Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
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...
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