Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Daniel E. Hughes

Daniel E. Hughes

Nov 24, 2023

Daniel E. Hughes, 54, of Lititz Pa, passed away on Tuesday, November 24 th surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Donalee M. Meloy Hughes, with whom he celebrated 29 years of marriage this past January 19 th . Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of Margaret E. Wilhelm Hughes...

Edith S. Heckel

Edith S. Heckel

Nov 23, 2023

Edith S. Heckel (Edie) 90, of Lititz, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family on Thanksgiving November 25, 2023, she was the daughter of George Ness Spalding and Nellie Wallace Spalding. She was the wife of David G. Heckel, with whom she celebrated 69 years of marriage in September.

Edith grew up...

Pamela J. Keller

Pamela J. Keller

Nov 23, 2023

Pamela J. Keller, 71, of Drums, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born in Elizabethtown, she was the daughter of the late Wesley R. and Ellen (Gantz) Espenshade. Pam was the loving and devoted wife of Wesley C. Keller, and together they celebrated 50 years of marriage.

Pam's vibrant...

Rita M. Gutshall

Rita M. Gutshall

Nov 23, 2023

Rita M. Gutshall, 96, of Luther Acres, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Born in Hazelton, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (DeJoseph) Forte. Rita was the devoted wife of the late Lester L. Gutshall, who passed away in 1998.

A dedicated homemaker, Rita's life revolved around her husband, children, and grandchildren....

Sophie M. Zwolenik

Sophie M. Zwolenik

Nov 23, 2023

Sophie M. Zwolenik, 89, of Lancaster, was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on November 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Summit Hill, PA she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Gurka) Ogozalek. She was the loving wife of Peter M. Zwolenik for over 60 years until his passing in January 2021.

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John "Jack" Vulgaris, Jr

John "Jack" Vulgaris, Jr

Nov 22, 2023

John "Jack" Vulgaris, Jr, age 90, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on November 22, 2023. He was a loving and devoted Father and Husband, who was married to Dee Vulgaris (who preceded him in death) for 65 years.

Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the oldest of 5 sons to John and Helen Vulgaris. He graduated from...

Dan Bahadur Sunuwar

Dan Bahadur Sunuwar

Nov 22, 2023

Dan B Sunuwar, born on March 6, 1959, in Kerabari-Harkapur, Okhaldhunga, peacefully departed this life in Lancaster, PA, on November 22, 2023. He was the beloved son of Karna B. Sunuwar and Dil Maya Sunuwar. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dhana Maya Sunuwar, and his six loving children, thirteen grandchildren.

As the middle child among...

Edward "Ted" Sunbery

Edward "Ted" Sunbery

Nov 22, 2023

Edward "Ted" William Sunbery, 73, of Lancaster, PA, passed away November 22 due to complications of a stroke. He was born February 19, 1947 in Shamokin, PA to the late Edward & Eleanor (Curran) Sunbery.

Ted was a 1965 graduate from Middletown Area High School and then went on to graduate from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and...

Janice Eileen Keller

Janice Eileen Keller

Nov 21, 2023

Janice Eileen Keller, age 71, passed away on November 21, 2023, at Neffsville Nursing and Rehab. Born and raised in Lancaster, Janice was the daughter of the late Stanley Q. Jr. and Ethel K. Biemesderfer. She was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School.

Janice was an avid dog lover and adopted many dogs from the Lancaster...

Evelyn G. Epstein

Evelyn G. Epstein

Nov 21, 2023

Evelyn G. Epstein, age 89, passed away at Brightview Towson Assisted Living in Towson, MD on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Born in Denver, Colorado, Evelyn was the daughter of the late William and Shirley (Tokarsky) Bloom and the wife of the late Barney Epstein.

Growing up, Evelyn attended Temple Emanuel in Denver, CO and loved hearing the...

Ole M. Olsen

Ole M. Olsen

Nov 21, 2023

Ole M. Olsen, a native and resident of Norway until his seventh birthday, arrived in New Jersey in 1927 to begin a new life in Teaneck with his parents, Leonard and Olanda, and siblings; Lars, Erling, and later, Grace.

At age 18, he enlisted in the 99th Infantry Battalion Separate (Norwegian-American Ski Troops) of the United States...

Helen Elaine Wallace Miksch

Helen Elaine Wallace Miksch

Nov 20, 2023

Helen Elaine Wallace Miksch, 92, of Lititz, passed away on November 20, 2023, at Moravian Manor, Lititz after a brief period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Caroline Heald Wallace and Frank Byron Wallace of Rutland, MA. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years Dr. J. William Miksch Jr. DDS, who died in...

Todd M. Fischer

Todd M. Fischer

Nov 20, 2023

Todd M. Fischer, 56, of Lancaster, passed away suddenly at Penn State Health Center Lancaster on Monday, November 20, 2023. Born in Columbia, PA, he is the son of Dennis M. "Denny" Fischer of Columbia and Lynn E. McClune of Wrightsville.

Todd is survived by his lovely wife, Heidi K. (Denlinger) Fischer. They were married on November...

Susan M. Swan

Susan M. Swan

Nov 20, 2023

Susan M. Swan, 62, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 20, 2023. Born In Charleston SC, she is the daughter of Lawrence F. Gray of Lititz and the late Geraldine Gray. She was the beloved wife of Kim Allen Swan for over 42 years.

As a mom, she was actively involved with her children through...

Elizabeth P. Davis

Elizabeth P. Davis

Nov 20, 2023

Elizabeth P. Davis, 88, of Lititz, passed away on November 20, 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Coatesville, Libby graduated from Parkesburg High School and Immaculata College. She worked as a supervisor in food service at Lancaster General Hospital.

She loved flower gardening and animals. Libby was a member of The Worship Center, and...

Grant W. Hummer

Grant W. Hummer

Nov 19, 2023

Grant W. Hummer, Sr., 79, of Lititz, passed away at his home and entered into his eternal home with the Lord on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, Grant was the son of the late Wayne G., Sr. and Ruth (Lenker) Hummer. He was raised in Palmyra, Pennsylvania and graduated from Palmyra High School in 1963. He...

Samuel H. Martin

Samuel H. Martin

Nov 19, 2023

Samuel H. Martin, 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Maple Farms Nursing Center surrounded by his family.

He was the son of the late James H Martin and Clara S (Horst) Martin. He was the husband of Georgia L. (Lefever) Martin and they were married for 68 years.

He was...

Carmen M. Catalano

Carmen M. Catalano

Nov 19, 2023

Carmen M. Catalano, 77, passed away on November 19, 2023 at Ephrata Community Hospital. She was born on April 28, 1946 in Comerio, Puerto Rico, to the late Monserrate Cosme and Carmen Rivera. Carmen was preceded in death by her husband, Pablo Catalano.

Carmen's faith played a central role in her life. She attended Our Mother of...

Elizabeth R. “Betty” Medved

Elizabeth R. “Betty” Medved

Nov 19, 2023

Elizabeth R. "Betty" Medved, 84, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her home. Born in Flushing, NY she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lucy (Francis) Read. She was the loving wife of Albert "Al" Medved with whom she shared over 67 years of marriage. She was proud to be a descendant of William...

Doris J. Graybill

Doris J. Graybill

Nov 19, 2023

Doris J. Graybill (Eisenberger), 90, of Manheim, ended her earthly journey at home while she slept on November 19, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John and Lois Eisenberger. She was the loving wife for 60 years to Christian A. Graybill, who passed away in 2013.

A homemaker, Doris dedicated herself to...

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