Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Richard J. Lucas

Richard J. Lucas

Aug 14, 2023

Richard J. Lucas, 67, of Lancaster, entered into God's Kingdom, on August 14, 2023, peacefully at home.

Born in Northeast Philadelphia, he was the beloved son of the late Norman F. and Loretta (Rauch) Lucas. He was the dedicated husband of 44 years to Deborah A. (Yeager) Lucas.

Rick graduated from Holy Ghost Prep in...

Lazaro A. Febles Oviedo

Lazaro A. Febles Oviedo

Aug 13, 2023

Lazaro A. Febles Oviedo, 72, of Lancaster, passed away August 13, 2023. Born in Havana, Cuba, he was the son of the late Estanislao Febles and Paula Oviedo Hernandez. He was the loving husband of Elsie Martinez for over 20 years.

Lazaro enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. His upbeat personality and infectious smile will...

Betty Primaldi

Betty Primaldi

Aug 13, 2023

Betty Jean Sage Primaldi of Quarryville, entered into heaven on August 13th at 8:22pm at Lancaster General Hospital. Daughter of the late Clinton and Hazel Sage, Betty Jean was born in Rugby, Virginia on October 2nd, 1936. She attended River Hill School and Prospect Hill School, (both one room school houses), for eight years. She attended Penn Manor High...

Nicholas C. Gianopoulos

Nicholas C. Gianopoulos

Aug 13, 2023

Nicholas C. Gianopoulos, 99, of Lancaster PA passed away on August 13, 2023, of natural causes at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. We would like to thank the staff at Roosevelt 4, Personal Care, and Hospice for their loving care.

He was born January 31, 1924, in Uniontown PA, son of Greek Immigrant parents Gust and Dina (Metropoulis) Gianopoulos....

Alene Louise Roosen

Alene Louise Roosen

Aug 12, 2023

Alene Louise Roosen, 85, of Lancaster, and formerly of New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late George R. and Rhea S. Roosen.

Alene graduated from Ridgewood High School in NJ. She worked as an office assistant for various companies. She was an avid...

Linda Louise Hilton

Linda Louise Hilton

Aug 12, 2023

Linda Louise Hilton, 80, of Lititz, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Born in Womelsdorf, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Mildred (Wagner) Reed. She was married to her beloved husband Rodney B. Hilton for 30 years prior to his passing in 1994.

Linda was a...

Hoa Tran

Hoa Tran

Aug 12, 2023

Hoa Tran, 97, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023. She was the beloved wife to the late Dong S. Leong who passed in 1997.

Hoa was a member of the Chinese Association Club. She enjoyed cooking and gardening. She also enjoyed traveling to visit family and helping people.

She is survived by...

William K. Metcalfe

William K. Metcalfe

Aug 12, 2023

William K. Metcalfe, of Willow Valley Retirement Center, Lancaster, Pennsylvania  died August 12 th at The Glen Assisted Living Facility and under the care of Hospice of Lancaster County. Born in Carr, Colorado, on June 10, 1912, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ada Metcalfe.

Bill was preceded in death by Ruth D. Metcalfe,...

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...

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