On December 29, 2020, after battling multiple myeloma, Esta G. Weiler went to be with the Lord where she will be reunited with her husband, Bill. She passed peacefully at her home at The Lakes in Willow Valley Communities (Willow Street, PA) while surrounded by her loving children. Esta was born in Holtwood, PA in in 1931 to Mary (Brubaker) and Charles Graybill. Her early employment included working in the Dean’s Office of Millersville State College, the advertising department of the Continue reading
Archives for December 2020
Loretta Mae Studholm
Loretta Mae Studholm, 88, of Columbia, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 Cremation Services of Lancaster 717-273-6283 Continue reading
William S. Holliday
William (Bill) Holliday age 74 passed away on December 27, 2020. Bill was the husband of Nan Lamade Holliday his wife of 40 years. Bill was born in East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania, the son of the late Alan and Adeline Curnow Holliday of Lancaster. He was a 1964 graduate of Manheim Township High School and studied at Elizabethtown College. While in college, Bill was active on the college radio station. After College he worked as an announcer for WGAL, WLAN, and WGSA/WIOV radio. He was also a part Continue reading
Richard (Rich) J. Dieckhaus
Richard (Rich) J. Dieckhaus, 68 of Denver PA, formerly of Wayne and Darby, PA, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. After graduating from Archbishop Carroll High School, he became a master carpenter by trade prior to retiring in 2017. He was quick to share his carpentry skills and time with anyone needing help with a project. He enjoyed many things such as bowling and softball, but loved camping, hiking and fishing with his family, friends and Continue reading
Jose R Centeno-Villegas
Jose R Centeno-Villegas, 63 of Lancaster PA passed away on Saturday December 19, 2020. Cremation Services of Lancaster 717-273-6283 Continue reading
Kenneth Keenan
Kenneth N. Keenan, 80, passed away at home in Reinholds, PA on December 20, 2020. He was born on December 4, 1940. At his request, no service will be held. Ken always enjoyed and took pride in his work as a concrete contractor. At 15, he began as a general laborer, and in time built his own successful concrete business. He was respected for his creativity, problem-solving, and leadership. He had many fond memories of boating, waterskiing and fishing with his children. He took great Continue reading
Katherine L Nesbitt
Katherine L Nesbitt, 79 of Elizabethtown PA passed away on Monday 212, 2020. Cremation Services of Lancaster 717-273-6283 Continue reading
Michael Joseph Gardner II
Michael Joseph Gardner II, 34, of Cochranville, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Lancaster General Hospital. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He was born in Collingdale, Pennsylvania to Patricia and Michael Gardner. A graduate of Octorara High School, Michael spent his time after high school learning various crafts and trades, settling on plumbing during his final years. He took well deserved pride in his work and budding skills. Michael found immense joy Continue reading
Candido Garcia
Candido Garcia, 81, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020. He was the husband of Miriam Pagen. Cremation Services of Lancaster 717-273-6283 Continue reading
Shirley Barden Zimmerman
Shirley Barden Zimmerman, of Bayside, NY, passed away on December 17, 2020, after a brave struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 95 years old and took her last breath following a loving Zoom call with all her children. Shirley, daughter of Hedwig Thomas Barden, was born on August 30, 1925, in Los Angeles. She attended USC, from which she graduated magna cum laude with a BA in journalism in 1947. Shirley met her future husband, Daniel Lynn Zimmerman, while they worked on the college Continue reading
Ronald G. Rook, Sr.
Ronald G. Rook, Sr., 81, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020. He was the husband of Dana Lee Rook. Cremation Services of Lancaster 717-273-6283 Continue reading
David L Young
David L young, 65 of Palmyra PA passed away Thursday December 17,2020. Here was husband of Linda (Schram) Young Cremation Service of Lancaster 717-273-6283 Continue reading