Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Loretta Joan White

Loretta Joan White

Jun 5, 2023

Loretta Joan White, 87, of East Petersburg, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. Born in Rehrersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph J. and Beetta S. (Gassert) Kline. She was married to her beloved husband Dale H. White, prior to his passing in 2010.

Loretta graduated from Bethel High School. She was known for...

Lyndon Gene “Gene” Hartzell

Lyndon Gene “Gene” Hartzell

Jun 5, 2023

When Lyndon Gene "Gene" Hartzell was asked if he was named after anyone, he said "anyone born before May 23, 1945. Probably about 8 billion, but I don't know most of 'em." We are feeling a massive hole in our lives and hearts for the nicest guy in the world who always kept us laughing. (He also said his...

John “Jiffy” T. Daveler

John “Jiffy” T. Daveler

Jun 5, 2023

John "Jiffy" T. Daveler, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Willow Street, June 5, 2023. He was born in Lancaster PA, to the late Ralph Urey Daveler and Katherine (Ricker) Daveler in the fall of 1942.

He was a graduate of Penn Manor High School. John went on to dedicate 35 years to PPL, first...

Joseph M. Hauck

Joseph M. Hauck

Jun 4, 2023

Joseph M. Hauck, 88, of Lancaster, PA of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Anna Elizabeth (Kirchner) and Leo Florian Hauck. He was the beloved husband to the late Doris (Schmitt) who passed in 1991.

Joseph was a lifelong member of St. Joseph...

Thomas Austin Hartenstine

Thomas Austin Hartenstine

Jun 4, 2023

Thomas Austin Hartenstine, 22, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on June 4, 2023 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash. Tom graduated from Penn Manor High School in 2018 and attended classes at Millersville University and Harrisburg Area Community College.

Remembered for his cheerful disposition, kindness and infectious smile, Tom loved animals and traveling, and in...

Virginia L. Rambo

Virginia L. Rambo

Jun 4, 2023

Virginia L. Rambo, 100, of Landisville, formerly of Royersford, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at LGH. Born in Royersford, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mable (Priestly) Egolf. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Rambo who passed away in 1985.

Virginia attended Royersford High School, class of 1940. She...

Jacqueline M. Chesley

Jacqueline M. Chesley

Jun 4, 2023

Jacqueline M. Chesley, 94, of Rehoboth Beach, DE formerly of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Born in Mt. Nebo, PA she was the daughter of the late Fern (Shopf) and Lloyd Kreider. She was the beloved wife to John "Bud" C. Chesley with whom she celebrated over 71 years of marriage.

Jackie was...

Dahiben Patel

Dahiben Patel

Jun 4, 2023

Dahiben Patel, 96, of Manheim Township, Lancaster, PA, passed away June 4, 2023, at the age of 96. She was born in India February 5, 1927 and was the daughter of Madhabhai and Javerben Patel.

Dahiben Patel grew to become a woman who enjoyed many things in life. She was a great homemaker who lived in the...

Helen N. Layendecker

Helen N. Layendecker

Jun 4, 2023

Helen N. Layendecker, 97, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Born in Green Tree, PA she was the daughter of the late Mary (Wolf) and Vernon Wiggins. She was the beloved wife to the late Louis R. Layendecker, who passed in 2003.

Helen enjoyed playing bingo and the "Happy Hours" time at Rodney...

Betty Stoner

Betty Stoner

Jun 3, 2023

Betty Stoner was raised in a Mennonite family on a dairy farm outside of Landisville. Growing up during the Depression made her resilient and resourceful. She learned to play bridge as a sophomore at Hempfield and played with the same group of friends (Dot Brubaker, Alice Goddard, Nook Holbein, Lindy Horst, Sue Lausch, Ginny McClanacan, Mary McCommon, and her...

Phyllis Kurtz Harsh King

Phyllis Kurtz Harsh King

Jun 3, 2023

Phyllis Kurtz Harsh King, 86, New Holland and formerly of Paradise, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Born in Vintage, she was the daughter of the A. Ralph and Helen (Kneip) Kurtz. At age 8 her mother died, her father remarried, and Phyllis was adopted by Elizabeth (Johnson) Kurtz.

Her husband of...

Karen L. Hennessey

Karen L. Hennessey

Jun 3, 2023

Karen L. Hennessey passed peacefully in her sleep on June 3, 2023, at 3 AM.

Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Patricia S. Snyder and Leroy M Spade.

Karen is loved deeply by her family and is survived by her children, Richard Hennessey III, Sean Hennessey, husband of April, and...

Raymond (Ray) G. Pletcher

Raymond (Ray) G. Pletcher

Jun 2, 2023

Raymond (Ray) G. Pletcher, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his home, on June 2, 2023, at the age of 66. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Charles W. Pletcher and Ruth (Dusch) Pletcher. He was the husband of the late Deborah Lee (McCauley) Pletcher. Ray was an automotive mechanic for most of his career and a...

Ruth M. Becker

Ruth M. Becker

Jun 1, 2023

Ruth M. Becker, of Lititz, PA, passed away on June 1st, at the age of 91. She was born in Manheim Township and was the daughter of Ivan H. and Esther B. Snyder. She was the wife of the late Warren S. Becker. They celebrated 62 years of marriage until his passing in 2017.

She grew up...

Christine A. Conner

Christine A. Conner

Jun 1, 2023

Christine A. Conner, 81, of Lancaster, entered eternal rest on June 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Sadie A. Goralski.

A lifelong Catholic, she dedicated herself to the Lord and her family. Her most beloved title was "Grandma" to her grandchildren and great...

Lisa Jane Armstrong

Lisa Jane Armstrong

May 31, 2023

Lisa Jane Armstrong, 73, of Lancaster, PA formerly of Wilmington, DE passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

I was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Alliene (Gasser) and William James Brittingham. I was the beloved wife to Douglas Armstrong, with whom I shared over 39 years of marriage.

I grew up working alongside...

Delores I. "Dee" Worley

Delores I. "Dee" Worley

May 31, 2023

Delores I. "Dee" Worley, 87, of Lititz, passed away, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Neffsville. Born in Vandergrift, PA, she was the daughter of the late Matthew E. and Margaret (Fuller) Dodson. Dee was the loving wife of Robert L. Worley, with whom she celebrated nearly 69 years of marriage.

Dee worked in healthcare for many years...

Robin L. Mccoury Powell

Robin L. Mccoury Powell

May 31, 2023

Robin L McCoury Powell, 67, passed away at her sister's Manor Township home on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, under the care of Hospice & Community Care. She was born in West Grove, the daughter of the late Raphall M. McCoury, Jr. and the late Frances J. (Elville) McCoury.

Robin attended Oxford High School, and she worked as...

Robert J. Coelho

Robert J. Coelho

May 31, 2023

Robert J. Coelho, 82, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 31 at Lancaster General Hospital with his wife and family by his side. Born in Maui, HI, he was the son of the late Manuel and Teresa (Ventura) Coelho. Bob was the husband of Mary V. (Bialobryski) Coelho, with whom he celebrated 57 years of marriage this...

Abigail Elizabeth Howard

Abigail Elizabeth Howard

May 30, 2023

Abigail Elizabeth Howard, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2023. Born in Pottstown, Abby was the daughter of Ted and Sandy (Hohenwarter) Heisey. She was a graduate of Manheim Township class of 2000 and The Pennsylvania State University class of 2004 with a degree in journalism. Abby attended St. Anne's Catholic Church all her life.

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