Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Ramona Morales

Ramona Morales

Nov 19, 2023

Ramona Morales, 86, of Lancaster, died Nov. 19 at Golden Living Center. Born in Yabucoa, PR. She is survived by Tony Rosa, Juan, Moises, Ramon, and Ana Morales all of Lancaster, Francisco Rosa, of NJ. Preceded in death by son, Carlos Morales.

Funeral Services will take place at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 414 E....

Maxine Rosenthal

Maxine Rosenthal

Nov 18, 2023

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Maxine Rosenthal, 77, who died unexpectedly at her residence in Lancaster, PA on November 18, 2023. She is survived by her adoring husband of 56 years, Jay Rosenthal. Also surviving, a sister, Ruth Macktez Landow of RI; niece Shoshana Landow Stein (Ethan), grand nephews Philip and Malcolm Stein of RI, and...

Anne Marie Donovan Mannion

Anne Marie Donovan Mannion

Nov 18, 2023

Anne M. Mannion, age 93, of Columbia, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully into eternal life on Saturday, November 18, 2023. She was the only child of the late Anna (Zifcak) Donovan and Edward J. Donovan and was born in Torrington, Connecticut on February 24, 1930. Anne attended St. Francis of Assisi parochial school and graduated from Torrington High School in 1948....

Sharon L. Jones

Sharon L. Jones

Nov 18, 2023

Sharon L. (Bitts) Jones, 67, of New Providence, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Richard R. and Geraldine M. (Brinton) Bitts, Sr.

Sharon worked for the Red Rose Transit Authority for many years before her...

Betty R. Patton

Betty R. Patton

Nov 18, 2023

Betty R. Patton, 82, of Millersville and formerly of Lancaster, passed away at Oak Leaf Manor South on Saturday, November 18, 2023. She shared 60 years of marriage with her husband Ronald K. Patton who died on February 21, 2023.

Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Basher) Rote.

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Joseph A. Knight, Sr.

Joseph A. Knight, Sr.

Nov 16, 2023

Joseph A. Knight, Sr., age 64, of Washington Boro, passed away unexpectedly at the family farm on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Born in Columbia, Joe was the son of Arthur W. and Patricia E. Knight.

Joe was a graduate of Penn Manor High School class of 1978. He worked and retired from YRC, formally known as Yellow...

Robert “Bob” H. Zook

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

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