Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Joseph Albert Radwanski

Joseph Albert Radwanski

Mar 26, 2024

Joseph Albert "Joe" Radwanski, 73, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024. Born in Butler, PA, he was the son of the late Andrew and Veronica (Wojtyna) Radwanski. He celebrated his 36th wedding anniversary with his wife Lindy (Clark) Radwanski on the date of his passing.

Joe attended Penn State University for Horticulture and at...

Mary Sheaffer Hagans

Mary Sheaffer Hagans

Mar 26, 2024

Mary Sheaffer Hagans passed away at Ephrata Manor on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She celebrated her 100th birthday on Christmas Eve with all of her family in attendance. Mary was the daughter of Ira Victor and Clara Munson Sheaffer. She was the wife of the late John William Hagans, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage.

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Horst U. Draeger

Horst U. Draeger

Mar 25, 2024

Horst U. Draeger 90, of Lancaster passed away peacefully March 25,2024. Horst was born in Berlin Germany. He graduated from High School, top of his class, in Landshut, Germany. While in Landshut, he met the love of his life, who just happened to be the girl next door. Horst and Ursula were married in 1956.

Prior to...

James E. “Jim” Rosenthal

James E. “Jim” Rosenthal

Mar 25, 2024

James E. "Jim" Rosenthal, 80, of Lancaster passed away peacefully Monday, March 25, 2024. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Eli and Arlene (Pinkerton) Rosenthal. He was the loving husband of Eleanor "Ellie" Rosenthal with whom he shared over 53 years of marriage.

He enjoyed his trips to Rehoboth Beach alongside his...

Samuel "Sam" E. Harsh

Samuel "Sam" E. Harsh

Mar 24, 2024

Samuel "Sam" E. Harsh, a devoted husband, loving father, pop-pop, and proud veteran, passed away at the age of 75. Sam was born in Bareville, PA, to the late Florence E. and Marvin L. Harsh. He shared almost 53 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Anna F. (Wright) Harsh.

Sam was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey...

James "Jamie" Edward Schlauch, Sr.

James "Jamie" Edward Schlauch, Sr.

Mar 24, 2024

The passing of James 'Jamie' Edward Schlauch has left a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many with his kind and adventurous spirit. Born in Lancaster, PA on November 21, 1970, Jamie was the son of the late Kenneth...

William Gonzalez

William Gonzalez

Mar 23, 2024

William Gonzalez, 66, of Brooksville, FL and formerly of Lancaster, entered eternal rest on March 23, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manhattan, he was the son of the late Diego and Julia Gonzalez. He cherished over 47 years of love, marriage, and memories with Carmen Gonzalez.

A man of God,...

Jeffrey James Bunting

Jeffrey James Bunting

Mar 23, 2024

Jeffrey James "Jeff" Bunting, 66, of Willow Street, passed away on March 23, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James and Elva (Groff) Bunting.

Jeff was a 1976 graduate of Manheim Township High School. He worked in the maintenance department for the Strasburg Railroad. Jeff enjoyed fishing, reading, antiquing, was an avid...

Larry L. Frymyer

Larry L. Frymyer

Mar 23, 2024

Larry L. Frymyer, 70 of Brunnerville, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation in Reading. He was born in Lancaster, the son of the late Carl D. and Jeanette M. (Grumbling) Frymyer.

A 1973 graduate of Warwick High School, Larry bled Warrior Red and Black. During the Winter of 1967 he began...

Sandra J. "Sandy" Smith Myers

Sandra J. "Sandy" Smith Myers

Mar 22, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sandra J. "Sandy" Myers on March 22, 2024, a resilient soul who graced this earth with her presence for seventy-four years. Sandra faced the challenges of a Parkinson's diagnosis with unwavering grace and dignity for over two decades, embodying strength in the face of adversity. Born on August 14, 1949, in...

Louis A. Marotti, Jr., Md, Phd, Faans

Louis A. Marotti, Jr., Md, Phd, Faans

Mar 22, 2024

Louis A. Marotti Jr., 51, of Lititz, PA passed away suddenly after a brief illness on March 22, 2024.  Lou was born in New Haven, CT and grew up in East Haven, CT. He was valedictorian of his graduating class at Notre Dame High School of West Haven. Lou graduated magna cum laude from Yale University in 1994, and...

Marilyn E. Martin

Marilyn E. Martin

Mar 21, 2024

Marilyn E. Martin, 81, a Willow Street, PA, resident, and a registered nurse for more than 40 years, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 21 after a lengthy illness.

She was the wife of Gerald Martin, who she married on Oct. 16, 1965, and the mother of Dianne (David) O'Connor...

Lori A. Ward

Lori A. Ward

Mar 21, 2024

Lori A. Ward, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished member of her community, passed away at the age of 50 after bravely battling cancer.

Lori was born in Lancaster, PA, and was the daughter of Jean and the late Lawrence Hambleton. She shared nearly 24 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Patrick Ward. Lori was...

Kenneth B. Kimmel

Kenneth B. Kimmel

Mar 21, 2024

Kenneth B. Kimmel, 83, of Lancaster, passed away at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Ken shared 57 years of marriage with his wife Sara Jane (Hatter) Kimmel.

Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Milton J. and Lois M. (Heckert) Kimmel. He attended Tremont High School and completed...

Rosemary Alapick

Rosemary Alapick

Mar 21, 2024

Rosemary Alapick, 83, of Leola, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on March 21, 2024. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Rose (Abend) Carpist. She was married 61 years to her beloved husband, George Alapick, Jr. Their marriage occurred on the 25th anniversary of her parents' wedding.

Rosemary was...

Marjorie Ida Kinder

Marjorie Ida Kinder

Mar 21, 2024

Marjorie (Midge) Ida Kinder, eighty-three of Lititz, died in residential care at Moravian Manor Communities under Hospice Care on March 21, 2024, following a yearlong battle with a rare form of cancer. She is survived by her husband, Rick, whom she shared 61 years of marriage (sweethearts in college).

The daughter of Beatrice and Harvey Pries, Midge...

Frederick “Fred” Busswood

Frederick “Fred” Busswood

Mar 21, 2024

Frederick "Fred" Busswood, 91, passed away on Thursday, March 21 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was born in Elmira, New York to the late Fred and Frances Busswood. Fred was the beloved husband of the late Roberta "Bobbi" Busswood for almost 65 years. They lived in Conestoga for many years then moved to Millersville.

In...

Emerita Gonzalez Saez

Emerita Gonzalez Saez

Mar 20, 2024

Emerita Gonzalez Saez, 65, of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Hipolito Gonzalez Molina and Leonarda Rodriguez.

She was a master seamstress that worked for local wedding designers.

Emerita is survived by her daughter, Ana Rosa Santiago...

Anna Louise Tarbart

Anna Louise Tarbart

Mar 20, 2024

Anna Louise Tarbart, 86, of Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Legends of Lititz. Born in Long Beach, CA, she was the daughter of the late Leo Graff Sr. and Anna Urban Graff. She was the wife of the late Francis P. Tarbart.

Anna was a homemaker for many years and then following her...

Leroy H. Lehman

Leroy H. Lehman

Mar 20, 2024

Leroy H. Lehman, 75, of Manheim, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

He was the husband of Nancy Adams Lehman, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage this past July 26th. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Daniel and Ada Hossler Lehman.

Leroy had worked for Herr & Sacco,...

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