Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Carl W. Cook

Carl W. Cook

Jul 5, 2022

Carl W. Cook, 90, of Lancaster, passed away at St. Anne's Retirement Community on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. He was the loving husband of the late Rosemary Elizabeth (Overbaugh) Cook.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Carl was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Christopher) Cook. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Joseph Cook,...

Herbert A. Nelson

Herbert A. Nelson

Jul 3, 2022

Herbert A. Nelson, loving husband and father of three adult children, peacefully passed away at the age of 75 after a heart attack. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 13, 1946, Herbert was the fourth of six children born to Frank Arnold Nelson and Alberta Hall Nelson. He was married for 9 years to Dr. Francine G. McNairy, retired...

Michael J. Lopatic

Michael J. Lopatic

Jul 3, 2022

Michael John Lopatic, of Lancaster, passed away July 3, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born to Raymond and Francis in Harrisburg, PA.

Michael enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and the Millersville VFW Post 7294. He was a true craftsman and...

Kathy S. Witmer

Kathy S. Witmer

Jul 3, 2022

Kathy S. Witmer, 67, of Lancaster passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Ethel W. (Stekervetz) and Paul M. Witmer. Kathy was a graduate of Penn Manor High School. She was a longtime member of Stehman Memorial United Methodist Church. She worked at the Willow Valley Smorgasbord Restaurant...

Jean Weder Soper

Jean Weder Soper

Jul 2, 2022

Jean Weder Soper, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 2, 2022, surrounded by her children: Scott (and wife, Bonnie), Margi, and Rob (and wife, Tara) at Willow Valley Retirement Community in Lancaster, PA.

Born in Philadelphia and raised in Sellersville, Jean was the daughter of the late Frank E. Weder and Elsie M. (Acker) Weder. She...

Allan C. Saylor

Allan C. Saylor

Jul 2, 2022

Allan C. Saylor, 84, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully at Moravian Manor on July 2, 2022.

He was born in York County, a son of the late Preston and Ethel Saylor.

Allan was a long-time member of New Life Assembly of God, 1991 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602. He had served as a greeter....

Sandy Nagle

Sandy Nagle

Jul 1, 2022

An angel has lived among us. Such a sweet and gentle soul. Loving, full of an easy-going spirit, and a beautiful smile. At the age of 81, Sandy has been called home, and entered into her eternal glory. Sandy was born mentally disabled on February 6, 1941, in Lititz, to Luther and Violet Nagle. Sandy was the second of...

Andrea Renée Harris

Andrea Renée Harris

Jun 30, 2022

Andrea Renée Harris, 53, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on June 30, 2022. Andrea was born in Lancaster to the late Dorothy (Dottie) Harris and the late William B. Harris.

Friends and family were the most important things in Andrea's life, and she cherished those relationships. Andrea, the youngest of five children, is survived by her four...

Ronald S. Skotarczak

Ronald S. Skotarczak

Jun 30, 2022

Ronald Stanley Skotarczak, 75 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Stanley and Stella Skotarczak. He leaves behind his beloved wife of almost 54 years, Patricia Skotarczak. Big Ron, or 'BR', as he was affectionately called, started every morning by completing the newspaper crossword puzzles. His...

Robert S. Kelsall

Robert S. Kelsall

Jun 30, 2022

Robert "Bob" Shane Kelsall, 100 of Lancaster, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John and Bertha Kelsall. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Lorene G. Kelsall in 2006, with whom he shared 21 years of marriage. Bob completed his high school education...

Janice Barrett Werner

Janice Barrett Werner

Jun 30, 2022

Janice Barrett Werner, 90, entered into rest on June 30, 2022, at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, PA. She shared 64 years of marriage with her late husband John Edison Werner before his death in 2019. They previously lived in Lititz, Exeter and Collegeville, PA. Born in Norristown, PA on September 26, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Lewis...

Jerry L. Sager

Jerry L. Sager

Jun 30, 2022

Jerry L. Sager, 76, of Lancaster, passed away at his home following an extended journey with Parkinson's on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Born in Punxsutawney, PA, he was the son of the late Edward and Bernice (Gahagen) Sager. Jerry was the beloved husband and best friend of Barbara (Wingert) Sager. They celebrated 52 years of marriage on June 6....

David G. Roark

David G. Roark

Jun 29, 2022

David G. Roark, 65, of Lancaster, passed away June 29, 2022. He was born to the late James Roark and Frances Blevins. He was a dedicated commercial and residential painter for over 40 years. David's work ethic and pride would shine through on the projects he worked on.

He was a big fan of the New York...

Robert "Rob" Wetherill Trainer, Iii

Robert "Rob" Wetherill Trainer, Iii

Jun 29, 2022

It is with unbearable sadness that we share that Robert "Rob" Wetherill Trainer, III, 45, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born on November 23, 1976, in Lancaster, Rob was the son of Robert Wetherill Trainer, II and Kristiann (Oreszko) Trainer of Mountville.

Rob attended Manheim Central schools,...

Maurice R. “Rip” Miller, Jr.

Maurice R. “Rip” Miller, Jr.

Jun 28, 2022

Maurice R. "Rip" Miller, Jr., 89, passed away at his Reinholds home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, with his loving wife Deanna "Dee" (Faddis) Miller by his side. Rip and Dee shared 43 years of marriage.

Rip was born in Romansville, Chester County, son of the late Maurice R. "Fuzzy" Miller, Sr., and Evelyn F. Lammey Miller....

Mary Jane Mast

Mary Jane Mast

Jun 28, 2022

Mary Jane Mast, 67 of Paradise, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late J. Melvin and Anna Mary Mast. She leaves behind her beloved companion of over 50 years, Robert "Bob" Persch.

Jane enjoyed watching nature and being outside. She often went...

Claudette M. Kreider

Claudette M. Kreider

Jun 28, 2022

Claudette M. Kreider, 91, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Fairmount Homes in Ephrata. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Mary (Kopp) McFalls.

A graduate of Lampeter High School, Claudette worked for the former Hamilton Watch Company and later the Swatch Group US in...

Maria C. Stofflet

Maria C. Stofflet

Jun 28, 2022

Maria C. Stofflet, 75, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. She was the loving wife of Russel S. Stofflet, Jr. with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.

Born in East Stroudsburg, Maria was the daughter of the late Russell and Jennie (Farino) Presty. She worked as a Merchandiser for 8 years before devoting...

Martha Jean Smith

Martha Jean Smith

Jun 27, 2022

Martha Jean Smith, 82, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Brethren Village.

Born in Sutton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Richard Posey and Edna Martin Frame, and stepdaughter of the late Marvin J. Frame. She was the wife of the late John R. Smith, who passed away on Feb....

Richard S. Cummings

Richard S. Cummings

Jun 27, 2022

Richard S. Cummings, age 83, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2022, at Calvary Homes Skilled Care after a long journey through Parkinson's.

Dick was born in Carthage, NY, a son of Bertha and Lorne Cummings.

He graduated from Augustinian Academy in Carthage, NY and Mohawk Valley Technical Institute, Utica, NY, with...

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