Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Carlos Manuel Luciano, Sr.
Mar 5, 2024
Carlos Manuel Luciano, Sr. 78, passed away at his Ephrata residence on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Maximino Luis and Ana Maria (Plaza) Luciano.
Carlos shared 54 years of marriage with his wife Blanche I. Luciano. He worked at Tyson Foods...
Sherry Lynn Ressler
Mar 5, 2024
Sherry Lynn Ressler, 75, of Conestoga, passed away peacefully at Hospice surrounded by her loving family on March 5, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.
Sherry was born in Ephrata and was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Gus E. Forte. After having her children, she earned her GED and attended nursing school, earning her LPN...
John Lambert Botham
Mar 4, 2024
John Lambert Botham, 93, of Strasburg, PA, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, at Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He shared 69 years of marriage with his wife Ruby (Shubotham) Botham. John and Ruby were both born in Wishaw, Scotland and they immigrated to the United States on July 7, 1956.
He earned an associate degree from...
Stephen E. Sugar
Mar 3, 2024
Stephen E. Sugar, 83, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on March 3, 2024 at Kadima Nursing and Rehab Center in Lititz.
He was the wife of Marie A. Dillon Sugar. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Harold and Anna Rosenweig Sugar.
Stephen had worked as a long-time training office for...
James D. Stauffer
Mar 3, 2024
James Dulebohn Stauffer passed away on March 3, 2024 at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital after a brief illness at the age of 91. "Jim" was born in Lancaster, PA on December, 3 1932.
A long time Lancaster County resident, Jim grew up in Landisville where his parents Alta and Earle Stauffer operated Stauffer's Grocery store in the center...
Jack F. Parke, Jr.
Mar 3, 2024
Jack F. Parke, Jr., 83, of New Providence, passed away on March 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jack F. Parke Sr., and Alice (Smith) Parke.
Jack dedicated many years to his community as a real estate appraiser, and owner/operator of Parke Appraisals, and Solanco Realty,...
Thanh Cong Trinh
Mar 2, 2024
Thanh Cong Trinh passed away peacefully in his sleep early on Saturday morning, March 2, 2024 at his home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His wife, Kim, and son, Nam, were by his side. More family quickly gathered to be with him and to honor him. More details about Thanh Trinh and the life he led can be found in the...
Michael R. Bowers
Mar 2, 2024
Michael R. Bowers, 83, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at his residence. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of the late Cyrus and Phoebe (Burkheimer) Bowers. He was the husband of Kathleen T. Bowers.
After serving in the Navy, Mike embarked on a successful career leading the sales organizations for both Krown and...
Stephen F. André
Mar 2, 2024
Stephen A. André. 75, of Lancaster, passed away at his vacation home in Greentown, PA on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
He was the husband of Mary C. Crowell André, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage this past June 3rd. Born in Stroudsburg, he was the son of the late Llewelyn "Lew" and Elizabeth Parker André....
Sage Tower Mumma
Mar 1, 2024
Sage Tower Mumma, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday March 1, 2024 in Lancaster, PA, after an extended illness. Born October 6, 1943, in Boston, MA, to James Wilson Tower and Dorothy Parsons Moore Tower, she spent her formative years (1945-1966) in Darien, CT. She graduated from The Brearley School in 1962 and from Chatham College in 1966. While...
Marian J. Hess
Mar 1, 2024
Marian J. Hess, 93, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Brethren Village Retirement Community, Lititz. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Verna Shultz Kreider. Marian was the loving wife of the late Richard H. Hess for 67 years before his passing in 2018. For most of her life,...
Randy Davis “Grif” Griffith
Mar 1, 2024
Randy Davis "Grif" Griffith, 69 of New Providence, Passed from this world to his happy hunting grounds on Friday, March 1, 2024. Born February 20,1955 to John and Madeline (Bowers) Griffith of Lancaster. He was raised by his grandparents Chester & Clara Bowers. He was the devoted and loving husband of Nancy (Gainer) Griffith, who was his soul mate...
Paul E. Tangert
Feb 29, 2024
Paul E. Tangert, 79, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Esther M. (Fisher) and Harry A. Tangert Sr.
Paul was a devoted and beloved husband of the late Doris (Hahn) Tangert, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. He was...
Reverend Carl E. Petters
Feb 29, 2024
Reverend Carl Eugene Petters, 89, formerly of Conestoga, joined his wife, Donna Lou Petters, in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 29, 2024 . He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on January 1, 1935, to Carl F. and Catharine Young Petters. After living in Lancaster as a young boy, his family moved to a...
John C. Hampilos
Feb 28, 2024
John C. Hampilos, 62, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on February 28, 2024 in Philadelphia. John was the son of the late Christ J. and Elaine J. (Katsaras) Hampilos.
John lived most of his life in Lancaster, PA. When John was younger, he worked at Chris' Food Market, which was his family's grocery store and then later,...
Stephen C. Weiss
Feb 28, 2024
Stephen C. Weiss, 62, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Steve shared 10 years of marriage with his wife Tricia L. (White) Weiss.
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George W. Weiss, Sr., and Fay M. (Lefever) Weiss. Steve attended Lancaster Catholic High School and Penn...
Tammy Marie Slocum
Feb 28, 2024
Our world went dim when heaven gained an angel on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Tammy Marie Slocum, 65, of Manheim, passed away at UPMC Lititz unexpectedly. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Rosalie (Ditzler) Ault and the late Dale E. Stoner. She was the loving military wife of Timothy L. Slocum, with whom she shared 38 years...
Sue Steffy
Feb 28, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sue Steffy, a beloved wife and mother, who peacefully left this earth on February 28, 2024 at the age of 65. Born on April 21, 1958, Sue graced the world with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her family. She leaves behind her devoted husband Scott and their cherished children:...
Gerald “Jerry” R. Evans
Feb 27, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" R. Evans, 85, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Ethel (Rankin) and Henry Evans. Jerry will forever be remembered as a devoted husband of over 56 years to his beloved wife, Bernadette (Keim) Evans.
He was...
Robert H. Devenney
Feb 27, 2024
Robert H. (Bobby D.) Devenney, 76, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Richard C. and Mildred (Hitz) Devenney. Bob was the loving husband of Linda C. (Shoemaker) Devenney with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage.
Bob was a 1966...
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