Karl M. Smith, Sr.

Karl M. Smith, Sr., 81, of Mountville, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at home. He was the husband of Janet L. Froelich Smith with whom he celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on June 30, 2024. He was born in Columbia, son of the late Frank B. and Laura Coble Smith. Karl was a master mechanic/welder for PPL for 37 years before his retirement in 1998. He enjoyed traveling, having taken 43 trips across the Western United States. Karl also enjoyed trout fishing and was a member of the Columbia Fish & Game and the Paradise Sportsman's Club.

Surviving in addition to his wife, two daughters: Terri L. (Dave) Starner and Lisa L. Smith. One son: Karl M. Smith, Jr. Four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. One brother and three sisters. He was preceded in death by one sister.

A Private Service will be held for the family. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Marie D. Poole Splain

Marie D. Poole Splain, 88, of Maytown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frank A. Splain, Sr. who passed away on December 6, 2003. She was born in Columbia, daughter of the late Earla V. Poole Clark. Marie was a graduate of Columbia High School, Class of 1954. She was a seamstress for Donegal Industries for 38 years before retiring in 2005. Marie was a member of Columbia United Methodist Church and attended services at Florin Church of the Brethren. She was a member and president of the Ladies Auxiliary of Maytown-East Donegal Township Fire Department where she and her husband ran bingo for 20 plus years. She enjoyed baking, making soup, pies, camping trips, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed vacation trips with her very dear friends, Donald and Georgie Roberts. Many people would bring clothes to her for alterations. Marie looked forward to her daily morning calls with her sister Ellen "Tutter" Trimble. Marie loved her family very much.

She is survived by her son: Frank A. (fiancé: Susan Kimmel) Splain, Jr., Maytown. Her daughter: Marie D. (David) Rosa, Elizabethtown. Six grandchildren: William D. (Sara) Splain, Maytown; Frank A. (Kim) Splain, III, Maytown; Keri L. Splain, Bainbridge; Matthew J. (Sherry) Hawthorne, Lancaster; Michael T. (Marcia) Hawthorne, Elizabethtown and Timothy J. (Andrea) Hawthorne, Jr., Elizabethtown. Eleven great-grandchildren. One great-great-grandson. One sister: Ellen "Tutter" Trimble, Lancaster.

The Funeral Service will be held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 31 South Eighth Street, Columbia on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Tom Weber, officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Interment in Maytown Union Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Chester Donald "Chet" Fuhrman

Chester Donald "Chet" Fuhrman, 88, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Hospice and Community Care. He was the husband of the late Joyce D. Fuhrman. Chet was born in Columbia, son of the late Chester B. and Margurite E. Mutzabaugh Fuhrman. He grew up in Columbia, learning to repair cars in his dad's Kaiser, Fraser and Henry J. dealership. Chet was a Veteran of the US Navy Reserves during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a block operator for the Pennsylvania Railroad and was a Research and Development Technician at Armstrong Cork Company, at their Research and Development Center for 31 years before his retirement. He enjoyed photography and his railroad pictures were published in about 25 hardcover books. Chet was a proud and highly respected member in the HO Model Train world. He was a parrot enthusiast having performed and showed in trick parrot shows.

He is survived by two daughters: Christine (Steven) Helm and Luanne (Joe) Denver. Four grandchildren: Justin, Kristi, Stefani and Jenifer. Seven great-grandchildren. One step-son: James McBride. One step-daughter: Stephanie (Perry) Hoffmaster. Three step-grandchildren: Mitchell, James and Patrick. One brother: Maynard Fuhrman. One sister: Virginia Garber. 

The Funeral Service will be held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 31 South Eighth Street, Columbia on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Mark Harris, officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Interment in Ironville Methodist Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

W. Craig Boyd

W. Craig Boyd, 88, of Juniper Village, Mount Joy, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. He was the husband of the late Beverly J. Boyd. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Lawrence Newton and Anna Kieffer Boyd. Craig was a graduate of Manheim Central High School, Class of 1954 and the Employers Group School for Insurance Agents, in 1957. He was a principal and owner in his family's insurance business, Lawrence N. Boyd Agency, Inc., before his retirement in 2002. He was a Past President of Lancaster County Association of Insurance Agents, a former Board Member and Past President of Occupational Development Center, Inc., a former member of St. John Lutheran Church, Lancaster and a member of Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church. Craig was a 32nd Degree Mason and served in various Masonic Lodge and affiliations including: Manheim Lodge #587 F&AM and Columbia Lodge #286 F&AM. He was a member and Exalted Ruler of BPOE Lodge #1074, Columbia.

He is survived by two sons: C. David (Wendy D.) Boyd and L. Allan (Gabriele L.) Boyd. Grandsons: Andrew D. (Christina Macchiarola) Vitalo and Zachary Boyd (fiancé of: Ivana Hgai).

The Family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at LGH and Hospice and Community Care for the compassionate care shown to them.

A Private Service and Burial will be held for the family in Mountville Cemetery with Pastor Mary Anne Kingsborough, officiating. In lieu of flowers, Craig would appreciate a donation in his memory to his favorite charity, a shelter providing a long environment of hospice care for terminally ill cats, The Best Little Cat House in PA, PO Box 6346, Harrisburg, PA 17112, www.thebestlittlecathouseinpa.com. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Lynda Lou Moody

Lynda Lou Moody, 81, of West Hempfield Township, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at home. She was the wife of the late Jimmy C. Moody. She was born in Roxboro, NC, daughter of the late Colin MacKinnon and Mable Frances Bradsher Abbitt. Lynda Lou was a Legal Secretary and a member of Wayside Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed crocheting, camping and fishing. She was also a softball coach and was dedicated to her family.

She is survived by her daughters: Lynda Leigh Bishop, Jacksonville, FL and Tarah E. Beck, West Hempfield Township. One son: Glenn A. (Connie) Moody, Bull Gap, VA. Eight grandchildren: Caitlyn A., Hope E., Amanda J., Sara J., and Hannah N. Bishop and Samantha F. Beck, Robert A. Beck and Benjamin Moody. Brothers: James Abbitt, St. Louis, MO and MacKinnon Abbitt. One sister: Wendy Keesee, Fayetteville, NC. She was preceded in death by sisters: Jacqueline Blanks and Jean Bowler.

The Memorial Service for Lynda Lou and her husband Jimmy will be held at Wayside Presbyterian Church, 600 Stony Battery Road, Landisville on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, officiating. A Visitation and Luncheon will follow the service. Memorial contributions may be made in their memory to: Water Street Ministries, 210 South Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Richard R. Pasterchick

Richard R. Pasterchick, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, peacefully in his sleep. He was the husband of Violet Hartwick Pasterchick to whom he was married for 68 years. He was born in Clifton, New Jersey, son of the late Stephen and Wilma Stumper Pasterchick. Richard was a credit manager for Empire Carpet, a division of Armstrong, and retired in 2001 as a General Manager for Panasonic, Secaucus, NJ. Richard was a graduate of Clifton High School. He was a Veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean Conflict from 1954-56. Richard was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping and reading. In recent years, he read an average of 5 books per week. He also enjoyed following the college football teams of his grandchildren’s alma maters.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Violet are his three daughters: Susan (George) Diiorio; Linda Padlino and Stephanie (Lee) Szolusha. Six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother: Steven Pasterchick and one sister: Annamaria Carriere

The Private Service and Viewing were held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Mountville on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:30 A.M. with Pastor Jeff Engroff, officiating. Interment was in Mountville Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: the American Heart Association. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Mary Jane Nissley

Mary Jane Nissley, 82, of Mountville, went home to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She was born in Lancaster, the second daughter of Roy R. and Ruth G. Newcomer Nissley. She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and a lifelong member of Habecker Mennonite Church. Mary Jane served as a Sunday school teacher, attended Manor Sewing Circle and was involved in helping in the relocation of refugee families from Vietnam and Thailand.

Mary Jane was employed at the Herr's Fruit Farm and Sears before serving as a volunteer for two years at Northern Tier Children's Home, Potter County. She then worked at Fulton Bank for 39 years. She volunteered at the Columbia Re-Uzit shop as a cashier and treasurer. In her retirement she knotted many comforters for MCC and UNTO and enjoyed cross-stitching quilt squares for MCC and other ministries. Janie enjoyed reading, traveling to the mountains with family, trips to Praise Fest in Tennessee and treasured spending time with friends and family.

We will miss her most generous spirit, her love, her warm smile and willing heart and hands.

She is survived by her sister: Barbara Nissley. Her brother: Wilbur (Mary Sue Derr) Nissley. Nephews: Andrew (Leah Miller) Nissley and Mathew Nissley. Grand niece and nephew: Ainsley and Everett. She was preceded in death by her sister: Sara Ann Howard and brother-in-law: Don Howard.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Habecker Mennonite Church, 451 Habecker Church Road, Lancaster on SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025, at 10:30 A.M. with visitation from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: a favorite charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Francine M. Kauffman

Francine M. Kauffman, 86, of Lancaster Township, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Russell J. "Jim" Kauffman with whom she celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on April 27, 2024. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Kenneth H. and Ruth Boyd McMillen.

She and her family moved to Millersville when she was a child and attended elementary school at the Normal School in Millersville and graduated from Penn Manor High School, Class of 1956. She was a member of Grace Community Church. Francine had a great sense of humor and plenty of common sense. After she married Jim, she talked him into a rundown, 1763 stone house. They spent 25 years restoring the house. She had lots of good ideas and worked alongside Jim. Francine worked many jobs to help with the bills from helping to butcher ducks, working at Graybill Electric as a lighting consultant, RCA, ALCOA and in her later years, she drove a school bus. She was a great cook and loved to entertain. Francine was very good at house decorating and design and designed two houses after they moved from the stone house. Over the years, Francine volunteered at Meals on Wheels, Zion Church kitchen, Manor Church kitchen, St. Joseph Hospital, Homestead Village Auxiliary, the Conestoga Area Historical Society and the Easter Seal Society when Mitch was a child.

Surviving in addition to her husband, one daughter-in-law: Tina Kauffman. One granddaughter: Krista (Rod) Kauffman Barlet. One great-grandson: Liam McGinnes, who brought great joy to her life. Two sisters: Marsha (Henry) Barley and Linda (the late Walter Bicking). Nieces and nephews: Jeffrey (Lori) Barley; Laurie (Dave) Foltz; Becky (Eric) Reed; Judd (Julie) Bicking and Dean (Daisy) Bicking. She was preceded in death by one son: K. Mitchell Kauffman.

Francine loved her family, including her son, his wife Tina, grandchildren and sisters.

The Funeral Service will be held at Grace Community Church, 212 Peach Bottom Road, Willow Street, PA 17584 on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Mike Sigman, officiating. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Interment in Greenfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: The Boys and Girls Club of Lancaster or the Mission Fund at Grace Community Church. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Jimmy C. Moody

Jimmy C. Moody, 79, of West Hempfield Township, passed away at home peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was the husband of Lynda Lou Abbitt Moody to whom he would have been married for 62 years on April 5, 2025. He was born in Newport News, Virginia, son of the late Clarence C. and Blanche Buck Moody. Jimmy was an Environmental Services Manager for Aramark for 35 years before his retirement. He was a member of Wayside Presbyterian Church and loved singing, golfing, camping, and fishing.

Surviving in addition to his wife, two daughters: Lynda Leigh Bishop, Jacksonville, FL and Tarah E. Beck, West Hempfield Township. One son: Glenn A. (Connie) Moody, Bull Gap, VA. Eight grandchildren: Caitlyn A., Hope E., Amanda J., Sara J. and Hannah N. Bishop. Samantha Beck, Robert Beck and Benjamin Moody. One brother: Edward Moody and his spouse, Roxborough, NC.

The Memorial Service will be held at a later date at Wayside Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Water Street Ministries, 210 South Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Columbia/Mountville. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Stanley Denlinger Weidman

Stanley Denlinger Weidman, 92, of Millersville, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving daughters. He was the husband of the late Verna M. Gerlach Weidman, who passed away in 2022. Stanley was born in Manor Township, son of the late Amos Hossler and Verdna Denlinger Weidman. He worked at Fulton Bank in the Property Management Department for 30 years before his retirement in 2004. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean Conflict from 1953-1955, having received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Stanley and his late wife owned Weidman's Greenhouse in Central Manor for many years. He was an active member of Central Manor Church, over the years having taught Sunday School, was part of the Finance and Music Ministry Teams, played trombone with the Worship Team, and served on Church Council. He enjoyed playing his trombone and being a part of General Reynolds Band of Conestoga. He also enjoyed gardening, working in his shop creating things and being surrounded by his loving family

Stanley is survived by two daughters: Jean Long and Darlene Weidman, both of Millersville. Two grandchildren: Stanley Dean (Melissa) Weidman, Jr., Rhode Island, and Jennifer Anne Weidman, Thailand. One daughter-in-law: Linda Anne Weidman, Thailand. Three great-granddaughters: Riko, Harper and Calle Weidman. He was preceded in death by one son: Stanley D. Weidman and one brother: Eugene Denlinger Weidman.

The Memorial Service will be held at Central Manor Church, 387 Penn Street, Washington Boro, PA 17582 on SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. with Pastor Scott Davis, officiating. The Visitation will be from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. Private Interment was in Habecker Mennonite Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Central Manor Church. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Leah J. Ressler McMullen

Leah J. Ressler McMullen, 91, of Manor Township, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at St. Anne's Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late Gerald S. McMullen, who passed away in 2021. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Amer and Helen Ressler. Leah worked in the banking industry, was a member of Bethany Evangelical Congregation Church of Creswell and Highville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by her children: Cindy (Craig) Frey; Jeff (Barb) McMullen; Greg (Melanie) McMullen; and Cheryl (Jeff) Bitner. Nine grandchildren. Fourteen great-grandchildren and two more due in 2025. Also, two great-great-granddaughters. One daughter-in-law: Sally McMullen. One brother: Ray (Connie) Ressler. She was preceded in death by one son: Gerald McMullen and by siblings: William Ressler, Lee Ressler, Dean Ressler and Eva Kauffman.

The Funeral Service will be held at Bethany EC Church of Creswell, 1165 Letort Road, Conestoga on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Dr. Robert L. Haslam, officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Interment in Creswell Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Bethany EC Church. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Jennifer L. Roberts

Jennifer L. Roberts, 56, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024. She was born in Yonkers, NY, daughter of the late Charles F. and Janice J. Roberts and stepmother Sarah Roberts, Harrisburg. Jennifer was a very positive person through any situation. She loved going to the beach and animals. She enjoyed life and her heart was filled with laughter.

Surviving in addition to her stepmother, her companion: Maurice Hipps, Lebanon. One sister: Tammy Myers, Lancaster. Sisters: Lillian G. (Thomas) Carr and Reshetta Roberts, all of Tennessee. Several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one brother-in-law: Harry W. Myers.

The Memorial Service will be held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Mountville on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 2:00 P. M. The Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Interment in Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions to Hospice and Community Care. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Harry M. “Buddy” “Butch” Frey, Jr.

Harry M. “Buddy” “Butch” Frey, Jr., 83, of Manor Township, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Faye K. Kise Frey, with whom he celebrated 63 years of marriage on September 30, 2024. He was born in Washington Boro, son of the late Harry M., Sr. and Verna Mae Duke Frey. 

Butch was a member of Central Manor Church, where he was a Sunday School Teacher. He was a graduate of Penn Manor High School, Class of 1958 and West Chester State Teachers College, Class of 1962. Butch was a Health and Physical Education Teacher for the Penn Manor School District and retired in 2003 after 41 years of teaching. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Butch enjoyed hunting, golfing, fishing and coaching. He was inducted into the Susquehanna Valley Hall of Fame, and the Lancaster-Lebanon Hall of Fame. He was a loving husband, Dad, granddad and great-granddad. 

Surviving in addition to his wife, one daughter: Valerie (Nelson) Breneman, Manor Township. One son: Pastor Gerald (Julie) Frey, New Providence. Five grandchildren: Aaron (Angela); Katie; Damien; Kaden and Trinity. Three great-grandchildren: Christian; Scarlet and Cheyenne. One brother: Daniel (Kathy) Frey, Elizabethtown. One brother-in-law: Jack (Diane) Dotson, Virginia. Numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his ten year old daughter, Barbara, one sister: Lorraine Dotson and one brother: Gerald Frey. 

The Funeral Service will be held at Central Manor Church, 387 Penn Street, Washington Boro on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. with his son, Pastor Gerald Frey and Pastor Scott Davis, officiating. The Viewing will be on Monday, at the church, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and also on Tuesday from 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. Interment in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Special Olympics Capital Area Region, 55 Miller Street, Enola, PA  17025 or Central Manor Church. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Julia K. Frey

Julia K. Frey, 69, of Mountville, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. She was the wife of the late Jay M. Frey, Sr., who passed away on April 27, 2023. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late John M. and Julia Moore Kilheffer. Julia was a server at George's Pizza Castle, before her retirement. She enjoyed going to the beach at Clearwater, FL and Ocean City, NJ. Julia also enjoyed traveling, cruises, exotic animals, riding horses, country music, and cats, especially her "Precious".

Julia is survived by her sisters: Betty Huber, Manor Township; Jean (Rick) Hess, Manor Township; Linda Biswas, Somers Point, NJ. and her twin sister: June (Ted) Groff, Manor Township. Four step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. One step-daughter: Marianne Mowrer, Manor Township. Step-daughter-in-law: Jean M. (Dane) Burnworth, Elizabethtown. She was preceded in death by her step-son: Jay M. Frey, Jr. and her brothers: John and Jay Kilheffer.

The Funeral Service will be held at Central Manor Church, 387 Penn Street, Washington Boro on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Mike Sigman, officiating. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: the Humane League of Lancaster County. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Ross W. Keene

Ross W. Keene, 72, of West Hempfield Township, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at home. He was the husband of Carol M. Herr Keene with whom he celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on July 12, 2024. Ross was born in Lancaster, son of the late J. Weaver and Glorianna Shoemaker Keene. He was a chef, having worked at various hotels in York and Lancaster Counties (1968-1994) and also Homestead Village, before his retirement. He enjoyed gardening and animals.

Surviving in addition to his wife, his children: Raymond W. (Denise) Keene, Lancaster; Amy (Mike) McMinn, Lancaster and James M. Keene, Columbia. Eight grandchildren: Ryan, Ciara, Justin, Michael, Trenton, Reylinn, Alex and Dorothy. Five great-grandchildren: Dahlia, Noah, Levi, Huxley Ross and Kaytin. One sister: Bonnie (Duane) Deardorff, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by one sister: I. Suzanne Holtzapple.

The Graveside Service and Burial will be held at Riverview Burial Park on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: The Humane League of Lancaster County. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Margaret J. "Peg" Hinkle

Margaret J. "Peg" Hinkle, 90, of Columbia, took her final journey on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at St. Anne's Retirement Community. She was born in Columbia, daughter of the late Jefferson M. and Sarah C. Noll Hinkle.

Peg was a graduate of Columbia High School, Class of 1952 and worked at the Columbia United Telephone Company until her retirement. She was a member of St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Columbia.

Peg is the last of her immediate family and is survived by a number of cousins and many friends.

The family would like to thank the caring staff at St. Anne’s Retirement Community for their care and support during her stay.

Services will be private. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Columbia/Mountville. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Lisa J. Sharp

Lisa J. Sharp, 64, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at home. She was the wife of the late Richard E. Sharp, Jr. who passed away on February 6, 2021. Lisa was born in Columbia, daughter of the late Paul C., Sr. and Dorothy J. Nissley Weibley.

She is survived by her son: Richard E., III (Kayla) Sharp, Columbia. Three grandchildren: Kyli, Samantha and Richard E., IV. Brother: Randy Weibley. Sisters: Kathy Baker, Cindy Anderson and Karen Reichard. She was preceded in death by brothers: Paul, Steven and Larry Weibley.

A Private Service will be held for the family. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Columbia/Mountville. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Larry M. Shyver

Larry M. Shyver, Jr., 88, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at home. He was the husband of the late Doris L. "Susie" Shyver, who passed away on April 5, 2021 and was also the companion of Joann Grube. He was born in Richlands, NC, son of the late Larry M., Sr. and Jessie Wilson Banks Shyver. Larry held various managerial positions for 38 years, and retired in 1999 as the assistant engineering manager for Alumax. He was a life member of the Southern Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, coin collecting and antiques.

He is survived by his children: Larry M., III (Kay L.) Shyver, Mount Joy; Christina M. (Todd) Shyver-Plank, Elizabethtown; and Vernon B. (Andrea) Shyver, Mountville. Five grandchildren. Brothers: Robert (Delilah) Shyver, Kentucky and Thomas G. (Charlene) Shyver, Kansas. Sister: Linda (Jensen) Groff, Ohio. He was preceded in death by sisters: Ruth Ashley and Donna Campbell.

A Viewing/Visitation will be held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Mountville on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Dennis J. Mahan

Dennis J. Mahan, 63, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at home. He was the husband of the late Lizabeth A. Mahan. Denny was born in Columbia, son of the late John E. Mahan, Sr. and Ruth A. Swarr Mahan, Columbia. He worked as a laborer for Anvil International before his retirement. 

He was preceded in death by his brothers: John E., Jr., Allen and Scott Mahan.

The Funeral Service for Denny and his mother, Ruth, will be held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 31 South Eighth Street, Columbia on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Tom Grubbs, officiating. Visitation/Viewing will be from10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Interment in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to a charity of one's choice. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.

Ruth A. Mahan

Ruth A. Mahan, 83, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. She was the wife of the late John E. Mahan, Sr. who passed away in 2006. She was born in Columbia daughter of the late Amos M., Sr. and Thelma Collier Swarr. Ruth worked as an inspector for Kahn-Lucas before her retirement. She was a member of Columbia United Methodist Church, the Eastern Star Chapter 366, Wrightsville, now Chapter 407, Elizabethtown and she enjoyed bowling.

She is survived by four granddaughters: Nichole, Laura, Jessica and Tanya. Nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons: Scott, John E., Jr., Dennis and Allen and also two brothers and one sister.

The Funeral Service for Ruth and her son, Dennis, will be held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 31 South Eighth Street, Columbia on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Tom Grubbs, officiating. Viewing/Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. An Eastern Star Service will be held. Interment in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.