Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Dr. Carolyn Carmichael

Dr. Carolyn Carmichael

Jan 23, 2024

Carolyn Wilson Carmichael went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 23, 2024. She was the beloved wife and best friend of John (Jack) Carmichael with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2023.

Carolyn was born January 30, 1937, in Queens, New York to Walter and Frances Wilson. She was the older...

Regla Ania Pérez Lougat

Regla Ania Pérez Lougat

Jan 22, 2024

Regla Ania Perez Lougat,45,De Lancaster ,Natural de la Havana,Cuba,Se fue a los Brazos de Dios el dia 22 de Enero,2024. Era hija de Manuel Perez y Ella Aurora Lougat.

Ella sera recordada por su amor por el baile,cantar y contar chistes.Un ser humano lleno de amor y un Espiritu hermoso,Por lo que sera recordada por muchos.

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Thom Colson

Thom Colson

Jan 22, 2024

Lancaster lost a true music legend in Thom Colson, also known as Daddy C, on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the young age of 72. A man so full of life, his passion was entertaining. Performing for over 5 decades, he was known for his musical ability for picking up almost any instrument and learning it very quickly. Although...

Nathaniel “Nate” Thomas Schimmel

Nathaniel “Nate” Thomas Schimmel

Jan 22, 2024

Nate Schimmel, 39, of Lancaster, passed away while in the care of hospice surrounded by his loving family and friends following a courageous four-year fight with a rare form of Sarcoma Cancer on January 22, 2024.

Nate shared ten wonderful years of love, laughter, and joy with his beloved partner, Christine "Chrissy" Wells. They enjoyed caring for...

Herbert Leroy Maxwell, Ii "Herbie"

Herbert Leroy Maxwell, Ii "Herbie"

Jan 21, 2024

Herbert Leroy Maxwell, II, 51, of Lititz passed away at Hershey Medical Center on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Herbie was born in Coatesville, the son of the late Herbert Leroy Maxwell I, and the late Patricia Jean (Thompson) Bair.

A graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, Class of 1991, Herbie worked in the Music Production business.

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James “Jim” M. Petitto

James “Jim” M. Petitto

Jan 21, 2024

James "Jim" M. Petitto, 86, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at home with his devoted family by his side. He fought a long and courageous 13-year battle with cancer, never losing his faith or positive attitude, a true inspiration for those around him. Born in Pittston, PA he was the son of the late Samuel and...

John H. Herr, Jr.

John H. Herr, Jr.

Jan 20, 2024

John H. Herr, Jr, best known as the owner of John Herr's Village Market in Millersville, left this world on January 20th, a few months shy of his 99th birthday. Known fondly as Jack, he will be deeply missed by family and friends, and the people of Millersville who knew him as employees and customers of this one-of-a-kind family...

Charlene H. Paul

Charlene H. Paul

Jan 20, 2024

Charlene H. Paul, 63, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully, on January 20, 2024. She was born to the late Charles and Rachel Harmon and spent many fulfilling years as an accounting clerk.

Charlene had a heart full of warmth and kindness. Her greatest joy was found in spending time with her beloved grandchildren, creating cherished memories...

Leon T. "Mac" Mccloskey

Leon T. "Mac" Mccloskey

Jan 20, 2024

Leon Thomas McCloskey, 82, fondly known as "Mac" passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Leon was a native of Lancaster, PA, and a Yorktown resident since 2019.

Leon served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam for 6 years and retired from AT&T in 1991 after 30 years of service. After retirement he went on...

Mary B. Markovich

Mary B. Markovich

Jan 20, 2024

Mary B. Markovich, 97, of Reading and formerly of Lewes, DE, Ephrata and Lancaster, died peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Spruce Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation, West Reading. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Angelis and Fotini Fotis Sahlanis. She was the loving wife of Louis Markovich who died in February of 2022. Mary...

William A. "Billy" Bertz

William A. "Billy" Bertz

Jan 20, 2024

William A. "Billy" Bertz, 75, of New Providence, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

He was the husband of Deborah J. Harnish Bertz, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage this past October 22nd. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Richard J. and Dorothy M. Bitzer Bertz. Billy was co-owner with...

William A. Harp

William A. Harp

Jan 19, 2024

William A. Harp, 79, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2024, at his residence. Born in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Willie and Sadie Ward Harp. William was the loving husband of Christina Salter Harp.

He was raised in Arlington, VA and graduated from RIT, Rochester, NY and later worked...

Surinder Kaur Kooner

Surinder Kaur Kooner

Jan 19, 2024

Surinder Kaur Kooner, aged 91, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Rose City Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in India, she was the daughter of the late Chanan Kaur Dulay and Chanan Singh Dulay. She was the loving wife of Gurdev Singh Kooner.

Surinder was a woman of deep faith, and her connection...

Eleanora T. Schlinkman

Eleanora T. Schlinkman

Jan 19, 2024

Eleanora T. Schlinkman, 91, of Lancaster, went home to the Lord on Friday, January 19, 2024.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Arthur Eckman Tout, Sr. and Lillian Fisher Tout. She was the beloved wife of Robert James Schlinkman for 61 years.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter...

Darlene E. Mattson

Darlene E. Mattson

Jan 18, 2024

Darlene E. Mattson, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 18, 2024. She joins her husband of 60 years, Paul, who passed away in March of 2022. She was the mother of Paul Mattson, Jr. (wife Alyssa) and Pam Wegert (husband Jim) and the grandmother of Moriah, Erik, Shanna, and Michael Mattson, Joshua and Tyler...

Ronald R. Adams

Ronald R. Adams

Jan 18, 2024

Ronald R. Adams, 87, of Manheim, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2024. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Ira W. and Bernetha Adams. In August, he celebrated his 69th wedding anniversary with Delma L. (Bucher) Adams.

He retired from Sensenich Corporation after 45 years of dedicated service throughout different departments. He was...

Frances Marie Mannell

Frances Marie Mannell

Jan 18, 2024

Frances Marie Mannell (nee Cooper) peacefully passed away on January 18th, 2024, at Brethren Village in Lititz, PA. She was 84 years old, and died due to complications of Alzheimer's Disease.

Fran was predeceased by her parents, Frank B. (Mickey) and Marie (Bernardelli) Cooper and her brother Mickey Cooper. She is survived by her beloved spouse of...

Homer L. Zeigler

Homer L. Zeigler

Jan 18, 2024

Homer L. Zeigler, 93, of Willow Street peacefully passed away on January 18, 2024. He was born to the late Charles L. and Letha P. (Shadle) Zeigler in Millersburg, PA. He graduated from Millersburg High School in the class of 1948. Homer continued his education at Bloomsburg State Teachers College, earning a BS in Education, and later at Shippensburg...

Rita Romanoff

Rita Romanoff

Jan 18, 2024

Rita Romanoff, age 100, passed away on January 18, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Miriam (Myers) Berman. She graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1941 and then attended and graduated from Linden Hall. She was married to the late Herbert L. Romanoff whom preceded her in death in 1985....

Albert Rostolsky

Albert Rostolsky

Jan 17, 2024

On January 17, 2024, Albert Rostolsky, 62, of Lancaster, PA passed away suddenly at his warehouse in Mt. Joy, PA. Albert was born in 1962 in Lancaster City, PA to the late Albert Sr. and Margaret Rostolsky.

From an early age, Albert had a passion for travel, fueled in part by his mother Margaret, who had taken...

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