Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Joseph C. Hoffman
Mar 8, 2024
Joseph C. Hoffman, 88, of Willow Valley Communities, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024. Born in Chester, PA, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Vogel) Hoffman. He was the loving husband of Ann (Denkin) Hoffman with whom he shared over 32 years of marriage.
Joe graduated from Chester High School in 1954, West...
James "Jim" Wagner
Mar 8, 2024
James "Jim" Wagner, 81 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully March 8, 2024. He was born to the late Edgar Wagner and Mary Mclune in the summer of 1942. Jim was a graduate of McCaskey Highschool and a proud Marine. After his service, Jim spent time as a truck driver for Armstrong, Yellow Freight and Somers.
A man...
Helen E. Brandt
Mar 8, 2024
Helen E. Brandt, 97, of Millersville, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Mennonite Home Communities, Lancaster. Born in Harrisburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Mathias and Mary (Bubich) Marshall. She was the wife of the late Robert D. "Bob" Brandt who passed away in 2018. She was preceded in death by six siblings...
Pauline Rose Amico
Mar 8, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pauline Rose Amico, a beloved member of the Lancaster community and a devoted nurse, who passed away on March 8, 2024, at the age of 96. She was born on May 11, 1927, in Lancaster, PA to Charles and Rose Steinbaecher. Pauline will be remembered fondly for her...
Mary (Schlegelmilch) Brosey
Mar 8, 2024
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Mary Brosey, fittingly on International Women's Day, March 8, 2024. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael M. and Minnie Hollis Mohn. She was the widow of the late James S. Brosey.
She was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic...
Samuel N. Paone
Mar 8, 2024
Samuel N Paone, much-loved uncle, great uncle, stepfather and friend died at Oak Leaf Manor South, Millersville, PA on March 8, 2024 after a brief illness surrounded by family, friends, the staff of Oak Leaf Manor South and Ascend Hospice aiding him in his last walk in life. He was 87 years old. Samuel was born in Lancaster, PA,...
Josephine "Josie" R. Vellucci
Mar 8, 2024
Josephine R. Vellucci, 92, of Millersville, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born in Naples, Italy on July 22, 1931, to the late Melchiorre and Anna (Cavuoto) Conti. She came to the U.S. in 1948 with her four sisters and two of them remained. Josie was married to the love of her life, Richard, for 69...
Linda Peters
Mar 8, 2024
"Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there has been a trail of happy memories." On March 8, 2024, Linda passed away peacefully with her daughter Wendy by her side.
On September 2, 2022, Linda celebrated 60 years of marriage with her beloved husband Martin, who preceded her to heaven on May 6, 2023. "Being deeply loved by...
Dale Arthur Fuhrer
Mar 8, 2024
Dale Arthur Fuhrer, 66, of Millersville, passed away on March 8, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Shelby (Hart) Royer and the late Elvin Fuhrer.
Dale worked many years in the carpentry field. He moved all over the country and worked on many projects. He was an avid karaoke singer and loved "The Dance"...
Rev. Gerald "Jerry" H. Ihle
Mar 7, 2024
Rev. Gerald "Jerry" H. Ihle, 91, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024, while his beloved wife, Janet, held his hand. Jerry was born in Bethlehem, PA, and was the son of the late Herman and Helena Ihle. He grew up in Fountain Hill, a borough of Lehigh County. Jerry graduated from Fountain Hill High School, Moravian...
Rose Marie Liebl
Mar 7, 2024
Rose Marie Liebl, 88, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on March 7, 2024. She was born to the late Joseph and Marie (Danz) Brill, and she joined her husband, the late Francis L. Liebl, in eternal rest after 39 years of marriage, Francis having preceded her in death in 2007.
Rose dedicated...
Barry E. Dissinger
Mar 7, 2024
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Barry E. Dissinger. He entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 85. Born in Lancaster on Aug. 28, 1938, he was the son of the late Aaron and Elizabeth Dissinger. He shared over 60 years...
Newton Cook
Mar 7, 2024
Newton Cook, 89, of Lititz and formerly of Rawlinsville, passed away on March 7, 2024.
He was the husband of the late Nancy Jane Rinier Cook, who passed away in 2014. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Daniel and Mary Kuhlman.
Newton was a shoe salesman for 50 years, selling shoes...
Richard C. Bauder
Mar 6, 2024
Richard C. Bauder, 88, of Millersville, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on March 6, 2024.
Born in Center Valley, PA, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Eva E. (Yeakel) Bauder. He was the husband of Elizabeth F. Bauder and they were married for 65 years.
Richard...
John Xavier Desanctis
Mar 6, 2024
John Xavier DeSanctis, 89, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John and Frances (Fera) DeSanctis. He was married 40 years to his beloved wife Virginia (Gregory) DeSanctis prior to her passing in 2003.
John was a proud veteran of the US Air Force from...
Sharon Kay King
Mar 6, 2024
Sharon Kay King, 60, of Lancaster, PA, passed on March 6, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer that didn't define her life but instead strengthened her faith.
Sharon was born in Denver, PA to loving parents, Robert, and Irene Hummel. Sharon graduated from Garden Spot High School where she played softball and attended Millersville...
Kathryn B. Rankin
Mar 6, 2024
Kathryn B. Rankin, 93,of Lititz, PA and formerly of Frederick MD and Pequannock Twp, NJ, passed away on March 6, 2024.
She was the loving wife of Donald A. Rankin, Jr. of Lititz, PA. Born in Rochelle, IL, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Anastasia Nugent Bienfang and was preceded in death by her...
Mary T. Horton
Mar 5, 2024
Mary T. Horton, 88, of Lititz, PA, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Brethren Village Retirement Community.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Mary was the daughter of the late Anne (Williams) and James J. Kane. She was the beloved wife of the late Murray R. Horton, who passed away in 2018.
...David J. Slater
Mar 5, 2024
David J. Slater, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away on March 5, 2024. Born on September 1, 1945, in Reading, PA, David was a devoted family man, known for his unwavering love and support for his loved ones.
He was an esteemed Controller CFO at Quaker Plastics and proudly held a Bachelor's Degree from Drexel...
Vicki Lynn Arapolu
Mar 5, 2024
Vicki Lynn (Eddy) Arapolu, 77, of Landisville, PA, formerly of Columbia, PA died peacefully at home on March 5th following a brief battle with cancer.
She was born in Columbia, PA on May 9, 1946, the daughter of the late James Samuel and Janet (Detz) Eddy.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
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