Obituaries

Pauline Floye Fansler

Pauline Floye Fansler

Oct 11, 2021

Pauline Floye Fansler, 88, of Manheim, passed away on October 11, 2021 at Pleasant View Communities, Manheim. Born in Rapho Township, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Eva Long Bingeman. She was the loving wife of the late John J. Fansler. Floye worked as a clerk for the former Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster. She is survived by...

Ann J. Wells

Ann J. Wells

Oct 10, 2021

Ann J. Wells, 80, of Lancaster, passed into the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster. Born on December 4, 1940 in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Stewart and Mabel Snodgrass Rubright. After high school Ann went to Sewickley Nursing School and became a Registered Nurse. Ann received...

Jack Michael Burkholder

Jack Michael Burkholder

Oct 5, 2021

Jack Michael Burkholder, 21, of Manheim, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Born in Khirovograd, Ukraine, he was the son of Corby and Jennifer Weaver Burkholder, Manheim. Jack joined their family through adoption in 2017. Jack worked for G&G Feed & Supply, Manheim. He attended Manheim Brethren in Christ Church. As an auto enthusiast, Jack had a deep...

Jane F. Hoenich

Jane F. Hoenich

Oct 4, 2021

Jane F. Hoenich, 67, of Elizabethtown, died Monday October 4, 2021, at Masonic Village Elizabethtown. She was the loving wife of Benjamin F. Hoenich, Jr. for 48 years and high school sweethearts for four years. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late John and Arlene (Shilcusky) Letko. Prior to her illness Jane was employed in the health...

Lynn C. Scott

Lynn C. Scott

Oct 3, 2021

Lynn C. Scott, 55, of Manheim passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Born in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late Alfred G. and Mary Grow Caramenico. She was the loving wife of Rodney K. Scott. Lynn worked in Therapeutic Recreation for Ephrata Manor. She attended LCBC, Manheim Campus and was the social coordinator for...

Cheryl Ann Beachler

Cheryl Ann Beachler

Oct 3, 2021

Cheryl Ann Beachler, 59, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Pauline Vogel Albright, Manheim and the late Paul Ober. She was the loving wife of Tom Beachler. Cheryl completed a degree in nursing. Her professional career spanned over 30 years including working at Penn State Medical...

Adam J. Weber

Adam J. Weber

Oct 2, 2021

Adam J. Weber, 38, of Elizabethtown, went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2021. Born August 29, 1983 in Lancaster, he is the son of Wendy and Daniel Ober and Samuel Weber Sr. Adam loved to laugh. His favorite activity was bowling, and he adored decorating for the holidays. Surviving in addition to his parents is a...

Daniel E. Ecenrode

Daniel E. Ecenrode

Sep 29, 2021

Daniel E. Ecenrode, 77, of Ephrata, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Daniel M. and Geraldine Mellinger Ecenrode. Daniel was the loving husband of Lois M. Sangrey Ecenrode and they celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary earlier this...

Ruby L. Bollinger

Ruby L. Bollinger

Sep 27, 2021

Ruby L. Bollinger, 63, of Elizabethtown, died peacefully at home on Monday, September 27, 2021. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Loraine D. Kauffman Ginder. A homemaker, she was the loving wife of Darryl L. Bollinger and they observed their 44th wedding anniversary in January of this year. Ruby worked together with her...

Randy L. Kauffman

Randy L. Kauffman

Sep 26, 2021

Randy L. Kauffman, 59, of Manheim passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Mount Joy, he was the son of Peggy L. Hess Kauffman of Manheim and the late Jae D. Kauffman who passed away a few days prior to Randy. He was the loving husband of Marjorie Emrich Kauffman and they celebrated...

Sigrid Angelika Daubert

Sigrid Angelika Daubert

Sep 24, 2021

Sigrid Angelika Daubert, 82, of Manheim, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 24, 2021, at UMPC Lititz. She was the widow of Rodney Daubert who died in 1979. Born in Bernkastel-Kues, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Jakob and Magdalena Zimmerman. She was the owner of the former “Little Corner of Germany Café”, Manheim from 1985-2001. In addition to...

Robert Gary Hanna

Robert Gary Hanna

Sep 24, 2021

Robert Gary Hanna, 91, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021 at UPMC Lititz. Gary is survived by his devoted wife, Charlotte, and his three children Jonathan, wife Rebecca, Joseph, wife Melissa, and Elizabeth, husband Dr. Francis Counselman, grandchildren, Ben, Matt, Katie, and Camille, great granddaughter Rory, and sisters Greta and Maggie. Preceding him in death were...

Franklin D. Rittenhouse Sr.

Franklin D. Rittenhouse Sr.

Sep 22, 2021

Franklin D. Rittenhouse Sr., 88, of Manheim passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Frederick and Evelyn Rogers Rittenhouse. He was the loving husband of Shirley E. Groff Rittenhouse and they celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary this past June. Frank was a printer by trade and...

Donna  M. Benedict

Donna M. Benedict

Sep 21, 2021

Donna M. Benedict, 57, of Newmanstown, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Born September 3, 1964, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and a graduate of Annville Cleona High School in 1984, she was the daughter of Dorothy Miller Funck of Frystown. She was a vibrant woman with an exceptional sense of humor. In addition to her mother, Donna leaves behind...

Jae D. Kauffman

Jae D. Kauffman

Sep 21, 2021

Jae D. Kauffman, 89, of Manheim, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Mount Joy Township, he was the son of the late John S. and Mary Dupler Kauffman. He was the loving husband of Peggy L. Hess Kauffman. Jae was a member of Loyal Order of Moose, Elizabethtown, and Milton Grove Hunting Lodge....

Helen W. Snavely

Helen W. Snavely

Sep 15, 2021

Helen W. Snavely, 94, of York, and formerly of Lititz; died peacefully on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at ManorCare Health Services North, York. Born in Elizabeth Township, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mabel Witmer Snavely who preceded her in death. Helen received her associates degree from Hesston College and later attained her registered nursing degree from...

Audrey A. Goshkey

Audrey A. Goshkey

Sep 11, 2021

Audrey A. Goshkey, 84, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Ayleen Moore Homsher. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Goshkey who passed away in 2013. Audrey retired from Burle Industries, Lancaster. She was a member of...

Arlene H. Martin

Arlene H. Martin

Sep 10, 2021

Arlene H. Martin, 85, of Lititz, died peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Elias and Anna Frysinger Hornberger. Arlene was the loving wife of John W. Martin who died in 1970. She was a faithful and active member of Salem United Methodist Church, Manheim,...

Bruce L. Lefever

Bruce L. Lefever

Sep 10, 2021

Bruce L. Lefever was born on August 25, 1939 to the late Donald and Margaret Loose Lefever. He was the 7th generation to live on Sego Sago Farm on the Fruitville Pike. Growing up on the farm gave him a love of horses and he won many ribbons with his horse Jinx. He attended Sun Hill Elementary, a one-room school,...

E. Lois Hosler

E. Lois Hosler

Sep 7, 2021

E. Lois Hosler, 92, formerly of East Mt. Hope Road, Manheim went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Brethren Village. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harry B. and Minnie Graybill Myer. She was the loving wife of the late J. Warren Hosler who died in 1989. Lois was educated...