Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Mary Louise (Cochran) Weibel
Jan 16, 2024
Mary Louise (Cochran) Weibel, a resident of the Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center, Narvon, PA, and formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024.
She was the widow of James E. Weibel. Mary was born in Charleston, SC to the late Frank and Angela Cochran.
Mary was employed by the Manheim Township School District...
Eugene Campbell Viera Iii
Jan 15, 2024
Eugene Campbell Viera III of Lancaster PA, known to his family and friends as Campy and Gene, passed away January 15, 2024 at the age of 66, with loved ones by his side. Born in Illinois, to the late Eugene C. Viera Jr. and Patricia L. Viera, Gene's journey was marked by creativity, enthusiasm, diligence, and a profound love...
Joann T. Castello
Jan 15, 2024
JoAnn T. Castello, 78, of Mount Joy, entered into her heavenly reward January 15, 2024 at Hospice & Community Care surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Brownsville, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry C. and Elsie J. (Pokorney) Thompson. She was the loving wife of Robert E. Castello, with whom she shared 50...
Pablo Nuñez Rivera
Jan 15, 2024
Pablo Nuñez Rivera, 82, of Lancaster, went into the arms of the Lord on January 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Ceferino Nuñez Rivera and Presvistera Rivera Nuñez.
While living in Puerto Rico, he worked as a coffee harvester. In the 1960's he began...
Stephen M. Brown
Jan 14, 2024
Stephen M. Brown, aged 71, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the son of the late G. Paul and May E. (Lavery) Brown and the beloved husband of the late Denise E. (Lapham), who passed in 2007.
Stephen graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1971. He worked...
Arnold “Arnie” Earl Raffone
Jan 14, 2024
Arnold "Arnie" Earl Raffone, 81, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully in his home on January 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Arnie was a member of St. Leo the Great Church.
Arnie was born in Staten Island, New York, on September 18th, 1942, to the late Ruth Lambertson Raffone and the late Arnold Earl...
Gary Lee Pennell
Jan 13, 2024
Gary Lee Pennell, of Akron Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024, after a brief illness. Gary was born on November 15, 1938, to Elmer and Ruth Pennell in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Gary joined the United States Air Force in 1957 and served his country for 20 years rising to the rank of Master Sergeant. In 1958,...
Lee Anne Surrena
Jan 13, 2024
Lee Anne (née Watson) Surrena, 89, peacefully passed away on January 13, 2024. She had been a resident of Lancaster County since 1983, and was formerly of Philadelphia and Abington Township, PA.
Lee Anne was married for 25 years to the late Fredrick A. West and, later, for 33 happy years to the late Jesse E. Surrena....
Gladys J. Achey
Jan 13, 2024
Gladys J. Achey, 88, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Pleasant View Retirement Community. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Stanley M. and Kathryn (Diirner) Geib.
Gladys was a graduate of Rothsville High School and was employed by Warner Lambert and later was owner of Achey...
Paul J. Bischoffberger
Jan 13, 2024
Paul J. Bischoffberger, 74, of Bird-In-Hand, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Paul was the son of the late Paul G. and Elisaura Bischoffberger. He previously lived in Florida, Baltimore, MD, and Brentwood, NY.
He served in the U.S. navy during the Vietnam War with Patron Eleven NAS, in Brunswick,...
David Russell Miller
Jan 13, 2024
David Russell Miller left the confines of this earth on January 13, 2024. He was born May 27, 1949, in Paxton, Illinois to Ivan R. ("Shorty") and Vera L. Miller. From a very early age he demonstrated an eager, inquisitive mind and the ability to quickly grasp the workings of an object or idea and take it to the...
Charles Arthur Bernheisel
Jan 13, 2024
Charles Arthur Bernheisel, 92, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at his home in Millersville PA. He was born February 27, 1931, in Schuylkill Haven PA to Eldon Luther Bernheisel and Anna Zulick.
He graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School in 1949 where he was class president, played football and played tuba in the concert band.
...Pauline L. (Sangrey) Fuss
Jan 12, 2024
Pauline L. Fuss, 83, of Lancaster passed away Friday, January 12, 2024. Born on November 10, 1940 in Columbia, PA she was the daughter of the late James K. and Dorothy May (Eyer) Sangrey. She was the wife of James F. Fuss with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage.
She was a 1958 graduate of...
Dr. Anoop Duggal, Md
Jan 12, 2024
Dr. Anoop Duggal, MD, 62, of Millersville, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, January 12, 2024.
The family welcomes guests to a viewing at 10 AM on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584, with a time of sharing beginning...
Ann Israel Cary
Jan 12, 2024
Ann Israel Cary, 94, of Lititz, passed away on January 12, 2024. Born in St. Louis, MO, to Jerome and Dorothy Israel, Ann graduated high school and went on to get her bachelor's degree in interior design from Washington University.
Ann spent her life as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. While raising her children, Ann...
Gayle K. Byerly
Jan 12, 2024
Gayle Kimbrel Armistead Byerly, 85, died on January 12, 2024, in Lititz, Pa., after a brief hospital stay attended by many loving family members. Born Dec. 2, 1938, in Nashville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of William Houston Armistead and Mary Elizabeth (Gratzer) Armistead. She led a rich life with many roles as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, college...
Elizabeth D. “Betty” Wissler
Jan 11, 2024
Elizabeth D. "Betty" Wissler, 91, of Millersville passed away peacefully with her girls by her side on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Sara (Latshaw) Dunmore. She was the wife of the late Robert N. Wissler who passed away in 2016.
Betty worked at the former...
Irene Elizabeth (Bitner) Funk
Jan 11, 2024
Irene E. (Bitner) Funk, 91, of Conestoga, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Wilmer and Helen Bitner. She was married to Robert M. Funk until his passing in 2005.
Irene was a graduate of Penn Manor High School. She worked up until her retirement as the housekeeping supervisor...
Dr. Janice Elaine Marlett
Jan 11, 2024
Dr. Janice Elaine Marlett, age 41, peacefully left this world too soon on January 11, 2024, at UPMC-York surrounded by family and friends. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Russell and Jean (Wise) Hall of Leola. A dedicated and compassionate soul, Janice leaves behind a legacy of kindness, service, and love.
Janice's journey in the...
Kathleen A. Wolff
Jan 11, 2024
Kathleen A. Wolff, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on January 11, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital, with her devoted family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth E. and Mary C. (Gallagher) Wolff and will be remembered for her steadfast willpower to persevere through many medical challenges and hurdles throughout her life, with a smile...
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