Obituaries

Gloria Vivian Wubbolt

Gloria Vivian Wubbolt

Aug 6, 2022

Gloria Vivian Wubbolt, age 89 of Columbia passed away in her daughter Cheryl’s home in Harrisburg.Born in Elizabethtown, daughter of the late Harry and Clara Green Eisenhower, she was employed by Science Press in Ephrata for 20 years. She had also been a nurses aid in the health care industry.She was a member of the VFW Post 5747 and the...

Ellie Lewis Adams III

Ellie Lewis Adams III

Aug 2, 2022

On the 2ndof August of 2022, E.L. Adams III, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away into the loving arms of his Godly father, at the age of 96. He was a father to 2, grandfather to 9, great-grandfather to 13 and loving neighbor and friend to those he met.Ellie, as he was affectionately known to friends, was...

Shirley J. Belt

Shirley J. Belt

Aug 1, 2022

Shirley J. Belt, 92, left this earth peacefully on Monday, August 1, 2022 to join her husband, G Richard Belt in heaven. She was preceded in death by her biologic parents, Esther and Ernest Harris, her siblings Ernest Harris, Jr and Betty Harris Kephart. Before her first birthday, Shirley’s mother passed away and she was adopted by the Reverend William...

David M. Pennell, Sr.

David M. Pennell, Sr.

Jul 29, 2022

David M. Pennell, Sr., 69, of Lancaster, passed away on July 29, 2022 at Hospice & Community Care with his son by his side.Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles James and Susan B. Pennell. David was married to Melissa Ann Pennell who died on December 6, 1999, to whom he was married for 23 years.David...

Ronald W. Kline

Ronald W. Kline

Jul 28, 2022

Ronald “The Turtle Man” W. Kline, 88, passed away on July 28, 2022 at Masonic Villages.  He was the husband of Suzanne L. (Kohr) Kline to whom he was married to for 65 years.He spent much of his professional career as a janitor for Millersville University.Ronald was a member of Lancaster Church of the Brethren.In his spare time, he enjoyed...

Betty J. Adair Myers

Betty J. Adair Myers

Jul 24, 2022

Betty J. Adair Myers, 97, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at the Mennonite Home Communities.  She was the daughter of the late Raymond K. and Mary Shissler Adair.  She was the loving wife of the late Park H. Myers with whom she shared 57 years of marriage before his passing in 2002.Born in Lancaster, on July...

David R. Smith

David R. Smith

Jul 23, 2022

David R. Smith, 70, of Landisville passed away in his home July 23, 2022.Born in Fremont Ohio, Mr. Smith was a manager in the Busing and Transportation Industry.Surviving to mourn his passing is his daughter Laura Arment (Mark C. Arment), his step grandson Oliver Mark Arment, his brother Thomas Mark Smith of Washington Crossing PA.A service of remembrance will be...

Ruperto Rosado Ramos

Ruperto Rosado Ramos

Jul 19, 2022

Juan Ruperto Rosado Ramos, age 97; son of the late Pablo Rosado and Margarita Ramos died on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at home after a long illness.He was born on April 16, 1925 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, and was a resident of Lancaster since May of 2011.Ruperto was the husband of Antera Velazquez Acosta who pre-deceased him. He was also...

Dorothy Witt Kerr

Dorothy Witt Kerr

Jul 12, 2022

Knowing that through the Power of Salvation through her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Dorothy Witt Kerr, has been welcomed into the loving Arms of God for life eternal at the age of 92.She joins her husband of 50 years, The Reverend Charles Scott Kerr to continue a beautiful love story. Pastor Kerr, who joyfully was welcomed into life eternal...

Margaret Shirley Melone Chen

Margaret Shirley Melone Chen

Jul 12, 2022

Margaret Shirley Melone Chen, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on July 12, 2022 at LGH.She is survived by a daughter, Liana (Glen) Teter.DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory.

Nancy Jane Fry

Nancy Jane Fry

Jul 12, 2022

Nancy J. Fry, 95, passed away on July 12, 2022 at the Glen at Willow Valley Communities.  She was the loving wife of the late Rev. Russell R. Fry to whom she was married to for 67 years until his passing in 2017. Born in Shamokin, PA she was the daughter of the late Willis and Emma (Allvord) McCoy.She spent...

Benjamin J. Witmer, Sr.

Benjamin J. Witmer, Sr.

Jul 10, 2022

Benjamin J. Witmer Sr, Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Ben was born to the late David L. Witmer and Anna M. Bernhart, and married to the late Dorothy J. Trego Witmer.Ben served his country as a veteran of the Korean War: Sgt. 1st class, 101st Airborne Division. Benjamin attended East Lampeter High School.Born and raised on...

Norman G. Tomlinson

Norman G. Tomlinson

Jul 5, 2022

Norman G. Tomlinson, 88, of Lancaster passed away on July 5th, 2022 at a local nursing home.  He was the loving husband of Barbara (Willders) Tomlinson to whom he would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on November 21st of this year.Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late George and Ruth (Bauer) Tomlinson.After graduating from JP...

James Thomas Lile

James Thomas Lile

Jul 4, 2022

James Thomas Lile, ArchitectJames Thomas Lile, of Lancaster, PA passed away on July 4th, 2022 at the age of 91.  Born in 1931 in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Chester C. and Eva G. Lile, and the brother of Nancy L. Wise, who preceded him in death.Jim graduated from The Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, Pa, in 1949, and from...

David Weaver Moore

David Weaver Moore

Jul 1, 2022

David Weaver Moore, age 72, died at his home in Barnegat, NJ on July 1st, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the son of Donald Wicklein Moore and Arlene Weaver Moore.David graduated from Millersville University, with a BA in Biology. After graduation, he served in the Peace Corps as a teacher in rural Ethiopia and developed...

Michael Alfred Iburg

Michael Alfred Iburg

Jul 1, 2022

Michael A. Iburg (54) was a man that lived life the way he wanted. Fierce protector and adoring father of Marcus and Simon, whom he loved beyond measure. Beloved husband of Joy.He leaves behind his siblings Thomas, Jennifer, Danny, and Milissa. He is survived by his mother Eileen. Nieces and nephews and grand nephew and grand niece.Michael grew up in...

Pau T. Khai

Pau T. Khai

Jun 30, 2022

Pau T. Khai, 12, of Lancaster, passed away on June 30, 2022.A Funeral Service honoring Pau’s life will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 11 AM at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. A viewing will be held from 9 AM until the time of service.

Mildred K. Henderson

Mildred K. Henderson

Jun 29, 2022

Mildred K. Henderson, Mother, Writer & MusicianMildred K. Henderson, age 91, of East Hempfield Township, completed the race set before her on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Brethren Village, Lititz, and now will be singing in the choir of the church triumphant.She was a devoted wife (for nearly 51 years), mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, artist, musician, writer, reader, puzzle solver, and...

Clifford L. Smith Jr., “Bud”

Clifford L. Smith Jr., “Bud”

Jun 26, 2022

It is with celebration that we share the following news with our dear friends and family:CLIFFORD L. SMITH JR., “BUD“, Age 89, Heaven Bound getting a new body on June 26,2022.Born in Hudson, NY to Clifford L. Smith, Sr. and Fannie Main Smith.Predeceased in death by sister, Barbara Jones .Survived by wife of 65 years, Ruth Steitz Smith Leaving a...

Heidi Jo Yanello

Heidi Jo Yanello

Jun 22, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Heidi Jo Yanello announces her passing on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022, at her Glen Rock residence after two and a half years of suffering from a rare and aggressive form of cancer.  She was 49 years old.  Preceding her in death is her father, Paul Yoder.  Her passing is grieved deeply...