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Obituaries

Obituaries

Olive Mildred Rinier

Olive Mildred Rinier

Nov 29, 2024

O. Mildred Rinier “Millie”, 97, passed away November 29, 2024 at Brethren Village. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Millie and Guy Stambaugh, Sr.

She retired from RCA in 1987 after 26 years. Millie was very passionate for all animals, especially her beloved dogs and cats, who she cared for over the years and took them in....

Harry E. Hiltz

Harry E. Hiltz

Nov 25, 2024

Harry E. Hiltz, 91, went home to his Lord and Savior on November 25, 2024 surrounded with love. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Lily A. (Huber) Hiltz. He was the loving husband of the late Janice Mary Singleton Hiltz for 67 years before her death in September, 2022.

A graduate of J.P McCaskey...

Barbara Lynne Schreiber

Barbara Lynne Schreiber

Nov 21, 2024

Barbara Lynne Schreiber, a teacher, nature lover and long-distance cyclist, died on November 21, 2024, after a year-long battle with a malignant brain tumor. She was 72.

Barb’s athleticism and positive attitude helped her fight the disease. Her family and many friends watched her strength and courage with admiration and supported her through her last days. 

Barb was the daughter of the...

Domingo Rodriguez Rivera

Domingo Rodriguez Rivera

Nov 20, 2024

Domingo Rodriguez-Rivera, 80, of Middletown, PA, passed away on November 20, 2024 at Hershey Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Rosa Rodriguez Silva. 

Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Bernardo and Juana (Pagan) Rodriguez.

In his spare time, Domingo enjoyed anything music related especially playing the guitar. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his...

Doris M Trimble

Doris M Trimble

Nov 19, 2024

Doris Trimble, affectionately known as "Grammy," passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, at the age of 91. A resident of Trillium Place in Lancaster, PA, Doris gained her wings surrounded by the love of family and friends.

 Born in Fulton Township, Lancaster County, Doris was the daughter of Emmett Altland and Edith Jenkins Altland. She was married for 52 beautiful...

Kelly Ann Kile

Kelly Ann Kile

Nov 18, 2024

Kelly Ann Kile, 33, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on November 18, 2024. Born in Atlanta, GA, Kelly was the daughter of Karen McCafferty and Mark Robinson.

She graduated from Avon Grove High School in West Grove, PA in 2009. After high school, Kelly attended Penn State University’s Mont Alto Campus where she achieved an associate of...

Frances Votey Tracy

Frances Votey Tracy

Nov 16, 2024

Frances Votey Tracy of Willow Street, PA, at the age of 101, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on November 16, 2024. Fran was born in Washington, DC on September 10, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Jonathan Edward Woodbridge Tracy & Edwina Votey Tracy. Her two older siblings, Anna-Gray and Jonathan Edwards also predeceased her. 

Shortly after...

Fred Milton Lowell

Fred Milton Lowell

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...

Wilma Webb

Wilma Webb

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...

Douglas R. Shaab

Douglas R. Shaab

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...

Irene C. Reno

Irene C. Reno

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...

Elinor Mae Forrest

Elinor Mae Forrest

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...

Barbara Ann Davidson

Barbara Ann Davidson

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...

Kimberly Michelle Day-Miller

Kimberly Michelle Day-Miller

Nov 8, 2024

Kimberly "Kim" Michelle Day-Miller, 41, of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 8, 2024. Kim was born on May 25, 1983 to Derry Day and Juanita Devine. In 2020, Kim met Brian Miller, and they wed in June of 2024. Kim and Brian have 4 children in their blended family, Jennifer Day, Gabby Morgan, Collin Zeller, and Leon Miller.

Kim...

Gabriella “Gabby” Nicole Morgan

Gabriella “Gabby” Nicole Morgan

Nov 8, 2024

Gabriella "Gabby" Nicole Morgan, 19, of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 8, 2024. Gabby was born on February 15, 2005 to Ryan Morgan and Kimberly Day-Miller.

Gabby was predeceased by her mother Kim Miller-Day. She is survived by her father Ryan Morgan, stepfather Brian Miller, stepmother Bekka Skinner, siblings Jennifer, Collin, Leon, Kaiden and Thomas, and numerous other loved...

Joan Marie Moreau

Joan Marie Moreau

Nov 8, 2024

Joan Marie (Trone) Moreau died peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024. She resided in Lancaster, Pennsylvania at Willow Valley Communities over the last nineteen years. She is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two years, George Thomas Moreau. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Jennie Margaret (Dubs) Trone and Richard Grove Trone; her sisters Gladys Trone,...

Peter Read

Peter Read

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.

Louise Carpenter Williams

Louise Carpenter Williams

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....

Kathleen A. Neff

Kathleen A. Neff

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...

Gilbert L. Knouff

Gilbert L. Knouff

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...

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