Obituaries

Michael Katchur

Michael Katchur

Jan 23, 2024

Michael Katchur, 74, formerly of Reading, died peacefully, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Newport Meadows, Christiana PA.  He was the widower of Cheryl K. Marsden. wife of 5 years.  Born in Shenandoah, PA he was the son of the late Michael and Dorothy (Skasko) Katchur.  Mike was in automotive sales for various companies most of his life and enjoyed tinkering...

James L. Enck

James L. Enck

Jan 22, 2024

            James L. Enck, 71, of Lititz, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late W. Roy and Doris Runkel Enck. 

            Surviving are several cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother, Scott Enck.

            Services are private and...

Cheryl K. Marsden

Cheryl K. Marsden

Jan 22, 2024

Cheryl Ann Krull Marsden, 74, of Lititz, PA, went to the arms of Jesus her Savior, on January 22, 2024 following a debilitating fall.  Cheryl was born on September 2, 1949 and raised in Whitinsville, MA, where she attended Whitinsville Christian School and Northbridge High School. She later graduated from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI with a BA in...

Donna L. Rhodes

Donna L. Rhodes

Jan 21, 2024

Donna L. Rhodes, 75, of Manheim, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harry “Jim” and Reba Witman Reppert. Donna was the loving wife of the late Richard R. “Butch” Rhodes Jr. who died in February 2008 following 40 years of marriage. For many...

Richard V. Shirk

Richard V. Shirk

Jan 18, 2024

Richard V. Shirk, 79, of Mount Joy, died peacefully, Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Arlene M. (Burk) Shirk, and they celebrated 57 years of marriage this past November.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Vernon and Marion (Achey) Shirk.  Richard was a roofing and siding division manager...

Anna Mae Garman

Anna Mae Garman

Jan 17, 2024

  Anna Mae Garman, 103, of Manheim, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Pleasant View Communities. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late J. Roy and Marie Baker Hershey. Anna Mae was the loving wife of the late Martin B. Garman who died in June of 1984. Earlier in her life Anna Mae worked as...

Wade R. Morris Jr.

Wade R. Morris Jr.

Jan 16, 2024

Wade Roscoe Morris, 95, passed away peacefully on January 16 at Pleasant View in Manheim, Pennsylvania.  Wade was born on April 28, 1928 in East Stone Gap, Virginia. His early life was shaped by the hard times that soon followed his birth, the example of his grandfather who taught him that any job worth doing was worth doing right, and...

Theda A. Neff

Theda A. Neff

Jan 14, 2024

 

Theda A. Neff, age 94, of Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 14, 2024. She celebrated 54 years of marriage with her husband, Mervin D. Neff at the time of his passing in Dec, 2002.

Born in East Petersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late...

William E. "Bill" Bundy

William E. "Bill" Bundy

Jan 13, 2024

 

     William Edward "Bill" Bundy, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 13, 2024 surrounded by his family. Bill was born on February 1, 1937 in Windber, PA to the late William Ezra and Rae Rachel (Cook) Bundy. He was the husband of Linda (Peplau Brown) Bundy, observing 27 years of marriage this past October. His...

Kyle A. Martin

Kyle A. Martin

Jan 11, 2024

    Kyle A. Martin, 41, of Leola, beloved husband, father, son, and brother; died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Ronald E. and Cynthia Graybill Martin of Lititz. Kyle was the loving husband of Kimberly N. Fleager Martin and they observed their 19th...

Linda D. Gaugler

Linda D. Gaugler

Jan 10, 2024

            Linda D. Gaugler, 56, of Lancaster, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Born in Anniston, AL she was the daughter of Rosemary Mizell Berry and the late Charles C. Berry. She was the loving wife of David Gaugler with whom she shared 29 years of marriage. 

Linda was a member...

Brandon J. Fasnacht

Brandon J. Fasnacht

Jan 8, 2024

 

 

            Brandon J. Fasnacht, 37, of Manheim, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 8, 2024. Born in York, he was the son of Jeff E. husband of Bonnie Fasnacht of York and Kim L. Brenner Fasnacht of Landisville. He was the husband of Jessica T. Whiteley Fasnacht and they observed their 9th wedding anniversary this past September. Brandon...

Kay A. Yockey

Kay A. Yockey

Jan 7, 2024

  Kay A. Yockey, 80, of Lancaster, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Fred M. Sr. and Anna Mary Bender Ellmaker. For over 33 years Kay was employed at Pfizer US Distribution Center, Lititz. Kay was an excellent seamstress, created wonderful Cross Stitching...

Darlene L. Frey

Darlene L. Frey

Jan 6, 2024

 

Darlene L. Frey, 91 years old, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024. She was the wife of the late H. Richard Frey who died in 2006.   Born in Manheim on March 22, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Elmer A. and Mabel Hoffer Longenecker.   Darlene graduated from MCHS in 1950 and LGH School of Nursing in...

Helen E. Burkholder

Helen E. Burkholder

Jan 6, 2024

 

Helen E. Burkholder of Lititz transitioned peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 6th. Born in Lancaster on September 5,1934, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Esther Erb Hiestand. Helen was the faithful and loving wife of Roy S. Burkholder, with whom she celebrated 68 years of marriage on April 23rd. Helen...

Harold S. Martin

Harold S. Martin

Jan 5, 2024

   Harold S. Martin died, peacefully, Friday, January 5, 2024, at the Lincoln Christian Home, Ephrata. He was born in Ephrata, on August 7, 1930 to the late Noah and Helen (Sheaffer) Martin.  At the age of twelve, Harold accepted Christ as his Savior and later was called to be a minister of the Gospel, serving at the Pleasant Hill...

Ralph Eugene Smith

Ralph Eugene Smith

Jan 4, 2024

  Ralph Eugene Smith, age 61, of Manheim, passed away on January 4, 2024. He was born in Ephrata, PA. He was the son of the late William E. Smith and Anna Mae Meashey. He enjoyed billiards. He really enjoyed shooting pool one-handed. He also enjoyed darts, hiking, Native American culture, and spending time with the grandchildren. He had careers...

Sharon Lynne Garber

Sharon Lynne Garber

Jan 2, 2024

 

     Sharon Lynne Garber entered into rest Jan. 2, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Rev. Charles S. Hoffmeier and Vivian Dunlap Hoffmeier. She was a loving and devoted wife to Herbert J. Garber for 51 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by 4...

Carl F. Anderson Sr.

Carl F. Anderson Sr.

Jan 2, 2024

Carl F. Anderson, Sr., 60, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles B. and Doris Worrell Anderson. He was the loving companion of Barbara Ann “Barb” Stokes of Strasburg for 40 years. Carl was a tow motor operator for Vallorbs,...

Robert Douglas Doran

Robert Douglas Doran

Jan 1, 2024

 

Robert Douglas Doran

09/29/1942 – 01/01/2024

            Robert Douglas Doran, 81, of Manheim, succumbed to his fight with cancer at his home on January 1, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Donald and Lois (Cusick) Doran of Toronto, OH and his son, Christopher Douglas Doran of Baltimore, MD. Surviving him are his wife of 44...