Obituaries

Carol Ann Rivers, 73, of Lancaster, PA, died Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Lancaster Regional Medical Center.She was the wife of the late Wilbur “Bill” G. Rivers who died in 2007.  Born in Hartford, CT she was the daughter of the late George W. and Grace Kelly Engel.Carol was employed for many years by Danaher Tools.Surviving is a former son...

Howard R. McCabe, 78, of Willow Valley Communities, died on December 31, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Ellen (Wilson) McCabe.Born on April 27, 1938 in Bridgeville, DE., he was the son of the late Russell I. and Beatrice (Tyler) McCabe.Howard earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Delaware. ...

Donna Cunningham Hedrick, age 59, began her heavenly journey December 25, 2016.  Donna was born in Wareham,, MA on April 29, 1957, raised by her late father Donald Whittier Cunningham and mother, Marie Hayner, age 95.Donna lived her life selflessly.  She was always giving of herself to family and friends.  A rock, a vessel of courage, mentor of knowledge and...

Lenore C. Speese, age 67, of Landisville, PA passed away on December 30, 2016 at Hospice and Community Care in Mt. Joy  after an extended illness.Lenore was born in Lancaster to the late Forry and Elsie Louise Coleman Getz. She had been employed in food services at the Mennonite Home.  She was a member of the Landisville Mennonite Church and...

Barbara Ann Manotti, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on January 1, 2017 at her home. Born in Lancaster, PA., she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Mildred (Gibble) Rineer.She spent much of her career as a CNA a Conestoga View where she worked for over 30 years. She was a graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School.Barbara...

Robert C. Harnish, 71, of Willow Street, passed away on January 2, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care.  He was the loving husband of the late Linda (Wakefield) Harnish who preceded him in death.Born in Lancaster, PA., he was the son of the late Mearl Harnish, Sr. and Ida (Gainer) Harnish.In his spare time, Robert enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, boating...

James J. Sheely, 87, a resident of Cornwall Manor in Lebanon County and formerly of Lancaster, died on Friday, December 30, 2016 of complications related to Parkinson’s Disease and pneumonia at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon.  He and his wife, Janet K. Sheely would have been married for 68 years on January 30.Jim was born in Lancaster to the...

Henry R. Hess of Willow Street, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at age 96 on December 30, 2016 at Quarryville Presbyterian Home.Hen is survived by his wife of over 71 years, Claire (Campbell) Hess; 3 children, Jeanne (Jack Hoffard,) Gregory (Joan) and Michael (Mary), 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  Hen was preceded in death by his parents, Howard...

Ralph S. Smith, of Lancaster, PA, age 67, passed away Wednesday December 28, 2016 at 9:58am at the Lancaster Regional Hospital while fighting a lengthy illness.  He is survived by a wife Patti M. (Allison) Smith, and two sons Scott C. Smith and Joshua D. Smith, and a daughter Cherie A. (Smith) Stauffer.Ralph worked the majority of his life in...

Alfred S. Willard, III, loving son, brother and uncle, born September 5, 1948, passed away at age 68 on December 28, 2016 at Hospice and Community Care in Mt. Joy, PA.  He can now walk, run, jump and speak without any disabilities.Al is lovingly remembered for his good humor, booming laugh, iron clad memory of birth dates, and his love...

June Gail Louise Kendig (Helm) passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus with her family by her side, on December 25, 2016.She was the daughter of Janet M. Helm (Waltman) and the late Newton G. Helm.  June was married to Kam P. Kendig for 34 years and was a 1977 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School.  June was devoted...

John David “J.D.” Brubaker, 95, a resident of Keystone Villa, Ephrata, died on Saturday, December 24, 2016.He was the husband of the late Anna Mary Lefever Brubaker who died in 2004.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John S. and Mary Kreider Brubaker.J.D. was a farmer who later in life worked for Dekalb Seed Co. for...

Jennie C. Baker, 107, died on December 16, 2016 at Luther Acres, Lititz, PA where she had lived since 2000.Born in Marietta, PA on September 23, 1909, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Clara M. (Kugle) Seaman.She was married to the late Charles F. Baker for 60 years until his passing on October 13, 1991.She was...

Gertrude “Trudy” Lorgus Veser, 88, a resident of The Long Community at Highland, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.She was married 54 years to John Robert Veser who died in 2003.  Born in West Chester, PA she was the daughter of the late Rudolf G. and Helen H. Oster Lorgus, who...

John F. Wiggins, Jr., 67, of Lancaster, PA died, Thursday, December 22, 2016 at ManorCare of Lancaster.Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late John F. Sr. and Jane Houck Wiggins.  He was the husband of Linda Wimer Wiggins of Lancaster. John retired from Armstrong World Industries as an engineer. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.Surviving...

Terry L. Myers, 53, of Lancaster passed away at home on Sunday December 18 surrounded by his wife and sons. He was born November 30, 1963 in Lewistown, PA to Margaret and the late Ira Myers.  Married to Ann (Searer) Myers for 30 years, they have 2 sons, Andrew and Matthew.  Terry was active at First United Methodist Church (Lancaster). ...

Robert Skiles Wettig, 93 of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community where he lived for the past 3 years.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Walter and Margaret (Hauck) Wettig.  He was married to the late Verna Yuninger and more recently, June Rineer.Robert honorably served in the U.S. Army in...

Clyde R. Gamber, Sr., 101, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016 at the Mennonite Home.  He was the loving husband of the late Dorothea S. Gamber who preceded him in death in 2006.  Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Gabriel and Laura (Sensenick) Gamber.He received an undergraduate degree from what is now...

Charles Robert Peters, 79, a devoted, husband, father and grandfather, of Lancaster, died Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy.He was married 59 years to Joyce Kay Welk Peters.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Dorothy Steffy Peters.Charles had retired from ACME Markets following 30 years of employment. ...

Patricia (McKinney) Buckwalter, 75 years old of Gretna Springs, PA passed away December 8, 2016 at Hospice and Community Care Center, Mt. Joy, PA.Mrs. Buckwalter was born in Lititz on September 12, 1941 to the late Harry and Dorothy (Landis) McKinney.  She graduated from Garden Spot High School in 1959.  She was an executive secretary at Watt and Shand and...