Obituaries
Mary I. Zimmerman
Jan 4, 2025
Mary I. Zimmerman, 91, of Manheim passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Pleasant View Communities. Born in North Annville Township, she was the daughter of the late Marlin M. and Carrie Sattazahn Fager. She was the wife of Lester R. Zimmerman and they would have observed their 73rd wedding anniversary this March. Mary volunteered for Meals on Wheels...
Robert E. "Bob" Tucci
Jan 3, 2025
Robert “Bob” Tucci, 76, of Newmanstown, and formerly of Manheim, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 3, 2025, while Bob’s favorite artist, John Prine played in the background. Founding Partner of Olde Hickory Refinishing and Founding Partner of Penn Cinema, Bob was born in Port Chester, NY on May 2, 1948 to Maxie and Albert...
David E. James Sr.
Jan 1, 2025
David E. James Sr. 88, of Lititz, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Hanover, he was the son of the late Clair D. and Vivian B. Moss James. David was the loving husband of E. Claudette Abernathy James who died in December of 2021 following 64 years of marriage. A veteran,...
Glinda A. Atkinson
Dec 30, 2024
Glinda Anne Atkinson of Mount Gretna, PA passed away at Spang Crest, Lebanon on Monday, December 30, 2024. She was born on April 13, 1940, in Lancaster PA and was a daughter of Edgar Woodrow and Charlotte K. (Showers) Atkinson. She is survived by her daughter, Allyson Heisey of Spotsylvania, Va.
Glin was a 1958 graduate of Manheim Central High School...
Lois I. "Dolly" Bomberger
Dec 29, 2024
Lois I. “Dolly” Bomberger, 90, of Penryn, died peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Pleasant View Communities, Manheim, where she was a resident. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Morris L. and Nora Hilton Irvin. Lois was the loving wife of the late Isaac D. “Ike” Bomberger who died in March 2016 following 60...
Joan E. Helou
Dec 24, 2024
Joan E. Helou, 84, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 24th, 2024, at Pleasant View Communities in Manheim, PA, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 28, 1940, in Newark, NJ, to Frank and Helen Nevins, Joan was a woman whose heart overflowed with love for her family and friends. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and...
Clayton Lee Thomas Jr.
Dec 24, 2024
Clayton Lee Thomas, Jr.
Born: November 18, 1947
Died: December 24, 2024
Clayton “Butch” Thomas, 77 of Marietta, PA died Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Husband of Ruth Ann Thomas, and they shared 34 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster PA on November 18, 1947, he was the son of Clayton Lee Thomas, Sr. and Anna Mary Eshleman. “Butch” was a retired machinist from...
Beatrice L. Carlton
Dec 21, 2024
Beatrice L. Carlton, 92, formerly of Penryn, died peacefully Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Luther Acres, Lititz. She was the loving wife of Rodger J. Carlton who died in 1997. Born in Penryn, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Anna (Eitnier) Keath. Beatrice was a wonderful homemaker and enjoyed the flower gardens at her home. She was...
Ross K. Neifert
Dec 20, 2024
Ross K. Neifert, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Neffsville Nursing and Rehab. Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Walter G. Neifert and Doris Eckhart.
Ross attended East Pennsboro High School and graduated from Manheim Central High School in 1963. After high school, Ross work for the Fuller Co., Manheim and Mariani...
John Knight Brenneman
Dec 19, 2024
John Knight Brenneman, of Ephrata, formerly of Lancaster, redeemed by the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, left this life to be with his Savior on Thursday, December 19, 2024. He was a resident of Lincoln Christian Home, Ephrata. He was born on July 29, 1925 in Pequea Township on what was part of the original area settled by pioneer...
Irvin G. Geib
Dec 18, 2024
Irvin G. Geib, 77, of Quentin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Born in Manheim on October 16, 1947, he was the son of the late Jacob S. and Grace (Galbreath) Geib.
Irvin drove truck for Yellow Freight.
He is survived by two brothers, Mahlon Geib and his wife Faye of St. Charles, MN, Melvin Geib and his wife Brenda...
Joan A. McElwee
Dec 16, 2024
Joan A. McElwee, 80, of Lititz, died peacefully at home on Monday, December 16, 2024. Born in Passaic, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Augusta Schrull. Joan was the beloved wife of Michael P. McElwee, and they observed their 31st wedding anniversary in July of this year. For over 36 years, Joan worked in the...
Helen J. Moyer
Dec 10, 2024
Helen J. Moyer, 82, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Pleasant View Communities, Manheim. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lillie Stoner Hossler. She was the loving wife of Carl M. Moyer and they observed their 63rd wedding anniversary this year. Helen was a cook at the former Kreider’s...
Evelyn P. Dutt
Dec 10, 2024
Evelyn P. Dutt, 100, of Manheim, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Henry W. and Minnie Heagy Helt. Evelyn was the loving wife of the late John S. Dutt who died in March of 2009 following 66 years of marriage. In her early years, Evelyn worked for...
Phyllis J. Fichthorn
Dec 9, 2024
Phyllis J. Fichthorn, 81, of Manheim, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Pleasant View Communities, Manheim. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Myrtle Sangrey Fink. She was the loving wife of Robert L. “Bob” Fichthorn and they would have celebrated 65 years this month.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Bob, is a...
John A. Lutz
Dec 8, 2024
John A. Lutz, 64, of Manheim, died on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community. He was husband of Tammy S. (Hammond) Lutz of Manheim. Born in Morgantown on December 13, 1959, he was the son of the late Lester and Margaret (Elliott) Lutz.
John worked for Lancaster Malleable Castings for 25 years. He also enjoyed driving his...
Diana D. West
Dec 8, 2024
Diana D. West, 70, of Lititz, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Born in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Leroy E. and Dorothy Watson Hockenberry. She was the loving wife of the late Nolan D. West who died in 2021. Diana retired as a cook for Calvary Fellowship Homes, Lancaster. She enjoyed crafts,...
Jeri Ann Herr
Dec 8, 2024
Jeri Ann Herr, 89, of Lancaster, died peacefully, Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. She was the widow of E. Richard “Dick” Herr who died in 2015. Born in Salunga, she was the daughter of the late Vern and Mary (Frankhouser) Heistand. Jeri along with her late husband were the owner/operators of the former Herr’s...
Hyla J. Mowrer
Dec 6, 2024
Hyla J. Mowrer, 82, of Lancaster, formerly of Lititz, died on Friday December 6, 2024 at the Abbeyville Nursing and Rehab. She was the wife of the late Howard E. Mowrer. Born in Lancaster on March 31, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Emil S. and Mary (Boyd) Neff.
Hyla was a 1960 graduate of Warwick High School. She...
Kenneth E. Webster
Dec 5, 2024
Kenneth E. Webster, 70, of Klingerstown, and formerly of Manheim, and Lititz, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late J.D. and Bernice Dissinger Webster. Ken was the loving husband of DiAnne Maurer Webster and they observed their 42nd wedding anniversary in October of...
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Manheim
Aaron S. Abbott, Supervisor
Lititz
Theodore J. Beck, Supervisor
Mount Joy
Paul L. Gardner, Supervisor