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Elaine Defranco

Elaine Defranco

Apr 10, 2025

Elaine DeFranco, 88, passed away April 10, in Lancaster, PA. surrounded by family.  Born in Easton PA, to the late George and Helen Lehr, and the devoted wife of 65 years to the late Joseph DeFranco, who passed away March 1st of this year and now they are reunited forever.

Elaine grew...

Carole Joyce Watkins

Carole Joyce Watkins

Apr 9, 2025

**Obituary for Carole Joyce Watkins**

Carole Joyce Watkins,  Schalkewitz, born on September 13, 1941, in Decatur, Illinois, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital peacefully on April 9, 2025, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. With her son Richard "Whitley" Turner and friends Dona & Tracey Daub by her side. Along with the amazing nurses and doctors that cared...

William "Bill" Rupp

William "Bill" Rupp

Mar 30, 2025

William "Bill" Rupp of Lancaster, PA went home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2025, at the age of 74.

Born on June 24, 1950, in Harrisburg, PA, Bill was the son of the late Melvin and Helen Rupp. He grew up in New Cumberland, PA, before moving to Lancaster with his family...

William F. Warner

William F. Warner

Mar 27, 2025

William F. "Lil' Bill" Warner, 79, passed away March 27, 2025, at the Lebanon VA Hospital.

He was born July 1, 1945, in Harrisburg, PA. Bill was an employee of Mack Truck for 27 years.

He enjoyed watching Nascar Racing and the Pittsburgh Steeler's. Bill was a proud member, and enjoyed...

Donald C. Gerlach

Donald C. Gerlach

Mar 24, 2025

Donald C. Gerlach, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on March 24, 2025.

Ernest Leroy Gray

Ernest Leroy Gray

Mar 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ernest L. Gray III. Ernie passed away at his home on March 22, 2025, surrounded by his two children.  He was the son of the late Dorothy Grafton and Ernest Gray II.

Ernie was born and raised in Philipsburg PA and later moved to...

Brandyn Michael Roessler

Brandyn Michael Roessler

Mar 19, 2025

Brandyn Michael Roessler, 21, of Columbia, Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

George R. Potts

George R. Potts

Mar 12, 2025

George R. Potts, 94, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Oak Leaf Manor. Born on July 15, 1930, in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Rodney and Mary (Spence) Potts. George married Charlotte (Stiehl) Potts in 1960.

He graduated from Manheim Township High School (1948) and Lancaster...

Ethel R. Charles

Ethel R. Charles

Mar 11, 2025

Ethel R. Charles, 96, of Elizabethtown, Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

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