Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Maryhelen Cole Shawkey

Maryhelen Cole Shawkey

Sep 22, 2022

Maryhelen Cole Shawkey of Lancaster, PA passed away September 20, 2022, with her adoring husband by her side.

In addition to her loving husband, Guy Shawkey, Maryhelen is survived by her daughter Michelle Kreidler (husband Michael Phillips), her son Michael Kreidler, and daughter-in-law Shari Kreidler. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Kreidler, son Mark...

Sandra L. Young

Sandra L. Young

Sep 22, 2022

Sandra L. Young, 75, of Mountville, passed away after a brief illness, September 22, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late James C. and H. Marie (Kroh) Welshans. She was the devoted wife of Ray E. Young for over 38 years, until his passing in 2006.

During their...

Kenneth Budd

Kenneth Budd

Sep 21, 2022

Kenneth Budd, 56, of Lancaster, passed on Wednesday, September 21 doing what he loved while on a family vacation in Duck, North Carolina. Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of Mariann (Potts) Budd of Pottstown and the late Milton Budd. Kenneth was the loving companion of Gloria Fisher, of Lancaster, for 27 years.

Kenneth earned...

Douglas H. Grow

Douglas H. Grow

Sep 21, 2022

Douglas H. Grow, 86 years, of Lititz, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday September 21, 2022, at Brethren Village, surrounded by his family.

Born April 5, 1936, in Boonville, NY, he was the oldest son of Vina Francisco Grow and Dudley Hinds Grow.

Doug was a graduate of the University of...

H. Robert "Bob" Linton

H. Robert "Bob" Linton

Sep 21, 2022

H. Robert "Bob" Linton, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Horace and Wilhelmina (Heim) Linton. Bob served in the Army Reserves for six years from 1959 until 1965. His wife of 62 years, Judith E. (Potts) Linton, preceded...

Gladys K. Fund

Gladys K. Fund

Sep 20, 2022

Gladys K. Fund, 91, of Manheim, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Ephrata Manor. She was surrounded by love as she peacefully entered heaven.

Gladys, lovingly known as "Ma" or "Nanny" by all who knew her, was the wife of the late Richard E. Fund, who passed away in 2020. Born in Livingston, NJ, she...

Arlene Theresa Hayes Youmans

Arlene Theresa Hayes Youmans

Sep 20, 2022

Arlene Theresa Hayes Youmans, 81, of Lititz, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital with family by her side. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late James "Kinty" and Theresa (Dougherty) Hayes and was raised in Bayonne among many aunts, uncles, and cousins who lived nearby. In Arlene's later years,...

Nancy Leed

Nancy Leed

Sep 20, 2022

Nancy Leed of Lititz died on September 20. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Annabel Leed. For several years she lived with the Harry and Ruth Burger family of Upper Black Eddy, Bucks County.

She is survived by her brother Robert and his wife Nancy of Myerstown PA and their two daughters, Ann in...

Eileen Y. Reimel

Eileen Y. Reimel

Sep 19, 2022

Eileen Y. Reimel, 60, of Lancaster, passed away at her residence on September 19, 2022.

She was the wife of Anthony Reimel. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Florence Blumenshine McGeehan.

Eileen had a passion for working with and advocating for special needs children. She was a Personal Care...

Cynthia Minnich

Cynthia Minnich

Sep 19, 2022

Cynthia Minnich, 86, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2022, at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. She was born on October 24, 1935, in Philadelphia to the late Donald Hoaster and Clara Hughlett Hoaster. She married Albert Minnich on November 21, 1957, in Lebanon, PA.

Cynthia graduated from Hood College in 1955 with a Bachelor of...

Domenick J. Vitale

Domenick J. Vitale

Sep 19, 2022

Domenick J. Vitale, 92, of Leola passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Pasquale and Antionette (Rainone) Vitale. He was the loving husband of Jeanne (DiMario) Vitale with whom he shared over 69 years of marriage.

He was a...

Margaret "Margie" M. Hawk

Margaret "Margie" M. Hawk

Sep 19, 2022

Margaret M. Hawk, 64, passed away at her Lancaster residence on Monday, September 19, 2022. She shared 30 years of marriage with her husband, Elvin H. Hawk before he died in 2017.

Born in Lancaster, Margie was the daughter of the late Guy V. Kingree, Jr., and Margaret (Hirsch) Kingree. She graduated from Conestoga Valley High School...

Shirley A. Johnson

Shirley A. Johnson

Sep 18, 2022

Shirley A. Johnson, 87, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at her residence.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Cheftien and Esther Kirk Kennedy.

Shirley had retired from Lancaster General Hospital, after working there in housekeeping for 20 years. She had also worked at the Lancaster Host...

James Frank Hasenfus

James Frank Hasenfus

Sep 18, 2022

Frank Hasenfus, 58, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 18, 2022. Born in Willingboro, NJ, he was the son of the late James and Elizabeth Hasenfus.

He is survived by his siblings: Kathie Giorgio (Gregory) of Lancaster, John "Bucket" Santino (Sandy) of Palmetto, FL, and Joe Santino (Kelli) of Delanco, NJ; nephews: Bob Sempsey (Lisa), Joey Santino,...

Kurry Alan Brown

Kurry Alan Brown

Sep 17, 2022

Entered into eternal rest Saturday September 17, 2022 in Lancaster PA. Born November 4, 1964 to the late Clyde E. Brown Jr. and the late DeAndra E. Brown (Curry) in Lancaster Pa.

Kurry had a military background as part of the Indiana National Guard's Signal Corp. He was a skilled Master Carpenter that could do anything with...

Elaine Slaymaker

Elaine Slaymaker

Sep 17, 2022

Elaine Slaymaker, 72, passed away at her Lancaster, PA, home on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Born in Columbia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Arlene (Frymyer) Erb.

Elaine was a member of Grace Community Church in Willow Street.

Surviving Elaine are her two sons, Ryan M. Pennington of Lancaster, PA, and...

Oscar L. James

Oscar L. James

Sep 17, 2022

Oscar L. James, age 85 of Lititz, passed away on September 17, 2022. He was born in Hanover, PA to the late Clair and Vivian James. He enlisted and served in the United States Army. After his enlistment, Oscar became a truck driver for the Pilot Company.

Oscar is survived by his children: Scott James of Elizabethtown...

Rose K. Fasig

Rose K. Fasig

Sep 17, 2022

Rose K. Fasig went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Brethren Village.

Born in Compass, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Rose Zambo Kuch.

She graduated from Scott Senior High School in Coatesville, now known at the Coatesville Area School District.

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Kathalyne M. Robertson

Kathalyne M. Robertson

Sep 17, 2022

Kathalyne M. Robertson, 86, of Lititz, passed away at her residence on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Kathalyne Billett Reese.

Kathalyne had been a waitress for many years, working at the former Holiday Inn North in Lancaster as well as at the restaurant at...

Emilia "Emily" Dejesus

Emilia "Emily" Dejesus

Sep 17, 2022

Emily went to be with the Lord and her husband Jaime on Sept 17th, 2022. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family. She worked at JL Clark for 44 years as a machine operator working her way up to supervisor before retiring in 2017. She also taught CCD for many years at San Juan Bautista Church. She was well...

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