Obituaries

Nov 20, 2024

Nov 15, 2024

Fred Milton Lowell lived with a smile that offered warmth and welcome to all those he met. He died peacefully with his daughters with him on November 15, 2024 in Willow Street, PA.

He was known for his insatiable interest in the natural world, as well as the people he encountered in it, be they employees at the hardware stores he...

Nov 14, 2024

Wilma Webb, 97, of Abington Manor, Nicholson, Pa, and formerly of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, passed away November 14, 2024. She was born in Dupont, Pa, daughter of the late Arch and Mae Lidy VanLuvender. Wilma was predeceased by her husband, Thomas W. Webb, Sr, her children; Linda Petts, Thomas W. Jr., the Rev. Wilma Robinson, and Terri & Tommy...

Nov 12, 2024

Douglas R. Shaab, 85 of Lancaster, PA passed away on November 12, 2024 at Penn medicine Lancaster General Health He was the husband of Mary Lou (Murray) Shaab to whom he had been married for 65 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Albert and Helen (Murray) Shaab. 

He was a 1956 graduate of J. P. McCaskey...

Nov 12, 2024

Irene Claire Reno, born on October 21, 1929, in Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully. She was the beloved daughter of Thomas and Beryl Thomas, and sister to Beryl Golock and June Bergman.

Irene married John S. Reno, Jr. on November 22, 1950, and together they had three sons: Wayne J. Reno of Pittsburgh, PA (married to Susan), Thomas D. Reno of...

Nov 10, 2024

Elinor Mae Forrest, 86, of Lancaster, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 10, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Richard “Dick” E. Forrest to whom she was married to for 63 years.

Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lester M and Verdna M...

Nov 9, 2024

Barbara Ann (Bare) Davidson, 95 of Lancaster, PA passed away on November 9th, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Jim and her parents, Frank and Anna Bare.

Her greatest passion was the love she had for her family including her 3 children, LuAnn, wife of Steve Strickler; Sue, wife of Dave...

Nov 8, 2024

Peter Read, age 23, an artist, cook, friend, co-worker, brother and son. He was taken from us unexpectedly on November 8, 2024, leaving behind an unfillable void. 

Private burial at Willow Street Mennonite Cemetery. 

Memorial services planned for 3 pm, Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Mt. Hope Episcopal Church, 2425 Mountain Road, Manheim PA.

Reception to follow.

Nov 6, 2024

Louise C. Williams, 83, passed peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 6, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Rowe and Eleanor Anna Carpenter. Following her father’s passing in 1943, she was raised by her stepfather, Edwin Bender, Jr whom she called Dad....

Nov 5, 2024

Kathleen A. Neff, 74, of Selinsgrove, passed away on November 5, 2024. Born in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late David and Beverly (Carr) Neff.

She spent much of her life residing at Selinsgrove Center. She enjoyed playing “basketball” with her caretaker and loved all things food related. She had an infectious personality and made those around her...

Nov 4, 2024

Gilbert L. Knouff, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on November 4, 2024 at St. Anne’s Retirement Community. He was the loving husband of the late Helen K. Knouff who preceded him in death in 2023. They were married for 70 years.

Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late George J. and Edith Marie (Hemming) Knouff. 

After graduating from...

Nov 2, 2024

Robert Allen Carey, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at LGH. He was the son of the late Francis and Mary Jane (Butt) Carey. He was a brother to James, Nancy, Kathleen and Joan Carey; also having five nephews and three nieces. 

Husband to Patricia Joan Louise (Montgomery) Carey; father to son, Jason and step-father to Jennifer Gant and Jonathan...

Oct 29, 2024

Helen Grace (Moore) Hacker passed away peacefully at Trillium Place in Lancaster on October 29,2024 a quiet ending to a 97-year story that exemplified faith, kindness, and appreciation for family, friends, and caregivers.

Helen was the daughter of James Warren Moore and Elsie (Diem) Moore. She was born on February 6,1927 in Salisbury Township and grew up on a farm in...

Oct 27, 2024

Daniel G. Fickes, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on October 27, 2024 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. He was the loving husband of Berenice (Spangler) Fickes. Daniel graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School and F&M College. After graduating from college, he entered the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Kitzingen am Main, Germany. Daniel’s wife joined him for...

Oct 26, 2024

Lois W Nolt was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on October 26, 2024. Born in 1929 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Edmund L and Rosanna V (Gerz) Davis. She graduated from McCaskey High School, Class of 1947.

Lois was married to the love of her life, the late Donald E Nolt, for nearly 68 years. Lois...

Oct 26, 2024

Beth Ann (Sutherland) Terry, 83, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024. Born in Ohio, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, David Terry, her parents, Mr. & Mrs. James Sutherland, her brother, James Sutherland (married to Aprilly Frederick) and her brother-in-law, Thomas Merlino. 

Beth is survived by her sister, Nancie Merlino, son Stephen (married to Wendy...

Oct 25, 2024

Laurence Kent Strickler, 88, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on October 25, 2024 with his family by his side. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James Laurence Strickler and Annemarie Heinemann Strickler. He was the husband of Rosemary Stolfa Coverly with whom he celebrated 22 happy years of marriage.

He is survived by two daughters Elizabeth “Betsy”...

Oct 24, 2024

Kraig A. Walker, 76, of Washington Boro, passed away peacefully in his home with his loving wife of 51 years, RoseMary (Titus) Walker, by his side on October 24, 2024. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Ashley Walker (Charles Kornegay) of Wilmington, NC; Ryan Walker (Alissa Parker-Walker) of Portland, Maine; and Allison Walker (Michael Roeltgen)...

Oct 22, 2024

Dr. William S. Martens (Bill), II, age 76, of Lancaster, traded his earthly home for his heavenly one on Tuesday, October 22,2024. Bill dedicated his life to the field of medicine and to the well-being of his family. 

Bill was born on June 8, 1948, in New Haven, Connecticut. He was the second child of the late Alice Anderson Cocks Martens...

Oct 21, 2024

Jacqueline Hamady Binkley, 94 of Lancaster, PA. passed away on Monday October, 21st at Legends of Lititz. She was the daughter of George and Pearl Hamady (McClain). Jacqueline (Jackie) was the devoted wife of Abram E. Binkley for 74 years and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

 Jacqueline spent much of her life in the service of others. She was a...