Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Katsuko Bowen

Katsuko Bowen

May 16, 2023

Katsuko Bowen, 77, passed away May 16, 2023, at Hamilton Arms, Lancaster. Born June 5, 1945, in Japan, she was the daughter of the late Kozo and Ei Hidano.

She met her husband, Ray Bowen Sr., while he was stationed with the U.S. Army in Japan. Married on May 1, 1979, they travelled back to the U.S....

Mary Catherine “Cathy” (Ruddell) Belden

Mary Catherine “Cathy” (Ruddell) Belden

May 16, 2023

Mary Catherine "Cathy" (Ruddell) Belden, passed peacefully on May 16th after a four-year battle with cancer.

Born on August 18, 1948, to John and Mary Ruddell, she was raised in Kalamazoo Michigan with her three brothers.

The Ruddell family moved to King of Prussia in 1962. Cathy was an honor roll student at Upper Merion...

Ira S. Landis

Ira S. Landis

May 16, 2023

Ira S. Landis (Ike), of Strasburg, died on May 16, 2023, after a short illness at Lancaster General Hospital, at the age of 83.

He was the son of the late Benjamin L. Landis and the late Ella Mae Landis.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Fay Nolt Landis, his three sons...

Dr. David H. Johnson

Dr. David H. Johnson

May 15, 2023

Dr. David H. Johnson of Lancaster, PA, passed away on May 15, 2023. Dr. Johnson was 66 years old and a native of east Tennessee. He was an associate professor of Social Work at Millersville University. He earned his PhD at the University of Texas in Austin and taught at Millersville since 2009. He was co-author of a widely...

Steven E. Smith

Steven E. Smith

May 15, 2023

Steven E. Smith, 67, of Lancaster, PA formerly of Ripley, NY passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Erie, PA he was the son of the late Vivian (Short) and Raymond Smith. He was the beloved husband to Lorinda (Knapp) Smith with whom he shared over 45 years of marriage.

Steven...

Quirino Adam Dicola, Jr.

Quirino Adam Dicola, Jr.

May 15, 2023

Quirino Adam "Pepsi" DiCola, Jr., 91, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Quirino, Sr. and Mary Rose (Carello). He was married for over 72 years to his beloved wife, Jennie E. (Sapone) DiCola.

Quirino attended J.P. McCaskey High School and later worked for Miller...

Nelson K. Schlegelmilch

Nelson K. Schlegelmilch

May 15, 2023

Nelson K. Schlegelmilch, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Oak Leaf Manor North.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James K. and Elizabeth (Lenhard) Schlegelmilch. He was the husband of the late Judith L. Schlegelmilch.

Nelson was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He...

Rita Ann (Farr) Cox

Rita Ann (Farr) Cox

May 15, 2023

Rita Ann (Farr) Cox, 88, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Hospice & Community Care surrounded by her loving family. Born in Athens, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Nora Farr.

Rita was the wife of the late Thomas James Cox, Sr. (2013) with whom she raised six...

Lorraine K. Friedrich

Lorraine K. Friedrich

May 15, 2023

Lorraine K. Friedrich, age 89, entered into eternal rest with her Lord on Saturday evening, May 15th, at Lancaster General Hospital. She is mourned and will be forever missed by her friends and, most of all, her family, her husband Julius and their three sons and their families: Andrew and his wife Marilyn of Port Townsend, Washington, and their...

James D. Eby

James D. Eby

May 14, 2023

James D. "Jim" Eby entered into rest on Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was the loving husband of Millie (Danner) Eby with whom he shared over 62 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harold and Anna (Houck) Eby.

He graduated from Paradise High School in 1955. He worked for Milt...

Charles G. Nissley

Charles G. Nissley

May 14, 2023

Charles G. Nissley, 91, formerly of 402 Lampeter Road, Lancaster, passed away on Saturday at the Westchase Senior Living Community in Houston, Texas following an extended illness.  Charles was the husband of Marion S. Nissley who preceded him in death on May 14 of this year.  They celebrated 56 years of marriage this past February 3 rd .  Born...

Henry E. Sauber

Henry E. Sauber

May 13, 2023

Sauber, Henry E., 91, of Willow Valley, passed away, Saturday, May 13, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family in Mebane, North Carolina.

Harry K. Monahas

Harry K. Monahas

May 13, 2023

Harry K. Monahas, 80, of Lancaster, passed away after a short illness on May 13, 2023 surrounded by his family.

He was the husband of Koula (Samaras) Monahas, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage this past March 8th. Born in Kos, Greece, he was the son of the late Kimon and Kidonia (Parveris) Monahas.

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Joyce L. Frey

Joyce L. Frey

May 12, 2023

Joyce L. Frey, 76, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Joyce retired from Darrenkamp's where she worked as a cashier for over 30 years. Some of the activities Joyce enjoyed the most was gardening, both flowers and vegetables, and going dancing. Any time there was a live band, she...

Timothy H. Stump

Timothy H. Stump

May 12, 2023

Timothy H. Stump, 60, of Lancaster, PA passed away on May 12, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital, with his family by his side.

He was the husband of more than 36 years to Kelly Criddle. They lived a wonderful life together. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Howard J. Stump and Carol...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Fuhrman

Elizabeth "Betsy" Fuhrman

May 11, 2023

On May 11th, 2023, Elizabeth "Betsy" Fuhrman moved on to her final adventure. She was born in Harrisburg, PA on December 10th, 1948, the daughter of George T. and Agnes M. Noll Fuhrman who preceded her in death.

Betsy grew up in the Eden Manor neighborhood in Lancaster and spent her formative years as well as her...

David Harold Burkholder

David Harold Burkholder

May 11, 2023

David Harold Burkholder, age 73, of Leola passed away at home on May 11, 2023. Born in Chambersburg, PA., he was the son of the late Samuel H. and Barbara Rhoda (Wenger) Burkholder.

David is survived by his wife, Marlene Burkholder and his brother Roy Burkholder, married to Ruth.

A celebration of David's life will...

Joseph T. Woznitski

Joseph T. Woznitski

May 10, 2023

Joseph T. Woznitski. 80, of 717 Woodfield Dr. Lititz, Pa. passed away Saturday, May 10 surrounded by his family at the Essa Flory Hospice Center. Joe was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and was the son of the late Joseph Woznitski and Veronica (Dersavage) Woznitski. He was the husband of Josephine (Grosek) "Babe" Woznitski and this coming September they would...

Rosemarie Spencer

Rosemarie Spencer

May 9, 2023

Rosemarie Spencer, 87, of Lampeter TWP, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Born in Lancaster PA, she was the daughter of Grace L. Kirk and Daniel Hardy, both deceased. She was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Stitzel and her late husband of 50 years, Robert L. Spencer.

A beloved Mother...

Rev. Paul Baranek

Rev. Paul Baranek

May 9, 2023

Rev. Paul Baranek, 89, passed away at Luther Acres, Lititz, PA, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. He shared 35 years of marriage with his wife Martha Stava Baranek.

Born in New York City with Slovakian heritage, Paul was the son of the late Paul and Anna (Sukup) Baranek. He earned a Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling from...

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