Obituaries

Adam Charles Greiner

Adam Charles Greiner

Apr 20, 2026

Adam Charles Greiner, 47, of London U.K. and formerly of Manheim passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 20, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Charlie H. and Ada Heistand Greiner of Manheim. He graduated from Manheim Central High School in 1996 and then moved onto Emerson College, Boston, Mass., where he received a BS in Fine Arts...

Donna K. Ober

Donna K. Ober

Jun 8, 2026

Donna K. Ober, 79, of Manheim, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Lancaster Nursing & Rehab Center. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Elmer J. and Josephine Seiverling Kreiner. She was the loving wife of Glenn F. Ober Sr. and they would have observed their 59th wedding anniversary this September. Donna worked for the...

Lyle P. Cunningham

Lyle P. Cunningham

Jun 8, 2026

Lyle P. Cunningham, 85, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026, at UPMC Hospital in Lititz.

Born in Elizabethtown, Lyle was the son of the late Raymond L. and Marian (Linhart) Cunningham. He shared a loving marriage with his wife, Truda L. (Schnably) Cunningham, and together they enjoyed nearly 19 wonderful years of marriage. Their anniversary would have...

Robinne L. Lefever

Robinne L. Lefever

Jun 6, 2026

Robinne L. Lefever, 64, of Mount Joy, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Lancaster General Hospital, with family by her side. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Bruce L. and E. Patricia Earhart Lefever. Robinne previously attended Salem United Methodist Church, Manheim, Hempfield United Methodist Church, Lancaster, then Faith United Methodist Church, Lititz. She...

Bertha "Bert" Breneman

Bertha "Bert" Breneman

Jun 6, 2026

Bertha “Bert” Breneman, 95, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at United Zion Retirement Community, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived.

Born in Martindale, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Bertha Nolt Redcay. Bert shared 40 devoted years of marriage with her beloved husband, LeRoy W. Breneman, until his...

Mike Fleck

Mike Fleck

Jun 4, 2026

Mike Fleck 67, of Manheim, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Born in Tyrone, Mike was the son of the late Jesse C. Fleck Sr. and Grace Robison Fleck. He was the devoted husband of Dawn M. Knarr Fleck, and together they would have celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary this September. Mike dedicated his career...

Edna D. Sanko

Edna D. Sanko

Jun 4, 2026

Edna D. Sanko, 78, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Gordonville, she was the daughter of the late Leaman B. and Anna M. Work Harsh. She was the beloved wife of Maurice L. Sanko, who preceded her in death in January 2005.

For many years, Edna shared her talent and friendly...

Roy M. Sides

Roy M. Sides

Jun 1, 2026

Roy M. Sides, of Manheim, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Barbara Geib Sides.

Surviving is a daughter, Tara Gehman, a brother, James L. husband of Judith M. Sides, Elizabethtown, and a sister, Velda M. wife of Percell Garland. He was preceded in death by a brother,...

Dr. Tom R. McElhaney DVM

Dr. Tom R. McElhaney DVM

May 31, 2026

Dr. Tom R. McElhaney, DVM, 78, of Manheim, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, veterinarian, and friend, Tom lived a life marked by compassion, service, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved.

Born in East Liverpool, Ohio, Tom...

Carol A. West

Carol A. West

May 29, 2026

Carol A. West, 80, of Manheim passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Joliet, IL, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Homerding West.

Carol loved her family and was always there for everyone. She was Reliable, Loyal, and Strong. But her compassion and kindness towards everyone was what made her the...

Patricia A. "Pat" Helm

Patricia A. "Pat" Helm

May 24, 2026

Patricia A. “Pat” Helm, 94, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Margaret Daubert Miller. Pat was the beloved wife of the late Richard M. “Dick” Helm, who passed away in March 2010 after 25 years of...

Harold M. Kready

Harold M. Kready

May 22, 2026



Harold M. Kready, 90, of Manheim passed away peacefully at home with family singing him into heaven’s gates on Friday, May 22, 2026. Born in Rapho Township, he was the son of the late Norman B. and Elva Martin Kready. He was the loving husband of Doris J. Leaman Kready and they would have observed their 66th wedding anniversary in...

Jonathan D. "Jon" Evans

Jonathan D. "Jon" Evans

May 20, 2026

Jonathan D. “Jon” Evans, 68, of Manheim, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, surrounded by his family. Jon will be remembered for his humor and love for his family.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Doug and Joan Earhart Evans and a 1976 graduate of Manheim Central High School. Jon shared 38 wonderful years of...

Albert R. Kephart III

Albert R. Kephart III

May 20, 2026

Albert R. “Albie” Kephart III, 32, of Marietta, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. He was the son of Albert R. Kephart II and the late Jill L. (Rote) Kephart.

Albie was a graduate of Donegal High School, class of 2016. Even though his body had failed him, he always had a sharp mind, he was...

Helen S. Stauffer

Helen S. Stauffer

May 19, 2026

Helen S. Stauffer, 83, of Manheim, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Pleasant View Communities, Manheim. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Harry W. and Madalyn Dunkelberger Stephen. She was the loving wife of 62 years to John H. Stauffer of Manheim (Married February 1964). Helen enjoyed reading, gardening, knitting/crocheting, spending time with family,...

L. Marjean "Jeannie" Wolgemuth

L. Marjean "Jeannie" Wolgemuth

May 18, 2026

L. Marjean “Jeannie” Wolgemuth, 76, of Manheim, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and great-aunt, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Hospice & Community Care. Born in Lancaster, she was the cherished daughter of the late Mark S. and Janet Givler Wolgemuth.

Jeannie devoted more than 30 years to her family’s business, T & D Excavating Inc. in Manheim, where...

Jeremy S. Withers

Jeremy S. Withers

May 16, 2026

Jeremy S. Withers, 55, of Ephrata passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday May 16, 2026 at Ephrata Hospital. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Robert D. Withers of Wrightsville and Linda M. (Bowman) Smeltzer of Manheim. Jeremy worked for TE Connectivity, Manheim.

Surviving in addition to his parents is a sister, Wendy McMullen of Lititz, a niece,...

Doris Lorraine Wike

Doris Lorraine Wike

May 16, 2026

Doris Lorraine Wike, 96, of Penryn, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing, Lititz. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Ezra and Mary Weachter Cochran. She was the loving wife of the late Richard J. Wike who passed away in 2009. Lorraine was a member of St. Paul Penryn Lutheran Church...

Lester E. Landis, Jr.

Lester E. Landis, Jr.

May 13, 2026

Lester E. “Les” Landis, Jr., 72, of Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, due to a recent diagnosis of acute leukemia. He was the beloved husband of Judith M. (Zimmerman) Landis, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lester E. and Elizabeth (Houser) Landis.

Les was a graduate of...

David R. Hurlburt

David R. Hurlburt

May 10, 2026

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grampy, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and good friend. David R. “Dave” Hurlburt, 61, of New Danville, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Billings, Montana, while with family.

Born in Blossburg, Tioga County, PA, he was the son of Gerald and Ann (Helsel) Hurlburt and Rhena (Sargeant) Lukawitz.

Dave...