Obituaries

Laura L. Bryan

Laura L. Bryan

Jan 23, 2022

Laura L. Bryan, 51, of Ephrata, and formerly of Dagsboro, De, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Eugene “Gene” “Heavy” Goshert, and the late Mary Balser Levengood; and the stepdaughter of the late Jesse Levengood and Dorothy L. Andrew Goshert of Ephrata. A...

Michael A. "Mike" Huber

Michael A. "Mike" Huber

Jan 22, 2022

Michael A. “Mike” Huber, 79, of Manheim, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at his home. He was the loving husband of the late Ruth Ann (Jacobs) Huber, who passed away in 2018, sharing 49 years of marriage together. Born in White Hall, MD, he was the son of the late Emanuel “Jr.” and Gertrude (Doll) Huber. Mike was...

Virginia E. Schafer

Virginia E. Schafer

Jan 22, 2022

Virginia E. Schafer, of Mount Joy, passed into eternal life on Saturday morning, January 22, 2022 at the age of 103. She was the wife of the late Harold F. Schafer and mother of two children, Dr. Ronald Schafer of Hummelstown, and Joan Boyer of Manheim. She was born on August 8, 1918 in Lancaster, Pa, and spent most of...

J. Kenneth "Ken" Miller

J. Kenneth "Ken" Miller

Jan 21, 2022

J. Kenneth “Ken” Miller, 80, of Mount Joy passed away peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Lincoln Christian Home, Ephrata. Born in Rapho Township, he was the son of the late David G. and Mary Enterline Miller. He was the loving husband of Dorcas W. Saylor Miller and they would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary next month....

Benny M. Perez

Benny M. Perez

Jan 18, 2022

Benny M. Perez, 66, of Lancaster, and formerly of New York City, beloved husband, father, grandfather, died at his home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Born in Brooklyn he was the son of the late Buenaventura and Sonia Zweifach Perez. Benny was the loving husband of Leonor Pen Perez and they celebrated 41 wonderful years together. For many years Benny...

Stephen J. McDonald

Stephen J. McDonald

Jan 16, 2022

Our beloved dad, Stephen McDonald, lovingly known as Boppy to his family, died peacefully today - January 16, 2022. Although his poor old body was worn out, his bright and sharp mind was always intact. Steve had some education at Slippery Rock college, but the bulk of his wide-ranging knowledge was self-learned. He was a terrific conversationalist, as he was...

Linda Carol Reed

Linda Carol Reed

Jan 16, 2022

Linda Carol Reed, 76, of Manheim, died on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late William P. and Erma A. Dunkleberger Hammer. Linda was the loving wife of James R. Reed and they would have celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary next...

Donald L. Harris

Donald L. Harris

Jan 15, 2022

Donald L. Harris, 74, of Lititz, and formerly of Manheim, died peacefully at home on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Born in Clearfield, he was the son of the late Donald L. and Eleanor Eckley Harris. Don was the loving husband of the late Sandra K. “Sandy” Hollobaugh Harris who died in November of last year. Don attended Franklin and Marshall...

Donald R. Newell

Donald R. Newell

Jan 14, 2022

Donald R. Newell, 81, a resident of Pleasant View Retirement Communities in Manheim, passed away in his home on Friday, January 14, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Ruthmary T. Newell, and two daughters, Amy L. Newell, Sellersville, and Gwen Newell, Manheim. Donald was an Eagle Scout, a veteran of the United States Navy, and a...

Jay M. Myers

Jay M. Myers

Jan 13, 2022

Jay M. Myers, 86, of Columbia, died peacefully, Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. He was the loving husband of Anne (Hansen) Myers, and they would have celebrated 64 years of marriage on February 1st. Born in Landisville, he was the son of the late John H. and Gertrude (Eckert) Myers. He proudly served in...

Betty J. Ruhl

Betty J. Ruhl

Jan 12, 2022

Betty J. Ruhl, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Luther Acres, Lititz. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Ammon and Adda Romig Rambler. She was the loving wife of Hager E. Ruhl for 53 years before his death in 2001. Betty and Hager traveled the world and loved camping all around the...

Barry E. Dull

Barry E. Dull

Jan 12, 2022

Barry E. Dull, 67, of Lititz, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late William E. and Jean Thome Dull. Barry enjoyed spending time with his son and working on old cars. Surviving is a son, Scott Dull of Manheim, two brothers: William “Bub” Jr., husband of Lucille and...

David W. Shickley

David W. Shickley

Jan 12, 2022

David W. Shickley, 94, of Columbia, went to be with his Lord & Savior, Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Paramount Senior Living, Maytown. He was the widower of the late Martha Sawadsky who died in 2004. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Nelson and Florence (Weidman) Shickley. Prior to his retirement, David worked as an office...

Herbert B. "Herb" Frey

Herbert B. "Herb" Frey

Jan 11, 2022

Herbert B. “Herb” Frey, 88, of Manheim passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Born in Manheim, he was the loving husband of the late Laura Mae Greenly Frey. Herb proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked in dry cleaning, as a state inspections mechanic, re-conned cars, and retired from...

Andrew    "Andy"  Slater

Andrew "Andy" Slater

Jan 11, 2022

Andrew “Andy” Slater, 87, of Landisville, and formerly of Manheim, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Clydebank, Scotland, he was the son of the late Alexander and Christina Cameron Slater. He was the loving husband of the late Kathleen McLaughlin Slater who died in 2016. Andy received a bachelor's degree in Industrial...

Joan M. Feiler

Joan M. Feiler

Jan 9, 2022

Joan M. Feiler 92, of Lititz, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz after a brief illness. Born June 6, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Anna M. Gohn Estwan. Joan was the loving wife of Marvin C. Feiler for 55 years before his passing...

R. Donald "Don" Haverstick

R. Donald "Don" Haverstick

Jan 9, 2022

R. Donald “Don” Haverstick, 92, loving husband, adoring father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a great friend to countless others throughout a well-lived life, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. He had resided at Luther Acres, Lititz, prior to that. Don was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Norma...

Charlene C. Bruckhart

Charlene C. Bruckhart

Jan 8, 2022

Charlene C. Bruckhart, 73, of Lititz, went to her true home on January 8, 2022. Born in Gettysburg and raised in York County, she was the daughter of the late Oren and Lois Rhoads Cook. She was the adoring wife of Mervin Bruckhart for 44 years. Charlene loved to be at home and enjoyed gardening, reading, sewing, playing pool, crafts...

Ruth J. Herr

Ruth J. Herr

Jan 8, 2022

Ruth J. Herr, 84, of Manheim, and formerly of Lititz, died peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Pleasant View Communities. Born in Darby, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Margaret MacRae Crawford. Ruth was the loving wife of the late James E. Herr who died in November of 2007. Ruth received a Bachelor of Arts...

Ethel M. Ruhl

Ethel M. Ruhl

Jan 8, 2022

Ethel M. Ruhl, 84, of Manheim, died peacefully, Saturday, January 8, 2022 at her residence. She was the loving wife of J. Arthur “Art” Ruhl and they celebrated 67 years of marriage this past September. Born in Manheim she was the daughter of the late Cletus and Ethel (Toms) Frey. Ethel worked as a hostess at the former Kreider Restaurant...