Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
William S. Heinaman
Aug 1, 2023
William Schrack Heinaman, of Lititz, went on to a better life with his Lord on August 1, 2023. He was 96 years of age. The son of Stephen Tyson Heinaman, Sr. and Ethel M. Schrack Heinaman, he was born and raised in Lancaster, PA. He graduated J. P. McCaskey High School in 1944, F&M College, and the Univ. of...
Virginia L. Whiskeyman
Aug 1, 2023
Virginia L. Whiskeyman, 87, of Lititz, passed away at UPMC Lititz, Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Baker) Rockey.
Virginia worked as the cafeteria manager at Burrow's Elementary School, Lancaster, until her retirement. A tireless defender for animal rights, Virginia belonged to the United Against Puppy...
John J. Miller
Aug 1, 2023
John J. Miller, age 67, died Sunday morning, August 1, at his home in Lancaster after a brief and courageous battle with a brain tumor. Much loved as a music and drama teacher, he spent a total of 36 years teaching at 5 different schools, including 11 years at Locust Grove Mennonite School and, most recently, 16 years at...
Maria R. Santiago Rosado
Jul 31, 2023
Maria R. Santiago Rosado, 78, of Lancaster, was welcomed into the gates of Heaven, July 31, 2023. Born in Corozal, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Julio J. and Maria R. Rosado Santiago. She was the loving wife of Rafael Santiago until his passing last year.
Moving to Pennsylvania in 1993, she became a...
Shirley J. Warner
Jul 31, 2023
Shirley J. Warner, 82, of Dillsburg, passed away on July 31, 2023, after a short illness. She was born to the late George Kauffman and Margaret Coleman, February 2, 1941, in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Chief Logan High School in 1959.
She married the late Gordon E. Warner in 1959. While Gordon was pursuing a teaching...
Kelly Marie (Jones) Hain
Jul 31, 2023
Kelly Marie (Jones) Hain, 57 of East Petersburg, Pennsylvania, went home to be with her Lord and Savior suddenly on July 31st, 2023. Born March 21st, 1966 in Lancaster General Hospital, she was the daughter of Keith and Marie Jones. She was the loving wife of Philip Hain for 32 years, and the loving mother to Nicholas Hain (married...
Bobby Joe Matthews
Jul 31, 2023
Bobby Joe Matthews, commonly known as Bobby Joe, age 61, passed away July 31, 2023 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Cleveland J. Hurst and Rita S. Hurst. Bobby Joe was born deaf with special needs. The family would like to thank Valley Community Services for their devoted and...
Lynn Marie Sprunger
Jul 30, 2023
Lynn Marie Sprunger entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 30, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Ira and Bette Rutt.
She leaves behind her beloved son, Joshua Sprunger and wife, Jennifer; her two grandchildren, Joelle and Jamison. Other loved ones include her sister, Maryanne Sharp; her two brothers:...
James "Jim" E. Lausch
Jul 30, 2023
James "Jim" E. Lausch, 81, of Strasburg, PA, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lancaster, PA. He was the son of the late Paul B. and Jean M. (Dennis) Lausch. Jim shared 33 years of marriage with his wife Mary Theresa (Cutler) Lausch.
Jim worked as a machinist and retired from...
Nancy J. Heath
Jul 30, 2023
Nancy Jane (Liechti) Heath, 93, of Calvary Homes, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Born in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Grace (Wertheimer) Liechti. Nancy has been reunited in Heaven with her loving husband of 72 years, the late L. Jerome Heath, who died last year....
Elizabeth "Betty" Eaton
Jul 30, 2023
Elizabeth "Betty" Eaton, age 71, passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 30, 2023. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Betty was the daughter of the late Fred V. and Alice S. (Tranberg) Anderson and the devoted and loving wife of David J. Eaton.
Betty had many interests and never liked sitting still. She loved to...
Michael G. Rankin
Jul 30, 2023
Michael G. Rankin, 80, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023. Born to the late Jacob and Bertha Rankin in Lancaster, he was a graduate of McCaskey High School. From high school Michael entered the Navy and served honorably for four years.
Michael was very active in his church, Lancaster Alliance Church, where he was...
Dan Alan Little
Jul 30, 2023
Dan Alan Little, 87, of Manheim, went home to be with his Savior on July 30, 2023. Dan was born in Atlantic City, NJ on August 22 to the late George and Martha Little.
Dan was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Ruth. Dan's survivors include his three children: Marti Little, Lansdowne; Deborah Miller...
Jeremy A. Lavoie
Jul 30, 2023
Jeremy A. Lavoie, 27, of Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, July 30 th in Lititz.
Born in Scranton, Jeremy was the son of Arthur A. and Joni L. Flowers Lavoie of Lititz.
He was a 2000 graduate of Warwick High School. While in high school, Jeremy had worked at the Family Cupboard Restaurant in Lititz,...
Charles L. Albright
Jul 29, 2023
Charles L. Albright, 75, formerly of Lancaster, PA, entered into rest on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of Charles O. Albright and Frances (Lum) Albright. Charles was better known by his family and friends as Charlie, Skip, or Pappy. Charlie was a loving and selfless person, who enjoyed the simpler things in...
Edwin Morales, Jr.
Jul 29, 2023
Edwin "Smiley" Morales, Jr., 50, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he is the son of Edwin Morales and Maritza Vazquez.
He was raised by both Milacio Rodriguez and Rafael Manzanares who were both influential in His life. Edwin is survived by one daughter Natalie, and six sons: Michael, Edison, Josh, Justin,...
Frank Frattarole
Jul 29, 2023
Frank Frattarole, 92, of Lancaster PA, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023.
Born in Johnstown, PA, Frank was the son of the late Frank and Katherine (Rubis) Frattarole. After graduating from Johnstown High School, he proudly served his country in the Air Force as an Airman First Class where he earned a National Defense Service Medal...
Louna Pierre
Jul 29, 2023
Louna Pierre, 59, of Lancaster, and formerly of Haiti, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Born in Cabaret, Haiti, she was the daughter of the late Pierre and Andrelie (Germain) Dupervil. She was married for 29 years to Hugo Pierre.
Louna worked as a CNA for Brethren Village and Luther Acres. She did missionary work...
Tom L. Brooks
Jul 29, 2023
Tom L. Brooks, age 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday June 29, 2023 at home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harry and Edith Brooks. He was a devoted husband to Sue for 29 years. Tom graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1966.
Tom owned and operated Brooks Auto Restoration for...
Jean Scheafnocker Eckman
Jul 28, 2023
Jean S. Eckman, 90, of Lancaster, entered into the fullness of Christ's loving presence July 28, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born in Brookville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Alice (Carrier) Scheafnocker, and wife of the late Newell M. Eckman.
Jean was proud to be an R.N. who graduated from Allegheny Valley...
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