Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Donna Marie Ressler
Dec 21, 2023
Donna Marie Ressler, 78, of Pequea passed away peacefully Thursday, December 21, 2023 after a brief hospital stay. Born November 30, 1945 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Hazel Staffieri. She was the loving wife of the late Woodrow "Woody" W. Ressler Jr. for 52 years.
Donna retired from Weis Markets...
Larry V. Donley
Dec 21, 2023
Larry V. Donley, 77, passed away at his Warwick Township home on Thursday, December 21, 2023. He shared 31 years of marriage with his wife Terri Will Donley.
Born in Ephrata, Larry served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War in Vietnam, during which time he received the Purple Heart. He then worked as a...
Barbara M. Kline
Dec 20, 2023
Barbara M. Kline, 94, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023. Born in Harrisburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Miriam (Weaver) and John Metzger. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Richard Kline. She was the proud mother to Susan Liberati (wife of Gino Liberati) and David Kline (husband of...
Dawn Marie Shultz
Dec 20, 2023
Dawn Marie Hawkins Shultz, age 77, passed away on December 20, 2023, surrounded by the love of friends and family. The daughter of John Hawkins and Jacqueline Keemer, Dawn graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School with the class of 1964. In 1966, she furthered her education by earning an associate degree in business administration from Goldey Beacom College.
...Elizabeth Ann "Liz" (Galbaugh) Long
Dec 19, 2023
Elizabeth Ann "Liz" (Galbaugh) Long, 79, of Lititz, passed peacefully from her earthly life into her eternal life with our Lord and Savior, Jesus, Tuesday, December 19, 2023, under the care of Hospice & Community Care and Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center, Columbia.
Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of late Millard M. and Viola Mae...
Mary E. Barger
Dec 19, 2023
Mary E. Barger (Molly) died after a short illness. She was the wife of Gerald M. Barger with whom she shared 69 years of marriage. She was the only child of the late Harry R. and Florence M. Smith. She was a graduate of McCaskey High School 1948. She was a member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church....
Michele Marie Miller
Dec 18, 2023
Michele Marie Miller, 61, a beloved wife, dedicated professional, and compassionate soul, departed this world suddenly on Monday, December 18, 2023. Born in Minersville, PA, Michele was the cherished daughter of the late Michael and Marie (Kohutka) Wozniski.
Michele celebrated 27 years of unwavering love and devotion with her husband, W. Joseph Miller. As a committed employee...
Hedy E. Houghton
Dec 18, 2023
Hedy E. Houghton, 75, of Willow Street, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. She was born in Millersville and was the wife of Earl R. Houghton, Jr.
Hedy was a devoted and compassionate Licensed practical Nurse (LPN). With a career spanning...
Charles "Chub" Chretien
Dec 18, 2023
Charles "Chub" Chretien passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on August 11, 1945. He was the husband of Doris Hershey Chretien for 53 years. Together they raised four boys: Dale, Wayne, Coleman, and Patrick, and one girl, Deborah.
He worked at Trojan Yacht, building boats. He also...
Stephen S. Fisher
Dec 18, 2023
Stephen S. Fisher, a resident of Willow Street, PA died peacefully in his home on December 18, 2023.
Steve was born to Amos H. and Naomi S. Fisher in Ronks, PA on June 21, 1931. He was born to Old Order Amish and was one of 15 children. He attended school through 8th grade. He served in...
Ted Fisher Kreider
Dec 17, 2023
Ted Fisher Kreider was born on December 1, 1954 & passed away on December 17,2023 at the age of 69 from pancreatic cancer! Ted grew up in Southern Lancaster County, son of Mary & Robert Kreider. The family moved to Clearwater Beach, Florida for Robert's health but traveled back & forth to PA over the course of the next...
Charles Granville Wilson
Dec 17, 2023
In Loving Memory of Charles Granville Wilson, Jr.
Charles Granville Wilson, Jr., of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Born to the late Charles Granville and Nancy (Maxwell) Wilson, Sr., Charles lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love.
Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army...
Annetta F. Brubaker
Dec 17, 2023
Annetta F. Brubaker, 93, of Lancaster, PA passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy surrounded by her loving family. Born in Neffsville, PA she was the daughter of the late John K. and Mamie W. Forney. She was the loving wife of the late Charles Brubaker who passed away in 2015.
...Donald L. Denlinger
Dec 16, 2023
Donald L. Denlinger, aged 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at home on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Gladys (Zimmerman) and Harry S. Denlinger. Donald was the beloved husband of Cynthia (Shelly) Denlinger, and they shared over 56 years of marriage together.
Donald dedicated his professional life...
Charles Wayne Carey
Dec 16, 2023
Charles Wayne Carey, "Chuck," 66, of Elizabethtown, PA died Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Milton Hershey Medical Center, and has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior and heavenly Father.
Born in Wilmington, DE, he was a son of the late Charles Bayard Carey and Lois Jane Heckman.
He graduated from Oxford...
Jeanne Edwards Tesnar
Dec 16, 2023
Jeanne Edwards Tesnar, 94, formerly of Manheim Township, passed away at Mennonite Home on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was the wife of the late Edward F. Tesnar, for 56 years before his death in 2008.
Born in Hershey, she was the daughter of the late George and Florence (Hinkle) Edwards.
Jeanne graduated from Lebanon...
Stephen Stahl Strunck
Dec 16, 2023
Stephen Stahl Strunck (Steve) was born on August 24, 1942 in Milwaukee WI and died on December 16, 2023 at Moravian Manor in Lititz PA after a long illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Dorothy Strunck and Aunt Betty Lou Stahl. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joanne Potts Strunck; son Brian (Kelly)...
James (Jim) H. Nehr
Dec 15, 2023
James (Jim) H. Nehr, 68, of Stevens, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was born on June 10, 1955 in Lancaster, PA and was the son of the late Earl C. and Mary A. Nehr. Jim was the beloved husband of the late Vicki L. (Groff) who passed away in 2017.
Jim...
David Charles Schmid
Dec 15, 2023
David Charles Schmid, 62, passed away at his Kinzers, PA home on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was the loving husband of Kim M. (Rineer) Schmid for 38 years.
Born in Lancaster, David was the son of the late Charles N. and Elinor M. (Simpkins) Schmid. He graduated from Conestoga Valley High School, Class of 1979.
...Leland Edward Stearns
Dec 14, 2023
Leland Edward Stearns, 82, of Ephrata, passed away on December 14, 2023. Born in De Ruyter, NY, he was the son of the late Leroy and Ida Stearns. He was married to Karolyn E. Stearns prior to her passing in 2018.
Leland was a proud veteran of the US Army and served in Vietnam. Leland went to...
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