Recent Obituaries
Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas
Larry A. Owens
Jan 3, 2023
Larry A. Owens, 73, of Mountville, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at his home. He was the husband of Cynthia Cox Owens, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage this past November 9th. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Arvel and Ethel Yenser Owens. Larry retired after 25 years with the Digital...
Paul Buhay
Jan 3, 2023
Paul Buhay, 91 of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, after a brief illness. Born in Palmerton, PA, Carbon County, on April 4, 1931, he was the son of the late John Buhay and Mary (Pankiew) Buhay. Paul was married to the late Janet (Bowers) Buhay for 58 years. He was preceded in death, by his...
Julio Colon Jr.
Jan 3, 2023
Julio Colon, 43, of Lancaster, PA passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital. Julio was born on August 11, 1979, to Maribel Rodriguez and the late Julio Colon Sr. in Queens, NY.
In 2012, Julio Colon Jr. met Guimar Catala in Lancaster PA. Julio and Guimar went on to have a child together...
Lawrence B. Kaplan
Jan 2, 2023
Lawrence B. Kaplan, 71, of Manheim, formerly of New York City, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Florence and Albert Kaplan. He was the beloved husband to Cynthia Kaplan with whom he shared over 33 years of marriage.
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Dorothy A. "Dottie" Fritsch
Jan 2, 2023
Dorothy A. Fritsch (Dottie) passed away on January 2, 2023. Dottie was the daughter of the late Dorothy and Gregory Nicklaus. She is survived by her spouse of sixty years, Daniel Fritsch, and four children. They are Daniel Fritsch, Jr. (Mary), Kathleen Balasavage (Robert), Gregory Fritsch (Rita) and Thomas Fritsch (Gwen).
There are ten grandchildren: Alexander, Kristen,...
Kenneth W. Saupp, Jr.
Jan 2, 2023
Kenneth W. Saupp Jr., 80, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hemet, CA, the son of the late Kenneth W. and Ruth (Skinner) Saupp, on March 21, 1942. He grew up in Huntingdon, PA, a place he dearly loved and credits for a great upbringing.
...Gerald R. Fahs
Jan 2, 2023
Gerald R. Fahs, 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in York, PA, he was the son of the late Myrtle R. (Keeney) and Henry H. Fahs. He was the beloved husband to Berit M. (Björklund) with whom he shared over 50 years of marriage.
Prior to retirement, Jerry...
Ariana M. Leavitt
Jan 2, 2023
Ariana M. Leavitt, 13, a Reynolds Middle School, was an 8th grade student, of Lancaster City. She also passed away from smoke related injuries on January 2, 2023. She was born in Delaware County and was the devoted daughter of Pilar L. Miller, of Lancaster, and David F. Leavitt, husband of Patricia (Wonder), of Washington D.C.
Ariana...
Geraldine “Gerry” E. Roschel
Jan 1, 2023
Geraldine "Gerry" E. Roschel, 92, formerly of Willow Street, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Mennonite Home where she currently resided. She was the wife of the late Eugene P. Roschel with whom she celebrated 60 years marriage. Gerry was beloved mother to daughter Kathy, wife of Mike Murray, of New Providence and son Steve, husband of Lori...
Lt. Col. Patrick Michael O'Connor, Ret.
Jan 1, 2023
Patrick Michael Thomas O'Connor, 90, of Lancaster, PA, went to be with the Lord on January 1st, 2023, at Hospice and Community Care, in Mount Joy, PA.
Patrick was born in Lafayette, IN, on October 24, 1932, son of the late Lawrence and Florence (Shrader) O'Connor. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School and received his...
David C. Overly
Jan 1, 2023
David C. Overly, 73, of Rothsville, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, January 1, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the loving son, of the late Daniel S. and Betty M. (Duke) Overly.
Dave proudly served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge, he went on to...
Tong Moc Trieu
Dec 31, 2022
Tong Moc Trieu, 93, of Manheim Township died on 12/31/2022, at Lancaster Nursing and Rehab Center. He was the husband of the late Trinh C. Tran, and they were married for 50 years.
Tong developed a skill and love of sewing. This passion would carry him into a career as a Tailor. Outside of work, Tong enjoyed...
Marlene Sue Leed
Dec 31, 2022
Marlene Sue Leed, also know as Nanny, 65, of Lancaster, passed away December 31, 2022. She was born to the late Robert and Gladys Leed and was a graduate of the Solanco Highschool. Marlene worked more than 15 years as a preschool teacher, spent time working for the Bowman Hat Company, and was a housekeeper. Marlene loved nature and...
Guy C. Lanza
Dec 31, 2022
Guy C. Lanza, 97, of Lancaster, PA died December 31, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Lanza was born in Harrisburg, PA to the late Charles T. Lanza and Louise (Garver) Lanza. He was a longtime resident of Lancaster.
He was employed by Alcoa, formerly Alumax Aluminum Co., for over 36 years. His...
Cordell Lee Mellinger
Dec 31, 2022
Cordell Lee Mellinger, 58, of East Hempfield Township, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Jefferson Abington Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Gerald Lee and Virginia Lee (Peacock) Mellinger.
Cordell was a graduate of J P McCaskey High School. He worked in various positions over...
Anna M. Leavitt
Dec 31, 2022
Anna M. Leavitt, an 18 year old honors student at J.P. McCaskey, of Lancaster City, passed away on December 31, 2022 due to smoke related injuries from a fire at their home. She was born in Lancaster and was the beautiful daughter of Pilar L. Miller, of Lancaster, and David F. Leavitt, husband of Patricia (Wonder), of Washington D.C....
Barbara " Bobby" Ann Stoner
Dec 31, 2022
Barbara "Bobby" Ann Stoner, 84, of Lancaster passed away peacefully at home with her family on December 31, 2022. She was born to the late George and Margaret Grau in Lancaster.
Bobby spent her career as a waitress. She retired from The Village Night Club after spending over 50 years with them. Bobby was also a water...
Joseph F. Schneider, Jr.
Dec 30, 2022
Joseph F. Schneider Jr., 82, of Lancaster passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at LGH. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph F. Sr. and Margaret (Young) Schneider. He was the loving husband of Dolores M. (Delcorse) Schneider with whom he celebrated over 61 years of marriage.
He was the Director of Credit...
Nancy Jane Bagnoli
Dec 29, 2022
Nancy Jane Bagnoli, 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles P. and Dorothy A. (Nuss) Frank. She was married for over 61 years to the late Albert Bagnoli. Nancy was a graduate of Manheim Township High School. She worked in factories for...
Alice “Sally” Rohrer Liller
Dec 29, 2022
Alice "Sally" Rohrer Liller, 91, of Lancaster went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late Paul J. Liller who passed away May 25, 2010. Born in Paradise Twp, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Naomi (Bechtel) Rohrer.
She graduated from Paradise Highschool and later...
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