Lillian DeLeo

Lillian DeLeo, 78, passed away at St. Anne's Retirement Community, Columbia, on Thursday, January 2, 2025. She was born in Dunmore, daughter of the late John and Alphy DeLeo, sister of Christine DeLeo, who preceded her in death, sister of Mary Lee Salerno and brother, John DeLeo, Jr. She is survived by nieces: Gina Salerno and Emily Salerno, and nephews: Adam Salerno and Benjamin DeLeo.

Lillian grew up in Dunmore, attending the public schools and graduated from Dunmore High School, Class of 1964. She earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Bridgeport in 1968, and a master's the following year. Lillian pursued education and learning all her life. She earned a Master of Science at the University of Scranton in Secondary School Administration. She earned a master's degree at Vanderbilt University as a Specialist in Education. She was awarded a PhD from Penn State in Curriculum, and Instruction and a Master of Arts from St. John's College. For 17 years, she taught History, English and Spanish at Mountain View School. Upon her resignation, the Administration praised her contributions, stating, "you will leave a gap that would be extremely hard to fill...and noted her "contributions to the school, community and students were extraordinary." She worked for the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit as a curriculum specialist where she was involved in developing curriculum and giving seminars and workshops to educators on teaching techniques and best practices in education. She was an adjunct faculty member at Keystone Junior College, where she taught Developmental Education.

She was known for her love of travel. Her trips included Central and South America, England, Spain and Italy.

Her testamentary request was to have her ashes dispersed at Belvedere Di Fabriano in Ancona Province in the Italian region of The Marche, which is the region she visited often and is the region of Lillian's Italian relatives on her maternal side. This directive is in the process of being honored by the executor of the estate.

There will be a memorial service and testimonial luncheon on July 27, 2025, at noon at DeLeo's Catering, 1119 Main Street, Peckville, PA 18452. Friends and family are welcome. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Mountville, PA. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Linda L. Hersh

Linda L. Hersh, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Barry W. Hersh, who passed away on April 6, 2025. Linda was born in Harrisburg, daughter of the late Robert G. and Margaret E. Mable Goehrig. She was a designer for Bareville Furniture and Flor Haus, Leola. Linda was a member of Faith United Church of Christ and enjoyed traveling, camping, tea parties, watching Hallmark movies, family gatherings and her family, especially her grandson, Alex.

She is survived by one daughter: Barbara L. (Robert) Brinker, Lancaster. One grandson: Alex (Miranda) Brown, Lititz. Step granddaughter: Callie (Alan) Landis and their three children. One brother: Michael A. (Marcy) Goehrig, East Petersburg. She was preceded in death by one son: David Garreth. Three brothers: Roger Goehrig, Robert Goehrig, Jr. and Thomas Goehrig, Sr. One sister: Susan Edwards.

The Memorial Service will be held for Linda and Barry at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Mountville on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. A Private interment will be in Middle Creek Brethren Cemetery. The Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in their memory to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

James Rock

James Rock, 61, of Mountville, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at home. He was born in Allentown, son of Mae Sholtis Rock, Mountville and the late Joseph J. Rock, Sr. For many years, James worked as a heavy equipment operator in the excavation field.

Surviving in addition to his mother are three brothers: Joseph J. (Cheryl) Rock, Jr.; John (Deb) Rock and Nicholas Rock (companion of Trisha Simmons). One sister: Patricia Brooks. Also, one nephew: Christopher M. (Shannon) Rock.

A Private Burial was in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. The Celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Raymond H. "Ray" Finkbiner

Raymond H. “Ray” Finkbiner, 92, of Brethren Village, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, while under hospice care. Ray was the husband of Mary C. Bowman Finkbiner with whom he would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on September 11, 2025. He was born in West Hempfield Township, son of the late Christian H. and Maude E. Snyder Finkbiner.

Ray went to Mountville Elementary School and attended Penn Manor High School and later got his GED. From 1954 to 1956 Ray served in 1W Service in Topeka, KS. Having married in 1955, Mary joined Ray in Kansas where their first son, Jeffrey was born in 1956. After returning to Lancaster, Ray worked on a farm for a few years. In 1960, he graduated and received his diploma from Utilities Engineering Institute, Chicago for training in refrigeration and air conditioning. Ray worked for several contractors before starting his own business, Raymond Finkbiner Service Company and was a member of Refrigeration Service Engineers Society for many years.

He was a member of Mountville Church of the Brethren and was a Life Deacon there. He served on various committees at church.

Ray and Mary enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Canada, Nova Scotia and also coast to coast. They traveled in their travel trailer spending family time camping and also spent a lot of time at their cabin in Tioga County.

Ray enjoyed doing paint by numbers. He painted beautiful paintings.

Surviving in addition to his wife, three sons: Jeffrey L. (Audrey) Finkbiner; Timothy R. (Iris) Finkbiner and Kevin D. (Patrice) Finkbiner. Seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three step grandchildren. One brother: J. Christian (Twila) Finkbiner. He was preceded in death by one sister: Margaret Bollinger. His infant brother: John V. Finkbiner and one step-granddaughter: Jackeline Rodriguez.

A Private Viewing and Funeral Service was held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Mountville on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Forrest Collier, officiating. Private burial was in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens.

A Memorial Service will be held at Mountville Church of the Brethren, 60 Clay Street, Mountville on SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2025, AT 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Angela Finet, officiating. All are invited to greet the family and share a luncheon following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Mountville Church of the Brethren or the Good Samaritan Fund of Brethren Village Retirement community, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Carol S. "Sue" Carmel

Carol S. "Sue" Carmel, 75, of Denver, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 19, 2025. She was born in Greensburg, daughter of the late James Earl, Jr. and May Elizabeth Mertz Aikins. Sue was a graduate of Kiski Area High School, Class of 1967 and was very active in their reunion planning. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Mountville and was a clerk for the PA State Police, Bowmansville Barracks for 13 years. Sue enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and helping people by "Paying It Forward".

She is survived by one son: Kurt M. (Bronwyn B.) Carmel, Maryland and one daughter: Christie L. (Brian L.) Cunnius, Shoemakersville. Four grandchildren: Amelia, Taz, Michael and Devin. One great grandson: Wyatt. Two brothers: Jim (Karen) Aikins, III, Ohio and Rick (Cat) Aikins, Pennsylvania. Two sisters: Sherrie Silvis, Michigan and Gloria Jean Anthony, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Ed and Terry Aikins.

The Family requests that there be no formal service, however, they request that in Sue's memory, you "Pay It Forward" to someone. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Rodney S. "Scott" May

Rodney S. "Scott" May, 59, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. He was born in Columbia, son of the late Samuel and Grace Frick May.

Scott, as he was known to family and friends, worked for County Line Quarry/Heidelberg Materials, Wrightsville, for 12 years. He was a graduate of Hempfield High School, Class of 1985 and was an avid bowler with several "300" games. In the last few years, he started golfing and enjoyed getting his friends into it.

Scott is survived by two daughters: Erica Jackson, Clearfield and Erin May, Luthersburg. Three grandchildren. Four brothers: Samuel May, Jr., Elizabethtown; Dwayne Foesig, Lebanon, Shawn Foesig, Womelsdorf and Robert Foesig, Womelsdorf.

The Graveside Service and Burial will be in Silver Spring Cemetery on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 2:30 P.M. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Columbia/Mountville. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Jacqueline C. Burk

Jacqueline C. Burk, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Chester and Miriam Sturgis Findley. She worked at Raub Supply.

She is survived by three children: Carol J. (Joseph R.) Dundore, Sr., Mountville; Roger E. Burk, Lancaster and Sherri L. (Jeffrey E.) Skojec, Bradenton, FL. Four grandchildren: Jessica, Diana, Joey, Jr. and Brandon. Five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter: Deborah Englert.

The Graveside Service and Burial will be in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery on Friday, June 20, 2025 at 12:00 Noon with Pastor Glenn Weaver, officiating. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

William F. "Bill" Mentzer, III

William F. "Bill" Mentzer, III, 77, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, quietly at home. He will be greatly missed by Deborah A. Warfel Mentzer, his loving wife of 55 years. Bill was born in Columbia, son of the late William (Verna) Mentzer and Betty (Carl) Tillman. After graduation from Columbia High School in 1966, Bill served during the Vietnam Conflict and was honorably discharged from the US Army in 1969, where he was a member of the 551st Transportation Company. He went on to work and retired from Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster Floor Plant. In his spare time, Bill coached midget football, baseball and softball for CBAA (Columbia Borough Athletic Association). He was a life member of the VFW, a Legionnaire of the Americal Legion Post #34, Lancaster and the Hambones Social Club, Columbia. Bill was an avid watcher/listener of the Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburg Steelers, drag racing and NASCAR. He also loved his muscle cars and classic rock music.

Surviving in addition to his wife, his children: Bill, IV; Jeffery (Tamara) and Crystal Mentzer, all of Columbia. Two brothers: Robert Mentzer, Florida and Mike Mentzer, Pequea. Also, many nephews and nieces from both sides of the family. (Not Uncle Bill).

Thank you for your service and welcome home dad. Bill will be greatly missed by family and friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be scheduled at a later date. Bill will be laid to rest at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: the Columbia Animal Shelter, 265 South Tenth Street, Columbia, PA 17512. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Columbia/Mountville. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Ruth Ann Gochnauer

Ruth Ann Gochnauer, 80, of Columbia, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of John B. Gochnauer, with whom she would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in September of 2025. She was born in Lebanon, daughter of the late Walter and Ruth Horst Hess. Ruth was a member of Manor Church. She was a homemaker, worked as a Real Estate agent, waitress/server, small business owner and worked at the former Heatherbank Nursing Center.

Surviving in addition to her husband, her son: Bradly J. (Marybeth) Gochnauer, Strasburg. Three grandchildren: Emma, Drew and Molly. Siblings: John Hess; Jim (Susan) Hess; Earl (Ann) Hess; Sheryl (Bill) Quickel and Dick Hess. She was preceded in death by one son: Philip R. Gochnauer and three brothers: Bob, Clarke and Roy Hess.

The Memorial Service will be held at Manor Church, 530 Central Manor Road, Lancaster on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Columbia/Mountville. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.