Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Mary Ann (Hess) Scherpf

Mary Ann (Hess) Scherpf

Aug 11, 2023

Mary Ann passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her family on the evening of August 11th. She was in a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mary Ann was born in Lancaster General Hospital, daughter of the late Norma and Arthur Hess. She has a younger sister, Catherine, and her husband Tom Figart of Lancaster and...

Alyce Lynne Carter

Alyce Lynne Carter

Aug 11, 2023

Alyce Lynne Carter, 59, of Lancaster passed away on August 11, 2023. She was born to the late Bonnie Newby and Josephine Pinckney in Philadelphia where she lived for much of her youth. A graduate of Overbrook Highschool and Breran Institute. After meeting her husband Ethan Carter she migrated to Lancaster and dedicated over 25 years to the School...

Gene Miller

Gene Miller

Aug 11, 2023

Gene Miller, 77, of Mount Joy passed away at home on Friday, August 11, 2023. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Dorothy (Stump) and John R. Miller. He was the beloved husband to Cheryl (Haas) with whom he celebrated over 56 years of marriage.

Prior to retirement, Gene worked as a machinist...

Sheila A. Wright

Sheila A. Wright

Aug 11, 2023

Sheila A. Wright, 59, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of Letha (McGeachy) and John Wright. She was the loving mother to Tyquan Wright.

Sheila was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. Sheila's genuine love for everyone allowed many people a fresh start. She...

Angel L. Chavez

Angel L. Chavez

Aug 10, 2023

Angel L. Chavez, 76, of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by his loving family, August 10, 2023. Born in San Antonio, TX, he was the son of the late Beatrice Chavez.

In July 1965, Angel joined the United States Air Force, to honorably serve his country as a Sargeant until his discharge in 1969.

He dedicated...

Audrey Heidig-Hershey

Audrey Heidig-Hershey

Aug 10, 2023

Our cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on August 10, 2023. She transitioned into eternal rest surrounded by her daughter, Michelle Howe, grandchildren, Aubrey Michelle Pugh (James), America Michelle Wingenroth, and great-grandchildren, Korbin Dallas Pinto, Alexander Howe-Pinto, Kamryn James Pugh, Keimaya Michelle Pugh, Jema Love Pugh, and Aerolynn Michelle Adams. While they lovingly...

Barbara Elyn O’Hara

Barbara Elyn O’Hara

Aug 10, 2023

Barbara Elyn O'Hara (née Schneider) 93, of Lancaster, PA passed away on August 10, 2023.

Barbara was the widow of Harry Robert (Bob) O'Hara, her high school sweetheart, to whom she had been married 60 years upon his death in 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Florence (Swick) Schneider, her sister Paula...

Saramma Samuel

Saramma Samuel

Aug 10, 2023

Saramma Samuel, 75, a member of the Pushpamangalam Family, passed away at her Ephrata, PA, home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Pallom, Kottayam, India, the daughter of the late John and Sosamma (Chacko) Thomas. She shared 47 years of marriage with her husband Thumpalil "Sam" Samuel.

Saramma earned her bachelor's degree...

The Rev. T.C. Gillespie

The Rev. T.C. Gillespie

Aug 10, 2023

The Rev. T.C. Gillespie, 93, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and with family on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Born in Dillon, SC, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary Gillespie. He was married over 69 years to his beloved wife Marguerite, prior to her passing in 2020.

T.C. began his pastoral career in 1980...

Ruth E. Gibson Gregg

Ruth E. Gibson Gregg

Aug 10, 2023

Ruth E. Gibson Gregg, 89, of Meadow Ridge Dr., died Tuesday, August 10th at her home. She was the daughter of the late Aaron and Mary M. Fry Stauffer. She was the loving wife of William Gregg. Her first husband, Harvey Gibson, died in July 1957 in a train accident. Ruth was a banker for over 25 years, retiring...

Paul R. Mcdonnell, Jr.

Paul R. Mcdonnell, Jr.

Aug 9, 2023

Paul R. McDonnell, Jr. known by some of his friends and family as "Bubbles" or "Bubs", 80, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 from complications after a lengthy illness. He was born in Lancaster, the son of the late Paul R. Sr. and Almadine (Kibler) McDonnell.

Paul celebrated 59 years of marriage...

Joann Kneizys

Joann Kneizys

Aug 8, 2023

Joann Kneizys (née DiPietro), age 86, of Lancaster, the beloved wife of 62 years of Vincent Kneizys, passed away on August 8, 2023, at Landis Homes in Lititz.

Born May 2, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Emma Joss (née Pirato) and Ruggiero "Jeff" DiPietro. She traveled extensively in her younger years, graduating from Lower Camden...

Robert P. Eshleman, Jr.

Robert P. Eshleman, Jr.

Aug 8, 2023

Robert P. Eshleman, Jr. 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Columbia, PA he was the son of the late Grace Freda (Kone) and Robert P. Eshleman, Sr. He was the loving husband to Lois (Wenger) with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage in May.

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Karen A. Scanlon

Karen A. Scanlon

Aug 8, 2023

Karen A. Scanlon, 48, of 1841 Wilderness Rd., Lancaster, passed away on Friday August 8 th at the Essa Flory Hospice Center.

Karen was the wife of John W. Scanlon, with whom she would have celebrated 23 years of marriage this coming August 23 rd . Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Oscar...

Charles Edward Olenik

Charles Edward Olenik

Aug 8, 2023

Charles Edward Olenik . Prince Charlie left this earth and returned to the Lord by way of Women and Babies Hospital late Wednesday evening, August 8th. He is the son of his overwhelmingly proud parents, his mother, Mary L. Olenik (formerly Pasch) and his father, Andrew K. Olenik, both of Lancaster. Charlie is survived by his four loving siblings;...

Steven M. Price

Steven M. Price

Aug 7, 2023

Steven M. Price, 70, of Lancaster passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late John and Rose (Ashby) Price. He was the loving husband of Sharon (Baumiller) Price with whom he shared over 47 years of marriage.

He worked in masonry restoration for many years.

In...

Philip Seward Newswanger

Philip Seward Newswanger

Aug 6, 2023

Philip Seward Newswanger, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on August 6, 2023 in Norfolk, Virginia. Philip was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to parents Christian Newswanger and Carol Powers. He was a graduate of Germantown Academy, Roanoke College and William and Mary's Executive MBA program.

Philip played soccer for Roanoke College and was a true lover of the...

Benjamin F. Bowman, Jr.

Benjamin F. Bowman, Jr.

Aug 6, 2023

Benjamin F. Bowman, Jr., 98, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on August 6, 2023. Born in Lancaster on April 9, 1925, he was the son of Benjamin F. and Evelyn E. Bowman. He was the husband of the late Mignon E. Bowman; they were married for 75 years.

Ben was a graduate of McCaskey High School, and...

Joyce A. Eshleman

Joyce A. Eshleman

Aug 6, 2023

Joyce A. Eshleman, 68, of Willow Street, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Alan R. Brown and the late Joanne M. (Fitzkee) Brown. She was married for 47 years to her husband, Douglas G. Eshleman.

Joyce was a member of Redeemer Lutheran...

Jane Louise Walp

Jane Louise Walp

Aug 6, 2023

Jane Louise Walp,90, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2023, at the Mennonite Home where she was a resident. She was born in Lancaster Pa, on February 10, 1933 to late James Leroy and Rhoda (Shauffer) Young. Jane graduated from Penn Manor High School where she played field hockey. She then went on to pursue her...

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