Obituaries

Joyce Carol Rowe Cutting, 82 years young, crossed over from death into eternal life on October 28, 2021 after suffering  for 2 months with Pancreatic Cancer. She was tenderly cared for in her last weeks by the amazing staff at Hospice and Community Care in Mt Joy, PA. Prior to her admission there she received excellent care by the outpatient...

Martin A Marcus, Jr.of Wilmington, DE, age 95, passed away October 20, 2021. Mr. Marcus was born in Philadelphia, PA, graduated from Northeast High School, and served in the 13thArmy Air Corp during WWII. Mr. Marcus flew 44 combat missions as a tail-gunner in a B-24 bomber. He also served four years in the US Naval Reserve at Willow Grove,...

Nancy H. LorentsonNancy H. Lorentson, age 85, passed away peacefully at Mt. Hope Retirement Community on October 18, 2021.  Born in Christiana, she was the daughter of the late William B. Axe and Dorothy E. (Wright) Axe.  She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, William C. Axe, Herbert Axe and Robert Axe.She is survived by her husband Dennis Lorentson,...

Helen H. Weller passed away peacefully at Homestead Village Lancaster, PA where she was lovingly cared for by the nurses and supportive of the Apostles Center. She was born Hella Henny Ottilie Renken on May 16, 1933 in Bremerhaven, Germany to the late Georg and Ottilie Renken. She was the wife of Ronald M. Weller, also of Homestead Village Lancaster,...

Yingst, Ruth Moore, 95, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2021 in The Glen at Willow Valley Communities. She was born January 9, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph and Ella Moore. She grew up in the Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia and graduated from Germantown High School. Ruth attended Grove City College in Grove City, PA...

Lancaster native George W. Glick, Jr., 91, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Southeastern Veterans Center, Spring City, Pennsylvania.  Born December 2, 1929, in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George W. Glick, Sr. and Celia (Thompson) Glick.  Before taking up residency at the Southeastern Center, he resided in York with cousin Gladys Achenbach and her husband,...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Gabriel Whyee Salapeh on October 11, 2021. He was the son of the late Willie and Changgie (Lawah) Salapeh. Born on January 4th, 1946 in Zekepa, Nimba County, Liberia, West Africa, he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1973. Gabriel attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota, where he met his wife,...

Ollie Calloway Jones, 79, passed away after a long-term illness on Monday, October 11, 2021. Born and raised in Gadsden, AL; Ollie was the daughter of the late William Calloway and Ruby (Howard) Calloway. She was preceded in death by her husband Willie “Clyde” Claude Jones and her brothers Garfield Calloway and Willie James Calloway.In 1959, Ollie graduated from Carver...

Joseph A. Clerico, 65, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at a place he loved and enjoyed, the Pocono’s Plateau Church Retreat. He was born in Lancaster, PA and was the son of Vincent A. and Edna B. (Jackson) Clerico, and was the husband of 41 years to Deborah L. Clerico. He is survived by a sister, Mary Josephine...

Charles E. DeBruin, also known as Chuck or Charlie, 80, of Lancaster went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 9 after a long struggle with Lewy body dementia. Born in Pella, Iowa to Arnold and Bernice DeBruin he attended Pella High School. After graduating Charlie went to Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a member...

Milagros V. Smith, 77, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on Friday October 8th, 2021.Born in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz, Spain, she was the daughter of Carmen Gutierrez Serrano and Domingo Vaca Ribau.She was a life-time member of the Riverside Camping Association and a member of VFW Post 1690 Ladies Auxiliary.She enjoyed raffles, playing lottery tickets, and her...

Paul Roebuck Grosh MD, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at Magnolias of Lancaster on October 5 after a nearly decade long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He and his devoted wife, Carol Ann (Picketts) Grosh, had recently reached their 56th wedding anniversary.Paul was born on December 27, 1937 at Lancaster General Hospital to Dr. and Mrs. Joseph W....

Ronald E. Baker, 85, of Leola, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at his home.  Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late George S. and Ida M. (Eisenberger) Baker.After graduating from high school, Ronald spent time as a bartender; finishing his working career as an accounts receivables manager at The Eden Resort.In his spare time,...

Paul E. Steffy, 73 passed away peacefully on September 23, 2021.  He was the loving husband of Judith A. (Moyer) Steffy.Born in Lancaster, PA., he was the son of the late Paul W. and Sara (Ritter) Steffy.After graduating from high school, Paul spent much of his career between Calder Manufacturing and Redner’s Warehouse Markets.In his spare time, he enjoyed attending...

Janet L. Kametz, 91, of Conestoga, passed away on September 27, 2021 at St. Anne’s Retirement Community.Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Elvin and Etta (Hart) Erb. She was the loving wife of Harry Kametz until his passing in 1988.Janet worked in various quarries and had lots of stories to tell. An avid reader, she also...

Patrick K. Sullivan, 72, of Lancaster PA, passed away at home, with his loving family by his side, on September 24, 2021.  Born in Binghamton, NY, Patrick was the son of Leo J. and Mary (Kelly) Sullivan.  He was predeceased by his sister, Joan Leith.Pat was happiest when surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren.  The whole family took yearly...

Mark F. Veser passed away on September 22, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was 64 years old. He was the son of John and Trudy Veser who predeceased him.He began his life in that same hospital and was a lifelong resident of Lancaster County. Mark spent his early years growing up in the country near Smoketown, Pa and was...

Anne Milliken Brown, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Bel Air, Maryland, loved her family, faith, and friends. Anne passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the age of 84.   She lived an exceptional life, blessed with a loving husband, 4 sons, 9 grandchildren, extended family, and many devoted and life-long friends. Anne loved to quilt, knit, and find...

Doris Marie DiEugenio at age 83 years old passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Ephrata, PA on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.She was the loving wife of the late Maurice M. DiEugenio Sr. who died in 2007.She was born in Churchtown, PA on August 31,1938 to Walter R. Dukeman and Beatrice I (Barr) Dukeman Erline. She Graduated from McCaskey...

It is both with deep sorrow and great joy to share with you the news of the home going of our dear mother Gladys “Betsy Ross” Rittenhouse on September 18, 2021.For Betsy’s family it is an inestimable loss-already we miss her beyond words. But for Betsy, it’s “Glory!” And finally-after a lifetime of serving her Lord-Betsy is experiencing the sheer...