Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Richard C. Bauder

Richard C. Bauder

Mar 6, 2024

Richard C. Bauder, 88, of Millersville, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on March 6, 2024.

Born in Center Valley, PA, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Eva E. (Yeakel) Bauder. He was the husband of Elizabeth F. Bauder and they were married for 65 years.

Richard...

John Xavier Desanctis

John Xavier Desanctis

Mar 6, 2024

John Xavier DeSanctis, 89, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John and Frances (Fera) DeSanctis. He was married 40 years to his beloved wife Virginia (Gregory) DeSanctis prior to her passing in 2003.

John was a proud veteran of the US Air Force from...

Sharon Kay King

Sharon Kay King

Mar 6, 2024

Sharon Kay King, 60, of Lancaster, PA, passed on March 6, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer that didn't define her life but instead strengthened her faith.

Sharon was born in Denver, PA to loving parents, Robert, and Irene Hummel. Sharon graduated from Garden Spot High School where she played softball and attended Millersville...

Kathryn B. Rankin

Kathryn B. Rankin

Mar 6, 2024

Kathryn B. Rankin, 93,of Lititz, PA and formerly of Frederick MD and Pequannock Twp, NJ, passed away on March 6, 2024.

She was the loving wife of Donald A. Rankin, Jr. of Lititz, PA. Born in Rochelle, IL, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Anastasia Nugent Bienfang and was preceded in death by her...

Mary T. Horton

Mary T. Horton

Mar 5, 2024

Mary T. Horton, 88, of Lititz, PA, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Brethren Village Retirement Community.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Mary was the daughter of the late Anne (Williams) and James J. Kane. She was the beloved wife of the late Murray R. Horton, who passed away in 2018.

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David J. Slater

David J. Slater

Mar 5, 2024

David J. Slater, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away on March 5, 2024. Born on September 1, 1945, in Reading, PA, David was a devoted family man, known for his unwavering love and support for his loved ones.

He was an esteemed Controller CFO at Quaker Plastics and proudly held a Bachelor's Degree from Drexel...

Vicki Lynn Arapolu

Vicki Lynn Arapolu

Mar 5, 2024

Vicki Lynn (Eddy) Arapolu, 77, of Landisville, PA, formerly of Columbia, PA died peacefully at home on March 5th following a brief battle with cancer.

She was born in Columbia, PA on May 9, 1946, the daughter of the late James Samuel and Janet (Detz) Eddy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Carlos Manuel Luciano, Sr.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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