Obituaries

Dorothy P. Manfra, 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at the Mennonite Home. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Shannan B. Wissler, 44, of Lancaster, passed away on December 15, 2018 surrounded by her loving parents. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of R. Theodore and Carol A. (Messersmith) Wissler.She touched the lives of many and was very precious to those who had the privilege of knowing her.In addition to her parents, Shannan is survived by a...

Warren “Woody” S. Wickersham, 77 of Conestoga, PA passed away on December 17th, 2018.Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John E. and Blanche (Keller) Wickersham.  He was the loving husband of Carol N. (Boyer) Wickersham to whom he was married to for 56 years.After graduating from J.P. McCaskey High School, Warren enlisted in the U.S. Army...

Steven A. Gainer, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 13, 2018. He leaves behind his wife and son. He also leaves behind his mom, dad, and sister who he loved so much. He also has nieces and nephews that he loved to have fun with. There will be no service upon family request.

Dorothy J. Busler, 92, passed away on December 13, 2018 at the Glen at Willow Valley Communities.  She was the loving wife of the late Cecil R. Busler, Jr.Born in Williamsport, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Mary R. (Strunk) Aderhold.She spent much of her career as a registered nurse.She is survived by her children,...

Katherine Anne Walker, 28, of Lancaster, passed away on December 12, 2018.DeBordSnyder Funeral Home & Crematory.  (717) 394-4097

It is with great sadness that the Buie family advises of the passing of Millicent “Miki” Buie, 87, formerly of New Bern, North Carolina, on December 4th, 2018.Born on January 18, 1931 in Cadillac Michigan, Miki lived in many different states before moving to New Jersey and graduating from Plainfield High School in 1949. She was a 1953 graduate of...

Annabelle Shultz, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Oak Leaf Manor South in Millersville.  She was the daughter of the late Milton and Anna Mary (Hufford) Anderson.She was the wife of the late Donald Shultz who passed away in 1993.  She was predeceased by her daughter Lori, a sister Delores Waltz and brothers, Milton, Gerald,...

Mary M. Calloway, age 76 passed away Friday, November 30, 2018 at Hamilton Arms Center. She was born in Columbia Pa on October 10, 1942 daughter of the late Rev. St. Paul Freeman and Edna Pernsley. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She had been a volunteer for Hospice & Community Care, Missionary at Brightside...

Kimberly L. (Dougherty) Kosky, 58, of Lititz passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thanksgiving Eve.  She had been employed by Marlin Broadcasting Inc., Hartford, CT; ABB Combustion Engineering, Windsor, CT; Fulton Financial Corp., Lancaster; and most recently by Brinks Inc., Lancaster.  She was the daughter of James W. and the late Dawn L. Dougherty, Lancaster, and Linda A. Stehman,...

Barbara Gladys Southard, age 95 of Lancaster passed away at LGH, surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, November 24, 2018.Born and raised in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, she was the daughter of the late Arthur & Beatrice Bayliss Kille.  She was also preceded in death by 6 sisters.Barbara was the loving wife of Maynard F. Southard (Her Yank); they celebrated 53...

Lillian Anna Parker 1919 to 2018Lillian went to be with her Savior Jesus on November 23. She was predeceased by her husband George and six siblings.  She is survived by her children Robert Kircher and Anna Bartlett (Ed),six grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.  A memorial service will be held on December 29 at Calvary Baptist Church 850 Railroad Avenue, Little Egg...

Linda Lou Wood(Johnston), of Lancaster PA, formerly of Ithaca NY, passed away on November 18th, at the age of 68. Linda was a beloved employee of LANCO Federal Credit Union. Linda’s life revolved around her grandchildren: Anthony Smith, Ciera Mike, Anna Mike, Nora and Nolan Wood (Emily Kapferer), Jake Mike, Kalen Wood, Kensey Wood, and great-granddaughter Ruby Canterbury. She is...

Stephen J. Wysock, 59, of Columbia, PA, died of natural causes on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and M. Jeanne Wysock. Steve was employed by the Commonwealth of PA Liquor Control Board.Stephen was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. He earned his Associate’s Degree in Electronics...

Evelyn M. Saxton, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on November 18, 2018 at Oak Leaf Manor North under the care of Hospice for All Seasons.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Edna (Drukenbrod) Wiker.Evelyn was employed as a legal assistant for the late Sam F. Musser, Esq. in Lancaster, PA eventually retiring from...

Patricia W. Reed, 80, of Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from complications recovering from heart surgery. She was the loving wife of Donald C. Reed, with whom she shared 60 years.Born in Sunbury, PA she was the daughter of the late Claude and Charlotte Walker Wilson. She attended Northumberland High School and graduated from Tri- Valley High...

Nina Hill Copenhafer, born December 3, 1925, passed away at her residence at the Lancaster Mennonite Home on Monday, November 5, 2018.  Nina was the daughter of Sam and Lillian Hill and the sister of Richard D. Hill, all of whom predeceased her.She was the wife of David T. Copenhafer, Jr. who passed away in May 2010. She was step-mother...

Linda B. Wilson, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on November 5, 2018 at Conestoga View.  She was the wife of Herbert R. Wilson.  Born in Lancaster, PA., she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Shirley (Selfon) Benn.She spent much of her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse dedicating her career caring for others.  Her compassion was beyond comprehension.In...

Dr. Carl Henry Ernst passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the age of 80 years. Born in Lancaster on September 28, 1938, he was the son of the late George Henry and Evelyn Mae (Schlotzhauer) Ernst, and the husband of Dr. Evelyn Marie (Chasteen) Ernst of Leola. He was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church.Dr. Ernst grew...

Ellen M. Horst, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Manorcare. She was one of 12 children born to the late John and Nancy Jacobs Younger, Sr.Ellen was a mother of two children and worked for Hamilton Watch Company.Surviving is a son; Paul Horst, husband of Connie, daughter, Terri Haubroe, 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; Jordan, Morgan,...