Dean Stoddard Worth, UCLA professor of Slavic languages, known for his his...
Dean Stoddard Worth, a resident of Moravian Manor, has died after a long illness. Dr. Worth moved to Lititz in 2012, after retiring from UCLA, where he was a professor of Slavic languages for many...
View ArticleCharles L. Van Gorden, 85, Korea vet, Millersville University professor, avid...
Charles L. Van Gorden, 85, of Lititz, formerly of Lancaster and Halstead, peacefully passed away on March 9, 2016, at The Manor of Luther Acres. He was the husband of Kathleen (Schmidt) Van Gorden,...
View ArticleNancy G. Hoop, 84, director in L-S school district, on Manheim Township...
Nancy G. Hoop, D.Ed., 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Lititz, on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Born in Westmoreland County, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Elizabeth Sloan Garlow....
View ArticleDale Thomas Landis, 70, Air Force vet, senior VP at Giorgio Foods, avid PSU...
Dale Thomas Landis, 70 years young, of Lititz, passed on suddenly and peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at home. Born in Chester County, he was the son of Henry and Marian Landis of Cedar Lawn...
View ArticleChad M. Peters, 39, State Street Bank VP, enjoyed attending his kids’...
Chad M. Peters, 39, of Lititz, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Leslie R. Niemann...
View ArticleRamona L. Penrod, 79, Luther Acres nurse’s aide, the center of her family,...
Ramona L. “Becky” Penrod, 79, of Lititz, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Formerly of 145 South Broad Street, Lititz, she was born in Manheim and was the...
View ArticleRobert P. Madenspacher, 67, owned Madenspacher Painting and Restorations,...
Robert P. “Bob” Madenspacher, 67, of Lititz, passed away at home Saturday, March 12, 2016, following a courageous battle against cancer. Born in Easton, Bob was the son of the late Joseph P. and...
View ArticleDeaths of Local Interest – March 24, 2016
Ann Harvey Bigelow, 82, a resident of Landis Homes, died March 18 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Ann retired in 1997 as a nurse after a varied and satisfying career. During her early...
View ArticleLaVern ‘Jim’ Stroman, 95, WWII vet, Lancaster Newspapers maintenance worker,...
LaVerne A. “Jim” Stroman, 95, of Lititz, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Southeastern Veterans Center, Spring City. He was born in Lancaster, the son of the late William and Mabel (Seachrist)...
View ArticleEva Z. Nolt, 77, former Lime Rock Mennonite member, mother of four
Eva Z. Nolt, 77, of Quarryville, formerly of Lititz, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. She was born in New Holland to the late David and Mary (Zeiset) Weaver;...
View ArticleJohn D. Nissley, 65, missionary, dairy/poultry farmer, B&B owner, loved the...
John D. Nissley, 65, of Manheim, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior and Lord, Monday, March 14, 2016, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Clayton R., husband...
View ArticleMarlene J. Martin, 60, tax preparer at Landis & Associates, mother of four
Marlene J. Martin, 60, of Manheim, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Gap, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Ruth Engle...
View ArticleMiriam S. Hershey, 99, Landis Homes worker, missionary, enjoyed quilting,...
Miriam S. Hershey, 99, of Lititz, formerly of Inter-course, died after a short illness at Landis Homes on Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016. Born in Leacock Township on May 8, 1916, she was a daughter of the...
View ArticleBetty M. Greiner, 87, SKH retiree, Nearly Nu volunteer, had a passion for...
Betty M. Greiner, 87, of Manheim, passed away at home on Friday, March 18, 2016. Born in Elizabethtown, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Edna Koser Heisey. A member of the Hempfield United...
View ArticleCharles A. Becker, 85, Korea vet, mechanical/electrical worker, enjoyed...
Charles A. Becker, 85, of Lititz, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016, at home, surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Hanover on Oct. 20, 1930, son of the late Alvin C. and Ella A. (Howe)...
View ArticleAdele L. Slavin, 100, pastor’s wife, Sunday School teacher, had many...
Mrs. Adele L. Slavin went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 17, 2016, after being a patient in Health Care at Landis Homes in Lititz. Adele was born Sept. 21, 1915 in Steelton to Edward J. and...
View ArticleWarren G. Botz, 96, USAF Colonel, served in WWII and Korea, worked at Woodstream
Colonel Warren G. Botz, U.S. Air Force, retired, 96, passed away at his Manheim Township home on Saturday, March 19, 2016. He was born in Lebanon to the late Tylon J. and Sallie V. (Peiffer) Botz....
View ArticleJ. Clyde Root, 87, Root’s Nurseries owner, delighted in working with plants...
J. Clyde Root, 87, of Landis Homes, formerly of Manheim, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, March 24, 2016, at his residence. He was the husband of LaVerne (Shenk) Root and they celebrated...
View ArticleDeaths of Local Interest – March 31, 2016
Raymond C. Bollinger, 65, of Ephrata, was called to his Heavenly home March 25 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Ray was a dedicated truck driver for 45 years. In 2015 he retired from...
View ArticleMarian Haagen: Service information
A celebration of Marian Nelson Haagen’s life will be held in the Community Room of Luther Acres in Lititz, at 11 a.m., Friday, April 1. The family will receive friends in the Luther Acres’ Chapel of...
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