Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Sheri Anne Mason

Sheri Anne Mason

Dec 14, 2023

Sheri Anne Mason, 51, of Lancaster, passed away from a hard battle with cancer on December 14, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Karolann (Webb) and the late Jerry Hoeltzle. She was married over 28 years to her husband, Chad C. Mason.

Sheri was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. She also received...

Jay Henry Shutt

Jay Henry Shutt

Dec 14, 2023

Jay Henry Shutt passed away on December 14th surrounded by his family at the VA Medical Center. Jay was the 6th of 10 children born August 30th, 1934, to Jacob and Mary Shutt in Harrisburg, Pa.

Enlisting in the Pennsylvania National Guard and drafted into the Air Force for the Korean War, Jay served his country on...

Nancy M. Lips

Nancy M. Lips

Dec 14, 2023

Nancy M. (Habecker) Lips, 74, of Lancaster, was welcomed into the gates of heaven on December 14, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Joseph G. Sr., and Alice Jane (Maynard) Habecker. Nancy was the devoted wife to George Lips, of Lancaster, for over 44 years.

She will be remembered for her loving...

David Eugene Sweigart

David Eugene Sweigart

Dec 14, 2023

David Eugene Sweigart, 81, of Manheim, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Carl and Mildred Sweigart.

David worked many years as a truck driver for Aramark. He was a devoted member of Hubley Social Club, 7th Ward Club, The Germanian Band Club, and various others. He...

Larry A. Warfel

Larry A. Warfel

Dec 14, 2023

Larry A. Warfel, 54, of Glendale, AZ died December 14 from injuries sustained in an ATV accident in the Arizona desert.

Born March 8, 1954 in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Norman Warfel and Mary (Jane) Warfel. He was graduated from Lampeter-Strasburg High School in l973, then served our country in the US Air...

Susan L. Rubright

Susan L. Rubright

Dec 13, 2023

Susan L. Rubright, 67, of Mount Joy, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Hershey Medical Center. Sue and her husband John F. Rubright celebrated 43 years of marriage last May 10th.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Jennie Mae (Rhoads) Herrold.

Sue graduated from J. P. McCaskey...

Richard S. Bell

Richard S. Bell

Dec 13, 2023

Richard S. Bell (Dick), 88, of Lititz, and formerly of Bedford and Flourtown, PA, was born in Baltimore, MD, on October 14, 1935, and died peacefully at Moravian Manor in Lititz on December 13, 2023, following a brief but intense battle with a brain tumor. He was predeceased by his parents, Frederick Dawson and Evelyn P. Bell, and his...

Lydia Delgado

Lydia Delgado

Dec 13, 2023

Lydia Delgado, 76, of Lancaster, PA, and formerly of Florida, passed away at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, PA, on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. She celebrated 33 years of marriage to her husband Candido M. Delgado last July 28th.

Born in San Gérman, Puerto Rico, Lydia was the daughter of the late Emiliano R. Acosta and...

Jesse Xiong

Jesse Xiong

Dec 12, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Jesse Xiong on December 12, 2023, while on vacation with his friends in the Poconos, PA.

Jesse's journey, which began on January 15, 1995, was a testament to adventure, kindness, and an extraordinary ability to forge connections with others.

A private memorial service was held on...

Robert L Wickenheiser

Robert L Wickenheiser

Dec 12, 2023

Robert L Wickenheiser, 82, of Lititz, passed away surrounded by his family, December 12, 2023. He was born to the late Robert and Mildred Wickenheiser, in Columbia, PA. He retired from the Bridgestone/Firestone Corporation after serving in management for many years there. He was an active member of Saint Anne's Catholic Church with his wife for over 50 years....

H. James Loke

H. James Loke

Dec 12, 2023

H. James "Jim" Loke, 77, of Lancaster, ended a courageous 23-year battle with Parkinsons Disease, on December 12, 2023. Born in Montreal, Quebec, he was the son of the late Harold R. and Margaret I. Loke. He shared countless memories and immeasurable amounts of love with his wife of 43 years, Karen E. (Cook) Loke.

Many remember...

Gloria G. Gerz

Gloria G. Gerz

Dec 11, 2023

Gloria G. Gerz was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 11, 2023.

She was the beloved wife of 71 years to the late Barry T. Gerz, Sr. and the daughter of the late Martin and Idella (Angstadt) Hetrich.

She was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, class of 1951....

Donald E. Hamilton

Donald E. Hamilton

Dec 10, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Donald E. Hamilton of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A devoted father, a loving husband and a Godly man, he died at age 70 on December 10. Don, passed away after a hard fought battle with esophageal cancer. The funeral will be a private ceremony with close family and friends present. Don will be...

James B. Stere, Jr.

James B. Stere, Jr.

Dec 9, 2023

James B. Stere, Jr., 91, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Brethren Village. Born in Williamsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Gaynell (Morgan) and James B. Stere, Sr. James was the beloved husband of Julia V. (West). Celebrating 38 years of marriage, Jim often expressed, "We make a great team!"

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Donald B. Snyder

Donald B. Snyder

Dec 8, 2023

Donald B. Snyder 76, of Lititz, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on December 8, 2023. Born to Warren and Kathryn Snyder on April 12, 1947, Donald led a life marked by kindness, generosity, and a passion for family. Donald earned a BA in Science of Horticulture at Penn State University. It was during his senior year...

Joyce A. Rogers

Joyce A. Rogers

Dec 8, 2023

Joyce A. Rogers, 91, of Lititz, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Landis Homes.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Edward W. and Mildred (Wilkinson) Moore.

Joyce worked as a telephone operator for many years before her retirement. She previously worked for Bell Telephone, AT&T, and Lancaster General Hospital....

Delfo G. Garbini

Delfo G. Garbini

Dec 8, 2023

Delfo G. Garbini, 92, of Millersville, went to be with the Lord on December 8th, 2023. Born in Penns Grove, N.J., he was the son of the late Alassandro and Maria Garbini. He worked for over 35 years at RCA as an electrical engineer.

He was an avid athlete, especially golf, which in his mind, he was...

Robert E. Magill, Sr.

Robert E. Magill, Sr.

Dec 8, 2023

Robert E. Magill, 82-year-old Vietnam Veteran, died at home surrounded by family and friends. Husband to Shirley for 56 years; father to Bob Jr., Stephen, and Jennifer; grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and kind to all he met. He will be missed. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice & Community Care .

A viewing will be...

Corrine L. Wenger

Corrine L. Wenger

Dec 8, 2023

Corrine L. Wenger, 60, of Lititz, PA passed away on Friday, December 8th, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Russell D. Wenger and the daughter of the late Ronald E. Sweigart and Joyce M. Sweigart.

Corrine was born in Ephrata, PA on October 07, 1963. She graduated from Cocalico High...

Susan E. Brenner

Susan E. Brenner

Dec 7, 2023

Susan E. Brenner, 75, of Conestoga passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, December 7, 2023, with her family by her side. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late John K. Frey and Lillian (Caswell). She was the wife of the late James M. Brenner, Jr., whom she married in June of 1972.

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