Obituaries
Stephen W. Wiley
Dec 22, 2024
Stephen W. Wiley, 71, of Lancaster, passed away on December 22, 2024 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. He was the loving husband of Pamela (Smeltz) Wiley. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of William Wiley and Joan (Smith) Beitz.
After graduating from Solanco High School, Steve graduated from Temple University School of Pharmacy.
His professional career in his earlier...
Gella Sykes
Dec 21, 2024
Peacefully and surrounded by family, Gella Sykes, 67, of Leola, lost her battle with cancer on December 21, 2024. Gella was well known for her warmth, independence, and loving spirit. She often could be found in the kitchen trying a new recipe while listening to one of her audiobooks. Most of her cooking included produce from her abundant home garden,...
Carolyn M. Easley
Dec 21, 2024
Carolyn M. Easley, age 80 of Lancaster PA., passed away suddenly at her home. Carolyn was born November 15, 1944 to the late Anna Mae Geist and Edward Shenk here in Lancaster.
Carolyn was a member of New Life Church, and retired from the School District of Lancaster as a teachers assistant. she had also been employed at the Lancaster Recreation...
Margaret Rose Handley
Dec 19, 2024
Margaret Rose Handley, 71, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, the 19th of December, 2024 at Hickory House Nursing Home in Honey Brook, PA. She was the loving mother of three children, Christopher, Sarah, and Zachary and the loving sister to five brothers and sisters, Kevin, Mary, Terri, Hugh, and Charlotte.
She was born in Fakenham, County of Norfolk,...
Nancy K Schlegel
Dec 19, 2024
Nancy Marie Kling Schlegel passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, surrounded by family. Nancy was born on April 24, 1939, in York, Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother, her sister and her husband, E. Wayne Schlegel, Jr.
Nancy is survived by her daughter, Kimberly and son-in-law, Bill Boscow, of Wilmette, Illinois. She is also survived by her...
Harold J. Weglarz
Dec 18, 2024
Harold James Weglarz, 76, of Lancaster PA, entered God's Eternal Care, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness with his loving family by his side.
Born May 14, 1948 in Williamsport PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Kurtz) Weglarz. Harold was the loving husband of Kathleen A. Weglarz with whom he...
Carol A. Rogers
Dec 17, 2024
Carol Ann Rogers of Lititz, age 76, passed away suddenly on December 17 at her Moravian Manor home. Her physical heart failed her without warning, but her spirit now dwells in realms of glory beholding her Savior, Jesus Christ.
She was the first-born child of Gilbert and Dorothy Gass of Buffalo, NY in 1948. She graduated from Williamsville South High School...
Jack Kiviat
Dec 16, 2024
Jack Kiviat, born on March 24, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, passed away at his home in Landisville, Pennsylvania, on December 16, 2024. He was 89 years old.
Jack grew up in Brooklyn and went on to attend Syracuse University on a football scholarship, allowing him to be the first in his family to attend college. A talented athlete, he played...
Mary Jane Landis
Dec 11, 2024
Mary Jane (Hershey) Landis, 98, died at Landis Homes Retirement Community on 12/11/2024. She was the wife of C. Elvin Landis. They were married for 52 years before his death in 1999.
Mary Jane was born in Lititz, PA on October 23, 1926. She was the daughter of D. Paul and Sue (Snyder) Hershey. She graduated from Rothsville High School in...
Jack Behrens
Dec 9, 2024
Jack Behrens (1935–2024) Composer, Music Educator, and Writer
Jack Behrens, a celebrated composer, music educator, and writer, passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2024 at the age of 89. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on March 25, 1935, Behrens was an influential figure in the Canadian music community whose work bridged the spheres of classical composition and academic music education.
Dr. Behrens’ music,...
Jane P. Harple
Dec 7, 2024
Jane P. Harple, 87, passed away peacefully at her residence in The Glen at Willow Valley, Lancaster, PA, on December 7, 2024.
Jane was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Mary Jane and Albert T. Phillips. She graduated from Eastern High School in 1956, earned her Registered Nursing degree from the Union Memorial Hospital (UMH) School of Nursing in 1959, and completed...
Jane Ethel Way
Dec 3, 2024
In Loving Memory of Jane Ethel (Lewis) Way August 5, 1941 – December 3, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Jane Ethel Way, 83, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, who was called to her eternal rest on December 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 5, 1941, in Flushing, New York, Jane was the daughter of the late...
Virginia A. Mattern
Dec 1, 2024
Virginia A. Mattern, 94, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Magnolias of Lancaster. She was the wife of the late Adam J. Mattern, Jr, for 57 wonderful years.
Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Chester L. and Mabel H. (Hoffman) Dagen.
She graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1948. In her earlier...
Beatrice E. Andrews
Dec 1, 2024
Bea E. Andrews, 94, of Ronks, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Born on October 2, 1930 to Beatrice Cliff Bard Buckwalter and William Petrie Bard, Bea was a fun-filled, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother many times over.
A 1948 McCaskey High School graduate, Bea met her husband of 74 years, Don Andrews, at a festival...
Judy Haverstick
Nov 30, 2024
Judy Haverstick passed away on Nov 30. 2024 in Lancaster with her loving husband, Tony, nearby. She was born in Syracuse, NY on Aug. 6, 1946. She attained a BSN at SU and spent a long career in nursing and clinical management. She was a member of the Lancaster Friends Meeting. Two of her many enjoyments in her long life...
Olive Mildred Rinier
Nov 29, 2024
O. Mildred Rinier “Millie”, 97, passed away November 29, 2024 at Brethren Village. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Millie and Guy Stambaugh, Sr.
She retired from RCA in 1987 after 26 years. Millie was very passionate for all animals, especially her beloved dogs and cats, who she cared for over the years and took them in....
Harry E. Hiltz
Nov 25, 2024
Harry E. Hiltz, 91, went home to his Lord and Savior on November 25, 2024 surrounded with love. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Lily A. (Huber) Hiltz. He was the loving husband of the late Janice Mary Singleton Hiltz for 67 years before her death in September, 2022.
A graduate of J.P McCaskey...
Barbara Lynne Schreiber
Nov 21, 2024
Barbara Lynne Schreiber, a teacher, nature lover and long-distance cyclist, died on November 21, 2024, after a year-long battle with a malignant brain tumor. She was 72.
Barb’s athleticism and positive attitude helped her fight the disease. Her family and many friends watched her strength and courage with admiration and supported her through her last days.
Barb was the daughter of the...
Domingo Rodriguez Rivera
Nov 20, 2024
Domingo Rodriguez-Rivera, 80, of Middletown, PA, passed away on November 20, 2024 at Hershey Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Rosa Rodriguez Silva.
Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Bernardo and Juana (Pagan) Rodriguez.
In his spare time, Domingo enjoyed anything music related especially playing the guitar. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his...
Doris M Trimble
Nov 19, 2024
Doris Trimble, affectionately known as "Grammy," passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, at the age of 91. A resident of Trillium Place in Lancaster, PA, Doris gained her wings surrounded by the love of family and friends.
Born in Fulton Township, Lancaster County, Doris was the daughter of Emmett Altland and Edith Jenkins Altland. She was married for 52 beautiful...
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