Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Richard B. “Dick” Sheerer

Richard B. “Dick” Sheerer

Aug 14, 2023

Richard B. "Dick" Sheerer, 72, of Leola, PA, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023 at Hospice & Community Care of Mount Joy, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lewistown, PA, Dick was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Bailor) Sheerer. He was the loving husband of Linda (Kegel) Sheerer, with whom he celebrated 49 years...

William C. Rivera

William C. Rivera

Aug 14, 2023

William C. Rivera, 47, passed away August 14, 2023. He was born to Jose and Muriel Rivera in Long Island, New York. He spent most of his career at the HACC campus as the head of security. He was dedicated to his career and was proud of the team he led.

William was a great cook and...

Carmen M. Plaza

Carmen M. Plaza

Aug 14, 2023

Carmen M. Plaza, 72, of Lancaster passed away on August 14, 2023. She was born to the late Trino Otero and Petrona Rodriguez in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

She was a wonderful homemaker that took pride in having a beautiful home for her family, and loved to cook and bake her famous FLAN. Her happiness was spending...

Jaqueline M. Foster

Jaqueline M. Foster

Aug 14, 2023

Jaqueline M. Foster, 69, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Madison TN to Betty Jo (Morris) and Donald S Miller. She was the beloved wife to Robert Foster with whom she shared 46 years of marriage.

Jacki received her Bachelor's...

Anna E. Dowie

Anna E. Dowie

Aug 14, 2023

Anna E. Dowie, 99, of Lititz passed away August 14, 2023. She was born in West Elizabeth, PA to the late Waldo and Elizabeth Eggers. Apart of the 1944 graduating class of Duquesne University of Nursing, Anna enlisted into the Army and was stationed in Japan as a nurse. After her military service she dedicated 50 years to being...

Dorothy Catherine Nichols

Dorothy Catherine Nichols

Aug 14, 2023

Dorothy Catherine Nichols, 86, of Lititz, PA, passed away on August 14, 2023. She was born on June 3, 1937, in Wabash, Indiana, to the late Clifford and Charlotta (Weber) Hettmansperger. Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother whose passion was to nurture and care for others. In 2002, she moved in with her daughter Kay to help with...

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...

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