Obituaries

George M. Hasson

George M. Hasson

Jun 11, 2023

 

            George M. Hasson, 88, of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Dr. George W. and Margaret McNeal Hasson. George was the loving husband of Anita (Zug) Hasson whom he observed 59 years of marriage with this month. A veteran,...

Barry L. Weit

Barry L. Weit

Jun 10, 2023

 

   Barry L. “Pappy Weit, 79, of Lititz, died peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late A. Roy Weit and the late Margaret Ulrich Weit Weller and the stepson of the late Dorothy L. “Dot” Kreider Weit. Pappy was the loving husband of Donna L....

Terry L. Wilhelm

Terry L. Wilhelm

Jun 9, 2023

 

Terry L. Wilhelm, 82, of Lancaster, PA passed away June 9, 2023, at Brethren Village surrounded by family.  Born in Hopeland, PA on March 30, 1941, to the late Harold J. and Elmira Palm Wilhelm. 

Terry graduated from Ephrata High School where he was a multi-sport athlete, playing Basketball, Baseball and Football.  He graduated from Goldey-Beacom College with an...

Denise S. Denlinger

Denise S. Denlinger

Jun 9, 2023

 



            Denise S. Denlinger, 68, of Manheim passed away at home on Friday, June 9, 2023.

 

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Irene Denlinger. Denise was the companion of George Gordon of Manheim. In her earlier years, she worked for Lancaster Newspaper.

 

            Surviving in addition to her companion are...

Robert E. Leibley

Robert E. Leibley

Jun 6, 2023

Robert E. “Bob” Leibley, 87, of Manheim, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert and Margaret Kendig Leibley. Bob was the loving husband of Margaret A. “Peg” Wenger Leibley and they would have observed their 68th wedding anniversary this July. He was the owner and...

Nancy L. Lishman

Nancy L. Lishman

Jun 5, 2023

 

   Nancy L. Lishman, 95, of Manheim, died peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Pleasant View Communities. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Ann Sophia Krall Adair. Nancy was the loving wife of the late Kenneth L. Lishman who died in November of 2015 following 63 years of marriage. She was a 1945 graduate...

Kimberly S. Buch

Kimberly S. Buch

May 30, 2023

 

            Kimberly S. Buch, 63, of Lititz, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of J. Carl Buch, Lititz and Carol Butler Buch, Lititz. Best friends for 26 years, Kimberly became the loving wife of Frank Fish Jr. in July of 2000. Kimberly was a medical...

Lois Hershey Givler

Lois Hershey Givler

May 30, 2023

Lois Hershey Givler, of Penryn, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 following a short illness. She was 86.

A member of the White Oak Church in Penryn, Lois was a devout Christian who let her calm and genuine demeanor speak for itself. She was a long-time Sunday School teacher at the church and...

James S. "Jim" Mares

James S. "Jim" Mares

May 25, 2023

  James ("Jim") Stephen Mares, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Chestnut Knoll Senior Living in Boyertown. Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Stephen and Lillian (Mares) Odchodnicky, and was married to Barbara L. (Siddall) Mares for 34 years until her passing. He is survived by son James W. Mares of Lancaster;...

Susan Duckett

Susan Duckett

May 24, 2023

 

     Susan Duckett, 80, of Lititz, died peacefully, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Lancaster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Lancaster.  Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Mary Duckett.  Susan was a fine artist in oil paint.  Surviving are three brothers Alex, Thomas, and William Duckett; and a close friend Carolyn Hazell.  In addition to...

Janice E. Shenenberger

Janice E. Shenenberger

May 23, 2023

 

   Janice E. Shenenberger, 88, of Manheim, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother died peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Pleasant View Communities. Born in Mount Joy, she was the daughter of the late J. Roy and Nora Greiner Breneman. Janice was the loving wife of Kenneth E. Shenenberger and they observed their 68th wedding anniversary in...

Alice M. Ritter

Alice M. Ritter

May 20, 2023

 

  Alice Irene Elizabeth (Meyer) Ritter, 95 of Lititz, passed away on May 20, 2023 at Moravian Manor. She was married to the late Myron Wayne Ritter for 61 years. Born in Bethlehem, on April 2, 1928, Alice was the daughter of the late Paul A and Alice (Wright) Meyer.

  She was a graduate of Liberty High...

Verna Eckert

Verna Eckert

May 20, 2023

 

 

            Verna Eckert, 90, formerly of Manheim, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Michael J. and Pearl Ober Eckert.

            Surviving are four sons; Dennis Eckert (Helen), Edward Eckert (Melanie), John and David Eckert, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and one...

Eugene S. "Gene" Wenger

Eugene S. "Gene" Wenger

May 20, 2023

 

            Eugene S. “Gene” Wenger, 78, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Pleasant View Communities. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Melvin and Dorothy Siegrist Wenger. He was the loving husband of Doris L. Hershey Wenger and they celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary in April. Known for his famous ham...

Earl K. Metzler

Earl K. Metzler

May 17, 2023



  Earl K. Metzler, 98, of Willow Street and formerly of Manheim, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Lakeside of Willow Valley Communities, Willow Street. He was born on March 7, 1925 to the late John N. and Mary B. Kready Metzler of Manheim. He was the loving husband of the late Rhoda A. Nauman Metzler who...

Charles E. Findley, III

Charles E. Findley, III

May 16, 2023

 

     Charles E. Findley, III, 78, of Manheim, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Claudia Findley who died May 13, 2023, and was preceded in death by his first wife the late Judith A. Findley who died in 2008. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of...

Marian E. Brandt

Marian E. Brandt

May 15, 2023

 

   Marian E. Brandt, 88, of Brunnerville, died peacefully on Monday, May 15, 2023 at the United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Cora Lefever Lockwood. Marian was the loving wife of J. Richard Brandt and they observed their 68th wedding anniversary in February of this year. She was a 1952...

Carolyn L. Wright

Carolyn L. Wright

May 14, 2023

 

           Carolyn L. Wright, 73, of Manheim, passed away at home on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Wilford and Iona Colby Temple. She was the loving wife of Martin A. Wright. A Certified Nurse Assistant, Carolyn enjoyed caring for residents at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz, and...

Claudia Findley

Claudia Findley

May 13, 2023

 

                                           

 Claudia Findley, 76, of Manheim, died Saturday May 13, 2023 at Hamilton Arms Center, Lancaster.   She was the wife of Charles E. Finley, III of Manheim.  Born in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Sophie (Firuta) Compton.

     Services and interment for Claudia are private.  To send on line condolences, please visit:...

Ronald E. Knier Sr.

Ronald E. Knier Sr.

May 13, 2023

Ronald E. Knier Sr., 82, of Manheim passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lloyd J. Sr. and Margaret Pitz Knier. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara A. “Barb” Knier who died in 2015. Ron retired as a tow motor operator for Penn Dairies and also...