Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Margaret Grosh (Peg) Reidenbaugh
Nov 12, 2023
Margaret Grosh (Peg) Reidenbaugh, age 95, humbly entered her heavenly home on November 12, 2023, a devoted wife and mother with a servant's heart. She had been a resident at Moravian Manor Communities in Lititz, PA.
She was the daughter of Edward S. and Beatrice Hacker Grosh, and shared 58 years of marriage with the late Robert...
Patricia A. Moyer
Nov 12, 2023
Patricia A. Moyer, age 83, of Denver, PA, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023. She was a homemaker, cherished wife of the late Charles D. Moyer, and a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Patricia was born to Chester and Catherine Stuber in Reading PA.
Patricia found joy in spending hours in her garden. She and...
Stacy L. Kamerman
Nov 11, 2023
Stacy L. Kamerman, 42, of Leola, passed away unexpectedly in her home November 11, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Thomas and Debra Ramer. She was the devoted mother of Logan Davis.
Stacy's spirit was defined by love, care, selflessness, and purity. Throughout her career as a healthcare aide, notably with Friendship Community, she...
John Mongiovi
Nov 11, 2023
John Mongiovi, age 89 of Lancaster, died on Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was born in Cattolica Eraclea, Sicily to the late Angelo and Giuseppa Mongiovi. John immigrated to the United States at the age of twelve and settled in Lancaster with his family. He attended St. Mary's School in Lancaster, graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1954,...
G. Jean (Erisman) Petters
Nov 11, 2023
G. Jean (Erisman) Petters, 95 of Lancaster, passed away November 11, 2023. She spent her childhood in Lancaster City and Lampeter. Her life was full of family and outdoor activities from gardening and picnics to fishing with her Dad. Music was a given in her family and she was sent for piano lessons in her teens at Petters' music...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
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