Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Arthur James Holder, M.D.
Apr 4, 2023
Arthur James Holder, M.D., 92, of Lititz, passed away on April 4, 2023. Born in McDonald, PA, he was the son of the late Louis D. and Emma R. Holder.
He attended McDonald High School graduating in 1948. He attended W&J College in Washington, PA for three years and then was accepted to Temple University School of...
Doris Ford Robinson
Apr 3, 2023
Doris Ford Robinson, 95, of Lititz, and formerly of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Helen Ford. She was married to the late Frank G. Robinson who passed in 1992.
Doris was a 1945 graduate of William Penn High School in Harrisburg,...
Joyce E. Shoff
Apr 3, 2023
Joyce E. Shoff, 90, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, at Newport Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Christiana, where she lived for the past 4 years.
Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Mary McCarter Powell. Joyce graduated from Unionville High School with the class of 1950.
The former...
Nora A. Faiola
Apr 3, 2023
Nora A. Faiola, 86, formerly of Ephrata, passed away in Fairlane Gardens of Reading on April 3, 2023.
She was the wife of the late Albert J. Faiola who passed away in 2007. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Mae Eckman Cummings.
Nora and her husband, Al, had been...
Lydia M. Putt
Apr 3, 2023
Lydia M. Putt, 80, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at LGH. Born in Camden, NJ she was the daughter of the late Edward Klaus, Sr., and Frances (Iezzi) Klaus. She was the loving wife of the late Richard E. Putt who passed away in 1995. She worked in the bookkeeping and accounting department for the Turkey...
Maryann B. Griffin
Apr 3, 2023
Maryann B. Griffin, 83, of Lancaster, went into the arms of the Lord on April 3, 2023. Born in Staten Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Bessie Kosinski. April 23, she would have celebrated her 57th wedding anniversary with Thomas R. Griffin.
A lifelong devout Catholic, she was a parishioner and previous...
Richard C. Harclerode
Apr 3, 2023
Richard C. Harclerode, 75, Lancaster, died Thursday, April 3 at Hospice of Lancaster County due to complications of lymphoma. Born July 16, 1933 in Everett, PA, Dick was the son of the late Thomas Joseph Harclerode and Alberta Schetrompf Harclerode Noel. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Susan, and daughter Beth, married to Daniel Coast of...
Bonita Louise "Bonnie" Dini
Apr 2, 2023
Bonita Louise "Bonnie" Dini, 78, of Columbia, went into the arms of angels on April 2, 2023, with her family by her side. Born in Albany, NY in August 1944, she was the daughter of the late Alfred J. and Isabelle Marsch. On November 11, 1972, Bonnie and Michael J. Dini were wed and would share 48 years together...
Laurel Virginia Nicholson
Apr 2, 2023
Laurel Virginia Nicholson, 68, of Lititz, PA passed away peacefully with hospice care on April 2nd after a long, slow decline from a rare brain condition. The daughter of Lester and Virginia Penny she was born and raised in Somerton (Philadelphia). She was married to Peter Nicholson for 47 years and Newtown (Bucks County) was home for most of...
Michael N. Kuzma
Apr 1, 2023
Michael N. Kuzma, 63, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on April 1, 2023. He was born in Lancaster to the late Edward T. and Patricia B. Kuzma. He attended St. Anne's Catholic school and Lancaster Catholic High School. He went on to graduate from Penn State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in biology. Michael remained a devout...
Raymond T. Spencer, Jr.
Apr 1, 2023
Raymond T. Spencer, Jr., 70, of Lancaster, passed away April 1, 2023, at Emerald Rehab & Healthcare Center in Elizabethtown. Born in Columbia, PA he was the son of the late Raymond Spencer, Sr., and Helen F. Smith.
On December 21, 1971, he enlisted in the United States Navy, and served his country until May 12, 1975....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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