Obituaries
Paul R. Candy
Jul 7, 2021
Paul R Candy, 70, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 7th 2021 at Mt Hope Nazarene Retirement Community. Born and raised in Tyrone, PA. He was the son of the late Harold & Gladys (Carpenter) Candy. Paul married his high school sweetheart Deborah A. (Thomas) Candy and just celebrated 48 years of marriage. He loved football and played...
Alvin Claude Kready
Jul 6, 2021
A. Claude Kready, 96, of Manheim, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Pleasant View Communities. Born in Manheim, he was the son of the late Francis and Mabel Kupp Kready. Claude was the loving husband of the late Martha K. Gibble Kready who died in November...
Jean F. Kissinger
Jul 4, 2021
Jean Faye Kissinger, better known as Mom, Grandma, G.G. & G-Mal, was an amazing woman who peacefully passed away with her family by her side. Jean was born August 22, 1938 to the late Peter and Mary (Eshleman) Young. She grew up in Salunga and graduated from Hempfield High School. After graduation she married her love, Leroy Kissinger, and celebrated...
Mary J. Hunter
Jul 4, 2021
Mary J. Hunter, 82, of Manheim, died peacefully on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Cedar Haven Health Care Center, Lebanon. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Ross and Mary Cooper Ritz. Mary was the loving wife of the late Thomas B. Hunter Sr. who died in January of 2005. Mary worked in auto sales with her...
Dorothy M. Haldeman
Jun 28, 2021
DOROTHY M. HALDEMAN June 28th, 2021 was not your ordinary day. It was a very special day for Dorothy. It was a day she had looked forward to all of her life. After a lengthy illness that included beating Covid-19, she left her earthly friends and family to meet her Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven. A devout Christian, Dorothy placed...
Harold R. Hilsher
Jun 25, 2021
Harold R. Hilsher, 78, of Manheim, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Elizabethtown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Rheems. Born in Mount Joy Township, he was the son of the late Paul S. and Verna M. (Bashore) Hilsher. He was the loving husband of the late Darlene F. Hilsher who passed away in 2012. Harold was a 1960 graduate...
Paul Edwin Tustin
Jun 24, 2021
Paul E. Tustin, 95, of East Petersburg, passed away June 24, 2021, under the care of Homeland Hospice at Legend of Lancaster. He was the loving husband of Dorothea Jean (Heintzman) Tustin, and they enjoyed 73 years of marriage. Born in Tyler County WV, he was the son of the late Dora Alphaeus and Stella Mae (Wharton) Tustin. He was...
Eugenia F. Gruber
Jun 21, 2021
Eugenia F. Gruber, 66, of Lititz, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at her home. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Eugene S. and Arlene Martin Harting. Eugenia was the loving wife of Ronald E. Gruber and they observed their 46th wedding anniversary in February of this year. She was...
Donald C. Hershey
Jun 20, 2021
Donald Clarence Hershey, 80, passed away on Sunday, June 20 at Lancaster General Hospital following a brief illness, peacefully with his family by his side. Don, or “Pappy” as he was more affectionately referred to by his family and friends, graduated from Manheim Central High School where he enjoyed a successful wrestling career with the team that began a historic...
Elaine Ramona Werkheiser
Jun 12, 2021
Elaine R. Werkheiser, 88, formerly of Eagleville, PA, died Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. She was the widow of Paul A. Werkheiser who died in 2014. Born In Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Paul V. and Ramona (Crawford) Shirey. Elaine was a graduate of East Stroudsburg University where she received a degree in Elementary...
James Edward Brown
Jun 7, 2021
James Edward Brown, 64, of Mount Joy, died at home on Monday, June 7, 2021 after a valiant 2 ½ year fight against cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his adoring wife and partner, Barbara Howard, family, and friends right up to his final breath. James was born in Ephrata, PA on July 28, 1956, to Oscar and...
David F. "Dave" Griffith
Jun 5, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of David F Griffith announces his sudden and unexpected death on Saturday June 5th 2021 at the age of 70 years. Dave was born in Shamokin, PA to the late Marcella and Harold Griffith. He will be forever remembered by his wife Mary of Elizabethtown, his twin sister Diane Geib (Randy) of...
Priscilla M. Peachey
Jun 3, 2021
Priscilla M. Peachey, 97, of Bareville and Lancaster; died peacefully on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Lutheran Acres, Lititz. Born in Monterey, Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lydia Peachey. In her early years she was employed as a seamstress at area sewing factories. She was a member of the First Church of God, Lancaster....
Donna Elizabeth Ristenbatt
Jun 3, 2021
Donna Elizabeth Ristenbatt, née Speer, arrived at her eternal home with her beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of June 3, 2021 after spending time with Him in prayer and reading His Word. Born on July 16, 1945 in Paterson, New Jersey, Donna was the daughter of the late Donald Henry and Emily Wright (née Rogers) Speer....
Mervin Lefever Landis
Jun 2, 2021
Mervin Lefever Landis, 95, of Landis Homes, Lititz and formerly of 1045 Hunsicker Road, Lancaster passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Born at 2651 Oregon Pike in Manheim Township, he was the son of Elmer B. and Mary (Lefever) Landis. Mervin was the loving husband of Rachael Ann (Hess) Landis, who passed away February 10, 2021. They celebrated 72...
Harley Lee Montgomery
Jun 2, 2021
Harley Lee Montgomery, 85, of Elizabethtown, and formerly of Manheim, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the Lebanon V. A. Medical Center. Born in Sylvatus, Virginia, he was the son of the late Hosie and Josie Montgomery. For many years Lee worked as a machine operator for the former Raymark Industries, Manheim. A veteran, he served in the...
Cleve Montgomery
Jun 1, 2021
Cleve Montgomery, 103, of Manheim, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his residence. Born in Sylvatus, VA, he was the son of the late Hosie and Josie Montgomery. He was the husband of the late Margaret (McGee) Montgomery who died in 1987. Cleve had worked at the former Raybestos Manufacturing of Manheim for over 35 years before retiring. Cleve proudly...
Donald Lee Hershey
May 31, 2021
Donald Lee Hershey, 84 of Manheim, PA moved from his earthly home to his heavenly home on May 31, 2021. He was the son of the late M. Rohrer and Ruth Zimmerman Hershey, raised in Manheim Township and graduated from Lancaster Mennonite class of 1955. He shared 63 years of marriage with his sweetheart Geraldine Marie Snavely Hershey. After marriage,...
Dorothy A. Hartman
May 30, 2021
Dorothy A. “Dottie” Hartman, 83, of Manheim, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Mable Williams Rambler. Dottie was the loving wife of Ronald Lee “Ron” Hartman. Surviving in addition to her husband Ron, are two sons; Donald W. Beachler, Ithaca, NY,...
Orpha G. Strausbaugh
May 30, 2021
Orpha G. (Geib) Strausbaugh, 74, of Manheim, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. She passed into the welcoming arms of her Savior on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Hershey and Erma Gingrich Geib. Orpha was the loving wife of Paul A. Strausbaugh II and they observed...
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Manheim
Aaron S. Abbott, Supervisor
Lititz
Theodore J. Beck, Supervisor
Mount Joy
Paul L. Gardner, Supervisor