Obituaries
Shirley L Curry
Nov 30, 2023
Shirley Louise Curry, 84, of Lancaster, passed away November 30, 2023, at home under hospice care and with loved ones. She was the wife of the late George F. Curry, Jr. for 42 years until his passing in 2001. Born in Elizabethtown, she was the daughter of the late Bernard C. ‘Ace’ and Dorothy M. (Philips) Jacobs. A 1957 graduate...
Susan L. Ackerman
Nov 28, 2023
Susan L. (Smith) Ackerman, 77, formerly of Lancaster, PA, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at her home – Traditions at Brookside – in McCordsville, IN. She fought a valiant five-year battle with Endometrial/Uterine Cancer.Born on October 4, 1946, in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. Smith and L....
Janet K. Sheely
Nov 25, 2023
Janet K. Sheely died on Saturday, November 25, 2023 of complications from a stroke earlier that week. She was in her 93rd year.Born in Lancaster in 1930, she was the daughter of the late Arthur S. Wiker and Esther Christ Wiker. Her brothers, Carl and Don, predeceased her. Janet started school in the Lampeter School District and graduated from J.P....
Rolf Hickman
Nov 24, 2023
Rolf Hickman (Professor Emeritus )Rolf Hickman died November 24, 2023, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was born in Pittsburgh and was preceded in death by two sisters and his wife of fifty-three years, Helen Carew Hickman, a noted ecclesiastical designer. He is survived by a niece, five nephews and their spouses.His early years were anything but typical. Intrigued by live theatre...
Janice Louise Lehman
Nov 20, 2023
Janice Louise Lehman, 96, of Willow Valley Communities, Lancaster passed away on November 20, 2023. She was the wife of the late Curtis Samuel Lehman with whom she celebrated 57 years of marraige. She is survived by her daughter Linda Louise Lehman, her spouse Sharon Christine Bumbarger, and their children and her beloved grandchildren: Kyra Kim, Tai Nicholas and Quin...
Rev. Joseph R. Faith
Nov 20, 2023
Reverend Joseph R. Faith went to be with his Lord and Savior on 20 November, 2023. He was 97 years old. He was born in Camden, New Jersey, the son of Paul D. and Maggie Faith. He had two brothers and three sisters, all of whom predeceased him. His wife of 64 years, Norma E. Faith (nee Gaskell) passed on...
Sara Strathmeyer
Nov 18, 2023
Sara Strathmeyer, 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at her home in Lancaster.Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late James M. and Helen (Martin) Strathmeyer.She graduated from Manheim Township High School in 1978.For 15 years, Sara was the primary care giver for her late mother, Helen Strathmeyer who passed away October 5, 2023...
Jose Ramon Rodriguez-Rodriguez
Nov 15, 2023
Jose Ramon Rodriguez-Rodriguez, 45, passed away on November 15, 2023.He was the loving husband of Rebecca (Hernandez) Rodriguez.Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Domingo and Rosa (Rodriguez) Rodriguez.Prior to becoming disabled which unfortunately left him unable to work,Jose spent much of his professionalcareeras a Medical Device Inspector.In his spare time,Joseenjoyedplayingthedrums and spending time with his adoring...
Larry J. Coyle
Nov 12, 2023
Larry J Coyle, 68 of Lancaster PA passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Born in Johnstown, PA, but his fondest memories were the years he spent in Holtwood, PA. He was the son of the late James R Coyle, Jr.A 1973 graduate of Penn Manor High School, Larry went on to make a career as a welder, pipefitter, and...
Kimberly Louise Rentschler
Nov 11, 2023
Kimberly L. Rentschler, 57, of Manheim Twp. passed away on Saturday, November 11 at Lancaster General Hospital from complications of a 45-year struggle with anorexia. She was born September 2, 1966 at the Reading Hospital, the daughter of Rochelle V. (Behney) Rentschler and David M. Rentschler. Her sister Melissa (Rentschler) R Kingsley and husband, Dirk were very close to her...
John “Jack” Bitzer
Nov 10, 2023
John “Jack” Bitzer, 88, of Lancaster, PA passed away on November 10, 2023 after a long illness. Jack was one of seven children of Clarence and Margaret Bitzer, who operated Bitzer’s Hotel in Bird in Hand. He was married for 68 years to the late Nancy (Kautzman) Bitzer. They had three children, Cynthia (Ned) Longenecker, the late Jeffery Bitzer, and...
Glenn A. Ezard
Nov 9, 2023
Glenn A. Ezard, 89, of Woodcrest Villa, formerly of 1018 Nissley Road, Lancaster, died November 9, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Arthur E. Ezard, Sr and Lauretta E. Ezard. He was the husband of Marie Ezard, who died in 2001. He was employed at Armstrong as a machinist for 40 years, retiring in 1992. He served...
Janice Louise Carpenter
Nov 8, 2023
Janice Louise Carpenter, 94, of Lancaster, passed away on November 8, 2023 at Homestead Village. She was the loving wife of the late Clair Carpenter.Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Howard and Miriam Luttenberger.After graduating from Manheim Township high school, Janice spent her life dedicated to her family as a homemaker.In her spare time, she...
Mary Joan Barney
Nov 7, 2023
Mary Joan Barney, 88, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Brethren Village, Lititz. Born in Brooklyn NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. Braught Sr. and Mary Hipple Braught. She was married for 48 years to the late David J. Barney.Joan was a 1953 graduate of Mount Joy High School. She was employed at...
Elizabeth Whetstone Booda
Nov 6, 2023
Elizabeth Whetstone Booda (Betty) slipped into the arms of her loving Savior on Monday, November 6, 2023 while residing at The Glen, Willow Valley Communities, Lancaster, PA. She was just shy of her 100 th Birthday.Betty was born on December 3, 1923 at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia, PA; the daughter of the late Walter Warren Whetstone and Clara Grace Fulmer...
Carol N. Wickersham
Nov 1, 2023
Carol N. Wickersham, 82, formerly of Conestoga, PA passed away on November 1, 2023.Born in Peach Bottom, PA she was the daughter of the late James Leon and Myrtle (Hash) Boyer. She was the loving wife of Warren S. Wickersham.Carol was a graduate of Solanco High School and later worked for Fulton Bank for many years.She was a member of...
James “Jim” H. Davis
Oct 31, 2023
James “Jim” H. Davis, 66, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2023 at his home. He was the loving husband of Susan (Yingst) Davis to whom he was married to for 37 years. Born on November 12, 1956 in Bristol, PA, he was the son of the late David R. Davis and Mary (Boardman) Davis. He grew up...
Kevin E. Zercher
Oct 30, 2023
Kevin Eugene Zercher, 66, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Hospice & Community Care surrounded by his family. He would have celebrated his 67thbirthday on November 8th. He was the loving son of the late Eugene L. and T. Jean Zercher. He graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School and from Willow Street Vo-Tech and retired as...
Raymond C. Forrest
Oct 29, 2023
Raymond C. Forrest, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Hospice & Community Care. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Sterling) Forrest.After graduating from high school, Raymond spent much of his career with Sperry New Holland eventually retiring as Plant Manager.In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. He was also an...
Christine A. Gifford
Oct 27, 2023
Christine A. Gifford, 73, of Lancaster,passed awaypeacefullyon October27, 2023, at Providence Place in Lancaster.She was the loving wife of Robert Gifford for 51 years.Chriswas born in Lancaster, Pa, to Robert and Roita Witman, both predeceased.Chriswas a graduate of Manheim Central High School in1968, and Harrisburg Hospital School of Nursing in 1971.Chris worked at Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster General Hospital, Clare Center,...
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