Wilbur K. Hess

Wilbur K. Hess, 87, formerly of Washington Boro, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016. He was the husband of the late Carrie E. Henry Hess, who passed away on October 21, 2000 and Dorothy Leaman Hess. He was born in Manor Township, son of the late Parke E. and Elizabeth Fox Hess. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Funk Brothers, Inc. for 50 years before retiring in 2001. He attended First United Methodist Church, Millersville and was a member and past president of the Washington Boro Lions Club for 50 years. He enjoyed fishing and gardening, being known for his potatoes, and pole lima beans that won second place in a competition at the Lampeter Fair. He also won a championship in the Backhoe Rodeo.

Surviving in addition to his wife, his children: Joyce L. (Roger A.) Shinton, Landisville; Brenda L. Hess (Lee Wright), Columbia; Michele D. (Donald S., Jr.) Yohe, Salunga; Stanley K. Hess; Jeffrey A. Hess; Douglas T. (Laura G.) Hess, all of Columbia; and Roger L. (Kelly) Henry, Jr., Denver. Fifteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. One brother: Paul V. Hess, West Hempfield Twp. He was preceded in death by three sisters: Grace Hess, Mary Rohrer, and Ruth Beats. Two brothers: Harry and John Hess.

The Memorial Service will be held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc, 114 West Main Street, Mountville on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. with Mary A. Burger, officiating. Interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. Visitation from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1054 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601 or the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Keith B. Hippey

Keith B. Hippey, 60, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. He was the husband of Michelle J. Shearer Hippey, who was his high school sweetheart. They would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on June 19, 2016. He was born in Lancaster, son of Betty J. Hippey, Lancaster, and the late Richard E. Hippey. He was a building supervisor for the Columbia School District, prior to that he worked for the Hempfield School District. He also worked as a salesperson, selling tow-truck equipment for almost 38 years until present, which he enjoyed very much. Keith was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church; the VFW Red Rose Memorial Post #2435; and the Minnequa Club, Franklin County. He received his degree from PMA Trucking School. He was an avid nature lover, was an outdoorsman, hunter, loved animals, horseback riding, and camping with his wife. He was a hard working, knowledgeable person, quick witted and loved to play and tell jokes.

Surviving in addition to his mother and wife, one brother, three sisters, two brother-in-laws: Wayne W. Shearer, Ephrata, and Larry L. (Dot) Shearer, Columbia. Also, numerous nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Service will be held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 31 South Eighth Street, Columbia, on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 1:00 PM. with Rev. Don Wert, officiating. Interment in Silver Spring Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Hope Veterinary Specialists, 40 Three Ton Rd., Malvern, PA 19355 or the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Shelonda C. "Shelly" Bulett

Shelonda C. “Shelley” Bulett, 44, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. She was the wife of Scott D. Bulett, with whom she would have celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary on August 8, 2016. She was born in Harrisburg, daughter of Charles T. (Jeanne) Webster, Harrisburg, and Janice F. Siler Kreider, Manheim. She enjoyed playing and coaching softball and cheerleading. She loved being a grandmother.

Surviving in addition to her husband and parents, her children: Brianna F. Bulett, Lititz; Jordan S. (Tierra M.) Piedra, Mountville; Alyson T. Bulett; Alexis N. Bulett; and Gavin S. Bulett, all of Lancaster. Four grandchildren: Bentley, Sienna, Julian, and Preston. Two brothers: Thomas C. (fiancé of Katie Watts) Webster, Ephrata; Cody T. Webster, Harrisburg. One sister: Catherine “CeeCee” Webster, Harrisburg. Two nephews: Asher and Grayson. One niece: Amiyah.

The Funeral Service will be held at Mountville Mennonite Church, 205 Froelich Avenue, Mountville, on Friday, March 25, 2016 at 6:30 P.M. with Pastor Phillip L. Shertzer, officiating. Private interment will be in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the church from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: the American Cancer Society, Mountville Mennonite Church or Hospice and Community Care. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page

Pearl M. Shaud

Pearl M. Shaud, 84, of Washington Boro, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Brereton Manor. She was the wife of the late Galen E. Shaud, Sr., who passed away on April 29, 2004. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Raymond H. and Hazel Shultz Foltz. She worked as a folder at Kahn-Lucas Manufacturing, was a practical nurse and a homemaker. She was the second longest member of Washington Boro United Methodist Church having been a member there since 1946. She made fastnachts and sold them from her home. She was a member of Washington Boro Fire Company, Ladies Auxiliary and worked at the Washington Boro Tomato Festival making French fries at the concession stand. She was also a volunteer at the voting polls and a member of TOPS Club and AARP.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law: Pamela J. Shaud, Columbia. Two grandchildren: Tiffanie and Haley Shaud. One great-granddaughter: Stella Otte-Shaud. Three brothers: Carl Foltz, Mountville; Donald (Nancy) Foltz, Columbia; and Richard (Mary) Foltz, Washington Boro. One sister: Jean Dyer, Boynton Beach, FL. She was preceded in death by one son: Galen E. Shaud, Jr.

The Funeral Service will be held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 31 South Eighth Street, Columbia on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Dennis K. Regitz, officiating. Interment in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc. from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Washington Boro United Methodist Church. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Mark Richard Ertel

Mark Richard Ertel, 68, of Mountville, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 after a brief illness. He was raised in Williamsport and State College by the late Donald W. and Betty J. (Meck) Ertel. Mark was active in Boy Scouts, earning it's highest honor of Eagle Scout, Little League, and neighborhood adventures. At State College High School, he won many regional and state wrestling titles. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Penn State and his Master's Degree in Labor Management Relations from the University of Massachusetts. Mark was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hike, camp, fly fish, canoe, and bike. He was a dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer at Global Aid Network (GAiN) and committed to his church and community. In all endeavors, Mark was honest, fair, and helpful.a legacy for us all.

He is survived by his daughters: Suzanne Sawusch, Hainesville, IL; Sarah Ertel Melanson, Roswell, GA; and Karen Ertel, Holden, MA and their mother, Mary Metzger Allen, Holden, MA. Seven grandchildren and his brother: Ross Ertel, Greensboro, NC. He was preceded in death by a brother: Gregory Ertel, Williamsport.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Church of God of Landisville, 171 Church Street, Landisville on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to GAiN ( http://www.gainusa.org/). Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page