Obituaries

Joan Dalo Libonati

Joan Dalo Libonati

Oct 30, 2024

Joan Dalo Libonati, 93, of Lititz, formerly of Manheim, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at United Zion Retirement Community. Born in Hazelton, on April 17, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Jennie (Greco) Dalo. She was the wife of the late Lawrence A. Libonati.

Joan was a graduate of West Chester Teacher’s College, the Philadelphia General...

Christina J. Iosue

Christina J. Iosue

Oct 27, 2024

Christina Jane (Kimball) Iosue passed away October 27th in Lititz, Pennsylvania at 87 years old. She grew up in Littleton, Massachusetts, the second of George and Laura Kimball’s 7 children. Teena was married to Robert (Bob) Iosue for 66 years and the mother of Rob, Mary Jane, and Felicia. In 1976, she and the family moved from Long Island to...

Dorothy S. Rohrbaugh

Dorothy S. Rohrbaugh

Oct 27, 2024

Dorothy S. Rohrbaugh, 88, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 27, 2024, at Pleasant View Communities in Manheim, where she has resided for the last 23 years. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late, Harry and Pearl Simmers. 

Dorothy was a 1954 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School and a 1958 graduate of Millersville University where...

Rhoda E. Shaffer

Rhoda E. Shaffer

Oct 26, 2024

 Rhoda E. Shaffer, 75, of Manheim, died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Ammon and Mary Eberly Keller. Rhoda was the loving wife of Rudy A. Shaffer and they observed their 56th wedding anniversary in September of this year. She was an active and faithful member of Millbach...

Elmer S. Zimmerman

Elmer S. Zimmerman

Oct 24, 2024

     Elmer S. Zimmerman,82, of Manheim passed away at home on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Moses H. and Lizzie (Shirk) Zimmerman. He was the husband of the late Emma N. (Zimmerman) Zimmerman who passed away in 2021. Elmer was a retired farmer, truck driver and construction worker. He was...

Carol E. Kurl

Carol E. Kurl

Oct 23, 2024

 Carol E. Kurl, 75, of Lititz, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the United Zion Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna Mary Eberly Bredthauer. Carol was the loving wife of Gerald L. Kurl and they would have observed their 53rd wedding anniversary in December of this year. She was...

A. Ronald "Skip" Hetrich

A. Ronald "Skip" Hetrich

Oct 19, 2024

A. Ronald “Skip” Hetrich, 86, formerly of Manheim and Mount Gretna, passed away peacefully at Cornwall Manor on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Born in Manheim, he was the son of the late Arthur H. and Miriam Stoner Hetrich. He was the loving husband of the late Katherine H. “Kay” Haug Hetrich who passed in 2017. 

A naturally gifted engineer, Skip enjoyed...

Richard Edgar Ingerick

Richard Edgar Ingerick

Oct 19, 2024

Richard Edgar Ingerick 

June 15, 1933 – October 19, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard "Dick" Edgar Ingerick, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who left us peacefully on the morning of October 19, 2024. He was 91 years old and passed away at his home in Lebanon. Richard was the first of three children...

Rebecca L. Miller

Rebecca L. Miller

Oct 19, 2024

Rebecca L. Miller, 42, of Lititz, passed away at home on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Born in Crestview, FL, she was the daughter of Virginia “Carolyn” (Murrell) Carnley and the late George Carnley. She was the loving wife of Jason L. Miller of Lititz. Rebecca enjoyed crafts and animals.

Surviving in addition to her husband, Jason, are two sons, Jackson Shepard...

David E. Fisher

David E. Fisher

Oct 19, 2024

 David E. Fisher, 71, of Salunga, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Born in East Donegal Township, he was the son of the late John K. and Marie C. Ruhl Fisher. He was the loving husband of Mary Ann Shelly Fisher and they observed their 40th wedding anniversary this month. David was a machinist for Bearon...

John M. "Freddy" Frederick

John M. "Freddy" Frederick

Oct 18, 2024

John M. “Freddy” Frederick, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 18th 2024. He was a class of 82 Warwick High School Graduate and a life-long resident of Lititz.

Known for his culinary skills, Freddy had a special gift for bringing people together whether it was a hearty meal prepared for his family or a feast shared with friends. He...

Terry L. Myers

Terry L. Myers

Oct 15, 2024

   Terry L. Myers, 76, of Lititz, ended his earthly journey peacefully and entered the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. He was the son of the late Robert and June Diehm Myers. Terry was the loving husband of Bonnie Young Myers for 49 years. 

   Terry graduated from Warwick High School in 1966. He earned an Associate’s...

Linda M. Coover

Linda M. Coover

Oct 13, 2024

Linda M. Coover, 72, of Ephrata, died on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her home. Born in Lancaster on March 10, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Lewis W. and Roselean R. (Leed) Coover. 

Linda service in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and Germany. She worked as a time keeper for the Department of Defense and was a former...

R. Roberta "Bobbie" Diehm

R. Roberta "Bobbie" Diehm

Oct 11, 2024

    R. Roberta “Bobbie” Diehm, 85, of Elm, was called home to be with her lord on Friday, October 11, 2024 following a brief stay at Luther Acres skilled nursing care, Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Keehn Frederick. She was married to her high school sweetheart Dale F. Diehm and...

Gloria J. Hershey

Gloria J. Hershey

Oct 9, 2024

 Gloria J. Hershey, 87, died peacefully, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community, Manheim, where she was a resident. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late J. Charles and Emma (Risser) Hershey. Gloria had worked as an assembler at the Occupational Development Center, Lancaster.

 Surviving are 5 sisters, Nancy Buckwalter, Manheim, Mildred wife of Richard...

Eldon W. Kreider

Eldon W. Kreider

Oct 9, 2024

 Eldon W. Kreider, 43, of Manheim, was called home on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, following a vehicle accident. Born in Manheim on July 25, 1981, he was the son of Jerry D. and Iva Lynn (Gehman) Kreider of Manheim. He was the husband of Lydia (Neuenschwander) Kreider of 21 years. Eldon was a farmer and part owner of Sporting Valley...

Carl B. Witwer

Carl B. Witwer

Oct 8, 2024

 Carl B. Witwer, 92, of Lititz, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at his home. Born in Shillington, he was the son of the late Frank K. and Susan Burkhart Witwer. Carl was the loving husband of Jeanne D. Oliver Witwer and they observed their 70th wedding anniversary in September of this year. Carl worked as a System Technician...

Shane S. Steffy

Shane S. Steffy

Oct 5, 2024

Shane S. Steffy, 38 of Manheim, died on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at his home. Born in Lancaster on August 28, 1986, he was the son of Larry Steffy of Manheim and the late Diane K. (McGehee) Campbell.

Shane was a 2004 graduate of Manheim Central High School and a 2011 graduate of Millersville University. He was a property manager for...

Bonnie Sue Goshen

Bonnie Sue Goshen

Oct 5, 2024

Bonnie Sue Gilbert Goshen, MSN, RN-BC, CRNP-BC, of Lancaster passed away at home on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the age of 79. Born in Greensboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late Bobby E. and Bernita Nancy (Ocker) Gilbert. She was the loving wife of David E. Goshen for 58 years. Also survived by a son, Robert D....

June M. Shelley

June M. Shelley

Oct 5, 2024



 June M. Shelley, 93, of Lititz, died peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Moravian Manor. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late David M. and Savilla Sheaffer Witmer. June was the loving wife of the late Dale E. Shelley who died in March of 2022 following 68 years of marriage. June received an Associate Degree in...