Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Valentine L. Rodriguez

Valentine L. Rodriguez

Jan 10, 2024

Valentine L. Rodriguez, 43, of Harrisburg, formerly of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2024. Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of Peggy Rosa and the late Valentin Rodriguez. He was married to Amanda (Taddy) Rodriguez.

His smile was contagious, and he always went out of his way to make others laugh. He was...

Jill R. (Leaper) Lechene

Jill R. (Leaper) Lechene

Jan 10, 2024

Jill R. (Leaper) Lechene, 59, of Willow Street, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Altoona, PA, she was the daughter of the late Phyllis (Wilkinson) and Jacob Leaper. Jill dedicated her professional life to Kellogg's.

Jill found joy and fulfillment in a variety of hobbies that reflected her vibrant and...

Marian M. Graybill

Marian M. Graybill

Jan 10, 2024

Marian M. Graybill, a devoted homemaker, loving wife, and mother, passed away on January 10, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on July 9, 1928, Marian was the daughter of Ralph and Nettie (Lefever) Meck and the wife of the late James R. Graybill.

A dedicated and caring soul, Marian was known for her role as...

Helen Silvestri

Helen Silvestri

Jan 10, 2024

Helen A. Silvestri, 91, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024, a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Born in Chicago, Illinois to Henry and Ragna Amundsen, Helen's life was marked by love, joy, and a passion for the simple pleasures that brought her happiness.

She met her late husband of 59 years, Louis P. Silvestri, at...

Robert J. Gilligan

Robert J. Gilligan

Jan 10, 2024

Robert J Gilligan, Lancaster, died peacefully in his home on January 10, 2024. After 88 active years, Bob completed his final chores. He was a tenacious and stubborn, witty and loving Irish gentleman.

He was born in Scranton, Pa, on November 26, 1935, to the late Richard and Agnes Gilligan.

On January 2, 1960, Bob...

Shirley R. Clark

Shirley R. Clark

Jan 10, 2024

Shirley R. Clark, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 10, 2023. Born in Phoenixville, PA., she was the daughter of the late Ervin D. and Hazel (Erb) Hershman. She was the beloved and devoted wife of E. Roger Clark whom she married on July 19, 1973.

Shirley attended Lighthouse Church in New Holland. She was...

Frances G. Butler

Frances G. Butler

Jan 9, 2024

I'm sending this letter from Heaven, Just to tell you I'm doing alright… I'm so sorry for the pain you're all feeling, But I really did put up a fight… My God had different intentions, There are things that He wants me to do… But always know deep within your hearts, I'll always be there with you… My...

Lloyd Elias Scalyer

Lloyd Elias Scalyer

Jan 9, 2024

Lloyd Elias Scalyer was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 27, 1936. He passed away January 9, 2024, after a brief illness. Son of the late Marc and Ruth (Rogalsky) Scalyer, he was born into the Jewish faith, and became a Christian in his 30's. In New York he had been a cement mason, eventually owning a flooring installation...

Mary S. "Sheila" Audet

Mary S. "Sheila" Audet

Jan 8, 2024

Mary S. "Sheila" Audet, age 82, passed away on January 8, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Miriam (Gorig) Mentzer.

A celebration of Sheila's life will take place on Sunday April 7, 2024 at 3pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster, 538 W. Chestnut St,...

Michael S. Barton

Michael S. Barton

Jan 8, 2024

Michael S. Barton, 49, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 8, 2024, after a difficult battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Mike was born on October 3, 1974, to Clorinda (Clo) Graham (Dirienzo) & Richard (Dick) Barton and raised in West Chester, Pennsylvania. After graduating from West Chester East High School in 1992 he went on...

Edward A. Littler

Edward A. Littler

Jan 8, 2024

Edward A. Littler, 86, of Ronks, passed away January 8, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in Astoria, NY, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Beatrice (Rau) Littler. On Valentine's Day he and Margaret (Hulser) Littler, would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.

Ed was a true patriot throughout his life....

Anastasia “Tasia” Argires

Anastasia “Tasia” Argires

Jan 8, 2024

Anastasia "Tasia" (Koutroulakis) Argires of Lancaster, PA—devout Greek Orthodox Christian, ardent fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide, and wife of the late neurosurgeon Dr. James P. Argires, MD—passed away on Monday, January 8th, 2024 at the age of 93.

A member of the Silent Generation, Tasia was born on June 28th, 1930 in Birmingham, Alabama to George...

Stephanie E. Neyer

Stephanie E. Neyer

Jan 7, 2024

Stephanie E. Neyer, 55, of Lebanon, PA, passed away at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Steph shared 28 years of marriage with her husband Kevin R. Neyer. She was born Lebanon, the daughter of Ronald and Eileen (Mock) Ream.

Steph graduated from ELCO High School, Class of 1985, and then...

Barbara Virginia Cameron

Barbara Virginia Cameron

Jan 7, 2024

Barbara Virginia Cameron; affectionately known as "Glamour Girl" and "The Diva" was born on July 11, 1939 in Mount Vernon Hospital, Mount Vernon, NY to Grace Margaret Wynn and Robert Ballard, Sr. (Both deceased). She departed this life suddenly from an unexpected illness on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Barbara transitioned to her Heavenly Father in the comfort of her...

Joan M. Nixdorf

Joan M. Nixdorf

Jan 7, 2024

Joan M. Nixdorf, 77, of Landis Homes, formerly of Lancaster passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at LGH. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Thomas B. and Mary T. (Dolan) Donohue. She was the loving wife of Terry L. Nixdorf with whom she shared over 57 years of marriage.

She was a...

Howard “Duke” Charles

Howard “Duke” Charles

Jan 6, 2024

Howard "Duke" Charles was born on Aug 17, 1935, to the late Howard (Hap) Charles and Genevieve (Gene) Dawson Charles.

Duke grew up in Philadelphia, Blackwood NJ and Downingtown. He was the Valedictorian of Downingtown High School's Class of 1953 and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, Class of 1961 with a degree in economics....

Elliott Tyrone Corbin Iii

Elliott Tyrone Corbin Iii

Jan 6, 2024

Elliott Tyrone Corbin Ⅲ better known as "little Diddy " although if you asked him he is Big diddy. He was born on July 24th, 2004 to Monay Gonzalez and Elliott Tyrone Corbin Jr. Elliott Tyrone Corbin Ⅲ unexpectedly passed away January 6th, 2024. Diddy is survived by his parents, siblings: Nykria Reid, Ty'zaunae Corbin, Teijhae Corbin, Jay'von Santiago;...

Jose Vargas

Jose Vargas

Jan 6, 2024

Jose Vargas, 86, of Lancaster, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at his residence.

Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Eloy Vargas and Salome D'Leon. He was married for 66 years to his wife, Julia Esther (Oquendo) Vargas.

Jose served the...

Elmer Lenhart Wagner

Elmer Lenhart Wagner

Jan 6, 2024

Elmer Lenhart Wagner, Jr., 92, originally of Lancaster, PA, passed away on January 6, 2024. He was born on April 4, 1931, in Parkesburg, PA, to the late Elmer and Emily Wagner. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Donald and David Wagner, and wife Catherine.

Elmer proudly served in the Army from...

F. Conrad Hamp

F. Conrad Hamp

Jan 6, 2024

F. Conrad Hamp, 97, longtime resident of Willow Valley, passed away January 6, 2024. Born on December 5, 1926, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Conrad Hamp Jr. and Margaret W. (Imbach) Hamp.

At the age of 17, Conrad enlisted to serve his country during WWII, in the United States Army Air Corps,...

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