Obituaries
Laurence Kent Strickler
Oct 25, 2024
Laurence Kent Strickler, 88, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on October 25, 2024 with his family by his side. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James Laurence Strickler and Annemarie Heinemann Strickler. He was the husband of Rosemary Stolfa Coverly with whom he celebrated 22 happy years of marriage.
He is survived by two daughters Elizabeth “Betsy”...
Kraig A. Walker
Oct 24, 2024
Kraig A. Walker, 76, of Washington Boro, passed away peacefully in his home with his loving wife of 51 years, RoseMary (Titus) Walker, by his side on October 24, 2024. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Ashley Walker (Charles Kornegay) of Wilmington, NC; Ryan Walker (Alissa Parker-Walker) of Portland, Maine; and Allison Walker (Michael Roeltgen)...
William S. Martens, II
Oct 22, 2024
Dr. William S. Martens (Bill), II, age 76, of Lancaster, traded his earthly home for his heavenly one on Tuesday, October 22,2024. Bill dedicated his life to the field of medicine and to the well-being of his family.
Bill was born on June 8, 1948, in New Haven, Connecticut. He was the second child of the late Alice Anderson Cocks Martens...
Jacqueline H Binkley
Oct 21, 2024
Jacqueline Hamady Binkley, 94 of Lancaster, PA. passed away on Monday October, 21st at Legends of Lititz. She was the daughter of George and Pearl Hamady (McClain). Jacqueline (Jackie) was the devoted wife of Abram E. Binkley for 74 years and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Jacqueline spent much of her life in the service of others. She was a...
Ruth Ann Batstone
Oct 21, 2024
Ruth Ann Batstone (née Plubell) passed away in the arms of her loving husband, surrounded by her family, on October 21, 2024, in Lancaster, PA. Ruth Ann was born on February 11, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA, to Paul and Bettie (McQuillan) Plubell. Ruth Ann married Stuart Day Batstone on April 10, 1965 in Plumsteadville, PA.
She is survived by her husband,...
James W. Dougherty
Oct 20, 2024
James W. (Doc) Dougherty, 87, of Woodcrest Villa, Lancaster, died Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Trillium Place by Tandem Living (formerly Mennonite Home) surrounded by his loving family.
He graduated from Mechanicsburg High School and attended Lebanon Valley College and Millersville State College after which he came to Lancaster and was employed in sales with the J. B. VanSciver Furniture Co.,...
Daniel Mark Smith
Oct 15, 2024
Daniel Mark Smith, a life-long resident of Lancaster County, died of a pulmonary embolism on October 15, 2024, in Quito, Ecuador, while visiting his in-laws. He was the youngest child of Harry Calvin Smith (deceased) and Fredericka Leinbach Smith of Homestead Village. Daniel is survived by his wife of 27 years, the former Ingrid Mabel Mora of El Guabo, El...
Edith B. Early
Oct 11, 2024
Edith B. Early, 100, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2024, at Homestead Village. She was the loving wife of William F. Early, who predeceased her. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William T. and Martha B. Black. While attending high school in Lynchburg, she won a state-wide Latin tournament and received a scholarship...
Dorothea R. Schaffer
Oct 10, 2024
Dorothea Ruth Schaffer, 95, formerly of Bethesda, Maryland and more recently of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at The Glen at Willow Valley Communities on October 10, 2024 after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of the late Leslie Schaffer, M.D. who preceded her in death.
Born in Heilbronn, Germany, Dorothea was the daughter of the late Walther Karl...
James Olen Pressley
Oct 10, 2024
James Olen Pressley died on his birthdate, October 10, 2024 at 84 years of age. He was the husband of Linda Kay Pressley and lived at the Farmstead at Homestead Village in Lancaster, PA.
James was born in Paducah, TX, the second of five children of Olen A. and Bonnie M. Pressley. He graduated from Littlefield High School in Littlefield, Texas...
Joanne Marie (Kreider) Frey
Oct 8, 2024
Joanne passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October eighth, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was 17 days short of her 96th birthday.
She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Richard Frey, who died on February 21st, 2016. They shared over 65 years of marriage.
Born October 25th, 1928 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Josephine Kreider....
Robert A Scala
Oct 3, 2024
Robert A. Scala, 92, died peacefully on October 3, 2024 in Willow Street, PA. Born in Utica, NY on 11/14/31, he was the elder son of the late Andrew C. and Frances J. (Cardamone) Scala and brother of the late A. Richard Scala. Bob received his undergraduate degree from Hamilton College and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University...
Levi W. Kittrell
Oct 2, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Levi Wyatt Kittrell, aged 33, on October 2, 2024. A devoted son and respected veteran, Levi touched the lives of many during his time with us.
Born on October 6th, 1990, in Roanoke Rapids NC, Levi grew up with a spirit of adventure and a heart for service. After graduating...
Marilyn M. Taylor
Oct 2, 2024
Marilyn M. Taylor passed away on October 2, 2024, surrounded by loved ones in her home.
Marilyn was the first of four children born to John and Laura Kosanke Wulf on December 10, 1927, in Kouts, Indiana. She was raised and educated in both Kouts, Indiana and Battle Creek, Michigan. Marilyn graduated from The Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing in...
Margie P. Darrenkamp
Sep 28, 2024
Margie P. Darrenkamp, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on September 28, 2024 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late Patrick G. Darrenkamp who preceded her in death.
Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margareta (Krallinger) Licardo.
In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, caring for and riding horses, dogs, bird feeding,...
Eugene Ronald Deering
Sep 27, 2024
Eugene “Gene” Ronald Deering, 89, of Ronks, PA, died peacefully at home on September 27, 2024. Gene was born in Montclair, NJ, to Robert and Helen Deering, Gene was the eldest of six children. He lived in Midland Park, NJ, retiring to Ronks 25 years ago.
Gene was a Navy veteran having served at Quonset Point, RI Naval Base from 1955-1957....
James K. Hambright
Sep 26, 2024
James K. Hambright, 93, of Lancaster, PA went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 26, 2024 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 65 years, Joyce. He was also preceded in death by his sister Libby Renas.
Jim was born in Burnham, PA, the son of Karl...
Phyllis N. Miller
Sep 23, 2024
Phyllis N. Miller, 77, of Lancaster, went home to be with the Lord she loved on September 23, 2024 at Maple Farm. She was the loving wife of the late Robert E. Miller. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul L. and Janet C. (Charlton) Noll.
She received her BA from Millersville University, her MA from...
Jack M. Kline
Sep 23, 2024
Jack M. Kline, 73, of Landisville, passed away on September 23, 2024 at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He was the loving husband of the late Sandra Jean Kline.
Born in Manheim, PA, he was the son of the late Lester and Esther (Kreider) Kline.
After graduating from college, Jack spent much of his career as an engineer at...
John Scott Waltz
Sep 21, 2024
John Scott Waltz, 67, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday September 21st, 2024 unexpectedly at home. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of Judith E Daggett and the late John H Waltz and the late Donald D Daggett. He was a graduate of McCaskey High School. He worked for Alumax for many years and was in the Army Reserves...
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