Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Lucia Medina
Jan 21, 2023
Lucia Medina, 92, of Lancaster passed away at her home on Saturday, January 21, 2023 with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by her son/daughter Franki/Betty Valentin and is survived by her remaining children, Rafael Valentin, Rosa Irizarry, Maria Nadal (husband Eduardo), Paul Irizarry (his partner Michelle), Jimmy Irizarry (wife Laura), and David Irizarry...
Carrie D. Burns
Jan 21, 2023
Carrie D. Burns, 23, of 4082 Jasmine Place, Mount Joy, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 21 st in West Hempfield Twp.
Born in Lancaster, Carrie was the daughter of Carla D. Burns Wallick and Milton Wallick of Mount Joy, and the late James A. Christian.
She had been working in telemarketing for Weed Man...
Fay Elizabeth Taska
Jan 20, 2023
Fay Elizabeth Taska, 82, passed away at Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Friday, January 20, 2023. She was born in Lancaster, the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth May (Leppley) Taska.
A huge fan of Elvis Presley, Fay enjoyed collecting his memorabilia.
Fay's family includes her daughter Joanne Hill, son Kevin Saurbaugh, and...
John Michael Dorofee
Jan 20, 2023
John Michael Dorofee, 66, of Lititz passed away January 20, 2023. He was born to the late John and Margaret Dorofee in Vineland, NJ. John was a graduate and all-star basketball player from the Sacred Heart high school in Vineland. He went on to attend F&M college where he obtained a bachelor's degree. In 1988 John bought Wicker Imports;...
Alice Callihan Adams
Jan 20, 2023
Alice Callihan Adams, 91, of Lititz, PA passed away on Friday, January 20th at home. She was the daughter of the late David L. and L. Ila Callihan and widow of Vernon "Nick" Adams who passed away in 2012.
Alice was a member of the Church of the Brethren for 75 years. She was active in both...
Mary R. Kling
Jan 20, 2023
Mary R. Kling, 86, of 521A Abbeyville Road, died with family present at the Hospice of Lancaster County in Mount Joy on Wednesday, January 20 after a becoming ill over the Christmas holidays.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Lewis and Ruth Moser. Except for 2 years as a young adult when she lived in...
Efren C. Magtagnob Sr.
Jan 20, 2023
Efren C. Magtagnob Sr, 80, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines, died on Friday, January 20, 2023 surrounded by his family here in Lancaster.
He is survived by his wife, Tita (Bolano) Magtagnob and 4 sons, Christopher, husband of Helen, John Cesar, husband of Brenda, Efren, Jr., husband of Maradel, of the Philippines, and Dr....
Martin Earl Campbell
Jan 19, 2023
Martin Earl Campbell 74 of Lititz, passed away on January 19, 2023, in Hospice at the Lebanon VA Hospital. Born in Lancaster, on January 24, 1948, he was the son of Ralph M. and Amy Flahart Campbell.
Marty graduated from Manheim Township High School, Class of 1966, then attended Millersville State College. He then enlisted in the...
James R. Gooden
Jan 19, 2023
James R. Gooden, 69, of Lititz, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Jim "Jimmy" was born in Alexander City, but lived most of his life in Florida. He was the youngest son of the late Jack and Wynona (Boyd) Gooden. He leaves behind his loving wife Kathy (Gordon) Gooden, with whom he shared over 33 years of...
James M. Bachman
Jan 19, 2023
James M. "Jim" Bachman, 76, of Lititz, passed away at home on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Carl and Jane (Banzhof) Bachman. He was married to Linda (Wolpert) Bachman for over 46 years.
Jim was a 1965 graduate of Warwick High School. After graduation, he worked for Baby...
Sally Ann Hillegas
Jan 19, 2023
Sally Ann Hillegas, age 82, of Conestoga, passed away peacefully at Homestead Village on Thursday, January 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Sally was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on June 4th, 1940, to the late Charles L. and Mary E. (Ward) Thourot. She married the late Dr. Gordon L. Hillegas, on Christmas Eve, 1961. They celebrated 53 years...
Donna F. Bonsell
Jan 19, 2023
Donna F. "Nan" Bonsell, 90, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Lakeside at Willow Valley. She was the loving wife of the late Gilbert Wayne Bonsell for 62 years before his death in 2021.
Born in Tyrone, PA, to the late Albert H. and Eunice Blanche (McFarland) Focht, Donna graduated from...
Betty Eilenberger
Jan 19, 2023
Betty Eilenberger age 90 of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on January 19 th . She was born on December 8 th , 1921 to the late William M. Cole and the late Ella Cole (nee Gulnac) in Providence, RI. Betty was married to the late Frederick Arthur Eilenberger. She is survived by her loving children; Bruce...
Angela Rivera O'Brien
Jan 18, 2023
Angela Rivera O'Brien, 86, a resident of Willow Valley Communities, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Born in Lancaster, and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late A. Oscar Rivera and Elizabeth Goldbach Rivera of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Angela was the beloved wife of the late John A. O'Brien, who...
Stanley Lee Hollywood
Jan 18, 2023
Stanley Lee Hollywood, 69, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at Pottstown Hospital on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 after a long illness. Born in Clinton, MA, he was the son of the late Porter, Sr. and Blanche (Benway) Hollywood. He was the loving husband of Mary (Fanning) Hollywood. Together they shared 49 years of marriage.
Stanley retired as...
Ruth E. Franke
Jan 18, 2023
Ruth E. Franke, 93, of Lititz, passed away on January 18, 2023.
Born in New York City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Bernard P. and Emma Siegrist Franke.
Ruth had worked as a dental assistant for many years. She loved dogs, was a scrabble enthusiast and enjoyed spending time with her family...
Troy “Tj” Jefferson Wallace, Jr.
Jan 18, 2023
Troy "TJ" Jefferson Wallace, Jr, 29, of Brownstown passed away peacefully at home on January, 18, 2023. He was the loving husband of his high school sweetheart, Alyssa (Koppey), and father to son, Troy "Trey" Jefferson, III, and daughter, Chloe Joan. TJ was the son of Troy Wallace, husband of Gail, Seaford, Delaware, and Robin Scales, wife of John...
Ruth E. Franke
Jan 18, 2023
Ruth E. Franke, 93, of Lititz, passed away on January 18, 2023.
Born in New York City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Bernard P. and Emma Siegrist Franke.
Ruth had worked as a dental assistant for many years. She loved dogs, was a scrabble enthusiast and enjoyed spending time with her family...
Labon Isaac "Ike" Maple
Jan 18, 2023
Labon Isaac "Ike" Maple, 78, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Born in Portsmouth, OH, he was the son of the late George, Sr. and Alice Maple. Ike was the husband of the late Nancy Maple and the long-time companion and fiancé of Shirley (Haines) Rollins.
Upon graduating from...
Nancy Elaine Usner
Jan 18, 2023
Nancy Elaine Usner, 86, of Lititz, peacefully joined the angels on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, surrounded by family and the loving staff at Oregon House. Born in Warwick Township, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. Erb II and Viola (Rambler) Erb. She leaves behind her beloved husband of almost 68 years, Karl L. Usner. Nancy was...
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