Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Kevin E. Boris

Kevin E. Boris

Aug 3, 2022

Kevin E. Boris, 54, of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly at his home August 3, 2022. Born in Milford, CT he was the son of the late Edward C. and Dawn G. (Swift) Boris.

Being outdoors brought him great joy especially when he was able to share his hobbies of hunting and fishing with his sons. He was...

Robert S. Swavely

Robert S. Swavely

Aug 3, 2022

Robert "Bob" Swavely of Lancaster, 73, passed away on August 3, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Growing up in Lancaster, Bob loved and demonstrated great skill in all things sports-related, though his life was particularly defined by his passion for basketball. Bob was a graduate of Conestoga Valley High School '66 where he was a vital member...

Robert F. "Bob" Walton, Jr.

Robert F. "Bob" Walton, Jr.

Aug 2, 2022

Robert F. "Bob" Walton, Jr., 70, of Lancaster, passed away Aug. 2, 2022 at UPMC Lititz. Born in Lancaster and the eldest of 9, he was the son of the late Nancy Jane (Bouder) and Robert F. Walton, Sr. He would have celebrated his 44th wedding anniversary on Aug. 19 with Cathy (Enck) Walton.

Many will remember...

Estella Hagmann

Estella Hagmann

Aug 1, 2022

Estella M. (Fry) Hagmann, 93, died peacefully on Monday, August 1, 2022 at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lancaster, PA, Estella was the daughter of the late Eleanor M. (Steinwandel) and Charles E. Fry and the beloved wife of the late Robert W. Hagmann with whom she shared 37 years of marriage. Estella loved...

Eric P. Brandsema

Eric P. Brandsema

Aug 1, 2022

Eric P. Brandsema, 78, of Willow Street, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Monday, August 1, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born at the Chelsea Naval Hospital in Chelsea, MA, son of the late Mildred (Ford) Brandsema. Eric was the husband of Dawn (Gelo) Brandsema.

Eric studied Marine Biology at the University of...

Janice E. Wissler

Janice E. Wissler

Aug 1, 2022

Janice E. Wissler, 67, of Lititz, passed away at home on Monday, August 1, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late Gerald Wissler, with whom she shared 34 years of marriage until his passing on December 10, 2013. Born in Teaneck, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Dorothy Rund. Janice was the owner...

Robert H. Coward

Robert H. Coward

Aug 1, 2022

Robert H. Coward, age 73, of Lancaster passed away on August 1, 2022.

Family will receive friends at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602 on August 12, 2022 from 10am-12pm with services beginning at 12pm. Burial to follow at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

George F. Neuhauser Iii

George F. Neuhauser Iii

Aug 1, 2022

George F. Neuhauser III, 87, of Millersville passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. He was the husband of the late Mary I. (Stauffer) Neuhauser who passed away in 2019. Born November 23, 1934, in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George F. and Hazel A. (Myers) Neuhauser. He was of the Protestant faith. He will be...

Samuel C. "Sam" Hoffman

Samuel C. "Sam" Hoffman

Jul 31, 2022

Samuel C. Hoffman, 65, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Theresa (Lombardo) Schwartz and the late Dalton E. Hoffman. Samuel was a loving father to his daughters, Theresa Hoffman and Monica Hoffman, and was the proud grandfather of his grandson, Cassian Charles.

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Sherlyn A. Bell

Sherlyn A. Bell

Jul 31, 2022

Sherlyn A. Bell, 86, of Manor Twp., passed away on Sunday July 31, 2022.

She was the wife of Richard L. Bell, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage this past September. She was the love of his life. When Richard was in the service, they wrote each other every day.

Born in Lancaster,...

Cheryl Ann Ludwig

Cheryl Ann Ludwig

Jul 31, 2022

Cheryl Ann Ludwig, of Lititz, the light of our lives, left us to be enveloped in the eternal light of Jesus Christ in heaven on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the age of 65. Born in Columbia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Isaiah E. and Anna R. (Hartman) Lichty. Cheryl was the beloved wife of Kevin...

Richard C. Travis

Richard C. Travis

Jul 30, 2022

Richard C. Travis, 90, of Lancaster and formerly of Millersville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2022.

Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Alfred T. and Helen Travis. He is survived by five cousins.

Richard had worked as a contract driver from 1989 to 1993...

Karen S. Marshall

Karen S. Marshall

Jul 30, 2022

Karen Sue (Harr) Marshall of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Karen was born on November 3, 1947, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Paul Glenn and Edna P. (Yeskey) Harr. On December 17, 1967, in State College, PA, Karen married David L. Marshall and enjoyed 54 wonderful years of marriage....

Alfredo Westerband-Milian

Alfredo Westerband-Milian

Jul 30, 2022

Alfredo Westerband-Millian, age 68, passed away at his home on July 30, 2022. Alfredo was born Jose Westerband and Trinidad Millian in Patillas, Puerto Rico. Alfredo was a kind and humble man who had a God-fearing heart. He was a devout Christian who strived to serve others as Jesus taught us to do and taught Sunday school at Puerta...

Rachael A. Bates

Rachael A. Bates

Jul 30, 2022

Rachael Ann Bates of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully on July 30, 2022 at the age of 88. Born in Bainbridge, PA she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Iva Byerly Herchelroth.

Rachael graduated from Elizabethtown High School in 1952. She worked for Wyeth Labs in Marietta, PA. She also worked as a seamstress for...

Judith Anne Sherts Savage

Judith Anne Sherts Savage

Jul 29, 2022

Judith Sherts Savage (Judy) died peacefully on July 29, 2022 at Magnolias of Lancaster with her loved ones by her side after a lengthy battle with Early Onset Alzheimer's, which she fought with grace and dignity. She was the beloved daughter of the late Robert N. and Janet (Lichty) Sherts. Judy was a 1967 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High...

Roger Dale Rotenberry

Roger Dale Rotenberry

Jul 28, 2022

Roger Dale Rotenberry, 73, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, July 28, 2022. He shared almost 54 years of marriage with his wife Judy (Lane) Rotenberry.

Born in Welch, WV, Roger was the son of the late Ray Elmer "Buck" and Oma Evelyn (Peak) Rotenberry. He graduated from Herndon High School in Herndon, WV.

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Thomas C. Rathsam

Thomas C. Rathsam

Jul 27, 2022

Thomas C. Rathsam, 69, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Jean Greiner Rathsam of Lancaster and the late Charles Rathsam who passed away in 2020. Tom was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. He had worked for the Slaymaker Lock Co., and later RR Donnelly & Sons...

John J. Schubert, M.D.

John J. Schubert, M.D.

Jul 27, 2022

Dr. John J. Schubert, 90, went home to the Lord on July 27th, 2022. John was the husband of Eileen (Merunka) with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. He was born the 5th child of the late Frederick and Mary (Dieckhaus) Schubert in Philadelphia, Pa. He is predeceased by his siblings Fred (Maria), Mary (Mike), Betty (Ed), and...

Rhoda Florence Mcdivitt

Rhoda Florence Mcdivitt

Jul 26, 2022

Rhoda Florence McDivitt, 79, of Lancaster, passed away at Hospice & Community Care on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, following a diagnosis of Leukemia in October 2020, and a well fought battle against the disease. She was the daughter of the Roy K. and Dorothy R. (Garber) Mosemann.

Rhoda was preceded in death by her husband, David T....

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