Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

John P. Scheuerman, Jr.

John P. Scheuerman, Jr.

Nov 6, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, John P. Scheuerman, Jr. (Johnny), who departed this life peacefully on Monday, November 6th, 2023. Johnny was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 1, 1969, and moved to Lancaster, PA in 1984. Throughout his life, the joy and love he shared with those around him left...

Isbia Ruiz Vazquez

Isbia Ruiz Vazquez

Nov 6, 2023

Isbia Ruiz Vazquez, age 51, passed away at home with her family by her side.

Family will receive friends, Friday November 10, 2023 at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA. 17602 from 10am to 11am with a service to follow at 11am. Burial will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Mellinger...

Albert P. Sheetz

Albert P. Sheetz

Nov 6, 2023

Albert P. Sheetz, 80, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, November 6th at his residence after a long illness.

He was the husband of Betty A. Yeager Sheetz, with whom he celebrated 59 years of marriage this past August 12th. Born in Shamokin, he was the son of the late Stephen M. and Anna D. Strembo...

David Douglas Stouffer

David Douglas Stouffer

Nov 5, 2023

David Douglas Stouffer, 72, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, at his home in Orlando, Florida. Born in San Antonio, Texas, he was the son of the late Henry C. Stouffer Jr. and Virginia (Brenner) Stouffer.

David graduated in 1969 from Manheim Township High School and from Ohio University in 1973. In 1981 he earned his MBA...

John D. Sauder, 74, Third Generation General Motors Dealer

John D. Sauder, 74, Third Generation General Motors Dealer

Nov 5, 2023

John D. Sauder, 74, of Lititz, went peacefully to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 5, 2023.

Born in Lancaster, he was the beloved son of Carl S. & Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Lefever Sauder of New Holland. He was the husband of Bonita Heishman Sauder. John was a member of Neffsville Mennonite Church.

John attended...

Martin A. Barr

Martin A. Barr

Nov 5, 2023

Martin A. Barr, aged 62, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at UPMC Williamsport. He was born to the late Jeannie (Shell) and Martin G. Barr.

Martin was a proud graduate of Conestoga Valley High School and was the owner of Barr's Garage, a family business that he had been part of for over 60 years....

Arlene G. Wenger

Arlene G. Wenger

Nov 5, 2023

Arlene G. Wenger, 94, passed away on November 5, 2023. Formerly of Lancaster, she had resided for the past nine years in the Health Care Center at United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz.

Arlene was born October 27, 1929 in Mt. Joy Township and grew up in the Manheim area. She was the daughter of the late Earl...

Edythe F. (Denlinger) Huber

Edythe F. (Denlinger) Huber

Nov 5, 2023

Edythe F. (Denlinger) Huber, aged 98, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Woodcrest Villa, Lancaster, PA. A life-long resident of Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lillian (Eby) and John Denlinger. Edythe was the wife of the late H. Paul Huber.

She was a graduate of East Lampeter High School and Lancaster Business...

Joan Marie Guyette Kavanaugh Thomas Winter

Joan Marie Guyette Kavanaugh Thomas Winter

Nov 4, 2023

Joan Marie Guyette Kavanaugh Thomas Winter, 87, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late Leland Stanford Guyette and Anna Adelaide (Keller). She was married to the late Arthur Howard Winter.

Joan graduated from St. Mary's High School, Wilkes-Barre, PA in 1954. In 1957 she graduated...

Ezra Klay Zook

Ezra Klay Zook

Nov 4, 2023

Ezra Klay Zook, the precious and beautiful son of Zachary and Meghan (Brady) Zook was welcomed into Jesus' arms on November 4, 2023, in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He was born in Harrisburg on June 25, 2022. For the past six months, he courageously and relentlessly fought leukemia. He was full of radiant joy, humor, and life and always had a...

Faith T. Muldoon

Faith T. Muldoon

Nov 2, 2023

Faith T. Muldoon, 72, of Lancaster, went into the arms of angels on November 2, 2023, surrounded by those that loved her, in the comfort of her home. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Louise Muldoon.

Faith loved people and made friends with everyone she met. To know Faith was...

Lisa Johnson Atkins

Lisa Johnson Atkins

Nov 2, 2023

Lisa Johnson Atkins, age 46, passed away at her home on November 2, 2023. Born in Sellersville, PA, Lisa was the daughter of Robert and Carol Johnson.

Lisa was a graduate of Coatesville Area High School and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Millersville University. She worked for Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, performing environmental testing, pharmaceutical...

James J. High

James J. High

Nov 2, 2023

James J. High, 89, of 300 Willow Valley Lakes Drive, Willow Street, died Friday, November 2 nd at his residence.

He was the husband of the late Dorothy M. Seeman High, who died in 2004. Born in Philadelphia, James was the son of the late Pearson M. and Ella Chelius High.

He had worked as...

Mary Ellen (Fagan) Freifeld

Mary Ellen (Fagan) Freifeld

Nov 1, 2023

Mary Ellen (Fagan) Freifeld, 80, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Born in East Saint Louis, IL, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Florence (Byrne) Fagan. She was married to the late Armin Freifeld for 50 years.

Growing up in Brooklyn, NY, Mary excelled academically...

Lucy Delafuente

Lucy Delafuente

Nov 1, 2023

Lucy Delafuente, 61, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 1, 2023. Born in Harlingen, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Armado Gonzalez and Anselma Morelas. She was the loving companion of Fester Thomas for over 16 years.

People were drawn to Lucy by her laugh and beaming smile. She made the...

William Witmer “Bill” Harrington, Jr.

William Witmer “Bill” Harrington, Jr.

Nov 1, 2023

William Witmer "Bill" Harrington, Jr., 54, of Conestoga, PA, passed away on November 1, 2023 after a lengthy battle with his health.

Bill was an avid and passionate outdoorsman who frequently hunted on family property in Potter County, PA. He was a member of the Indian Run Hunting Camp in Potter County as well. He enjoyed riding...

Laurie C. Thompson

Laurie C. Thompson

Nov 1, 2023

Laurie C. Thompson, 66, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2023 at Keystone Villa.

Born in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Curtis L. and Myrna F. (Gesner) Cassady. She was the wife of Rick L. Thompson.

She has been a 40+ years supporter of her husband's business, Fisher...

Mertis B. Heimbach

Mertis B. Heimbach

Nov 1, 2023

Mertis Byram Heimbach left this life to be with her Lord at 5:09 pm on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. There will be no public viewing of her remains but a service memorializing her life will be held in the chapel at Calvary Fellowship Homes, at 502 Elizabeth Drive, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at 1:00 pm, on November 7, 2023. She will...

Damon Lyell Rader

Damon Lyell Rader

Nov 1, 2023

Lt. Colonel Damon Lyell Rader, of Pleasant View Communities, formerly of Wilmore KY, was Promoted to Glory at age 91 after a short illness, exacerbated by damage to his lungs from chaplaincy work at Ground Zero in the days immediately following 9/11.

Damon was born in New York in 1932 to Lyell Mayes and Gladys Damon Rader,...

Kenneth "Ken" Anthony Zechman

Kenneth "Ken" Anthony Zechman

Oct 31, 2023

Kenneth Anthony Zechman, 78, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his Millersville home with his family by his side. Ken shared 43 years of marriage with his wife Mary Lee (Patterson) Zechman.

Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Irvin and Helen (Godlevski) Zechman. Ken graduated from Lebanon High School and served in...

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