Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Doris N Torres

Doris N Torres

Jul 11, 2023

Doris N Torres, 70 of Lancaster Pa passed away at the Mount Joy Hospice Center Tuesday July 11, 2023. After battling a chronic illness Doris has been a permanent Resident in Lancaster since 1987. She was proceeded in death by her Parents C. Helen and Manuel S. Torres of Lancaster Pa and Jose Martinez of Houston Tx as well...

Charles H. Stuttler

Charles H. Stuttler

Jul 11, 2023

Charles "Chaz, Kitty Kat Chaz" H. Stuttler, 68, of Millersville, PA passed away on July 11, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.

He was the husband of Trace Hoover Stuttler for 15 years. They lived a wonderful life together. Born in Warren, Ohio, he was the son of the Late Stacy Irwin Stuttler...

Blanche Horst

Blanche Horst

Jul 11, 2023

Blanche Horst passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Landis Homes in Lititz, Pa. She was born on August 30, 1928, to Martin K. and Barbara (Siegrist) Mohler in Ephrata, Pa.

In 1951 she married Nevin L. Horst, and two years later they answered the call to serve as missionaries in Ethiopia with Eastern Mennonite...

Donald Luke Schlager

Donald Luke Schlager

Jul 11, 2023

Donald Luke Schlager, 77, of Lancaster, passed away on July 11 surrounded by the love of his family. Don was born in his family home on Laurel St., in Lancaster to the late John P. and Helen C. Kolb Schlager.

At the age of 17, Don enlisted in the Army Air Corps, was trained in San Antonio,...

Patricia R. Hoffer

Patricia R. Hoffer

Jul 11, 2023

Patricia R. Hoffer, 70, a life long resident of Lititz, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday evening, July 11 th , at Audubon Villa in Lititz.

Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Ruth (Shelley) Ludwig.

Patricia had worked as an assembler at the Warner-Lambert Corp. in Lititz...

John Isaac Musser

John Isaac Musser

Jul 10, 2023

John Isaac Musser, 61, of Newmanstown, (formerly Lititz) passed peacefully on to eternal life on July 10, 2023. He was the son of John S. and Mary Whiteman Musser of Leola and brother of Sharon Musser Bowman (Alaska).

On June 25, 1983, John married Sara Jane (Sally) Plowfield. He was devoted to being a loving Christian husband...

Dale Ronald Goodman

Dale Ronald Goodman

Jul 10, 2023

Dale Ronald Goodman, 82, of Millersville, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Miriam (Coble) and Richard Goodman, Sr. He was the beloved husband to Isabel (Mendez) Goodman with whom he shared over 53 years of marriage....

Vincent J. Luta

Vincent J. Luta

Jul 10, 2023

Vincent J. Luta, 85, of Lancaster, waltzed into Heaven surrounded by the love of his caring family and Hospice staff, on Friday evening, July10th at the Essa Flory Hospice Center.

Vince was the husband of Agnes J. Rovinski Luta, with whom he celebrated 62 dedicated years of marriage. Born in Atlas, PA, Vince was the son of...

Neil R. Servent

Neil R. Servent

Jul 9, 2023

Neil R. Servent, 71, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at the University of Maryland Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harry and Eleanor Servent. He was married for 45 years to his beloved wife, Diane Servent.

Neil graduated from Mount Penn High School in Reading, where he was...

Akemi Nakamura Derr

Akemi Nakamura Derr

Jul 9, 2023

Akemi Nakamura Derr, 86, of Lancaster, PA and formerly of Myerstown, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Born in Yahata Shi Fukuoka, Japan, she was the daughter of the late Takeji and Tsueuko (Ikemoto) Nakamura. She was married 27 years to her husband Robert L. Derr, Sr. prior to his passing in 1995.

Akemi...

Judith Bradley Erb

Judith Bradley Erb

Jul 9, 2023

Judith "Judie" B. Erb, 79, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Priscilla (Charles) Bradley.

Judie was a 1962 graduate of Penn Manor High School. She worked for 17 years as a talented stained-glass designer and contractor. Art was definitely a passion...

William Edward Way, Sr.

William Edward Way, Sr.

Jul 9, 2023

William Edward Way, Sr., 72, of Lancaster, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in York, he was the son of the late Willie J. and Helen (Simpson) Way. He was the loving husband of the late Jo-Ann (Stokes) Way, who died in 2021.

Bill graduated from William Penn High School in 1969, where...

John A. Houck

John A. Houck

Jul 9, 2023

John A. Houck, 89, of Lancaster, former resident of Boyertown, passed away at Essa Flory Hospice Center on July 9 th after a short illness.

Son of Samuel C. and Mary A. Houck, he is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lois (Updegrove) Houck and five daughters: Donna, wife of Ronald Leister, Barto; Marilyn, wife of...

Lucille Jurell

Lucille Jurell

Jul 8, 2023

Lucille Jurell, 91, of Lititz, died Saturday, July 8, at Brethren Village.

Born in Warwick Twp., daughter of the late Wallace and Edna Zook, Lucille was married to Richard Jurell for 50 years who preceded her in death in 2006. She graduated from the former Rothsville High School, class of 1950 and was a member of the...

Thomas C. Byrnes

Thomas C. Byrnes

Jul 8, 2023

Thomas C. Byrnes, 97, of Manheim Twp., formerly of Manhasset, Long Island, NY, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Rockville Centre, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas Michael and Margaret (Charde) Byrnes. He was the loving husband of Barbara J. (Turley) Byrnes with whom he celebrated a wonderful and blessed 70...

Kenneth E. Gingrich

Kenneth E. Gingrich

Jul 8, 2023

Kenneth E. Gingrich, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Masonic Village under hospice care.

Born in Neffsville, he was the son of the late Clarence H. Gingrich and Leah M. (Behney) Gingrich. He was married for 37 years to his wife, Carol.

Ken worked his whole life in printing. He...

Mark C. Uehlein

Mark C. Uehlein

Jul 7, 2023

Mark C. Uehlein, 64, beloved husband, father and grandfather returned to the arms of God peacefully, on July 7, 2023, surrounded by his family after a brave challenge with MSA. The son to loving parents, Roseanne Mullineaux and Donald Uehlein.

As a 1977 graduate of Hempfield High School, Mark continued his education by earning a B.A. degree...

Teresita Guzman

Teresita Guzman

Jul 7, 2023

Teresita Guzman, 67, of Wilson, NC, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Rafael Guzman and Sara Rodriguez. Later in life, Teresita married the late Hector Torres.

After she graduated high school and attended college, Teresita became a mother....

Harry E. "Butch" Pfrommer, Iii

Harry E. "Butch" Pfrommer, Iii

Jul 6, 2023

Harry E. Pfrommer, III,(Butch) age 66, passed away on July 6, 2023, with his devoted wife of 27 years, Adela, by his side. Born in Lancaster, Harry was born to the late Harry and Joan (Waters) Pfrommer.

After graduating high school, Harry went on to serve the community as a paramedic, and worked for Lancaster General Hospital...

Thomas R. Hiemenz

Thomas R. Hiemenz

Jul 6, 2023

Thomas R. Hiemenz, 67, of Quarryville passed away July 6, 2023. He was born to Carl and Patricia Hiemenz in the winter of 1956. A Lancaster County native, he graduated from Mannheim Township High School in 1974. He went on to become an owner/operator for 40 years driving truck and transporting goods and produce all over the country. He...

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