Recent Obituaries

Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas

Richard P. Scarpa

Richard P. Scarpa

Jun 11, 2022

Richard Peter Scarpa, of Bird-in-Hand, PA passed away on June 11, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital. Richard was born in Jersey City, NJ to the late Gabriel and Rose (Calvanico) Scarpa.

Richard had a great appreciation for music. He loved playing guitar and writing his own songs. Also in his spare time, he enjoyed riding motorcycles.

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Lois S. Kreiter

Lois S. Kreiter

Jun 11, 2022

Lois S. "Mia" (Strohm) Kreiter, 65, of Lititz, passed away at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy on Saturday, June 11, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of Pauline (Miller) Strohm and the late Charles Edward Strohm. She was the loving wife of John Kreiter, with whom she shared 36...

Antonio De Los Santos Torres Jr.

Antonio De Los Santos Torres Jr.

Jun 10, 2022

Antonio de Los Santos Torres, Jr. aged 64, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on June 10, 2022. He was born in the Dominican Republic to Antonio, Sr. and Maria Torres.

In addition to his parents, Antonio is survived by his wife, Ana Torres; two daughters: Kirssy Torres and Genesis Pabon, wife of Gary; granddaughter that he...

Maria Kovacs

Maria Kovacs

Jun 10, 2022

Maria Kovacs, 98, formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully early Friday, June 10, 2022, at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Orfalu, Hungary, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Maria (Bartikovics) Kovacs. Maria was the loving wife of the late Louis Kovacs, and they shared 61 years of marriage at the time of his passing in...

Joyce H. Cramer

Joyce H. Cramer

Jun 10, 2022

Joyce H. Cramer, 67, of Lancaster, passed away on June 10, 2022. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Phyllis (Barshinger) Ruby. She celebrated over 36 years of marriage to Robert Cramer until his passing in 2018.

She will be fondly remembered for her love of watching Jeopardy and spending time with...

Dennis C. Cipalla

Dennis C. Cipalla

Jun 9, 2022

Dennis C. Cipalla, 75, of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Erie, PA he was the son of the late Anita (DelPorto) and Louis Cipalla. He was the beloved husband to Joyce Cipalla with whom he celebrated almost 55 years of marriage. Dennis was a member of St. James...

Donald P. Zehr

Donald P. Zehr

Jun 8, 2022

Donald P. Zehr, 94, of Lititz, PA, passed away on June 8, 2022 at the United Zion Retirement Community surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Jean L. (Snyder) Zehr of Lititz, his son and daughter-in-law Philip and Eileen Zehr of Canastota, NY, his daughter Kathy Zehr of Lancaster, and his...

Mabel G. Seventko

Mabel G. Seventko

Jun 8, 2022

Mabel G. Seventko, 80, a resident of Landis Homes, passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at UPMC Lititz. Born in Yonkers, NY, she was the daughter of the late Everett K. and Dorothy (Gross) Hines. Mabel was the loving wife of the late John G. Seventko who passed in January, 2009.

Following...

Gloria Nellie Irvin (Cruz)

Gloria Nellie Irvin (Cruz)

Jun 8, 2022

Gloria Nellie Irvin (Cruz), 77, passed away at her Harrisburg home on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Born in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, Gloria was the daughter of the late Luis Cruz-Gonzalez and Paula Acosta.

She retired from Grinnell, Anvil, in Columbia, PA and was a member of New Danville Mennonite Church.

She was strong, independent,...

Dzung Anh Tran

Dzung Anh Tran

Jun 8, 2022

Dzung Anh Tran, 90, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 surrounded by his loving family members. Born in Ha Nhuan, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, he was the son of the late Ty Thi Nguyen and Thanh Quang Tran. He was the beloved husband to Dzu Thi Nguyen for over 67 years.

Dzung graduated from...

Rosa “China” Rodriguez Wilson

Rosa “China” Rodriguez Wilson

Jun 7, 2022

Rosa "China" Rodriguez Wilson, 52 of Lancaster and formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Darryl Wilson, Sr., sharing 21 years together.

Rosa will always be remembered for her heart of gold. She catered to everyone's needs and put others before herself. She had a green...

Esther B. Fickes

Esther B. Fickes

Jun 7, 2022

Esther B. Fickes, 101, of Lancaster, passed away at Homestead Village on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. She was the loving wife of Carl Fickes, with whom she shared 68 years of marriage before his death on March 18, 2009. Born in East Lampeter, she was the daughter of the late Omar and Anna (Buckwalter) Witmer.

Esther was...

Vicki L. Kitch

Vicki L. Kitch

Jun 7, 2022

Vicki L. Kitch, 70, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Sara (Newcomer) and the late John Yohn married to Dorothy Yohn. She was the beloved wife of Daniel E. Kitch, Sr.

Prior to retirement, she worked as BJ's...

Leonarda Ann “Lennie” Dang

Leonarda Ann “Lennie” Dang

Jun 7, 2022

Leonarda Ann "Lennie" Dang, 64, of Lancaster, PA passed away on June 7, 2022 at LGH. She was born on December 24, 1957 to the late James and Annabelle Goldbach. She retired from Turkey Hill Markets. Leonarda had a passion for being with her family and friends. She loved hosting family reunions and family dinners and bringing everybody together....

Jade Marie Mattern

Jade Marie Mattern

Jun 7, 2022

Jade entered the gates of heaven on June 7, 2022, chaperoned by her little brother C J, Uncle Hector, and baby cousin Alexander. She is survived by her loving mother, Darby Mattern, and father, Antonio Giannattasio of New Providence, as well as two little sisters, Tia and Michaela Grant, and brothers, Tyson and Antonio Jr.

Also surviving...

Francis X. "Frank" Bennawit

Francis X. "Frank" Bennawit

Jun 6, 2022

Francis X. "Frank" Bennawit, 65, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2022. Born in Lancaster to the late William Bennawit and Dorothy Bowman, he was a sheet metal fabricator at Specialty Fabricators and a member of Union 19 for over 30 years, until his retirement.

Frank was an avid Philadelphia sports fan. While the Eagles...

Gerald L. Brown, Sr.

Gerald L. Brown, Sr.

Jun 6, 2022

Gerald L. Brown, Sr., 80, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital, Monday, June 6, 2022. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harry and Rose (D'Agostino) Brown. He was the loving husband of Susan (McCloskey) who preceded him in death in 2013.

Gerald worked as a machinist for Black & Decker and...

Burhl E. King

Burhl E. King

Jun 6, 2022

Burhl E. King, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022. Born in Greenwich, OH he was the son of the late Charlene (Watson) and Darwin King. He was the beloved husband to Janet (Ropp) King, with whom he celebrated over 66 years of marriage. Burhl was a member of Mellinger Mennonite Church. Prior to retirement he...

Basilia “Tomasa” Gonzalez

Basilia “Tomasa” Gonzalez

Jun 6, 2022

Basilia "Tomasa" Gonzalez, 87, of Lancaster passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Comerio, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Delfin Matos Rosario and Candida Colon Torres. She is survived by her children: Luz Colon, Rosa Graupera wife of Carlos, Carmen Santos wife of Carlos, Marisol Colon all of Lancaster,...

Carl W. P. Mueller

Carl W. P. Mueller

Jun 6, 2022

Carl W.P. Mueller, Sr., age 85, of Lancaster, passed away at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy on June 6, 2022. Carl was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to the late Fred C. and Erna Mueller. Carl was a tool designer and consultant for Kerr Glass Manufacturing in Lancaster. In his spare time, Carl loved trains, reading, studying...

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