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Pastor L. Guy Mehl, 87, of Lancaster, went to meet his creator on February 3, 2022.Born in Phoenix, Arizona, he was the son of Col. Fred C. and Mary V. Mehl.  Guy was the loving husband of Nancy O. Mehl, and the two were married for some 62 years.Guy was a graduate of Gettysburg College in 1956 and then served...

Deborah H. Santow Shenk passed away on February 3, 2022. A talented artist, Deborah specialized in portraits and landscapes in oils on canvas as well as illustration and graphic arts.She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising from Kutztown State College and worked as a self-employed artist in Millersville, PA. Deborah was an avid animal rights activist, equine advocate,...

Edward L. Jones, Jr., 96, of Lititz, passed away on February 1, 2022 at UPMC Lititz. Born in Kingston, PA, he was the son of the late Edward L., Sr. and Gertrude (Steinhauer) Jones. He was the husband of Lois A. (Miller) Jones until her passing in 2000 and of Ruth (Coulson) Jones for 17 years.A graduate of Kingston High...

Paul Robert Brubaker, age 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at his home surrounded by his children.  Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Paul Newcomer Brubaker and Anne Hoffer Brubaker.Paul graduated from Manor High School in Millersville and attended Franklin and Marshall College.  Paul enlisted for active duty in the US...

Burton Lawrence Kirkman was a wonderful, smart, funny, loving husband and father. He died peacefully on February 2, 2022 at age 88.  Born on August 13, 1933 in Clinton, IA, he was the youngest of six children of Joseph Spencer Kirkman and Marie Jensen Kirkman. Burt had 5 older half siblings as well.  His beloved wife, Ruth Temple Kirkman, predeceased...

Linda L. Ness, 66, passed away on February 1, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Lancaster, PA to Donald and Bessie (Bealler) Ness.Linda was a loving and caring person. She leaves behind to mourn her passing her brother Larry Ness, her aunt Geraldine Devlin and her uncle Robert Devlin.Linda was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School...

Donald E. Neupauer, age 83, of Lancaster entered into rest on January 30, 2022. Born in Allentown PA. he was the son of the late Samuel E. and Catherine M. (Kirchner) Neupauer. He was the loving husband of Frances E. (Mollet) Neupauer for 40 years.After graduating from Audubon High School in NJ, Donald spent 10 years in the US Navy...

Elsie Stark, 88, passed away on January 29, 2022. She was born in Lancaster to John and Eva (Frymyer) Bachman on August 5, 1933.She is predeceased by her husband Ray Stark. She is survived by three sons, Ray Jr., Ken, and Ron Stark and two brothers Frank (Mary) and Harold (Betty Ann) Bachman.Elsie was loved by many and will be...

Paul C. Moschette, 73, of Gettysburg, Pa passed away on January 25, 2022 following an extended illness. He was surrounded in his last days by family and friends who shared their favorite stories and memories, which brought him great comfort, joy, and peace in his final moments.Paul was born on January 17, 1949 in Long Island, NY to Randolph &...

Born in Richmond, Mary spent most of her youth in Hershey. After a career in southern Ohio, she returned to Pennsylvania as a member of Willow Valley Communities to be closer to her sister, Sarah “Sue” McDonald, and niece, Beth Cesarone.Doc—her Girl Scout nickname—was at ease in the water teaching children to swim or paddling canoes on its surface. She...

Zelda Freedman, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on the 25th, January, 2022 at ProMedica skilled nursing home, Reading.She was born in Atlantic City, NJ to parents David and Esther Freedman.She attended Temple Beth El in Lancaster, PA.Zelda was an amazing seamstress, creating beautiful quilts as well as clothing for dolls. She also taught sewing lessons as one of her last...

Henry Will Sr., 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, January 21st, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital.Henry was born on May 6th, 1937 in Bamberg, Germany to the late Margaret and Konrad Will. After graduating High School in 1953, he studied mechanical and electrical engineering. He immigrated to New York City in 1957, where he married Maria Miranda, raised three...

Earnest George Johnson, age 73, left his earthly life and is resting easy, free of his pain in the arms of his Heavenly Father on January 21, 2022.George was born in Newport News, VA and graduated from Newport News High School.  He later studied and graduated from the Apprentice school in Newport News Ship Yard. He moved to Carrolltown, VA...

Ruth Kaebnick McInnesRuth K. McInnes was the eldest child of Rev. Ernest and Gertrude Kaebnick, born in Warren PA on November 21, 1929.  She graduated from Warren High School and the University of Rochester School of Nursing, and pursued a nursing career intermittently throughout her life.  She felt fulfilled as a minister’s wife, supporting her US Army Chaplain husband in...

Carmelo Martinez Garcia, 77, of Lancaster passed away on January 23, 2022. He was the loving husband of Carmen Martinez. He was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico to Claudio Martinez and Maria Garcia.In addition to his wife, Carmelo is survived by three daughters, four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.Carmelo had a passion for cars. In his free time enjoyed spending...

Jina E. Hill, 52 of Mountville PA passed away suddenly January 21, 2022 at LGH.Jina was born in Wilmington DE on October 19, 1969 daughter of Howard Z. Crisden and Mary M. Freeman.She is survived by her children LaDina Ellen and Quindon M. Hill both of Lancaster ,her grandchildren Jayla S. Church, Jayanna C. Church and Lea’zhanae M.S. Hill.Friends and...

Edwin A. Dahrsnin, 86 of Lancaster passed away January 19, 2022 at the Glen at Willow Valley. He was predeceased by his wife Janet in 2016.Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Waldemer and Emma Myers Dahrsnin.Prior to moving to Willow Valley he was a manager of a computer manufacturing company.He had been a member of the...

Doris A. (Brosey) Kuhl 70 of Lancaster, Pa passed away January 19, 2022 at Conestoga View Nursing Home.She was better known as Bone or Squeaky.Born in Lancaster, Pa. on November 28, 1951 she was married to the late James R. Kuhl Sr. of Lancaster.She was last employed at the Lancaster County Blind Association for 30 Years.Doris loved cooking, making crafts,...

Janet L. Simmons, 91, passed away at Legend of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA, on Monday, January 10, 2022.  Born in Millersville, PA, on November 8, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Emma (Leaman) Baker. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 70 years, Jay L. Simmons, and by her siblings Harry L. Baker, Sara A....