Raymond Haines
Jun 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Raymond Haines, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left us on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Born on April 4, 1966, in Brooklyn, NY, Ray dedicated his life to family, community, and his love of cars, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and passion.
Ray was a devoted...
Ruth B Evans
Jun 14, 2026
Ruth B. Evans, age 100, passed away peacefully of natural causes at St. Anne's Retirement Community.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence Adam. Ruth was a graduate and valedictorian of Bishop McDevitt High School. She began her career with the Bell Telephone Company in Harrisburg and later continued her work with the company after...
Eileen B. Navikas
2026
Eileen Navikas was an American watercolor and mixed-media artist known primarily for her floral pieces, still life, and landscapes. She passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at the age of 85.
Born and raised on a tobacco farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, her artistic journey has spanned several decades and different regions of the United States.
Mrs. Navikas loved sketching from...
Winifred C. Fellenbaum Nicklaus
Jun 14, 2026
Winifred C. Fellenbaum Nicklaus
Winifred “Winnie” C. Fellenbaum Nicklaus, 85, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on June 14, 2026 at St. Anne’s Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William Luther Storm and Elizabeth M. (Funke) Storm. Winnie was the loving wife of 41 years to Edward Nicklaus.
Winnie attended Lancaster Catholic High School. She was an...
Gertrude Phillips
Jun 14, 2026
Gertrude Phillips (nee Pinkham) went home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2026, at the age of 98. She was a resident at Willow Valley Communities in Willow Street, PA.
Gertrude (Trudi) was born to Alice and Harold Pinkham in Ridgefield Park, NJ on Aug 23, 1927, the youngest of five children. Her work career began in New York...
Bryan L. Sillaman
2026
Bryan L. Sillaman, 71, of Mountville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 14, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Ann (Giandalia) Sillaman, with whom he shared almost 48 years of marriage.
Born in Souderton, PA in 1955, he was a son of the late James M. & Ida F. (Biggard) Sillaman.
Bryan graduated from...
Dennis M. Sparks
Jun 13, 2026
Dennis M. Sparks, 82, of Silver Springs, PA and Everett, PA, passed away at his Lancaster residence on June 13, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Born in Everett, he was the son of the late Montford J. and Verna Mae Sparks.
Dennis was a graduate of Thaddeus Stevens School of Technology where he graduated first in his class.
He was a truck driver...
Keng Lo
Jun 13, 2026
At the age of 58, Keng Lo surrendered to his health complications on Saturday, June 13, 2026. For 17 years, he persistently battled health issues that stemmed from a cerebrovascular accident in 2009. Born on September 10 ,1967, he was the son of the late Cher Bee Lo and Soua Yang Lo.
As a proud mechanical engineer, he achieved his associate’s...
Jean H. Patton
Jun 13, 2026
Jean H. Patton, 97, passed away at home on June 13, 2026
Jean was the loving and devoted wife of James H. Patton. The couple celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on October 15, 2025.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her four children: James, Kenneth, Deborah, and Glenn, as well as her brothers Robert Hudson and Richard Hudson.
She will...
Michael G. Doerr
Jun 12, 2026
Michael G. Doerr, 67, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Jefferson Hospital.
Born in Lancaster, Michael was the son of the late Audrey (Young) Doerr and Gerald S. Doerr. From an early age, he demonstrated a remarkable determination and commitment to excellence. As a youth, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout, an achievement that...
Robert L. McCowin
Jun 12, 2026
Robert L. "Sleepy," McCowin, 85, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born on March 2, 1941, in Mount Joy, he was the son of the late Arthur and Bessie (Taylor) McCowin. Robert was the beloved husband of Elizabeth A. McCowin, who preceded him in death in 2012.
Robert spent many years working as a...
Lester H. Neff
Jun 11, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lester H. Neff, who departed this life to his heavenly home on June 11, 2026. Les lived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania his entire life and built a deep network of family, friends and church community.
Lester was a loving husband to Joanne (Siegrist) Neff for 61 years. Together, they shared...
Ralph H. Johnson, Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
Ralph Herbert Johnson, Jr. was an ordained Elder pastor in the United Methodist Church. He was led to his mansion in glory on June 11, 2026. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 22, 1943, to Ralph Johnson, Sr. and Irene (Parent) Johnson. As a youth he was active in his Baptist Church. At age 15, he attended an...
Sarah Esther Hernández Velázquez
Jun 11, 2026
Sarah Esther Hernández Velázquez, 79, of Lancaster, passed in the presence of her children into the peace of the Lord in her home on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Cruz (Velazquez) and Salvador Hernandez. She was a woman of strong faith who faithfully attended San Juan Bautista Catholic Church...
Dennis McClair
Jun 10, 2026
Dennis McClair, 71, of East Petersburg, PA, left us on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, on his birthday with his wife Kathy (Seville) McClair at his side.
He was the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Miesse) McClair.
Denny graduated from Conestoga Valley High School, Class of 1973, and he drove truck for Kreider Farms delivering eggs.
He was a life member of...
Sandra "Sandy" Behmer
Jun 10, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Behmer, 79 of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 10, 2026, after a courageous five-year journey with Parkinson’s disease. Born on February 10, 1947, in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Sandy spent most of her life in Lancaster County, where she built a home full of warmth, love, and the unmistakable smell of something good on the stove.
Sandy married the love...
Janesha Louise Felder
Jun 9, 2026
Janesha Louise Felder, 32, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, Janesha was the cherished daughter of Janet Felder and Julius Gillespie, Jr.
Janesha had a vibrant spirit and a love for life. She enjoyed dancing, singing karaoke, and spending time with family and friends. She...
Beverly Beddingfield
Jun 9, 2026
Beverly A Beddingfield 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. Beverly was born on March 30, 1938, in Youngstown, Ohio, was the widow of Grady Max Beddingfield and the daughter of the late Claude F. and Mary L. Yauman. Beverly is survived by her step daughter, Michelle (William) Byrd of San Antonio, Texas,...
Donna May Baker
Jun 9, 2026
Donna May (Henderson) Baker, 81, of Lancaster, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Born in St. Francis, Maine, Donna was the daughter of the late Ross James and Flora Belle (Kelly) Henderson. She was the loving and faithful wife of Rev. Moses P. Baker, with whom she celebrated 59 years of...
