Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Thomas C. Byrnes
Jul 8, 2023
Thomas C. Byrnes, 97, of Manheim Twp., formerly of Manhasset, Long Island, NY, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Rockville Centre, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas Michael and Margaret (Charde) Byrnes. He was the loving husband of Barbara J. (Turley) Byrnes with whom he celebrated a wonderful and blessed 70...
Kenneth E. Gingrich
Jul 8, 2023
Kenneth E. Gingrich, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Masonic Village under hospice care.
Born in Neffsville, he was the son of the late Clarence H. Gingrich and Leah M. (Behney) Gingrich. He was married for 37 years to his wife, Carol.
Ken worked his whole life in printing. He...
Mark C. Uehlein
Jul 7, 2023
Mark C. Uehlein, 64, beloved husband, father and grandfather returned to the arms of God peacefully, on July 7, 2023, surrounded by his family after a brave challenge with MSA. The son to loving parents, Roseanne Mullineaux and Donald Uehlein.
As a 1977 graduate of Hempfield High School, Mark continued his education by earning a B.A. degree...
Teresita Guzman
Jul 7, 2023
Teresita Guzman, 67, of Wilson, NC, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Rafael Guzman and Sara Rodriguez. Later in life, Teresita married the late Hector Torres.
After she graduated high school and attended college, Teresita became a mother....
Harry E. "Butch" Pfrommer, Iii
Jul 6, 2023
Harry E. Pfrommer, III,(Butch) age 66, passed away on July 6, 2023, with his devoted wife of 27 years, Adela, by his side. Born in Lancaster, Harry was born to the late Harry and Joan (Waters) Pfrommer.
After graduating high school, Harry went on to serve the community as a paramedic, and worked for Lancaster General Hospital...
Thomas R. Hiemenz
Jul 6, 2023
Thomas R. Hiemenz, 67, of Quarryville passed away July 6, 2023. He was born to Carl and Patricia Hiemenz in the winter of 1956. A Lancaster County native, he graduated from Mannheim Township High School in 1974. He went on to become an owner/operator for 40 years driving truck and transporting goods and produce all over the country. He...
Elmer S. "Pete" Huber
Jul 6, 2023
Elmer S. "Pete" Huber, 86, of Brunnerville, passed away at Neffsville Nursing & Rehabilitation on Thursday, July 6, 2023. He was born in Elizabeth Township, the son of the late P. Elmer and Mabel Erb (Shreiner) Huber.
Elmer graduated from Warwick Township High School in Rothsville Class of 1954, where he played basketball and baseball. A good...
Carmen Flores De Leon
Jul 5, 2023
Carmen Flores De Leon, 95, passed away at her Lancaster home with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico on June 29, 1928, daughter of the late Pedro De Leon and Elueteria Montes.
Carmen was one of 18 children. Including Carmen, 6 children survived. The other...
Frederick Edward Poorbaugh
Jul 4, 2023
Frederick Edward Poorbaugh, 77, most recently of Drumore, PA, joined his Lord Jesus in eternity on July 4, 2023. Born on Oct. 21, 1945, at Fort Riley, KS, he grew up in NM. An extraordinary scholar and academic achiever, Fred graduated with honors from Stanford and Yale.
He served as a pastor in several churches, living in...
Frank E. Rozman
Jul 4, 2023
Frank E. Rozman, age 80 of Lititz, passed away at UPMC Harrisburg. Raised in Steelton, PA, Frank was the son of the late Frank A. and Tillie A. (Smisl) Rozman. He married his devoted wife, Luegnia A. Putt on August 26, 1972 and was able to celebrate 50 wonderful years with her.
After graduating high school, Frank...
James A. Zollman
Jul 4, 2023
James A. Zollman, 94, of Homestead Village in Lancaster, PA passed away on July 4, 2023.
Jim was born to the late James and Jeannette Zollman in Roanoke, VA. He enlisted in the Army during his junior year of high school. He was stationed in Germany and served during the Korean War. After his discharge he attended...
Dr. Jean Coberg Peterson Buck
Jul 3, 2023
Dr. Jean Buck of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully early in the morning of July 3rd, 2023.
Jean is survived by her only child and daughter, Allison Buck Patel; her son-in-law, Dr. Dhiren Y. Patel; two grandchildren, Kiran and Anika, ages 17 and 14 respectively; and two beloved cats, Bentley and Ms. Beasley. She was the daughter...
Barry Eugene Mellinger
Jul 3, 2023
Barry Eugene Mellinger, 74, of Willow Valley Communities, entered fully into the presence of Jesus Christ on Monday, July 3, 2023. He was a devoted and loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather.
He was the dedicated husband of Jeraline (Zeller) Mellinger and was lovingly by her side, celebrating their 52nd wedding anniversary on March 6, 2023. Friends...
George T. Kirk
Jul 3, 2023
George T. Kirk, 84, formerly of New York City, passed away on Thursday, July 3 rd at his residence in Lancaster.
He was the husband of the late Patricia M. Neff Kirk, who passed away in 1989. Born in New York City, George was the son of the late George Hugh and Grace Simcock Kirk.
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Marilyn R. Feister
Jul 2, 2023
Marilyn R. Feister, 94, of Lititz, formerly of Strasburg, entered into rest on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at United Zion Retirement Community. Born August 13, 1928 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Richard J. and Ruth (Hollingsworth) Reiner. She was married for 72 years to the late Harold R. Feister who passed away in 2020.
...Marcel J. Yankovich
Jul 2, 2023
Marcel John Yankovich, 80, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late John and Catherine (Alexander) Yankovich. He was married for 43 years to his beloved wife Susan (Fisher) Yankovich, prior to her passing in 2020.
Marcel graduated from Kingston High School in 1960. He...
Jane Louise Ziegler
Jul 2, 2023
Jane Louise Ziegler, age 76, of Lancaster passed away on July 2, 2023. Born in Lancaster, Jane was the daughter of the late Ralph and Alta (Yinger) Steinman. After graduating from Hempfield High School, she married the late Bernard J. Ziegler and worked for 35 years at Willow Valley as well as volunteered at the Women's and Babies Hospital....
Bertie L. Freysz
Jul 2, 2023
Bertie L. Freysz, age 87, of Manheim passed away at Mt. Hope Nazarne Retirement Community on July 2, 2023. Born in Union Bridge, MD., Bertie was born to the late David and Mary (Baile) Devilbiss. She graduated from Union Bridge High School and went on to marry her beloved husband of 61 years, Thomas A. Freysz.
Bertie...
William W. "Red" Huber
Jul 2, 2023
William W. "Red" Huber, 91, of Lancaster, passed away from a broken heart on July 2, 2023. He was welcomed into the gates of heaven by his loving wife of 71 years, Patsy A. Huber, who passed away June 20, 2023. On September 1, 1931, he was born in Lancaster to the late Emmanuel A. and Ethel (Mentzer) Huber....
Donald L. Kurtz
Jul 1, 2023
Donald L. Kurtz, 72, of Lititz passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He approached his 8 ½ year journey of pancreatic cancer with a positive attitude and an unwavering faith in his Lord and Savior. Born in Ephrata, PA he was the son of the late Norman M. Kurtz and Ethel...
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