Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
John C. Krouse
Jun 2, 2024
John C. Krouse, 77, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Born in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Stephen Krouse and Margaret (Andrykovitch).
John was a proud graduate of Westmont Hilltop High School in Johnstown, PA and furthered his education at Millersville University, with a BS in mathmatics.
His...
Phillip “Phil” M. Hearn
Jun 2, 2024
Phillip "Phil" M. Hearn, age 30, passed away at his home on June 2, 2024. Born in Lancaster, Phil was the son of the late Michael D. Hearn and Debbie Templeton of Lititz.
Phil was a 2012 graduate of Manheim Township High School and a junior firefighter for the Neffsville Fire Company. He was also a semi...
Kelly K. Roberts
Jun 2, 2024
Kelly K. Roberts, 91, from New Providence, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Born in Lancaster on February 9, 1933, Kelly was the devoted wife of Kenneth J. Roberts, Sr., who preceded her in death by just 39 days on April 24, 2024.
Kelly's life was a tapestry of adventure and love. Married to Kenny for...
Xuan Thi Le
Jun 2, 2024
Xuan Thi Le went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2024, at the age of 99. Born in Vietnam to the late Ho Chung Le and Hoat Thi Le, Xuan was a beloved mother and grandmother.
Xuan was known for her devout faith. Her caring and loving demeanor touched the lives of all who...
Barbara E. Clark
Jun 2, 2024
Barbara E. Clark, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Penn State Lancaster Hospital.
She was born April 6, 1931 in Newville, PA to James Howard Fry and Barbara Ellen (Quawn) Fry. She was the wife of Ralph E. "Mike" Clark, Jr. They were married for 61 years prior to his passing in...
Edward D. Kemmler
Jun 2, 2024
Edward D. Kemmler, Jr., a lifelong resident of Lancaster, raised on Cabbage Hill, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the age of 90. Born to the late Irene (Fritz) and Edward D. Kemmler, Sr., he was the beloved husband of the late D. Loretta (Berkheimer), with whom he celebrated over 43 years of marriage.
Edward...
Ines Silva
Jun 2, 2024
Ines Silva, age 67, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Born in New York City, Ines was the daughter of the late Pablo Rodriguez and Yvonne Rosario.
Ines was a talented cook and a member of Cristo es el Refugio Church.
Ines will be deeply missed by her husband of...
Evelyn Grace Jackson
Jun 1, 2024
Evelyn Grace Jackson was born November 26, 2019, in West Burlington, Iowa. Right away, it was clear that she adored her sister and that she would be a child who would take life in stride. At 20 months old, Evelyn was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer called neuroblastoma. Seeking the very best treatment and a chance of...
Gerald D. "Smitty” Smith
Jun 1, 2024
Gerald D. Smith "Smitty," 69, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.
Gerald was born November 1st, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Carl and Charlotte Smith. Gerald is preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Smith. He is survived by his wife Catherine Smith, son Doug Smith, and brother Dan...
Trudy Carrole Carrigan
Jun 1, 2024
Trudy Carrole Carrigan, 74, of Quarryville, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 1, 2024. She was born to the late Elvin and June Herr in Lancaster and was a graduate of Solanco High School, class of 1967. Trudy went on to dedicate over 30 years of her life as a machine operator with Exide Technology.
In 1968,...
Mary Lou Torp-Smith
Jun 1, 2024
Mary Lou Torp-Smith, 96, a resident of Willow Street PA passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. She was born August 30, 1927, in Kansas City Kansas, to Thomas Clinton Brumley and Mary Dorris Lester.
Mary Lou grew up in Chicago, where she graduated high school, and worked for US Steel. She married Arne Torp-Smith in 1955....
Mary Ellen Kreider
Jun 1, 2024
Mary Ellen Kreider, 91, of Lititz, PA and formerly of Norwich, VT died peacefully on Saturday June 1, 2024. Mary Ellen was born in Lititz to the late Ellen Mae (Peters) and Harry Koehler Galebach. She was formerly married to the late Donald Lester Kreider. They raised their four boys, John Richard, Paul Allen, David Kendall and Greg (Long)...
E. Jacqueline Mckeeman
Jun 1, 2024
E. Jacqueline (Queroli) McKeeman died peacefully at Willow Valley Community on June 1, 2024, at the age of 99.
Born in Philadelphia April 2, 1925, she enjoyed the local recreation center where she participated in basketball, gymnastics and swimming. At 16 she became a city champion in the freestyle and also became a city pool lifeguard. Jackie...
Calliope M. Gerovasilis
Jun 1, 2024
Calliope M. Gerovasilis, 94, passed away on June 1, 2024, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born on February 2, 1930, in Asfendiou, Kos, Greece. She was the daughter of Stamatios Monahas and Stamatia Alahioti Monahas. Calliope was married to the late Vasilios Gerovasilis.
Calliope and her family emigrated from Greece to Canada in 1966...
Agustina Altagracia Juliao
May 31, 2024
Sen᷈ora Agustina A. Juliao, 80 years old, of Brooklyn New York and formerly Lititz Pennsylvania, has sadly passed away on 31 May 2024 at The Masonic Village of Elizabethtown, PA.
Born in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic. She was the daughter of the late Eduardo Juliao and Natalia Eligia Garcia de Juliao and sister to nine siblings.
...Gail M. Lombardo
May 31, 2024
Gail M. Lombardo passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Patrick O. Bowman and Dorothy Reinthaler Bowman and by Joseph J Lombardo. She is survived by her siblings Scott Bowman, Ann Bering, John Bowman, and Kathy Wyerman, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other treasured family members and...
Francis E. Bujniewicz
May 31, 2024
Francis E. Bujniewicz, 74, of Lititz, passed away at Kadima Nursing and Rehabilitation on Friday, May 31, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Sophie (Swick) and Edward M. Bujniewicz. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Susan J. (Kensinger).
Francis had a fulfilling career as a Chemistry Teacher at...
James R. Hildebrand
May 31, 2024
James R. Hildebrand, 72, of Lancaster, passed away on May 31, 2024.
He was the husband of Michelle A. Fedor Hildebrand, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage this past May 1st. Born in Rantoul, IL, he was the son of the late John and Eleanor Miller Hildebrand.
Jim had worked as a prison...
Wayne S. Siegrist
May 31, 2024
Wayne S. Siegrist, 72, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024at his home in Lititz, PA.
Wayne was born in Lititz, PA on December 31, 1951, and graduated from Warwick High School. Wayne was many things, a born farmer, a skilled stonemason, a doting father, and a collector of copper antiques. He enjoyed spending time hosting friends...
Robert W. “Bob” Moyer
May 30, 2024
Robert W. "Bob" Moyer, 76, of Lancaster, formerly of Allentown, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his home. His loving wife remained at his side throughout a seven-year struggle with PLS and ALS. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence A. and Althea A. (Ritter) Moyer. He was the loving husband of Sharon...
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