Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Herbert E. Karlip

Herbert E. Karlip

Aug 6, 2023

Herbert E. Karlip, 80, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA, "Herb" was the son of the late Joseph and Bess (Cantor) Karlip. He was the loving husband of Bonnie (Ness) Karlip with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.

He was a 1960...

Jewell “Joe” W. Horning, Jr.

Jewell “Joe” W. Horning, Jr.

Aug 6, 2023

Joe Horning, a long-time resident of Willow Valley Manor North, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was 102 years old, having been born in upstate NY, son of the late Jewell W., Sr., and Florence (Lowe) Horning.

He and his wife Christine "Chris" (Kirk) Horning were married for 73 years before her passing in 2019. Also,...

Sara Louise Woll Douie

Sara Louise Woll Douie

Aug 6, 2023

Sara Louise Woll Douie died Monday afternoon, August 6th, at the Brethren Village Health Care Center; Lancaster, PA.

Mrs. Douie was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 17, 1929.  She graduated from the Lankenau School in 1947, and attended Wheaton College and the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia where she met her husband, Harvey C. Douie, Jr....

Thomas C. Dodson

Thomas C. Dodson

Aug 5, 2023

Thomas C. Dodson passed away with family by his side on Saturday, August 5, due to complications caused by alcoholism. We are grateful his struggles with addiction and mental health are finally over. Despite the challenges of the last few years, we love him very much and will miss him dearly as we fondly remember the first four decades...

Ruth Mae (Weathers) Mckinney

Ruth Mae (Weathers) Mckinney

Aug 5, 2023

Ruth Mae (Weathers) McKinney, 88 of Lancaster, transitioned into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on August 5, 2023, while at home. She was the loving wife of George R. McKinney Sr. for 71 years of marriage, until his death in June of 2021. Born in Manning SC, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and...

Thomas J. Mullen Jr.

Thomas J. Mullen Jr.

Aug 5, 2023

Thomas J. Mullen, Jr., age 83, of Lancaster passed away at Mennonite Home on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA and grew up in nearby Narberth, PA Tom was the son of the late Thomas J. and Mary (DeGeorge) Mullen, Sr. In 1961, he married his wife, Linda I. Mullen (Poell) who survives to cherish his...

Barry Eckert

Barry Eckert

Aug 4, 2023

Barry Eckert passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at the age of 77.

Son of Irene and Harold Eckert, and loving husband of Linda Eckert.

Barry was a key player in the 1962 Conference of Roses Championship Game for Warwick. He also played in the East/West games in 1963. Barry played for the Lebanon...

Debra M. Kipp

Debra M. Kipp

Aug 4, 2023

Debra M. Kipp, 48, of Lancaster, entered into eternal life on Monday, August 4 th at Hershey Medical Center.

She was the wife of Gary L. Kipp, with whom she would have celebrated 21 years of marriage this coming October 10 th . Born in Lancaster, Debra was the daughter of the late Mary Hycnar Hindes and...

Chieu Thi Nguyen

Chieu Thi Nguyen

Aug 3, 2023

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Chiều Thị Nguyễn on August 3, 2023, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, at the age of 82. She was surrounded by her family.

Maria Chiều Thị Nguyễn

Born on October 22, 1940, in Sơn Tây, Việt Nam, she faced great challenges with...

John D. Gallagher

John D. Gallagher

Aug 3, 2023

John D. Gallagher, 78, of Lititz, formerly from Manassass, VA and Pittsburgh, PA, was welcomed into paradise on August 3, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Frank and Helen Gallagher. He created a family and shared over 55 years of beautiful memories with Bonita "Bonnie" Gallagher.

John proudly served his country in...

Dolores “Dee” Rose Vulgaris

Dolores “Dee” Rose Vulgaris

Aug 3, 2023

Devoted wife and loving Mother, Dolores "Dee" Rose Vulgaris (Dobihal), 85, passed into the hands of God on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Born April 23, 1938, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the oldest daughter of the late Anthony and Agnes Dobihal. She was married for 65 years to her surviving and beloved husband, John "Jack" Vulgaris, Jr.

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James William Shirk

James William Shirk

Aug 3, 2023

James William Shirk, 64, of Lancaster, PA went to be with his Heavenly Father on the evening of Thursday, August 3rd after a brief battle with cancer. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones and care team.

James was a long-time employee of High Industries, Inc. and celebrated his 45th year of service in September 2022...

Blaine Sexton Purnell

Blaine Sexton Purnell

Aug 2, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Blaine Sexton Purnell of Lancaster, PA. He went to live an eternal life with his Heavenly Father at age 93 on Wednesday August 2, 2023. Blaine passed peacefully at the Glen in the Willow Valley Communities. He was attended by his loving children Jennifer, Jeff, and Elizabeth, and the love of...

Johan G. Parra Rodriguez

Johan G. Parra Rodriguez

Aug 2, 2023

Johan G. Parra Rodriguez, 31, of Lancaster City, was born in the Dominican Republic on August 12, 1991 and passed suddenly 10 days before his birthday on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023.

Johny was fiercely loved by his parents Nioves Rodriguez Sanchez and Guarionex Parra-Vargas, and by his boys, Joel and Johan "JJ" Parra. He will remain being...

Robert "Bob" E. Reapsome

Robert "Bob" E. Reapsome

Aug 2, 2023

Robert "Bob" E. Reapsome, 66, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully following a short battle with cancer, on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023.

Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Phyllis Reapsome. He was a graduate of Mccaskey High School and later Delaware Valley College, where he was a multi­ sport athlete....

Frank T. Sobkowiak

Frank T. Sobkowiak

Aug 2, 2023

Frank T. Sobkowiak, age 97, passed away at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy on August 2, 2023. Born in Dickson City, PA., Frank was the son of the late Frank J. and Josephine (Czachor) Sobkowiak. On May 27, 1950, he married Irene Nesevitch Sobkowiak and the devoted union lasted until her passing in 2010.

Frank...

Gladys Ayars Vidal

Gladys Ayars Vidal

Aug 1, 2023

Our Dear Mother, Gladys Ayars Vidal, 87 of Lancaster, Pennsylvania Passed Away Peacefully Tuesday August 1, 2023 at 5:04 p.m. in Lancaster General Hospital. She was the Daughter of the Late Elena Chaleman & Mitridates Vidal y Perez. She was the Matriarch of Our Family & the Oldest Member of Our Family. Gladys was Born & Raised in New...

Dr. Henry C. Stouffer, Jr.

Dr. Henry C. Stouffer, Jr.

Aug 1, 2023

Dr. Henry C. Stouffer, Jr., 97, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 1st, at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. Born September 4th, 1925, in Lancaster, Pa., he was the son of the late Henry C. Stouffer and Margaret (Gerhart) Stouffer. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Virginia of 67 years.

He is survived by his loving son David...

Diane S. Dicrocco

Diane S. Dicrocco

Aug 1, 2023

Diane S. DiCrocco, 80, passed away peacefully August 1, 2023. She was born to the late Fred and Betty Tretter in the fall of 1942. She was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School in 1960 and St. Joesph School of Nursing in 1963. She dedicated 34 years as a RN at St. Joesph's Hospital of Lancaster in the...

Samuel John Atlee

Samuel John Atlee

Aug 1, 2023

Samuel John Atlee, 72, of 120 North School Lane, Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep, on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023, of natural causes.

Samuel Atlee was the son of Dr. William Augustus Atlee and Mary Zimmerman Atlee and was born on May 24, 1951 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lancaster. He was the youngest...

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