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Bernadette V. Carson

Bernadette V. Carson

Jun 12, 2025

Bernadette Veronica Carson, age 71, a lifelong resident of Lancaster, passed away on June 12, 2025, at Lancaster General Health after a brief illness. Born in Lancaster to the late Bernard J. and Hedwig D. (Kush) Lichty, she was the wife of the late Thomas C. Carson and the partner of Howard H Halsey, with whom she shared 26...

Grahm David Kossila

Grahm David Kossila

Jun 11, 2025

Grahm David Kossila, 24, passed away at Penn State Holy Spirit on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Born in Anoka, Wisconsin, Grahm was the son of Wayne and Heather (Hendt) Kossila of Cushing, Wisconsin.

Grahm was best known for his wit and his kind heart.

Grahm was preceded in death by his...

Edgar Louis Heinzman

Edgar Louis Heinzman

Jun 10, 2025

Edgar Louis Heinzman, age 89, passed away on June 10, 2025, at Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation in Cochranville, PA. He was born May 12, 1936, in Coatesville, PA to the late David and Catherine (Sagner) Heinzman, and was employed in the building construction industry for 50 years. He is survived by his son, David, of Cochranville, PA.

Paul Haug

Paul Haug

Jun 7, 2025

Paul Duane Haug, Age 77, of Paradise, PA passed away peacefully on June 7th, 2025. Preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Haug. Born on January 22, 1948, he was the son of Catherine Reisinger and Paul Haug. He grew up in Paradise, PA and attended Pequea Valley School District. Paul was co-owner of Forest Ridge Stables & Kennel...

Susan Kincaid

Susan Kincaid

Jun 5, 2025

Susan Kincaid, (July 27th, 1955 - June 5th, 2025)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Susie Kincaid, after a courageous battle with cancer. Susie faced her illness with remarkable strength and grace, inspiring all who knew her. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and a beacon...

Jo Ann Twilley Plichta

Jo Ann Twilley Plichta

May 30, 2025

Jo Ann Twilley Plichta, age 84, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025. Born on May 1, 1941, in Salisbury, Maryland, Jo Ann was the beloved only child of Martha and Joseph Twilley.

Jo Ann dedicated her life to education and the nurturing of young minds. A graduate of Wicomico High School (1959),...

Ellen Haddock

Ellen Haddock

May 29, 2025

Ellen Haddock, 69, of Columbia, passed away on May 29, 2025. She was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, an avid reader, cross-stitcher, and cat lover. Ellen worked at Turkey Hill Market before retiring.

Ellen is survived by her daughter, Michele Bays and 3 granddaughters: Kaylee, Elizabeth and Miranda.  She will be missed by...

Aaron J. Spencer

Aaron J. Spencer

May 24, 2025

**Obituary for Aaron "Peanut" J. Spencer** Aaron "Peanut" J. Spencer, born on October 20, 1981, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, departed this life on May 24, 2025, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was a cherished son, brother, and friend whose loving spirit touched everyone he encountered. Aaron was known for his extraordinary kindness and generosity. He approached life with a contagious...

Agnes Louise Opdyke

Agnes Louise Opdyke

May 23, 2025

Agnes Opdyke (LaBrake), age 92, mother, wife, daughter, and sister, peacefully passed away May 23rd, 2025, after age-related illnesses.

Born to George and Hilda LaBrake on February 23rd, 1933, in Stockholm, New York, Agnes was the oldest of 14 siblings. Life didn’t keep her in New York.

By 1954, Agnes went on a blind date...

Scott Michael Young

Scott Michael Young

May 16, 2025

Scott Michael Young, age 46, born in Wellsboro, PA on March 23, 1979, and passed away in his sleep after an extended illness on May 16, 2025, at his home in Lititz, PA.

He was the son of Joyce Young of Lititz, PA, and was preceded in death by his father, William Young of Wellsboro, PA, and...

Emma Raquel Sosa-Otero

Emma Raquel Sosa-Otero

May 11, 2025

Emma Raquel Sosa-Otero, 76, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. 

Borden William Dolly

Borden William Dolly

May 10, 2025

**Obituary for Borden "Bill" William Dolly, Jr.** It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Borden "Bill" William Dolly, Jr., who left this world on May 10, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on June 20, 1942, in Flintstone, MD, Bill was a dynamic presence in the lives of his family and friends, leaving behind...

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