Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Joyce E. Marks

Joyce E. Marks

Aug 16, 2023

Joyce E. Marks, 90, of Brethren Village in Lititz, passed on Wednesday August 16, 2023. Born in Florin, PA, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Ruth (Forney) Eshleman.

Joyce graduated from East Donegal High School in 1951 and from Manchester College in Indiana in 1955.

Joyce married the late James W....

Rev. Theodore A. Sauvé

Rev. Theodore A. Sauvé

Aug 16, 2023

Rev. Theodore A. Sauvé, 84, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Greensburg, Pa, and Canada, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 16, 2023. Born in San, French Soudan, West Africa, now known as Mali, on November 11, 1938, he was the son of the late Firmin and Emma (Allison) Sauvé.

He...

Reba M. Brown

Reba M. Brown

Aug 15, 2023

Reba M. Brown, 87, of Lititz passed away peacefully August 15, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Guy and Edith Martin and was the loving wife of the late H. Eugene Brown.

Reba worked as a CNA and dedicated 40 years to Luther Acres. She also faithfully volunteered at the Red Cross blood bank over...

Kyle Daniel Stephan

Kyle Daniel Stephan

Aug 15, 2023

Kyle Daniel Stephan, age 28, unexpectedly passed away on August 15, 2023. Born in Lancaster, Kyle was the son of Cory D. Stephan and Allison L. Shaffer. He was a graduate of Penn Manor High School, Class of 2013.

Kyle loved making modifications to his car and computers as he was a huge gamer. He also loved...

David E. Lynch

David E. Lynch

Aug 15, 2023

David E. Lynch, 75, of Conestoga, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. He was born in Coatesville, the son of the late Harold and Ada (Doan) Lynch.

Dave graduated from Conestoga Valley High School and earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Elizabethtown College. He was a self-employed accountant for over 25...

E. Connie Eberly

E. Connie Eberly

Aug 15, 2023

E. Connie Eberly, 96, went home to her Heavenly Father at Landis Homes on August 15, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Cyril and Edith Cole and the wife of the late James W. Eberly (Jim) who died in 2013.

Connie graduated from McCaskey High School in 1944. Education was an important...

Richard B. “Dick” Sheerer

Richard B. “Dick” Sheerer

Aug 14, 2023

Richard B. "Dick" Sheerer, 72, of Leola, PA, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023 at Hospice & Community Care of Mount Joy, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lewistown, PA, Dick was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Bailor) Sheerer. He was the loving husband of Linda (Kegel) Sheerer, with whom he celebrated 49 years...

William C. Rivera

William C. Rivera

Aug 14, 2023

William C. Rivera, 47, passed away August 14, 2023. He was born to Jose and Muriel Rivera in Long Island, New York. He spent most of his career at the HACC campus as the head of security. He was dedicated to his career and was proud of the team he led.

William was a great cook and...

Carmen M. Plaza

Carmen M. Plaza

Aug 14, 2023

Carmen M. Plaza, 72, of Lancaster passed away on August 14, 2023. She was born to the late Trino Otero and Petrona Rodriguez in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

She was a wonderful homemaker that took pride in having a beautiful home for her family, and loved to cook and bake her famous FLAN. Her happiness was spending...

Jaqueline M. Foster

Jaqueline M. Foster

Aug 14, 2023

Jaqueline M. Foster, 69, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Madison TN to Betty Jo (Morris) and Donald S Miller. She was the beloved wife to Robert Foster with whom she shared 46 years of marriage.

Jacki received her Bachelor's...

Anna E. Dowie

Anna E. Dowie

Aug 14, 2023

Anna E. Dowie, 99, of Lititz passed away August 14, 2023. She was born in West Elizabeth, PA to the late Waldo and Elizabeth Eggers. Apart of the 1944 graduating class of Duquesne University of Nursing, Anna enlisted into the Army and was stationed in Japan as a nurse. After her military service she dedicated 50 years to being...

Dorothy Catherine Nichols

Dorothy Catherine Nichols

Aug 14, 2023

Dorothy Catherine Nichols, 86, of Lititz, PA, passed away on August 14, 2023. She was born on June 3, 1937, in Wabash, Indiana, to the late Clifford and Charlotta (Weber) Hettmansperger. Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother whose passion was to nurture and care for others. In 2002, she moved in with her daughter Kay to help with...

Richard J. Lucas

Richard J. Lucas

Aug 14, 2023

Richard J. Lucas, 67, of Lancaster, entered into God's Kingdom, on August 14, 2023, peacefully at home.

Born in Northeast Philadelphia, he was the beloved son of the late Norman F. and Loretta (Rauch) Lucas. He was the dedicated husband of 44 years to Deborah A. (Yeager) Lucas.

Rick graduated from Holy Ghost Prep in...

Lazaro A. Febles Oviedo

Lazaro A. Febles Oviedo

Aug 13, 2023

Lazaro A. Febles Oviedo, 72, of Lancaster, passed away August 13, 2023. Born in Havana, Cuba, he was the son of the late Estanislao Febles and Paula Oviedo Hernandez. He was the loving husband of Elsie Martinez for over 20 years.

Lazaro enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. His upbeat personality and infectious smile will...

Betty Primaldi

Betty Primaldi

Aug 13, 2023

Betty Jean Sage Primaldi of Quarryville, entered into heaven on August 13th at 8:22pm at Lancaster General Hospital. Daughter of the late Clinton and Hazel Sage, Betty Jean was born in Rugby, Virginia on October 2nd, 1936. She attended River Hill School and Prospect Hill School, (both one room school houses), for eight years. She attended Penn Manor High...

Nicholas C. Gianopoulos

Nicholas C. Gianopoulos

Aug 13, 2023

Nicholas C. Gianopoulos, 99, of Lancaster PA passed away on August 13, 2023, of natural causes at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. We would like to thank the staff at Roosevelt 4, Personal Care, and Hospice for their loving care.

He was born January 31, 1924, in Uniontown PA, son of Greek Immigrant parents Gust and Dina (Metropoulis) Gianopoulos....

Alene Louise Roosen

Alene Louise Roosen

Aug 12, 2023

Alene Louise Roosen, 85, of Lancaster, and formerly of New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late George R. and Rhea S. Roosen.

Alene graduated from Ridgewood High School in NJ. She worked as an office assistant for various companies. She was an avid...

Linda Louise Hilton

Linda Louise Hilton

Aug 12, 2023

Linda Louise Hilton, 80, of Lititz, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Born in Womelsdorf, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Mildred (Wagner) Reed. She was married to her beloved husband Rodney B. Hilton for 30 years prior to his passing in 1994.

Linda was a...

Hoa Tran

Hoa Tran

Aug 12, 2023

Hoa Tran, 97, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023. She was the beloved wife to the late Dong S. Leong who passed in 1997.

Hoa was a member of the Chinese Association Club. She enjoyed cooking and gardening. She also enjoyed traveling to visit family and helping people.

She is survived by...

William K. Metcalfe

William K. Metcalfe

Aug 12, 2023

William K. Metcalfe, of Willow Valley Retirement Center, Lancaster, Pennsylvania  died August 12 th at The Glen Assisted Living Facility and under the care of Hospice of Lancaster County. Born in Carr, Colorado, on June 10, 1912, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ada Metcalfe.

Bill was preceded in death by Ruth D. Metcalfe,...

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