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Obituaries

Obituaries

Donald H. Funk

Donald H. Funk

Dec 18, 2022

Donald H. Funk entered into eternal rest on December 18, 2022. Donald was born on September 15, 1930 in Manor Township, the son of the late Roy H. and Mildred (Shultz) Funk. He attended the Manor Township Schools, graduating from Manor-Millersville High School, now Penn Manor in 1948. Later he attended Lancaster Bible School, now Lancaster Bible College, graduating in...

John D. Landis

John D. Landis

Dec 18, 2022

John D. Landis, age 94, died on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the Mennonite Home.  He was the husband of Arlene D. Miller Landis for 72 years. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Elvin G. and Sarah C. McBride Landis.He attended J.P. McCaskey High School and graduated in the Class of 1947. He was an...

Jean M. Concklin

Jean M. Concklin

Dec 17, 2022

Jean M. Concklin, 93, of Willow Street, PA passed away on December 17, 2022, at Lakeside at Willow Valley Communities. Born in Newfane, NY, she was the daughter of the late Osgood and Violet (Webb) McDonald and was the loving wife of Charles H. Concklin until his passing in July 2021.A 1950 graduate of Bucknell University, Jean earned a degree...

Barbara S. Ehleiter

Barbara S. Ehleiter

Dec 17, 2022

Barbara S. Ehleiter, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on December 17, 2022 at her home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Verna (Campbell) Slaugh and was the loving wife of William Ehleiter for 31 years.A 1958 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, Barbara then went on to receive an Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene...

Randy L. Rineer

Randy L. Rineer

Dec 16, 2022

Randy passed away unexpectedly at his home in Alameda CA on December 16, 2022 with his wife Patty at his side,Randy was born on June 23, 1952 in Lancaster PA. He graduated from Manheim Township High School before enlisting in the Navy in 1972.He met his wife in 1974 while he was on the USS Ranger. They were together 48...

Michael R. Weintz

Michael R. Weintz

Dec 14, 2022

On Wednesday, December 14, 2022 Michael “Mike” Weintz suddenly passed away at the age of 69.Mike was born on April 25, 1953 in Lodi, California to Lee and Margie (Fleck) Weintz.  Mike worked for Kraft Foods for 35 years.  On February 28, 1973 he married his high school sweetheart Annette (Annie) Schemper in Ripon, California where they raised their two...

Marvin J. Reed Jr.

Marvin J. Reed Jr.

Dec 14, 2022

Marvin J. Reed Jr., age 70 of Lancaster passed away December 14, 2022 at Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where he resided for the past three years.Born in Lancaster son of Marvin J. Sr. and Marie Louise Reed he was predeceased by his grandson Andrew.Mr. Reed was employed by Advanced Auto Parts as a delivery driver and served our country...

Alston G. Allen

Alston G. Allen

Dec 13, 2022

Alston G. Allen 92, of New Gretna NJ passed away on December 13, 2022 in the Atlantic City Hospital. He graduated from Tuckerton High School in 1948 and served in the US Army from 1048-1952 in Germany as a medic.Alston worked for the State of New Jersey for 26 years, retiring from the New Jersey Marine Police in 1980.Alston then...

Donald G. Fudge

Donald G. Fudge

Dec 13, 2022

11/5/1935 – 12/13/2022Donald died peacefully under Hospice care. He was the husband of the late Yvonne W. Fudge and was preceded in death by Minnie and Harold Fudge, his parents and siblings Richard, Irene and Thomas.He is survived by his children Tammy F. Leddy wife of James, sons John and James Fudge, grandson Adam Leddy of New York City and...

Connie M. Bitzer

Connie M. Bitzer

Dec 11, 2022

Connie M. Bitzer, born on February 12, 1947, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 in her life-long hometown of Lancaster PA. She was the only daughter of the late Robert P. and Marian J. Bitzer. Connie enjoyed crafts including knitting and needlepoint, and the many family dogs that roamed the Bitzer household.She is survived by several cousins. The family...

Terese M. Repsher

Terese M. Repsher

Dec 9, 2022

Terese M. Repsher, 93, of Willow Valley Community passed away on December 9, 2022.Terese was born in Rochester, NY to the late Bronislaus and Anna Kowalski.She is preceded in death by siblings Gertrude Shwamle, Edward Kowalski, Bernard Kowalski, Eleanor Deffner, and Ray Kowalski.Terese is survived by nieces Paula Howard, Carol Ciccaroni, Karen O’Brien; nephews Raymond Deffner, Raym Kowalski, and numerous...

Judith “Judy” Brady

Judith “Judy” Brady

Dec 7, 2022

Judith “Judy” A. Brady, 73, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022, after a lengthy illness. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Richard and Tillie Moncrief and brother, Richard Moncrief, Jr. She is survived by her beloved husband of37 years, Robert; children, Chris Olzacki and Jeffrey Olzacki; grandchildren Audrey, Lyndsey, and...

John H. Kimmich

John H. Kimmich

Dec 6, 2022

John H. Kimmich, 90 of 103 Pollock Drive, Pittston, formerly of Lititz, PA died Tuesday December 6 after a brief illness at Wesley Village.He retired in 1987 with over 25 years of service from RCA Corp. of Lancaster, working as a draftsman designing TV picture tubes.   Prior to working for RCA John was a member of the United States Air...

Naomi Doris Bechtold

Naomi Doris Bechtold

Dec 4, 2022

Naomi Doris Bechtold, 87, departed this life on December 4, 2022 at Pleasantview Communities. She was born on October 11, 1935 to parents John S. and Ursula (Myer) Bechtold in Lancaster. Naomi graduated from Lancaster Mennonite High School (1953); Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing (1960); Eastern Mennonite College, Harrisonburg, VA (1964); and Emory University, Atlanta, GA (1971). During those...

Helen Kline

Helen Kline

Dec 1, 2022

Helen Kline, 98, of Lancaster, passed peacefully on December 1, 2022 in Lancaster, PA.  She was predeceased by her spouse, Eugene T. Kline, in 2010. She is survived by her nephew, Ned M. Germini, who provided loving care as her guardian, a niece Sherry G. Billig, a cousin, Joseph Hafer, and numerous friends. She was a member of St. Mary’s...

Suseily Martinez-Vega

Suseily Martinez-Vega

Dec 1, 2022

Suseily Martinez-Vega age 46 of Lancaster passed away December 1, 2022 at LGH. She is the wife of Wilfredo Jacome. Family will attend a private graveside service at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

Verna M. Birkey

Verna M. Birkey

Nov 29, 2022

Verna Birkey, age 94 of Willow Valley entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whom she loved and served, on November 29, 2022.  Born in Fisher, Illinois on March 5, 1928, she was the daughter of loving parents, Joel and Mabel Birkey.In her teenage years, Verna accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior.  Verna’s...

Yvonne L. Kraft

Yvonne L. Kraft

Nov 28, 2022

Yvonne L. Kraft, 80, of Lancaster, joined the angels in Heaven on November 28, 2022.  She was the loving wife of Gordon “Gordie” Kraft for 62 years.  Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late George E. Leggett, Sr. and Helen (Eby) Leggett.

Yvonne will be remembered for many things, including her commitment to and her unconditional love...

Juliette Elise Summy

Juliette Elise Summy

Nov 26, 2022

Juliette Elise Summy, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on November 26, 2022 at her home.  She was the loving wife of the late Jay Summy.She was the daughter of the late Jean P. and Dorothy (Storz) Lyet.Juliette spent much of her life as a homemaker and enjoyed spending her free time with her loving family.She is survived by two children,...

Joseph W. King

Joseph W. King

Nov 25, 2022

Joseph W. King “Jerry”, Age 88, of Mountville, entered into rest on November 25, 2022 at Susquehanna Wellness Center in Columbia, PA.Born in Queens, New York, Joseph was a veteran of the United States Navy.  He worked for American Airlines in customer relations until he retired, then Lancaster Mercedes Benz as a driver.  Joseph was a beloved father who devoted...

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