Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Kay Louise Parsons

Kay Louise Parsons

Mar 11, 2024

Kay Louise Parsons, 68, formerly of Mountville, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at Neffsville Nursing & Rehabilitation.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Landis) Parsons. Kay graduated from Hempfield High School, and she worked as a nurse's aide at several Lancaster County Nursing Homes.

She loved Washington...

Blia Chong Vang

Blia Chong Vang

Mar 11, 2024

Blia Chong Vang, 97, of Leola, passed away, Monday, March 11, 2024. Born in Xiangkhouang, Laos, he was the son of the late Chong Her Van and Cha Vue. He was the husband of Chou Kha.

Blia worked under the CIA, as part of the Special Gorilla Unit during the Vietnam War. He also worked as a...

Ruth Oberdorf

Ruth Oberdorf

Mar 11, 2024

Ruth Oberdorf, 71, of Paradise, PA, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024. She was born to the late Ivan and Virginia Hershey in Lancaster. Ruth dedicated 22 years of her life to serving as a pharmacy technician, where she thrived as the lead technician.

A vibrant soul with an unyielding love for the outdoors, Ruth was...

Louise A. (Mattioli) Wertz

Louise A. (Mattioli) Wertz

Mar 10, 2024

Louise A. Wertz, 99, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024 at Oak Leaf Manor North, Landisville, PA. of natural causes with family by her side. Born in Renovo, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Christine Mattioli. Louise was the loving wife of Parvin "Paul" Wertz who sadly passed away in 1980.

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Ronald Hurst

Ronald Hurst

Mar 10, 2024

Ronald Hurst, 58, of Lancaster, PA, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2024, at his home. He was born to Robert P. Hurst, Jr. and the late Elinia E. (Bays) Hurst.

Ron, as he was affectionately known, was a member of Mosaic International Fellowship where he was baptized in 2016. He found joy in supporting his favorite...

Theodore H. Leibrand

Theodore H. Leibrand

Mar 10, 2024

Theodore H. Leibrand, age 82, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, Ted was the son of the late Theodore H. and Dorothy M. (McGinn) Leibrand.

Ted loved going to the beach and spent many summers in Wildwood, NJ.  In his teens, he played the accordion and performed at the Philadelphia Academy of Music...

Diane E. (Chiafullo) Trimble

Diane E. (Chiafullo) Trimble

Mar 9, 2024

Diane E. (Chiafullo) Trimble, 59, of Landisville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Hospice and Community Care.  Born in Long Branch, NJ she was the daughter of Barbara (Cittadino) and the late Paul L. Chiafullo, Sr.  She was the beloved wife to Kenneth C. Trimble, Jr. with whom she shared over 15 years of marriage.

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Joseph C. Hoffman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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