Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Kathleen F. Roth
Apr 27, 2024
Kathleen F. Roth, 65, a cherished member of the Lancaster community, peacefully departed on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Hospice & Community Care of Mount Joy.
Kathy, born and raised in Lancaster, was the beloved daughter of Carl and Fay (Fasnacht) Eberly. For four decades, she dedicated her professional life to various finance roles in Lancaster, culminating...
Brett Michael Lowe
Apr 26, 2024
Brett Michael Lowe, 35, of Manheim unexpectedly passed on Friday, April 26, 2024, at his home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Gary L. Lowe companion of Pam Diem, and Brenda L. Kauffman Lowe companion of Curt D. Casciano. He was a graduate of Manheim Township High School where he played soccer. Brett worked for UPS, and...
James Lee “Zip” Zimmerman
Apr 26, 2024
James Lee "Zip" Zimmerman, 75, of Ronks, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Penn State Medical Center, Lancaster. Born in Paradise, he was the son of the late William and Bertha Cooper Zimmerman. He worked as a tow motor operator for the former Bristol Co., Elizabethtown. Zip had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed fly fishing,...
Aida Victoria Mendez
Apr 26, 2024
Aida Victoria Mendez, 88, of Lancaster, passed away on April 26, 2024.
She was the wife of the late Juan Antonio Mendez, who passed away in 2008. Born in Lares, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Carmen Girau and Carmelo Mendez Tellado.
Aida had worked at Weaver Chicken, now known as Tyson...
Charles Joseph Samas
Apr 25, 2024
Charles Joseph Samas of Lancaster, PA, passed peacefully on the evening of April 25, 2024, to join his beloved wife, Anna Laura Samas, and his sweet Lord Jesus. He was preceded in death by his devoted brother, Lawrence Salvador Samas, and survived by his loving family, Laura Damiani, Elisabeth Martin, and Byron Damiani, Jr.
Charles Samas, a...
Lewis Montgomery Lim
Apr 24, 2024
Lewis Montgomery Lim was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on April 16th, 2024, and passed into glory at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on April 24th, 2024. He is survived by his parents, James and Dana Lim, his siblings, Miles and Zoey Lim, and his grandparents, Craig Thompson, Lynne Thompson, and Cesar Lim. Lewis is now in company with his deceased...
Kenneth J. Roberts, Sr.
Apr 24, 2024
Kenneth J. Roberts, Sr., 80, of New Providence, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, following a courageous fight with cancer. Born in Brockton, MA, he was the son of the late William and Greta (Barry) Roberts. He was the loving husband of Kelly, with whom he shared 44 wonderful years together.
Kenny joined the Navy...
Jacqueline N. “Jackie” Young
Apr 24, 2024
Jacqueline N. "Jackie" Young, 93, of St. John's Herr Estate and formerly of Lancaster; passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Luther Acres. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Martin V. and Maude E. (Lowery) Evans. She was the wife of the late Jacob F. Young, Sr. who passed away in 2013.
Jackie...
Barbara Lindsey
Apr 24, 2024
Barbara Lindsey, 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away from dementia at Willow Valley Communities on April 24, 2024, with her children by her side. Barbara relocated to Lancaster in 2016 after spending most of her adult life in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Barbara earned several degrees and certifications that equipped her for a life of service and leadership. She...
Maria P. Artale
Apr 24, 2024
Born 11/12/1932 the North Bronx, New York, Died 04/24/2024 in Lititz, PA at age 91 yrs.
Maria played both the piano and cello in High School and College. She graduated from Hunter College, NYC with a BA in Music and received an Early Childhood Teaching Certification in 1954. She subsequently became the director of a North New...
Olympia Sipe
Apr 24, 2024
Olympia Sipe, 89, of Lititz passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 24, 2024, at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. Born in Reading, PA on October 18, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Gregory and Dorothea Yoannides Ganikon.
Olympia was a graduate of Mount Penn High School in Reading, the Reading Business Institute and Bryland Beauty School....
Gary L. Paporello
Apr 24, 2024
Gary L. Paporello (69) passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at home in Manheim after a brief illness. He was born in Jersey City, NJ and was the son of the late Louis Paporello and Doris (Pfeifle) Paporello. He spent many years living lakeside in beautiful Sussex County, NJ before retiring to Manheim, PA for the last decade....
Annabel Whitehead
Apr 23, 2024
Annabel Whitehead, born March 5th, 1948, our beautiful beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, passed away on April 23, 2024. At the age of 76. Born in Ridgeway, SC. she was the daughter of the late Daniel Woodard and Gracie Woods.
Annabel was a graduate of William Penn Sr. High School in York, PA. She...
Pastor Wallace Daniel "Dan" Harley
Apr 22, 2024
Pastor Wallace Daniel "Dan" Harley, 82, of Lancaster, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy surrounded by his family.
Born in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of the late Francis D. and Berniece Alene Gerhart Harley. Dan was the loving husband of...
Mark E. Lapp
Apr 22, 2024
Mark E. Lapp, age 63, passed away on April 22, 2024 at his residence. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late J. Thomas and S. Irene (Walker) Lapp.
Graduated from Conestoga Valley High School 1978 he has remained loyal to his Lancaster County roots.
From the time he could walk, Mark was...
Pearl D. Landis
Apr 21, 2024
Pearl D. Landis, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Lancaster Nursing & Rehab.
Pearl was an animal lover, especially cats. She used to enjoy going on motorcycle trips with her late husband. She enjoyed cooking and solving puzzles. She will be deeply missed by her family.
Watch the tribute videoBrandon D. Shupp
Apr 21, 2024
Brandon D. Shupp, 35, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Debra L. (Brubaker) Shupp.
Brandon loved anything that could go fast. Not many people can say they were able to buy their dream car, but Brandon did. His prized possession was his 2002...
Valerie C. Stoltzfus
Apr 20, 2024
Valerie C. Stoltzfus, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and dedicated educator, passed away on April 20, 2024, at the age of 70, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Born in Los Angeles, CA, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Patricia (Finton) Loya.
Valerie's life was one of love, perseverance, and service. She met...
Robert F. Wenger
Apr 20, 2024
Robert F. Wenger "Bob", 77, of Quarryville, peacefully passed away on April 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife Debbie and friends who all prayed for a peaceful goodbye. Born to the late John E. and Blanche Wenger in Lancaster, PA, Bob lived a life marked by simplicity, dedication, and love.
For 40 years, Bob worked as...
Harry M. Graver
Apr 20, 2024
Harry M. Graver went home to be with The Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He celebrated his 66th birthday in March of this year. Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of Melvin J. Graver of Lititz, and the late Arlene H. Martin Graver who passed away in 2023.
Harry recently retired from RR Donnelley...
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