Obituaries

K. Arlene Wimer, 95, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at the Mennonite Home. She was the wife of Richard F. Wimer, who preceded her in death. Born in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Luther L. Keiffer and Mary Ellen (Shuler) Keiffer.She spent much of her career at the Pennsylvania State Sales Tax...

Robert James Sheaffer, age 28 of Lancaster, Pa lost his battle with addiction on Thursday February 4, 2021. He was the beloved son of Mark P. and Susan L. Sheaffer. Robert was a 2010 graduate from Manheim Township High School where he was a member of the football and wrestling teams. He also graduated from Temple University in 2014 with...

James A.Mentzer, Sr. 83, formerly ofNewville, PA passed away on February 6, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the loving husband of the late Doris AnnMentzer.Born in Mount Union, PA, he was the son of the late, Sheldon and Dorothy (Vaughn)Mentzer.He spent his career as an educator teaching middle school social studies.James and his late wife, Doris, were the...

Jane Marie Elizabeth Myers, 80, of Leola, PA passed away February 4, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Salisbury Mills, NY, she was the daughter of Stanley and Anna Kraiza and was married to Steven Myers for 34 years.A graduate of Washingtonville High School, Jane was also a member of St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church.Jane received so much...

Mary Jane Beale passed away peacefully on February 3rd 2021, at the family farm where she lived her entire life. She went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 78.Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late V. Ferry Rohrer and A. Miriam (Hollinger) Rohrer. She was preceded in death by her brother Paul...

John R. Miller, Sr., 80, of Lancaster, passed away on February 1, 2021 at Spang Crest, A Luthercare Community in Lebanon, PA. He was the loving husband of the late Suzanne Miller.Born in Lancaster PA, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Florence Isabel (Hilson) Miller.After graduating from High School, he proudly served in the US Army.He...

Lorraine Cunningham, 85, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on February 1 2021 from complications of Covid pneumonia . She was a Lancaster native born to Harry and Elsie Phillips. In July, 2016, she was predeceased by her husband of 61years, Ted Cunningham.Lorraine graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1953. She worked in the office of Lancaster Wholesale Groceries....

Sally Stauffer Bures, loving mother and caring friend who touched so many through her acts of tremendous generosity and kindness, died peacefully on Thursday, January 28th.Sally is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Leslie Bures, daughter Renee Bures, granddaughter Lily Bures, “Shared Holiday” daughter Niecy Houston, and sister Cynthia Griffith. She was predeceased by sisters Nancy Myer and...

Douglas Jorgen Madea, 72, of Lancaster PA went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday January 23, 2021. He died of natural causes in his home residence. He was the loving and faithful husband of Dr. Gretchen E. Madea with whom he co-pastored Crown of Life Fellowship in Mount Joy, PA. He was born in Teaneck,...

Compassionate, witty, determined and devoted are four words that describe Elizabeth Louetta “Betty Lou” Royer, or “Mema” as she was known to her family. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 95 on January 21, 2021 at Willow Valley Retirement Community where she resided since 2007. Betty, the daughter of Samuel Sloan Ferguson and Sara Work, was born...

Miss Barbara J. Herr, age 84 of Lancaster passed away January 24, 2021 at Conestoga View were she had been residing a short time. Miss  Herr was a 1954 Graduate of McCaskey High School and a 1958 Graduate of Millersville University. She retired from teaching kindergarten at Rheems Elementary School for 35 years.She was a life member of  First  United...

James D. Bryson, 67, of Lancaster, passed away on January 22, 2021 at his home. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late John S. and Ruth (Kendig) Bryson.Known to many as Jimmy, he graduated in 1971 from J.P. McCaskey High School. He was retired from R.R. Donnelley and Sons where he worked 39 years as a...

Ginger L. MacLaren went to be with our Lord & Savior on  Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.She is survived by three children, Eric, Shawn & Tasha MacLaren; three grandchildren, Cassidi, Mason & Lily; four brothers, Dave, Jeff, Ron (husband of Trish) & Gary Potts (husband of Nancy).  She is also survived by three sisters, Kathy, Debbie and Geri Lou.She was preceded...

Wayne Allen Coleman, age 58 of Lancaster passed away January 19, 2021 at his home.He was the son of Robert and Rachel Coleman and was born in Lancaster.He was a machinist for Vallorbs, enjoyed playing the guitar and doing home renovations.Surviving besides his mother is his daughter Kelly A. Signor, his brother Robert Jr. and his wife Joanne and his...

Dr. Paula M. Wilson, 60, of Manor Township passed away peacefully on Tues. Jan 19, after a brief illness. Daughter of Paul M. and E. Frances Jones, 1979 graduate of Hershey High School and 1983 graduate of Kutztown University, Paula’s life was devoted to education in all forms. She went on to earn her Master’s Degree from Millersville University and...

Paul D. Lenox Jr., 76, of Rochester, NY, passed away on January 15, 2021. He was the loving husband of Carol (Miller) Lenox who passed away in 1974, and he was the significant other of Suzanne Lynch for 33 years.Paul was born in Lancaster, PA to Paul and Anna Mary (Fry) Lenox.He graduated from Penn Manor High School in 1962.He...

David C. Royer, 90, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Landis Homes from natural causes. He was born in Ephrata, the son of the late Aldus and Mable Royer. He lived a long and satisfying life and will truly be missed by all his family. He packed a lot of living into his 90 years.Dave was a loving...

Frank J.Monteforte(1926 – 2021)Frank J.Montefortepassed away from natural causes on Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born on August 19th, 1926 inWestburyNew York to FeliciaFuschinoand CarmineMonteforte. He was married to the love of his life, Theresa for 73 years. Frank enjoyed spending time with son John fixing cars and spending quality time with his daughter Felicia and her dog Abbey....

Larry E. Neiss, 76, of Lancaster went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Conestoga View.He was the son of the late Elwood S. and Betty (Powell) Neiss.Larry obtained his GED from J.P. McCaskey High School and retired from Servomation.He was most happy attending Grace Community Church and helping where needed at the church.Larry was a...

Chester “Chet” L. Gontner passed away on January 16, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital at the age of 87. How befitting it was on this date many years ago that he directed the stage play, “The Night of January 16” while stationed in Libya as a member of the United States Air Force.Chet was born on January 7, 1934 to...