Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Charles “Chuck” H. Matz

Charles “Chuck” H. Matz

Dec 25, 2022

Charles "Chuck" H. Matz, 90 of Lititz passed away December 25, 2022. He was born to the late Charles and Acquilla Matz in Angelica PA. Chuck went on to serve his country as a member of the Army, where he directed the Eighth Army Choir in Seoul, Korea. After his service he married Sally Howell in 1962 and they...

Judith C. “Judy” Simmons

Judith C. “Judy” Simmons

Dec 25, 2022

Judith C. "Judy" Simmons, 76, of Lititz passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022. Born in Kansas City, MO she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Laura (Redman) Evans. Judy and her husband Ernie were married for over 60 years. Her family was the most important thing in her life. She raised 5 children with her husband and...

Luz “Nelly” Nelida Pabon

Luz “Nelly” Nelida Pabon

Dec 25, 2022

Luz "Nelly" Nelida Pabon was born on April 9th, 1947 in Maunabo,PR. She transitioned into glory December 25th, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.

She was the daughter of the late Elijah and Marcelena Modesto. Nelly moved to Lancaster, PA in 1965. She started working at Weavers in New Holland, PA where she met the love...

Edward S. Sensenich

Edward S. Sensenich

Dec 25, 2022

Edward S. Sensenich, 57, of Lititz passed away peacefully with his family on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Robert and Marian Sensenich. He was the loving husband of Shenda Shenenberger Sensenich and they celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary in October. He was the owner of Sensenich Trucking Company where him and his...

Raymond M. Deibler

Raymond M. Deibler

Dec 24, 2022

Raymond M. Deibler, 73, of Lititz passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late Ruth (Madlem) and Hubert Deibler. He was the loving husband to Deborah (Holley) with whom he celebrated over 15 years of marriage.

After his retirement from Alcoa, Ray worked as a...

Bernadette L. “Bernie” Minnier

Bernadette L. “Bernie” Minnier

Dec 24, 2022

Bernadette L. "Bernie" Minnier, 77, of Harrisburg and formerly of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2022 after succumbing to a long battle with dementia to spend Christmas with her beloved husband Ron. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Ethel (Weary) Praisner.

Bernie was a 1963 graduate of...

Mary E. Bert

Mary E. Bert

Dec 24, 2022

Mary Bert, loving mother and wife, and a caregiver to others, died peacefully at home Dec. 24, 2022, her 68th birthday, after a long illness.

A Lancaster resident for more than 38 years, she was born in Athens, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Ann Cary Morrison. She earned a bachelor's degree from Shippensburg University....

Doris J. Kudia

Doris J. Kudia

Dec 24, 2022

Doris J. Kudia of Conestoga, 79, passed away December 24, 2022, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Also known as Nanny Kat, she was born in Lancaster to the late Chester and Mildred Kilburn. Doris spent her career helping others as a nurse. It was as an ER nurse Doris met her husband, the late Carl R....

Doris M. Tangert

Doris M. Tangert

Dec 23, 2022

Doris M. Tangert, 80, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2022.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Edward H. Hahn Sr. and Dorothy E. Reichard Hahn.

Doris was a devoted and beloved wife of Paul E. Tangert, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. She was also...

Karen J. Heslink

Karen J. Heslink

Dec 23, 2022

Karen J. (DeBottis) Heslink, 73, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, December 23, 2022. Born in Brockport, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Betty (Nuffer) DeBottis. She was the loving wife of Daniel Heslink. Together they shared 51 years of marriage.

Karen graduated from Mynderse Academy, then earned a...

Trinda L. Stewart

Trinda L. Stewart

Dec 22, 2022

Trinda L. Stewart, 49, of Lancaster, passed away after a brief illness, on December 22, 2022, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Donald C. and Betty Lou (Helmick) Stewart.

She graduated from Hempfield High School, Class of 1991 and attended the Consolidated School of Business, majoring in Business Accounting....

Linda M. Pennino

Linda M. Pennino

Dec 22, 2022

Linda Marie Pennino, 72, of Lancaster left this Earth on Thursday, December 22 surrounded by her family. May her soul rest easy in grace and peace.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Ruth Hess Faus. She was a graduate of Manheim Central High School. Linda was employed by Hempfield School District...

Benjamin H. Warfel, Jr.

Benjamin H. Warfel, Jr.

Dec 22, 2022

Benjamin H. Warfel, Jr., 93, of 115 Savo Ave, Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Born in Millersville, he was the son of the late Benjamin H. Sr. and Elvina Warfel. He was the beloved husband to the late Marian Lutz Warfel with whom he shared 65 years of marriage prior to her passing...

Randy J. Mccauley

Randy J. Mccauley

Dec 22, 2022

Randy J. McCauley, 66, of Lancaster, PA passed away December 22, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in Ashville, PA, Randy was the son of the late John C. and Donna L. (Stoltz) McCauley.

Prior to his retirement, Randy was employed as a materials handler at R. R. Donnelly and Dart Containers.

Randy was a...

John E. Zimmerman

John E. Zimmerman

Dec 22, 2022

John E. Zimmerman, 72, formerly of Strasburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, after a lengthy illness. He was the son of the late Hershey Kurtz and Ruth (Witmer) Zimmerman.

John is survived by his brother Hershey Zimmerman, III (Jeanette), sister Pauline Caldwell (Thomas), sister Judy Wiley (Kirk), twin sister Anna Hartman (Terry), and sister Beth...

Jean Dipaolo Dockey

Jean Dipaolo Dockey

Dec 21, 2022

Jean DiPaolo Dockey, 87, of Lancaster, PA passed away on the Winter Solstice, Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Born in Berwick, PA she was the daughter of the late Dayl L.T. and Ruth (Graham) Dockey. Jean was a generous and self-sacrificing mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. She was very proud of and loved dearly her six children, eleven grandchildren,...

Alma M. Hogan

Alma M. Hogan

Dec 21, 2022

Alma M. Hogan, 93, of Manheim Township, passed away suddenly at Lancaster General Penn Medicine Hospital on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from a brain aneurysm. Alma was born in Lancaster, PA and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Lentz) Deering. She was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School.

In 1994, she was preceded...

Susan Will

Susan Will

Dec 21, 2022

Susan Will, 70, of Lancaster passed away December 21, 2022. Sue was born to the late John and Florence Vought in Lewisburg, PA, and grew up in Mifflinburg. She obtained both a bachelors and master's degree with a focus on education, before becoming a teacher. She had a passion for helping people succeed and helped many throughout her many...

Nicholas L. “Nick” Shauley

Nicholas L. “Nick” Shauley

Dec 21, 2022

Nicholas L. "Nick" Shauley, 74, of Millersville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Born in Oceanside, CA, he was the son of the late Samuel Jr. and Marjorie (Hamer) Shauley. He was the beloved husband to Yvonne "Bonnie" Shauley who predeceased him in 2001.

Nick was a graduate of Johnstown High School. Following his graduation,...

Charles M. Morris

Charles M. Morris

Dec 20, 2022

Charles M. Morris, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on December 20, 2022. He was the son of the late Dorothy A. Ferguson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 13, 2023, at 11 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St. Lancaster, PA 17602, Fr. Matthew Morelli officiating. Guests...

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