Obituaries

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Dorothy S. Allen, 95: Dorothy S. Allen, 95, passed away at Calvary Homes on Monday, September 18, 2023. She shared almost 62 years with her husband, Roy Q. Allen, before his passing in 2011.; Continue >

Michael P. Andras, Jr., 85: Michael P. Andras, Jr., age 85, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday, September 11, 2023. Born in Hazleton, PA., Michael was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Viola) Andras and graduated from Hazleton High School in 1955.; Continue >

Leo Joseph Androconis, 89: A Life Well Lived – Leo Joseph Androconis, age 89, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. Born in Shenandoah, PA, Leo was the son of the late Leo F. Androconis and Sarah (Malinowski) Androconis. Married to Leo in 1959, his beloved wife of 64 years, Patricia A. Hasara, survives him.; Continue >

Augustine Kobina Apprey, 68: Augustine Kobina Apprey, 68, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Born in Ajumako Techiman, Ghana, he was the son of the late Peter Apprey and Hannah Essiaw.; Continue >

Roger Francois Asso, Sr., 78: Roger Francois Asso, Sr., 78 of Lancaster passed away peacefully with his Wife and 2 Daughters by his side on August 25, 2023.; Continue >

Daniel S. Balogh, 80: Daniel S. Balogh passed away on September 20, 2023, at Abbeyville Skilled Nursing facility. Dan was born in Garfield, NJ on November 28, 1942, to the late Daniel and Helen Balogh.; Continue >

Vicki L. Barker, 66: Vicki L. Barker, 66, of Wrightsville, passed away at her home on August 31, 2023. Born and raised in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late James M. and Betty (Comp) Brown. She shared over 27 years of memories, laughs, and love with Michael Barker.; Continue >

Randall A. “Randy” Beaner, 62: Randall A. "Randy" Beaner, 62, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness.; Continue >

Dean Paul Behnke, 81: Dean Paul Behnke, 81, of East Petersburg, passed away peacefully and with family on Thursday, September 14, 2023.; Continue >

Danny Norman Bodine, 76: Danny (Dan) Norman Bodine, 76, formerly of Kennett Square PA, died on September 5, 2023. He was born May 18, 1947, in Penn Yan, NY to Norman and Virginia (Burg) Bodine. A Regents scholarship graduate of Penn Yan Academy with a lettering in both football and baseball, he attended Geneseo State College and earned a degree in marine biology.; Continue >

Deborah Ann Bosch, 70: Deborah Ann Bosch passed away on Tuesday, September 5th, at Hamilton Arms. Born in Lancaster, on May 22nd, 1953, she was 70 years old. Her father was L. Vernon Dochterman and her mother was Audrey R. Sides (Dochterman) Bohner.; Continue >

Robert A. Bourassa, 91: Robert A. Bourassa, 91, of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Lancaster Nursing & Rehab.

Born in Manchester, NH, he was the son of the late Aurele and Viola (Cote) Bourassa. He was the loving husband of Suzanne (Rousseau) Bourassa.; Continue >

Raymond “Ray” W. Deater, Jr., 76: Raymond “Ray” W. Deater, Jr., 76, of Lititz, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Born in Ephrata, PA he was the son of Betty Virginia (Kreider) and Raymond W. Deater, Senior. He was the beloved husband to Sharyn (Miller) with whom he celebrated almost 58 years of marriage.; Continue >

Robert Eugene “Gene” Ellis, 71: Robert Eugene “Gene” Ellis, 71, of Elizabethtown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late James P. and Gladys (Delbridge) Ellis. He was married 49 years to his beloved wife, Barbara (Strong) Ellis.; Continue >

Jay P. Evans, 84: Jay P. Evans, 84, of Ephrata passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Ephrata Manor, after a long illness. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Frank C. and Grace L. (Miller) Evans.; Continue >

Ronald L. Fair, 72: Continue >

Thomas A. Faus, Sr., 56: Thomas A. Faus, Sr. 56, of New Holland passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by his loving family and close friends. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Paula (Faus) Kuhl. He was the loving husband to Stephanie (Young) with whom he celebrated 31 years of marriage.; Continue >

Lawrence “Larry” W. Flora, 71: Lawrence “Larry” W. Flora, 71, of Lancaster, PA passed away September 5, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Helen Flora. Larry known affectionately as Jarhead by his friends, served proudly in the United States Marine Corps. After the military, spent time in the construction industry and finished his career as a driver. He loved to work.; Continue >

Robert Allen Freeman, 96: Robert Allen Freeman, 96 of Manheim PA, died September 6th 2023 while healing from hip surgery.; Continue >

Joseph J. Gallagher, 88: Joseph J. Gallagher, age 88, passed away surrounded by his family at home on September 19, 2023. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Joseph was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Hanlon) Gallagher. In 1956, he married his devoted wife, Julia M. Nucci.; Continue >

Glenn D. Garber, 86: Glenn D. Garber, an impassioned performer and a loving family patriarch, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023 at the age of 86.; Continue >

Mary Kathryn George, 81: Mary Kathryn George, 81, of Lancaster, passed away at Neffsville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Friday August 25, 2023. She was born in Scotland, CT, the daughter of the late Joseph John George and Virginia Mary (Labeck) George.; Continue >

Margaret R. Girvin, 92: Margaret R. Girvin, 92, of Garden Spot Village, passed away peacefully Monday, September 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Emil D. and Nellie (Wroth) Becker. She was the loving wife of the late Robert I. Girvin, Sr. with whom she shared over 57 years of marriage before his passing in 2007.; Continue >

Arlene H. Graver, 89: Arlene H. Graver went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Brethren Village. She celebrated her 89th birthday in January of this year. She was the wife of Melvin J. Graver, and they celebrated 68 years of marriage in March.; Continue >

William John Griffith, 81: William John Griffith, 81, passed away after a long battle with cancer on September 23, 2023.; Continue >

William B. Grosh, MD, 83: William “Bill” Benjamin Grosh, MD, 83, passed away peacefully on his birthday surrounded by family at Mt. Joy’s Hospice and Community Care on September 16, 2023.; Continue >

Martina Gutiérrez, 55: Martina Gutiérrez, 55 años, de Lancaster, fue recibida en los brazos del Señor el 8 de septiembre de 2023. Nacida en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, era hija de Reyes de León Núñez y Ramona Almonte Peguero. Fue la amada esposa de Francisco Gutiérrez durante más de 28 años.; Continue >

Sean Hagen, 42: Sean Hagen, 42, formerly of Tucson AZ, passed away September 16, 2023. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend. Born in Lancaster, Sean was the son of Pamela and the late Edward J. Hagen, Jr.; Continue >

Abram K. “Abe” Harnish, 80: Abram K. “Abe” Harnish, 80, of Millersville passed away peacefully Saturday, August 26th, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Willow Street, PA, he was the son of the late Jacob and Fannie (Keeport) Harnish, and the loving husband of Sue (Dagen) Harnish, with whom he shared over 61 years of marriage.; Continue >

Edward R. Harrison Jr., 55: Edward R. Harrison Jr., known to many as “Rab,” age 55, fell asleep in death on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Born in Suffern, New York, Edward was the son of the late Edward R. Harrison Sr. and Janice M. Brown Harrison. He was married to Rhonda Y. (Allen) Harrison for 32 years, whom he had loved since he was 12 years old. He was a skilled carpenter and craftsman, after being mentored by Robert “Chief” Shaneen at age 16 and was a fun-loving family man.; Continue >

Paul W. Herr, 99: Paul W. Herr, D.O., of East Petersburg, PA, passed away at home August 28th, 2023. He was born in Lancaster, PA, on August 5th, 1924. He was the son of H. Elvin and M. Elizabeth (Witmer) Herr. He celebrated 64 years of marriage with his late wife, Lois (Showalter) Herr.; Continue >

Rebecca Honeybone, 74: Rebecca Honeybone, 74, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital, Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Rita G. (Ettner) Finefrock. Becky was the wife of the late Robert W. “Bones” Honeybone, who died in 2015.; Continue >

Alice Carol Housman, 79: Alice Carol Housman, age 79, of Lancaster passed away on August 31, 2023.; Continue >

R. Dale Huber, Sr., 85: R. Dale Huber, 85, Lititz, PA, died on August 31, 2023. He was married for 61 years to Levina Smucker Huber who predeceased him in 2020.; Continue >

William “Bill” T. Hughes, 90: William “Bill” T. Hughes, Jr., 90, of Palm Bay, FL formerly of Lancaster, PA passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. Born in Allentown, PA he was the son of the late Ellen Louise (Culver) and William Hughes. He was the loving husband to Carol (March) Albright Hughes.; Continue >

Jacob A. Jutzi, 83: Jacob A. Jutzi, 83, of Lancaster passed away on Saturday, August 26th, 2023. Jake is survived by his wife Dorothy of 60 years. He is also survived by 3 sons: Joe (& Doreen) of Havre de Grace, Maryland; Bill (& Linda) of Milwaukie, Oregon; and Tim (& Sabrena) of Etters, PA. Jake loved his grandchildren: Katie; Alec; Darlene; Julianna; Willa, Griffin, Aaron, Jonah, and Sara; and his four great-grandchildren.; Continue >

Mildred A. Kauffelt, 97: Mildred A. Kauffelt, 97, of Red Lion, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Wife of the late Vincent Kauffelt, she was born on November 26, 1925. Mildred was the daughter of Guy H. and Mabel (Stein) Andrews.; Continue >

Paul B. Kautz, 77: Paul B. Kautz, Jr. 77, of Millersville, PA passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Betty (Wright) and Paul Kautz, Sr. He was the beloved husband to Johnny Mae (Lintner) with whom he shared over 30 years of marriage.; Continue >

Dung Van Le, 58: Dung V. Le, 58, of York, passed away September 19, 2023. A Viewing/Buddhist Service will be held 10AM-1PM on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543.; Continue >

Albert M. Leanza, 91: Albert M. Leanza, 91, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Al was born in Staten Island, NY, to the late Pasquale S. and Virginia T. (Ragonese) Leanza.; Continue >

Donna M. Long: Donna M. Long passed away on September 4th at Hospice and Community in Mt Joy. She fought a hard four-month battle with cancer and never complained.; Continue >

Oralia I. “Chela” Markland, 81: Oralia I. “Chela” (Alejandro) Markland, 81, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Homestead Village surrounded by her loving family. Born in El Paso, TX, she was the daughter of the late Clara (Rubio) and Teodoro Alejandro. She was the beloved wife of William Markland with whom she celebrated over 55 years of marriage.; Continue >

Audrey A. McGuigan, 72: Audrey A. McGuigan, 72, of Leola, passed away August 26, 2023, at Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Lancaster on September 15, 1950, she was the daughter of the late James and Dolores (Simmons) Mimnall. She was the devoted wife of Edward McGuigan for over 20 years, until his passing in October 1997.; Continue >

Phyllis G. Murphy, 70: Phyllis G. Murphy, 70, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.; Continue >

Harry C. Musselman, 87: Harry C. Musselman, 87, of Lancaster, passed away at Homestead Village, Monday, September 4, 2023. Born in Landisville, he was the son of the late Howard and Leone (Shank) Musselman. Harry was the loving husband of Janet M. (Miller) Musselman, with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage.; Continue >

M. Jean Navikas, 82: M. Jean Navikas, 82, of East Hempfield Township, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, August 25, 2023. She was surrounded by her loved ones during her final days.; Continue >

Francis Eugene Onest, 90: Francis E. (Gene) Onest, 90, passed away on September 20, 2023, at his Lancaster, PA home. He was born in Erie, PA, on August 2, 1933, and lived in the Erie area most of his life.; Continue >

Carmen I. Parrilla, 73: Carmen I. Parrilla, 73, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juana (Pineiro) and Cesar Felipe Rosado.; Continue >

Kristine Natalie Platon, 59: Kristine Natalie Platon, age 59, passed away at Reading Hospital on September 1, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, Kristine was the daughter of the late John F. Enright, III and Lorraine.; Continue >

Nicholas Alan “Nick” Randazzo, 24: Nicholas Alan “Nick” Randazzo, 24, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 4, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he is the son of Christopher and Sharon (Jacobson) Randazzo.; Continue >

Bonnie Sue Ream, 66: Bonnie Sue Ream, 66, of Lancaster, passed away at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy, Monday, September 11, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Jean E. (Reddig) Hollinger.; Continue >

Brian Thomas Reiter: Brian Thomas Reiter, 73, of Marietta, dies on September 7, 2023, at Mount Joy Hospice & Community Care.  Brian was born in Lebanon, PA on November 1, 1949, to the late George Z. & Elizabeth K. Meredith Reiter.  He was raised in Richland, PA and graduated from Eastern Lebanon County High School and Newberry College, in South Carolina.  Brian served in the US Air Force from 1968 to 1972.  He was married on July 16, 1977, to Pearl (Penny) Hughes Reiter.; Continue >

Ana D. Rivera, 88: Ana D. Rivera, age 88, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 15, 2023. Born in Manati, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Ramon and Alta Gracia (Cortes) Arce.; Continue >

Margaret A. “Peg” Rohrer, 82: Margaret A. “Peg” Rohrer, 82, of East Petersburg, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at her residence.; Continue >

Luis P. Santos Colon, 78: Luis Pedro Santos Colon, 78, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Luis Santos and Luz Maria Colon.; Continue >

Edward “Ed” William Schaich, Jr., 85: Edward W. “Ed” Schaich, Jr., 85, of Lititz, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 31, 2023 at United Zion Retirement Community. Born in Cincinnati, OH he was the son of the late Edward and Alice (Hassert) Schaich. He was the loving husband of Sharon (Farquhar) Schaich with whom he shared over 59 years of marriage.; Continue >

Ruth Darlene (Long) Schlegel, 77: Ruth Darlene (Long) Schlegel, 77, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at home after spending time with her loving family. Born in West Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anna E. (Hoverter) and William R. Long, Sr.; Continue >

Edward Augustus Schmertz, 89: Edward Augustus Schmertz, 89, of Lititz Pennsylvania passed away on September 5, 2023 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Trenton, NJ on September 28, 1933 to Alberta (Farlee) Schmertz and Edward Schmertz.; Continue >

Dustin C. Shaub, 36: Dustin Charles Shaub, 36, of Lancaster, passed away at home of natural causes, Monday, August 28, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Sharon L. Style and Ronald C. Shaub.; Continue >

Dr. Richard Wayne Spore, 74: Dr. Richard Wayne Spore, 74 of Lititz, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on September 14, 2023. He was born in Austin, Texas on December 30, 1948 to his parents Harry and Emma (Blank) Spore. ; Continue >

Gerald E. “Jere” Stetter, 89: Gerald E. “Jere” Stetter, age 89, passed away surrounded by his family on September 15, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Walter E. and Helen (Myers) Stetter. He was of the graduating class of J.P. McCaskey High School in 1951. On February 12, 1955, he married his most beloved, Celeste W. Shaab.; Continue >

Dolores M. (Dolly) Wolpert Stipe, 97: Continue >

Annie Lou Baskerville Talton, 94: Annie Lou Baskerville Talton 94 of Lancaster PA transitioned on September 1, 2023 to be with the Lord at her home 355 S Ann Street.; Continue >

Nehemias Tirado, 70: Nehemias Tirado, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on August 26, 2023 at his residence.

Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Bibiano and Carmen Tirado. He was the husband of Heriberta (Torres) Tirado.; Continue >

Helen L. Trimble, 80: Helen L. Trimble, 80, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital, Thursday, September 14, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Willis S. and Elizabeth E. (English) Denlinger. Helen was the wife of Wilbur S. “Will” Elser. She was also the wife of the late William G. Trimble, who died in 1993.; Continue >

Thor N. Trolsen, Jr., 100: Thor N. Trolsen, Jr., 100, of Willow Valley, formerly of Newburgh, NY, passed away August 30, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born November 22, 1922, in Goshen, NY, he was the son of the late Thor N. Sr., and Gertrude A. (Conklin) Trolsen. For over 70 years, he was the devoted husband of Regina V. Trolsen, until her passing in 2019.; Continue >

Rose G. Turnowchyk, 93: Rose G. Turnowchyk, 93, of Lancaster passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Born in Buck Run, PA she was the daughter of the late Michael and Kathryn (Hopko) Gober. She was the wife of the late Martin Turnowchyk who passed away in 2002.; Continue >

Charles A. “Pop” Warfel, 85: Charles A. “Pop” Warfel, 85, of Lancaster, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, Friday, September 1, 2023. A lifelong resident of Lancaster, Pop was the son of the late Amos L. and Margaret M. (Rote) Warfel. He was the faithful and devoted husband of Lois M. (Burkins) Warfel, with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage.; Continue >

William R. Wheatly, 78: William R. Wheatly, 78, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and esteemed attorney, passed away suddenly on September 17, 2023. Born in Texas, he was the son of Dr. William K. and Verdi Wheatly. After completing his education at Penn Manor (class of 63’), he graduated from Randolph Macon College. In 1968 he enlisted in Officer Candidate School and did a tour in Vietnam. After completing his Army career, he graduated from the University of Baltimore Law School and started practicing in 1974 with Hassle, Yost and Sorrentino and continued with that firm and its successor Appel and Yost, until his retirement. For an astounding 34 years, he dedicated himself to the practice of law, offering guidance, advocacy, and support to countless clients in need.; Continue >

Marilyn Joan (Berg) Whiteman, 94: Marilyn Joan (Berg) Whiteman was called home to her Savior, on August 29, 2023 at Brethren Village in Lititz, PA. She was the daughter of Henry and Martha (Strong) Berg, and was born in Logansport, Indiana on August 12, 1929.; Continue >

Christian T. Widmann, 59: Christian T. Widmann, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He shared 16 years of wonderful marriage with his wife Lori A. Capwell-Widmann.; Continue >

Kent M. Wiedemann, 77: Kent M. Wiedemann, 77, of Lititz, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at his residence. Born in San Mateo, CA, he was the son of the late Mansell H. and Jean E. (Hyatt) Wiedemann. He was the husband of Janice Lee (Weddle) Wiedemann.; Continue >

Jon D. Wright, 64: Jon D. Wright, 64 of Landisville, passed away August 26, 2023. He was born to the late J. Fred and Gloria Wright in Harrisburg, PA. Jon graduated from Hempfield High School and Albright College, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. In 1989 Jon joined Eurofins Lancaster Labs as a Chemist, and completed his nearly 34 year career there as a Software Business/Functional Analyst.; Continue >

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