Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Robert “Bob” H. Zook
Nov 16, 2023
Robert "Bob" H. Zook, 86, of Lancaster went to his eternal home with his lord and savior on November 16, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of service, adventure, and unwavering faith. He was born in the summer of 1937 to the late Harvey Zook and Emma Fisher in their home in Lancaster.
A graduate of McCaskey high...
Barry T. Gerz, Sr.
Nov 16, 2023
Barry T Gerz, Sr, 90; devoted husband, father, grandpa, and great grandpa, went home to be with the Lord, November 16, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Alex W. and Frances (Rose) Gerz. He was the beloved husband of Gloria (Hetrich) Gerz whom he celebrated 71 years of marriage in...
Gladys Ruth Beam
Nov 16, 2023
Gladys Ruth Beam, 97, of Lititz, and formerly of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023. Born in Talmage, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Nila Grace Imhoff. She was married 65 years to William H. Beam who passed in 2014.
Gladys loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed being...
Ronald P. Rottmund, Jr.
Nov 16, 2023
Ronald P. Rottmund, Jr., 60, of Mount Joy, PA, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Penn State Heath Lancaster. Born in Lancaster, PA, he is survived by his parents Ronald P. Rottmund, Sr. and Rita M. (Jaczynski) Rottmund, a brother Robert J., husband of Tammy, and a sister, Rosemarie, all of Lancaster, two sons, Terry, and Mason and...
Gerald "Jerry" Mann
Nov 15, 2023
Gerald "Jerry" Mann, 82, passed away at his Kinzers, PA, residence on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He shared 37 years of marriage with his wife Carla Ann (Gray) Mann.
Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Henry and Henrietta (Kershman) Mann. Jerry graduated from Jamaica High...
Esther Marie Vega Ponce
Nov 15, 2023
In Loving Memory of Esther Marie Vega Ponce
Esther Marie Vega Ponce, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on November 15, 2023. She was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, to the late Gregorio and Elena (Roman) Padin. Esther's life was a tapestry of love, creativity, and devotion to her family....
Patrick R. Mulrooney
Nov 15, 2023
Patrick R. Mulrooney, 83, of New Holland, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 15th. Born in Darby, he was the son of the late Arthur J. and Madeline M. (Green) Mulrooney. Pat was the loving husband of Helen G. (O'Brien) Mulrooney, with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage in October.
Pat worked for UPS from...
Jay H. Stauffer
Nov 15, 2023
Jay H. Stauffer, 92, of Lanc., entered eternal rest Nov. 15, 2023. Born in Lanc. He was the son of the late Melvin S. Stauffer and Anna Mary Bredthauer. Last week he celebrated his 71st wedding anniversary with Miriam (Eshelman) Stauffer. He was a lifetime Manor Twp. beef and potato farmer.
He will be remembered as a...
Todd S. Russell
Nov 15, 2023
Todd S. Russell, 38, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday morning, November 15 th .
Todd was the husband of Jennifer L. Root Russell, with whom he celebrated 10 years of marriage this past September 5 th . Born in Oil City, he was the son of the late Richard and Judith Kenniston Russell.
A...
Joyce B. Cody
Nov 15, 2023
Joyce B. Cody, 75, of 1629 Princess Anne Drive, Lancaster, died Wednesday, Nov. 15 at Lancaster General Hospital. She had suffered a heart attack three days earlier.
Mrs. Cody was the wife of William H. Cody. They would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on Dec. 29.
Born in Portsmouth, VA, she was the daughter...
Dante C. Ellis, Sr.
Nov 14, 2023
Dante C. Ellis, Sr., aged 51, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. He was born in Lancaster, PA, the son of Yolonda Christian and James L. Ellis, Jr. Dante was a 1990 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School and had a successful career working in production at various manufacturing plants, including Johnson and Johnson.
Dante...
Daryl B. “Skip” Lichty
Nov 13, 2023
Daryl B. "Skip" Lichty, Paradise, died peacefully surrounded by his family on November 13, 2023. He was a 1955 graduate of Pequea Valley High School. He served six years in the U. S. Army and U. S. Army Active Reserves. Skip was a graduate of West Chester University and an educator for 34 years. For the last 30 years...
Ray F. Elliott
Nov 13, 2023
Ray F. Elliott, 83, of Tampa, FL and formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 13 th .
He was the husband of Veronica T. Reynolds Elliott, with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage this past September 25 th . Born in Lancaster, Ray was the son of the late Ray and Mary Diller Elliott....
Lois C. Daily
Nov 12, 2023
Lois C. Daily, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on November 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Amos Shuman and Blanche Gable Shuman; her husband, Jack L. Daily, Sr.; her grandson, Jonathan Daily; and her brother, Pete Shuman, and sister, Marie Laughman.
Lois was a huge fan of all Philadelphia sports teams and would...
Margaret Grosh (Peg) Reidenbaugh
Nov 12, 2023
Margaret Grosh (Peg) Reidenbaugh, age 95, humbly entered her heavenly home on November 12, 2023, a devoted wife and mother with a servant's heart. She had been a resident at Moravian Manor Communities in Lititz, PA.
She was the daughter of Edward S. and Beatrice Hacker Grosh, and shared 58 years of marriage with the late Robert...
Patricia A. Moyer
Nov 12, 2023
Patricia A. Moyer, age 83, of Denver, PA, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023. She was a homemaker, cherished wife of the late Charles D. Moyer, and a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Patricia was born to Chester and Catherine Stuber in Reading PA.
Patricia found joy in spending hours in her garden. She and...
Stacy L. Kamerman
Nov 11, 2023
Stacy L. Kamerman, 42, of Leola, passed away unexpectedly in her home November 11, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Thomas and Debra Ramer. She was the devoted mother of Logan Davis.
Stacy's spirit was defined by love, care, selflessness, and purity. Throughout her career as a healthcare aide, notably with Friendship Community, she...
John Mongiovi
Nov 11, 2023
John Mongiovi, age 89 of Lancaster, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was born in Cattolica Eraclea, Sicily to the late Angelo and Giuseppa Mongiovi. John immigrated to the United States at the age of twelve and settled in Lancaster with his family. He attended St. Mary's School in Lancaster, graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1954,...
G. Jean (Erisman) Petters
Nov 11, 2023
G. Jean (Erisman) Petters, 95 of Lancaster, passed away November 11, 2023. She spent her childhood in Lancaster City and Lampeter. Her life was full of family and outdoor activities from gardening and picnics to fishing with her Dad. Music was a given in her family and she was sent for piano lessons in her teens at Petters' music...
Nathaniel Lamar Owens
Nov 11, 2023
Nathaniel Lamar "Nate" Owens, 38, of New Holland, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Earl Owens, Sr. (Patricia Snoke) and Sarah Schupp.
Nate attended J. P. McCaskey High School. He worked alongside his father Earl at Owen's Improvements, LLC as a general contractor. His family and friends will...
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