Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Donald W. Kauffman

Donald W. Kauffman

Jul 14, 2022

Donald W. Kauffman, 87, of Lancaster, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 14, 2022. He was the loving husband of Luella (Shenk) Kauffman. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Catherine Kauffman. Donald served in the US Army and worked as a Machinist for Armstrong until his retirement. He enjoyed NASCAR, Golf,...

Milesetta “Etta” H. Hess

Milesetta “Etta” H. Hess

Jul 13, 2022

Milesetta "Etta" H. Hess, 80, of Lititz and formerly of Landisville, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. She was the wife of John P. Hess, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage this past February 18th. Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Miles and Helen Dundore Hauer. Etta had...

William Charles Doll

William Charles Doll

Jul 13, 2022

William Doll, 52, of Brownstown, died at home on July 13, 2022, after a period of declining health. He was the son of Charles and Gloria Doll of Brownstown.

In addition to his parents, William is survived by a sister, Michelle Doll Olson, wife of Eric, and their son Xander Olson of Brooklyn, NY.

William...

Andrew T. Lackey

Andrew T. Lackey

Jul 13, 2022

Andrew Todd Lackey passed away on July 13, 2022. Born in Princeton, New Jersey to the late James B. Lackey, Sr. and Rosemary Andrews-Cooper, they moved to Lancaster and Andrew graduated from Lampeter-Strasburg High School where he played football and wrestled.

After high school, Andrew learned the fine craftsmanship and art of carving. He became a stone...

Weston Scott Weaver

Weston Scott Weaver

Jul 13, 2022

Weston Scott Weaver was welcomed into the arms of his parents, Matthew and Joy Weaver, on June 20, 2022 and went into the arms of the Lord on July 13, 2022 after a courageous battle with congenital health issues.

While his time with his family was brief, he will be greatly missed by his parents, Matthew and...

Jessie A. Miller

Jessie A. Miller

Jul 13, 2022

Jessie A. Miller, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Born in Millersville, she was the daughter of the late William Henry Walter and Mabel Hershey (Kline) Walter. For fifty-seven years she was married to Paul R. Miller who passed in 2007.

Living her whole life in Lancaster County, Jessie graduated from Manor Millersville...

Marilyn Jean Robbins

Marilyn Jean Robbins

Jul 12, 2022

Marilyn Jean Robbins of Lancaster passed away at home on July 12, 2022, surrounded by her children. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Leland R. Ferguson and Edna W. Carter.

Marilyn was a talented costume designer and skillful seamstress for the Millersville Costume Shop who enjoyed fashion and sewing her own clothing. When...

Dolores C. Greenawalt

Dolores C. Greenawalt

Jul 12, 2022

Dolores Cora Greenawalt, 85, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Cora Milke. She was the beloved wife to her late husband G. David Greenawalt, who passed in 2009. Dolores loved her family, going for walks, and playing the violin. She also enjoyed working with her hands, knitting, crocheting and sewing....

Rev. Stuart S. Dunlap Jr.

Rev. Stuart S. Dunlap Jr.

Jul 12, 2022

Rev. Stuart S. Dunlap, Jr., 96, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2022.He was born on February 25, 1926, to parents, Stuart Speer Dunlap and Miriam (Pancoast) Dunlap of Springfield, Delaware County, PA.

After basic training in Texas during World War II, he spent 15 months in Europe, mostly Germany, and was discharged a five-stripe...

Patricia Royer

Patricia Royer

Jul 11, 2022

Patricia Ann Thomas Royer, 97, of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, July 11, 2022. She was married to Alan Fleck Royer (1924-2018) for seventy-one years.

Born August 30, 1924 in Harrisburg to Kenneth S. Thomas and Kathryn Breckenridge Thomas, Mrs. Royer was the oldest child with three younger sisters: Kathryn Daugherty, Sally Blair, and Caroline...

Michael H. Beacham

Michael H. Beacham

Jul 11, 2022

Michael H. Beacham, 83, of Lancaster, passed away after a brief illness on July 11, 2022. Born and raised in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Virginia (Dorwart) and Robert E. Beacham. He was the loving husband of Frances "Fran" Orr Beacham.

Those who knew Michael knew he found great joy playing golf. By the...

J. Donald "Jd" Shaeffer, Jr.

J. Donald "Jd" Shaeffer, Jr.

Jul 10, 2022

Retired Police Sergeant, J. Donald "JD" Shaeffer, Jr., 61, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2022 in Millsboro, DE. Born in Lancaster in 1960, he was the son of J. Donald Shaeffer, Sr. and the late Bernice (Groff) Shaeffer. Together since 1987, he shared 35 years with his loving wife, Ingrid M. (Saunders) Shaeffer.

JD...

Christopher D. Bixby

Christopher D. Bixby

Jul 10, 2022

It is with a heavy and saddened heart that we announce the passing of Christopher Daniel Bixby, much too soon at age 59. Chris passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on July 10, 2022. Chris was born in Lancaster to Alan W. Bixby and Donna J. Allmond-Harding. After completing high school, Chris enlisted and proudly served in the United...

Nancy Meighen Kurtz

Nancy Meighen Kurtz

Jul 10, 2022

Nancy Meighen Kurtz, 67, of Lancaster, PA, entered the gates of Heaven after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday morning, July 10, 2022, at home with her loving family holding her tight.

Nancy was a wise woman. She once wrote…

"My upbringing opened my young heart to a lifelong relationship with God. My late...

James E. Lefever

James E. Lefever

Jul 9, 2022

James E. Lefever, 74, of Leola, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his residence.

He was the husband of Janet M. Rineer Lefever, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage this past April 24th. Born in Strasburg, he was the son of the late Harry J. and Alta Eisenberger Lefever.

Jim had...

Mozelle J. Hoskin

Mozelle J. Hoskin

Jul 9, 2022

Mozelle J. Hoskin, 100, of Millersville passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. Born in Boydsville, AR she was the daughter of the late Alva and Rosetta (Hall) Wilson. She was the loving wife of the late Herbert W. Hoskin who passed away in 1973. She previously lived in Michigan, Virginia and Maryland before settling in Lancaster in 1965. Dedicated...

Laura Ann Frey

Laura Ann Frey

Jul 9, 2022

Laura Ann Frey, 58, of Lititz, passed away July 9, 2022 suddenly and unexpectedly from complication of a rare connective tissue disorder. She surrendered to the Lord peacefully with Mike- her husband of 32 years- and her beloved children, Stephen and Eric, by her side.

Laura was born in Summit, NJ and was raised in New Jersey...

Mary Ann Keares

Mary Ann Keares

Jul 9, 2022

Words of love overflow like a fountain for our MaryAnn, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who lived a beautiful, fulfilled life from start to end, emanating love and happiness everywhere she went.

MaryAnn (Manno) Keares passed away on July 9, 2022 following a lengthy illness. She shared an amazing life and legacy with her loving husband,...

Cynthia Crosland Campbell

Cynthia Crosland Campbell

Jul 8, 2022

Cynthia Crosland Campbell, 87, passed away on July 8, 2022, with family by her side at Moravian Manor in Lititz after a long illness. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Edward S. and Anna (Meiskey) Crosland. She was married to Richard L. Campbell for over 31 years until his death in 1990.

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Patricia Ann Moose

Patricia Ann Moose

Jul 8, 2022

Patricia "Patti" Ann Moose, 85, of Sextons Creek, KY, formerly of Lancaster, PA went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Kathryn (Gsell) and Walter Myers. She was the beloved wife to Donald E. Moose, Sr. who...

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