Obituaries
Eugene S. "Gene" Wenger
May 20, 2023
Eugene S. “Gene” Wenger, 78, of Elizabethtown passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Pleasant View Communities. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Melvin and Dorothy Siegrist Wenger. He was the loving husband of Doris L. Hershey Wenger and they celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary in April. Known for his famous ham...
Earl K. Metzler
May 17, 2023
Earl K. Metzler, 98, of Willow Street and formerly of Manheim, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Lakeside of Willow Valley Communities, Willow Street. He was born on March 7, 1925 to the late John N. and Mary B. Kready Metzler of Manheim. He was the loving husband of the late Rhoda A. Nauman Metzler who...
Charles E. Findley, III
May 16, 2023
Charles E. Findley, III, 78, of Manheim, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Claudia Findley who died May 13, 2023, and was preceded in death by his first wife the late Judith A. Findley who died in 2008. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of...
Marian E. Brandt
May 15, 2023
Marian E. Brandt, 88, of Brunnerville, died peacefully on Monday, May 15, 2023 at the United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Cora Lefever Lockwood. Marian was the loving wife of J. Richard Brandt and they observed their 68th wedding anniversary in February of this year. She was a 1952...
Carolyn L. Wright
May 14, 2023
Carolyn L. Wright, 73, of Manheim, passed away at home on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Wilford and Iona Colby Temple. She was the loving wife of Martin A. Wright. A Certified Nurse Assistant, Carolyn enjoyed caring for residents at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz, and...
Claudia Findley
May 13, 2023
Claudia Findley, 76, of Manheim, died Saturday May 13, 2023 at Hamilton Arms Center, Lancaster. She was the wife of Charles E. Finley, III of Manheim. Born in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Sophie (Firuta) Compton.
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Ronald E. Knier Sr.
May 13, 2023
Ronald E. Knier Sr., 82, of Manheim passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lloyd J. Sr. and Margaret Pitz Knier. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara A. “Barb” Knier who died in 2015. Ron retired as a tow motor operator for Penn Dairies and also...
Marilyn Elaine Zong
May 13, 2023
Upon God’s calling Marilyn Elaine Zong, 86, of Lititz, peacefully exchanged time for eternity on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Luther Acres with her loving family by her side.
Born in Lititz, Marliyn was the second of four daughters to the late Walter A. and Grace E. Adams Landis. She was the wife of the late Gary...
Lisa M. Laird
May 12, 2023
Lisa M. Laird, 64, of Manheim passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 12, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Joan Crawford Bortzfield of Manheim and the late Richard Bortzfield. She was the loving wife of Harry A. Laird. Lisa worked as a technical consultant at Armstrong World Industries.
Surviving in addition...
Leon E. Prince Sr.
May 12, 2023
Leon E. Prince Sr., 88, of Manheim, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Hamilton Arms Center, Lancaster. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Anna Talazko Prince. He was the husband of the late Eleanor M. “Ella” Cook Prince. Leon and his wife both retired as owners/operators of the Pocono East Motel, East...
Larry L. Yoder
May 10, 2023
Larry L. Yoder, 74, of Manheim, went to be home with the Lord, Wednesday May 10, 2023 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. He was the loving husband of Donna (Spatz) Yoder, and they shared 51 ½ years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Lewis M. and Anna (Lesher)...
David S. Graybill
May 10, 2023
David S. Graybill, 67, formerly of Manheim, peacefully went to his eternal home with his Savior Jesus, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at The Gardens at Stevens. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late B. Carl Graybill and Elaine Biemesderfer Graybill Reem. Brought up in St Paul's Lutheran Church, Penryn and most recently attended East Fairview Church...
Jane L. Cosgrove
May 10, 2023
Jane L. Cosgrove, 96, of Lebanon, and formerly of Lancaster, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Spang Crest Manor. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Cosgrove and the late Mary Houck Cosgrove Evans. For over 42 years she was employed in the office for Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster. Jane was preceded...
Clayton R. Nissley
May 6, 2023
Clayton R. Nissley, 96, entered into rest at Landis Homes on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Born in Manheim, he was the first son of the late Clayton R. and Katie Rudy Nissley, following six sisters. Clayton was the husband of A. Martha Denlinger Stahl Nissley, and they would have observed their 15th wedding anniversary this month; his first wife was the late Vera...
E. Yvonne Ober
May 5, 2023
E. Yvonne “Vonnie” Ober, 81, of Manheim passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late James and Esther Kupp Rohrer. She was the loving wife of the late Clair E. Ober who died in 2020. Yvonne retired as an inspector for Bulova...
Kathleen "Kathy" Elaine Bower
May 3, 2023
Kathleen “Kathy” Elaine Bower of Manheim was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend. She unexpectedly died at home on May 3, 2023, at the age of 76. Cherishing her memory are her husband of nearly 54 years, William “Bill” Bower, and their two sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas and Laura of Manheim, and Phillip and Carrie of Madison,...
Mervin L. Weaver
May 1, 2023
Mervin L. Weaver, 89, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023 at Lincoln Christian Home, Ephrata. Born in Rothsville, he was the son of the late Hershey H. and Beatrice Fenderson Weaver. Mervin was the loving husband of the late Leora Groff Weaver who passed away in January 2021. He was a fuel truck driver for Agway...
Nancy H. Doyle
Apr 29, 2023
Nancy H. Doyle, 91, of Manheim, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Pleasant View Communities, Manheim. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Sara Witmer High. Nancy was the loving wife of the late Roland L. (Ron) Doyle who passed away in 2005. She was a secretary for 38 years at Armstrong World...
Marie R. Moore
Apr 27, 2023
Marie R. Moore, 76, of Mount Joy, died unexpectedly, Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Emporium, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Beatrice (Wetzel) Reitz. Marie was a Registered Nurse and educator, working for Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, Willow Street, as a teacher. She was a member of Calvary Church,...
E. Joanne Tome
Apr 26, 2023
E. Joanne Tome, 76, Manheim, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at UPMC Harrisburg. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late, James L. and Helena M. (Peters) Coleman. She was a faithful member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manheim. Joanne enjoyed walking her dog “Jay” around town, reading, and getting her spring flower bed...
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Manheim
Aaron S. Abbott, Supervisor
Lititz
Theodore J. Beck, Supervisor
Mount Joy
Paul L. Gardner, Supervisor