Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Thomas (Tom) William Stork

Thomas (Tom) William Stork

Mar 9, 2023

Thomas (Tom) William Stork, 87, of Lititz, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Tom shared 66 years of marriage with his wife Josephine (Josie) E. (Haefner) Stork. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles and Ida (Hilbert) Stork.

Tom graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1953. He...

Richard S. Thatcher

Richard S. Thatcher

Mar 8, 2023

Richard S. Thatcher, 83, of Willow Valley, passed away March 8, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Richard and Margaret Thatcher. He was the beloved husband of the late Mirth Ann (Mumma) Thatcher.

Richard was a graduate of William Penn Charter, Class of 1958 and Dickinson College, Class of 1962.

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Cu Van "John" Dang

Cu Van "John" Dang

Mar 8, 2023

Cu Van "John" Dang, 67 of Franklin, PA, passed away on March 8, 2023, at home. He was born in Vietnam, then migrated to the United States, moving to Lancaster, PA, at a young age. John retired from Anvil International in Columbia, PA.

John had a passion for being with his family. His hobbies included cooking, bingo,...

Anna Sabatine Mcdermott

Anna Sabatine Mcdermott

Mar 8, 2023

Anna Sabatine McDermott, 83, died Saturday March 8 th in Chicago IL after a brief illness.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Donat and Mary Yecker Sabatine. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and had graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School. After graduation, she attended Catholic University and...

Xai Chao Yang

Xai Chao Yang

Mar 7, 2023

Xai Chao Yang, 89, of Stevens, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. He was born on 5/12/1933 in Ban Ponghinluck, MoungVangVieng, Vientaine, Laos.

Xai Chao was the son of Zang Dang Yang and Chong (Xiong) Yang. He was the firstborn of 11 children. Eight of his siblings are deceased but is survived...

David R. Best

David R. Best

Mar 7, 2023

David R. Best of Lititz went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. He lived 82 years and was a loving husband to his wife and lifelong sweetheart, Patricia "Pat" (Raab) Best. They shared 60 years of marriage and had a blessed life journey together. David was a devoted father to his children: Mark Best (wife...

Edith Williams

Edith Williams

Mar 7, 2023

Edith Williams, 91, of Willow Street, PA, passed away at Legend of Lancaster on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was born in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, the daughter of the late Samuel and Maggie (Mullineaux) Poole.

Edith met her future husband John Williams as a teenager when she accepted his request to dance with her in Blackpool,...

Robin Lynn Quiggle

Robin Lynn Quiggle

Mar 6, 2023

It is with great sadness and tears that we announce that our beloved Robin has gone to Heaven. Robin Lynn Quiggle, 53, of New Holland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 6, 2023. Robin continues to share her life by organ donation so others may have the gift of having a more fruitful and productive life. Born in Lancaster,...

Dolores L. Kauffman

Dolores L. Kauffman

Mar 6, 2023

Dolores L. Kauffman, 66, of Lancaster City, passed away on March 6. She was the daughter of the late William and Florence (Jenkins) Pickell.

Dolores was formerly a computer operator for Bear Distributing Company, Inc. East Petersburg and more recently a cashier at John Herr's Village Market, Inc., Millersville.

She was a graduate of Penn...

David Irvin Wagner

David Irvin Wagner

Mar 5, 2023

David I. Wagner, 78, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Edgar and Mary (McClune) Wagner. He was the loving husband of Deborah (Opple) Wagner with whom he shared over 24 years of marriage.

He worked as a fabricator for Goodhart & Sons, Inc.

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Helen “Jane” Sindorf

Helen “Jane” Sindorf

Mar 5, 2023

Helen "Jane" Sindorf, 87, formerly of Ligonier, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, in the Brethren Village Retirement Home, Lancaster, PA. She was born April 18, 1935 in Ligonier, a daughter of the late Alex E. Hoover and Helen Welshons Hoover. Following graduation from Ligonier High School in 1953, Jane married William E. Sindorf on July 8, 1955. She was...

Roberta J. Gruver

Roberta J. Gruver

Mar 5, 2023

Roberta Janice Gruver, 91, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Kearny, New Jersey, entered into peace and rest on Sunday, March 5, 2023. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she was blessed with four children, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Roberta worked 40 years for businesses in Kearny, Newark, New Jersey, and Lancaster. Lovingly known as Gigi, she...

Charlott R. Duncan

Charlott R. Duncan

Mar 5, 2023

Charlott R. Duncan, 85, of Lititz, reunited with her family on March 5, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Anna R. (Rowles) Duncan. She was preceded in passing by her parents and sisters, Carol Kephart Willman, and Cathy Duncan.

Guests are invited to a funeral service honoring Charlott, at the Charles F....

Annette M. Bossé

Annette M. Bossé

Mar 5, 2023

Annette M. (Morin) Bossé, 83, of Lancaster, formerly of Newton, NJ, died Sunday March 5, 2023 at The Glen at Willow Valley. Born in Waterville, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Dana and Arlene (Bolduc) Morin. She was the loving wife of the late Gerard J. Bossé. Together they shared 51 years of marriage until his passing...

Cynthia "Cindy" Rozell

Cynthia "Cindy" Rozell

Mar 5, 2023

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann (Wysock) Rozell, 67, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William "Bill" and Jean (Pawelczyk) Wysock. She was the loving wife of Steven Rozell. Together, they shared 41 years of marriage.

Cindy was a devout Catholic and active member...

David M. Jenkins

David M. Jenkins

Mar 5, 2023

David M. Jenkins, 81, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Dave shared 29 years of marriage with his wife Vickie L. (Rinier) Jenkins. He was the love of Vickie's life.

Born in Lancaster he was the son of the late Everett and Rebecca (Hutchins) Jenkins.

Dave graduated from...

Dennis Lee Fenstermacher

Dennis Lee Fenstermacher

Mar 5, 2023

Dennis Lee Fenstermacher, 60, of 126 Prentis Place, Lancaster, passed away at his residence on Thursday morning, March 5 th .

He was the husband of Darlene Gamber Fenstermacher, with whom, he celebrated 33 years of marriage this past November 21 st . Born in Lititz, Dennis was the son of the late Elmer J. and Arlene...

Janice G. Frey

Janice G. Frey

Mar 4, 2023

Janice G. Frey, 93, formerly of Strasburg, passed away at Willow Valley on Saturday, March 4, 2023. She was born in Iva, Strasburg Township to the late James and Edna (Ames) Guie and graduated from West Lampeter High School with the Class of 1947.

She met her husband the late James W. Frey, Jr. when they both...

Elizabeth B. Matthews

Elizabeth B. Matthews

Mar 4, 2023

With the sun shining, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Elizabeth B. Matthews, 93, entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Landis Homes, surrounded by an abundance of love with her family by her side.

Born in Zindorf, Germany, Betty was the daughter of the late Georg Ludwig Petschler and Elizabeth Schroll, and the step-daughter...

Shannon “Twitch” Groff

Shannon “Twitch” Groff

Mar 4, 2023

It is with mournful sorrow that we announce the passing of Shannon L. "Twitch" Groff, of Lancaster. A beloved son, brother, friend, and member of the motorcycle community and a passionate enthusiast of the club lifestyle. Shannon passed away on the 4th of March 2023, at the age of 44. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Carol...

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