Obituaries

Clayton R. Nissley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Clyde E. Hornberger

Clyde E. Hornberger

Apr 25, 2023

 



Clyde E Hornberger, 81 of Moravian Manor, Lititz, formerly of Manheim, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Born in Manheim, he was the son of the late William F. Sr. and Josephine Dickel Hornberger. He was the husband of the late Beatrice Mae “ Beatie” “Patsy” Orendo Hornberger who passed away in June of 2018. Clyde retired...

Larry L. Hammer

Larry L. Hammer

Apr 23, 2023

           Larry L. Hammer, 80, of Manheim, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Paramount Senior Living, Maytown. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Leo P. and Anna Mae Ludwig Hammer. Larry proudly served in the Pennsylvania National Guard. He owned and Operated Hammer’s Heavy-Duty Towing, Lancaster as well as Hammer’s...

Betty S. Nauman

Betty S. Nauman

Apr 22, 2023

 

Betty S. Nauman, 97, of Lancaster, and formerly of East Petersburg, died peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Mennonite Home. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Clayton F. and Edna Kauffman Sensenig. Betty was the loving and devoted wife of the late Jay Earl Nauman who died in December of 2013 following 66...

Linn A. Barr

Linn A. Barr

Apr 21, 2023

 

   Linn A. Barr, 72, of Lancaster, and formerly of Manheim, and Lititz; died peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023 at UPMC, Lititz. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Alvin A. and Gladys Linn Barr. Linn was employed as a License Examiner for the PA Department of Transportation, previously, he worked in the maintenance department...

Jean Marie Weaver

Jean Marie Weaver

Apr 21, 2023

 

     Jean Marie (Scheffler) Weaver, 96, of Luther Acres, Lititz, formerly of Mount Joy, passed away on April 21, 2023.  Daughter of the late Walter A. and Gertrude Scheffler; and wife of Ervin R. Weaver, who passed away in May 2015, and they shared 67 years of marriage. 



     She is survived by her children Robert E. husband...

Louis J. Di Massa, Sr.

Louis J. Di Massa, Sr.

Apr 18, 2023

 

Louis J. Di Massa, Sr., 97, of Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, formerly of Huntingdon Valley and Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 18, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Mary Jane (Monska) Di Massa, and they celebrated 64 ½ years of marriage.  Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph and Frances (Staffieri) Di...

Richard H. "Dick" Heisey

Richard H. "Dick" Heisey

Apr 18, 2023

 

 

    Richard H. Heisey, 81, of Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Pleasant View Communities, Manheim. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Dr. Aaron H. and B. Valeria Habecker Heisey. He and his wife, Marilyn Mettley Heisey, who lovingly cared for him through his declining health, celebrated their 58th wedding...

Douglas E. Wilson

Douglas E. Wilson

Apr 17, 2023

 

     Douglas E. Wilson, 88, of Manheim, died Monday April 17, 2023 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster.  He was the loving husband of Constance A. “Connie” (Abbey) Wilson and they celebrated 67 years of marriage.  Born in Newark, NJ he was the son of the late Jack E. and Lillian (Huether) Wilson.  “Doug” was a retired research...

Kathy A. McCauley

Kathy A. McCauley

Apr 16, 2023

Kathy A. McCauley, 64, of Willow Street, died on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at UPMC, Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John Carl and Geraldine F. McCall Shaub. Kathy was the loving wife of Travis R. McCauley and they would have observed their 27th wedding anniversary this August. For over 25 years Kathy worked as...

Scott Matthew "Scotty B" Bauer

Scott Matthew "Scotty B" Bauer

Apr 15, 2023

Scott Matthew “Scotty B” Bauer, 52, of Manheim passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Connie Letters Bauer of Lititz, Penny Bauer of Lancaster and the late Gary P. Bauer. Scotty was an Operations Manager for PennStro, Manheim. He graduated from Warwick High School in 1988 and was a member of...

Neal E. Wolford

Neal E. Wolford

Apr 15, 2023

Neal E. Wolford, 77, of Manheim, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at The Gardens at Stevens. Born in Bethesda, MD, he was the son of the late Harvey A. and Almeda Fox Wolford. He was the loving husband of Judith F. Pfoutz Wolford. Neal was a proofreader for Donnelly Printing, Lancaster for over 25 years. He was a...

Frances M. "Fran" Weaver

Frances M. "Fran" Weaver

Apr 15, 2023

 

   Frances M. “Fran” Weaver, 86, of Manheim, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center. Fran was the kindest person here on earth, and Heaven has gained an earthly Angel.  Born in Annville, she was the daughter of the late John and Stella Flory Lash. She was...

Rhoda A. Metzler

Rhoda A. Metzler

Apr 15, 2023

   Rhoda A. (Nauman) Metzler, 99, of Willow Street, and formerly of Manheim, died peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Lakeside of Willow Valley Communities, Willow Street. She was born on January 18, 1924 to the late Norman W. and Hettie Peters Nauman of Manheim. She is survived by her husband, Earl K. Metzler, with whom she celebrated 74...

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