Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Elizabeth S. Gallo

Elizabeth S. Gallo

Jun 9, 2024

Elizabeth S. Gallo, 89, of Lancaster passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Macrina Sinopoli. Elizabeth was the loving wife of Kenneth R. Gallo, and they shared 59 years of marriage together.

Elizabeth was a devout Catholic and was a faithful member of St....

Elizabeth Flather Haddad

Elizabeth Flather Haddad

Jun 8, 2024

Elizabeth Flather Haddad (Betsey), age 84, of Willow Street, Pennsylvania (adjacent to Lancaster), died on June 8, 2024, after a long illness. She was a dedicated educator and a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother.

Betsey was born in Boston in 1939 to John Rogers Flather and Elizabeth Newell Flather and grew up in Lowell, Massachusetts....

Lawonya Kim Heckstall

Lawonya Kim Heckstall

Jun 8, 2024

Lawonya Kim Heckstall, 60 of Lancaster, PA passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024. She was the longtime life partner of Ricardo Mack. She was born March 24, 1964, in Virginia Beach, VA, and raised in Norfolk, VA. She was the daughter of the late Delores Minggia and Elbert Heckstall and stepfather William Minggia. Wonda and Ricardo shared forty-three wonderful...

Doris Mae Harnish

Doris Mae Harnish

Jun 8, 2024

Doris Mae Harnish, 92, of Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, formerly of Strasburg, passed away on June 8, 2024.

Born in Neffsville, she was the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Florence M. Schoenberger Killian. She was the former wife of the late Richard W. "Dick" Harnish, who passed away in 2008.

She worked as...

Cynthia Ann (Nee Rehkugler) Phillips

Cynthia Ann (Nee Rehkugler) Phillips

Jun 8, 2024

Cynthia Ann Phillips (nee Rehkugler), age 52 of Christiana, PA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

Cindy was born and raised in the southern end of Lancaster County. Cindy graduated from Solanco High School in 1989 and furthered her education with a Bachelor Degree in Health Science from Lock Haven University. Cindy...

Mary Herr

Mary Herr

Jun 8, 2024

Mary Herr, 90, formerly of Millersville, went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2024, at Quarryville Presbyterian Home in Quarryville, PA. Born on May 27, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Almaretta Roland. She was married to Bill Herr from October 18, 1953, until he passed away on August 23, 2010.

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Lauren Nichole Mckinney

Lauren Nichole Mckinney

Jun 7, 2024

Lauren Nichole McKinney, 37, of Mountville, left this earth on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Pottstown Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the beloved daughter of Steven (Kimberly) McKinney and Kimberly (Gary) Wenger.

Lauren had a soul who drew others to her. Her vibrant charm and outgoing personality made everyone feel loved even in their darkest of...

Henry E. “Hank” Williams

Henry E. “Hank” Williams

Jun 7, 2024

Henry E. "Hank" Williams, 78, of New Holland, formerly of Lititz, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at WellSpan York Hospital. Born in Shenandoah, PA, he was the son of the late Henry E. and Josephine D. (Olivetto) Williams. He was the husband of Denise (Moran) Williams.

He worked as an Aero-Space engineer for over 28 years...

Misael “Shorty” Martinez

Misael “Shorty” Martinez

Jun 7, 2024

Misael "Shorty" Martinez, 58, of Lancaster, was welcomed into the open arms of Jesus, on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico he was the beloved son of Antonio Martinez Nieves and Adelaida Rivera Torres and was later adopted by Violet Roman and the late Nelson Roman. Misael was the loving significant other...

Michael R. Musto

Michael R. Musto

Jun 7, 2024

Michael R. Musto, 70, of Bradford, PA, a beloved brother and uncle, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at his residence.

Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Richard G. and Janice M. (Ferman) Musto. Mike acted as caregiver to his parents for many years before their passing.

Mike...

James Patrick Owens

James Patrick Owens

Jun 6, 2024

James Patrick Owens, age 76, of Pequea passed away on June 6, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital. Married on June 4, 1977, he was the devoted and beloved husband of Mary F. Owens.

Throughout his life, James had a passion for WWII history and a love for cars, particularly Porsches. He cherished spending time with his grandkids...

Robert J. Wagner, Sr.

Robert J. Wagner, Sr.

Jun 6, 2024

Robert J. Wagner, Sr. of St. Anne's Retirement Community, was welcomed into the gates of heaven on June 6, 2024. He was born in Lancaster on March 4, 1935, to Conrad Wagner Sr. and Mary (Houser) Wagner. He will be remembered as the loving and devoted husband of Helen I. (Roby) Wagner for over 67 years.

At...

Doris M. Shinton

Doris M. Shinton

Jun 5, 2024

Doris M. Shinton, 59, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Langhorne Manor Health & Rehab, Langhorne, PA. Born in Lancaster, Doris was the daughter of the late Paul W. and Dorothy L. (Shuey) Shinton.

Of the Protestant Faith, Doris attended Grace Baptist Church, Rohrerstown. She was an employee for more than 20 years...

George Phillip Kimber

George Phillip Kimber

Jun 5, 2024

George Phillip Kimber, 97, of Lititz, PA, with faith in his Savior, Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024. Born in Lynn, MA, he was the son of the late Joshua and Mary (Hannify) Kimber. He was married 40 years to his beloved wife Kathleen (Keeney) Kimber.

George was a proud veteran of the US...

George A. Santiago

George A. Santiago

Jun 4, 2024

George A. Santiago Sr., 58, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024. George was born to Antonio and Minerva Santiago in Puerto Rico and found his way to Lancaster PA where he made his home.

George was married to the love of his life, Sue Santiago, for 33 wonderful years. Together, they raised a beautiful family and...

Therese Jackson

Therese Jackson

Jun 4, 2024

Therese Jackson, 91, of New Providence joined her Heavenly Father on June 4, 2024. She was the wife of the late Charles Jackson. Born in Astoria, Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Charlotte (Kress) O'Rourke.

Therese had been a medical administrator in the New York area, working for several health organizations in...

Deborah A. Shepps

Deborah A. Shepps

Jun 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah A. Shepps, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and esteemed member of the sports community. Born on March 29, 1957, in Wynnewood, PA, Deborah peacefully departed from this world on June 3, 2024. She put up a valiant fight against breast cancer for three years.

Deborah...

Daniel B. Pelletier

Daniel B. Pelletier

Jun 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel B. Pelletier announces his recent passing aged 60 years young, of Lititz, PA on June 3, 2024. Born and raised in Middletown, CT, he was the son of the late Bertrand and Patricia (Gorneau) Pelletier. He was the loving husband of Krista A. Pelletier where they recently celebrated 20...

Theodore H. “Ted” Reese Sr.

Theodore H. “Ted” Reese Sr.

Jun 3, 2024

Theodore H. "Ted" Reese Sr., 88, of Lancaster passed away June 3, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Victor and Elizabeth (Musser) Reese. He shared over 67 years of love and memories with his wife, Roxanne L. Reese before her passing on May 13, 2024.

He proudly served in the US Army....

Marie (Digiovanna) Reuling

Marie (Digiovanna) Reuling

Jun 2, 2024

Marie (DiGiovanna) Reuling of Strasburg, PA passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024 at the age of 98.

She was born on March 18, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY to Sicilian immigrants – the late Mateo & Calogera (Federico) DiGiovanna.

She was the beloved wife of the late Adriaan Reuling for 66 years. Their marriage was...

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