Archives for September 2020

Horace Hess, 83 of Lancaster passed away at Hospice and Community Care of Mt Joy on Monday September 28, 2020.   He was the companion of Doris Walton of Lancaster; they were together for 40 years.  Born December 24, 1936 in Gap, he was the son of the late Edna Pauline & Thomas Hess.  Surviving are his children, Rose Helsel wife of Michael Helsel, of Holtwood; Jeffrey Hess, Justin Walton of Lancaster and Brandon Walton husband of Melissa Walton of Lancaster.  He had 2 stepchildren, Jason Continue reading

Michael W. “Pappy” Phillips, 79, loving husband and father went to be with his savior on September 22, 2020. He was born in Quakake, PA on December 4, 1940 to the late Evan and Helen (Michael) Phillips. He was happily married to Darlene (Zeigler) Phillips for 61 years with whom he had two children, Deborah Shirk and Michael Phillips. A hard-working man, Mike served as General Foreman at High Streel Structures, where he retired after 36 years of service and continued to work for Primitives by Continue reading

Susan M. Opple, age 60 passed peacefully on September 16 surrounded by her loved ones after a short battle with cancer.  She was married for 37 years to Carey R Albright, Sr.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Margaret L Waugh.  She was employed with Willow Valley Bakery, Darrenkamps and Giants bakery for several years.  Surviving beside her husband, is a daughter Melinda A Warner, wife of Rodney Warner Jr, a son Carey R Albright Jr, husband of Heather Continue reading

On September 12 2020, our precious husband, father, brother and friend Lester Lee Johnston went to be with the Lord at the age of 77.  He is the husband of Arlene F Johnston with whom he was married to for 41 years. He is also survived by daughters Brandi Lee Johnston and Gail Marie Johnston, his grandchildren: Jordan Martin, Blake Martin, Issac Montchal, Autumn Patrick-Johnston and his three brothers Ed Johnston, Larry Johnston and Dennis Johnston.   Lester was born in Buffalo, New York on Continue reading

Randy Dale Murr, 77 of Mountville passed away at Hospice of Mount Joy on Friday, September 11, 2020. He was the husband of Deborah (Matson) Murr. They were together for 39 years. Born August 11, 1943 in Lancaster. He was the son of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Burkholder) Murr. He was preceded in death by a sister Jolyn Oberholtzer. Who lived in Arizona with her husband Obie and raised two beautiful children. Randy was a devoted fan of Penn State Football. He also received his Electrical Continue reading