Obituaries
Verlie S. Hoppie
Jan 17, 2020
“I’m a roadrunner” Verlie Hoppie always said. “I like to be in the streets and going somewhere”; indeed, Verlie was, and loved being on the go. She, on an adventure often left home without any notice. On January 17, 2020 Verlie undertook another adventure, undoubtedly making new friends and having a wonderful time spreading her wings. The eldest daughter of...
Clair L. Frey
Jan 14, 2020
Clair L. Frey, 67, of Brownstown, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Elias and Mary Elizabeth Faus Frey. Clair was the loving husband of Sandra J. Stearns Frey and they would have observed their 16th wedding anniversary in March of this year....
Shirley J. Jacobs
Jan 14, 2020
Shirley J. Jacobs, 75, of Manheim, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lockport, New York, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Lena Quintern Maher. Shirley is survived by her husband Kenneth T. Jacobs Sr. Surviving in addition to her husband are two children; Jeane Terenchin, Kenneth Jr. (Michelle) Jacobs, seven...
Gerald L. Kneier
Jan 14, 2020
Gerald L. Kneier, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, January 14th 2020, after 73 years of a rich, full life. He was the son of the late William and Dorith (Hanner) Kneier, and was the loving husband of Linda (Geiter) Kneier for 47 years. Jerry spent his youth adventuring in Lititz before serving a tour of duty in Vietnam. In...
Mark D. Bauman
Jan 10, 2020
Mark D. Bauman, 78, of Brickerville, died peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Hershey Medical Center. Born in Rothsville, he was the son of the late Ernest and Grace Snyder Bauman. Mark was the loving husband of Charlotte M. Young Bauman and they would have observed their 60th wedding anniversary in May of this year. Mark worked throughout...
Joseph N. Bryson Jr.
Jan 8, 2020
Joseph N. Bryson Jr., 72, of Manheim, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at his home. Born in Lewisburg, he was the son of the late Joseph N. and Mary Jane Doebler Bryson and the step-son of the late J. Arlene Adams Bryson. Joe was the loving husband of Betsy Greenly Bryson and they observed their 50th wedding...
George A. Small
Jan 3, 2020
George A. Small Jr., 92, of York, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Luther Acres, Lititz. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the son of the late George A. Sr. and Lottie Wolf Small. He was the loving husband of the late Catherine Keesey Small who died in 2015. Retired in 1987, George worked as a machine...
Andrew T. "Skip" Walton
Jan 3, 2020
Andrew T. "Skip" Walton Obituary: Andrew T. “Skip” Walton, 31, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Gerald P. Walton Sr. and Tracy Mowery Angelo wife of Kurt A. Angelo. Skip was a loving companion to Donna L. Miller and a devoted Daddy to Adam C.P. Thsudy and Skye Riley...
Norma M. Kaye
Jan 3, 2020
Norma M. Kaye of Manheim, died peacefully, Friday, January 3, 2019 at Pleasant View Retirement Community, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Charles S. Kaye who died in 2004. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Norman F. and Ella Mae (Buchter) Myers. Norma was a sales representative for 41 years for...
Elizabeth (Haigh) "Betty" Horace
Jan 2, 2020
Elizabeth (Haigh) “Betty” Horace, 91, of Manheim went peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at UMPC Lititz. Born on July 24, 1928 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late George M. and Elizabeth (Hewitt) Haigh. Betty was the youngest child in her family. In her early years she...
Jay B. Miller
Jan 1, 2020
Jay B. Miller, 92, of Lititz, went home to be with His Lord and Savior, on January 1, 2020 at UPMC Hospital in Lititz. Born in Lititz, he was the son of late Harvey and Emma Buckwalter Miller. He was the husband of the late Reba Longenecker Miller and they celebrated 67 years of marriage prior to her passing in...
Jolene A. Deets
Dec 30, 2019
Jolene Ann Biacchi Deets, 70, of Manheim passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019. Born in Berwick, PA on July 16, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Viola Biacchi. She graduated from Berwick Area Senior High School with the Class of 1967. Jolene then graduated from Empire Beauty School, earning her beautician license. She worked for...
William S. "Bill" Varner Jr.
Dec 28, 2019
William S. “Bill” Varner Jr., 67, of Manheim passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lewistown, he was the son of William S. Sr. and Velma Miller Varner of McAlisterville. Bill was the loving husband of Fay M. Bartsch Varner and they celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary in June. He worked as a...
Philip J. Davidson
Dec 28, 2019
Philip J. Davidson, 73, of Lititz, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John E. and Mabel Hevener Davidson. Phil was the loving husband of Catharine M. “Cathy” Roberts Davidson and they observed their 54th wedding anniversary in August of this year. He was...
Douglas E. "FOP" Andrew
Dec 27, 2019
Douglas E. “FOP” Andrew, 65, of Ephrata, died on Friday, December 27, 2019 at his residence. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Donald E. and Pearl Winters Andrew. A veteran, Douglas proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He was employed by Dart Container Corporation where he worked in the Maintenance department. Douglas enjoyed fishing,...
Harriett K. Shuman
Dec 25, 2019
Harriett K. Shuman, 66, of Lititz, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, died peacefully at home with her family near on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. She fought Alzheimer’s in her own way to the end. Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late, Constantine J. and Bessie Sarantopoulos Kermes. Harriett was the loving wife of Carl K. Shuman,...
Marjorie B. Wenger
Dec 24, 2019
Marjorie B. Wenger, 92, of Lititz, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at the Brethren Village Retirement Community. Born in Delano, CA, she was the daughter of the late Cecil J. and Jeanette King Brower. She was the loving wife of the late Reverend Richard C. Wenger who died in December of 2015. Marjorie was a faithful and active...
LeRoy U. "Hen" Erwin
Dec 22, 2019
LeRoy U. “Hen” Erwin, 92, of Manheim, died on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Pleasant View Retirement Community. Born in Hopeland, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Mamie Ulrich Erwin. Hen was the loving husband of Anna Flick Hershey Erwin who died in 2013; his first wife was the late Rita Deotte Erwin who died in 1991....
Paul M. Weaver
Dec 21, 2019
Paul M. Weaver, 85, formerly of Manheim passed away unexpectedly at Landis Homes on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Born in Leola, he was the son of the late Aaron G. and Lydia Martin Weaver. He was the loving husband of the late Velma Bomberger Weaver who died in 2007. Retired in 1999, Paul was a rural mail carrier for the...
Donald R. "Don" Brown
Dec 18, 2019
Donald R. Brown, 79, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Richard L. and Anna Bauers Brown. Don proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. For many years Don worked in automobile sales; in his early years he worked as a teaching golf...
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Aaron S. Abbott, Supervisor
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Theodore J. Beck, Supervisor
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