Obituaries

Pamela Trow Liddell

Pamela Trow Liddell

Feb 24, 2024

Pamela Trow Liddell, 70, of Conestoga, PA, passed away in Wellington, FL, on February 24, 2024, following a long and courageous battle with endometrial cancer. 

Pam was the wife of Kirk Liddell, with whom she celebrated 43 years of marriage in 2023, and the mother of their four children: Jennifer Liddell Kaminstein (and husband Dan); Devon Liddell; James Liddell (and wife...

Dorothy Helen Montgomery Cross

Dorothy Helen Montgomery Cross

Feb 24, 2024

Dorothy Helen (Montgomery) Cross, 87, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Homestead Village, Lancaster, PA. “Dolly” was the devoted and loving wife of “Arch” Cross who passed away last September. She was born March 11, 1936 in Abington, PA, to Robert S. Montgomery and Dorothy Catherine (Wilt) Montgomery. Dolly graduated from Abington High School in...

Matthew A. Caraballo

Matthew A. Caraballo

Feb 21, 2024

Matthew Alexander Caraballo, "Matt", 29, of East Petersburg, PA, passed away on February 21, 2024 after a car accident. His loss is completely unexpected and his family is profoundly saddened.

Matt was born on August 30, 1994 to Carmen Lydia Mercado in Fort Lauderdale, FL. After Matt graduated from Ephrata High School in 2014, he went on to join the United...

James M. Scheib

James M. Scheib

Feb 19, 2024

James M. Scheib, 93, of Manheim Township, passed away unexpectedly at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Born in Tower City, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Mayanna E. (Schucker) Scheib. He was the husband of Marian W. Scheib, who died in 1995.

 After graduating in 1948 from the Porter Township High School,...

William Neal Yeats

William Neal Yeats

Feb 18, 2024

William Neal Yeats, prominent educator and accomplished musician and Resident of Willow Valley Retirement Communities, Lancaster, PA, since 2007, and passed away at the Glen on February 18, 2024. Born in Durant, OK, September 9, 1930, he was the son of the late Frederick and Lucy Yeats of Hartshorne, OK. Bill was predeceased by one brother, Carroll Yeats, and one...

Joan Y Shand

Joan Y Shand

Feb 14, 2024

Joan Y. Shand passed away at the Glen, Willow Valley, on February 14, 2024, age 96. She was the daughter of the late Theodore and Margaret Yochum, and grew up in Quakertown, Pa. 

She graduated from Penn Nursing of the University of Pennsylvania nursing school. As a nurse at Penn she treated the painter Beatrice Turner, who painted several portraits of...

Loretta R. Martin

Loretta R. Martin

Feb 13, 2024

Loretta  R. Martin, 97 of Lancaster, formerly of Millersville, passed away on February 13, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Lloyd Martin, who passed away June 16, 2002.

Loretta was born in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Earl and Mildred Rinier, both whom died in their 20's and was raised by her foster parents Mr. and Mrs. Amos Good....

Alice Faye Erb

Alice Faye Erb

Feb 13, 2024

Alice Faye Erb, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on February 13, 2024 at Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehab Center.  She was the loving wife of Kevin G. Erb.

Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Grace Millhouse.

After graduating from high school, she spent her career in sales positions for various companies.

In her spare time, Faye...

Arkan Say

Arkan Say

Feb 12, 2024

Arkan Say, age 88, of Cochranville PA, passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2024. He was born on March 10, 1935 in Istanbul, Turkey to the late Fuat & Zehra Say.  

Arkan’s education began in Istanbul where, while in high school, he set his eyes on a career in civil engineering. At the local Y he mastered English well enough to gain admission to Robert College (an American...

Charles E Miller

Charles E Miller

Feb 10, 2024

Charles E. Miller, 94, of Lancaster, passed away on February 10, 2024 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.   He was the loving husband of Shirley (Blumenshine) Miller for 73 years.

Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Chester S. And Reba M. (Mowery) Miller.

After attending high school, he proudly served in the United States Army during...

Robert James Ober

Robert James Ober

Feb 8, 2024

Robert James Ober, 85, of Columbia, passed away on February 8, 2024 at his home. Surrounded by family. He was the loving husband of Marlene E. (Wanner) Ober to whom he was married to for 64 years. Born in Mastersonville, PA he was the son of the late Russell and Eliza Jane (Flory) Ober. 

Robert spent most of his professional career...

John E Booth

John E Booth

Feb 6, 2024

John Edwin Booth, age 96, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He was the son of John M. Booth and Helen H. Booth of Mount, Joy, PA. Mr. Booth was married to Barbara Norton Booth (from Scranton, PA) for 66 years (died 2019). They had three children, John Jr., married to Alexandra Smith, Katherine (Katie,...

Anna E Armstrong

Anna E Armstrong

Feb 4, 2024

Anna E. Armstrong, 77 of Lancaster passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 4, 2024 at Penn State, Lancaster Medical Center. Born in Chester, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert and Anna (Reeder) Miller.  She grew up in Glen Riddle, PA. 

Anna graduated from Media High School in 1965 and chose a career of giving to...

Doris E. Hagelgans

Doris E. Hagelgans

Feb 3, 2024

Doris E. (Hess) Hagelgans, 85 , of Lampeter passed away Feb 3, 2024. Doris was born in Lancaster in 1938 to Erma M. Graham and Harry R. Hess of Strasburg.

Doris was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School and worked at Lancaster Newspapers in her early years. She cared for her parents in their later years.

Doris was married to Harold...

Brian E. Ream Sr.

Brian E. Ream Sr.

Feb 2, 2024

Brian E. Ream Sr., left the world on Feb 2, 2024 after a courageous battle with skin cancer. Brian was preceded in death by his mother Alpha Mae (Urban) Ream of Lancaster, sisters Debrah Ream and Christina (Talerico) Wolf.

Brian is survived by his father Charles Ream Sr., step mother Joanne Ream, his brothers Charles Ream Jr., of Alabama, Ralph Talerico...

Carol K Stouffer

Carol K Stouffer

Feb 1, 2024

Carol K Stouffer, 80, a longtime resident of the Willow Valley Retirement Community, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024, after a 16-month battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Carol retired from DuPont Corporation, Wilmington, Delaware, where she had a long career as a chemical physicist and later an international patent attorney. In her retirement, Carol enjoyed portraying both historical and...

Joanne Liggat

Joanne Liggat

Jan 29, 2024

Joanne K. Liggat passed away on January 29, 2024, in Lititz, PA. She was born on November 26, 1936, to Clarence and Verna Ketchledge in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank, in 2004.  

Joanne was a gifted vocalist in her youth.  She worked for many years at Fulton Bank in downtown Lancaster, PA....

Andrew Henry Vogel III

Andrew Henry Vogel III

Jan 26, 2024

Andrew Henry Vogel III of Lancaster, died on January 26th, 2024.  Born in Lancaster in 1933, he was the son of Andrew H. Vogel Jr. and H. Bertha Ranck Vogel.  



Drew is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy Ridgway Vogel. In addition to his wife, he is survived by their four children: Mark Vogel and his wife Cynthia,...

Bertha Houston May

Bertha Houston May

Jan 24, 2024

Bertha Houston May, also known as Berti, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024, at the age of 93 in Lancaster, PA. She was born in August 1, 1930, in Milford DE, to the late Henry and Estella Sapp.

Berti was a remarkable woman who will be remembered for her generosity, compassion, and intelligence. She had a genuine desire to help others...

Helen I Williams

Helen I Williams

Jan 24, 2024

Helen I. Williams, 98, formerly of Stewartstown, Pa.  passed away on January 24, 2024 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, Quarryville, Pa.  She was the wife of the late Maurice H Williams.  Born in Hellam, PA on August 5, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Martha Emenheiser) Grimm.

After graduating from Hellam High School, she married and dedicated...