Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Charles R. "Charlie" Simmons
Jan 27, 2024
Charles R. "Charlie" Simmons, 77, of Columbia passed away peacefully Saturday, January 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Mary M. (Reeder) Simmons.
He worked as an accountant for several places in the area.
Charlie proudly served in the...
Sylvia Y. Huff
Jan 27, 2024
Our dearest and sweetest mother and friend, Sylvia Yvonne Huff, 87, entered the gates of Heaven's Glory on January 27, 2024.
Sylvia was the beloved daughter of Alice and John Dawber of Lititz, PA. She grew up in a family of eleven brothers and sisters which included Anna, Flora, Cynthia, Rosie Gladys, Dave, John (Skeeter), Clarence, Paul...
Donna Marie Kaylor
Jan 26, 2024
Donna Marie Kaylor, 82, of Mount Joy formerly of Strasburg, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024. She was born on St. Joseph Street (Cabbage Hill) in Lancaster, PA, to the late Catherine (Hohenwarter) and Howard K. Kaylor.
Donna was a dedicated scholar, earning her Bachelor's degree from Misericordia University and pursuing graduate studies at Penn State...
Tom “Big” Miller
Jan 26, 2024
Tom "BIG" Miller of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 26, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Suzanne (Bucko) Miller.
Born in Kittanning, PA on February 25, 1947, he was the son of the late Ralph and Doris (Wright) Miller.
Tom...
Chunwah Aaron So
Jan 26, 2024
Chunwah Aaron So, 78, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024 in his home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was born on May 11, 1945 in Hong Kong. He immigrated to the United States in 1993 from Hong Kong and settled in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
He graduated from Gloria Collage in Hong Kong, where he met his wife Fung...
Marisha Lynn Renno
Jan 25, 2024
In cherished memory of Marisha Lynn Renno, 41, of Lancaster, a beloved soul with a heart full of love and compassion. She passed away unexpectedly on January 25th, 2024. Leaving a void that can never be filled. As a devoted nurse, she touched countless lives with her healing hands and caring spirit. She will be remembered for having the...
Ronald Essex "Ron" Parker
Jan 25, 2024
Ronald "Ron" Essex Parker, 90, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Legend of Lititz surrounded by family. Born on September 5, 1933 in his great-grandmother's home in Wheelersburg, OH, he was the son of the late Essex & Omega Parker. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marcia Ann Parker.
Ron met Marcia...
George W. Stadler
Jan 24, 2024
George W. Stadler, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on May 17, 1945, in New Jersey, George was the son of the late George A. Stadler and Magdelena Bichler. He was preceded in death by his sister, Isolde Idelberger, and his daughter, Renee Armstrong.
George leaves...
Wilson "Bill" Smith
Jan 24, 2024
Wilson (Bill) Smith of State College, PA, passed away January 24, 2024, after a long illness. Born November 1, 1934, in Honesdale, PA, he graduated from Honesdale High School in the class of 1952. In 1957, Bill graduated from Penn State with a degree in Civil Engineering.
Over the span of his career, he was employed by...
Dorothy "Dottie" L. Hannaway
Jan 24, 2024
Dorothy L. Hannaway, 91, passed away at Calvary Homes, Lancaster, PA, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Born in Norristown, PA on February 19,1932 to her loving parents, the late Harry G. and Marion E. (Ginther) Hannaway.
Dottie graduated from Norristown High School in 1950 and began working for James Lees & Sons Carpet Manufacturers. After graduation from...
Nancy Marie Ream
Jan 24, 2024
Nancy Marie Ream, 96, of Manor Township, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Born in Manheim on July 25, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Tillman and Olivia Williams Stark. She was the wife of the late Charles A. Ream, Jr.
Nancy enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and helping others.
...Donald W. "Don" Hershey
Jan 24, 2024
Donald W. "Don" Hershey of Lititz and formally of Conestoga passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 one week after his 90th birthday. He was the son of the late Melvin Hershey and Edna (Becher) Hershey. Don was the husband of the late Miriam (Miller) Hershey who passed away on May 31, 2021. They had...
Constantine "Gus" Seiss
Jan 23, 2024
Constantine "Gus" Seiss passed away on January 23, 2024 at Willow Valley. Gus will be deeply missed by family and friends. He will be remembered always for his positive approach to life and for his faith and devotion.
He was born in New York City in 1928 of immigrant parents. He moved to Philadelphia in 1938 where...
Dr. Carolyn Carmichael
Jan 23, 2024
Carolyn Wilson Carmichael went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 23, 2024. She was the beloved wife and best friend of John (Jack) Carmichael with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2023.
Carolyn was born January 30, 1937, in Queens, New York to Walter and Frances Wilson. She was the older...
Regla Ania Pérez Lougat
Jan 22, 2024
Regla Ania Perez Lougat,45,De Lancaster ,Natural de la Havana,Cuba,Se fue a los Brazos de Dios el dia 22 de Enero,2024. Era hija de Manuel Perez y Ella Aurora Lougat.
Ella sera recordada por su amor por el baile,cantar y contar chistes.Un ser humano lleno de amor y un Espiritu hermoso,Por lo que sera recordada por muchos.
...Thom Colson
Jan 22, 2024
Lancaster lost a true music legend in Thom Colson, also known as Daddy C, on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the young age of 72. A man so full of life, his passion was entertaining. Performing for over 5 decades, he was known for his musical ability for picking up almost any instrument and learning it very quickly. Although...
Nathaniel “Nate” Thomas Schimmel
Jan 22, 2024
Nate Schimmel, 39, of Lancaster, passed away while in the care of hospice surrounded by his loving family and friends following a courageous four-year fight with a rare form of Sarcoma Cancer on January 22, 2024.
Nate shared ten wonderful years of love, laughter, and joy with his beloved partner, Christine "Chrissy" Wells. They enjoyed caring for...
Herbert Leroy Maxwell, Ii "Herbie"
Jan 21, 2024
Herbert Leroy Maxwell, II, 51, of Lititz passed away at Hershey Medical Center on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Herbie was born in Coatesville, the son of the late Herbert Leroy Maxwell I, and the late Patricia Jean (Thompson) Bair.
A graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, Class of 1991, Herbie worked in the Music Production business.
...James “Jim” M. Petitto
Jan 21, 2024
James "Jim" M. Petitto, 86, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at home with his devoted family by his side. He fought a long and courageous 13-year battle with cancer, never losing his faith or positive attitude, a true inspiration for those around him. Born in Pittston, PA he was the son of the late Samuel and...
John H. Herr, Jr.
Jan 20, 2024
John H. Herr, Jr, best known as the owner of John Herr's Village Market in Millersville, left this world on January 20th, a few months shy of his 99th birthday. Known fondly as Jack, he will be deeply missed by family and friends, and the people of Millersville who knew him as employees and customers of this one-of-a-kind family...
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