Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Shirley R. Burger
Dec 2, 2023
Upon God's calling, Shirley R. Burger, 90, peacefully exchanged time for eternity on December 2, 2023, at Oak Leaf Manor South on Hospice Care. Shirley was born in Lancaster, PA, and was the daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Bitner) Rieker. Shirley's husband of 57 years, John P. Burger, preceded her in death on January 3, 2011.
...Carolyn J. Hopkins (Nee Griffin)
Dec 1, 2023
"The most wonderful things in life are neither seen nor touched, but are only felt with the heart."
With family by her side, Carolyn passed gently with the Lord's embrace and joined those beloved who have gone before.
Loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend and colleague, Carolyn and her late husband of 65 years,...
Debra Lynn Rowe
Dec 1, 2023
Debra Lynn Rowe 66, of Nottingham, PA, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.
Debbie was born in Coatesville, PA, on July 10,1957. She was the daughter of Ruth E. Taylor, of Nottingham, and the late Harold Brown.
She was the wife of William J Rowe, of Nottingham, with whom she...
Harvey J. Heinly
Dec 1, 2023
Harvey J. Heinly was a quiet man, humble, with many talents that would be revealed bit by bit to those who got to know him. He passed away on December 1, 2023, at the age of 97. He was a lifelong resident of Royersford, PA, until his final years at Landis Homes.
Harvey would say that the...
Frank Devere
Dec 1, 2023
Frank DeVere, 63, of Lititz, went to be with the Lord December 1, 2023. Born in Dortmund, Germany, he was the son of Clifford and Ursula DeVere. He worked for over 19 years as a Senior Final Assembly operator at Sechan Electronics.
He loved hiking, fishing, gardening or simply absorbing the beauty and peace he found in...
L.C. Baird
Dec 1, 2023
L.C. Baird of Lancaster, formerly of Frisco, Texas, passed away on December 1, 2023. Born in Merkel, TX, L.C. was the son of the late Lloyd Clarence and Geneva Juanita (Hammack) Baird. In high school, he was president of the FFA club and achieved a champion pig trophy.
After graduating high school, L.C. began his career in...
Karl Bruce Himmelberger
Dec 1, 2023
Karl Bruce "Bert" Himmelberger, 73, of Millersville, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023. Born in Pottsville, PA he was the son of the late Harry and Anna Himmelberger.
Bert graduated from Hempfield High School and later received a bachelor's degree from Franklin & Marshall college. He was also a proud veteran of the US National Guard....
David Allan “Dave” Talmas
Dec 1, 2023
David Allan "Dave" Talmas, 74, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023. Born in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of the late Jacob and Miriam Talmas. He shared over 51 years of marriage with his wife, Laurie (Cluck) Talmas.
Dave was a graduate of Bayside High School. He pursued his undergraduate and graduate...
Lynn M. Snyder
Nov 30, 2023
Lynn M. Snyder, 74, passed away on November 30, 2023. She was born in Lancaster, PA, the daughter of the late Miriam Jane (Heart) and Thomas M. Groff.
She was the beloved wife to Joseph A. Snyder with whom she shared a life filled with love and companionship.
Lynn dedicated her professional life to RR...
Jeremy Paul Brown
Nov 30, 2023
Jeremy Paul Brown, 44, of Landisville, fought a courageous 8-month battle with neuroendocrine cancer and passed away at home surrounded by loving family on November 30, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Stephen Brown and the late Denise (Lapham) Brown. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Tennille (Summers) Brown.
Jeremy, also affectionately referred to...
Susan L. “Susie” Corpman
Nov 29, 2023
Susan L. "Susie" Corpman, 63, of Wylie, TX, a beacon of love and joy, passed away on November 29, 2023 at Richardson Methodist Hospital.
Born in Fort Lauderdale, FL, she is the daughter of the late Lynn C. Corpman and Catherine B. (Geraci) Corpman.
Susie's radiant spirit touched the lives of everyone she encountered. Her...
Walter Raymond Herring
Nov 29, 2023
Walter Raymond Herring, 92, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2023. Walter married Barbara (Hunter) Herring, who preceded him in death on August 22, 2009. They were married for 58 years. He was born in Chester, PA to the late Walter and Gertrude Herring on May 30, 1931. "Wally" grew up in a loving...
Edith Annemarie Ritchie
Nov 29, 2023
Edith Annemarie Ritchie, 85, of Denver, PA and formerly of Schweinfurt, Germany, passed away on November 29, 2023. Born in Schweinfurt, Germany during World War II, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Lina Schaefer. Edith met her future husband Corbett Ritchie, a Sergeant in the US Army in Germany. After getting married, Edith, Corbett, and their...
Gina M. Hill
Nov 29, 2023
Gina M. (DiTecco) Hill, 91, of Manheim, died on November 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 24, 1932, in Lansford, PA, she was the devoted wife of Thomas E. Hill, Sr. until his passing in 2005. They were married for 53 years at the time of his passing.
Gina was the...
James M. Ott
Nov 29, 2023
James M. Ott, 61, of East Petersburg, died of natural causes while hunting with his grandson Allen Bowser in Bradford County on Tuesday. His friends from the East Petersburg Fire Company found him Thursday, November 29 th .
Jim was the husband of Shirley K. (Smith) Ott and they just celebrated their 38 th wedding anniversary on...
Barry Howard Penchansky
Nov 29, 2023
Barry Howard Penchansky, 62, of Lancaster, died peacefully at home Saturday November 29th.
Born in Bayonne, NJ, he was the son of Samuel & Sophie Penchansky.
An Eagle Scout, he graduated from Bayonne High School, Rutgers University (cum laude), and Jefferson Medical College.
Barry served the United States Air Force from 1974-76. He...
Emma Grace (Rixey) Lambert
Nov 28, 2023
Emma Grace (Rixey) Lambert, 92, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023. Born in Jacobs Creek, PA, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Olive B. Rixey. She got married in Winchester, VA in 1953 to Charles W. (Chuck) Lambert, and they lived in Bordentown, NJ while he was in the army. After moving...
Aiden Scott Kimmet
Nov 28, 2023
Born on April 9, 1998, in Lancaster, PA, Aiden Scott Kimmet left this world too soon on November 28, 2023, at the young age of 25. Aiden was the cherished son of Bryan Kimmet and Sheri Kimmet (Buchter).
A graduate of Penn Manor High School in 2016, Aiden embarked on a journey that touched the lives of...
Xo Shaina Yang Lo
Nov 28, 2023
At the age of 51, Xo Shaina Yang Lo went into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. For five years, she fought a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 3, 1972, she was the daughter of Gnia Cha Yang and Ka Ying Thao. She shared over 32 years of marriage, memories, and love, with...
Angel Armando Sample
Nov 28, 2023
Angel Armando Sample, 33, of Lancaster, died suddenly on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of Angel Sample and Noemi Matos, of Lancaster.
Angel leaves behind his loving fiancé Mayra D. Rivera and their two-year-old daughter, Nadia Angel Sample. A son, fiancé, father, brother who was always happy, a lovable...
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