Obituaries

Sarah F. (Sally) Williams, 89, a resident of Oak Leaf Manor North, Landisville, formerly of East Petersburg, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2021. She was the widow of Jacob H. Williams who passed away in 1983.She was born on January 18, 1932, in East Petersburg to Floyd S. and Mildred Brunner Zerphy.She was a lifelong resident of East Petersburg...

Joyce Ellerie Fink passed away peacefully at her Lancaster home on August 12, 2021, after a brief battle with Leukemia. She was surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born in York Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ellerie Haller. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Fink, with whom she celebrated 62 years of marriage...

GREGORY HONAMAN RUTTERJanuary 9, 1951 – August 13, 2021Gregory Honaman Rutter, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on the evening of Friday, August 13th, 2021.Greg was born in Hartford, CT to George E. Rutter and the late Nancy Honaman. He was the proud father of Bradford and Gregory II. He is survived by his father George and stepmother Barbara; his sons;...

Mrs. Kazuko Tochigi Uyeda of Lancaster Pennsylvania recently residing in West Newton Massachusetts passed away peacefully of natural causes on August 6, 2021 in the presence of her family.Born in Honolulu Hawaii on September 6, 1922, Kazuko moved to Japan when she was 12 years old and resided there until meeting her future husband, the late Yoneichi “Bill” Uyeda, while...

Kathy L. Benner, 65, of Leola died suddenly on Monday, August 9, 2021, at Ephrata Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.She was the wife of Glenn R. Benner, Leola, and the daughter of the late Carl R. Koser and Esther (Groff) Koser.Kathy was a lifelong resident of Lancaster County, graduating from Conestoga Valley H.S. and attending Franklin and Marshall...

William Thomas Jarrett(Bill Jarrett)Bill Jarrett, 93, a resident of Willow Valley Lakes Retirement Community was called home to his eternal resting place with his Lord and Savior, Jesus on Saturday, August 7, 2021.  He joins his beloved wife of 57 years, Jan (Wilma Janette Amstutz Jarrett) who preceded him in 2012.Bill was born in Raleigh, NC on September 28, 1927...

Gabriel Esteban Nuñez, 34 years old, lived in Mountville PA, passed away on Friday August 6, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the devoted father of two beautiful girls, Sophia and Aracely, whom he had with Leslie Nuñez.Gabriel was an amazing son to Esteban Nuñez and Ana Brito. He was an incredible big brother and friend to Ariel Nuñez,...

Harold W. Buch, Jr. passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Hospice & Community Care. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harold and Gertrude Buch and was the husband of 50 years to Jean (Fox) Buch.A graduate of Manheim Township High School and Williamsport Technical Institute, he then served his country by joining the U.S....

Matthew L. Branstetter, 52, of Lancaster, passed away on August 4, 2021.  Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Mark D. Branstetter and Fredonna (Holcomb) Branstetter.After graduating from Manheim Township High School, Matt attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Millersville University.  He worked for several years at Dick’s Sporting Goods before spending most of his career as...

Anna Jane Herr, 103, of Pleasant View in Manheim, PA, died on Thursday, July 29th,2021 after a brief illness.Born in Creswell, Manor Township in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank H. Herr and Minnie (Brenner) Herr.She had two sisters and a brother; Catharine Alice Herr, Ruth Margaret Herr, and Robert B. Herr who preceded her in...

On December 22, 1938 Goldie Marie Yorke was born to Robert and Elsie Benson in Lancaster, PA.  She transitioned to eternal rest on August 1, 2021.  She was the oldest of her siblings, Fayetta Boyer, Robert “Bud” Benson (deceased) and Barbara Williams Brown (deceased).  Goldie was affectionately known as “Snookie” to her family and friends.Goldie attended McCaskey High School in...

Charles H. Concklin, age 92 of Willow Valley Communities passed away July 23, 2021 at the Glen at Willow Valley. Mr. Concklin was born in Rutherford NJ ,  son of the late C. Ellsworth and Agnes Blakiston Concklin. He was a 1950 graduate of Bucknell and a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.  He served in the military during the Korean...

Richard C. Rinier, 93, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at LGH. He was the son of the late Amos and Marie (Bernhardt) Rinier. Married in 1946 to O. Mildred (Stambaugh) Rinier, they would have celebrated their 75thwedding anniversary on November 15.He worked for Hubley for 20 years, retired from Exide after 25 years, then went...

Sandra E. Wesch, 69, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. A Memorial Service to honor her life will be held at 141 E. Orange Street, Lancaster, PA on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Family are requesting only people who have been vaccinated attend the service.

Walter R. Mull, 99, passed away on July 24, 2021 at the Glen at Willow Valley. Mr. Mull was predeceased by his wife M. Jane Esbenshade Mull on December 23, 2020.Born in Lancaster, March 8, 1922 son of the late Levi and Ruth Kochel Mull. He retired as a Right of Way Agent for PP&L. He was a Past Master...

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...

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...

Thomas Charles Hemler (better known as FUZZ by his lifelong friends), 58, passed away on July 20, 2021 after a courageous battle against cancer.A Lancaster resident most of life, Tom was born on February 9, 1963 to Marcia A. Hemler (Milley) and the late Joseph K. Hemler.He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Tami Hemler (Weaver), sister Kimberly...

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...