Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Alexei Rodriguez-Balceiro

Alexei Rodriguez-Balceiro

Jun 9, 2024

Alexei Rodriguez-Balceiro, 42, of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 9, 2024. Born in Centro Habana, Cuba he was the son of Raul Ambrosio Rodriguez Iglesias and Isabel Balceiro Chaval. He was the longtime companion of Alexis Milian Viol.

Alexei was a dedicated employee of the Holiday Inn in Lancaster.

A Prayer Service will be...

Mary Jane Darrenkamp

Mary Jane Darrenkamp

Jun 9, 2024

Mary Jane Darrenkamp, 93, of Willow Valley, formerly of Lancaster, died peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024. She was born in East Petersburg and was the daughter to the late Sam and Lynn (Eshelman) Powl.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband Gerald "Jerry" G. Darrenkamp in 2011. Hand in hand for 59 years they were...

Eckert "Eck" Slaymaker Erb

Eckert "Eck" Slaymaker Erb

Jun 9, 2024

Born on April 30, 1940 to the late Almeda and Eckert S. Erb Sr. in Paradise, PA, Eck would say that being born in Paradise means he is halfway to heaven. On Sunday, June 9, 2024 Eck made it all the way to heaven while in the arms of his cherished wife Beverly and their dog Winnie by his...

Nancy Carol Selby

Nancy Carol Selby

Jun 9, 2024

Nancy Carol Selby, 92, formerly of California, passed away on June 9, 2024 at Keystone Villa in Ephrata, PA. She was the wife of the late Ralph Selby, who passed away in 1995. Born in San Jose, CA, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Amy Smith Hamlin. Nancy had worked for many years in secretarial positions...

Janie R. Miller Ellis

Janie R. Miller Ellis

Jun 9, 2024

Janie Ruth Ellis, 74, of Lancaster, PA passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024. She was the wife of Deacon Andrew Ellis; they shared 31 years of marriage. Born in Washington, DC, Janie was the second daughter of the late Frank L. Reeves and Janie B. White Reeves.

Janie spent most of her employment years working in Early...

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...

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