Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Alisa Mitchell

Alisa Mitchell

Jan 28, 2024

Alisa Mitchell, age 69, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2024. She was born to the late Kermit Fletcher and Pauline Tipton. She was the wife of the late Donald Mitchell.

One of Alisa's greatest joys in life was caring for the animals in her neighborhood. She had a tender heart for animals, especially the cats, squirrels,...

Donald L. Underhill

Donald L. Underhill

Jan 28, 2024

Donald L. Underhill, 73, of Lititz, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA, Donald was the son of the late Mary Jane (Eidemiller) and James R. Underhill, Sr. He was the loving father to Brian Underhill, husband of Melissa of Lititz, PA, and the beloved Papa...

Kanakalingeswara Rao Goteti

Kanakalingeswara Rao Goteti

Jan 27, 2024

Kanakalingeswara Rao Goteti, 77, of Millersville, PA, formerly of Narasapur, India, passed away at home on Saturday, January 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kamanapudi, India, Kanakalingeswara Rao was the eldest son of late Smt.Sita Maha Lakshmi Goteti and late Sri.Sundara Siva Rao Goteti.

He was the loving husband of Surya Kumari Goteti, with...

K. Mitchell Kauffman

K. Mitchell Kauffman

Jan 27, 2024

K. Mitchell Kauffman, 66, passed away unexpectedly at his Lancaster residence on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Mitch shared 34 years of marriage with his wife Christine M. (Krammes) Kauffman.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Russell "Jim" Kauffman and Francine (McMillen) Kauffman. Growing up in the country in a farm house in Conestoga, he loved...

Judy A. Horn

Judy A. Horn

Jan 27, 2024

Judy A. Horn passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 27, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Jean Pfeiffer.

Judy was born and raised in Lancaster County where she met and married the love of her life, her husband of 49 years, Ronald Horn Sr.

Judy was an...

Carol A. Johnson

Carol A. Johnson

Jan 27, 2024

Carol A. Johnson, 84, of Lititz, passed away on January 27, 2024,

She was the wife of the late Daniel W. Johnson, Sr., who passed away in 2018. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Walter B. and Elsie A. Schade Clare.

Carol was a homemaker and an active member of PEO,...

George Kenna Overly

George Kenna Overly

Jan 27, 2024

George K. Overly, 95, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on January 27, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles and Helen (Hostetter) Overly. He was married 68 wonderful years to the late Mildred "Millie" Overly, prior to her passing in 2022.

George was a graduate of...

Charles R. "Charlie" Simmons

Charles R. "Charlie" Simmons

Jan 27, 2024

Charles R. "Charlie" Simmons, 77, of Columbia passed away peacefully Saturday, January 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Mary M. (Reeder) Simmons.

He worked as an accountant for several places in the area.

Charlie proudly served in the...

Sylvia Y. Huff

Sylvia Y. Huff

Jan 27, 2024

Our dearest and sweetest mother and friend, Sylvia Yvonne Huff, 87, entered the gates of Heaven's Glory on January 27, 2024.

Sylvia was the beloved daughter of Alice and John Dawber of Lititz, PA. She grew up in a family of eleven brothers and sisters which included Anna, Flora, Cynthia, Rosie Gladys, Dave, John (Skeeter), Clarence, Paul...

Donna Marie Kaylor

Donna Marie Kaylor

Jan 26, 2024

Donna Marie Kaylor, 82, of Mount Joy formerly of Strasburg, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024. She was born on St. Joseph Street (Cabbage Hill) in Lancaster, PA, to the late Catherine (Hohenwarter) and Howard K. Kaylor.

Donna was a dedicated scholar, earning her Bachelor's degree from Misericordia University and pursuing graduate studies at Penn State...

Tom “Big” Miller

Tom “Big” Miller

Jan 26, 2024

Tom "BIG" Miller of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 26, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Suzanne (Bucko) Miller.

Born in Kittanning, PA on February 25, 1947, he was the son of the late Ralph and Doris (Wright) Miller.

Tom...

Chunwah Aaron So

Chunwah Aaron So

Jan 26, 2024

Chunwah Aaron So, 78, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024 in his home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was born on May 11, 1945 in Hong Kong. He immigrated to the United States in 1993 from Hong Kong and settled in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

He graduated from Gloria Collage in Hong Kong, where he met his wife Fung...

Marisha Lynn Renno

Marisha Lynn Renno

Jan 25, 2024

In cherished memory of Marisha Lynn Renno, 41, of Lancaster, a beloved soul with a heart full of love and compassion. She passed away unexpectedly on January 25th, 2024. Leaving a void that can never be filled. As a devoted nurse, she touched countless lives with her healing hands and caring spirit. She will be remembered for having the...

Ronald Essex "Ron" Parker

Ronald Essex "Ron" Parker

Jan 25, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Essex Parker, 90, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Legend of Lititz surrounded by family. Born on September 5, 1933 in his great-grandmother's home in Wheelersburg, OH, he was the son of the late Essex & Omega Parker. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marcia Ann Parker.

Ron met Marcia...

George W. Stadler

George W. Stadler

Jan 24, 2024

George W. Stadler, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on May 17, 1945, in New Jersey, George was the son of the late George A. Stadler and Magdelena Bichler. He was preceded in death by his sister, Isolde Idelberger, and his daughter, Renee Armstrong.

George leaves...

Wilson "Bill" Smith

Wilson "Bill" Smith

Jan 24, 2024

Wilson (Bill) Smith of State College, PA, passed away January 24, 2024, after a long illness. Born November 1, 1934, in Honesdale, PA, he graduated from Honesdale High School in the class of 1952. In 1957, Bill graduated from Penn State with a degree in Civil Engineering.

Over the span of his career, he was employed by...

Dorothy "Dottie" L. Hannaway

Dorothy "Dottie" L. Hannaway

Jan 24, 2024

Dorothy L. Hannaway, 91, passed away at Calvary Homes, Lancaster, PA, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Born in Norristown, PA on February 19,1932 to her loving parents, the late Harry G. and Marion E. (Ginther) Hannaway.

Dottie graduated from Norristown High School in 1950 and began working for James Lees & Sons Carpet Manufacturers. After graduation from...

Nancy Marie Ream

Nancy Marie Ream

Jan 24, 2024

Nancy Marie Ream, 96, of Manor Township, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Born in Manheim on July 25, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Tillman and Olivia Williams Stark. She was the wife of the late Charles A. Ream, Jr.

Nancy enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and helping others.

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Donald W. "Don" Hershey

Donald W. "Don" Hershey

Jan 24, 2024

Donald W. "Don" Hershey of Lititz and formally of Conestoga passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 one week after his 90th birthday. He was the son of the late Melvin Hershey and Edna (Becher) Hershey. Don was the husband of the late Miriam (Miller) Hershey who passed away on May 31, 2021. They had...

Constantine "Gus" Seiss

Constantine "Gus" Seiss

Jan 23, 2024

Constantine "Gus" Seiss passed away on January 23, 2024 at Willow Valley. Gus will be deeply missed by family and friends. He will be remembered always for his positive approach to life and for his faith and devotion.

He was born in New York City in 1928 of immigrant parents. He moved to Philadelphia in 1938 where...

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