Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Roy F. Koenig

Roy F. Koenig

Jun 15, 2023

Roy F. Koenig died on June 15 due to injuries suffered from a fall. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Roy E. and Florence (Dopedo) Koenig.

He graduated from Conestoga Valley High School in 1965 and Millersville State College in 1969. He joined the VISTA Program and then moved to Missouri where he...

Mary E. Troutman

Mary E. Troutman

Jun 15, 2023

Mary E. Troutman, 84, of Lititz, and formerly of NY, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Born in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Foley. She was married for almost 61 years to her beloved and devoted husband, Glenn E. Troutman.

"Mighty Mary" as she was affectionately...

Clara S. Antes

Clara S. Antes

Jun 15, 2023

Clara S. Antes, 72, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday evening, June 15 th at her residence.

Born in Lancaster, Clara was the daughter of the late Heinz and Clara E. Weidinger Schwarz.

She had worked as an office clerk at Conestoga View for several years, until retiring in 1995.

She was of...

Ricky Haley

Ricky Haley

Jun 14, 2023

Ricky Ray Haley passed away on June 14, 2023 while he was in Lancaster, PA and away from his home in Silver Spring, MD. He was born on March 12, 1959 in Corpus Christi, TX to Leo Haley Jr. and Delia (Delgado) Haley. He is survived by his wife, of over 37 years, Terry (Doong) Haley; his daughter Erika...

Marianne Miller

Marianne Miller

Jun 14, 2023

Marianne Miller of Lancaster passed away June 14, 2023. She was born to the late Warren and Mary Miller in the winter of 1953 in Lancaster. Marianne attended and graduated from Manheim Township. High School, from there she attended college in both West Virginia and Miami Florida. She obtained employment as a customer service representative until her retirement.

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Andrew "Aj" Torres

Andrew "Aj" Torres

Jun 14, 2023

The contagious smile, infectious laugh, and selflessness of Andrew "AJ" Torres, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. He was welcomed into the arms of his loving family on April 15, 1996.

AJ was loved by many for his generous spirit and constant drive to help others. He was always willing to lend a helping hand...

Suzanne Eileen Shertzer

Suzanne Eileen Shertzer

Jun 14, 2023

Suzanne Eileen Shertzer, 69, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 at UPMC Lititz surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Douglas A. Shertzer, Sr. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Howard F. Wolpert, Sr. and Jennie M. Wolpert.

Suzie was a 1971 graduate of J.P....

Harold E. "Hesh" Skloff

Harold E. "Hesh" Skloff

Jun 14, 2023

Harold E. "Hesh" Skloff, 87, of Quarryville, passed away June 14, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Henry and Helen (Kriter) Skloff. He celebrated over 35 years of marriage with his loving wife, Esther "Essie" Sharon-Skloff.

Hesh will be fondly remembered as loving, kind, and supportive. He was a dedicated pharmacist for...

Beatrice M. Meisel

Beatrice M. Meisel

Jun 13, 2023

Beatrice M. Meisel, 97, of Lancaster passed away peacefully at her home on June 13, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas Sunday and Agnes Meyers. Beatrice was married for 75 years to the late Thomas F. Meisel.

Bee was very passionate about tending to her beautiful garden, where she had a variety of flowers,...

Donald R. Mummert

Donald R. Mummert

Jun 13, 2023

Donald R. Mummert, 99, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023, at Hospice and Community Care of Mt. Joy where he received kind and compassionate care. A longtime resident of Florida, he was born in Davenport Iowa to the late Roy and Earline (Anderson) Mummert. After his high school graduation in Philadelphia in 1942, he enlisted into the Navy...

Ronald S. Lindhurst

Ronald S. Lindhurst

Jun 12, 2023

Ronald S. Lindhurst, 65, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Hospice and Community Care. Ronald was born in Kingston, New York, son of the late Edwin, Sr. and Elizabeth (McGlynn) Lindhurst. He was the loving husband of Doris Lindhurst, with whom he shared 21 years of marriage. Ronald was a member of Byerland Mennonite...

Richard "Dick" E. Groff

Richard "Dick" E. Groff

Jun 11, 2023

Richard "Dick" E. Groff, 92, of Lancaster passed away on June 11, 2023. He shared 60 years of marriage with the late Blanche J. Groff. He was a Window Clerk for the United States Postal Service retiring in 1996.

He is survived by 3 daughters: Janette Koehn (David), Diana Gilbert (Barry) and Anne Groff (Pete); siblings: Kenneth...

George R. Snyder

George R. Snyder

Jun 11, 2023

George R. Snyder, 80, of Stevens, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late George L. and Elizabeth (Stark) Snyder. He was the husband of Lois E. (Tress) Snyder. They would have celebrated 53 years married this month.

George was...

Shirley A. (Dietrich) Allison

Shirley A. (Dietrich) Allison

Jun 11, 2023

Shirley A. (Dietrich) Allison (89) of Lancaster passed away peacefully on June 11th. She was the wife of Raymond E. Allison who passed away on June 24, 2006. Shirley was the daughter of the late Willis P. and Lillian M. (Hoak) Dietrich.

Shirley was a 1951 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. Shirley worked as a teller...

Edward “Ed” R. Levandowski

Edward “Ed” R. Levandowski

Jun 10, 2023

Edward "Ed" R. Levandowski, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Born in Cambridge, NY, he was the son of the late Cazmer and Kathleen (McGrath) Levandowski. He was married to his beloved wife of 60 years, Marion (Lee) Levandowski.

Ed graduated from St. Mary's High School in Hoosick Falls, NY in 1958, and...

Jay M. Kendig

Jay M. Kendig

Jun 10, 2023

Jay M. Kendig age 90 of Strasburg died at home on June 10, 2023. Jay was married his high school sweetheart, Lois J Kendig for 56 years. They shared the same birthday, Nov 1,1932 along with Jay's mother.

He was the oldest son of Earl and Mary Kendig of Ronks: 3-boys 3 girls: Jay, Marianne Lichty, Rosalie...

Larry E. Rife

Larry E. Rife

Jun 10, 2023

Larry E. Rife, 69, of Mount Joy, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Hospice & Community Care. A lifelong resident of Lancaster County, Larry was born in Columbia to the late George and Ruth (Strayer) Rife. He was the loving husband of Linda R. (Meeker) Rife, with whom he celebrated almost 50 years of marriage.

Larry...

Joseph H. Esbenshade, Sr.

Joseph H. Esbenshade, Sr.

Jun 9, 2023

Joseph H. Esbenshade, Sr, 84, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 9 th in Elkton, MD after a lengthy illness.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jacob H. and Maude Zeamer Esbenshade. He was married to Geraldine H. Mummert Esbenshade for 57 years. For the past 50 years, they have spent...

Barbara “Barb” E. Ransbottom

Barbara “Barb” E. Ransbottom

Jun 8, 2023

Barbara "Barb" E. Ransbottom of Delaware passed away June 8, 2023. She was born in the fall of 1944 to the late Paul Altland and Virginia Pennington in Oxford PA. She spent most of her career in hospitality and the food industry as a prep cook until her retirement in 2020.

Barb was down to earth and...

William J. Madonna

William J. Madonna

Jun 7, 2023

William J. Madonna, age 96, of Lancaster, passed away on June 7, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. He retired as a beautician in 1990. Born in Lancaster, he was the youngest son of the late Salvatore Madonna and Marianna Sinopli Madonna.

Bill was president of the Italian American Citizen's Club of Lancaster. He was a member of...

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