Obituaries

Phyllis Brubaker Kirsch

Phyllis Brubaker Kirsch

Jul 10, 2023

Phyllis B. Kirsch, 93, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on July 10, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Carl H. and Alma E. Brubaker. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, John C. “Jack” Kirsch.  Phyllis and Jack were skilled dancers in their younger years, and they loved weekends at both Armstrong and...

Theresa Sickman Henning

Theresa Sickman Henning

Jun 24, 2023

Theresa Sickman Henning from Lancaster, PA passed away on Saturday, June 24,2023, at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown after being surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 1, 1932, to the late Warren and Mary (Campbell) Sickman from Conestoga as well as the loving wife of Donald C. Henning who died in 2017. She was also predeceased by two...

Royce Garfield Imhoff

Royce Garfield Imhoff

Jun 24, 2023

June 24, 2023 Royce Garfield Imhoff, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.Born February 5, 1935 to Elva and Elmer Imhoff. He had one sister, Ona Imhoff.  He protected and cared for her always.After attending Ephrata High School, he quickly made Lancaster his home.  He married Mary Lou (Houser) Imhoff at age 21 and they shared 68 beautiful years. ...

Harold H. Hagelgans, Jr.

Harold H. Hagelgans, Jr.

Jun 22, 2023

Harold H. Hagelgans, Jr., 86, of Lampeter, passed away on June 22, 2023.Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Harold H. and Dorothy E. (Gable) Hagelgans.Harold was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School and then served 4 years in the U.S. Army Combat Engineers. After his military career he became a tool and die maker...

Eleanor Mary Wagner

Eleanor Mary Wagner

Jun 20, 2023

Eleanor Mary Wagner, nee Jeffries, age 97, of Willow Street, PA, formerly of Newtown Square, PA, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and sister, went home to be with her Savior on June 20, 2023 with her daughter by her side.Eleanor remained devoted to Jesus Christ throughout her life. She was faithful to worship at Aldan Union Church of Aldan,...

James Conover Brown

James Conover Brown

Jun 12, 2023

James Conover Brown, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Bel Air, Maryland, never let the truth get in the way of a good story.  Jim loved to talk, entertain, and chat up every food server that waited on him.  Jim passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the age of 87.   Jim died peacefully, surrounded by his four boys,...

James M. Krady

James M. Krady

Jun 11, 2023

James M. Krady, age 90 of Lancaster passed away June 11, 2023 at LGH. Born in Lancaster he was the son of Daniel Stoner and Frances Zimmerman Miller Krady.Mr. Krady was employed by the High Corporation as a plumber prior to retirement. He was a member of Red Rose Barbershop Chorus for 20 years and a 4th Degree Knights of...

James M. Krady

James M. Krady

Jun 11, 2023

James M. Krady, age 90 of Lancaster passed away June 11, 2023 at LGH. Born in Lancaster he was the son of Daniel Stoner and Frances Zimmerman Miller Krady.Mr. Krady was employed by the High Corporation as a plumber prior to retirement. He was a member of Red Rose Barbershop Chorus for 20 years and a 4th Degree Knights of...

James A. Fickes

James A. Fickes

Jun 10, 2023

James A. Fickes, 76, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Homestead Village. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Ira D. and Suzanne (Ulrich) Fickes.He spent most of his professional career in production at the Bulova Watch Company.In his spare time, James enjoyed genealogy, stamp and coin collecting, and going on long...

Yvonne “Bonnie” Mae Sigman

Yvonne “Bonnie” Mae Sigman

Jun 10, 2023

Yvonne Mae Sigman “Bonnie”, age 74 passed away June 10, 2023 at her home in Ephrata. Born in Lancaster February 14, 1949 daughter of the late Richard G. and Katharine Miller Shay. Bonnie retired from Franklin & Marshall College, she enjoyed gardening , rug hooking, nature, spending time at the Cabin in Pine Creek  and spending time with her many...

Thomas M. Johns

Thomas M. Johns

Jun 9, 2023

Thomas M Johns, 64, died peacefully in his home in Columbia on Friday, June 9, 2023.Born in Lancaster County to the late Ira K Johns and his surviving mother, Eileen Johns of Willow Street.He attended Hempfield High School, Class of 1977.Recently retired from his auto repair business he shared with his cousin for nearly 40 years, Bender’s Garage in Landisville.Tom...

John A. Clark

John A. Clark

Jun 7, 2023

John A. Clark, age 73, passed away in Lancaster PA on June 7th, 2023 in the home he purchased for his retirement. The service will be held at the Black Hills Military Cemetery 2090 Pleasant Valley Dr. Sturgis SD 57785 on July 6, 2023 at 1 pm. with military honors.John, known as “Andy” in his younger years, was born in...

William F. “Bill” Horn

William F. “Bill” Horn

Jun 7, 2023

William (Bill) Frederick Horn 92, Leola PA died on June 7th at Pleasant View Health and Wellness Center from cancer. The last of eight siblings, he was born on July 10th 1930 in Lancaster to Edwin and Anna M (Schwan) Horn.He attended Benjamin Franklin and John Haupt elementary schools, Edward Hand Junior High and J. P. McCaskey High school graduating...

Robert “Bob” Craig Hinkle

Robert “Bob” Craig Hinkle

Jun 1, 2023

Robert “Bob” Craig Hinkle, 78 of Lancaster passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Homestead Village on June 1, 2023. Born in Hazleton PA on August 27, 1944, he was the son of the late Marian M. and Robert S. Hinkle.Bob received a B.S. Ed. and M. Ed. from Millersville State College and also attended Temple University.  He retired...

Arthur M. Skaggs Jr.

Arthur M. Skaggs Jr.

May 28, 2023

Known to all as Pete, Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Uncle.Pete passed away peacefully to Glory to be with his Lord and Savior after fighting a courageous battle Sunday, May 28th at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.Born and raised in Lancaster, PA, the son of the late Arthur (Grace) Skaggs, Sr. Devoted husband of Donna Wayde whom he was...

Margaret S. Fisher

Margaret S. Fisher

May 27, 2023

Margaret S. Fisher, in her 103rd year, of Lancaster, joined our Heavenly Father on May 27, 2023 at the Glen of Willow Valley.  She was the loving wife and partner of the late Dr. Wallace E. Fisher.She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Earl D. and Louise C. Stauffer.  She graduated from Gettysburg College and held a graduate...

Geoffrey L. Herr

Geoffrey L. Herr

May 25, 2023

Geoffrey L. Herr, 60, of Lancaster, passed away on May 25, 2023 at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center.  He was the loving husband of Bonnie (Ammon) Herr to whom he was married to for 22 years.Born in Millersville, PA, he was the son of Jacob and Anne (Smith) Herr.After graduating from high school, Geoff studied architectural drawing at Harrisburg...

Frances “Anne” Norton

Frances “Anne” Norton

May 25, 2023

Frances “Anne” Norton, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on May 25, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Harry E. Norton who preceded her in death in 2012.Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Willis and Ethel (Hughes) Blackburn.After graduating from William Penn High School in New Castle DE, she spent much of her...

Ruth Miller

Ruth Miller

May 22, 2023

Mrs. Ruth Miller died peacefully on May 22, 2023 at Ephrata Manor in Ephrata, Pennsylvania after several months of failing health.She was born in Shickshinny in 1930 to Freas Edwin Smith, a mine official, and Ruth Elma Howland Smith, a baker and homemaker.The tenth of fourteen children, Ruth had an industrious childhood, helping to raise many of her older siblings’...

Robert “Bob” G. Hull

Robert “Bob” G. Hull

May 21, 2023

Robert “Bob” G. Hull, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on May 21, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Peggy Lee (Ruhl) Hull. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late George and Ellen (McBride) Hull.After graduating from high school, Bob spent much of his professional career with Hamilton Watch Company working in...