Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Donald R. Morgan, Jr.

Donald R. Morgan, Jr.

Apr 1, 2023

Donald R. Morgan, Jr., 73, of Mount Joy, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

He was the husband of Donna (Cole) Morgan, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage this past August 28th. Born in Oklahoma City, OK, he was the son of the late Donald R. and Dorothy M. Ewing Morgan.

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Dale H. Schairer

Dale H. Schairer

Apr 1, 2023

Dale H. Schairer, 93, of Lititz, PA (formerly of Birmingham, MI), passed away on April 1, 2023. Dale was born in Chelsea, MI to the late Herbert and Mary Schairer. Dale graduated from Michigan State University where he earned his Master's Degree in Agricultural Mechanics. He was employed by Ford Tractor where he worked as a Service Engineer for...

Franklin L. “Frank” Wimer

Franklin L. “Frank” Wimer

Apr 1, 2023

Franklin L. "Frank" Wimer, 63, of Three Springs, PA, passed away on April 1, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, he is the son of Almenara (Good) and the late Wilmer L. Wimer.

Frank loved taking part in various outdoor activities, such as hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed being able to work...

Leonard D. Kallman

Leonard D. Kallman

Apr 1, 2023

Leonard D. Kallman, passed away on April1, 2023 at his residence in Lititz. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Jacob and Lillie (Pressman) Kallman. He was united in marriage on June 6, 1954 to Helene Kahn and they spent 69 wonderful years together.

In addition to his wife, Helene, Leonard is survived...

June Kemper

June Kemper

Apr 1, 2023

June Kemper, 88, of Lititz, passed away on April 1, 2023. Wife of the late Lynn L. Kemper who passed away on October 21, 2018 and the daughter of the late Mary and George Kappendobler.

June was born in Lancaster and spent the last 33 years living in Cornwall and then moved 10 years ago to Brethren...

Carol A. Branch

Carol A. Branch

Mar 31, 2023

Carol A Branch, formerly Stewart, age 77, of Lancaster, passed away on March 31, 2023 at Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Lancaster, Carol was the daughter of the late Eric E. and Willetta E Stewart (Foster).

Carol was a devoted employee of RR Donnelley for many years, having worked in positions in finance and sales,...

Jeanne Ann Grimsley

Jeanne Ann Grimsley

Mar 31, 2023

Jeanne Ann Grimsley, 80, of Ellicott City, MD, passed away on March 31, 2023, after a two-year battle with cancer.

Jeanne moved to Lititz, PA, in 1995 until returning to Maryland in 2021. Jeanne was born in Chicago, IL, daughter to the late George R. Roosen and Rhea Sell. When she was young, the family moved to...

Rev. James E. Lines

Rev. James E. Lines

Mar 31, 2023

Rev. James E. Lines, 85, of Manheim PA, met His Lord and Savior face to face on March 31, 2023. Jim was born in Marion, Indiana to the late Gilbert and Juanita Lines. He was married to O. Frances Lines (Linderman) for 65 years. Jim was a man of God. He was a missionary with Bible Centered Ministries (BCM...

Fredric P. Lutcher, Iii

Fredric P. Lutcher, Iii

Mar 31, 2023

Fredric P. Lutcher, III, of Lancaster, PA and formerly of Newtown, PA, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. Born in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of the late Dorothy (Bixler) and Frederick Lutcher. He was the beloved husband to Donna (Smith) Lutcher with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Fred received his B.A. in...

David L. Marx

David L. Marx

Mar 29, 2023

David L. Marx, 80, of Kennett Square died on March 29, 2023. He was the son of Herbert G. Marx and Mary Lorraine Grier Marx.

David graduated from Somerville High School, New Jersey and Maryville College. He earned a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of Iowa and attended Northern Illinois University. David worked as an...

George H. Oram

George H. Oram

Mar 29, 2023

George H. Oram passed away peacefully at Penn State Medical Center in Lancaster, PA, on March 29th, 2023. He was born May 6th, 1947, in Pittsburgh, PA, to George and Christiane Oram.

George was a veteran of the United States Air Force before having a distinguished career in sales for over 30 years. He started a second...

Kurt “Oscar” H. Keller

Kurt “Oscar” H. Keller

Mar 29, 2023

Kurt Howard Keller, 64, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jack and Norma Jean Keller.

Oscar was a graduate of Warwick High School. He worked for 23 years at Wilbur Chocolate prior to its closing in 2016, and got to be the last...

William K. Papazekos

William K. Papazekos

Mar 29, 2023

William K. Papazekos, 80, of Lititz, passed away March 29, 2023. Born in Granitsa, Evritanias, Greece, he was the son of the late Konstantinos and Maria (Katsadas) Papazekos. He shared more than 46 years of marriage with Vasiliki "Vicky" Papazekos.

Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Annunciation Greek...

Sonja L. Hughes

Sonja L. Hughes

Mar 29, 2023

Sonja L. Hughes, 84, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 unexpectedly at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Theda and Darrell Kenneth Hughes.

Sonja was a caring person. She loved to take care of anyone or anything in need. She was generous with her home,...

Ruth Ann (Neeves) Townsend

Ruth Ann (Neeves) Townsend

Mar 28, 2023

Ruth Ann (Neeves) Townsend, 80 years young, of East Petersburg, passed away peacefully at Lancaster General Hospital with family by her side on Tuesday, March 28. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Hendricks Trenor and Lucille Neeves of Coatesville. Ruth Ann was the beloved wife of Robert "Bibbles" Townsend who passed away in 2019, and...

Romaine A. Sneath

Romaine A. Sneath

Mar 28, 2023

Romaine A. Sneath of Willow Street died March 28, 2023 at the age of 85 years. She was the daughter of the late Freeman M. and Charlotte Abel Ford. Born in Lancaster on April 15, 1937. She was the wife of C. Gordon Sneath. Romaine was a graduate of Hempfield High School and St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing,...

Ivan R. Ayres

Ivan R. Ayres

Mar 27, 2023

Ivan R. Ayres, 80, of Lancaster passed away on March 27, 2023. Ivan was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Elwood and Myra Ayres. He dedicated 34 years to the Donnelley Printing Company. He enjoyed his time there and was quite fond of working with computer programs outside of work. He also proudly served in the United States...

Margaret E. Reitz

Margaret E. Reitz

Mar 27, 2023

Margaret E. Reitz, 91, died peacefully at her home at Brethren Village in Lititz, on Monday, March 27, 2023. She was the wife of the late Paul D. Reitz for over 68 years.

Margaret and Paul operated a B & B in their Smoketown home for 30+ years, after farming and raising their three children.

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Ellen (Gehman) Newswanger

Ellen (Gehman) Newswanger

Mar 26, 2023

Ellen (Gehman) Newswanger entered into rest on March 26, 2023, in Earl Township, Lancaster County. She suffered from late-onset Alzheimer's disease. Ellen was born in Lancaster, Wednesday, March 18, 1936, on a windy, rainy day during a week of epic flooding in Pennsylvania. Her parents, Anna Eby Gehman and Allan E. Gehman brought baby Ellen home to a new...

Carolyn K. Post

Carolyn K. Post

Mar 26, 2023

Carolyn K. Post, 99, of Lancaster, formerly of Walden, NY passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Legends of Lancaster. Born in Dansville, NY she was the daughter of the late Clement and Caroline (Leach) Kelly. She was the wife of the late Frederick H. Post who passed away in 1982. Surviving are five children: Michael Post husband of...

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