Kimberly L. Rentschler, 57, of Manheim Twp. passed away on Saturday, November 11 at Lancaster General Hospital from complications of a 45-year struggle with anorexia. She was born September 2, 1966 at the Reading Hospital, the daughter of Rochelle V. (Behney) Rentschler and David M. Rentschler. Her sister Melissa (Rentschler) R Kingsley and husband, Dirk were very close to her… Read complete obituary here.
John “Jack” Bitzer, 88, of Lancaster, PA passed away on November 10, 2023 after a long illness. Jack was one of seven children of Clarence and Margaret Bitzer, who operated Bitzer’s Hotel in Bird in Hand. He was married for 68 years to the late Nancy (Kautzman) Bitzer. They had three children, Cynthia (Ned) Longenecker, the late Jeffery Bitzer, and… Read complete obituary here.
Glenn A. Ezard, 89, of Woodcrest Villa, formerly of 1018 Nissley Road, Lancaster, died November 9, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Arthur E. Ezard, Sr and Lauretta E. Ezard. He was the husband of Marie Ezard, who died in 2001. He was employed at Armstrong as a machinist for 40 years, retiring in 1992. He served in the U.S. Army… Read complete obituary here.
Janice Louise Carpenter, 94, of Lancaster, passed away on November 8, 2023 at Homestead Village. She was the loving wife of the late Clair Carpenter. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Howard and Miriam Luttenberger. After graduating from Manheim Township high school, Janice spent her life dedicated to her family as a homemaker. In her… Read complete obituary here.
Mary Joan Barney, 88, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Brethren Village, Lititz. Born in Brooklyn NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. Braught Sr. and Mary Hipple Braught. She was married for 48 years to the late David J. Barney. Joan was a 1953 graduate of Mount Joy High School. She was employed… Read complete obituary here.
Elizabeth Whetstone Booda (Betty) slipped into the arms of her loving Savior on Monday, November 6, 2023 while residing at The Glen, Willow Valley Communities, Lancaster, PA. She was just shy of her 100 th Birthday. Betty was born on December 3, 1923 at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia, PA; the daughter of the late Walter Warren Whetstone and Clara Grace… Read complete obituary here.
Carol N. Wickersham, 82, formerly of Conestoga, PA passed away on November 1, 2023. Born in Peach Bottom, PA she was the daughter of the late James Leon and Myrtle (Hash) Boyer. She was the loving wife of Warren S. Wickersham. Carol was a graduate of Solanco High School and later worked for Fulton Bank for many years. She was… Read complete obituary here.
James “Jim” H. Davis, 66, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2023 at his home. He was the loving husband of Susan (Yingst) Davis to whom he was married to for 37 years. Born on November 12, 1956 in Bristol, PA, he was the son of the late David R. Davis and Mary (Boardman) Davis. He grew up… Read complete obituary here.
Kevin Eugene Zercher, 66, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Hospice & Community Care surrounded by his family. He would have celebrated his 67th birthday on November 8th. He was the loving son of the late Eugene L. and T. Jean Zercher. He graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School and from Willow Street Vo-Tech and retired… Read complete obituary here.
Raymond C. Forrest, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Hospice & Community Care. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Sterling) Forrest. After graduating from high school, Raymond spent much of his career with Sperry New Holland eventually retiring as Plant Manager. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. He was… Read complete obituary here.
