Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Rosalie Breneman

Rosalie Breneman

Jun 25, 2022

Rosalie Breneman, 84, of Reading, formerly of Lancaster passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Complete Care at Berkshire. Born in Cumberland, MD she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Ethel (Robinson) Wilson. She was married to the late Geary L. Breneman who passed away in 1986. She worked in the food service department as a cook...

Osbie "Gene" J. Bellamy

Osbie "Gene" J. Bellamy

Jun 25, 2022

Osbie "Gene" J. Bellamy, 79, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Born in Myrtle Beach, SC he was the son of the late Eva Mae (Williams) and Amos Bellamy.

Osbie was a member of Bright Side Baptist Church. Prior to retirement he was employed as a butcher. He enjoyed talking to his buddies,...

Amy N. Kenavan

Amy N. Kenavan

Jun 25, 2022

Amy Nicole Kenavan, 38, of Lancaster, passed away at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy with her loving family by her side on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Born in Lancaster, she was the loving daughter of Francis J. "Frank" Kenavan, Jr. and Kathleen M. "Kathy" (Gromoll) Kenavan.

Amy attended the Schreiber Center (Formerly Easter Sales) and...

Evelyn June Wissler

Evelyn June Wissler

Jun 25, 2022

Evelyn June Wissler, 90, of Warwick Twp., passed away, Saturday, June 25, 2022, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Erla W. (Weik) Long. Evelyn was the loving and faithful wife of the late John Wolf Wissler, with whom she celebrated nearly 63 years of marriage.

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Annick Ghislaine Breese

Annick Ghislaine Breese

Jun 25, 2022

Annick Ghislaine Breese, 76, of Lititz, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Moravian Manor. Born in Amiens, France, she was the daughter of the late Georges Gilbert and Christianne Maria (Castermant) Philippe. Annick was the loving wife of the late Robert M. Breese who passed in 2004.

Before moving to the United States, Annick received...

Geraldine "Gerry" M. Gottwald

Geraldine "Gerry" M. Gottwald

Jun 24, 2022

Geraldine "Gerry" M. Gottwald, 76, of Lititz, PA, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Friday, June 24, 2022. Gerry shared 48 years of marriage with her husband Theodore "Ted" J. Gottwald before his passing in 2017.

Born in Abington, PA, Gerry was the daughter of the late Luther C. and Blanche Elizabeth (Heyse) Schwartz.

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Sophia W. Shreiner

Sophia W. Shreiner

Jun 24, 2022

Sophia Wyda Shreiner went to be with Jesus at the age of 101 on June 24, 2022.

Born in Mount Carmel, she was the daughter of the late John and Theresa (Sosauko) Wyda. Sophia was the wife of the late Lester E. Shreiner, a native of Lititz, PA, who passed away in December, 1992.

She...

Andrew F. Smith

Andrew F. Smith

Jun 23, 2022

Andrew F. "Andy" Smith, 73, of Ann Arbor, MI passed away June 23, 2022. A long-time resident of Ann Arbor, MI, Andy was born to the late Richard and Joane (Rumely) Smith in Providence, RI and spent his formative years in Lancaster County, PA.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Foust) Smith, of Ann Arbor, MI....

Kathy Muldowney Simmons

Kathy Muldowney Simmons

Jun 23, 2022

Kathy Simmons, 76, of Lancaster, passed in peace with her husband at her side at the Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Kathy suffered a stroke and never regained consciousness. She was the daughter of Ella (Brennan) and James Muldowney of Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania, and was the last of 8 children.

She grew up in...

Travis A. Edwards

Travis A. Edwards

Jun 23, 2022

Travis Anthony Edwards, 29, of Leola, passed away at home on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Born in Phoenix, AZ, he was the loving son of Theresa "Terri" (Toomey) Morgan and Archer Morgan, III.

Travis enjoyed working with his hands and loved gardening and fixing motorcycles. Though he was unable to serve, he had a deep respect for...

Gloria M. Butz

Gloria M. Butz

Jun 23, 2022

Gloria M. (Creamer) Butz, age 96, left this Earth on June 23, 2022 and passed through the gates of Heaven to join her beloved husband, Hermie, the angels, saints and God. The daughter of the late Ada M. and Ira I. Creamer, she was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Herman S. and is survived by her children,...

Richard J. Blakinger

Richard J. Blakinger

Jun 23, 2022

Richard J. Blakinger, a longtime Lancaster civic leader, former president of Hamilton Watch Company, prominent lawyer and local tennis legend, died of heart failure at the Willow Valley Communities on June 23, 2022. He was 100.

Born and educated in the Midwest, Blakinger came to Lancaster in 1951 after serving as a navigator bombardier in the Army...

Paul E. Mohn, Jr.

Paul E. Mohn, Jr.

Jun 23, 2022

Paul E. Mohn, Jr., 83, a resident of Brethren Village, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Paul E. Mohn, Sr. and Mary (Manning) Mohn. Paul was the beloved husband of Florence (Herr) Mohn, and they would have celebrated 63 years...

James A. Grebinger

James A. Grebinger

Jun 22, 2022

James A. Grebinger, 87, of Neffsville, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Mennonite Home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Florence Swisher Grebinger and Frank Morton Grebinger. Jim was the loving husband to Patricia Hicks Grebinger and they would have celebrated their 64th anniversary on July 19th.

Jim served in the U.S. Air...

Martha L. Brown

Martha L. Brown

Jun 22, 2022

Martha Lynn (Marty) Brown, 84, died on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at St. Anne's Retirement Community, Columbia, PA. She was born on April 24, 1938 in Baltimore, MD, but spent most of her life in Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Frederick William and Hilda Elizabeth (Taylor) Stielper. She is survived by her loving husband of 62...

Joseph D. Giordano

Joseph D. Giordano

Jun 22, 2022

Joseph D. Giordano, 93, formerly of Lancaster, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 22, 2022, at Ephrata Manor. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Anthony and Frances (Mormina) Giordano. Joseph was the beloved husband of Theresa M. (Spidle) Giordano, and they would have celebrated 69 years of marriage this coming August.

Joseph attended...

Alice J. Young

Alice J. Young

Jun 22, 2022

Alice J. Young, 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Oak Leaf Manor North. She was born in Lancaster, on May 6, 1937 to the late Robert and Catherine (Kemmler) Hodgen. She was the loving wife of the late Gayle H. Young who passed away on April 19, 2006.

Alice graduated from Lancaster Catholic High...

Bruce A. Baxter

Bruce A. Baxter

Jun 21, 2022

Bruce Alan Baxter, 30, of Columbia passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2022.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Dina Keller (Lititz) and Brian Baxter (Columbia). Bruce was a 2010 graduate of Milton Hershey School and attended Lehigh University.

Bruce discovered and shared the kindest, tenderest treasures of life, extending them to many...

Vanessa A. Schoener

Vanessa A. Schoener

Jun 21, 2022

Vanessa Ann Schoener, 87, of Lancaster, passed away at Neffsville Nursing and Rehab on Tuesday June 21, 2022. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur A. and Mary (Davis) Maynard.

Vanessa was a homemaker and a devout Christian. She was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church in Myerstown, PA,...

Catherine T. Werhel

Catherine T. Werhel

Jun 21, 2022

Catherine Theresa Werhel, Age 87, of Lancaster, PA passed away on June 21, 2022, with her beloved husband of 67 years by her side. Catherine was the cherished wife of Richard A Werhel and devoted mother of four sons. She was born on April 11, 1935 to Ida and Joseph Faltine in Lancaster, PA. Catherine and Richard were high...

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