Obituaries

Javier DeJesus, 57

December 21, 2024

Javier DeJesus of Lancaster passed away on December 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Penn State Hospital of Lancaster. He was 57 years old. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Juan and Lydia (Conde) DeJesus. He was the loving husband of Yesica Gutierrez Melendez.

His family fondly remember Javier for his loving and kindhearted personality, his joking demeanor, and willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need. He loved spending time with his family and cooking. He was a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles and New York Yankees fan. Many know Javier from his time assisting in the family’s corner market in Lancaster, La Marketa Hispana.

His legacy will live on in his parents, his loving wife Yesica, children, Chayanne O. DeJesus, husband of Jessica Romero, Yajaira DeJesus, fiancé of Marcos Romero, and Xavier DeJesus, all of Lancaster, grandchildren: Isaiah Omar DeJesus, Jeremiah Alexis DeJesus, Jaydel Valdes, and Jaylianis Cortes, and his siblings, Elias DeJesus, husband of Ivette Aponte of Puerto Rico, and Ruben DeJesus of Florida.

The family invites guests to a viewing on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA 17602, from 6 – 8 PM. On Saturday, December 28, 2024, the family welcome guests to a viewing at the funeral home from 12 – 2 PM, with a funeral service beginning at 2 PM. Interment to follow at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

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January 13, 2025

Sending our heartfelt condolences to the family. We grew up on Church Street and The Market was our candy store. From Mr Dino, Mr Juan & Miss Lydia , Israel and Javier. Your family was always very kind to us kids. How patient everyone was even when we only had 25 cents to spend. Javier your smile and laughter will truly be missed. May you Rest In Peace. In His Holy Name. The Millers

December 29, 2024

Javier we are gonna miss you. We shared good times together and every day spent spent in your presence was worth wild. You treated me like family and never jubge me for my past action. It’s hard to say goodbye but you’ll always be dear to me. Wish I had more time with you but I know this isn’t the last time we cross path , til then I’ll hold u in my memory…. Rest in Peace … Javier Dejesus

December 28, 2024

My condolences to my family sending prayers and hugs in this time of need love ya all
Madelyn Vasquez Dejesus

December 28, 2024

My Condolences to Lydia and Juan and the DeJesus Family and friends. I can go back at least 34 years, to the store Jav always messing around with me getting mad for stopping in to chat with Ruben and then put me to work lol. You were a great Guy R.i.p. Jav //// Shelly~Loca

December 27, 2024

i love yu papi so much and miss yu with all heart that is broken right now but i know yu got me from up. to be honest i really domt know what i have to do im lost without yu papi te amooooo!!
Yari

December 27, 2024

Mi Mas sentido pesame para toda la Familia de Jesus y Romero que en paz descanse su alma nunca lo olvidaremos siempre vivira en nuestros corazones R.I.P Javier De Jesus
Sara Delgado

December 26, 2024

Reciban nuestras mas sinceras Condolencias para Toda la Familia. Dios le de mucha fortaleza a todos.
Carlos Ramos

December 25, 2024

Sorry for dejesus family my prayers go to the family He was a good man and He treat people like they’re family May you sleep in peace
Celia Acevedo

December 25, 2024

Fortaleza a Toda la familia por este momento de dolor por el cual estan pasando en el Nombre de Jesus

December 25, 2024

from the bottom of my heart, I send my biggest condolences to my kids fathers & their family…
You wulll truly be missed down here in earth..
love always, Shey & the boys

Visitation: Friday, December 27, 2024; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 414 East King Street; Lancaster, PA 17602
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Visitation: Saturday, December 28, 2024; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 414 East King Street; Lancaster, PA 17602
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Services: Saturday, December 28, 2024; 2:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 414 East King Street; Lancaster, PA 17602
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