Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Annabel Whitehead

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

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

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

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.

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Brandon D. Shupp

Brandon 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

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

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

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...

Dorothy (Roland) Bender

Dorothy (Roland) Bender

Apr 20, 2024

Dorothy (Roland) Bender passed away at St. Anne's Retirement Community on Friday, April 20, 2024 at the age of 103. She was the wife of the late Richard F. Bender who died December 4, 2011.

Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Elsie (Rutter) Roland and Oscar Roland. Dorothy lived most of her...

Georgette L. Walton

Georgette L. Walton

Apr 19, 2024

Georgette L. Walton, 73, of Marietta, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends. Born to the late Martin and Leona Boice in Lancaster, she was a graduate of McCaskey High School.

Georgette was devout in her faith. She courted and married Terry in November 1969 and they spent 58 years together....

Edith V. Tindall

Edith V. Tindall

Apr 19, 2024

Edith V. Tindall, 70, of Drumore, passed away at home, Friday, April 19, 2024. Born in Dover Plains, NY, she was the daughter of the late Augustus and Virginia (Silvernail) Rhodes.

Edith attended Dover Plains High School and then started her family in New York before moving to Pennsylvania. Edith worked for many years as a home...

Paul Brown

Paul Brown

Apr 19, 2024

Paul Brown, 83, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 He was the husband of Yvonne M. Leed Brown, with whom he shared 17 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Karl and Anna Krockenberger Braun.

Paul had worked for Pep Boys in Red Rose Commons as a...

Geraldine Mary Griffith

Geraldine Mary Griffith

Apr 19, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Geraldine Mary Griffith, a woman of great fortitude and dedication. She was born August 16, 1928, in Penn Township, PA, on the family farm known to many as Sego Sago, to the late Harry S. and Ella Mae Lefever. Geraldine peacefully departed from this world on April 19, 2024, surrounded by...

Amos S. Beiler

Amos S. Beiler

Apr 19, 2024

Amos S. Beiler, age 94, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024. He was born in Paradise Township to the late Henry K. and Sarah Beiler. He was the husband of the late Frances (Sally) Beiler with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.

He served in the US Marines during the Korean War.

Amos loved...

Pamela Tell Elliott

Pamela Tell Elliott

Apr 19, 2024

Pamela Tell Elliott, age 74 of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully with family at her side on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Pam was born in Clifton, NJ in 1949, daughter of the late William and Eleanor (Elmes) Tell. She was a 1967 graduate of Holy Cross High School in Dover, DE. She received a bachelors degree in...

Dr. Eugene D. Savoye

Dr. Eugene D. Savoye

Apr 18, 2024

Dr. Eugene D. Savoye passed away in Lancaster, PA on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 93 years of age.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Rennie Revell Savoye. They were married in Lancaster, PA on September 25, 1982. Dr. Savoye and his first wife, Margie Ann Savoye, were divorced in 1976.

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Elise S. Mcgee

Elise S. Mcgee

Apr 18, 2024

Elise S. McGee, 71, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024. Born on September 10, 1952 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dorothea and James L. Shields, Jr. She graduated from Cecilian Academy in Philadelphia in 1970. She married her husband Hugh P. McGee, with whom she would have celebrated 49 years...

Robert E. Barnes

Robert E. Barnes

Apr 18, 2024

Robert E. Barnes, 92, of Lititz, PA, passed away at Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation on Thursday, April 18, 2024. His wife, Freida (Albright) Barnes passed away in 2012, one day shy of their 52nd wedding anniversary. He was born in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Wilson G. and Marguerite (Hoffman) Barnes.

He served in the US...

James R. Eckman, Sr.

James R. Eckman, Sr.

Apr 17, 2024

James R. Eckman, Sr., 60, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on April 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John C. and Violet E. Eckman.

Shortly after his high school graduation, Jim decided to enlist in the United States Army. During his time in the...

Juan Torres

Juan Torres

Apr 17, 2024

Juan Torres, 62, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Juan was born in New York to Maria Hortencia (Vazquez) Torres and the late Iraldy Torres Irizarry. He grew up surrounded by the love of his family, including his brother, Esequiel "Zeke" Torres, who survives him.

Juan was...

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