Obituaries

Isabel Brooks died on March 24, 2018 at Brethren Village at the age of 98.  She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.  She was the widow of Leslie M. Brooks, Sr., who died in 2011.   Isabel is survived by daughter, Suzanne Zartman, wife of Clark, of Antwerp, OH, and by son, Lee Brooks, husband of Fagel, of Akron, PA; ...

Michele Mayfield Skaggs 49, of Marietta PA, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2018. She was born in Denver, CO on July 30, 1968 and will always be remembered for her kind heart and loving personality. Her family and friends meant the world to her. She enjoyed making cards, writing letters, going to church, and listening to music. She will...

Carlyn L. Radcliffe, 71, of Lancaster, passed away on March 22, 2018 at Lancaster General Hospital.  She was the loving wife of Walter “Terry” Smith Radcliffe for 46 years.Born in Springfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Carlo Celeste Bosi, Jr. and Leonora Ethel (Worman) Bosi.After graduating with a Master’s Degree in Education from West Chester/Millersville and a...

Joann Kramer, age 84, of Strasburg PA, peacefully passed away at her home from cancer on the first day of Spring, March 20, 2018.  She successfully fought several battles against cancer.  She was born in Mount Joy Pa to Russell B. Kramer and Ella Lyle Kramer.  She never married, and was an only child.  Joann was a loyal friend.Joann graduated...

Esther M. Davies, a loved and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at Willow Valley Communities on Thursday, March 15, 2018. She was 87.Esther was the daughter of the late George Dengler and Esther Lamb Dengler of Shenandoah, Pa. She was the beloved wife of the late John C. Davies of Philadelphia for nearly 58 years. Esther and John...

February 20, 1927-March 1, 2018Nancy Fairchild Keiser, 91, died peacefully on March 1, 2018 in Lancaster, PA. Daughter of Frank and Ann Homan, she was born in Connecticut, made her way west, graduating from the College of Wooster, Ohio, then to Illinois where she met and married Paul H. Keiser, her true love for 65 years. They made their home...

Robert F. Potts, 80, husband of Roberta, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Anna Mae Jones Wagaman, 103, formerly of Lancaster, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Pleasant View Retirement Community, after a short illness.  Anna was born in Lebanon County to William and Nora (Ulrich) Jones on April 5, 1914, the oldest of nine children.  She worked at the silk mill in Annville, Consolidated Cigar...

Ruth Strathmeyer Wimbrow, 92 passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by her family. She was a resident of Willow Valley since 2000 and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She is survived by her four sons, Henry & Darlene of West Redding, Connecticut, Michael & Denise of Lake Forest, California, Thomas &...

Jacqueline G. Berg, of Lancaster, PA, died at age 84 in her home on Sunday, February 25, 2018. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Alan Goberman and Lillian (Caplan) Goberman.Jacqueline spent her professional life as a copy writer at radio stations in Flint, MI. In 1988, she returned to Lancaster to care for her parents. Jacqueline...

Sandra L. PetersBest Sister!Sandra passed away at the age of 79 on March 6, 2018 at Oak Leaf Manor.She was the daughter of Harriet Wilson Peters and Fred R. Peters from Pleasant Valley, PA, Clearfield County.She is survived by her sister, Judy Fackler, married to James of Lancaster, her niece Tracey Campanini, married to Tony of Mifflintown, PA, her great-niece...

Marjorie B. Garling, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on March 7, 2018 at the Glen at Willow Valley Communities, the loving wife of Karl “Ron” Garling.  She is survived by 3 children; David, Pam, and Hope, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Born in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Ella (Flanders) Bliss.A lifelong volunteer, Marjorie...

Linda A. Shepler nee Brooks, passed away on March 3, 2018 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy. She is the wife of Harry J. Shepler.No formal services will be held.

Florence Benson, 77, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on November 20, 2017 at UPMC Pinnacle Lancaster.Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service at Grandview United Methodist Church, 888 Pleasure Road, Lancaster PA on March 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Mary Merriman officiating. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 a.m. until the time...

Ethel A. Lane, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on February 25th, 2018.  She was a resident at Hamilton Arms Center.  Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the former wife of Raymond Ulrich and the daughter of the late Clarence L. Dagen, Sr. and Anna (Sangrey) Dagen.She resided at 734 Marietta Avenue from 1972 to 2017 and spent much of her...

Betty Jane (Lutz) Charles, 93, of Lancaster, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was born in Lancaster to the late Harry B. and Marie Catherine (Feld) Lutz and was the youngest of 4 children; the late Jean Marie Lutz, the late Dorothy McKinsey, and Harry Lutz.Betty lived in Lancaster her whole life. She attended...

Maxine McMiname Raver of Charleston SC widow of Roland Raver passed away peacefully on February 13, 2018 , one week shy of her 92nd birthday. Maxine is survived by her son William John Raver of Mt. Pleasant SC, his wife Sally, two grandsons Kyle and Todd of Charlotte , NC, their respective wives Clair and Chrissy, and four great grandchildren....

Rose E. Bleacher, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on February 22, 2018 at Evergreen Estates Retirement Community. She was the loving wife of David K. Bleacher. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Emma Jane (Yeager) Bechtold.Rose dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, attending...

M. Louise Huber, 83, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Friday, February 16, 2018 at The Courtyards of Brethren Village.Born in Manheim, she was the wife of the late R. Jere Huber. A graduate of East Hempfield High School, she was a homemaker and retired from John Wright Company in Wrightsville, PA with 15 years of service.Louise was a charter member...

James Greenawalt of Lancaster passed away Monday February 19, 2018.  He is survived and forever loved by his family and friends.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 4:00 pm  to 5:00 pm at DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 141 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602.