Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Janet L. Halbig
Nov 24, 2022
Janet L. Halbig, 76, of Lancaster, passed away on November 24th, 2022 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late Paul R. Halbig.Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Miriam (Harvey) Kissinger.After graduating from McCaskey High School, she went on to further her education by attending F&M College.Janet is survived by...
Ida Jane “Janie” Gilchrest
Nov 19, 2022
Ida Jane (McGee) Gilchrest, 96 of Lancaster, PA passed through heavens gates November 19, 2022. She was born May 2, 1926 in Madison, Indiana the much loved and only child of the late Edgar C. and Martha M. (Phillips) McGee.
Janie graduated from Crothersville High School in 1944. She worked at Indiana Bell Phone Company in Madison as a switchboard operator....
Audrey Walker Warfield
Nov 17, 2022
Audrey Walker Warfield was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on August 27, 1920, the daughter of William John and Edith Pratt Walker. She graduated from Highland Park High School, Douglas College and Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.Survivors include two step-sons, the Rev. W. Ross Warfield and Dr. John R. Warfield and their families as well as first and second cousins. She...
Charlotte R. Garfield
Nov 17, 2022
Charlotte R. Garfield, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on November 17, 2022 at Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. She was the loving wife of the late Nelson H. Garfield.Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Matilda (Hausman) Reitzel.She spent much of her career as a paralegal working primarily with estate planning.In her spare...
Janet Myers Strube
Nov 17, 2022
Janet Myers Strube, 92 of Luther Acres, Lititz PA passed away November 17, 2022. Janet was born in Baltimore MD on June 30, 1930 daughter of the late James William and Adele Fosler Myers. She was married for 64 years to the Rev. John L. Strube, a Lutheran Minister who passed away February 10, 2016. She and her husband opened...
Georgina Santana
Nov 15, 2022
Georgina Montañez Vega Santana, 80, of Lancaster, passed away on 15, November, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born April 28, 1942 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico to Irene Montañez Sr. and Andrea Vega.She attended the Escuela Superior de Santurce, Puerto Rico and was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.Georgina is survived by her children: Gilbert Norat, Aida...
Emma Kathryn Grimm
Nov 14, 2022
Emma Kathryn Grimm, age 100 passed away on November 14, 2022 at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community. Emma was born in Lancaster PA daughter of Virden Earl Vickers and Ada Elizabeth Frankhauser Vickers. Besides her parents Emma was predeceased by her husbands Robert Crawford Miller, Melvin Miller Gerhart, Godfrey Grimm, her brothers Clarence Rodell Vickers, George Mitchell Vickers, Virden Earl...
Tracy Sue Riehl
Nov 12, 2022
Tracy Sue Riehl, 46, of Wrightsville, passed away Saturday November 12th surrounded by her loved ones.Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Jerry and Susan Riehl, and the loving wife of Robert Harman. A graduate of Hempfield High School, she later became a phlebotomist. She enjoyed crafts and beachcombing. She is survived by her husband Bob and children Samantha,Daniel,Emily,Nathan...
G. Raymond Warfel
Nov 12, 2022
We are sad to announce the peaceful passing of our beloved dad, G. Raymond (Ray) Warfel on November 12, 2022 at the age of 88 years old, surrounded by his family.He was born in Lancaster to Harold E. and Cecelia M. Warfel. After graduating from Manheim Township High School, Class of 1952, he served 2 years in the Army as...
Richard “Rich” D. Russell
Nov 12, 2022
Richard “Rich” D. Russell, age 64 of Strasburg, PA, passed away on November 12, 2022. He was the loving husband of Donna L. Russell to whom they celebrated 30 years of marriage on September 5th.Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Arlene (Bewley) Russell. He graduated from Octorara High School in the class of...
David Bruce Roy
Nov 11, 2022
David Bruce Roy, 91, of East Hempfield Township passed away peacefully on Veterans Day in his Homestead Village apartment. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of John and Clara Roy of Pittsburgh, PA, and his predeceased brothers, Don and Jack Roy.Upon graduation from West View High School in 1950, Dave attended Princeton University and earned an A.B. in...
Michelle L. Diaco
Nov 11, 2022
Michelle L. Diaco, 49, of New Providence, passed away on November 11, 2022 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Joanne (Brackbill) Diaco.After graduating high school, she spent much of her professional career in retail working for Boscov’s in Camp Hill and most recently in the restaurant industry as...
Jane Ruhland
Nov 9, 2022
Jane Ruhland (nee Stauffer) passed away early in the morning of November 9, 2022 after a brief illness at the age of 93.She was the youngest of eight siblings born to Leroy and Sarah (Etter) Stauffer. She was born in Columbia PA, and her family moved to Lancaster when Jane was a very young child. She remained in Lancaster County...
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