Obituaries

Lorrain J. Roberts, 90, from Lancaster passed away July 20, 2021 in Lancaster General Hospital. She is predeceased by her loving husband Ronald R. Roberts, Sr with whom she dated since she was just 14 years old and subsequently shared 62 years of marriage.Lorrain was born one of 7 children to the late Joseph and Hannah Flannery.She leaves behind to...

Mary JANE Gehman’s prayer to move on from this life to the next was answered on July 21, 2021 at Pleasant View Communities in Manheim where she had resided for the last year.Jane was delivered by her father at home on Caroline Street in Lancaster, because the doctor couldn’t be reached that 4thof July in 1927.  She grew up there...

Robert Houser Sterling Ward, 77, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born and lived his entire life in Lancaster, PA. He was the son of the late Robert Howard Sterling Ward and Gladys Susanna (Houser) Ward.Known as Bob by his friends, he attended Lampeter-Strasburg School District where he played baseball and basketball and was...

Susan Carol Wittmaier April 3, 1950-July 18, 2021Susan Carol Wittmaier, 71, died unexpectedly but peacefully Sunday, July 18.  Coping with orthopedic and infection problems for 19 years finally overwhelmed her zest for life, gentle nature and abundant warmth.  Acceptance radiated from her.  She had a mind of her own and was no pushover, but her father often told her that...

Joyce N. Becker, 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed peacefully into eternal rest at Moravian Manor Lititz, PA, on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 after a brief illness.Born in Buffalo, New York, on December 25, 1931, she was the daughter of the late John William and Esther Carpenter Noeltner. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 66 years,...

Felicia Monteforte passed away on Saturday, July 10th 2021. She was born in Mineola, New York on December 4th 1949. Her life’s passion was her family as she emulated to be like her grandmother, Felicia Fuschino, who was selfless and gentle.She was a dedicated employee at American Greetings in which she worked over 30 years. Felicia was an avid QVC...

Tracy Raye Eller, 61, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Conestoga View Nursing Home on Saturday, July 10th, 2021. Tracy was the daughter of the late Walter C Taylor and Sara Raye Gaul Taylor. Tracy was the loving wife of Merle C Eller with whom she shared 41 years of marriage.Tracy is also survived by one sister and two brothers,...

Joan L. Schuck, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021.  She was the loving wife of the late Thomas W. Schuck who preceded her in death in 2020.  Prior to his passing, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.Born in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Grace (Killinger) Shultz.Joan spent her professional career...

Gilbert D. Benson completed his journey to the waiting arms of his precious loving Lord on July 6, 2021.Born in Flint, MI, son of the late Clyde and Alma (Gilbert) Benson, he was the loving husband of Jean Ann (Girardot) Benson for almost 65 years and the loving father of three children, Darin Benson, Lancaster; Timothy, husband of Lori (Hepburn)...

Larry C. Pentz of Lancaster, PA passed away on July 4, 2021. He was the loving husband of Cheryl (Barley) Pentz. Together they shared 40 years of marriage.Larry was born on May 2, 1955 in Clearfield, PA to Elmo and Evelyn (Audry) Pentz.After graduating from Clearfiled High School he attended Millersville University. He worked as a plant supervisor and manager...

Esther Mae Koser, 92, of E. Petersburg died peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Hospice in Mount Joy.She was the widow of Carl R. Koser, who died in 1988 and the daughter of Elmer R. Groff and Ella Nora Burkhart Groff.A lifelong resident of Lancaster County, Esther found joy in family, cooking, sewing and travel.She is survived by four...

Deborah Elaine Herr passed away peacefully on Monday July 5, 2021.  Debbie was 71 years old.  Born in Portland, Maine, she grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and remained a resident the rest of her life.  Debbie was the only child of Benjamin J Newfeld and Dorothy Davis Newfeld also of LancasterDebbie graduated from Millersville University with a BS in Education...

Joan E. Masten, CV EducatorThe family of Joan E. Masten shares the sad news of her sudden passing on July 1, 2021, in her home at Woodcrest Villa.Born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, on February 20, 1929, Mary Joan Edinger Masten was the only child of the late Leland Goodlander Edinger and Clarissa Mae Logan Edinger. She was the wife of the...

Gerald M. Kiger, age 86 of Willow Street PA passed away June 27, 2021 at Lakeside at Willow Valley.  Mr. Kiger was born in Wheeling WV, son of Charles E. and Pauline Cole Kiger.He was a graduate of Penn State and was a college professor and educator lastly being employed at Eastern York High School where he taught science and...

Julia Allinger Levis, died June 23rd at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Ridgway PA to Martha (Zurcher) and Leo Allinger, she was predeceased by her husband Calvin Levis in 2018. Julia was a graduate of Waynesburg College and Temple University and retired from the faculty of Penn Manor High School where she taught Latin and English.She is survived by a...

Beatrice June Collins (June), 97, of Lancaster, PA passed away on June 14, 2021 in her home at Willow Valley Retirement Community.  June was born in Lancaster, PA and a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School.  She was the daughter of H. Frank and Pearl M. Prange (deceased) of Lancaster, PA. June is survived by daughters Jill Finan of NV...

Robert J. Long, 71, passed away on June 17, 2021. He was the loving husband of Dorothy (Waltman) Long. Born on January 23, 1950 in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late John and Mercedes Schonvisky.Robert is survived by his sons Robert Jr. and Troy, his daughter Lisa Lefever, grandchildren Derreck, Josh and John. He is predeceased by...

Raymond E. Wolf, 87, a beloved husband, father, uncle and friend, died June 20 at Homestead Village after a brief illness.Born in Lancaster, where he was a lifetime resident, he was a son of the late Raymond F. and Ethel E. (Shelley) Wolf.Ray was married to his high school sweetheart, Paula Snyder Wolf, for more than six decades until her...

Barry Williams, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on June 17, 2021 at home after a long illness with his daughter by his side.Born in Scranton, PA, he was son of the late Lester D. and Margaret Phillips Williams of Scranton. He was the husband of the late Ruth W. Williams. He was preceded in death by his brother, A. Kent...

Carl E. Hepler, 94, formerly of Providence Place in Lancaster, PA passed away on the evening of June 17, 2021 at Friends Linden Hall Nursing Home in Kennett Square, PA.  He was the loving husband of the late Pauline C. Hepler from 1951 until her death in 2006 and is also survived by his loving partner for the past eight...