Obituaries

Paul J. Flowers

Paul J. Flowers

Jul 25, 2025

On July 25th, 2025, Paul James Flowers passed away after a long illness in his Lancaster City home. He was the husband of Connie J. (Wennerholt) Flowers, to whom he was married for 49 years.

Born at Trier Air Base in Bitburg, Germany. He was the son of the late retired Master Sargent Ray J. and Sylvia J. (Goldsmith) Flowers. He...

William R. Mowery

William R. Mowery

Jul 22, 2025

William R. Mowery, 59, of Lancaster, passed away on July 22, 2025 at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Roy W. Mowery, Jr. and Wanda (Shoffstall) Mowery.

After graduating from high school, Bill went on to study at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.

He was the co-owner of Color Tile Flooring...

Staci Louise Quigley

Staci Louise Quigley

Jul 22, 2025

Staci Louise Quigley, 53, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on August 20, 1971, Staci was a daughter, mother, sister, and aunt who faced many challenges throughout her life. Her journey was not always easy, but she faced her struggles with strength and determination that inspired those who loved her.

Staci is...

Jean Cruz

Jean Cruz

Jul 20, 2025

Jean Cruz passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of Rose Bruce and stepfather Rodger Bruce.

Two brothers survive her; Robert Williams; Robert Frick, Jr (Vicky) and two sisters; Janice Wettig (Bob) and Tammy Shaub. She was preceded in death by one brother Roy Frick Groff.

Along with her mother...

Thanh T. Nagley

Thanh T. Nagley

Jul 16, 2025

Thanh  T. Nagley age 72 of Lancaster passed away July 16, 2025 at Penn State Health Center. Mrs. Nagley was born in Vietnam and was the wife of Gregory L. Nagley.  She is also survived by other loving relatives.

Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to a visitation on Monday, July 21, 2025 starting at 12 noon, during the visitation a...

Naomi F. Nagy

Naomi F. Nagy

Jul 15, 2025

Naomi F. Nagy, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on July 15, 2025 at Providence Place in Lancaster. She was the loving wife of the late Robert P. Nagy who preceded her in death.

Born in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Anna (Bonebrake) Myers.

After graduating from Waynesboro high school, she worked for Hamilton Watch Company when...

Joanne Wennerholt

Joanne Wennerholt

Jul 14, 2025

Joanne Rohrer Caldwell Wennerholt, 88, of Pheasant Ridge, Lancaster, went to join her husband in the presence of the Lord on July 14th, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late John C. Wennerholt Sr. who passed away in 2004.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Myrtle M. Rohrer and George Kellenberger. She was later adopted and raised...

Georgine L. Bartlett

Georgine L. Bartlett

Jul 10, 2025

Georgine Laura Bartlett, 94, of New Gretna, NJ passed away on July 10th, 2025 at her home surrounded by caring family. She was born to Walter and Alice Mathis of New Gretna, NJ. She was a lifetime resident of our area living in both New Gretna and West Creek. She was a long standing member of Calvary Baptist Church in...

Roy P. Esbenshade

Roy P. Esbenshade

Jul 7, 2025

Roy P. Esbenshade, 94, passed away at Lakeside at Willow Valley Communities on July 7, 2025. He was the loving husband of Diane (Hurst) Esbenshade.

Born in Strasburg, PA, he was the son of the late Isaac and Anna (Pierce) Esbenshade.

Roy spent much of his time as a Patternmaker for Posey Iron Works, Fuller Company and Lancaster Malleable.

After graduating from high...

Yves Mary Deranvil

Yves Mary Deranvil

Jul 4, 2025

Yves Mary Deranvil, 71, of Leola, passed away on July 4, 2025. Born in Miragoane, Haiti on April 10, 1954, he was the son of the late Amelia Deranvil.

He received his associates degree and spent much of his career as a politician in Haiti. He was proudly the mayor then became a judge in Miragoane Haiti. He eventually immigrated to...

John R. Hertzler

John R. Hertzler

Jul 1, 2025

On July 1, 2025, John “Jack” R. Hertzler, Sr went to be with the Lord. Jack was born on November 30, 1938, the son of Blanche (Vogt) Hertzler and Richard Hertzler. Jack’s paternal and maternal grandparents lived on Coral Street in Lancaster and eventually his parents raised him in their new home at 101 Coral Street, continuing a Hertzler family...

Frances H. Ackerson

Frances H. Ackerson

Jun 29, 2025

Frances “Fran” Ackerson passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Tenleytown, Washington, D.C., Fran was the daughter of Lawrence and Margaret Harry. She graduated from Southern Seminary College in 1952.

Fran met the love of her life, David J. Ackerson, on a blind date at a Naval Academy dance. They raised their...

Doris Jane Zahm

Doris Jane Zahm

Jun 29, 2025

Doris Jane Zahm, 90, of Lancaster, went home to the Good Lord on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Oak Leaf Manor North Senior Living Facility. Born on April 10, 1935 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Martin Lee Alexander and Lillian Katherine (Caler) Snyder. 

Doris was employed by Lancaster City Bureau of Police as a school crossing...

Victoria "Vicky" A Cicalese

Victoria "Vicky" A Cicalese

Jun 27, 2025

Vicky Cicalese, born on March 28, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA, peacefully left this earth on June 27, 2025, in Lancaster, PA, surrounded by her loving family.

Victoria was a devoted partner, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, John and Victoria Cicalese, and her cherished sister, Gloria Barbadoro.

She is survived by her beloved partner, Carmen...

James R. Heck

James R. Heck

Jun 23, 2025

James R. Heck, age 87, of Brethren Village, passed away on the morning of Monday, June 23, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of Russell O. Heck and Alberta Johnson. He graduated from Royersford High School in 1955 and from Juniata College in 1959.

Jim was a U.S. Army veteran, a partner at the insurance...

Sandra E Madara

Sandra E Madara

Jun 22, 2025

Sandra E. Madara (née Maddox), 79, of Lancaster, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late James S. Madara, to whom she was married for 56 years. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Edna (Bushman)...

William W Bair

William W Bair

Jun 21, 2025

William W. Bair, 93 of Lancaster went to be with his Lord Saturday, June 21, 2025. William lived at Willow Valley since 1998. He was employed as the Fire Chief/Safety Training Coordinator at Armstrong World Industries for over 44 years, retiring in 1993.

He is survived by his three daughters, Darla Bair of Lancaster, PA, Wendy Dion of Seattle, WA. and...

Joan Piersol Burks

Joan Piersol Burks

Jun 14, 2025

Joan McCausland Piersol Burks, 87, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025 at Willow Valley Communities, Lancaster PA. She was born in West Chester, PA to the late J. Robert Piersol and Elinore (McCausland) Piersol of Guthriesville, PA. She is predeceased by Archie Roy Burks, her husband of 51 years, a sister Patricia Piersol Pacinelli, and a step grandson.

Joan was...

Helen Louise Slaugh

Helen Louise Slaugh

Jun 9, 2025

Helen Louise Keller Slaugh, 102, of Oxford, PA, formerly of Lancaster, PA and Kill Devil Hills, NC, passed away on June 9, 2025 at Ware Presbyterian Village. She was the loving wife of the late Harold James Slaugh to whom she was married for 63 years before his death in 2009.

Born in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the...

David Allen Gregory

David Allen Gregory

Jun 9, 2025

David Allen Gregory, 83, of Lancaster, passed into the arms of our loving savior Jesus Christ on June 9, 2025 surrounded by members of his adoring family. He was the loving husband of Brenda (Tucker) Gregory to whom he was married to for sixty one years.

Born in Ferndale, MI, he was the son of the late Jesse and Della (Gregurich)...