Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Patricia Laura Heymann
Sep 21, 2023
Patricia Laura "Pat" Heymann, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas R. and Catherine (Hager) Willig.
Patricia was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. She worked for 23 years as an assembler for Schick. Her parents were the owners of Clark's Diner...
Mildred A. Kauffelt
Sep 21, 2023
Mildred A. Kauffelt, 97, of Red Lion, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Wife of the late Vincent Kauffelt, she was born on November 26, 1925. Mildred was the daughter of Guy H. and Mabel (Stein) Andrews.
Mildred graduated from Red Lion High School, class of '43 and was a former employee of Warners Dairy,...
Ramon Del Villar
Sep 20, 2023
Ramon Del Villar, 72, of Lancaster, was welcomed into the gates of heaven, September 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born in the Dominican Republic on November 17, 1950, he was the son of Ramon and Felicia Del Villar. He cherished over 50 years of devoted marriage, memories, and love with Augustina (Suero) Del Villar.
Ramon...
Francis Eugene Onest
Sep 20, 2023
Francis E. (Gene) Onest, 90, passed away on September 20, 2023, at his Lancaster, PA home. He was born in Erie, PA, on August 2, 1933, and lived in the Erie area most of his life. He was drafted shortly after graduating from Albion High School and served in the Army in Korea. Before, during and after his time...
Daniel S. Balogh
Sep 20, 2023
Daniel S. Balogh passed away on September 20, 2023, at Abbeyville Skilled Nursing facility. Dan was born in Garfield, NJ on November 28, 1942, to the late Daniel and Helen Balogh. He spent his teenage years in Garfield, but in 1960 at age 17, he enlisted in the Army during the Vietnam era since the Navy recruiter was out...
Dung Van Le
Sep 19, 2023
Dung V. Le, 58, of York, passed away September 19, 2023. A Viewing/Buddhist Service will be held 10AM-1PM on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543.
Raymond “Ray” W. Deater, Jr.
Sep 19, 2023
Raymond "Ray" W. Deater, Jr., 76, of Lititz, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Born in Ephrata, PA he was the son of Betty Virginia (Kreider) and Raymond W. Deater, Senior. He was the beloved husband to Sharyn (Miller) with whom he celebrated almost 58 years of marriage.
Prior to retirement, Ray worked at Alumax...
Rebecca Honeybone
Sep 19, 2023
Rebecca Honeybone, 74, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital, Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Rita G. (Ettner) Finefrock. Becky was the wife of the late Robert W. "Bones" Honeybone, who died in 2015.
Of the Catholic Faith, Becky worked in the dietary department for...
Joseph J. Gallagher
Sep 19, 2023
Joseph J. Gallagher, age 88, passed away surrounded by his family at home on September 19, 2023. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Joseph was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Hanlon) Gallagher. In 1956, he married his devoted wife, Julia M. Nucci.
Joe worked his way through King's College in the coal mines of Pennsylvania and...
Louise Jane Vannicolo
Sep 18, 2023
Mrs. Louise Jane (Nardi) Vannicolo, age 91, formerly of Lancaster PA, passed away September 18, 2023 in Ozark, MO. She was born on May 15, 1932 in Strafford PA, and was the daughter of James D. Nardi and Louisa (Alleva) Nardi. She was preceded in death by her sister, Teresa B. Tullio; father, James D. Nardi; mother, Louisa (Alleva)...
Dorothy S. Allen
Sep 18, 2023
Dorothy S. Allen, 95, passed away at Calvary Homes on Monday, September 18, 2023. She shared almost 62 years with her husband, Roy Q. Allen, before his passing in 2011.
Born in Ridley Park, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Elsie (Briggs) Shenkin.
Dottie graduated from Haverford High School. She had...
William R. Wheatly
Sep 17, 2023
William R. Wheatly, 78, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and esteemed attorney, passed away suddenly on September 17, 2023. Born in Texas, he was the son of Dr. William K. and Verdi Wheatly. After completing his education at Penn Manor (class of 63'), he graduated from Randolph Macon College. In 1968 he enlisted in Officer Candidate School and did...
Randall A. "Randy" Beaner
Sep 16, 2023
Randall A. "Randy" Beaner, 62, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness.
Born August 13, 1961, he was the son of the late Donald C. and M. Joyce (Carello) Beaner.
Randy worked as a landscaper for different businesses in the Lancaster area.
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William B. Grosh, Md
Sep 16, 2023
SIMPLY THE BEST: Dr. "Bill" Grosh Uplifted and Healed Many Throughout His Extraordinary Life of Service!
William "Bill" Benjamin Grosh, MD, 83, passed away peacefully on his birthday surrounded by family at Mt. Joy's Hospice and Community Care on September 16, 2023.
Bill was an accomplished physician, pianist, community leader, author and avid...
Sean Hagen
Sep 16, 2023
Sean Hagen, 42, formerly of Tucson AZ, passed away September 16, 2023. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend. Born in Lancaster, Sean was the son of Pamela and the late Edward J. Hagen, Jr.
He graduated from Lancaster Country Day School in 2000 and continued his education in graphic design at the San Francisco Institute...
Glenn D. Garber
Sep 15, 2023
Glenn D. Garber, an impassioned performer and a loving family patriarch, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023 at the age of 86.
Born in Mount Joy, he was the son of the late Earl and Naomi (Metzger) Garber.
Glenn's journey through life was filled with an unwavering love for music. His life was a...
Ana D. Rivera
Sep 15, 2023
Ana D. Rivera, age 88, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 15, 2023. Born in Manati, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Ramon and Alta Gracia (Cortes) Arce.
Even though they were from the same small town in Puerto Rico, Ana met the love of her life, Enrique Rivera in New...
Gerald E. “Jere” Stetter
Sep 15, 2023
Gerald E. "Jere" Stetter, age 89, passed away surrounded by his family on September 15, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Walter E. and Helen (Myers) Stetter. He was of the graduating class of J.P. McCaskey High School in 1951. On February 12, 1955, he married his most beloved, Celeste W. Shaab.
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Margaret A. “Peg” Rohrer
Sep 15, 2023
Margaret A. "Peg" Rohrer, 82, of East Petersburg, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at her residence.
Born in Little Britian Twp., she was the daughter of the late Paul R. and Kathleen (Louthian) Groff. She was married to the late James V. Rohrer, Sr. for 54 years.
Peg worked as a RN for...
Dr. Richard Wayne Spore
Sep 14, 2023
Dr. Richard Wayne Spore, 74 of Lititz, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on September 14, 2023. He was born in Austin, Texas on December 30, 1948 to his parents Harry and Emma (Blank) Spore.
Richard attended the University of Tennessee for his undergraduate studies and also graduated at the top of...
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