Obituaries

Leo H. Eckert
Aug 22, 2025
Leo “Jack” H. Eckert, Jr., 81, of Millersville, passed away on August 22, 2025 at Hospice & Community Care. He was the loving husband of Karen (Lapham) Eckert. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Michael, Lance and Kenneth and by a daughter, Amy. A memorial service celebrating his life will be announced at a later...
Helen M. Juba
2025
Visitation for Helen M. Juba will be Monday, August 25, 2025 at 2 pm at Historic St Mary's Church, 119 S. Prince St. Lancaster PA 17603. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated following the visitation at the church at 3 pm with Bishop Ronald Gainer as officiant.
Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be...
Betty S. Jones
Aug 19, 2025
Betty S. Jones, 79, formerly of Millersville, PA, died on August 19, 2025 at Dresher Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Ada (Pennabaker) Sell. She was the loving wife of the late Henry “Hank” Crane Jones, to whom she had been married to for 47 years prior to...
Sidney L. Graham
Aug 19, 2025
Sidney L. Graham, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on August 19, 2025 at Hospice & Community Care. He was the loving husband of Lori (Roberts) Graham.
Born in Delaware, OH, he was the son of the late Sidney Reason Graham and Ruth (Lacher) Graham.
After high school, he served three tours in Vietnam with the United States Navy.
He spent most of his...
Dorothy Paris
Aug 5, 2025
Dorothy J. (Schwebel) Paris, 97 of Lancaster, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Penn Medicine, Lancaster General Hospital.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Grace Community Church located at 212 Peach Bottom Road, Willow Street, Pennsylvania at 11:00 AM.
Ana Marleni Alvarado-Canales
Aug 3, 2025
Ana Marleni Alvarado-Canales, 56, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, she was the daughter of the late Adan Alvarado and Maria Gomez.
In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time at church, singing and dancing, playing with legos and being with family.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her siblings...
Judith Gill
Jul 31, 2025
Judith Nutting Strong Gill, born December 1937 in Boston, Massachusetts, peacefully passed away on July 31, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, curiosity, and boundless generosity that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Judith grew up in the heart of Concord, where she developed a lifelong love of reading, music, and theater. After graduating from Concord High School,...
Helen Mae Ament
Jul 31, 2025
Helen Mae Ament, 98, of Lititz, passed away peacefully in her home on July 31, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late James O. Ament who preceded her in death in 2018.
Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Tillie (Yoder) Fyock.
After graduating from high school, and raising children, Helen spent much of...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...