Obituaries
Mary Jean Kraybill
Dec 14, 2025
Mary Jean Kraybill, of Lititz and formerly of Elizabethtown, a loving and gracious giver to family, church, and community, died on December 14, 2025, at the age of 102, at Landis Homes.
Born on October 31, 1923, the oldest child of Elam F. and Anna Witmer Sherer of Mount Joy, she married her lifetime love, Simon Kraybill, on October 21, 1944....
Carl Anthony "Tony" Ginder
Jan 3, 2026
Carl Anthony “Tony” Ginder, 59, Born in Lancaster, departed peacefully, Saturday, January 3, 2025 at his residence of Mount Joy, PA. Tony is the loving husband of Enerys “Emma” (Rosada) Ginder. Tony is the beloved son of Ann (Ginder) Simonetti of Lancaster. Tony grew up in Chicago & is son to Lou Simonetti. Tony is a member of Sacred Heart...
Alice T. Peiffer
Jan 1, 2026
Alice T. Peiffer, 94, of Lititz, formerly of Manheim, reposed in the Lord on January 1, 2026, at Luther Acres in Lititz. A loving wife and mother, she was married to Melvin E. Peiffer for 62 years until his passing in 2014. Born in Manheim, Alice was the daughter of the late James Edward and Mary Alice (Hartley) Taylor.
Alice was...
Nancy Lou Schreiner
Dec 31, 2025
Nancy Lou Schreiner Nancy Lou Schreiner, 87, of Manheim, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 31st. She passed away at Pleasant View Communities after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.
Born in Altoona, Nancy was the daughter of the late Adam and Esther (Miner) Erb. Nancy attended Philadelphia College of the Bible, where she...
Jeffrey L. "Jeff" Fritz
Dec 28, 2025
Jeffrey L. “Jeff” Fritz, 56, of Manheim, passed away at home on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Born in Harrison Township, PA, he was the son of the late Ronald and Patricia A. (Bowser) Fritz.
Jeff was employed by Mount Joy Wire Corp for 24 years. In his leisure time, he enjoyed working on cars, riding and appreciating Harley-Davidson motorcycles, spending time...
Denise T. Quatse
Dec 28, 2025
After a hard-fought, four year and two month battle with stage IV colon cancer, Denise T. Quatse, died at home on December 28, 2025.
Denise cherished time spent with her family and friends and found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved nature and especially enjoyed going to the beach, fishing, birdwatching, gardening, and camping. She also always looked...
Joseph L. Shields
Dec 26, 2025
Joseph L Shields, 65, of Honesdale, PA passed away on December 26, 2025 at the home of his son Eric in Elizabethtown, PA. He was born on January 30,1960 to the late Joseph R. and Joyce (Rosencranse) Shields. Surviving are his sons: Eric and wife Danielle, Randy and wife Chelsea and his daughter Keli and her husband Jack Peters. Grandchildren:...
Erma V. May
Dec 26, 2025
Erma V. May, 91, of Manheim, died peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Pleasant View Communities. Born in Elizabethtown, she was the daughter of the late, Guy A. and Myrtie Fansler May. Erma was the loving wife of the late, George H. May, Sr. who died in October 2014 following 63 years of marriage. In 1951 Erma graduated...
Glenn K. Metzler
Dec 26, 2025
Glenn K. Metzler, 89, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Landis Homes. Born in Manheim, he was the son of the late John N. and Mary Kready Metzler. He was the loving husband of the late Faye L. Griffith Metzler who passed away this past September. Glenn retired from the Lancaster Post Office and attended Calvary...
Dorothy M. "Dottie" Rosenquist
Dec 21, 2025
Dorothy M. “Dottie” Rosenquist, 96, of Lititz, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, died peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Legend of Lititz. Born in Teaneck, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George B. and Dorothy Snyder Pierson. Dottie was the loving wife of the late Edward O. Rosenquist who died in December of 2016 following 66 years...
Beth Ann Hoffer
Dec 21, 2025
Beth Ann Hoffer, 80, formerly of Manheim, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lewisburg, she was the daughter of the late Clarence J. and Evelyn Wands Stratton. She was the loving wife of the late Roderick W. Frey Sr. who died in 1998 and her second husband the late Clair C. Hoffer who...
David W. Dinger
Dec 18, 2025
David W. Dinger, 67, of York, and formerly of Manheim, died Thursday, December 18, 2025 at WellSpan York Hospital. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Paul K. and Erla Gerhart Dinger. David was the fiancé of Tammy Kline of York. For many years David worked as a Parts Technician for Messick Farm Equipment Company, Mount Joy....
James C. Snell
Dec 15, 2025
James C. Snell of Manheim, PA, age 83, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, December 15th, 2025 after prolonged kidney dialysis and other health issues. He was surrounded by family and friends while passing peacefully. He was the loving husband of his wife and best friend, Barbara Keller Snell, for nearly sixty years. He was a father to...
Romaine Hershey
Dec 15, 2025
Romaine Hershey, 98, of Penryn, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, died peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Landis Homes. Born in Penryn, she was the daughter of the late Luke and Elsie Eckert Groff. A homemaker, Romaine was the loving wife of the late Glenn H. Hershey who died in January of 2011. She was an active...
Judith A. "Judy" Bollinger
Dec 14, 2025
Judith A. “Judy” Bollinger, 77, of Manheim, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Mary Myers Stauffer Gochnauer. She was the loving wife of James H. “Jim” Bollinger and they observed their 36th wedding anniversary this month. Judy was a member of Florin Church...
Kenneth W. Good
Dec 12, 2025
Kenneth W. “Ken” Good, 88, of Mount Joy passed away at home on Friday, December 12, 2025. Born in Mount Joy, he was the son of the late Clayton B. and Grace Wolgemuth Good. He was the loving husband of Shirley (Bates) Good. Retired in 1999, Ken was a lab technician for thirty years at Armstrong – Ceiling Plant, Marietta....
John A. Gainer
Dec 11, 2025
John A. Gainer, 88, of Manheim, died peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Millersville, he was the son of the late James and Clara Wise Gainer. John was the loving husband of Audrey Grube Gainer and they observed their 66th wedding anniversary in September of this year. A proud veteran, John served in...
Harold W. Cassel
Dec 10, 2025
Harold W. Cassel, 84, of Manheim passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John L. and Elsie (Wisegarver) Cassel. He was the loving husband of Sherry D. (Lord) Cassel and they observed their 52nd wedding anniversary this past June. Harold retired in 2008...
Blanche R. Kauffman
Dec 8, 2025
Blanche R. Kauffman, 99, of Manheim, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Pleasant View Communities, Manheim. Born in Leacock Township, she was the daughter of the late Harry B. and Ella (Foltz) Greiner. She was the loving wife of the late Ellis “Roy” Kauffman who died in 2018. Blanche was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manheim.
Surviving...
Fred G. Adams
Dec 5, 2025
Fred G. Adams, 85, a life-long resident of Lititz; beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025 surrounded by his family at UPMC, Lititz. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Roy and Alta Zuck Adams. Fred was the loving husband of Patricia “Pat” Tangert Adams and they observed their 62nd wedding anniversary...
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