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Cara Bryn Saylor Polk passed away on the morning of April 11,2023, from heart failure while asleep in her bed. She was a resident of Legend of Lancaster. Born in 1943, in Danville, Illinois, Cara grew up in East Petersburg, PA. She graduated from Hempfield High School in Landisville, PA and from Smith College in Northampton, MA. She was awarded a Shubert Playwright Fellowship for an MFA at Villanova University. Cara devoted her life to the arts. While in college she was a Yale Drama Festival winner as a playwright. She spent several years in New York City acting and modeling before focusing on work as a writer. Notably, she served as head writer for the Muscular Dystrophy Association,...

Karl Ronald Garling went to be with Jesus on August 6, 2022, with his beloved daughter, Hope, at his side. Ron, as he was affectionately known to friends, was born on May 22, 1936, in Frederick, Maryland, to the late Miriam Elizabeth Putman Kennedy. He proudly served for two years in the Army reserve. A graduate of Drexel University in Philadelphia, he also attended Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Ron worked the majority of his career as an electrical engineer in the defense division of Westinghouse, first in Hunt Valley and later onsite at their Baltimore Washington International Airport location which became Northrup Grumman, until retiring in 1998. He was married to Doris Elaine...

James A. Mentzer, Sr. 83, formerly of Newville, PA passed away on February 6, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Doris Ann Mentzer. Born in Mount Union, PA, he was the son of the late, Sheldon and Dorothy (Vaughn) Mentzer. He spent his career as an educator teaching middle school social studies. James and his late wife, Doris, were the owners of Dogwood Acres Campground for over 30 years. James is survived by his sons, James A. Mentzer, Jr. and the Reverend Timothy A. Mentzer (husband of Rev. Constance); and a grandson, Andrew. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Service on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM at...

Rev. William Hemphill Jr. The Rev. William Hemphill Jr. passed on to be with his Lord on January 10th. Born on June 16, 1925 in West Philadelphia, PA, he was the first of four children to William Hemphill and Edith Gulick Hemphill. When he was 3 years old the family moved to Havertown, PA where he graduated from Haverford Township High School in January 1943. He enlisted in the US Navy V12 program and upon successful completion was commissioned Ensign in the US Navy and was ordered to the USS Charles J. Kimmel (DE 584) in the Pacific. Released from active duty, he enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his A.B. degree in January 1948. Two weeks later on February...

Doris Ann Mentzer, 82 of Newville, PA passed away on November 18, 2020 at Oak Leaf Manor in Landisville. She was the loving wife of James A. Mentzer, Sr. Born in Derry Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harvey G. and Erma P. (Renshaw) Hein. She spent much of her professional career as a music teacher. Doris and her husband, were the owners of Dogwood Acres Campground for over 30 years. In addition to her husband James, Doris is survived by her sons, James A. Mentzer, Jr. and the Reverend Timothy A. Mentzer (husband of Rev. Constance); a grandson, Andrew and a sister, Helen Fisher. She is preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Deborah Mentzer. Relatives and friends are...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn David Lindley Murray, Jr., 40. He passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 18th, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Dave is survived by his wife, Shirley, his sons, Noah (12), Ethan (8), and his precious pups, Penny and Creed, of Millersville, PA. Dave was born in Rising Sun, Maryland. He was the son of David L. Murray, Sr. (wife, Rita) of Newark, DE and Gayle J. Wysock (husband, Joseph) of Lancaster, PA. Additionally, he was survived by two brothers, Aaron Murray and Jonathan Murray and a sister Meghan (Murray) Schwed and many extended family members. Last, but not least, Dave is survived by a multitude of loving friends...

D. Marian Franck, 83, of Willow Street, passed away on July 11, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late William Norman "Norm" Franck, Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at First United Methodist Church, 29 E. Walnut St, Lancaster, PA 17602, on Monday, November 2nd, 2020 at 1:00 PM. The family will greet attendees informally following the service. Interment will be private in Prospect Hill Cemetery in York, PA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Marian's memory to: First United Methodist Church, 29 E. Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. To leave an online condolence, please visit: www.DeBordSnyder.com (717) 394-4097