Obituaries

Joyce Uhrich Brenneman

Joyce Uhrich Brenneman

Jul 28, 2024

     Joyce Uhrich Brenneman, 87, of Manheim, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness. She was the widow of Elvin E. Brenneman who died in 2017. They had been married 61 years. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Charlotte (Wertz) Uhrich. Joyce had been a teller at...

Mark A. Tyler

Mark A. Tyler

Jul 28, 2024

 Mark A. Tyler, 72, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Emerald Rehab & Healthcare Center, Elizabethtown. Born in York, he was the son of the late Allen P. and Margaret Brown Tyler. He was the loving fiancé of Vicki Smith, Lancaster. Mark worked for BAE Systems, York for 38 years where he was a part of...

Rylan Trent Weiler

Rylan Trent Weiler

Jul 27, 2024

Rylan T. Weiler, 16, passed away in Tioga County, Pa, on July 27, 2024 as the result of an accident. Born on March 25, 2008, Rylan was the son of Joseph and Yvonne (Horst) Weiler of Manheim. He attended Lime Rock Mennonite Church, Lititz. Rylan also attended Oak Lane Mennonite School and had recently graduated. He was employed as a...

Leslie C. Evans

Leslie C. Evans

Jul 25, 2024

 Leslie C. Evans, 68, of Manheim, died peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Ephrata Manor. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late R. Douglas and E. Joan Earhart Evans. Leslie was a 1973 graduate of Manheim Central High School, and continued her education receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Millersville University, and a Nursing Degree...

Carl Tony Hoover

Carl Tony Hoover

Jul 23, 2024

     Carl Tony Hoover, 79, of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his residence. He was the devoted husband of the late Constance (Donal) Hoover. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Carl H. and Carda (Elliot) Hoover. Carl was a respected HVAC engineer for Witmer Co. in New Holland and shared...

David A. Smith

David A. Smith

Jul 23, 2024

David A. Smith, 67, of Manheim, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Lebanon Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of E. Jane Flory Smith of Mount Joy and the late Benjamin Smith. Dave was the fiancé of the late Georgia Bernhardt. David attended Manheim Central High School. David served in the United States...

Larry L. Deemer

Larry L. Deemer

Jul 23, 2024

Larry L. Deemer, 85, of Lititz, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at UPMC Lititz. Born in Lancaster Co. on July 13, 1939 he was the son of the late Leroy Deemer. He was the husband of the late June E. Deemer.

Larry was a veteran of the United States Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. After his military...

Sandra M. "Sandy" Herzog

Sandra M. "Sandy" Herzog

Jul 22, 2024

 It is with great sadness the family of Sandra “Sandy” M. Herzog, 77, of Manheim announce her passing on Tuesday, July 22, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Bradford, PA she was the daughter of the late William Harrison Lawson and Clarabelle Lawson (Abrams). She is survived by her husband William “Bill” T. Herzog. Sandy and Bill recently celebrated...

Matthew D. "Matt" Ferruzza

Matthew D. "Matt" Ferruzza

Jul 20, 2024

     Matthew D. “Matt” Ferruzza, 28, of Elizabethtown, died unexpectedly, Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was the loving husband of Brianna (Mizak) Ferruzza, and father of “Vinny” Ferruzza. Born in Hershey, he is the son of David and Mary (Urban) Ferruzza of Mount Joy. Matt was the shop manager for DNA Automotive, Ephrata. He was a graduate of Donegal...

Charles Milsen Reading

Charles Milsen Reading

Jul 19, 2024

Charles Milsen Reading, 85, formerly of Lititz, died Friday July 19, 2024 at Keystone Villa, Ephrata, where he was a resident. Born in Pottsville on February 14, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Childs) Reading. Charlie married his lovely wife Luise (Wubbena) Reading on November 23, 1968. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he worked...

Mary Jane Doster

Mary Jane Doster

Jul 16, 2024

Mary Jane H. Doster, age 82, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her 2 children and all of her “care giving” family on July 16, 2024 in Houston, Texas. She is survived by her daughters Sheri and Heather, and grandsons Henry and Cameron who knew her as their wonderful “Mimi”. Although Mary Jane has left us, she is now...

Randy L. Young

Randy L. Young

Jul 12, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Randy Young of Manheim. He passed at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Tina, who were married over 28 years. He was also survived by children Randy Young, Jr. (Laura) of Lewistown and Michelle Doster (Jacob) of Mountville, grandchildren: Damian, Savannah,...

Wesley Boyd McLaughlin

Wesley Boyd McLaughlin

Jul 11, 2024



Wesley Boyd McLaughlin of Columbia died unexpectedly on July 11, 2024, at the age of 59. Wes was a builder who held the distinction of building his first custom home at the age of 19. McLaughlin Builders went on to construct or remodel hundreds of homes in the area for over 40 years. He helped countless families and multiple generations...

L. Ruth Bruckhart

L. Ruth Bruckhart

Jul 7, 2024

 L. Ruth Bruckhart, 86, formerly of Manheim, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at her home in Stevens. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Elvin R. and Martha (Hostetter) Hershey. She was the wife of E. Richard Bruckhart, and they observed their 64th wedding anniversary this past March. Ruth was a faithful...

Kyle Anthony Costrello

Kyle Anthony Costrello

Jul 7, 2024



 Kyle Anthony Costrello, 33, of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he is the son of Beth Moore Weirich wife of Michael Weirich of Hollidaysburg and the late Tony Costrello husband of Nancy Costrello. Kyle was a prolific auto body paint technician and mechanic in the industry. Kyle’s passion in life was smoking tires,...

Julia G. Longenecker

Julia G. Longenecker

Jul 7, 2024

 Julia G. Longenecker, 99, of Lititz, died peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Brethren Village Retirement Community. Born in Warwick Township, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Eva Groff Lutz. Julia was the loving wife of the late Roy E. Longenecker who died in March of 2006. She was an active and faithful member of Florin...

Thelma M. Zimmerman

Thelma M. Zimmerman

Jul 7, 2024

   Thelma M. Zimmerman, 82, of Lititz, entered peacefully into the presence of Jesus her Savior on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at UPMC Hospital, Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Helen Erb Good. Thelma was the loving wife of Lester L. Zimmerman and they would have observed their 63rd wedding anniversary in September...

S. Lorraine Cassel

S. Lorraine Cassel

Jul 2, 2024

 S. Lorraine Cassel, 91, of Manheim, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Pleasant View Communities. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Elam and Lizzie Dinger Gerhart. A homemaker, Lorraine was the loving wife of the late John F. Cassel who died in March of 2006 following 51 years of marriage. She was a 1950...

D. Faye Fitzpatrick

D. Faye Fitzpatrick

Jun 30, 2024

        D. Faye Fitzpatrick, 92, of Mount Joy, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the loving wife of the late John Lester, Donald Zubrod, and Allison Fitzpatrick. Born in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ruth (Jones) Gindlesperger. Faye was...

Judy Kay Deppen

Judy Kay Deppen

Jun 24, 2024

Judy Kay (Spicher) Deppen, 75, of Lititz PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 24, 2024. Born in Harrisburg on May 26, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Donald L. and Betty A. (Kissinger) Spicher. Judy was a 1967 graduate of Upper Dauphin Area High School. She was a licensed practical nurse, working in hospitals,...

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