Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Dr. John A. Palumbo

Dr. John A. Palumbo

May 14, 2022

Dr. John A. Palumbo, 79, of Lititz, passed away after a brief illness on May 14, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late John A. and Victoria (Micco) Palumbo. He was the loving husband of Karen A. (Rider) Van Bibber for over 18 years.

A graduate of Central...

John Barisits

John Barisits

May 14, 2022

John Barisits, 93, of Lancaster, died on Saturday May 14th at Homestead Village Retirement Community.

Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of Johann and Johanna Barisits, originally from Austria's Burgenland region. He went to school at Mount St. Mary's College in Emmitsburg, MD. He served in the U.S. Army in Austria from 1952 to 1954, where...

J. Leroy Werst

J. Leroy Werst

May 14, 2022

J. LeRoy Werst, 91, of Lititz, passed away at Brethren Village on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Born in Perkasie, PA, he was the son of the late Lyman W. and Mamie G. (Bergey) Werst. He was the loving husband of Eleanor Margaret (Endslow) Werst, with whom he celebrated 69 years of marriage before her passing on August 18, 2021....

John H. "Jack" Andrews

John H. "Jack" Andrews

May 13, 2022

John H. "Jack" Andrews, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022.

He was the husband of Catherine M. Yenetskie Andrews. Born in Ashland, he was the son of the late Wilbur A. and Ruth Shaup Andrews. Jack was a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School.

He had worked for Service Electric TV...

Charles A. Bibleheimer Iii

Charles A. Bibleheimer Iii

May 13, 2022

Charles A. Bibleheimer III, 87, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022.

He was the husband of Jane Young Bibleheimer, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage this past June 6th. Born in Easton, he was the son of the late Charles A., Jr. and Florence Weitzenhoffer Bibleheimer.

Charles was a graduate...

Bruce R. Berg

Bruce R. Berg

May 13, 2022

Bruce Robert Berg, 58, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital, Friday, May 13, 2022. Born in Frackville, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Lois M. (Evans) Berg.

Bruce graduated with a Bachelor's degree in accounting from Albright College in 1985. He achieved his CPA designation in 1989. Bruce worked for Wickersham...

Jeffrey A. Mimnall

Jeffrey A. Mimnall

May 13, 2022

Jeffrey Alan Mimnall, age 60, of Mount Joy, PA successfully completed his earthly journey on May 13, 2022. He was the adored husband of Dianne Groff Mimnall.

Born in Columbia, PA, he was the son of Ellen Elizabeth Blymire and the late B. Frederick Mimnall.

Also surviving are a sister Penny Harmon, brother James (Wendy)...

Bryson W. Neely

Bryson W. Neely

May 13, 2022

Bryson W. Neely, 28, of York, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was the son of Brian J. and Coleen M. (Harnish) Neely of Conestoga.

Bryson graduated from Penn Manor High School in 2012 and received his Associate's degree in Collision Repair from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology...

John M. Corse Jr.

John M. Corse Jr.

May 12, 2022

John Montgomery Corse, Jr., age 72, passed away on May 12, 2022 at Homestead Village. He was born to the late John Montgomery Corse, Sr. and Lucia Bone Corse. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Frances Mannino Corse of Lancaster and three brothers: Dr. William Russell Corse of Stevensville, Maryland, Dr. Steven Kennedy Corse of Savannah,...

Mary Lou St. Pierre

Mary Lou St. Pierre

May 12, 2022

Mary Lou St. Pierre, 92, of Millersville, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022. Born in Stroudsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Janet M. Philbin.

Mary Lou attended Lampeter High School until 1947 and went on to have a career as a waitress and hostess. Later she became a well-known salesperson...

Claude J. "Ted" Mowrer

Claude J. "Ted" Mowrer

May 12, 2022

Claude J. Mowrer, and known by many as "Ted", 88, of Holtwood, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born Lancaster and was the son of the late Claude R. and Susan (Kostura) Mowrer.

He is survived by his wife Julia A. (Bowers) Mowrer. He and Julia lived in Holtwood for...

Betty G. Denlinger

Betty G. Denlinger

May 12, 2022

Betty G. Denlinger, 94, of Landis Homes, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Anna M. (Groff) and Paul M. Denlinger.

Betty was a life member of Strasburg Mennonite Church. Betty was the former librarian at the church, a Sunday School Teacher, a Vacation Bible School...

Janice Potter

Janice Potter

May 12, 2022

Janice Potter was loaned to this world on February 13, 1963 and was returned to her heavenly father on May 11th, 2022. Janice was surrounded by love and lived her last glorious days with her beloved fiancé Andre Dunbar. Janice was preceded in death by her mother, father, brother and her sister and has one surviving sister Georgiann Potter...

Linda L. Andrews

Linda L. Andrews

May 11, 2022

Linda L. Andrews, 79, of Lancaster, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Elvin T. and Mary (Drennen) Schultz. She was the loving wife of Burnell Andrews with whom she shared over 21 years of marriage.

Linda retired...

Adrian Mendez Bones

Adrian Mendez Bones

May 11, 2022

Adrian Mendez Bones, 24, of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2022. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico he was the son of Jose Mendez and Sharon Bones.

Adrian was a talented artist and enjoyed drawing and coloring. He was always sketching. He enjoyed spending time outside as well as camping. His quiet nature and sense of...

Miriam E. Adams

Miriam E. Adams

May 11, 2022

Miriam "Mim" E. Adams, 102 of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at United Zion Retirement Community. She was born in Lancaster to the late Harry and Edith Brubaker, and was the beloved wife to her late husband Ivan C. Adams, Jr. who passed in 1971. Mim had a wonderful faith as one of Jehovah's Witnesses....

Robert C. "Bob" Galligan

Robert C. "Bob" Galligan

May 11, 2022

Robert C. "Bob" Galligan, 80, of Lancaster, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord, surrounded by his loving family on May 11, 2022. Born in Montclair, NJ, he was the son of the late Raymond E. and Rose W. (Kelly) Galligan. He shared over 43 beautiful years of marriage with Linda (Flosser) Galligan.

Bob was a...

Bertie E. Miller

Bertie E. Miller

May 11, 2022

Bertie E. Miller, 98, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Brethren Village Retirement Community.

Born In York, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Miriam Sperla Mumma. Bertie was married for 54 years to the late Francis "Frank" Miller, who died in 2014.

She was a member of St. Peter's...

Gerard Lawrence Rothwell (Jerry)

Gerard Lawrence Rothwell (Jerry)

May 11, 2022

Gerard L. Rothwell, 80, passed away at Maple Farm nursing facility, his home for the past 5 years. He was the son of Thomas and Vera McGovern Rothwell. Jerry was a beloved figure to his many friends and relatives. His interesting stories and pleasant personality will be missed.

After graduating from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1960,...

Linda R. Caputo

Linda R. Caputo

May 10, 2022

Linda Ryan Caputo, 79, of Lititz, passed away on May 10, 2022 after a courageous 10-year battle with lung cancer and complications due to radiation treatment.

Born in Bloomfield, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John and Frances Ryan. Linda graduated from Bloomfield High School and went on to earn a bachelor of science degree...

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