, 2023, Irmgard Neeff fell asleep in death. Irmgard was 89 years old at the time of her passing. Born in 1934 in Pirmasens, Germany her parents were Richard and Berta Neeff. In 1953 she came to the United States at 19 years of age.; Continue >

James (Jim) H. Nehr, 68: James (Jim) H. Nehr, 68, of Stevens, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was born on June 10, 1955 in Lancaster, PA and was the son of the late Earl C. and Mary A. Nehr. Jim was the beloved husband of the late Vicki L. (Groff) who passed away in 2017.; Continue >

Edith Annemarie Ritchie, 85: Edith Annemarie Ritchie, 85, of Denver, PA and formerly of Schweinfurt, Germany, passed away on November 29, 2023.; Continue >

Joyce A. Rogers, 91: Joyce A. Rogers, 91, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Landis Homes.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Edward W. and Mildred (Wilkinson) Moore.; Continue >

Debra Lynn Rowe, 66: Debra Lynn Rowe 66, of Nottingham, PA, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.; Continue >

Thomas E. Rudzinski Retired Manheim Township Police Chief, 58: Thomas E. Rudzinski, 58, of Manheim Township, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 after battling cancer. He was born in Porchester, NY and is the son of Edward & Palma (Bendino) Rudzinski of Lancaster.; Continue >

Angel Armando Sample, 33: Angel Armando Sample, 33, of Lancaster, died suddenly on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of Angel Sample and Noemi Matos, of Lancaster.; Continue >

David Charles Schmid, 62: David Charles Schmid, 62, passed away at his Kinzers, PA home on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was the loving husband of Kim M. (Rineer) Schmid for 38 years.; Continue >

Elizabeth (Betsy) Schott, 78: Betsy Schott, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on December 2, 2023, at Brethren Village after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer. Betsy had live.d at 423 N Charlotte St., Lancaster for almost 40 years. Betsy was born 1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Donald and Anne Schott (both deceased) of Lewisburg, PA.; Continue >

Dawn Marie Shultz, 77: Dawn Marie Hawkins Shultz, age 77, passed away on December 20, 2023, surrounded by the love of friends and family. The daughter of John Hawkins and Jacqueline Keemer, Dawn graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School with the class of 1964. In 1966, she furthered her education by earning an associate degree in business administration from Goldey Beacom College.; Continue >

Jay Henry Shutt, 89: Jay Henry Shutt passed away on December 14th surrounded by his family at the VA Medical Center. Jay was the 6th of 10 children born August 30th, 1934, to Jacob and Mary Shutt in Harrisburg, Pa.; Continue >

Donald B. Snyder, 76: Donald B. Snyder 76, of Lititz, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on December 8, 2023. Born to Warren and Kathryn Snyder on April 12, 1947, Donald led a life marked by kindness, generosity, and a passion for family. Donald earned a BA in Science of Horticulture at Penn State University. It was during his senior year that he met the love of his life, Nancy Snyder, with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage on November 22, 2023.; Continue >

Lynn M. Snyder, 74: Lynn M. Snyder, 74, passed away on November 30, 2023. She was born in Lancaster, PA, the daughter of the late Miriam Jane (Heart) and Thomas M. Groff.; Continue >

James B. Stere, Jr., 91: James B. Stere, Jr., 91, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Brethren Village. Born in Williamsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Gaynell (Morgan) and James B. Stere, Sr. James was the beloved husband of Julia V. (West). Celebrating 38 years of marriage, Jim often expressed, “We make a great team!”; Continue >

Stephen Stahl Strunck, 81: Stephen Stahl Strunck (Steve) was born on August 24, 1942 in Milwaukee WI and died on December 16, 2023 at Moravian Manor in Lititz PA after a long illness.
He was predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Dorothy Strunck and Aunt Betty Lou Stahl. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joanne Potts Strunck; son Brian (Kelly) from Massillon OH, son Erik (Amy) from Cary NC, six grandchildren (Sarah, Jonathan, MaryKate, Elias, Elijah, and Lily); brother Peter VanAllen from Cottage Grove OR; and sister-in-law Susan Potts (Karen Kohn) from Lewes DE.; Continue >

David Eugene Sweigart, 81: David Eugene Sweigart, 81, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Carl and Mildred Sweigart.; Continue >

David Allan “Dave” Talmas, 74: David Allan “Dave” Talmas, 74, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023. Born in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of the late Jacob and Miriam Talmas. He shared over 51 years of marriage with his wife, Laurie (Cluck) Talmas.; Continue >

Jeanne Edwards Tesnar, 94: Jeanne Edwards Tesnar, 94, formerly of Manheim Township, passed away at Mennonite Home on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was the wife of the late Edward F. Tesnar, for 56 years before his death in 2008.; Continue >

Carl A. Ulrich, 69: Carl Ulrich of Lancaster passed away on Tuesday, November 28 at Lancaster General after battling complications from Pneumonia. He was the son of the late Joseph and Julie (Ortleib) Ulrich. He was the husband of Debbie Ulrich for 45 years.; Continue >

Kathleen S. Van Gorden, 92: Kathleen Patricia (Schmidt) Van Gorden, 92, of Lititz, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on December 7, 2023 in her apartment at Luther Acres. She was the wife of Charles L. Van Gorden who passed in March 2016. They had been married 63 years.; Continue >

Corrine L. Wenger, 60: Corrine L. Wenger, 60, of Lititz, PA passed away on Friday, December 8th, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Russell D. Wenger and the daughter of the late Ronald E. Sweigart and Joyce M. Sweigart.; Continue >

Robert L Wickenheiser, 82: Robert L Wickenheiser, 82, of Lititz, passed away surrounded by his family, December 12, 2023. He was born to the late Robert and Mildred Wickenheiser, in Columbia, PA. He retired from the Bridgestone/Firestone Corporation after serving in management for many years there. He was an active member of Saint Anne’s Catholic Church with his wife for over 50 years.; Continue >

Sally Ann (Beamesderfer) Williams, 80: Sally Ann (Beamesderfer) Williams, 80, passed away on Dec. 2, 2023. Born in Reamstown, she was the daughter of the late Elva (Sweigart) and Warren Beamesderfer. Sally was the adoring wife of Melvin Williams.; Continue >

Charles Granville Wilson, 69: Continue >

Margaret J. “Meg” Zapata, 55: Margaret J. “Meg” Zapata, 55, of Lancaster passed away peacefully Saturday, December 2, 2023 from natural causes surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, PA she was the daughter of Carol (Sutcliffe) Jenkins and the late Dr. Thomas Jenkins. She was the loving wife of William D. “Zap” Zapata with whom she just celebrated 25 years of marriage on November 27th.; Continue >

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