Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Geraldine B. Shuman

Geraldine B. Shuman

Jul 30, 2024

Geraldine B. Shuman, 87, of Brethren Village, formerly of Manor Township, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late J. Andrew and Elizabeth (Heisey) Bruckart. Geraldine was the wife of the late J. Robert Shuman, with whom she had been married 45 years.

A 1954 graduate of Warwick High...

Henry G. Shenk

Henry G. Shenk

Jul 30, 2024

Henry G. Shenk, 90, of Lititz, PA, died on July 30, 2024, at Landis Homes. Born at home in Lititz, he was the son of the late Henry Erb and Margaret Elsie Groff Shenk. Henry was married for 67 years to Irene G. Leaman Shenk, and they farmed together near Mt. Joy. In his early 20s, he did 1-W...

Melvin R. Grill, Jr.

Melvin R. Grill, Jr.

Jul 29, 2024

Melvin R. Grill, Jr., age 84, passed away on July 29, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Melvin R. and Violet (Wenger) Grill, Sr.

After graduating from J. P. McCaskey High School, Mel went on to have a successful career at Federal Mogul/NTN where he retired after 47 years of work. He...

Franklyn W. “Frank” Gross

Franklyn W. “Frank” Gross

Jul 28, 2024

Franklyn W. "Frank" Gross, 89, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at LGH. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Daniel R. and Rose M. (Ciccone) Gross. He was the loving husband of Helen (Hilbert) Gross with whom he shared over 64 years of marriage.

He was a 1952 graduate of Lancaster...

John E. Beck

John E. Beck

Jul 27, 2024

John J. Beck, Sr., 83, passed away at his Manheim Township home on Saturday, July 27, 2024. John shared over 35 years with his devoted fiancée Phyllis Yurchak.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Ernest A. and Dorothy (Rucker) Beck. After graduating from West Catholic High School in 1958, he earned his B.S....

Patrick M. Danz

Patrick M. Danz

Jul 26, 2024

Patrick M. Danz of Lancaster, passed away on July 26, 2024. He was 74. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Thomas H. Sr. and Catherine E. Danz. He dedicated over 31 years to the love of his life, Karin Charles.

Pat was the owner and operator of Danz's Barber Shop and...

Rev. Samuel Karebu Wanjau

Rev. Samuel Karebu Wanjau

Jul 26, 2024

Rev. Samuel Karebu Wanjau, 66, resident of Millersville, Pennsylvania went home to be with his Lord on Friday, July 26, 2024. He passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Nyandarua County, Kenya, he was the 4th born son of the late Stephen Wanjau Githuku and Ruth Wanjiku Wanjau. His siblings were the late Rebecca...

Elvin N. Landis

Elvin N. Landis

Jul 26, 2024

Elvin N. Landis, 97, of Lititz, Pennsylvania died on July 26, 2024, at home where he lived for 40 years. The transition into the arms of Jesus was welcomed, underscoring his unfailing faith in God. Mr. Landis was born on December 19, 1926, in the 200-year-old family farmhouse neighboring his home. He was the son of Noah O. Landis...

Ralph E. Esposito, Jr.

Ralph E. Esposito, Jr.

Jul 26, 2024

Ralph E. Esposito, Jr., loving husband, father, and grandfather, formerly of Gloversville, NY, and residing in Lancaster County, PA., passed away peacefully at home at age 89, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 28, 1934, in Gloversville, and was the son of the late Ralph and Ethel Esposito. He was a graduate of...

Larry L. Snyder

Larry L. Snyder

Jul 26, 2024

Larry L. Snyder, age 84, passed away on July 26, 2024 at Hospice and Community Care after a 6-month illness from colon cancer. Born on June 1, 1940 in East Petersburg, he was the son of the late Paul L. and Sara (Frederick) Snyder.

Larry spent many years working as a TV repair technician for J.C. Penney...

Edgardo Laboy

Edgardo Laboy

Jul 25, 2024

Edgardo LaBoy, 53 of York, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his home. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Angelina Perez, and the late Carmelo LaBoy.  Edgardo was known to give the shirt off his back and had the largest heart of anyone you would meet. When walking into a room, everyone immediately knew of...

Arlene B. Martin

Arlene B. Martin

Jul 25, 2024

Arlene B. Martin, 91, of Lititz, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Lloyd W. Martin, who passed away in 2005. Born in East Donegal Twp., she was the daughter of the late Allen F. and Barbara Garber Brubaker. She was...

Shirley A. Aurand

Shirley A. Aurand

Jul 25, 2024

Shirley A. Aurand, age 77, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born in Columbia, she was the beloved daughter of the late John H. and C. Jean (Martin) Blumenschein. Shirley was the cherished wife of William "Bill" R. Aurand, with whom she recently celebrated 50 years of...

Chandrabhaga Joshi

Chandrabhaga Joshi

Jul 25, 2024

Chandrabhaga Joshi, 72, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024. Born in Sarbhan, India, she was the daughter of the late Ramnarayan and Vidya Bhatt. She was the beloved wife of Anil Joshi, and the mother of Ashish and Sankalp Joshi.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 10:30...

Nancy Ann Wickenheiser

Nancy Ann Wickenheiser

Jul 24, 2024

Nancy Ann Wickenheiser, 70, of Lancaster, entered the gates of Heaven on July 24, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John and Nancy (O'Neil) Lutz. She was the loving wife of Dean A. Wickenheiser for over 42 years.

She enjoyed traveling the East Coast with her husband, from Maine to their time...

Beth Anne (Krais) Yanni

Beth Anne (Krais) Yanni

Jul 24, 2024

Beth Anne (Krais) Yanni, 66, of Manheim, PA, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2024. Born in Abington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anna M. (Yoast) and John E. Krais. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel "Danno" Hill who passed in 2012.

A graduate of Abington High School, Beth was a...

David W. Rotert

David W. Rotert

Jul 24, 2024

David W. Rotert, 87, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on July 24, 2024.

Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Herbert H. and Fannie R. Wilson Rotert.

Dave had worked for many years at the Grinnell Corporation. He enjoyed many hobbies. He was an avid birder, music lover, especially the blues...

Dennis L. “Denny” Brown

Dennis L. “Denny” Brown

Jul 24, 2024

Dennis L. "Denny" Brown, 71, of Lancaster, passed away on July 24, 2024. He was the husband of the late Debra M. Van Aulen Brown, who passed away in 2008. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Elvin and Carolyn J. Rittenhouse Brown.

Denny had worked for 8 years for Hummer Sod Farm and...

Ramona Delgado

Ramona Delgado

Jul 23, 2024

Ramona Delgado, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Camuy, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Ramona Ramos and Ramon Lopez.

Ramona was the beloved wife of Ismael Delgado. She was a dedicated member of Nueva Esperanza Church. Known for her love of dressing...

Theodore "Ted" T. Spadea, Jr.

Theodore "Ted" T. Spadea, Jr.

Jul 23, 2024

Theodore T. Spadea, Jr., 76, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Reading Hospital on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Ted shared 43 years of marriage with his wife Anne L. (Eberle) Spadea.

Born in Asheville, NC, he was the son of the late Theodore T. Spadea, Sr. and Betty (Fuller) Spadea.

He attended St. Anthony of...

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