Obituaries

Judith P. Dourte

Judith P. Dourte

Feb 23, 2024

            

                Judith P. “Judy” Dourte, 84, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Sterling and Lillian Miller Pierce. Judy was the loving wife of Rodger P. Dourte and they would have observed their 65th wedding...

Sandra L. Krall

Sandra L. Krall

Feb 22, 2024

     Sandra Lynn Krall (Hohenwarter) of Landisville, formally of Lebanon, died peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024 with family by her side at Hershey Medical Hospital. Beloved wife, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend; Sandra ended her 48-year battle with cancer. No matter what she was going through, Sandra was determined to live her life the best she could...

Gerald L. Shirk

Gerald L. Shirk

Feb 22, 2024



            Gerald L. “Jerry” Shirk, 74, of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at UPMC, Lititz. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Leroy and Ruth Kline Shirk. Gerald graduated from Manheim Central High School class of 1967. He worked as a warehouse manager for the former Coast RV Distributions...

James K. Reese

James K. Reese

Feb 19, 2024



James K. “Jim” Reese, 77, of Manheim, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024. A lifelong resident of Manheim, PA, he was the son of the late Kenneth R. and Miriam M. Kulp Reese. Jim graduated from Manheim Central High School class of 1964. He worked at Armstrong World Industries for 40 years. Jim was a member of Trinity Evangelical...

Lauren E. Summers

Lauren E. Summers

Feb 18, 2024

   Lauren E. Summers, 45 of Lancaster, and formerly of Lititz, died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Sandra L. Washburn Summers of Lititz, and the late Robert W. Summers. She was a 1996 graduate of Warwick High School and continued her education receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Marketing,...

Sue E. Sterling

Sue E. Sterling

Feb 18, 2024

Sue E. Sterling, 76, of Mount Joy, PA went home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 18, 2024 at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA.  Born in Maysville, KY on November 23, 1947, she was the eldest child of Harold and Mary (Pumpelly) Beckelhymer.  Sue grew up in Amelia, OH and was salutatorian for the class...

Vera E. Clark

Vera E. Clark

Feb 18, 2024

Vera E. Clark, 91, of Mount Joy, died peacefully, Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Juniper Village, Mount Joy.  She was the widow of Raymond C. “Pete” Clark who died in 2018.  Born in Perryville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Randolph and Marie (Wyre) Jackson.  She enjoyed crocheting, playing pinochle (and gloating when she won), and testing her...

Joseph Allen Rineer

Joseph Allen Rineer

Feb 15, 2024

Joseph Allen “Joe” Rineer, 60, passed away expectedly on Thursday, February 15, 2024.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the Joseph Rineer of Mount Joy and the late, Ruth Elaine Kopp Rineer. Joe was the loving husband to Tamara Boyer Rineer and the observed 30 years of marriage in April 2023. Joe was a truck driver for R...

Lois M. Conley

Lois M. Conley

Feb 14, 2024

     Lois M. Conley, 90, of Mount Joy, formerly of Elizabethtown, died peacefully, Wednesday February 14, 2024 at Harmony at Hershey.  She was the loving wife of Robert O. Conley and they celebrated 62 years of marriage this past September.  Born in Elizabethtown she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Mary (Krissinger) Goodling. Lois is an...

Richard N. "Dick" Keller

Richard N. "Dick" Keller

Feb 12, 2024



            Richard N. "Dick" Keller, 96, of Manheim passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his family on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Pleasant View Communities, Manheim. Born in Manheim, he was the son of the late John E. and Helen Rambler Keller. He was the loving husband of the late Sylvia Eyman...

Donald P. "Don" Kegarise

Donald P. "Don" Kegarise

Feb 11, 2024

     Donald P. “Don” Kegarise, 79, of Manheim, died peacefully, Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Suzanne (Johnson) Kegarise, and they celebrated 58 years of marriage last June.  Born in Hopewell, he was the son of the late Percy and Elizabeth (Steele) Kegarise.   Don was an industrial engineer for AMP,...

Michael A. "Mike" Hudick

Michael A. "Mike" Hudick

Feb 10, 2024

   Michael A. Hudick, 77 of Manheim, and formerly of Lancaster Township; died peacefully at home, on Saturday, February 10, 2024 following a courageous battle against a very aggressive cancer.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Michael and Anne Mudrowsky Hudick. Michael was the loving husband of Karen A. Pfeiffer Hudick and they would have observed...

Joyce D. Fulkrod

Joyce D. Fulkrod

Feb 8, 2024



   Joyce D. Fulkrod, 78, of Manheim, died peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Mount Joy Township, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Irene Alleman Groff. A homemaker, she was the loving wife of Robert L. “Bob” Fulkrod and they would have observed their 60th wedding anniversary...

Jami A. Harrington

Jami A. Harrington

Feb 5, 2024



A beautifully resilient soul gained entry through heaven’s gate on February, 5, 2024. Jami A. Harrington, 49, of Manheim passed away unexpectedly on Monday. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late James L. Harrington and Janet L. Fink Harrington. Jami was the owner/operator of Your Neighborhood Cleaning Lady. A loyal worker who previously put in 2 decades...

Ardith B. "Art" Waltz

Ardith B. "Art" Waltz

Feb 5, 2024



            Ardith B. “Art” Waltz, 89, of Manheim, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 5, 2024. Born in Rapho Township, he was the son of the late Amos and Elanora Becker Waltz. He was the loving husband of Nancy C. Hummer Waltz and they observed their 63rd wedding anniversary this past October.  Art...

Sandra L. Ganse

Sandra L. Ganse

Feb 3, 2024

            Sandra L. Ganse, 77, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Edgar L. McCoy and Lorraine Kulp Moser. Sandra retired as a Registered Nurse for the former St. Joseph’s Hospital and Lancaster Regional Hospital. Sandy enjoyed reading, playing board games, and loved...

Pauline M. Garber

Pauline M. Garber

Jan 29, 2024

 

Pauline M. Garber, 88, of Lititz, died peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Landis Homes Retirement Community. Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Horst. Pauline was the loving wife of Paul E. Garber and they observed their 67th wedding anniversary in December. For many years Pauline worked alongside her husband on...

Michael R. Lawler

Michael R. Lawler

Jan 28, 2024

     Michael R. Lawler, 69, of Lancaster, passed peacefully, Sunday, January 28, 2024.  Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of John B. and Catherine (Snowden) Lawler. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sister. Mike was a materials examiner and identifier leader at New Cumberland Army Depot before retiring in June 2018.  Mike was...

Deanna "Dee" Foster

Deanna "Dee" Foster

Jan 28, 2024

   Deanna “Dee” Foster, 85, of New Holland, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Garden Spot Village. Born June 8, 1938 in Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Stanley F. Kulesky and Doris Brian Sipler. Dee was the loving wife of the late Reverend Dr. W....

James B. Piersol

James B. Piersol

Jan 27, 2024

          James B. “Jim” Piersol, 77, of Manheim, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 27, 2024 after a long illness surrounded by his daughter and family. Born in Mount Joy, he was the oldest son of the late James Jr. and Dorothy Gantz Piersol. He was the husband of Mary E. Kopp Piersol with...

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