Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Nathaniel Lamar Owens

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...

Lester H. “Kid” Heiserman Iii

Lester H. “Kid” Heiserman Iii

Nov 10, 2023

Lester H. "Kid" Heiserman III, 76, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lester H. and Jane (Fergason) Heiserman II. He was the husband of Barbara A. Heiserman and they were married for 50 years.

Les was a Vietnam...

Robert "Bob" Raubenstine

Robert "Bob" Raubenstine

Nov 10, 2023

Robert "Bob" Raubenstine of Lancaster passed away on November 10, 2023, at the age of 93. Born to Howard and Grace Raubenstine, Bob leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and a life well-lived. He was an insurance salesman for Nationwide Insurance and dedicated many years to the company.

Bob spent 71 blissful years married to his...

Sylvia A. Ottey

Sylvia A. Ottey

Nov 10, 2023

Sylvia A. Ottey, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at The Middletown Home.

Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late William Mitchell and Pauline (Ober) Mitchell. She was the wife of Francis M. Ottey.

Sylvia was an amazing cook. Her kitchen was a place of warmth and love,...

Angelica Y. Marrero Morales

Angelica Y. Marrero Morales

Nov 9, 2023

Angelica Y. Marrero Morales, 34, of Columbia, went into the arms of angels on November 9, 2023. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Gerardo Marrero and Damaris Morales, wife of Juan Carlos Calo. She was the loving mother of Luis Angel, Lizianette, and Sebastian.

She was an active member of her church where...

Martha Inombabu

Martha Inombabu

Nov 9, 2023

We regret to announce the death of Martha Inombabu on Thursday November 9th 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster Pennsylvania. Martha was born in Mbaranga village Meru County. She was born to the late Simon Kimencu and Sarah Ciobarungu. Martha was preceded in death by her late husband M'Mugambi Baitumitu. Martha was a member of Antuanduru Methodist church...

Elizabeth W. Keller

Elizabeth W. Keller

Nov 9, 2023

Elizabeth W. Keller, 62, of Lancaster, passed away November 9, 2023, at Valley Manor Rehab & Care Center. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Elizabeth (Krauss) Wachter. She shared over 36 years of marriage with her husband, James M. Keller.

She enlisted in the United States Navy and honorably serve...

Edward W. Kirchner, Jr.

Edward W. Kirchner, Jr.

Nov 9, 2023

Edward W. Kirchner, Jr., 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on November 9, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Edward, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Rampulla) Kirchner. He was married 69 years to his beloved wife, Mary Ann (Greiner) Kirchner.

Ed was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School....

Thomas C. Ord

Thomas C. Ord

Nov 9, 2023

Thomas C. Ord of Lancaster, passed away on November 9, 2023. He was married to Nancy Gavern Ord for 59 years. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Oliver P. and Catherine Verdetto Ord. He graduated in 1959 from West Scranton High School and in 1961 from Lackawanna Jr. College, Scranton.

Tom was a...

R. Warren Fox

R. Warren Fox

Nov 8, 2023

R. Warren Fox, 83, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on November 8, 2023. He was the son Reginald J. Fox Jr. and Adalyne E. Reese. Warren was successful salesman at Specialty Valves for 25 years.

Warren lived in California for a period, where he embraced the vibrant lifestyle of the West Coast. In his younger days,...

Gloria May Brown

Gloria May Brown

Nov 8, 2023

Gloria May Brown, of Masonic Village, age 87, passed away November 8, 2023. Born in Lancaster, Gloria was the daughter of the late Wilmer and Margaret (Shirk) Hall.

After graduating from J.P. McCaskey High School, Gloria went on to marry Howard L. Brown on October 28, 1958 and the devoted union lasted until his passing on March...

Frances Cohen

Frances Cohen

Nov 8, 2023

Frances "Fran" Cohen, 91, of Lancaster, and formerly of South Jersey, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Esther Eidelman. She was married to the late Bernard Cohen until his passing in 2005.

Fran was a graduate of Overbrook High School in Philadelphia. She worked...

Gloria Jean Gerlitzki Rodman

Gloria Jean Gerlitzki Rodman

Nov 8, 2023

Gloria Jean Gerlitzki Rodman, devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at home with her husband by her side, after a four year battle with a rare malignant mixed Mullerian uterine cancer.

Born on April 4, 1949, in Long Beach, CA, she was the oldest daughter of the late Karl...

Barry T. Gerz, Jr.

Barry T. Gerz, Jr.

Nov 8, 2023

Co-owner of Gerz Radiator, sportsman, and friend to many, Barry T. Gerz, Jr., 69, of Lancaster, passed away November 8, 2023, doing what he loved most, working on cars. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Barry T. Sr., and Gloria Gerz. He shared over 47 years with his beloved wife Anna (Mull) Gerz.

Barry wanted...

Joyce E. Styer

Joyce E. Styer

Nov 6, 2023

Joyce E. Styer, 90, a gardener, quilter and avid birder, died Nov. 6 at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. Fry Sr. and Wilhelmina C. Mehl Fry.

Joyce shared 59 years of marriage with her husband, Charles "Ottie" Styer, before his passing in 2012. Joyce...

Jeffrey L. Dawkins

Jeffrey L. Dawkins

Nov 6, 2023

Jeffrey L. Dawkins was born on December 16,1962 at Salem Memorial Hospital and was raised in Pennsville, New Jersey to parents Thomas Dawkins Sr. and Belle Dawkins. As a young boy, he always worked hard completing yard work, helping people and other miscellaneous chores to buy his first car at 16 years old. Jeff was a football and track...

Lloyd H. Ross

Lloyd H. Ross

Nov 6, 2023

Lloyd H. Ross, 75, passed over into the loving arms of Christ his Savior on November 6, 2023. He was the son of Homer C Ross and Ruth Hettes Ross. Lloyd was born on August 25, 1948 in Nicholson, PA and grew up in Clifford, PA.

Lloyd met his wife, Joan, at Susquehanna University. In June they...

Florence Elizabeth Allshouse

Florence Elizabeth Allshouse

Nov 6, 2023

Florence Elizabeth "Betty" Allshouse, 96, formerly of Stewartsville, NJ, passed away at Brethren Village in Lititz, PA on Monday, November 6, 2023. She was born in Revere, PA, daughter of the late Sylvester and Florence (Heller) Moninghoff.

Betty shared 60 wonderful years with her husband Robert E. Allshouse, before his passing in 2009. She worked as a...

Elizabeth M. Kuehne

Elizabeth M. Kuehne

Nov 6, 2023

Elizabeth M. Kuehne passed away on November 6, 2023, at The Glen at Willow Valley. Formerly of Summit, New Jersey, she resided at Willow Valley Retirement Community, Lancaster, PA for over 19 years. Born in Newark, NJ on October 8, 1935, to Leo and Martha Thomas, she resided in Irvington, NJ for her first 20 years, before moving to...

John V. Luppino

John V. Luppino

Nov 6, 2023

John V. Luppino of Lancaster passed away at the age of 76. He was born to Joseph J. Luppino and Mary A. (Brady) Luppino in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

John's educational journey began at Central Catholic High School, where he graduated in 1965. He continued his education at Kutztown State College, earning a Bachelor's degree in Education.

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