Obituaries

Ray E. Sites

Ray E. Sites

Aug 18, 2024

 Ray E. Sites, 87, of Manheim, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went peacefully home to rest in the arms of his almighty savior, Jesus Christ on August 18, 2024. Born in Mt. Hope, he was the son of the late Menno and Lottie Keener Sites. Ray was the loving husband of Martha M. Leedy Sites and they would have celebrated...

Michael J. Fink

Michael J. Fink

Aug 15, 2024

 Michael J. “Mike” Fink, 66, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the beloved son of the late Donald B. and Kay M. Shreiner Fink. Mike was a graphic designer for F&M College and in his earlier years, he worked for PCAD, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, and as a freelance...

David P. Adcock

David P. Adcock

Aug 14, 2024

 David P. Adcock, 59, of York, beloved husband, father, Pappy, and brother; died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Meadville, he was the son of the late Oreon M. “Odie” and Carmella M. Bonelli Adcock. David was the loving husband of Elizabeth A. Bachman Adcock and they...

Alice "Joyce" Longenecker Smeltzer

Alice "Joyce" Longenecker Smeltzer

Aug 13, 2024

Joyce Smeltzer, born Alice Joyce Longenecker, 91, of Manheim passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, peacefully in her home. Born on December 14, 1932, in Manheim, she was the youngest daughter of the late Abram and Alice Wunderlich Longenecker. Joyce was a 1950 graduate of Manheim Central schools, Philadelphia Bible Institute, later Cairn University, class of 1955, and Elizabethtown...

Veronique Clerveau

Veronique Clerveau

Aug 11, 2024

     Véronique Clerveau, 82, known to those close to her as “Mamote” died peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Port Salut, Haiti, she was the daughter of the late Benoit and Felicia Salomon Clerveau. She was a dynamic, sensitive, kind, and welcoming woman. For many years Veronique had a special mission to...

Lucille "Lucy" Dull

Lucille "Lucy" Dull

Aug 11, 2024

 Lucille “Lucy” Dull, 91, of Lititz, died peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the Gardens of Stevens with family by her side. Born in West Cocalico Twp., she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Lucy Mentzer Light. She was the loving wife of the late William L. Dull Jr. who died in June of 2022 following 71...

Susan G. Knight

Susan G. Knight

Aug 10, 2024

 Susan G. Knight, 80, of Manheim, passed away at her residence on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John K. and Amelia G. Galbreath Myer. She was the loving wife of the late Robert J. Knight who passed away in 2022. Susan was a member of Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Manheim. She...

Donald Y. "Don" Royer

Donald Y. "Don" Royer

Aug 9, 2024

Donald Y. “Don” Royer, 88, of Manheim passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 9, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born in Manheim, he was the son of the late Harvey K. and Caroline Yeager Duncan Royer. He was the loving husband of Lois Linder Royer, with whom he celebrated 66 years of marriage. He retired as a clutch...

Carrie Kramer Rodgers

Carrie Kramer Rodgers

Aug 8, 2024

Carrie Kramer Rodgers, 45, of Lititz, died surrounded by family and friends on August 8, 2024 at UPMC Lititz. She was the wife of Buddy R. Rodgers, Jr. of Lititz. Born on November 6, 1978 in Incheon, South Korea, she arrived in America in 1982 to become the daughter of C. David and Carol (Rathman) Kramer of Lititz 

Carrie served with...

Pamela Kay Brubaker

Pamela Kay Brubaker

Aug 8, 2024

 Pamela Kay Brubaker, 79, of Mount Joy, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Urbana, Illinois February 28, 1945, the daughter of Milo and Verna (Augsburger) Heiser. 

She attended Goshen College, Goshen Indiana, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in...

Frederick T. Johnson

Frederick T. Johnson

Aug 7, 2024

 Frederick T. Johnson, 86, formerly of Steelton, died peacefully, Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Oak Hill Village, Middletown. Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary B. Johnson. Fred proudly served in the U.S. Navy, and worked as a procurement officer at Mechanicsburg Naval Depot. He enjoyed taking hikes to enjoy nature, and splitting wood. 

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Sandra K. Lauchman

Sandra K. Lauchman

Aug 5, 2024

Sandra Kay Lauchman, of Thomasville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully, embraced by her loving family on August 5, 2024. Born on November 19, 1962, she was a daughter of Jane Thomas and the late Larry Lauchman. Sandy spent her life surrounded by those she loved, including her loving and faithful partner Mark Fitzkee; her mother, Jane Thomas; her sisters, Sharon Daniels...

Michael C. "Mike" McCauley

Michael C. "Mike" McCauley

Aug 2, 2024

Michael C. “Mike” McCauley, 68, of Manheim passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024. Born in Jamaica, New York, he was the son Maryanne (White) McCauley of Queens, NY, and the late Michael C. McCauley Sr. He was the loving husband of Carol Nicolini-McCauley. Mike was Vice President of Production for Apparel Industry in New York. He attended St....

Eleanor S. Sloan

Eleanor S. Sloan

Jul 31, 2024

Eleanor Sharpe Barbour Sloan of the Long Community in Lancaster ended her earthly journey on July 31, 2024. Giving praise and gratitude to her Lord for a long life of 106 years. Born in Philadelphia, reared in Narberth, PA, she was the daughter of the late Linwood Sharpe of West Chester and Alama (Krieg) of Philadelphia. Eleanor graduated from Lower...

Edna W. Petticoffer

Edna W. Petticoffer

Jul 31, 2024

 Edna W. Petticoffer, 84, of Maytown, died on July 31, 2024 at Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County. She was the wife of the late Clyde E. Petticoffer. Born in Strasburg Twp. on September 25, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Mary (Wolfe) Wiggins.

She was a 1958 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. Edna was a...

Miriam Mohler Witmer

Miriam Mohler Witmer

Jul 31, 2024

Miriam Mohler Witmer, age 93, resident of Landis Homes for over 20 years passed away on July 31, 2024 after a decline of several years.

Miriam was born Sept 19, 1930, in Ephrata, PA to Martin and Barbara (Seigrist) Mohler. She attended Napierville Parochial Elementary School in Stevens, PA, and graduated from Cocalico High School in 1948.

She married H. Howard Witmer...

Richard G. Hackman

Richard G. Hackman

Jul 29, 2024

 Richard G. “Rick” Hackman, 62, formerly of Lititz, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. Born in Elizabeth Township, he was the son of the late Gene Hackman. Rick enjoyed farming on the family farm and designing and flying rockets in his free time. 

 Surviving are two cousins: James Hackman companion of Amber Kreider of Newmanstown and Barry Hackman.

There will be...

Mervin B. King

Mervin B. King

Jul 28, 2024

Mervin B. King, 83, of Newmanstown, died on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at home. Born in White Horse, he was the son of the late Elam and Miriam (Beiler) King. 

Mervin was a mechanic who owned Merv’s Speed Shop, most recently he was a school bus driver for Conestoga Valley School District, and he owned and operated a Shaklee business for...

Joyce Uhrich Brenneman

Joyce Uhrich Brenneman

Jul 28, 2024

     Joyce Uhrich Brenneman, 87, of Manheim, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness. She was the widow of Elvin E. Brenneman who died in 2017. They had been married 61 years. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Charlotte (Wertz) Uhrich. Joyce had been a teller at...

Mark A. Tyler

Mark A. Tyler

Jul 28, 2024

 Mark A. Tyler, 72, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Emerald Rehab & Healthcare Center, Elizabethtown. Born in York, he was the son of the late Allen P. and Margaret Brown Tyler. He was the loving fiancé of Vicki Smith, Lancaster. Mark worked for BAE Systems, York for 38 years where he was a part of...