Obituaries

Reba Campbell

Reba Campbell

Feb 24, 2023

Reba Campbell, 91, of Lititz, passed away on February, 24, 2023 at Neffsville Nursing & Rehabilitation. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Huber and Mary (Sauder) Oberholtzer. She was the loving wife of the late Richard E. “Dick” Campbell who passed away in 2016. Reba worked for the former Bickel’s Potato Chip Company, Manheim and the...

Jean K. Shenk

Jean K. Shenk

Feb 19, 2023

  Jean Kraybill Shenk, born January 12, 1932, peacefully departed for her eternal home on February 19, 2023 after more than a decade’s battle with dementia, and a week of Covid-19. She was 91 years old.

 

  Jean actively lived for others. Wherever she saw unfairness she tried to do her part to put things right. She served as...

Robert J. Planey

Robert J. Planey

Feb 14, 2023

            Robert J. Planey, 80, of Mount Joy, PA, died on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Wellness Center, Columbia. Born in Charleroi, PA, he was the son of the late John Planey and Anna Buretz Planey. Robert was the loving husband of Bernadette S. Makovsky Planey for 51 years. He obtained...

Patti Jo "P.J." Greiner

Patti Jo "P.J." Greiner

Feb 13, 2023

 

            Patti Jo “P.J.” Greiner, 63, of Manheim, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Shirley E. Groff Rittenhouse and the late Franklin D. Rittenhouse Sr. She was the loving wife of Ron L. Greiner for 44 years. P.J. was the owner and operator of the former...

Joseph B. Martin Sr.

Joseph B. Martin Sr.

Feb 13, 2023

 

 

On February 13, 2023, Joseph B. Martin, Sr. of Manheim, walked into the arms of Jesus, his Lord and his Savior. Born in Kinzers, PA on December 19, 1930, he was the son of the late Joseph L. and Mary B. Martin. He was married to his sweetheart, Betty Ann Watts Martin for 69 years.

Joe spent the...

Jean S.M. Lannigan

Jean S.M. Lannigan

Feb 13, 2023

  Jean S.M. Lannigan, 86, of Lititz, died peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Luther Acres Retirement Community. Born in Uddingston, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Annie Millar Lilly. Jean was the wife of the late Norman Lannigan Sr. who died in 2019, her first husband was the late Hugh Montgomery who died in 1975....

John W. Neff

John W. Neff

Feb 13, 2023

  John W. Neff, 96, of Lititz, and formerly of Landisville; died peacefully at Landis Homes, and went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 13, 2023. Born in Landisville, he was the son of the late John S. and Ella Bowers Neff. John was the loving husband of Irene S. Martin Neff and they observed their 15th wedding...

Ruby Yoder Esbenshade

Ruby Yoder Esbenshade

Feb 13, 2023

 

Ruby Yoder Esbenshade, 87, formerly of Manheim, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Landis Homes, Lititz where she has resided since 2012.  She was the wife of the late J. Harold Esbenshade who died in 2014.  Born in Greenwood DE, she was the daughter of Albert and Bertha (Berkey) Yoder.  She spent her last day on earth...

Utha V. Webb

Utha V. Webb

Feb 13, 2023

 

Utha V. Webb, 95, of Manheim, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Pleasant View Communities, Manheim. Born in Sylvatus, VA, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Bernice Reece Wright. She was the loving wife of the late Marshall L. Webb who died in 1979. Utha worked for the former Warner Lambert and the former...

Debora S. Smith

Debora S. Smith

Feb 12, 2023



       Debora S. Smith, 61, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at her residence. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of Wilmer B. and Myrtle E. Murry Shelly, of Manheim. Debora was the loving wife of the late Jay L. Smith who passed away in 2020. She faithfully attended Neffsville Mennonite Church....

John V. Lacombe

John V. Lacombe

Feb 11, 2023

  John V. Lacombe, 63, of Lititz, and formerly of Mifflin County; died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Born in Lewistown, he was the son of Joseph Lacombe of Milroy, and the late Mary Margaret Houser Lacombe. John was the loving husband of Tambra L. “Tammy” Byler Lacombe, and they would have observed their 16th wedding anniversary...

Jena L. Adamire

Jena L. Adamire

Feb 10, 2023

 

Jena L. Adamire, 38, of Elizabethtown, died unexpectedly, Friday, February 10, 2023 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of James R. and Cheryl (Zercher) Adamire of Mount Joy.  She was a graduate of Donegal High School.  She was a waitress/bartender at Beanies Bar & Grill in Mount Joy.  Jena enjoyed decorating the...

Donald G. Rohrer

Donald G. Rohrer

Feb 7, 2023

 

   Donald G. Rohrer, 90, of Lititz, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at UPMC, Lititz. Born in Penn Township, he was the son of the late Paul O. and Anna Graybill Rohrer. Don was the loving husband of the late Patricia A. Dennis Rohrer, who died in March of 2009 following 51 years of marriage. A proud...

Rose Marie Nauman

Rose Marie Nauman

Feb 1, 2023

 

            Rose Marie Nauman 93, of Lititz passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at the United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Wilson and Effie Markley Heiselman. She was the loving wife of the late Jacob M. Nauman who died in 1987. Marie was a seamstress for the former Hopeland...

Virgie L. Keener

Virgie L. Keener

Jan 28, 2023

 



Virgie L. Keener, 98, had purpose throughout her long life in sync with the gift of serving. Born in Rapho Township, Lancaster County, PA, on June 7, 1924, to Walter D., Sr. and Ada B. Keener. Virgie died January 28, 2023, at the Mennonite Home from where she had retired at the age of 71 after 32 years’...

Brittney Ann Horst

Brittney Ann Horst

Jan 26, 2023

 

Brittney Ann Horst, 34, of Lititz, PA a radiant follower of Jesus, and loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, January 26, 2023 after a faith-filled journey with breast cancer. Born in Hartford, CT, the daughter of Rick and Terri Johnston of Lititz, formerly of Simsbury, CT. Brittney adored her husband...

Rhoda M. Schademan

Rhoda M. Schademan

Jan 26, 2023

 

Rhoda M. Schademan, 90, of Mount Joy, died peacefully, Thursday, January 26, 2023 at StoneRidge Towne Centre, Myerstown.  She was the beloved widow of Alfred R. Schademan. Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Harvey and Madelyn (Moser) Berkenheiser.  She met the love of her life, Alfred, as a teenager, and the two were married for just shy...

José Ramon Sanchez "Cachy"

José Ramon Sanchez "Cachy"

Jan 25, 2023

     

José Ramon Sanchez "Cachy", 45, of Lancaster, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his residence.  Born in Newark, NJ he was the son of José G. Sanchez and Luz S Torres.  He was a laborer for various power washing companies and was a self-employed handy man.  He attended the Worship Center, Leola.  He enjoyed reading, drawing, working...

Arthur B. Wenger

Arthur B. Wenger

Jan 25, 2023

           Arthur B. “Art” Wenger, 91, of Manheim, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Pleasant View Communities, Manheim. Born in Chambersburg, he was the son of the late Elmer and Fannie Bricker Wenger. He was the loving husband of Ruth M. Kilmer Wenger for 12 years, and the late Ruth R. Shenk Wenger who...

Ruth Ann Heisey

Ruth Ann Heisey

Jan 23, 2023

 

                Ruth Ann Heisey, 77, of Lititz, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 23, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Verna Metzler Breneman. Ruth was the loving wife of the late James L. “Jim” Heisey. She was a graduate of Lancaster Mennonite High School and the Reading School of Nursing. Ruth worked...