Obituaries

Vivian M. Groft

Vivian M. Groft

Sep 26, 2022

Vivian Mae (nee Acker) Groft, 97 of Lancaster, PA passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at the Mennonite Home where she had resided for the past two years. She was the loving wife of the late Marlin Franklin “Whitey” Groft, mother of the late Charmaine Louise Groft Corslund spouse of the late Ray Corslund, Eric D. Groft of Annapolis and...

Carolyn Louise Kennedy

Carolyn Louise Kennedy

Sep 25, 2022

Carolyn Louise Kennedy of Conestoga passed away on September 25, 2022 at Hospice and Community Care, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA  . She was the loving wife of Jack Kennedy, Sr. who passed away in 2004.Carolyn was born in Lancaster to William and Blanche (Hebble) Smith in August 1941.Carolyn attended Scotland School for Veterans’ Children.She was a member...

Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Sep 24, 2022

Mary E. Miller, 89 of Lancaster passed away on September 24, 2022 at Landis Homes.  She was the loving wife of the lateDaniel “Dan” F. Millerwho preceded herin death in 2016.  Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Shirk) Overly.After graduating fromhigh school, Mary spent much of her adult lifededicated toherfamilyas a homemaker.She...

Stacy Ann Metzger

Stacy Ann Metzger

Sep 21, 2022

Stacy Ann Metzger passed away on September 21, 2022 at the age of 51 from pancreatic cancer.  She was born on April 8, 1971 in Allentown, Pennsylvania.  Stacy was a kind and loving individual who always put others before herself.  She had a strong mind and spirit, and although the cancer affected her physically, she was unyielding and courageous to...

Doris J. Starr

Doris J. Starr

Sep 21, 2022

Doris J. Starr, 95, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the Mennonite Home. She was the loving wife of the late Carl B. Starr.Born in Christiana, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ethel (Anderson) Hart.After graduating from high school, Doris spent much of her adult life dedicated to her family as a...

June G. Wehry

June G. Wehry

Sep 20, 2022

June G. Wehry, 88, formerly of Mountville, passed away on September 20, 2022 at home.  She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Wehry, Jr. She was also predeceased by one grandson, Caleb Wehry, and 9 siblings.  June is survived by her three children, Gail Wehry, Lititz, PA, Kathi Fox, Mountville, PA and Dean Wehry, Hershey, PA, 4 grandchildren, 3 great...

Lois Aierstock Hastings

Lois Aierstock Hastings

Sep 20, 2022

Lois Aierstock Hastings, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter onTuesday, September 20, 2022. Born June 6, 1930, in Lancaster, Lois was the daughterof the late Raymond H. Aierstock and the late Ethel (Deiter). Lois graduated fromMcCaskey High School in 1947. Upon graduating from Wilson College, Chambersburg,PA., Lois worked as a recruiter for her alma mater. Married to...

Sally Lou Perry

Sally Lou Perry

Sep 20, 2022

Sally Lou Perry, originally of Mount Joy, transitioned peacefully on September 20, 2022. Sally was born in Lancaster on January 11, 1942 to Richard and Mildred Black.Sally was a bus driver and a bus aid for the IU-13 for over 40 years.She was an avid reader, enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, and loved selling antiques at Shupp’s Grove.She was a graduate...

Carmen L. Mercado

Carmen L. Mercado

Sep 16, 2022

Carmen L Mercado of Harrisburg passed away suddenly September 16, 2022Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, September 24, 2022 and Sunday, September 25, 2022 from 12 noon to 6 pm. Another time of visitation will begin Monday, September 26, 2022 from 10 am until the prayer service at 11 am, all visitation and service will be held at the DeBordSnyder Funeral...

Nancy K. Spencer

Nancy K. Spencer

Sep 14, 2022

Nancy K. Spencer, 92, of Lititz, formerly of Lancaster, passed away onSeptember 14, 2022 at Moravian Manor.  She was the wife of the lateJack J. Spencer.  Born in Apollo, PA, she was the daughter of the late, Roy H. and Edna (Neff) Kelly.Aftergraduatingfromhigh school,Nancydedicated her life to her family as a homemaker.In her spare time. shewas involved in many clubs...

Ana T. Rivera

Ana T. Rivera

Sep 14, 2022

Ana T. Rivera, 79, passed away at her home on September 14, 2022. She was born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico to Jose and Francisca (Colon) Rivera.Ana leaves behind her five children to mourn her passing; Maria E. Rivera, Jose A. Rivera, Edaniz Rivera, Francisco Rivera, and Liz Rivera Morales, as well as 13 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren.In her free time,...

Elvin L Mathis

Elvin L Mathis

Sep 13, 2022

Elvin L. Mathis, age 86 a lifetime resident of New Gretna NJ passed away September 13, 2022 at the Seacrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Little Egg Harbor NJ. Born in New Gretna, he was the son of the late Walter L. and Alice E. Shropshire Mathis and was preceded in death by his brother Robert.Elvin was a member of...

Barbara Claire Gillis

Barbara Claire Gillis

Sep 12, 2022

Barbara Claire Gillis, 81, of Lancaster passed away on September 12, 2022 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, following a stroke.  She was the loving wife of Dan E. Gillis to whom she was married for 56 years.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Edward F. and Alice J. (Phetteplace) Jaeger.After graduating from Lancaster Country Day...

Joseph Paul Feifer

Joseph Paul Feifer

Sep 9, 2022

Joseph Paul Feifer, aged 91, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania passed away on September 9th, 2022, at home with loved ones by his side.He was born in Mt Carmel, PA to Felix and Clara (Laskoski) Feifer in March of 1931. After high school, he attended Bloomsburg State College. At Bloomsburg, he ran Cross Country and Track even winning the one mile run...

Janice M. Hiltz

Janice M. Hiltz

Sep 9, 2022

Janice Mary Singleton Hiltz went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 9, 2022, in Lancaster, PA.  She was born in Lancaster on March 9, 1936 and was the daughter of the late David P. and Verna (Musselman) Singleton.Janice was a loving wife to Harry E. Hiltz, married for 67 years. She is also survived by two daughters,...

Nancy Louise Bitzer

Nancy Louise Bitzer

Sep 5, 2022

Nancy Louise Bitzer, 86, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Brethren Village on September 5, 2022 after a long illness.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Messer) Kautzman.Nancy graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School and worked for Sears and Roebuck in the credit department at Lancaster Shopping Center and later at Park...

Karen L. Gifford

Karen L. Gifford

Sep 3, 2022

Karen Louise Gifford of Lancaster, PA, left her life on earth on Sept. 3, 2022, at age 69, leaving behind many in the community to mourn her warm, inclusive, and loving nature.Karen was kind, caring, considerate, compassionate, courageous, and constant – always there for her loved ones. She was a counselor and therapist, and in later years, a caregiver for...

Nancy B. Norris

Nancy B. Norris

Sep 3, 2022

Nancy Bowman Norris, 94, of Lancaster left our midst on Saturday September 3, 2022, to rejoin her husband, Richard, for eternity.Born in Lancaster to the late Frederick R. Sr. and Marie L. Bowman, Nancy graduated from McCaskey in 1945 and Lancaster Business College in 1947. After working as a secretary for 20 years at Armstrong in Lancaster and Raybestos Manhattan...

Jeffrey P. Myers

Jeffrey P. Myers

Sep 2, 2022

Jeffrey Paul Myers, 65, of Brownstown, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on September 2, 2022 as the result of a car accident. He was the loving husband of Barbara Rodman-Myers.He was born in Lancaster, PA to Paul Lester & Polly Ann (Hoover) Myers. Jeff worked 39 years, retiring in 2017 from Arconic in Lancaster, formerly Alcoa.He attended J.P....

Bernice Jane Krentz Gerhart

Bernice Jane Krentz Gerhart

Sep 2, 2022

Bernice Jane Krentz GerhartBernice Gerhart, age 97, died on September 2, 2022, at Landis Homes in Lititz, after a 15-year struggle with lymphoma.Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harold A. and Anna M. Paulsen Krentz, and the wife of Jack S. Gerhart, who died in 2014. She and Jack met as members of the Class of...