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Obituaries

Obituaries

Melvin "Moose" J. Babcock

Melvin "Moose" J. Babcock

Apr 10, 2024

Melvin J. Babcock, affectionately known as “Moose”, 76, of Lancaster, went home to be with his Lord, on April 10, 2024 after complications from a fall.  He was the loving husband of Janet (Buchanan) Babcock, with whom he was married to for 51 years.  

Born in Iowa City, IA, he was the son of the late Jerry and Mabel (Mowery) Babcock.

After...

Geraldine "Gerry" V. Bernhardt

Geraldine "Gerry" V. Bernhardt

Apr 2, 2024

Geraldine “Gerry” V. Bernhardt, 88, of Lancaster, passed away on April 2, 2024 at  Abbeyville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Donahue) Swinehart.

Gerry spent much of her professional career as a housekeeper for the former Lancaster General Hospital. In her spare time, she enjoyed collecting knickknacks and traveling....

Lenora C. Faber

Lenora C. Faber

Mar 29, 2024

Lenora Catherine Faber (Madison) passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024, at her home in Willow Valley Communities in Willow Street, PA.   Lenora was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived a wonderful life of 90 years.  She was the daughter of the late William and Charlotte Madison, and a loving and dedicated wife to the late Martin John Faber,...

Mildred R. Bechtold

Mildred R. Bechtold

Mar 29, 2024

Mildred Rineer Bechtold, 103, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024 at Tribute at Melford.   

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Weaver Rineer and Gertrude Adelaide Sprenger Rineer, her husband, Harold Earl Bechtold, her son, Jeffrey David Bechtold, her brothers, William Arthur Rineer and Robert Daniel Rineer and her brother-in-law, T. William Waldrop.

She is survived by her...

Patti Henry

Patti Henry

Mar 28, 2024

Patti (Moore) Henry, 66, of Lancaster, PA, passed peacefully into eternity at home on March 28, 2024. She was surrounded by Robert (Bob) Henry, her loving husband of nineteen years, and loved ones. 

 Born October 9, 1957, to Ward and DeVona (Christiansen) Moore in Castro Valley, CA, Patti was the sixth of seven children. After moving to Idaho with her family...

Francisco Colon Jr.

Francisco Colon Jr.

Mar 27, 2024

Francisco Colon, 87 of Lancaster passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2024.  He was the husband of the late Julia Colon Curet.   

John N. Bachman

John N. Bachman

Mar 26, 2024

John N. Bachman, 101, of Lancaster, went home to be with his Lord on March 26, 2024.  

He was the husband of the late Ada Reba Buchwalter Bachman, who passed away in 2010.  They had been married for nearly 64 years.  

Born in East Lampeter Township on January 25, 1923, he was the son of I. Clayton and Emma Rote...

William E Walsh

William E Walsh

Mar 24, 2024

William E. Walsh, 77, of Lancaster died peacefully on March 24, 2024 at the Glen at Willow Valley Retirement Community. Born in New Providence to William and Kathryn Walsh, Bill is survived by his wife, Barbara C. Walsh of 53 years.

After graduating from Catawba College, Bill attended Southern Methodist University studying theater management. He joined the U.S. Army in 1970,...

Virginia R Scheuing

Virginia R Scheuing

Mar 24, 2024

Virginia R. Scheuing, 97, of Lancaster, passed away on March 24, 2024 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community.  She was the loving wife of the late Charles R. Scheuing who preceded her in death in 2011.

Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Alice (Stokes) Renard.

After graduating from J.P. McCaskey High School, she worked for...

Deborah J Saxton

Deborah J Saxton

Mar 19, 2024

Deborah J. Saxton, 72, of Lancaster, passed away on March 19, 2024 at her home.  She was the loving wife of Edward R. Saxton with whom she celebrated her 42nd wedding anniversary on October 23, 2023.

Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Harold E. and Sarah A. (Campbell) Barley.

After graduating from Penn Manor High School, Deb...

Flora Ann Loshbough

Flora Ann Loshbough

Mar 19, 2024

Flora Ann (Offner) Loshbough, at the age of 98, entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord on March 19, 2024, at Moravian Manor, Lititz, Pennsylvania.

Flora was born on November 28, 1925 in Zion, IL, to parents of 6 children. She was a faithful, loving wife to John “Jack” Charles Loshbough who preceded her into God’s presence in March 2008....

John H. LaVenice, Sr.

John H. LaVenice, Sr.

Mar 18, 2024

John H. LaVenice 90 of Lancaster went home to the Lord Monday March 18. Married for 51 years to the late Rachel LaVenice. He retired from Stauffers (SKH) and Manheim Auto Auction. John is survived by daughter Ginger, wife of the late Craig Lefever of Millersville; five sons Andrew husband of Joy LaVenice of Paradise, Michael husband of Deb LaVenice of...

Fred S. Engle, Jr.

Fred S. Engle, Jr.

Mar 16, 2024

Fred S. Engle, Jr, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on March 16, 2024 at Brethren Village Retirement Community.  He was the loving husband to his first wife, the late Louise W. Engle, who preceded him in death in 2004 as well as to his current wife, Susan E. Savage.

Born in Lancaster, PA Fred was the son of the late Fred...

Paula Y Wolf

Paula Y Wolf

Mar 12, 2024

Paula Yvonne Wolf, 61, of Lancaster, passed away on March 12, 2024 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.  Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Paula (Snyder) Wolf.

A lifetime resident of Lancaster, Paula was a 1986 graduate of Franklin & Marshall College finishing magna cum laude with a B.A. in English and was elected...

Anna Jane Heisey

Anna Jane Heisey

Mar 9, 2024

Anna Jane (AJ) Stoner Heisey, 97, formerly of Millersville, PA was surrounded by her loving family as she was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, on Saturday, March 9, 2024.  Born on January 26, 1927 in Manor Township, she was a daughter to the late Oram L. and Fanny M. (Ament) Stoner and preceded in death by five siblings (Irene,...

Beatrice E. McCain

Beatrice E. McCain

Mar 7, 2024

Beatrice E. McCain, age 53 of Lebanon PA, passed into her eternal home suddenly on March 7, 2024. Mother, Sister and Aunt, she loved music, dancing, casinos and bingo. She was a selfie queen who enjoyed snapping photos with everyone. Though she had struggles throughout her life, she overcame a lot of them. She was always praying and trying to...

Roy Richard Sherbahn

Roy Richard Sherbahn

Mar 6, 2024

Roy Richard (Dick) Sherbahn passed away on Wednesday March 6th at Homestead Village in Lancaster. Dick was born in Lancaster on May 5, 1928, the son of Helen E Sherbahn and Roy D Keller. After graduating from McCaskey High School in 1946, he joined the US Army and served with the occupational troops in Japan as a supply Sergeant in...

Mary N. Huber

Mary N. Huber

Mar 5, 2024

Mary Nolt Huber passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024.  She was born in Lancaster, PA and had recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Mary was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Catharine Nolt. She was the loving wife of A. Frank Huber, Jr. with whom she celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in August. 

Mary graduated from Manheim Township High School in 1951. She attended...

Charles V Tennis

Charles V Tennis

Mar 4, 2024

Charles “Charlie” V. Tennis, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on March 4, 2024 at UPMC Lititz, PA.  He was the loving husband of Shirley (Weiss) Tennis. Born in Cains, PA, he was the son of the late Walter C. and Nora V. (Plank) Tennis.

In 1968, Charlie started Tennis Electric Inc. as an electrical contractor and then later specialized in high...

Richard D Moore

Richard D Moore

Mar 4, 2024

Richard D. Moore, Jr, 79, who resided at the Long Community at Highland, passed away at Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine on March 4, 2024 after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of the late Sallie Ann Moore who preceded him in death in 2006.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Richard D Moore,...

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