Obituaries
Rylan Trent Weiler
Jul 27, 2024
Rylan T. Weiler, 16, passed away in Tioga County, Pa, on July 27, 2024 as the result of an accident. Born on March 25, 2008, Rylan was the son of Joseph and Yvonne (Horst) Weiler of Manheim. He attended Lime Rock Mennonite Church, Lititz. Rylan also attended Oak Lane Mennonite School and had recently graduated. He was employed as a...
Leslie C. Evans
Jul 25, 2024
Leslie C. Evans, 68, of Manheim, died peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Ephrata Manor. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late R. Douglas and E. Joan Earhart Evans. Leslie was a 1973 graduate of Manheim Central High School, and continued her education receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Millersville University, and a Nursing Degree...
Carl Tony Hoover
Jul 23, 2024
Carl Tony Hoover, 79, of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his residence. He was the devoted husband of the late Constance (Donal) Hoover. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Carl H. and Carda (Elliot) Hoover. Carl was a respected HVAC engineer for Witmer Co. in New Holland and shared...
David A. Smith
Jul 23, 2024
David A. Smith, 67, of Manheim, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Lebanon Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of E. Jane Flory Smith of Mount Joy and the late Benjamin Smith. Dave was the fiancé of the late Georgia Bernhardt. David attended Manheim Central High School. David served in the United States...
Larry L. Deemer
Jul 23, 2024
Larry L. Deemer, 85, of Lititz, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at UPMC Lititz. Born in Lancaster Co. on July 13, 1939 he was the son of the late Leroy Deemer. He was the husband of the late June E. Deemer.
Larry was a veteran of the United States Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. After his military...
Sandra M. "Sandy" Herzog
Jul 22, 2024
It is with great sadness the family of Sandra “Sandy” M. Herzog, 77, of Manheim announce her passing on Tuesday, July 22, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Bradford, PA she was the daughter of the late William Harrison Lawson and Clarabelle Lawson (Abrams). She is survived by her husband William “Bill” T. Herzog. Sandy and Bill recently celebrated...
Matthew D. "Matt" Ferruzza
Jul 20, 2024
Matthew D. “Matt” Ferruzza, 28, of Elizabethtown, died unexpectedly, Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was the loving husband of Brianna (Mizak) Ferruzza, and father of “Vinny” Ferruzza. Born in Hershey, he is the son of David and Mary (Urban) Ferruzza of Mount Joy. Matt was the shop manager for DNA Automotive, Ephrata. He was a graduate of Donegal...
Charles Milsen Reading
Jul 19, 2024
Charles Milsen Reading, 85, formerly of Lititz, died Friday July 19, 2024 at Keystone Villa, Ephrata, where he was a resident. Born in Pottsville on February 14, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Childs) Reading. Charlie married his lovely wife Luise (Wubbena) Reading on November 23, 1968. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he worked...
Mary Jane Doster
Jul 16, 2024
Mary Jane H. Doster, age 82, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her 2 children and all of her “care giving” family on July 16, 2024 in Houston, Texas. She is survived by her daughters Sheri and Heather, and grandsons Henry and Cameron who knew her as their wonderful “Mimi”. Although Mary Jane has left us, she is now...
Randy L. Young
Jul 12, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the death of Randy Young of Manheim. He passed at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Tina, who were married over 28 years. He was also survived by children Randy Young, Jr. (Laura) of Lewistown and Michelle Doster (Jacob) of Mountville, grandchildren: Damian, Savannah,...
Wesley Boyd McLaughlin
Jul 11, 2024
Wesley Boyd McLaughlin of Columbia died unexpectedly on July 11, 2024, at the age of 59. Wes was a builder who held the distinction of building his first custom home at the age of 19. McLaughlin Builders went on to construct or remodel hundreds of homes in the area for over 40 years. He helped countless families and multiple generations...
L. Ruth Bruckhart
Jul 7, 2024
L. Ruth Bruckhart, 86, formerly of Manheim, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at her home in Stevens. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Elvin R. and Martha (Hostetter) Hershey. She was the wife of E. Richard Bruckhart, and they observed their 64th wedding anniversary this past March. Ruth was a faithful...
Kyle Anthony Costrello
Jul 7, 2024
Kyle Anthony Costrello, 33, of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he is the son of Beth Moore Weirich wife of Michael Weirich of Hollidaysburg and the late Tony Costrello husband of Nancy Costrello. Kyle was a prolific auto body paint technician and mechanic in the industry. Kyle’s passion in life was smoking tires,...
Julia G. Longenecker
Jul 7, 2024
Julia G. Longenecker, 99, of Lititz, died peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Brethren Village Retirement Community. Born in Warwick Township, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Eva Groff Lutz. Julia was the loving wife of the late Roy E. Longenecker who died in March of 2006. She was an active and faithful member of Florin...
Thelma M. Zimmerman
Jul 7, 2024
Thelma M. Zimmerman, 82, of Lititz, entered peacefully into the presence of Jesus her Savior on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at UPMC Hospital, Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Helen Erb Good. Thelma was the loving wife of Lester L. Zimmerman and they would have observed their 63rd wedding anniversary in September...
S. Lorraine Cassel
Jul 2, 2024
S. Lorraine Cassel, 91, of Manheim, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Pleasant View Communities. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Elam and Lizzie Dinger Gerhart. A homemaker, Lorraine was the loving wife of the late John F. Cassel who died in March of 2006 following 51 years of marriage. She was a 1950...
D. Faye Fitzpatrick
Jun 30, 2024
D. Faye Fitzpatrick, 92, of Mount Joy, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the loving wife of the late John Lester, Donald Zubrod, and Allison Fitzpatrick. Born in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ruth (Jones) Gindlesperger. Faye was...
Judy Kay Deppen
Jun 24, 2024
Judy Kay (Spicher) Deppen, 75, of Lititz PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 24, 2024. Born in Harrisburg on May 26, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Donald L. and Betty A. (Kissinger) Spicher. Judy was a 1967 graduate of Upper Dauphin Area High School. She was a licensed practical nurse, working in hospitals,...
James E. "Jim" Hockenberry III
Jun 22, 2024
James E. “Jim” Hockenberry III, of Manheim, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James E. Hockenberry, Jr. and Maybelle Christ Groff, and his step father Wilmer Groff. He was the husband of Beverly A. “Bev” Hollinger Hockenberry. Jim retired from Armstrong, Lancaster....
Earl F. "Smiley" Gernert
Jun 20, 2024
Earl F. “Smiley” Gernert, 87, of Manheim, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Londonderry Township, he was the son of the late Harry and Lillian Winklebleck Gernert. He was the loving husband of R. Arlene Hoover Gernert and they observed their 69th wedding anniversary this past February. Smiley retired from the Wilbur Chocolate...
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