Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Suzanne M. Ail

Suzanne M. Ail

Apr 26, 2023

Suzanne Marie Ail, 69, of Lancaster, went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of Anne Weiss (Oswald) Ail and the late Richard Robert Ail.

Suzanne earned both her master's degree in theology and doctorate in Psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA. She went on to...

Jean R. Sullenberger

Jean R. Sullenberger

Apr 25, 2023

Jean R. Sullenberger, 70, of Lancaster passed away April 25, 2023. She was born to the late John and Nora Lefever in the winter of 1953. She spent her life dedicated to helping others as a registered nurse.

Jean took great pride in her work as a nurse and spent nearly 30 years with Conestoga View before...

Blakely A. Eyster

Blakely A. Eyster

Apr 25, 2023

Blakely A. Eyster, 87, of Willow Street, formerly of State College, PA passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Born June 6, 1935 in Stewartstown, PA; the fourth son of Stanley and Mary Eyster. His brothers; Lloyd J. Eyster; Hilda Grimm, (both deceased), William S. Eyster; Janet Eaton (deceased), and William's twin brother Robert E. Eyster who died in infancy....

Dr. Randy A. Cohen

Dr. Randy A. Cohen

Apr 25, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce that, following a courageous five-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Dr. Randy Allan Cohen passed away on April 25, 2023. He was at home and surrounded by those who loved him most. He was 65 years old.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on July 9, 1957 to Irving and Arlene Ruth Cohen, Randy...

Beverly A. Smith

Beverly A. Smith

Apr 25, 2023

Beverly A. Smith, age 92, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on April 25, 2023. Born in Brainerd, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Lynol L. and Eileen C. (Dowling) Foote. Beverly was the loving and devoted wife of the late H. Edward Smith of whom she married on January 20, 1951.

Beverly was a...

Allie Mae Miller

Allie Mae Miller

Apr 25, 2023

Allie Mae Miller, 91, of Lancaster, passed away at Penn Medicine, Lancaster General Hospital on April 25, 2023, with her family by her side. Born in Dillon, SC, she was the daughter of the late Jazie and Allie Jones. She and Alfred Miller shared over 60 memorable years together, until his passing in 2011.

Prior to becoming...

Dennis Ray Snovel

Dennis Ray Snovel

Apr 25, 2023

Dennis Ray Snovel, age 76, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 25, while a patient at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy. He courageously dealt with pancreatic cancer for several months prior to his death. Dennis was a resident of Brethren Village, Lititz, PA. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia...

Gerald E. Siems

Gerald E. Siems

Apr 24, 2023

Gerald E. Siems of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023.. He was born on October 22, 1944, in Davenport, IA, to William A. and Dorothy K. (Stock) Siems of Durant, IA. He was united in marriage to Linda J Gibney on August 23, 1969.

Jerry graduated from Durant High School in 1962 and immediately...

James M. Resch

James M. Resch

Apr 24, 2023

James M. Resch, 65, of East Petersburg, PA passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Evelyn (Martin) and John C. Resch, Sr. He was the beloved husband to Beverly (Brubaker) with whom he celebrated almost 42 years of marriage.

James was a member of St. Peters...

Edward M. Jakway, Jr.

Edward M. Jakway, Jr.

Apr 24, 2023

April 24th – Lancaster, PA.  Slipped away after complications from diabetes at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Camden, NJ, son of the late Edward and Emma (Ab bott) Jakway.  He was of the Baptist faith.  A U.S. Army Veteran of the Battle of the Bulge of World War II.  A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. Retired from the...

Jesse James Powell

Jesse James Powell

Apr 23, 2023

Jesse James Powell, 32, of New Holland, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Louis J. Powell and the late Patricia Ann Hess.

Jesse was a graduate of Garden Spot High School. He enjoyed collecting Pokémon cards, and playing video games. He also liked listening to rock and...

Kay J. Starr

Kay J. Starr

Apr 23, 2023

Kay Jacqueline Starr, 81, of Lancaster, passed away at home on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Born in Ephrata, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jacques and Alverta Miller. Kay was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dennis M. Starr, who passed away in 2021, and her brother, Ronald Lee Miller.

Kay was...

Leon C. Beard

Leon C. Beard

Apr 23, 2023

Leon C. Beard, 70, of Lancaster, PA formerly of Avenel, NJ and Clinton, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Born in Clinton, NC he was the son of the late Callie Sanders. He was the former husband to Evelyn (Thompson) Beard.

Leon was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the NY Giants, and the...

Erica Lynn Knox

Erica Lynn Knox

Apr 23, 2023

Erica Lynn Knox, 40, passed away April 23, 2023. She was born to Lisa Kiessling and the late Dennis J. Knox in the fall of 1982. She spent her life with her family in Lancaster.

Erica (aka Biggie and Aunt Gaga) was a bright light in the lives of those who loved her. She was the family...

Robert M. "Mike" Ness

Robert M. "Mike" Ness

Apr 22, 2023

Robert M. "Mike" Ness, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Born in Columbia, PA he was the son of the late Helen Mae Ness and Cleon Welsh. He was the beloved husband to Jennifer (Haines) Ness.

Robert enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed attending concerts and taking road trips to numerous places. He...

Diane Marie Hoover

Diane Marie Hoover

Apr 22, 2023

Diane Marie Hoover, 52, of Lititz, passed away peacefully at the Inpatient Unit of Hospice & Community Care on Saturday, April 22, 2023 after more than a 4-year battle with cancer. Born on May 4, 1970, she was the daughter of Herbert & Gloria Nixdorf of Lancaster, PA, and the wife of Greg Hoover with whom she shared 29...

Luke Adams

Luke Adams

Apr 22, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Luke Adams. Beloved husband of Paula Eller and the son of the late Donald Adams and Maureen Mulshine Adams.

Luke graduated from Hempfield H.S. and served in the U.S. Navy. He operated Cleanfreak Performance Cleaning where he mentored many. Through heartbreak and life struggles...

Arbuta Wagner Boothman

Arbuta Wagner Boothman

Apr 21, 2023

Arbuta Wagner Boothman died in her sleep following a four-day illness on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the age of 96. The daughter of Clemens and Abbie Wagner, Bonnie was born on a farm in Turbotville, PA, on March 13, 1927, the fourth of five children.

After Bonnie completed high school and one year at Bloomsburg Normal...

Doris L. Kiehl

Doris L. Kiehl

Apr 21, 2023

Doris L. Kiehl, age 105, of Flemington PA, went to be with her Lord on April 21, 2023, at St. Anne's Retirement Community in Columbia, PA.

Born June 4, 1917, in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of Henry S. Shaffer and Inez Trude Shaffer of DuBois. She was a graduate of DuBois High School, class of...

Louis Perry Caccamo

Louis Perry Caccamo

Apr 21, 2023

Louis Perry Caccamo, 80, of Lancaster, passed away April 21, 2023. He was born to the late Samuel and Ruth Caccamo. Louis proudly served his country in the United States Airforce. A graduate of McCaskey High School, Louis went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from Villanova Law. He practiced law for many years, dedicating his career to...

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