Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

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...

J. Vernon “Bud” Moore

J. Vernon “Bud” Moore

May 8, 2023

J. Vernon "Bud" Moore, 93, of Millersville passed away Monday, May 8, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Henry J. and Elizabeth K. (Groff) Moore. He was the husband of the late Delores J. "Dolly" (Hively) Moore who passed away in 2009.

He worked at Armstrong World Industries as a general production...

Genevieve "Ginny" R. Raihl

Genevieve "Ginny" R. Raihl

May 8, 2023

Genevieve "Ginny" R. Raihl, 57, passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Roberta (Lewis) and Wilbur Yoder.

Her family remembers her as a quintessential mother and grandmother. She had a tender heart, and her world revolved around taking care of...

Lester Parke Brown Sr. “Pap”

Lester Parke Brown Sr. “Pap”

May 7, 2023

Lester Parke Brown Sr. "Pap", 86, of Lancaster PA passed away May 7, 2023. He was born to the late Veryle D. Brown and Edna Hess in Lancaster. Pap worked as a truck driver, hauling milk, tomatoes and dry goods for many years at W.H. Johns Trucking. When his daughter, Cindy was born, he moved on to be a...

Betty L. Singleton

Betty L. Singleton

May 7, 2023

Betty L. Singleton, 94, of Lancaster passed into the arms of our Lord on May 7, 2023. She was born to late parents Harry Graham and Martha (Slicer) Graham. Betty was a graduate of the 1948 class of Manheim Township, and a longtime member of the Long Memorial United Methodist Church. Betty spent 26 years working in production at...

Jamie R. (Bowers) Belange

Jamie R. (Bowers) Belange

May 7, 2023

Jamie R. (Bowers) Belange, 60, of Leola, PA passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Born in Galeton, PA she was the daughter of the late Shirley (Rineer) and James Bowers, Sr. She was the wife to Yvelend Belange with whom she shared 19 years of marriage.

Prior to retirement, Jamie worked as a CNA for Maple...

Thomas J. Prokop

Thomas J. Prokop

May 7, 2023

Thomas J. Prokop, 61, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bayonne, NJ, he was the son of the late Janet (Stack) and Thomas J. Prokop. He was the beloved husband to Randy Rudy, with whom he shared over 9 years of marriage.

Thomas worked at McKesson...

Shirley Mae (Eshleman) Helm

Shirley Mae (Eshleman) Helm

May 7, 2023

Shirley Mae (Eshleman) Helm received her angel wings on Sunday, May 7th in the comfort of her 8 children.

Born December 18, 1937 to Mary Eshleman and Edward Eshleman of Lancaster, PA. Shirley was 85 years old, preceded in death to her husband, Charles Helm of 67 years. Shirley died in her home under hospice care surrounded...

Raymond J. Good

Raymond J. Good

May 6, 2023

Raymond J. Good, 85, of Willow Valley, formerly of Ocean City, NJ, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Born in Somerville, NJ, he was the son of the late John and Stella (Kalamarz) Good. He was the husband of Elizabeth R. "Betty" (Reid) Good with whom he shared over 63 years of...

John David Mcconnell

John David Mcconnell

May 6, 2023

John David McConnell, age 29, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Born in La Mesa, California, he was the son of the late John McConnell and Maritza (Montero) Sweigart.

John was a true artist. He loved drawing and designing his own tattoos. He appreciated nature and enjoyed spending time fishing and hiking. When...

John Allen Burke

John Allen Burke

May 6, 2023

John Allen Burke, 82, of Lititz, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on May 6, 2023.

Born in Oak Park, IL, he was the son of the late Chester J. and Jeanette Andersen Burke. He was the husband of Kathryn A. Bagley Burke, with whom he celebrated 56 years of marriage.

He...

Sarah "Sally" O'Reilly

Sarah "Sally" O'Reilly

May 6, 2023

Sarah "Sally" O'Reilly, 82, of St. Anne's Retirement Community, went into the arms of the Lord on May 6, 2023. Born in Sligo, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Owen and Margaret McDonagh.

Sally was resilient through the many challenges she experienced throughout her life. Through those times she found comfort in her Catholic faith...

David Charles Macintyre

David Charles Macintyre

May 6, 2023

David Charles MacIntyre, 73, passed away at his Lancaster home on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Dave is survived by his longtime companion and wife of 16 years, Judith (Thum) MacIntyre. Born in Chester, Dave was the son of the late Charles W. and Anne J. (Stuart) MacIntyre.

Dave graduated from B. Reed Henderson High School. He valued...

Daren Lewis, Sr.

Daren Lewis, Sr.

May 5, 2023

Daren Lewis, Sr., 50, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of Dorothy (Hogue) Lewis and Joseph D. Lewis. He was the beloved husband to Heather (Sevage) Lewis of Osceola, PA.

Daren was a devout Christian and loved to listen...

Barbara A. Shetrompf

Barbara A. Shetrompf

May 5, 2023

Barbara A. Shetrompf, 80, of Lancaster passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at LGH. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ella (Striggle) Hackart. She was the loving wife of Ronald Earl Shetrompf with whom she shared over 61 years of marriage.

She worked at the former AMP, Inc. for many years....

Wanda (Del Valle) Theodorou

Wanda (Del Valle) Theodorou

May 4, 2023

Wanda (del Valle) Theodorou, 63, of Lancaster, and formerly of New York, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Born in The Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Luz (Quinones) del Valle.

Wanda worked as the building manager for Ebel in New York for several years. She was a devout Christian...

Robert L. Kellenberger

Robert L. Kellenberger

May 4, 2023

Robert L. Kellenberger, 67, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital. He was the son of the late Ruth A. (Grimsey) Kellenberger and Enos E. Kellenberger, husband of the late Frances H. Kellenberger. He was the beloved companion of Violet M. White with whom he shared 34 years together.

Bobby was...

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