Obituaries
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...
Patricia R. Sansom
May 25, 2021
Patricia R. Sansom, 79, of York passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Lititz. Born in Fort Ann, NY she was the daughter of the late, Clifford and Edna Bennett LaFountain. Patricia was a homemaker. Surviving are three sons, Terry L., Stanley A., and James L. Sansom. Services will be private and at the...
James D. "Jim" Abshire
May 24, 2021
James D. “Jim” Abshire, 94, of Akron, and formerly of Three Rivers, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Wabash County, Indiana, he was the son of the late Daniel E. and Blanche H. (Provines) Abshire. Jim was the loving husband of Bonita J. “Bonnie”...
Jacob D. "Jack" Funk
May 22, 2021
Jacob D. “Jack” Funk, 75, of Manheim passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Frank and Ruth Haldeman Funk. Jack retired as a molder at the Buck Iron Foundry, Quarryville. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Jack...
Andrew Lee Ober
May 21, 2021
Andrew Lee Ober, 40, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at his residence. Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of Robert E. Ober and Elizabeth A. (Miller) Ober. Andy was a graduate of Warwick High School, class of 1999 and Lancaster County Career and Technology Center where he obtained a Certificate in Machine Trades. He...
Dale L. Tshudy
May 21, 2021
Dale L. Tshudy, 79, of Manheim, died peacefully on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Lancashire Hall. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John and Grace Summers Tshudy. Dale was the husband of the late Lacie Thorton Tshudy who died in April of last year. For many years Dale worked for the Fuller Company, Manheim. Dale loved...
Howard E. "Hob" Mowrer
May 20, 2021
Howard E. “Hob” Mowrer, 88, of Lititz, died peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Manor Care Health Services, Lancaster. Born in Penn Township, he was the son of the late I. Howard and Mary Eshleman Mowrer. Hob was the loving husband of Hyla J. Neff Mowrer and they observed their 46th wedding anniversary in April of this year. From...
Diane L. Frey
May 14, 2021
Diane L. Frey, 68, of Lebanon, and formerly of Manheim, died peacefully at home on Friday, May 14, 2021. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John K. and Mabel Umble Markley. Diane was the loving wife of Richard P. Frey and they observed their 48th wedding anniversary in April of this year. For many years Diane...
Joseph Ciano
May 14, 2021
Joseph Ciano, 50, of Lititz, died peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Born in Jersey City, N.J. he was the son of the late James and Dolores Petraco Ciano. Joe was the loving husband of Angie L. Ciano and they observed their 2nd wedding anniversary in October of last year. Joe worked as a heavy equipment...
Mary Ann Shaw
May 13, 2021
Mary Ann Shaw, 93, West Chester, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday May 13, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas John Shaw who died in 1989, and they shared 37 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Brent and Marion (Myers) Boyer. Mary Ann graduated from Ursinus College,...
Mary C. Nissley
May 13, 2021
Mary C. Nissley, 91, formerly of Landisville Road, Manheim passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late David and Emma Witmer Bauman. She was the loving wife of the late Hiram W. Nissley who died in 2018. Mary was a member of Kauffman Mennonite Church, Manheim....
Geraldine M. Shelly
May 11, 2021
Geraldine M. “Gerry” Kreider Shelly, 89, of Mount Joy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim. Born in Deodate, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Anna Miller Espenshade. She was the loving wife of Mervin B. Shelly and they would have observed their 16th wedding anniversary this November. Gerry worked...
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