Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

James M. Ott

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Carl A. Ulrich

Carl A. Ulrich

Nov 28, 2023

Carl Ulrich of Lancaster passed away on Tuesday, November 28 at Lancaster General after battling complications from Pneumonia. He was the son of the late Joseph and Julie (Ortleib) Ulrich. He was the husband of Debbie Ulrich for 45 years.

Carl enjoyed fishing, auto racing, and bicycling. Everybody liked Carl because he was humble and great to...

Marian Leah Hartl

Marian Leah Hartl

Nov 27, 2023

Marian Leah Hartl, 66, of East Petersburg, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 27, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Hartl.

Many will remember Marian from her countless years as a social worker around Lancaster. After graduating from Millersville University Magna Cum Laude, she began her journey in social work where...

Carlos A. Carrazana Ricardo

Carlos A. Carrazana Ricardo

Nov 27, 2023

Carlos A. Carrazana Ricardo, 18, of Lancaster, a senior at JP McCaskey High School, died suddenly in Baltimore on 11/27/23. Born in Santiago, Cuba, son of Yanet Ricardo Vega (Daisnel Aliaga) and Eliden Carrazana.

Carlos loved football and cars.

Surviving in addition to his parents; brother, Alejandro, step brother Yudani Quintana, aunt Imileisis Vega, uncle...

Joan Lentz

Joan Lentz

Nov 26, 2023

Joan Lentz, 92, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Elwood Van Fossen and Marguerite Guiles. Joan was married over 67 years to her beloved husband Charles E. Lentz prior to his passing in 2022.

Joan was a graduate of Roxborough High School....

Anneliese E. A. Martin

Anneliese E. A. Martin

Nov 26, 2023

Anneliese E.A. Martin, of Millersville, passed away on November 26, 2023. She was born on September 18, 1933, in Germany, and her journey through life was marked by resilience, love, and a commitment to family and community.

Anneliese made her way to the United States in 1955, where she embraced the opportunity for a new life and...

Robert “Bob” Tennant

Robert “Bob” Tennant

Nov 25, 2023

Robert "Bob" Tennant went to be with Jesus and walk on those golden streets November 25, 2023.

Survived by his wife, Judy Tennant, and loved by family and friends of many years.

A memorial service will be held for Bob at 11AM on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Living Hope Community Church, 2823 Columbia Avenue,...

Marian Ranck Gerhart

Marian Ranck Gerhart

Nov 25, 2023

Marian Ranck Gerhart departed this life on Saturday November 25, 2023, in her one hundredth year. Born in Lancaster, PA, on Sunday February 3, 1924, to the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Paul Ranck, she graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1941 and enrolled in Millersville State Teacher's College. Upon graduation, and with the encouragement of Millersville's Librarian...

Jeri Eugene Stumpf

Jeri Eugene Stumpf

Nov 25, 2023

Jeri Eugene Stumpf, 79, entered into rest on November 25, 2023, at his home in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. Jeri was born in Dover PA, the son of the late Jesse Eugene Stumpf and late Dorothy (Kunkel) Stumpf.

He was the beloved and cherished husband of Deborah (Rivers Chapman) Stumpf sharing 29 years of marriage.

He...

Teresa I. Tymon

Teresa I. Tymon

Nov 25, 2023

Teresa I. Tymon, 97, of Lancaster, died on November 25, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Lancaster on August 20, 1926, she was the devoted wife of Walter G. Tymon until his passing in 2014. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on October 18th 2013.

She was a graduate of Lancaster...

Anna Mae Poplar Stonesifer

Anna Mae Poplar Stonesifer

Nov 24, 2023

Hark, mournful tidings unfold as we mark the passing of Anna Mae Poplar Stonesifer, aged 93, of Lititz, who breathed her last on the morn of Friday, November 24, 2023, at Lancaster Nursing and Rehab. Born within the bustling confines of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Anna Rutledge and Daniel Foster.

Anna Mae,...

Anthony (Tony) L. Taglieri

Anthony (Tony) L. Taglieri

Nov 24, 2023

Anthony (Tony) L. Taglieri (62), of Willow Street, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 24th, 2023. Tony was born on June 20th, 1961, to Joy Fisher and the late Thomas Taglieri Sr. He spent the majority of his work life at NTN until he switched to Harrington Hoists 13 years ago.

Tony is survived by...

Cynthia Ann Sharpe

Cynthia Ann Sharpe

Nov 24, 2023

Cynthia Ann Sharpe, also known as Mam-Maw, 75, of Millersville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Penn Medicine -Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Betty J (Smith) Sharpe. She was the wife of Kenneth R. Flosser for 30 years.

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Dolores (Jean) Herr Byers

Dolores (Jean) Herr Byers

Nov 24, 2023

Dolores (Jean) Herr Byers, 86, of Lancaster, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 24, 2023, after being under Hospice care. She will rejoice in Heaven where she will be reunited with those who proceeded her in death including her father, Luther P. Herr, her mother Alberta M. Herr, cousin, Alberta K. Bradley, son-in-law, Salvatore...

Rudy Oleksa

Rudy Oleksa

Nov 24, 2023

Rudy Oleksa, 88, of Lancaster passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Conemaugh, PA he was the son of the late Michael and Zuzanna (Gera) Oleksa. He was the loving husband of Carol A. (Donohue) Oleksa with whom he celebrated over 32 years of marriage.

He was a 1953...

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