Obituaries

Robert E. "Bob" Eitnier

Robert E. "Bob" Eitnier

Mar 16, 2022

Robert E. “Bob” Eitnier, 66, of Lititz, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert “Chick” and Sylvia (Krumbine) Eitnier. Bob was a former cement truck driver for Rohrer’s Quarry, Lititz. He liked muscle cars, and was an avid fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Surviving is a sister, Shelby Mather; a...

Robert J. Knight

Robert J. Knight

Mar 16, 2022

Robert J. Knight, 80, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Manheim he was the son of the late Lloyd E. and Martha Herr Knight. Robert was the loving husband of Susan G. Myer Knight and they celebrated 57 years of marriage this past October. He was a...

Charles J. "Chuck" Podlesny

Charles J. "Chuck" Podlesny

Mar 15, 2022

Charles J. “Chuck” Podlesny, 60, of Manheim, and formerly of Pahrump, Nevada, beloved son, brother, and uncle, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Hazleton, Luzern County, he was the son of Charles P. and Lillian Harvilla Podlesny of Manheim. Throughout his life Chuck worked as a Traffic Technician for Lancaster...

Edna G. Martin

Edna G. Martin

Mar 10, 2022

Edna G. Martin, 91, of Lititz, was welcomed by Jesus and her Heavenly family on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Landis Homes, Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Christian B. and Esther D. Rohrer Groff. She was the loving wife of the late Roy M. Martin who passed away in December 2001. Edna assisted her...

Jack E. Detwiler

Jack E. Detwiler

Mar 7, 2022

Jack E. Detwiler, 91, of Manheim, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Pleasant View Communities, Manheim. Born in York, he was the son of the late Stewart and Florence Keeney Detwiler. He was the loving husband of the late Patsy Evans Detwiler, devoted to her care until she passed away in 2018. Jack retired from the Manheim Central...

Helen L. Groff

Helen L. Groff

Mar 7, 2022

Helen L. Groff, 95 of Lititz, died peacefully on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Luther Acres Retirement Community. Born on a farm in Thompsontown, Juniata County she was the daughter of the late Clair and Sarah Roland Spicher. Helen was the loving wife of J. Paul Groff who proceeded her in death in January of 2009. For many years Helen...

Larry E. Snavely

Larry E. Snavely

Mar 6, 2022

Larry E. Snavely, 69, of Manheim, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Brethren Village. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Clarence and Esther Gingrich Snavely. He was the loving husband of Donna M. Conner Snavely and they observed their 45th wedding anniversary in February. Larry served on...

Joan  M. Keeney

Joan M. Keeney

Mar 4, 2022

Joan M. Keeney, 87, of Manheim passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Edna I. George Smith. She was the loving wife of the late Tyrus M. Keeney who died in 2020. Joan retired from the former Raymark Industries, Manheim. She was a...

Eileen R. Floyd

Eileen R. Floyd

Feb 28, 2022

Eileen R. Floyd, 76, of Lititz, passed away at home on Monday, February 28, 2022. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Donald W. and Dorothy I. Yeager Abramson. Eileen retired as a mail clerk for the Manheim Auto Auction. A 1963 graduate of Manheim Township High School, she was a member of Lititz VFW Post 1463...

Philip L. Marshall

Philip L. Marshall

Feb 27, 2022

Philip L. Marshall, 72, of Mount Joy, passed peacefully, Sunday, February 27, 2022 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Cindy (Nissley) Marshall and they celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary on February 22nd. Born in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of the late Orville and Julia (Huff) Marshall. “Marshall” as he was affectionately called, was the owner...

Scotty E. Winebarger

Scotty E. Winebarger

Feb 26, 2022

Scotty E. Winebarger, 81, of Manheim passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Born in Marion, WV, he was the son of the late Robert and Esther Gallimore Winebarger. He was the loving husband of Carol Jean Book Winebarger and they would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this month. Scotty retired from the Manheim Auto Auction...

Glenn Michael      "Mike"  McGinnis

Glenn Michael "Mike" McGinnis

Feb 25, 2022

Glenn Michael “Mike” McGinnis, 73, of Lititz, died peacefully on Friday, February 25, 2022 at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Everett and Doris Groff McGinnis. Mike was the loving companion of Vicki L. Davidson McGinnis for 31 years. For over 25 years Mike worked in the Medical Technology Chemistry Department for the Lancaster...

Jamieson R. "Jamie" Showers

Jamieson R. "Jamie" Showers

Feb 25, 2022

Jamieson R. “Jamie” Showers, 64, of Lancaster, and formerly of Manheim, died peacefully on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Phyllis Shenenberger, Showers Hinerdeer of Manheim, and the late Sydney Showers. Jamie was a 1975 graduate of Manheim Central High School and received a Bachelors’ Degree in Chemical...

Lawrence K. Bricker

Lawrence K. Bricker

Feb 17, 2022

Lawrence K. Bricker, 85, of Manheim died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Born in Manheim, he was the son of the late Harry W. and Alyce Kirkwood Bricker. Lawrence retired as a quality control inspector for the former Raymark Industries, Manheim. Following retirement, he worked part-time for the Manheim Auto Auction. Lawrence proudly served in the United States Air...

John F. "Johnny" Sanchez

John F. "Johnny" Sanchez

Feb 16, 2022

John F. “Johnny” Sanchez, 52, of Manheim, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Malva J. (Funk) wife of Harry Miller of Manheim and the late Jesse B. Sanchez. Johnny worked in the masonry industry for Kline Masonry, Manheim. Surviving in addition to his mother are three children: Jessica Sanchez of East...

Eric L. Grundza

Eric L. Grundza

Feb 13, 2022

Eric L. Grundza, 43, of Mount Joy, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 after a 16-month battle with Cholangiocarcinoma – Bile Duct cancer. He was surrounded by family and a great deal of love. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Deborah (Armold) Grundza of Columbia and the late George Grundza. Eric was the loving husband of Jessica...

J. Donald Weaver

J. Donald Weaver

Feb 11, 2022

J. Donald Weaver, 91, of Manheim died peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manheim, he was the son of the late J. Norman and Vera Witmer Weaver. Donald was the loving husband of Anna Mary Zug Weaver who died in 2013. He was a proud graduate of Manheim High...

Mary J. Weinstein

Mary J. Weinstein

Feb 7, 2022

Mary J. Weinstein, 79, of Manheim passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 7, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Orlando Bizelia. She was the loving wife of the late Melvin R. Weinstein who died in 2007. Surviving are four children: Michael Weinstein of Manheim, Tammy Hampton of Lititz, Scott...

Barbara  J. Bachman Hann

Barbara J. Bachman Hann

Feb 7, 2022

Barbara J. Bachman Hann, 88, of Manheim, and formerly of Lititz, died peacefully at home on Monday, February 7, 2022. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Harvey N. and Mary Longenecker Bachman. Barbara was the loving wife of Elwood Y. “Woody” Hann Jr. and they observed their 64th wedding anniversary in August of last year. After...

Marion R. Weaver

Marion R. Weaver

Feb 6, 2022

Marion R. Weaver, 100, of Lititz, passed away Sunday, February 6th at Luther Acres. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy (Fleischmann) Rosenberg. She was married to the late T. Fred Weaver for 62 years. Twelve days after they were married, Fred deployed overseas and returned after World War II ended. Marion was a 1939 graduate...

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